OSRS Blue Dragon Slayer Guide: Best Gear, Safespots & Profit

Blue dragons in Old School Runescape (OSRS) offer a profitable and moderately challenging way to train your Slayer skill while amassing valuable resources. This guide will arm you with the knowledge to dominate these scaled foes, optimize your gear setups, utilize the best safespots, and maximize your profits.

Prerequisites

• Slayer Level: You'll need a Slayer level of 70 to be assigned a blue dragon task.
• Recommended Stats: While not mandatory, higher combat stats (Attack, Strength, Defense, and Ranged) will significantly increase your kill speed and efficiency.
• Quests: Completing the 'Dragon Slayer' quest is highly advisable for access to anti-dragon shields and antifire potions.

Gear Setups

Let's explore optimal gear choices for melee and ranged combat:

Melee Gear

• Weapon: Abyssal whip, Dragon Scimitar, or the powerful Blade of Saeldor (if you have it).
• Helm: Neitiznot Faceguard or Slayer Helmet (i)
• Body: Fighter Torso, Bandos Chestplate, or Barrows armor (Torag's).
• Legs: Bandos Tassets, Barrows armor (Torag's), or Obsidian Platelegs. 
• Shield: Anti-dragon shield or Dragonfire variants.
• Gloves: Barrows gloves for all-around benefits.
• Amulet: Amulet of Fury, Amulet of Torture, or Amulet of Glory.
• Ring: Berserker Ring (i) is ideal for the damage boost.
• Boots: Dragon boots or Primordial boots.

Ranged Gear

• Weapon: Dragon Hunter Crossbow (essential), Toxic Blowpipe, or Twisted Bow (high cost).
• Helm: Archer Helmet (i) or Armadyl Helmet.
• Body: Karil's Leathertop, Armadyl Chestplate, or Blessed D'hide Body.
• Legs: Karil's Leatherskirt, Armadyl Chainskirt, or Blessed D'hide Chaps.
• Shield: Anti-dragon shield or Dragonfire variants.
• Ammo:  Rune or Dragon Bolts (e) for the Dragon Hunter Crossbow, otherwise your best darts for the blowpipe.
• Ava's Device: Ava's Assembler is the top choice.
• Amulet: Amulet of Fury, Amulet of Anguish, or Amulet of Glory.
• Ring: Archers Ring (i) is a must-have.

Inventory

• Antifire Potions: Super antifire potions offer the best protection.
• Food: Sharks, Anglerfish, or Karambwans depending on your desired healing.
• Prayer Potions:  Essential for both combat styles.
• Teleportation: Tabs or runes to quickly return to a bank.
• Optional: A Dwarf Multicannon for faster kills (see below).

Blue Dragon Locations and Safespots

• Taverley Dungeon: The most common location due to safespots and proximity to a bank.
• Ogre Enclave: More isolated, but several safespots exist.
• Vorkath: (Post Dragon Slayer II) A single blue dragon, very profitable, but requires high stats and different strategies.

Safespotting Techniques

Safespotting allows you to attack blue dragons without taking melee damage.  Here are popular methods:

• Taverley Dungeon: Use the pipes or caged ogres to block the dragons.
• Ogre Enclave: Stand behind the rock formations or use the caged ogres.

Strategies

• Protect from Magic:  Always use this prayer to mitigate dragonfire.
• Ranged Advantage: Ranged setups are generally faster and safer.
• Cannon Power: A Dwarf Multicannon, in safespots, significantly speeds up kills (though costly).
• Baby Blue Dragons: These offer lower profit but a much easier alternative in the Taverley Dungeon.

Profitability

Blue dragons provide consistent profit due to:

• Dragon Bones: Used for high Prayer experience.
• Dragonhide:  Used in Crafting or sold for profit
• Rare Drops: Draconic Visage and rarer loot offer big payouts.

Estimated Profit: Expect around 150,000 - 300,000 GP per hour, depending on your gear, methods, and luck.

Additional Tips

• Slayer Helm (i): Boosts damage and accuracy when on task.
• Higher Stats = Better: Train your combat skills for faster, more profitable kills.
• Banking:  Regularly bank hides and bones to maximize inventory space.

By understanding the strategies, gear setups, and safespotting techniques outlined in this guide, you'll be well-equipped to conquer blue dragons effectively in OSRS.  Remember, practice and consistency are key to maximizing your kills and profits. As your skills improve, experiment with different gear combinations and locations to find the methods that suit your playstyle best. With dedication, you'll soon become a seasoned blue dragon slayer, reaping the rewards of valuable dragon bones, hides, and perhaps even a coveted Draconic Visage!