Dragon boots are members' melee footwear requiring 60 Defence to wear. They give a +4 strength bonus — the third-highest of any boots in the game — alongside strong feet-slot defence (+18 crush, +17 slash, +16 stab). Dropped only by Spiritual mages in the God Wars Dungeon, they're a cheap, all-purpose melee staple that holds its spot long after the rest of your dragon gear is replaced. Roughly a quarter-million coins on the Grand Exchange.
Equipment bonuses
Dragon boots define the budget melee feet slot: +4 strength plus the best all-round feet defence at their price, with +18 crush, +17 slash and +16 stab defence.
Attack bonuses
Defence bonuses
Other bonuses
The small -3 magic and -1 ranged attack penalties are irrelevant for a pure melee setup, and the only requirement is 60 Defence.
Grand Exchange price history
How to get dragon boots
Dragon boots are a tertiary drop from Spiritual mages inside the God Wars Dungeon, at a rate of 1/128. Spiritual mages are best known for this drop and have fairly poor loot otherwise.
Because they're tradeable, most players simply buy them on the Grand Exchange instead of grinding the kills — check the live price and history above before you buy. They cannot be made with Smithing like most other dragon items.
Are dragon boots worth it & upgrades
For the price, dragon boots are one of the best-value melee gear pickups in the game. Their +4 strength is the third-highest of any boots, and they're cheap enough that players keep wearing them across all melee content long after other dragon armour is swapped out.
The direct upgrade is primordial boots, made by combining dragon boots with a primordial crystal (a rare drop from Cerberus); the upgrade needs 60 Runecraft and 60 Magic and adds more strength. For the highest feet-slot melee bonuses, avernic treads sit above both. Until you can afford those, dragon boots remain the sensible choice.
Dragon boots FAQ
What level do you need for dragon boots?
You need 60 Defence to equip dragon boots. There is no other requirement, and they are members-only.
How do you get dragon boots in OSRS?
They're a tertiary drop from Spiritual mages in the God Wars Dungeon at a rate of 1/128. Since they're tradeable, most players just buy them on the Grand Exchange.
Are dragon boots still good?
Yes — they give the third-highest strength bonus (+4) of any boots and strong feet defence, and stay relevant for budget melee setups long after the rest of your dragon gear is replaced. Avernic treads are the top-end alternative if you can afford them.
How much are dragon boots worth?
Around a few hundred thousand coins, but the price drifts. Check the live price and history chart above for the current Grand Exchange value before buying.
What do dragon boots upgrade into?
Combine them with a primordial crystal (a rare drop from Cerberus) to make primordial boots. The upgrade requires 60 Runecraft and 60 Magic and gives a higher strength bonus.
Can you make dragon boots with Smithing?
No. Like most other dragon items, dragon boots cannot be made with the Smithing skill — they can only be obtained as a drop or bought from other players.
