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Below is a basic build that needs {{SkillReq|Runecrafting|90}} to create, {{SkillReq|Magic|78}} to wear, and {{Icon|Hitpoints|qty=870|type=skill|HP}} to idle. | Below is a basic build that needs {{SkillReq|Runecrafting|90}} to create, {{SkillReq|Magic|78}} to wear, and {{Icon|Hitpoints|qty=870|type=skill|HP}} to idle. | ||
The spell of choice is {{Icon|Fire Surge|type=spell}} with combination runes. | The spell of choice is {{Icon|Fire Surge|type=spell}} with combination runes. <br> | ||
Prayers: {{PrayerIcon|Mystic Lore}} & {{PrayerIcon|Mystic Mastery}} | |||
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|gloves1=Paladin Gloves | |gloves1=Paladin Gloves | ||
|ring1=Silver Diamond Ring | |||
|boots1=Fire Expert Wizard Boots | |boots1=Fire Expert Wizard Boots | ||
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The following build needs {{SkillReq|Attack|70}} to wear, and {{Icon|Hitpoints|qty=800|type=skill|HP}} to idle. | The following build needs {{SkillReq|Attack|70}} to wear, and {{Icon|Hitpoints|qty=800|type=skill|HP}} to idle. <br> | ||
Prayers: {{PrayerIcon|Incredible Reflexes}} & {{PrayerIcon|Chivalry}} | |||
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For comparison, here's the magic build that takes less time to acquire than the {{ItemIcon|Ancient Claw}} and needs {{Icon|Hitpoints|qty= | For comparison, here's the magic build that takes less time to acquire than the {{ItemIcon|Ancient Claw}} and needs {{Icon|Hitpoints|qty=800|type=skill|HP}} to idle. <br> | ||
Prayers: {{PrayerIcon|Mystic Lore}} & {{PrayerIcon|Mystic Mastery}} | |||
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|gloves1=Elementalist Gloves | |gloves1=Elementalist Gloves | ||
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Revision as of 09:42, 28 May 2024
| This page was last updated for (v1.2.2). |
Why Clear Dragons Den?
Dragons Den is usually cleared for the 
Ancient Crossbow, 
(U) Ancient D-hide Vambraces, and 
(U) Ancient D-hide Shield because they are wanted for the 
Air and 
Water God Dungeons. The (U) Ancient D-hide Shield can be upgraded into the 
Scaled Shield, a bis ranged shield for a very long time.
Other parts of the 
Ancient set are of little importance because you will use the 
Aeris God Armour for the Water God Dungeon. Keep them only if you didn't already get your 
Ranged to level 85.
Gear to idle
Because all enemies in Dragons Den are 
Melee, it is advised to use a 
Magic or Melee build due to the Combat Triangle.
This guide assumes that you have 
Auto Eat - Tier III. 
Crabs were used as a food of choice to reflect the approximate cooking level at the time of clearing the dungeon.
The simulations are run on a character with lvl 80 in all combat skills except 
Hitpoints.
Due to the wide range of cases, it is recommended to use the Combat Simulator to compare the options tailored for your situation.
The ring slot in the given builds is free. It is suggested to use 
Ring of Wealth if you have it or 
Aorpheat's Signet Ring otherwise.
According to the simulation - it takes, on average, 506 Elder Chest opens to obtain all items from the Dragons Den. It takes 657 opens to obtain all items from the Dragons Den with a 75% probability and 1165 opens to obtain all items with a 95% probability.
Basic Magic
Below is a basic build that needs 
Level 90 to create, Level 78 to wear, and 870 HP to idle.
The spell of choice is 
Fire Surge with combination runes.
Prayers: 
Mystic Lore & 
Mystic Mastery
| Slot | Item | DR% |
|---|---|---|
 |  Fire Expert Wizard Hat | 5% |
 |  Fire Expert Wizard Robes | 5% |
 |  Fire Expert Wizard Bottoms | 5% |
 |  Fire Expert Wizard Boots | 5% |
 |  Paladin Gloves | 4% |
 |  Amulet of Magic | 0% |
 |  Silver Diamond Ring | 1% |
 |  Magic Wand (Powerful) | 0% |
 |  Miolite Shield | 2% |
| Total | 27% | |
Melee
The following build needs Level 70 to wear, and 800 HP to idle.
Prayers: 
Incredible Reflexes & 
Chivalry
| Slot | Item | DR% |
|---|---|---|
|  (G) Rune Helmet | 5% |
|  (G) Rune Platebody | 5% |
|  (G) Rune Platelegs | 5% |
|  (G) Dragon Boots | 6% |
| Paladin Gloves | 4% |
|  Elite Amulet of Defence | 2% |
| Silver Diamond Ring | 1% |
|  Sunset Rapier or  Ancient Claw | 0% |
|  (G) Rune Shield | 5% |
| Total | 33% | |
Advanced Magic
For comparison, here's the magic build that takes less time to acquire than the Ancient Claw and needs 800 HP to idle.
Prayers: Mystic Lore & Mystic Mastery
Adjusted Clear Time
Adjusted clear time is the time it takes to prepare all needed food and runes plus the time of the clear itself.
| Build | Adjusted clears per hour |
|---|---|
| Sunset Rapier
|
3.7 |
| Basic Magic | 4.1 |
| Ancient Claw
|
4.1 |
| Advanced Magic | 5.8 |
| Details |
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| Adjusted clear time [math]\displaystyle{ A }[/math] is calculated by dividing the overall time [math]\displaystyle{ T_{all} }[/math] by the number of dungeons [math]\displaystyle{ D_h }[/math] cleared per one hour.
The overall time [math]\displaystyle{ T_{all} }[/math] is calculated by the sum of one hour plus the time required to produce the The The The approximate The mining time is the one with the [math]\displaystyle{ T_m = N * (7 * (2/16 + 2/16) / 16 + 1 / 16 + 7 / 16) * 1.3 = N * (7 * (2/16 + 2/16) + 1) / 16 * 1.3 + 7 / 16 * 1.3 }[/math] For [math]\displaystyle{ T_r }[/math] compared to [math]\displaystyle{ T_m }[/math], the difference is that we don't account for one rune essence in the [math]\displaystyle{ T_r = N * (7 * (2/16 + 2/16) + 1) / 16 * 2 }[/math] You can check out the intermediate steps with the following Google Sheet (link). |
Advanced Magic is the clear leader, therefore it is recommended to farm the Dragons Den dungeon with the Advanced Magic build.
Food Expenditure
The bulk of time is spent on preparing food, so it's heavily recommended to level your food-producing methods when possible. As an example, with some upgrades (
Fishing Skillcape, 
Cooking Skillcape, 99 mastery, top fishing rod, 
Amulet of Fishing), the fishing and cooking times are the following:
| Food | Fishing time (s) | Cooking time (s) | HP | HP per second |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Whale (Perfect)
|
1.97 | 9.35 | 580 | 51.2 |
| Crab
|
0.96 | 5.95 | 150 | 21.7 |
In other words, if you prepare Whales instead of Crabs, you would more than double your speed of food preparation, which is a huge boost to the clear time.
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