OSRS Frost Dragons Guide (New Sailing Monster)
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Frost dragons are one of the best late-game monsters to farm once you unlock Grimstone through Sailing. They hit hard, drop premium loot, and right now the island is clean before bots take over. Here’s everything you need to know to farm them efficiently.
Frost Dragon Location and Access
Frost dragons live in the Grimstone dungeon. You need Sailing 87 to reach the island. Once you’ve moored there once, you can return instantly using the fairy ring code DLP. The dungeon is single-combat only and cannons are disabled. Bring repair kits for the first voyage, then you’re set for fast travel after.
Combat Breakdown and Weaknesses
Frost dragons use melee and icy dragonfire, hitting up to 16 with stab. Their breath acts like King Black Dragon’s ice breath and requires protection to block. They’re weak to crush, heavy ranged, and fire spells. Magic gives the highest dps but burns through runes fast, while melee is the best balance of cost and speed.
Key Fight Tips
Always use dragonfire protection
Stay in melee range to control their movement
Pray melee if you’re tanking
Fire spells deal heavy damage if your magic stats are high
Recommended Gear Setups
Melee Setup
Justiciar with a dragon hunter lance and defender dominates here. The armour’s defence bonus lets you skip protection prayers for long trips. Inquisitor offers nearly the same dps as Torva but at a fraction of the cost. For pure tanking, Justiciar is still king.
Ranged Setup
Dragon hunter crossbow paired with ruby bolts keeps the kills fast and safe. Masori or elite void gear work well for cheaper alternatives. Heavy ranged setups are popular because you can keep your distance without losing efficiency.
Magic Setup
Fire surge melts frost dragons but gets pricey. Tumeken’s Shadow, ancestral, or other top magic gear gives huge dps spikes if you’re farming for shorter bursts.
Loot and Profit
Every kill guarantees frost dragon bones worth solid gp alone. They also drop dragon metal sheets, dragon nails, superior dragon bones, and rune gear. Some drops like dragon nails and sheets may drop in price later once bots hit Grimstone, but for now the gp per hour is excellent.
Average kill value sits around 15k, and long sessions easily pass rune dragon profits. Superior dragon bones are the hidden bonus that push them above most mid-tier money makers.
Extra Tips and Player Notes
Use auto-retaliate and tank gear for lazy farming
Irons can safely camp without prayer in Justiciar
Keep fire protection active or icy breath will destroy you
Expect bots to move in eventually, so enjoy clean runs now
Final Blurb
Frost dragons are worth every second once you unlock Grimstone. Sailing 87 gets you there, and with the right setup they’re both strong money and fun to grind. Crush them for profit, loot your sheets and bones, and enjoy one of the best mid-to-high level monster farms before it gets crowded.
FAQ
Where are frost dragons located
Inside the Grimstone dungeon, unlocked at Sailing 87.
How do I return quickly
Use the fairy ring code DLP after visiting once.
What combat style works best
Crush melee and heavy ranged are top options, with fire spells as high-cost high-dps.
Do I need dragonfire protection
Yes, icy dragonfire hits like King Black Dragon’s breath without it.
Can I use a cannon
No, the Grimstone dungeon does not allow cannons.
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