Hey guys! Ready to dive into the heart of Old School RuneScape and crush some Brutal Black Dragons with melee? You've come to the right place! Brutal Black Dragons are a fantastic source of profit and combat experience, making them a popular target for many OSRS players. However, taking them down efficiently with melee requires the right setup, strategy, and a bit of practice. This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know to dominate these fearsome dragons, from gear and inventory setups to combat techniques and location tips. Whether you're a seasoned dragon slayer or just starting out, we'll help you maximize your kills per hour and minimize your trips back to the bank. So, grab your gear, sharpen your blades, and let's get started!

Gear Setup for Brutal Black Dragons

Choosing the right gear is absolutely crucial for effectively meleeing Brutal Black Dragons in OSRS. You need a balance of offensive power, defensive capabilities, and, importantly, protection against dragonfire. Here’s a detailed look at the recommended gear setup:

• Weapon: Your weapon is your primary damage dealer. For most players, the best-in-slot (BIS) weapon is the Ghrazi Rapier. Its high accuracy and damage output make it incredibly effective. If you can't afford a Ghrazi Rapier, alternatives include the Abyssal Bludgeon, Abyssal Tentacle, or even a Dragon Scimitar as a budget option. Remember that accuracy is key, as hitting more often translates directly to higher DPS (Damage Per Second).
• Shield: A Dragonfire Shield (DFS) is essential for mitigating the dragonfire attacks. The DFS significantly reduces the damage taken from dragonfire, allowing you to stay in the fight longer. If you don’t have a DFS, an Anti-Dragon Shield is a cheaper, albeit less effective, alternative. Using no shield is not recommended unless you have extremely high stats and gear and are using Protect from Magic, but even then, it's risky.
• Helm: The Helm of Neitiznot is a popular choice due to its balanced stats, providing both offensive and defensive bonuses. Other options include the Serpentine Helm for its venom effect or a Fighter Hat for purely offensive stats.
• Amulet: The Amulet of Torture is the best-in-slot amulet for melee, offering significant strength and accuracy bonuses. A more affordable option is the Amulet of Fury, which still provides a good balance of offensive and defensive stats.
• Body Armor: The Bandos Chestplate is generally recommended for its strength bonus and defensive stats. Alternatives include the Torso from Barbarian Assault, which is free but requires some time to obtain.
• Leg Armor: Similar to the chestplate, Bandos Tassets are ideal. If you're on a budget, Obsidian Platelegs are a decent alternative.
• Gloves: Barrows Gloves are the go-to choice for most melee setups, offering a solid mix of attack and defense bonuses. Obtaining them requires completing the Recipe for Disaster quest.
• Boots: Primordial Boots are the best-in-slot option, providing both strength and defensive bonuses. Dragon Boots are a cheaper and still viable alternative.
• Ring: The Berserker Ring (i) is excellent for increasing your damage output. You can imbue a Berserker Ring at the Nightmare Zone or Soul Wars to enhance its stats.
• Cape: The Infernal Cape is the ultimate melee cape, offering both strength and accuracy bonuses. A Fire Cape is a good alternative if you don't have an Infernal Cape.

Important Considerations:

• Dragonfire Protection: Ensure you always have either a Dragonfire Shield or an Anti-Dragon Shield equipped. Without one of these, the dragonfire will quickly deplete your health.
• Stats and Budget: Adjust your gear based on your combat stats and available budget. Prioritize accuracy if you find yourself missing frequently.
• Prayer Bonus: While not essential, a decent prayer bonus can help sustain your prayer points, especially if you plan to use Protect from Magic.

By optimizing your gear setup, you'll significantly increase your chances of efficiently farming Brutal Black Dragons and maximizing your profits.

Inventory Setup for Sustained Dragon Slaying

Your inventory setup is just as critical as your gear when it comes to efficiently farming Brutal Black Dragons. A well-prepared inventory will allow you to stay longer, kill more dragons, and minimize banking trips. Here’s a breakdown of a recommended inventory:

• Potions:
  • Anti-Venom+: This is absolutely essential. Brutal Black Dragons can poison you, and dealing with poison can severely cut into your kill times. Anti-Venom+ provides immunity to poison for a significant duration.
  • Prayer Potions: Prayer is crucial for using Protect from Magic (if you choose to do so) and other protective prayers. Bring a stack of prayer potions to sustain your prayer points.
  • Super Combat Potions: These potions boost your attack, strength, and defense stats, significantly increasing your DPS and survivability. A must-have for any melee setup.
  • Extended Anti-fire Potion: This potion provides temporary immunity to dragonfire, which is invaluable if you are using an Anti-Dragon Shield instead of a Dragonfire Shield. Even with a DFS, it can still be useful for added protection.
• Food:
  • High-Healing Food: Bring high-healing food like Sharks, Anglerfish, or Monkfish. These will help you recover quickly from any damage you take.
  • Emergency Food: Consider bringing a few pieces of cheap, quick food like Tuna or Salmon for emergency healing if you get low on health unexpectedly.
• Runes:
  • ** телепорт Руны:** телепорт руны to a близкое расположение in case you need a fast getaway. Common options include телепорт to Clan Wars (for быстрое healing) or телепорт to a bank.
• Other Items:
  • Dragonfire Shield or Anti-Dragon Shield: Even if you're wearing one, bring an extra in case yours breaks. This is rare, but it's better to be safe than sorry.
  • ** телепорт Jewelry:** телепорт jewelry such as a Ring of телепортing or Amulet of телепортing can provide quick телепорт options to banks or other useful locations.
  • ** телепорт Scrolls:** телепорт scrolls can also be helpful for quick teleports.
  • Looting Bag (Optional): If you're killing dragons in the Wilderness, a looting bag can help you store extra loot without having to bank as frequently.

Inventory Arrangement:

• Keep your potions at the top of your inventory for easy access.
• Place food in a convenient spot for quick healing.
• Arrange teleports so they are easily accessible in case of emergencies.

Pro Tips:

• Potion Doses: Consider using 4-dose potions to save inventory space.
• Herb Sack: If you have the Herb Sack from managing Miscellania, bring it to store herbs you collect as drops.
• Seed Box: Similarly, if you have a Seed Box, bring it to store seeds.

With a well-organized and comprehensive inventory, you'll be well-equipped to handle extended trips to Brutal Black Dragons, maximizing your efficiency and profit.

Combat Strategy: Meleeing Brutal Black Dragons

Now that you're geared up and your inventory is packed, it's time to talk strategy. Successfully meleeing Brutal Black Dragons involves understanding their attack patterns, utilizing the right prayers, and optimizing your damage output. Here’s a detailed breakdown:

• Understanding Brutal Black Dragon Attacks:
  • Dragonfire: The most dangerous attack is their dragonfire breath. This can deal significant damage if you're not properly protected. Always have a Dragonfire Shield or an Anti-Dragon Shield equipped.
  • Melee Attack: They also have a melee attack, which can be quite damaging if you have low defense. Keep your health high to avoid getting one-shot.
  • Magic Attack: Brutal Black Dragons can also use a magic attack. While this is less common, it's still important to be aware of it.
• Prayer Usage:
  • Protect from Magic: This is the most commonly used prayer when fighting Brutal Black Dragons. It significantly reduces the damage taken from their dragonfire and magic attacks. If you have high enough defense and a Dragonfire Shield, you might be able to get away without using Protect from Magic, but it's generally not recommended for extended trips.
  • Piety: If you're using Protect from Magic, activate Piety to maximize your damage output. Piety boosts your attack, strength, and defense stats, allowing you to kill the dragons faster.
  • Other Prayers: Consider using other prayers like Protect from Melee if you find yourself taking a lot of melee damage, but Protect from Magic should be your priority.
• Combat Techniques:
  • Aggressive Stance: Use the aggressive combat stance to maximize your damage output. The faster you kill the dragons, the less damage you'll take overall.
  • Potion Timing: Drink your Super Combat Potions and Anti-Venom+ as needed to keep your stats boosted and avoid being poisoned. Pay attention to the potion timers and re-dose before they run out.
  • Food Management: Eat food strategically to maintain a healthy HP level. Don't wait until you're on the verge of death to eat; take small bites regularly to stay above a comfortable threshold.
• Special Attacks:
  • Weapon Special Attacks: Use your weapon's special attack when available to deal extra damage. For example, if you're using an Abyssal Tentacle, its special attack can be very effective.
• Positioning:
  • Safe Spot: There isn't really a