Old School RuneScape Wyrm Hunting Guide
What Are Wyrms in OSRS?
Wyrms are dragon-like monsters located primarily in the Wyrm Slayer Cave (also known as the Wyrm Cave), which is accessed after completing certain Slayer requirements or quests. These creatures are popular for their good experience rates in both melee and ranged combat, and their drops can be valuable to players.
There are several variants of Wyrms:
Green Wyrms: The most common and weakest variant.
Blue Wyrms: Slightly stronger and more rewarding.
Red Wyrms: The strongest variant found in the cave.
Each type of Wyrm has varying combat levels and drop tables, making the choice of which Wyrm to fight dependent on your combat level, gear, and goals.
Where to Find Wyrms
The primary location to fight Wyrms is the Wyrm Slayer Cave, located in the Kebos Lowlands region. To access this cave, players typically need:
Level 60 Slayer to be assigned Wyrms by a Slayer master.
Completion of the "The Fremennik Trials" quest is recommended but not mandatory.
How to Get to the Wyrm Slayer Cave
Teleport to Nieve or Steve (if you have access).
Travel to the Kebos Lowlands via fairy ring (code: CIR).
Walk south from the fairy ring portal to the Wyrm Slayer Cave entrance.
Use a Slayer task for Wyrms to enter the cave; otherwise, you cannot enter.
Combat Stats and Behavior of Wyrms
Combat Levels
Green Wyrms: Combat level 91
Blue Wyrms: Combat level 117
Red Wyrms: Combat level 127
Attacks and Mechanics
Wyrms attack using melee and have a moderate attack speed. They can be aggressive, attacking players within a certain radius. Their attacks are straightforward with no special mechanics such as ranged or magic attacks, making them relatively safe for players who use ranged or melee from a distance.
Recommended Combat Styles and Gear
Wyrms are versatile enough that you can use melee, ranged, or magic, but most players prefer melee or ranged due to damage output and efficiency.
Melee Setup
Weapons: Abyssal whip, Dragon scimitar, or any fast-hitting weapon.
Armor: Barrows gear (e.g., Dharok's, Torag's) or Bandos for high defense and strength bonuses.
Inventory: Bring food such as sharks or manta rays, and a prayer potion if using protection prayers.
Prayers: Use Protect from Melee to reduce incoming damage.
Specials: If available, use weapon special attacks like Dragon dagger (p++) special attack for faster kills.
Ranged Setup
Weapons: Rune crossbow or better with broad bolts or dragon bolts.
Armor: Karil's set or Black d'hide for range bonus and decent defense.
Inventory: Ranged boosting potions, food, and prayer potions.
Prayers: Use Protect from Melee and Eagle Eye or Rigour for increased ranged damage.
Magic Setup
Magic is less common but still viable with good gear:
Spells: Use standard combat spells such as Firebolt or higher.
Armor: Mystic or Ahrim's robes for magic bonuses.
Inventory: Bring runes, food, and prayer potions.
Best Strategies for Killing Wyrms
1. Use Protect from Melee
Wyrms hit quite hard, especially red wyrms, so using the Protect from Melee prayer is highly recommended. This prayer will significantly reduce damage taken, allowing for longer trips and less food consumption.
2. Efficient Movement and Positioning
Wyrms can be kited by ranged or magic users. If you use melee, position yourself carefully to avoid unnecessary damage and maximize your DPS.
3. Use Slayer Tasks
To gain Slayer experience alongside combat XP, make sure you are assigned Wyrms as your Slayer task. This also allows you to enter the cave.
4. Inventory Management
Bring enough food to sustain your trip, but also consider carrying items like stamina potions for running efficiency and prayer potions to maintain Protect from Melee.
Drops and Profitability
Wyrms have a decent drop table, making them profitable, especially for mid to high-level players. Here are some notable drops:
Green Wyrms: Bones, green dragonhide, and OSRS gold.
Blue Wyrms: Blue dragonhide, rune items (occasionally), and higher coin drops.
Red Wyrms: Rune items, dragon bones, valuable herbs, and occasionally rare drops like the Dragon med helm.
Many players farm Wyrms primarily for the dragon bones, which are valuable for Prayer training, and for the dragon hides, which can be sold or used for crafting.
Tips for Maximizing Your Wyrm Killing Efficiency
Use aggressive prayer combos: Combine Protect from Melee with Rigour or Eagle Eye to maximize defense and offense.
Bring teleports: Have an emergency teleport ready, such as a teleport tab or a quick teleport spell, in case of emergency.
Practice efficient banking: If you're farming for profit or bones, be efficient with banking runs to maximize time spent killing. You can also buy OSRS gold to banking.
Group Killing: If possible, kill in a small group to speed up kills, but note the loot will be shared.
Alternative Locations to Kill Wyrms
If you want to avoid the Slayer cave or do not have the required Slayer level, you can kill Wyrms in other locations like:
Brimhaven Dungeon: Green Wyrms appear here, but the cave is more crowded.
Kourend Catacombs: Some variants of wyrms spawn here as well.
However, the Wyrm Slayer Cave remains the most efficient and safest location.
Conclusion
Wyrms in OSRS offer an excellent balance of decent combat XP, good loot, and engaging gameplay for mid-level players. By gearing appropriately, using effective combat strategies, and managing your inventory smartly, you can maximize your efficiency while hunting these fearsome dragon-like creatures.
Whether you are training Slayer, looking for profit, or simply enjoying the thrill of combat, Wyrms are a solid choice for players aiming to progress their skills and wealth in Old School RuneScape.