Dragons Den/Guide
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This article is a strategy guide for Dragons Den.
This guide is meant for single clears and to enable idling with as low as possible requirements. Not to be the most effective method. Information on equipment, mechanics and strategies are on this page.
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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.
- If you wish to tweak the Combat Simulator Exports yourself, they can be found here.
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 Level 73 or Level 66 and 
Level 50 to fully idle.
This build has around 17 clears per hour.
Gear
- Spell:
Earth Surge with combination runes. - Prayers:
Mystic Lore & 
Mystic Might
Agility
Only required if you don't have Level 73.
| Slot | Obstacle | Bonuses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cargo Net | +3% Global GP (except Item Sales) +2% Fishing Mastery XP |
| 2 | Rope Jump | +3% Smithing Mastery XP |
| 3 | Pipe Climb | +5% Melee Evasion +5% Melee Max Hit |
| 4 | Coal Stones | -4% Global Skill XP +10% Food Healing Value +20% GP gained from Thieving +3% Chance to Preserve Resources in Skills |
| 5 | Cliff Balance | +20 Maximum Hitpoints +5% Ranged Accuracy Rating +2 Prayer Point Cost for Prayers +5% Magic Accuracy Rating +5% Melee Accuracy Rating |
| 6 | Rocky Waters | +50 Maximum Hitpoints |
Melee
This part of the guide will need Level 76 and Level 70 to fully idle.
You can also upgrade the Adamant Equipment to Rune Equipment which will lower the requirements to Level 73 and Level 50 to fully idle.
This build has around 12-13 clears per hour.
Gear
- Prayers:
Incredible Reflexes & 
Chivalry
Agility
| Slot | Obstacle | Bonuses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cargo Net | +3% Global GP (except Item Sales) +2% Fishing Mastery XP |
| 2 | Rope Jump | +3% Smithing Mastery XP |
| 3 | Pipe Climb | +5% Melee Evasion +5% Melee Max Hit |
| 4 | Coal Stones | -4% Global Skill XP +10% Food Healing Value +20% GP gained from Thieving +3% Chance to Preserve Resources in Skills |
| 5 | Cliff Balance | +20 Maximum Hitpoints +5% Ranged Accuracy Rating +2 Prayer Point Cost for Prayers +5% Magic Accuracy Rating +5% Melee Accuracy Rating |
| 6 | Rocky Waters | +50 Maximum Hitpoints |
| 7 | Boulder Trap | -20% Chance to Preserve Resources in Skills |
| 8 | Raft Building | +20 Maximum Hitpoints +2% Damage To All Monsters +1% Damage Reduction |
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 
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.
- Spell:
Earth Wave - Prayers: Mystic Lore & Mystic Might
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
- Prayers:
Ultimate Strength & Incredible Reflexes
| Slot | Item |
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 |  (G) Adamant Helmet |
 |  (G) Adamant Platebody |
 |  (G) Adamant Platelegs |
 |  (G) Adamant Boots |
 |  Paladin Gloves |
 |  Obsidian Cape |
 |  Amulet of Calculated Promotion |
 |  Silver Diamond Ring |
 |  Rune Claw |
 |  (G) Adamant Shield |
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