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===Why clear Dragons Den?===
=Why Clear Dragons Den?=
{{ZoneIcon|Dragons Den}} is usually cleared for the {{ItemIcon|Ancient Crossbow}}, {{ItemIcon|(U) Ancient D-hide Vambraces}}, and optionally {{ItemIcon|(U) Ancient D-hide Shield}} because they are wanted for the {{ZoneIcon|Air God Dungeon|notext=true}} [[Air God Dungeon/Guide|Air]] and {{ZoneIcon|Water God Dungeon|notext=true}} [[Water God Dungeon/Guide|Water]] God Dungeons.  
{{ZoneIcon|Dragons Den}} is usually cleared for the {{ItemIcon|Ancient Crossbow}}, {{ItemIcon|(U) Ancient D-hide Vambraces}}, and {{ItemIcon|(U) Ancient D-hide Shield}} because they are wanted for the {{ZoneIcon|Air God Dungeon|notext=true}} [[Air God Dungeon/Guide|Air]] and {{ZoneIcon|Water God Dungeon|notext=true}} [[Water God Dungeon/Guide|Water]] God Dungeons. The {{ItemIcon|(U) Ancient D-hide Shield}} can be upgraded into the {{ItemIcon|Scaled Shield}}, a bis ranged shield for a very long time.


Other parts of the {{ItemIcon|Ancient D-hide Body|Ancient}} set are of little importance because you will use the {{ItemIcon|Aeris God Helmet|notext=true}} [[Aeris God Armour]] for the {{ZoneIcon|Water God Dungeon}}. Keep them only if you didn't already get your {{Skill|Ranged}} to level 85.
Other parts of the {{ItemIcon|Ancient D-hide Body|Ancient}} set are of little importance because you will use the {{ItemIcon|Aeris God Helmet|notext=true}} [[Aeris God Armour]] for the {{ZoneIcon|Water God Dungeon}}. Keep them only if you didn't already get your {{Skill|Ranged}} to level 85.


===Gear to idle===


Because all enemies in {{ZoneIcon|Dragons Den}} are {{Icon|Melee}}, it is advised to use a {{Skill|Magic}} or {{Icon|Melee}} build due to the [[Combat Triangle]].
* If you wish to tweak the [[Combat Simulator]] Exports yourself, they can be found [[/Sims|here]].


This guide assumes that you have {{UpgradeIcon|Auto Eat - Tier III}}. {{ItemIcon|Crab|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 {{Skill|Hitpoints}}.
=Standard Guide=


Due to the wide range of cases, it is recommended to use the [[Combat Simulator]] to compare the options tailored for your situation.
Because all enemies in {{ZoneIcon|Dragons Den}} are {{Icon|Melee}}, it is advised to use a {{Skill|Magic}} or {{Icon|Melee}} build due to the [[Combat Triangle]].
 
The ring slot in the given builds is free. It is suggested to use {{ItemIcon|Ring of Wealth}} if you have it or {{ItemIcon|Aorpheat's Signet Ring}} otherwise.
 
 
====Basic Magic====
 
Below is a basic build that needs {{SkillReq|Runecrafting|90}} to create, {{SkillReq|Magic|78}} to wear, and {{Icon|Hitpoints|qty=830|type=skill|HP}} to idle.
 
The spell of choice is {{Icon|Fire Surge|type=spell}} with combination runes.
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Item
! Slot
! DR%
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Fire Expert Wizard Hat}}
| Head
| 5%
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Fire Expert Wizard Robes}}
| Body
| 5%
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Fire Expert Wizard Bottoms}}
| Leggings
| 5%
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Fire Expert Wizard Boots}}
| Boots
| 5%
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Paladin Gloves}}
| Hands
| 4%
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Magic Wand (Powerful)}}
| Weapon
| 0%
|-
! scope="row" colspan="2" | Total
| 24%
|}
 
This build's clear speed is 16 dungeons per hour with 1060 {{ItemIcon|Crab|Crabs}} and 9650 runes.
 
The adjusted clear time is 1094 seconds per dungeon.
 
====Melee====
 
The following build needs {{SkillReq|Smithing|99}} to create, {{SkillReq|Attack|70}} to wear, and {{Icon|Hitpoints|qty=780|type=skill|HP}} to idle.
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Item
! Slot
! DR%
|-
| {{ItemIcon|(G) Dragon Helmet}}
| Head
| 6%
|-
| {{ItemIcon|(G) Dragon Platebody}}
| Body
| 6%
|-
| {{ItemIcon|(G) Dragon Platelegs}}
| Leggings
| 6%
|-
| {{ItemIcon|(G) Dragon Boots}}
| Boots
| 6%
|-
| {{ItemIcon|(G) Dragon Shield}}
| Off-hand
| 6%
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Paladin Gloves}}
| Hands
| 4%
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Amulet of Calculated Promotion|Promotion}} or {{ItemIcon|Amulet of Glory|Glory}}
| Neck
| 0%
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Sunset Rapier}}
| Weapon
| 0%
|-
! scope="row" colspan="2" | Total
| 34%
|}
 
The clear speed of this build is 9.8 dungeons per hour with 655 {{ItemIcon|Crab|Crabs}}.
 
The adjusted clear time is 1091 seconds per dungeon.
 
With the {{ItemIcon|Ancient Claw}}, it is 10.7 dungeons per hour with 626 Crabs and the adjusted clear time being 970 seconds per dungeon.


This guide assumes that you have {{UpgradeIcon|Auto Eat - Tier III}}. {{ItemIcon|Crab|Crabs}} were used as a food of choice to reflect the approximate cooking level at the time of clearing the dungeon.


====Advanced Magic====
All the simulations for this guide were done without any [[Pets]], {{Skill|Astrology}} or [[Potions]]. <br>
For comparison, here's the magic build that takes less time to acquire than the {{ItemIcon|Ancient Claw}} and needs {{Icon|Hitpoints|qty=860|type=skill|HP}} to idle.
If you have {{PetIcon|Finn}} you can subtract 1 {{Skill|Hitpoints|notext=true}} Level from the requirements. <br>
If you have {{PetIcon|Leonardo}} you can subtract 2 {{Skill|Hitpoints|notext=true}} Level from the requirements.


{| class="wikitable"
According to the [https://github.com/hm0809/MelvorProbDist/blob/main/main.py simulation] - it takes, on average, 506 Elder Chest opens to obtain all items from the {{ZoneIcon|Dragons Den}}. It takes 657 opens to obtain all items from the {{ZoneIcon|Dragons Den}} with a 75% probability and 1165 opens to obtain all items with a 95% probability.
|-
! Item
! Slot
! DR%
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Fire Expert Wizard Hat}}
| Head
| 5%
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Fire Expert Wizard Robes}}
| Body
| 5%
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Fire Expert Wizard Bottoms}}
| Leggings
| 5%
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Fire Expert Wizard Boots}}
| Boots
| 5%
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Magic Wand (Powerful)}}
| Weapon
| 0%
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Enchanted Cape}}
| Cape
| 0%
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Elite Amulet of Defence}}
| Neck
| 2%
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Book of Eli}}
| Off-hand
| 0%
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Elementalist Gloves}}
| Hands
| 0%
|-
! scope="row" colspan="2" | Total
| 22%
|}


The clear speed of this build is 20 dungeons per hour with 1000 {{ItemIcon|Crab|Crabs}} and 9350 runes.


===Adjusted clear time===
==Basic Magic==
Adjusted clear time is the time it takes to prepare all needed food and runes plus the time of the clear itself.
{| class="wikitable"
! Build
! Seconds per clear
|-
| Basic Magic
| 1094
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Sunset Rapier}}
| 1091
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Ancient Claw}}
| 970
|-
| Advanced Magic
| 839
|}


{{SpoilerBox|text=
This part of the guide will need either {{SkillReq|Hitpoints|73}} '''or''' {{SkillReq|Hitpoints|66}} and {{SkillReq|Agility|50}} to fully idle.  
Adjusted clear time <math>A</math> is calculated by dividing the overall time <math>T_{all}</math> by the number of dungeons <math>D_h</math> cleared per one hour.


The overall time <math>T_{all}</math> is calculated by the sum of one hour plus the time required to produce the {{ItemIcon|Crab|Crabs}} <math>T_c</math>, mine essence <math>T_m</math>, and create runes <math>T_r</math>. All measured in seconds. The number of spent {{ItemIcon|Ancient Rune|Ancient}} runes is noted as <math>N</math>.
This build has around 17 clears per hour.


The {{ItemIcon|Crab|Crabs}} fishing time is 3.825 seconds and cooking time is 7 seconds.


The {{Icon|Fire Surge|type=spell}} with the combination runes is used.
===Gear===


The approximate {{Icon|Adventure}} situation is taken for Runecrafting. In particular, {{ItemIcon|Mining Gloves}} and {{ItemIcon|Elemental Potion IV|Elemental Potion}} are not used. The Runecrafting 95% milestone of the mastery pool is active, and the runes have 99 mastery, meaning that 16 runes are produced per two seconds. No rune preservation or doubling.
* Spell: {{Icon|Earth Surge|type=spell}} with combination runes.
* Prayers: {{PrayerIcon|Mystic Lore}} & {{PrayerIcon|Mystic Might}}  


The mining time is the one with the {{UpgradeIcon|Dragon Pickaxe}} upgrade - 1.3 seconds. The number of needed essence considers all runes used in crafting: {{ItemIcon|Rune Essence|Essence}}, {{ItemIcon|Air Rune|Air}}, {{ItemIcon|Fire Rune|Fire}}, {{ItemIcon|Smoke Rune|Smoke}} and {{ItemIcon|Ancient Rune|Ancient}} runes.
{{Equipment/Recommended
|style = Magic
|helm1 = Earth Adept Wizard Hat
|body1 = Earth Adept Wizard Robes
|legs1 = Earth Adept Wizard Bottoms
|boots1 = Earth Adept Wizard Boots
|gloves1 = Paladin Gloves
|cape1 = Skull Cape
|neck1 = Elite Amulet of Magic
|ring1 = Silver Diamond Ring
|weapon1 = Magic Wand (Powerful)
|shield1 = (G) Rune Shield
}}


<math>T_m = N * (7 * (1 + 2/16 + 2/16) / 16 + 1 / 16) * 1.3 = N / 16 * (8.75 + 1) * 1.3 = N * 12.675 / 16</math>
===Agility===


For <math>T_r</math> compared to <math>T_m</math>, the only difference is that the number of mined essence is multiplied by 2 instead of 1.3.
Only required if you don't have {{SkillReq|Hitpoints|73}}.


<math>T_r = N * 9.75 * 2 / 16 = N * 9.75 / 8</math>
{{AgilityCourseTable
|Cargo Net
|Rope Jump
|Pipe Climb
|Coal Stones
|Cliff Balance
|Rocky Waters
|showtotals = false
|showcosts = false
|showrequirements = false
}}




The {{ItemIcon|Magic Wand (Powerful)|magic}} build, <math>A_{magic}</math>:
==Melee==


<math>T_c = 1060 * (7 + 3.825) = 11475</math>
This part of the guide will need {{SkillReq|Hitpoints|76}} and {{SkillReq|Agility|70}} to fully idle. <br>
You can also upgrade the [[Adamant Equipment]] to [[Rune Equipment]] which will lower the requirements to {{SkillReq|Hitpoints|73}} and {{SkillReq|Agility|50}} to fully idle.  


<math>T_m = 1205 * 12.675 / 16 = 955</math>
This build has around 12-13 clears per hour.


<math>T_r = 1205 * 9.75 / 8 = 1469</math>


<math>T_{all} = 3600 + T_c + T_m + T_r = 3600 + 11475 + 955 + 1469 = 17499</math>
===Gear===


<math>D_h = 16</math>
* Prayers: {{PrayerIcon|Incredible Reflexes}} & {{PrayerIcon|Chivalry}}


<math>A_{magic} = T_{all} / D_h = 17499 / 16 = 1094</math>
{{Equipment/Recommended
|style = Melee
|helm1 = (G) Adamant Helmet
|body1 = (G) Adamant Platebody
|legs1 = (G) Adamant Platelegs
|boots1 = (G) Adamant Boots
|gloves1 = Paladin Gloves
|cape1 = Obsidian Cape
|neck1 = Elite Amulet of Defence
|ring1 = Silver Diamond Ring
|weapon1 = !{{ItemIcon|Sunset Rapier}} or {{ItemIcon|Ancient Claw}}
|shield1 = (G) Adamant Shield
}}


===Agility===


The {{ItemIcon|Sunset Rapier|rapier}} build, <math>A_{rapier}</math>:
{{AgilityCourseTable
|Cargo Net
|Rope Jump
|Pipe Climb
|Coal Stones
|Cliff Balance
|Rocky Waters
|Boulder Trap
|Raft Building
|showtotals = false
|showcosts = false
|showrequirements = false
}}


<math>T_c = 655 * 10.825 = 7091</math>


<math>T_{all} = 3600 + T_c + T_m + T_r = 3600 + 7091 + 0 + 0 = 10691 </math>


<math>D_h = 9.8</math>
=Ancient Relics=


<math>A_{rapier} = T_{all} / D_h = 10691 / 9.8 = 1091</math>
On top of no [[Pets]], {{Skill|Astrology}} or [[Potions]] this guide will also assume no [[Relics]].


Much like any other dungeon up to now, Manual Eating will be required.


The {{ItemIcon|Ancient Claw|claw}} build, <math>A_{claw}</math>:
==Magic==
This will require {{SkillReq|Runecrafting|60}} so the level 70 cap increase must be reached.


<math>T_c = 626 * 10.825 = 6777</math>
This Dungeon will take roughly 5.5 minutes to complete with the provided setup.  <br>  
And will take roughly 140 {{ItemIcon|Lobster}} to complete.


<math>T_{all} = 3600 + T_c + T_m + T_r = 3600 + 6777 + 0 + 0 = 10377</math>


<math>D_h = 10.7</math>
* Spell: {{Icon|Earth Wave|type=spell}}
* Prayers: {{PrayerIcon|Mystic Lore}}  & {{PrayerIcon|Mystic Might}}


<math>A_{claw} = T_{all} / D_h = 10377 / 10.7 = 970</math>
{{Equipment/Recommended
|style = Magic
|helm1 = Earth Adept Wizard Hat
|body1 = Earth Adept Wizard Robes
|legs1 = Earth Adept Wizard Bottoms
|boots1 = Earth Adept Wizard Boots
|gloves1 = Paladin Gloves
|cape1 = Skull Cape
|neck1 = Amulet of Magic
|ring1 = Silver Diamond Ring
|weapon1 = Magic Wand (Powerful)
|shield1 = (G) Adamant Shield
}}


The Advanced Magic build, <math>A_{AdvMagic}</math>:


<math>T_c = 1000 * 10.825 = 10825</math>


<math>T_m = 1170 * 12.675 / 16 = 927</math>


<math>T_r = 1170 * 9.75 / 8 = 1426</math>


<math>T_{all} = 3600 + T_c + T_m + T_r = 3600 + 10825 + 927 + 1426 = 16778</math>
==Melee==


<math>D_h = 20</math>
This Dungeon will take roughly 10 minutes to complete with the provided setup. 15 minutes if you use an {{ItemIcon|Ice Sword}}. <br>  
And will take roughly 235-325 {{ItemIcon|Lobster}} to complete.


<math>A_{AdvMagic} = T_{all} / D_h = 16778 / 20 = 839</math>
|title=Details|color=default}}


As you see, the Advanced Magic build clears faster than the Claw build by 13% and has many options to be improved further.
{{ItemIcon|Ice Sword}} can be used instead of {{ItemIcon|Rune Claw}}


Therefore, the Advanced Magic build is suggested.
* Prayers: {{PrayerIcon|Ultimate Strength}} & {{PrayerIcon|Incredible Reflexes}}


{{Equipment/Recommended
|style = Melee
|helm1 = (G) Adamant Helmet
|body1 = (G) Adamant Platebody
|legs1 = (G) Adamant Platelegs
|boots1 = (G) Adamant Boots
|gloves1 = Paladin Gloves
|cape1 = Obsidian Cape
|neck1 = Amulet of Calculated Promotion
|ring1 = Silver Diamond Ring
|weapon1 = Rune Claw
|shield1 = (G) Adamant Shield
}}


====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,
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Food
! Fishing time (s)
! Cooking time (s)
! HP
! HP per second
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Whale (Perfect)}}
| 7.875
| 11
| 580
| 30.73
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Crab}}
| 3.825
| 7
| 150
| 13.86
|}


In other words, if you prepare Whales instead of Crabs, you would double your food-prep speed, which is a huge boost to the clear time.


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Latest revision as of 19:51, 26 June 2024

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.



Standard Guide

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.

All the simulations for this guide were done without any Pets, Astrology or Potions.
If you have Finn, the Cat you can subtract 1 Level from the requirements.
If you have Leonardo you can subtract 2 Level from the requirements.

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

This part of the guide will need either Hitpoints (skill).svg Level 73 or Hitpoints (skill).svg Level 66 and Agility (skill).svg Level 50 to fully idle.

This build has around 17 clears per hour.


Gear

Agility

Only required if you don't have Hitpoints (skill).svg Level 73.


Melee

This part of the guide will need Hitpoints (skill).svg Level 76 and Agility (skill).svg Level 70 to fully idle.
You can also upgrade the Adamant Equipment to Rune Equipment which will lower the requirements to Hitpoints (skill).svg Level 73 and Agility (skill).svg Level 50 to fully idle.

This build has around 12-13 clears per hour.


Gear

Agility


Ancient Relics

On top of no Pets, Astrology or Potions this guide will also assume no Relics.

Much like any other dungeon up to now, Manual Eating will be required.

Magic

This will require Runecrafting (skill).svg Level 60 so the level 70 cap increase must be reached.

This Dungeon will take roughly 5.5 minutes to complete with the provided setup.
And will take roughly 140 Lobster to complete.




Melee

This Dungeon will take roughly 10 minutes to complete with the provided setup. 15 minutes if you use an Ice Sword.
And will take roughly 235-325 Lobster to complete.


Ice Sword can be used instead of Rune Claw