queen black dragon runescape

The Queen Black Dragon (QBD) is a high-level solo boss in RuneScape, known for her challenging mechanics and lucrative drops. Heres a comprehensive guide to help you tackle her: Quick Facts Level Requirement: 60+ in multiple combat skills (recommended higher). Location: Grotworm Lair (accessed via Artisans' Workshop in Falador or a QBD instance). Combat Style: Hybrid (Melee, Ranged, Magic, and Dragonfire). Notable Drops: Royal crossbow parts, Dragon kiteshield, Draconic visage, 250k+ GP per kill. Recommended Gear & Stats Minimum Stats 85+ Combat stats (Attack/Strength/Ranged/Magic). 70+ Prayer (for Piety or Rigour/Augury). 43+ Prayer for Protect from Magic and Deflect Magic. Super antifire potion (or regular antifire + anti-dragon shield). Optimal Gear Ranged (Easiest for Beginners): - Weapon: Royal crossbow (or Noxious longbow). - Armor: Pernix or Armadyl. - Ammo: Dragonbane bolts (if available). Magic: - Weapon: Staff of Light or Noxious staff. - Armor: Virtus or Subjugation. Melee: - Weapon: Drygore or Laniakea's spear. - Armor: Bandos or Masterwork. QBD Mechanics & Phases The QBD fight has 4 phases, each with unique mechanics: Phase 1-4 Basics Dragonfire: Use Super antifire potion (or antifire + shield). Souls (Phase 2+): - Tormented souls spawnclick them quickly to avoid high damage. Fire Walls (Phase 3+): - Run through gaps in the fire waves. Grotworms (All Phases): - Kill them quickly to avoid extra damage. Phase 4 (Final Phase) Extreme Dragonfire: Massive damage if not using Super antifire. Time-stop Attack: Move away when she says "ENOUGH!" or take heavy damage. Artefact Activation: - Click 4 artefacts in the correct order (watch chat for hints). Strategy Tips Positioning: Stand near the center to dodge fire walls easily. Prayer Switching: Use Deflect Magic and Soul Split (if high-level). Food: Bring Rocktail or Sara brews for healing. Adrenaline Management: Use Threshold abilities (e.g., Deaths Swiftness for Ranged). Loot & Profits Common Drops: Royal dhide, Grimy herbs, Rune items. Rare Drops: - Royal crossbow parts (combine to make the Royal crossbow). - Draconic visage (for Dragonfire shield). - Dragon kiteshield (cosmetic override). GP/Hour: 3-6M depending on speed. Advanced Tips Dragonbane Bolts (from Ritual of the Mahjarrat) increase accuracy. Vampyrism Aura helps with sustain. Instances prevent other players from interfering. Would you like a specific ability bar setup or detailed video guide? Let me know!