Welcome to the guide on soloing Dagannoth Kings (DKS) in Old School RS (OSRS). The Dagannoth Kings—Prime, Rex, and Supreme—are formidable bosses located deep within the Waterbirth Island dungeon. Each boss employs a different attack style and has unique weaknesses and drops, making them a challenging yet rewarding grind for medium to high-level accounts. With recent updates, DKS has become even more lucrative, especially with the anticipated ring upgrades from the Desert Treasure 2 bosses.

Requirements and Recommended Stats

Before diving into the gear and strategies, here are the recommended stats and OSRS items you should aim for:

    • Minimum Stats: 70+ in Attack, Strength, Defense, Magic, and Ranged.

    • Recommended Stats: 80+ for extended trips; 90+ for optimized efficiency.

    • Prayer: 43 Prayer for protection prayers; higher levels for offensive prayers like Piety (70), Rigour (74), and Augury (77) are beneficial but not mandatory.

    • Quests: Completing the Elite Fremennik Diaries is highly recommended for noted Dagannoth bones, enhancing profitability and efficiency.

Gear Setup

Helm Slot

    • Best-in-Slot: Imbued Slayer Helm (or Imbued Black Mask)

    • Alternative: Torva Helmet, Serpentine Helm (offers poison immunity, reducing the need for antidotes)

Cape Slot

    • Best-in-Slot: Infernal Cape

    • Alternative: Fire Cape, Mythical Cape, Ardougne Cloak (for utility)

Amulet Slot

    • Best-in-Slot: Amulet of Torture

    • Alternatives: Amulet of Fury, Necklace of Anguish, Occult Necklace, Glory

Weapon Selection

    • Melee: Scythe of Vitur > Inquisitor's Mace > Ghrazi Rapier > Blade of Saeldor > Abyssal Tentacle > Whip

    • Ranged: Twisted Bow > Blowpipe (Amethyst Darts) > Crystal Bow > Rune Crossbow (Diamond Bolts)

    • Magic: Sanguinesti Staff > Trident of the Swamp > Trident of the Seas > Iban's Staff

Shield Slot

    • Best-in-Slot: Elysian Spirit Shield (for extended trips)

    • Alternative: Dragonfire Ward, Obsidian Shield, Dragon Defender (if using one-handed weapons)

Body and Leg Slots

    • Melee: Torva Platebody and Platelegs > Serpentine Torso and Tassets > Barrows Armor

    • Ranged: Armadyl Chestplate and Chainskirt > Karil's Top and Skirt > Black D'hide

Gloves and Boots

    • Gloves: Ferocious Gloves > Barrows Gloves > Regen Bracelet

    • Boots: Primordial Boots > Dragon Boots > Guardian Boots

Ring Slot

    • Best-in-Slot: Ring of Suffering (i) > Berserker Ring (i) > Ring of the Gods (i)

    • Upcoming: Look forward to upgraded rings from the Desert Treasure 2 bosses.

Inventory Setup

Range and Magic Switches

    • Range: Twisted Bow, Blowpipe, Crystal Bow (or equivalent), and necessary ammo.

    • Magic: Sanguinesti Staff, Trident of the Swamp/Seas, Iban's Staff, and necessary runes.

    • Essentials: Super Combat/Ranging Potions, Prayer Potions, Super Restores, Stamina Potions (for long runs), Antipoison (if not using Serpentine Helm), Food for emergencies.

Special Equipment

    • Utility: Pet Rock (for door opening), Rune Thrownaxe (for ranged door opening), House Tabs for quick access.

Traveling to Dagannoth Kings

Navigating to the DKS lair involves traveling to Waterbirth Island:

    • Teleports: Waterbirth Island Teleport (Lunar Spellbook), House Tabs (set your house to Rellekka for quicker access), or travel via boat from Rellekka.

Fighting Dagannoth Kings

Approach

    • Enter the dungeon and navigate through the various rooms to reach the DKS lair.

    • Utilize Protect from Melee, Range, or Magic prayers as per the attacking Dagonnoth Kings.

    • Strategize based on your gear setup—switch between melee, ranged, and magic as needed.

Strategy Tips

    • Prime (Magic Weakness): Utilize melee or ranged attacks, protect from magic.

    • Rex (Melee Weakness): Use magic or ranged attacks, protect from melee.

    • Supreme (Ranged Weakness): Opt for melee or magic attacks, protect from ranged.

    • Rotation: Adapt your attacks and prayers accordingly, maximizing damage while minimizing incoming damage.

Loot and Rewards

The rewards from DKS include:

    • Drops: Rings (Berserker, Warrior, Archers, Seers), Dagannoth Bones, Dragon Hatchets, OSRS Gold and other valuable loot.

    • Noted Bones: Enhanced by completing Elite Fremennik Diaries, boosting profitability.

Conclusion

Mastering Dagannoth Kings in OSRS requires preparation, strategy, and the right gear. Whether aiming for unique drops or enhancing your combat skills, DKS provides a challenging yet rewarding experience in Old School RuneScape. For further insights or questions on optimizing your setup, feel free to comment below. Happy grinding!

RSorder Team