Dragon Defender confirmed.

[Dragonlordjl]

Dragon defender: because melee isn't powerful enough already.

Until I can hit 500-490 with a single DDS spec, I am not satisfied. :twisted:

[xpx]

Any guesses for the stats?

 

i'd predict 30/29/28 stab/slash/crush attack/def and 7 str, but whatever they are, this will be a very sought after item for anything you plan to do. This will also make cls far worse off than cr than it is now.

 

As for how to get it, 500k tokens for it along with dungB2 release would be sweet.

 

5m exp worth of tokens for a defender when the weapons are only 200k. You just went full [developmentally delayed]ed.

Firstly, a dragon defender hasn't yet been released because it would be a major low blow to mages and rangers, as melee gets another great update and alot more combat ability. Secondly, there is nothing wrong in wanting items to be exclusive, and the shield slot is the one that has the most exclusive items. DSS and ESS would still be much, much harder to obtain but be worse than a dagon defender by a long mile. Thirdly, for the ability to obtain dragon defenders from say cyclopses, that isn't such a bad price. 5m xp will be around as tough as 2m now if you start from 80 after batch2, and you can get an infinite amount of them for a mid-high flat rate. This would also be another initative to train a skill jagex see as being undertrained atm.

[Saru Inc]

Any guesses for the stats?

 

i'd predict 30/29/28 stab/slash/crush attack/def and 7 str, but whatever they are, this will be a very sought after item for anything you plan to do. This will also make cls far worse off than cr than it is now.

 

As for how to get it, 500k tokens for it along with dungB2 release would be sweet.

 

Uhhh. Sarcasm? Can't tell. 500k would be awful. Dung reward would be awful. [cabbage]. That skill is just so BAD. I was willing to wait until about now for Dungeoneering. Why release it 3 months early? I mean solo logouts should be [] 1

[The_Avatar]

I'm curious as to see how they'll handle this. The unique way in which you got the Bronze-Rune Defenders makes me think this won't be a simple monster drop. I'd love to see them incorporate some sort of Cyclops boss that can be fought for a certain amount of Tokens at the Warrior's Guild.

 

As for those complaining about how this will effect Rangers and Mages, it should be apparent at this point that runescape is a very melee combat centric game. Personally I'm tired of hearing about a proper combat triangle, its never going to happen.

[Will H]

I'm curious as to see how they'll handle this. The unique way in which you got the Bronze-Rune Defenders makes me think this won't be a simple monster drop. I'd love to see them incorporate some sort of Cyclops boss that can be fought for a certain amount of Tokens at the Warrior's Guild.

 

As for those complaining about how this will effect Rangers and Mages, it should be apparent at this point that runescape is a very melee combat centric game. Personally I'm tired of hearing about a proper combat triangle, its never going to happen.

 

It should happen. The game will be much better off if the combat triangle worked better, I think everyone knows that. People should stop being so defeatist about it.

 

As awesome as the dragon defender is, it isn't what is needed in the game right now. The whip will be far too powerful as a non-degrading weapon if they don't put any downsides to the defender.

[guitar_god_2007]

I would love to know how they would add it to the game. Slayer Drop. New Boss Monster Drop. Warriors Guild Also?

 

I'm Going to collect my self some tokens in a while just in case =D

[Zepheras]

I've always felt that the difference of 0.6 seconds between each speed class is too wide. Whip + dragon defenders can pretty much kill of all the slow weapons (not like we have any decent ones for training to begin with).

 

As to how it would be released,

 

Warrior's guild update + Cyclops boss = good

Dungeoneering = bad

[Den]

:mrgreen: Do want.

 

 

 

 

 

[hide]Yeah, its a fake. :P [/hide]

[UserOnRS]

Dragon defender: because melee isn't powerful enough already.

Until I can hit 500-490 with a single DDS spec, I am not satisfied. :twisted:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2GRfeWuBI8&feature=feedu

 

:mrgreen:

 

They did say dungeoneering began with "B" though before it was released on YT. I wonder if cyclopses will drop it if it's released though?

[xpx]

Any guesses for the stats?

 

i'd predict 30/29/28 stab/slash/crush attack/def and 7 str, but whatever they are, this will be a very sought after item for anything you plan to do. This will also make cls far worse off than cr than it is now.

 

As for how to get it, 500k tokens for it along with dungB2 release would be sweet.

 

Uhhh. Sarcasm? Can't tell. 500k would be awful. Dung reward would be awful. [cabbage]. That skill is just so BAD. I was willing to wait until about now for Dungeoneering. Why release it 3 months early? I mean solo logouts should be [] 1

Mobilising armies is bad, but people still do it for similar bonuses. I just wouldn't want it to be too common and it would be fitting to release such a highly sought after item with the only endgame skill yet to be released. Dragon defender has to compete with DFS, DSS and ESS, so such a high cost wouldn't be anything groundbreaking for an infinite stock(ability to kill monsters for them). For everyone saying dragon def+ whip would be powerful: CR+rune def would still have ~ +3 accuracy and +17 strength over that combo, so it'd be nothing groundbreaking. CR+ dragon defender on the other hand...

[Will H]

You know what? I think that putting the Dragon Defender as part of the mini dungeons that are planned would be a good idea.

[Dark_Yeng]

Wow... very nice! Since I got me a Rune Defender, loved it since then. Dragon Defender will pwned.

 

Bandos Defender would be a bigger epic win though. :ph34r:

[Utopia]

I just am hoping that they make it easily obtained.. Otherwise I may cry. :unsure:

[Slayer_Jesse]

personally, im hoping its half monster drop, half shop bought. make it expensive enough that you wouldn't wana lose it pking, but low enough to replace on normal death. also, dragon defender+ My CLS = who needs a godsword? only thing it wouldn't have then is the pray bonus, and that's what soul wars cape is for :o

 

(also, lol at starting meme spam XD )

[IHasChicken]

personally, im hoping its half monster drop, half shop bought. make it expensive enough that you wouldn't wana lose it pking, but low enough to replace on normal death. also, dragon defender+ My CLS = who needs a godsword? only thing it wouldn't have then is the pray bonus, and that's what soul wars cape is for :o

 

(also, lol at starting meme spam XD )

 

Hey, hey, how can adorable cats be spam? I mean LOOK AT IT :thumbsup:

 

 

So cute...And so relevant to this topic because a dragon defender WOULD be KICKASS!

[Saru Inc]

Any guesses for the stats?

 

i'd predict 30/29/28 stab/slash/crush attack/def and 7 str, but whatever they are, this will be a very sought after item for anything you plan to do. This will also make cls far worse off than cr than it is now.

 

As for how to get it, 500k tokens for it along with dungB2 release would be sweet.

 

Uhhh. Sarcasm? Can't tell. 500k would be awful. Dung reward would be awful. [cabbage]. That skill is just so BAD. I was willing to wait until about now for Dungeoneering. Why release it 3 months early? I mean solo logouts should be [] 1

Mobilising armies is bad, but people still do it for similar bonuses. I just wouldn't want it to be too common and it would be fitting to release such a highly sought after item with the only endgame skill yet to be released. Dragon defender has to compete with DFS, DSS and ESS, so such a high cost wouldn't be anything groundbreaking for an infinite stock(ability to kill monsters for them). For everyone saying dragon def+ whip would be powerful: CR+rune def would still have ~ +3 accuracy and +17 strength over that combo, so it'd be nothing groundbreaking. CR+ dragon defender on the other hand...

 

 

Yea. I agree with you in that case. I just really dislike Dung, and really like Defenders.

[ghjkl]

Ely and div will dip a bit,

[xpx]

Well i really like combat, but really dislike MA, but i'm still propably going to get the rings somewhere down the road. The reward should equal the work dont to gain it. Though thinking back, a dungeon of 90 dungeoneering requirement to enter that concludes with a boss cyclops(level 200-300). This would make dungeoneering moe rewarding and feel less like a minigame, while keeping a powerful and well sought after item rare enough.

[Maxingmck]

83 dungeoneerin is a good req

[anonymouse_]

Would be nice to have it as a dung reward, just so every noob and his brother wouldn't be running around with one :thumbup:

[Saru Inc]

Announced to cushion the fail of boots! DUN LISTEN!

 

The new boots update was awful, I'm glad I don't range much, if I did, I'd be really annoyed.

 

Also, w00t I'm in your sig :)

 

How much were the stats updated by?

 

83 dungeoneerin is a good req

 

I think I can guess what your Dung level is XD

[Sam]

 

IF I still played Runescape.

[wioneo]

Myself, and everyone here will most likely agree with this.

 

I concur.

[Jaded]

You know what? I think that putting the Dragon Defender as part of the mini dungeons that are planned would be a good idea.

 

Yes, more instanced content please! I hate competing with the crowds on release day :]

[thestig0]

Having it released as a dungeoneering reward would be a good idea, I always assumed they would bring it out with the Eastern Lands due to the origin of cyclopes, but if it is released with dungeoneering, well then I'd better get training :)