Skeletal Wyverns are a profitable and iconic Slayer task in Old School RuneScape, offering valuable drops like Wyvern Visage, Runite bars, and high alchables. However, their ice breath and high Defence make them a challenge if you're unprepared. This guide breaks down how to kill them efficiently, whether you're on a Slayer task or farming for gold.
Recommended Stats
Combat Level: 90+
Slayer: 72 (if on task)
Prayer: 43+ (Protect from Melee)
Magic/Ranged: 75+ for efficiency
Herblore: 55+ for super antifires (optional)
Location
Skeletal Wyverns are found in the Asgarnian Ice Dungeon, which lies south of Port Sarim and west of Mudskipper Point. To access them:
- Head to the dungeon entrance near Thurgo's house.
- Enter and follow the path through the Skeletal Wyvern cave.
Recommended Teleports:
- Rimmington teleport tablet + run south
- Fairy ring AIQ (Mudskipper Point) + run northeast
Ice Breath Protection
Skeletal Wyverns are known for their powerful ice breath, which can deal over 50 damage if you're not protected.
These items negate or reduce ice breath:
Elemental Shield (Quest: Elemental Workshop I)
Mind Shield (Elemental Workshop II)
Dragonfire Shield (charged)
Ancient Wyvern Shield (best protection)
Anti-dragon shields and antifire potions do ⌠NOT ⌠work on Wyvern breath
Combat Strategy
Magic Setup
Head slot: Ancestral hat
Neck slot: Occult necklace
Cape slot: Imbued Saradomin cape
Body slot: Ancestral Robe Top
Leg slot: Ancestral Robe Bottom
Weapon slot: Trident of the Swamp
Shield slot: Dragonfire ward / Dragonfire shield
Ammo slot: Rada's Blessing
Glove slot: Tormented bracelet / Barrows gloves
Boot slot: Eternal boots / Infinity boots
Ring slot: Magus ring / Seer's ring
Inventory
Prayer potions, Bonecrusher, Herb Sack, Rune Pouch, high-healing food, teleport tab, shield for protection
Ranged Setup (Budget Option)
Head slot: Masori mask
Neck slot: Necklace of anguish
Cape slot: Quiver / Ava's assembler
Body slot: Masori's Body / Karil's top
Leg slot: Masori's Chaps / Karil's skirt
Weapon slot: Dragon Hunter Crossbow / Rune c'bow
Ammo slot: Diamond Dragon Bolt (e) / Broad-bolts
Glove slot: Zaryte vambraces / Barrows gloves
Shield slot: Dragonfire ward / Dragonfire shield
Boot slot: Pegasian boots / Snakeskin boots
Ring slot: Venator ring / Archer's ring
Inventory:
Ranging potions, prayer pots, Bonecrusher, Herb Sack, Rune Pouch, shield, teleport out
Melee Setup (Less common)
Head slot: Torva Full Helm / Slayer helm (i)
Neck slot: Amulet of Rancour / Amulet of Torture
Cape slot: Infernal cape / Fire cape
Body slot: Torva Platebody / Fighter torso
Leg slot: Torva Platelegs / Obsidian legs
Weapon slot: Dragon Hunter Lance / Abyssal whip
Shield slot: Dragonfire Ward / Dragonfire shield
Ammo slot: Rada's blessing
Glove slot: Barrows gloves / Ferocious gloves
Boot slot: Primordial boots / Dragon boots
Ring slot: Ultor ring / Berserker ring (i)
Inventory
Prayer pots, High-healing food, Super Combat Potion, Bonecrusher, Herb Sack, Rune Pouch
Safe Spotting
There are multiple safe spots inside the Wyvern chamber:
- Behind rocks and stalagmites on the outer wall
- Lure a Wyvern, step behind a tile obstacle, and cast or shoot safely
Tip: Avoid standing in the middle--this will aggro multiple Wyverns.
Loot & Profits
Skeletal Wyverns are great for profit due to:
Wyvern Visage (30M+ rare drop)
Runite Bolts, Bars, Adamant Gear, Herbs, Clue Scrolls
Average money making method per hour: 400k-700k+
Bring High Alch runes to turn the loot into GP instantly and save inventory spaces.
Ironman Strategy
For Ironman accounts, Skeletal Wyverns are a crucial mid-to-late game money and supply source.
Why Kill Them?
- Chance at Wyvern Visage for the Dragonfire Ward
- Steady supply of Runite bars, bolts, adamant gear, and noted herbs
- Early source of High Alch items and clue scrolls
Recommended Preparation
- Unlock Elemental Workshop I/II for a Mind or Elemental Shield
- Bring a rune pouch (if available) for Alching + Teleports
- Consider using Prayer for Protection early on
- Use safe spots to avoid damage if using Ranged or Magic
Tip: Bring a Gem Bag, Herb Sack, Rune Pouch, and high alchemy casts to minimize banking.
Slayer Task Bonuses
If you're assigned Skeletal Wyverns as a Slayer task assigned by Cheldeaer onwards (requires level 72 Slayer), you gain several advantages, such as:
Slayer Helmet (i) Perks:
- Damage and accuracy boost (up to +16.67%) when wearing a Slayer helmet (imbued) against task monsters.
- Works for all combat styles--Magic, Ranged, and Melee.
- Also acts as a face and nose protection item, saving inventory slots.
Tips for Efficiency
- Use a Slayer Helm (i) if on task for damage boosts
- Unlock Bonecrusher or bring a Herb Sack to reduce bank trips
- Set up quick prayers and attack hotkeys to stay mobile
- Consider using a cannon (very niche due to cost)
Drop Table
100%
Pre-roll
Weapons & Armour
Earth battlestaff - 1/32
Battlestaff - 1/42.67
Rune axe - 1/42.67
Rune battleaxe - 1/64
Rune warhammer - 1/64
Rune full helm - 1/64
Rune kiteshield - 1/64
Runes & Ammunition
Air rune - 1/21.33
Rune arrow - 1/25.6
Water rune - 1/32
Chaos rune - 1/32
Law rune - 1/32
Death rune - 1/32
Blood rune - 1/32
Adamant bolts - 1/42.67
Runite bolts - 1/42.67
Soul rune - 1/128
Herbs
Grimy guam leaf - 1/73.1
Grimy marrentill - 1/97.5
Grimy tarromin - 1/130
Grimy harralander - 1/167.2
Grimy ranarr weed - 1/212.8
Grimy irit leaf - 1/292.6
Grimy avantoe - 1/390.1
Grimy kwuarm - 1/468.1
Grimy cadantine - 1/585.1
Grimy lantadyme - 1/780.2
Grimy dwarf weed - 1/780.2
Resources
Pure essence - 1/16
Magic logs - 1/21.33
Adamantite bar - 1/21.33
Iron ore - 1/42.67
Uncut ruby - 1/64
Uncut diamond - 1/64
Other
Rare Drop Table
Coins - 1/260.06
Loop half of key - 1/270.95
Tooth half of key - 1/270.95
Uncut sapphire - 1/1,092.27
Runite bar - 1/1,092.27
Nature rune - 1/1,820.44
Rune 2h sword - 1/1,820.44
Rune battleaxe - 1/1,820.44
Uncut emerald - 1/2,184.53
Law rune - 1/2,730.67
Death rune - 1/2,730.67
Steel arrow - 1/2,730.67
Rune arrow - 1/2,730.67
Adamant javelin - 1/2,730.67
Rune sq shield - 1/2,730.67
Dragonstone - 1/2,730.67
Silver ore - 1/2,730.67
Uncut ruby - 1/4,369.07
Rune kiteshield - 1/5,461.33
Dragon med helm - 1/5,461.33
Rune spear - 1/5,765.37
Shield left half - 1/11,530.73
Chaos talisman - 1/11,650.84
Dragon spear - 1/15,374.31
Uncut diamond - 1/17,476.27
Rune javelin - 1/34,952.53
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