OSRS Wyrm Strategy Guide

There is more than one dragon-type creature in OSRS. Some are relatively easy to beat, while others try to put up more fight in them. One of the dragon types that can give you trouble are the wyrms. These majestic creatures are rewarding and challenging to fight at the same time.

What Are Wyrms In OSRS?

Wyrms are dragon-like creatures in OSRS. You can find them at the lower level of the Kauulm Slayer Dungeon. They are an ancient race of dragons that were said to be powerful enough to destroy cities and entire armies on their own. According to the game's lore, wyrms started to slowly disappear because of their involvement in the God Wars.

The wyrms that you'll be facing in OSRS right now are basically failed experiments of a Dragonkin named Karuulm. Despite being inferior to the original wyrms, they're still deadly in their own right.

If you want to kill them, you must be at level 62 Slayer first. Aside from being a means to level your combat skills and earn money in the game, killing wyrms is also required for the Hard Kourend and Kebos Diary. There are also Easy Combat Achievements tied to it.

Where To Find OSRS Wyrms?

Wyrms are located in the Karuulm Slayer Dungeon - at the lower level. The easiest way to get here is by using the fairy ring code, cir which will teleport you directly to the south of the mountain. Getting to the area is easy but the hard part is moving around the dungeon.

Since this is a volcano, you need to wear any of the following: boots of stone, boots of brimstone, or granite boots. This can help negate the damage you can take from the heat of the dungeon floor. On the other hand, if you've completed the Elite Kourend and Kebos Diary, wearing any of the footwear is no longer needed.

OSRS Wyrm Guide

What sets aside wyrms from other dragons is that you don't need any dragonfire protection when going against them. You can instead focus on increasing your defenses rather than equipping against dragonfire.

Once engaged, wyrms will slither on the ground. If you attack them, they'll start to attack you with Melee and Magic attacks. You can shut down their Melee attacks by attacking them from a distance because when you're far, they'll be forced to use Magic only. That said, a Ranged approach is highly recommended against them.

To further decrease their damage, cast spells like Protect from Magic or where armor with high magic defense. Wyrms are immune to venom and poison so don't bother using these against them. The dwarf multicannon is also not useable in the area.

If have dragonbane weapons, use them against the wyrms as they are pretty vulnerable to it. Below are two equipment setup options worth trying.

Ranged Setup

• Head:

  • Slayer helmet (i)
  • Masori mask (f)
  • Armadyl helmet
  • Crystal helm

• Neck:

  • Necklace of anguish
  • Amulet of fury
  • Amulet of glory

• Back:

  • Ava's assembler
  • Ranging cape(t)
  • Ava's accumulator

• Body:

  • Masori body (f)
  • Ancient d'hide body / Blessed body
  • Karil's leathertop
  • Crystal body

• Legs:

  • Masori chaps (f)
  • Ancient chaps / Blessed chaps
  • Karil's leatherskirt
  • Crystal legs

• Weapon:

  • Toxic blowpipe
  • Dragon hunter crossbow
  • Bow of faerdhinen

• Shield:

  • Twisted buckler
  • Dragonfire ward
  • Odium ward
  • Book of law

• Ammo/Spell:

  • Diamond dragon bolts (e)
  • Amethyst broad bolts
  • Rada's blessing 4
  • Rada's blessing 3 / Rada's blessing 2 / Holy blessing

• Hands:

  • Zaryte vambraces

  • Barrows gloves
  • Dragon gloves

• Boots:

  • Pegasian boots
  • Ancient d'hide boots / Blessed boots
  • Boots of brimstone
  • Boots of stone

• Ring:

  • Venator ring
  • Archers ring (i)

Melee Setup

• Head:

  • Slayer helmet (i)
  • Torva full helm
  • Neitiznot faceguard
  • Helm of neitiznot

• Neck:

  • Amulet of torture
  • Amulet of fury
  • Amulet of glory

• Back:

  • Infernal cape
  • Fire cape
  • Ardougne cloak 4

• Body:

  • Torva platebody
  • Bandos chestplate
  • Fighter torso

• Legs:

  • Torva platelegs
  • Bandos tassets
  • Obsidian platelegs

• Weapon:

  • Scythe of vitur
  • Dragon hunter lance
  • Ghrazi rapier
  • Blade of saeldor (c)
  • Inquisitor's mace

• Shield:

  • Avernic defender
  • Dragon defender
  • Rune defender

• Ammo/Spell:

  • Rada's blessing 4
  • Holy blessing / Rada's blessing 3 / Rada's blessing 2

• Hands:

  • Ferocious gloves
  • Barrows gloves
  • Dragon gloves

• Boots:

  • Primordial boots
  • Dragon boots
  • Boots of brimstone
  • Boots of stone

• Ring:

  • Ultor ring
  • Berserker ring (i)

• Special attack:

  • Voidwaker
  • Saradomin godsword
  • Dragon claws

How To Safespot Wyrms

If you're doing a Slayer Task, you can find idle wyrms located on the eastern alcove in the second island. You can attack this and then lure them into a corner to trap them. This method is only applicable if you're taking a Ranged approach against wyrms. With this method, you can safely attack them as long as you stay out of their magic attack range of 6 squares.

If they're unable to attack back, wyrms will eventually return to their idle state at which point, they'll walk out of the safespot area. Trying to run after the wyrm might eventually lead to it hitting you back.

To make this method more effective, find a Ranged weapon with 5 speed like the Magic Longbow or Rune Crossbow with Rapid setting. With practice, you'll be able to attack the wyrm once it begins to walk away.

Wyrm Rewards OSRS

Fighting wyrms can be very rewarding. If you're looking to earn money, it's worth noting that a single wyrm kill can be worth 5,216 gold. On a Slayer task, it notches up to 6,271 gold and 7,426 if on a Konar task. Aside from the huge sum of money, wyrms are the only monsters to drop dragon sword and dragoon harpoon.

The dragon sword is currently the best shortsword in the game. It has a higher stab and slash bonus from the leaf-bladed sword but it has a lower strength bonus as well. To use this, you'll need level 60 Attack.

The dragon harpoon is also a pretty powerful weapon with stats comparable to the dragon dagger. Aside from combat, you can also use it for this for fishing. When used for fishing, it has 20% increased catch rate compared to a regular harpoon.

Below is a table for wyrm drops.

Hunt The Wyrms

Wyrms might not be the biggest challenge you'll face in OSRS but they're still worth preparing for. Getting the dragon shortsword and dragon harpoons are going to make all of the trouble worth it as well.