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− | '''Dark beasts''' are large, |
+ | '''Dark beasts''' are large, dog-like monsters requiring level 90 [[Slayer]] to harm. They attack with both magic and melee, though they use magic far more frequently than melee. The [[Iorwerth Clan]] encountered dark beasts in the [[Mourner Tunnels]] during the [[Elven Civil War]], and they often killed the slaves that the Iorwerth Clan were using to find the [[Temple of Light]]. |
− | A [[Mask of Gloom]] (and its [[Helm of Darkness|upgraded variant]]) can be used to have slayer masters give you the option of taking a dark beast task once a day, provided that you are wearing it. The [[ |
+ | A [[Mask of Gloom]] (and its [[Helm of Darkness|upgraded variant]]) can be used to have slayer masters give you the option of taking a dark beast task once a day, provided that you are wearing it. The [[dark beast assignment token]] also has similar mechanics, but only works on [[Morvran]]. |
Dark beasts are well known for their slightly uncommon [[blue charm]] drop, the [[dark bow]], and [[dark arrowheads]]. They are one of two creatures able to drop [[death talisman]]s, the other being [[dragon impling]]s. They are also good droppers of the [[rare drop table]], and are one of the slayer monsters to drop the [[crystal triskelion fragment|crystal triskelion]] pieces. |
Dark beasts are well known for their slightly uncommon [[blue charm]] drop, the [[dark bow]], and [[dark arrowheads]]. They are one of two creatures able to drop [[death talisman]]s, the other being [[dragon impling]]s. They are also good droppers of the [[rare drop table]], and are one of the slayer monsters to drop the [[crystal triskelion fragment|crystal triskelion]] pieces. |
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While dark beasts can only be accessed by members, their lower-level [[Revenant dark beast|revenant counterparts]] are on both member and free to play worlds. If assigned as a Slayer task, revenant dark beasts may take their place, although this is not recommended due to their higher damage output, slow respawn, and the risk of [[Player killing|player killers]]. |
While dark beasts can only be accessed by members, their lower-level [[Revenant dark beast|revenant counterparts]] are on both member and free to play worlds. If assigned as a Slayer task, revenant dark beasts may take their place, although this is not recommended due to their higher damage output, slow respawn, and the risk of [[Player killing|player killers]]. |
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− | Using good ranged equipment, [[soul split]], a [[bonecrusher]] and [[demon horn necklace]], a player can stay as long as they want |
+ | Using good ranged equipment, [[soul split]], a [[bonecrusher]] and [[demon horn necklace]], a player can stay as long as they want as their defence is quite low for their level. |
==Locations== |
==Locations== |
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+ | *[[Mourner Tunnels]] |
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+ | *[[Kuradal's Dungeon]] |
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+ | *[[Forinthry Dungeon]] |
− | If the player is killing dark beasts for a |
+ | If the player is killing dark beasts for a Slayer assignment then they can gain 20% additional Slayer experience by equipping a demonic skull. They can gain another 20% extra experience per kill if they accept a special slayer contract from Erskine while assigned dark beasts as a Slayer task. These experience bonuses stack, meaning the player may gain 40% extra Slayer experience. Completing a special slayer contract rewards the player with a choice of coins or combat experience. |
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− | ===Mourner Tunnels=== |
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− | [[File:Mourner Tunnels map.png|link=Map:Mourner Tunnels|right|400px]] |
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− | The dark beasts are in the tunnels between the Mourner headquarters in [[West Ardougne]] and the entrance to the [[Temple of Light]]. |
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− | When entering from the headquarters, the player must wear [[mourner gear]] and have the [[new key]] to enter the tunnels from the mourner headquarters basement. Mourner gear can be obtained during and after the [[Mourning's Ends Part I]] quest, but the player must have started the [[Mourning's Ends Part II]] quest to obtain the new key and enter the tunnels. |
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− | The new key is easily obtained in the mourner headquarters and can be readily discarded once in the tunnels to free up an inventory slot. Mourner gear is not well suited for fighting dark beasts, so players prefer to switch to ranged gear and heal up once in the tunnels. Mourner gear takes up six inventory slots which could otherwise be used more efficiently. The gear is sufficiently time consuming to obtain, however, so many players prefer not to discard it once in the tunnels. This leads them to seek other routes to the dark beasts. |
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− | After Mourning's Ends Part II, players can go to the [[death altar]] via the [[Abyss]] and then reach the tunnels by going through the [[Temple of Light]]. This method is dangerous though, since you may be attacked on the way to the Abyss, and both the Abyss and the temple have aggressive monsters. |
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− | After the [[Within The Light]] quest, players can have [[Eluned]] help them add a Temple-of-Light teleport to their [[crystal teleport seed]]s. This teleport is a very fast and safe way to reach an area near the dark beasts and avoids cluttering inventory with mourner gear, keys, or trinkets. |
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− | After [[Plague's End]] quest mourner gear is no longer required to enter the tunnels. The [[new key]] can be found by searching the head mourner's desk if the player wishes to enter the mines through their headquarters. |
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− | ===Kuradal's Dungeon=== |
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− | [[File:Kuradal's Dungeon map.png|link=Map:Kuradal's Dungeon|right|300px]] |
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− | Kuradal's Dungeon allows players who have not completed [[Mourning's Ends Part II]] to receive dark beasts as a Slayer task from Kuradal. The beasts are located in the second to last chamber of the dungeon, immediately before the [[iron dragon|iron]] and [[steel dragon]]s. However, as with all monsters in Kuradal's dungeon, they may only be fought if they have been assigned as a task by [[Kuradal]] or [[Morvran]]. |
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− | The Slayer mask or helm, the [[Mask of Gloom]] or [[Helm of Darkness]], provides two daily teleports straight to the Dark beast cave (or the Mourner tunnels). |
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− | Players with 90 Agility can take the shortcut near the dungeon entrance to get to them quickly. |
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− | The entrance to the dungeon is located in the [[Ancient Cavern]]. Players may quickly reach this area by using the [[ferocious ring]]'s teleport to arrive next to Kuradal or by using the [[fairy ring]] code {{fairycode|BJQ}} which will take players near the steps leading up to the dungeon entrance. :) |
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==Strategy and tactics== |
==Strategy and tactics== |
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Dark beasts are large, dog-like predators with massively muscled bodies that protect them from crushing weapons. I've managed to trap a few in the dungeon I'm guarding.|Kuradal}} |
Dark beasts are large, dog-like predators with massively muscled bodies that protect them from crushing weapons. I've managed to trap a few in the dungeon I'm guarding.|Kuradal}} |
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+ | {{cquote2|Well last time I fought Dark beasts I used a crossbow with bolts and took them down effectively. |
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+ | Dark beasts are large, dog-like predators with massively muscled bodies that protect them from crushing weapons. We found some while mining the Mourner tunnels, in search of the Temple of Light.|Morvran}} |
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==Drops== |
==Drops== |
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{{DropsLine|Name=Grimy lantadyme|Quantity=1 (noted)|Rarity=Uncommon}} |
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{{DropsLine|Name=Grimy dwarf weed|Quantity=1 (noted)|Rarity=Uncommon}} |
{{DropsLine|Name=Grimy dwarf weed|Quantity=1 (noted)|Rarity=Uncommon}} |
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{{DropsLine|Name=Belladonna seed|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}} |
{{DropsLine|Name=Belladonna seed|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}} |
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{{DropsLine|Name=Cactus seed|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}} |
{{DropsLine|Name=Cactus seed|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}} |
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{{DropsLine|Name=Dwarf weed seed|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare}} |
{{DropsLine|Name=Dwarf weed seed|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare}} |
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{{DropsLine|Name=Torstol seed|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}} |
{{DropsLine|Name=Torstol seed|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}} |
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{{DropsLine|Name=Coins|Quantity=6000-18000|Rarity=Common}} |
{{DropsLine|Name=Coins|Quantity=6000-18000|Rarity=Common}} |
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{{DropsLine|Name=Death talisman|Quantity=1|Rarity=Common}} |
{{DropsLine|Name=Death talisman|Quantity=1|Rarity=Common}} |
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===Tertiary drops=== |
===Tertiary drops=== |
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{{DropsTableHead}} |
{{DropsTableHead}} |
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− | {{DropsLine|Name=Ferocious ring|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare|Raritynotes=<ref>Only in [[Kuradal's dungeon]]</ref>|gemw=no}} |
+ | {{DropsLine|Name=Ferocious ring (5)|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare|Raritynotes=<ref>Only in [[Kuradal's dungeon]]</ref>|gemw=no}} |
{{DropsLine|Name=Curved bone|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare|gemw=no}} |
{{DropsLine|Name=Curved bone|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare|gemw=no}} |
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{{DropsLine|Name=Long bone|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare|gemw=no}} |
{{DropsLine|Name=Long bone|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare|gemw=no}} |
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* Dark beasts used to drop normal [[bones]], despite being a large monster. This was changed on [[11 April]] [[2012]] to [[big bones]]. This also gave them a chance to drop [[long bone]]s and [[curved bone]]s. |
* Dark beasts used to drop normal [[bones]], despite being a large monster. This was changed on [[11 April]] [[2012]] to [[big bones]]. This also gave them a chance to drop [[long bone]]s and [[curved bone]]s. |
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* On [[13 October]] [[2014]], dark beasts were one of many monsters to receive a reworked drop table. |
* On [[13 October]] [[2014]], dark beasts were one of many monsters to receive a reworked drop table. |
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− | * Before [[5 June]] [[2017]], Protect/Deflect magic reduced their damage by 95%; this was changed to 50%. |
+ | * Before [[5 June]] [[2017]], Protect/Deflect magic reduced their damage by 95%; this was changed to 50%. Their max hit was also increased to 1,080, though this was unintentional. This was reverted on [[12 June]] 2017. |
+ | * Dark beasts resemble an ancient rhinoceros species named Elasmotherium. Both have large, stocky bodies, and very large horns on the face. |
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+ | * As of [[1 February]] [[2018]], the highest kill count for this monster was 1,239,731 kills{{CiteGeneral|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/runescape/comments/7uqsoh/top_10_killers_per_slayer_creature/|title=Top 10 killers per Boss|author=Mod Shauny|date=2 Feb 2018|accessdate=2018-02-02|quote=Here are the top 10 kills for each Slayer creature in RuneScape, be aware that we've not listed display names for privacy purposes however if you wish to brag about one number being yours then we won't stop you!}}. |
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+ | ** This had increased to 1,415,899 by [[6 May]] 2018.{{CiteGeneral|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/runescape/comments/8hjcvq/top_slayer_killers_6th_may_2018/|author=Mod Shauny|date=6 May 2018|accessdate=2018-05-07|title=Top Slayer Killers - 6th May 2018|quote=Here are the top 10 kills for each Slayer creature in RuneScape, be aware that we've not listed display names for privacy purposes however if you wish to brag about one number being yours then we won't stop you!}} At this time, these were the most killed monsters of those tracked. |
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+ | ==References== |
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+ | {{reflist}} |
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{{Slayer monsters}} |
{{Slayer monsters}} |
Latest revision as of 12:20, 8 June 2019
Release | 17 October 2005 (Update) | |||||||||||||||||
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Members | Yes | |||||||||||||||||
Examine | ||||||||||||||||||
From a darker dimension. | ||||||||||||||||||
Combat info | ||||||||||||||||||
Level | LP | XP | XP | |||||||||||||||
105 | 8,500 | 846.4 | 279.3 | |||||||||||||||
Equipment XP (2H/MH & Armour/OH) | ||||||||||||||||||
50 / 33 / 16 | ||||||||||||||||||
Aggressive | Poisonous | |||||||||||||||||
Slayer | ||||||||||||||||||
Level | XP | Category | ||||||||||||||||
90 | 331.4 | Dark beasts | ||||||||||||||||
Assigned by | ||||||||||||||||||
Offensive | ||||||||||||||||||
Max hit | ||||||||||||||||||
600 | 0 | 600 | 0 | |||||||||||||||
Style | Speed | |||||||||||||||||
4 ticks (2.4s) | ||||||||||||||||||
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Defensive | ||||||||||||||||||
Armour | Weakness | |||||||||||||||||
1694 | 75 | |||||||||||||||||
Affinities | ||||||||||||||||||
90 | 45 | 65 | 55 | |||||||||||||||
Immunities | ||||||||||||||||||
Dark beasts are large, dog-like monsters requiring level 90 Slayer to harm. They attack with both magic and melee, though they use magic far more frequently than melee. The Iorwerth Clan encountered dark beasts in the Mourner Tunnels during the Elven Civil War, and they often killed the slaves that the Iorwerth Clan were using to find the Temple of Light.
A Mask of Gloom (and its upgraded variant) can be used to have slayer masters give you the option of taking a dark beast task once a day, provided that you are wearing it. The dark beast assignment token also has similar mechanics, but only works on Morvran.
Dark beasts are well known for their slightly uncommon blue charm drop, the dark bow, and dark arrowheads. They are one of two creatures able to drop death talismans, the other being dragon implings. They are also good droppers of the rare drop table, and are one of the slayer monsters to drop the crystal triskelion pieces.
While dark beasts can only be accessed by members, their lower-level revenant counterparts are on both member and free to play worlds. If assigned as a Slayer task, revenant dark beasts may take their place, although this is not recommended due to their higher damage output, slow respawn, and the risk of player killers.
Using good ranged equipment, soul split, a bonecrusher and demon horn necklace, a player can stay as long as they want as their defence is quite low for their level.
Locations
If the player is killing dark beasts for a Slayer assignment then they can gain 20% additional Slayer experience by equipping a demonic skull. They can gain another 20% extra experience per kill if they accept a special slayer contract from Erskine while assigned dark beasts as a Slayer task. These experience bonuses stack, meaning the player may gain 40% extra Slayer experience. Completing a special slayer contract rewards the player with a choice of coins or combat experience.
Strategy and tactics
“ | Well last time I fought Dark beasts I used a crossbow with bolts and took them down effectively.
Dark beasts are large, dog-like predators with massively muscled bodies that protect them from crushing weapons. I've managed to trap a few in the dungeon I'm guarding. |
” |
— Kuradal
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“ | Well last time I fought Dark beasts I used a crossbow with bolts and took them down effectively.
Dark beasts are large, dog-like predators with massively muscled bodies that protect them from crushing weapons. We found some while mining the Mourner tunnels, in search of the Temple of Light. |
” |
— Morvran
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Drops
100% drop
Item | Quantity | Rarity | GE price | |
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Big bones | 1 | Always | 203 |
Charms
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65% | 9% | 4% | 8% | 14% |
Represents a 90% confidence range based on a sample of 145,030 kills. 1 charm is dropped at a time. Add data to the log (requires JavaScript). |
Main drop
Item | Quantity | Rarity | GE price | |
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Rune full helm | 1 | Uncommon | 20,892 | |
Rune chainbody | 1 | Uncommon | 29,002 | |
Dark bow | 1 | Rare[1] | 77,444 | |
Fellstalk seed | 3 | Common | 2,175 | |
Grimy toadflax | 2 (noted) | Uncommon | 22,500 | |
Grimy lantadyme | 1 (noted) | Uncommon | 7,551 | |
Grimy dwarf weed | 1 (noted) | Uncommon | 8,476 | |
Belladonna seed | 1 | Uncommon | 1,007 | |
Cactus seed | 1 | Uncommon | 1,016 | |
Toadflax seed | 1 | Uncommon | 9,872 | |
Irit seed | 1 | Uncommon | 1,018 | |
Avantoe seed | 1 | Uncommon | 375 | |
Kwuarm seed | 1 | Uncommon | 12,857 | |
Snapdragon seed | 1 | Uncommon | 293 | |
Lantadyme seed | 1 | Rare | 726 | |
Dwarf weed seed | 1 | Rare | 822 | |
Torstol seed | 1 | Very rare | 540 | |
Poison ivy seed | 1 | Unknown | 302 | |
Coins | 6,000–18,000 | Common | 6,000–18,000 | |
Death talisman | 1 | Common | 932 | |
Shark | 2 | Uncommon | 3,866 | |
Dark arrowheads | 5–15 | Uncommon | 1,415–4,245 | |
Death rune | 10 | Uncommon | 2,320 | |
Adamantite ore | 6 (noted) | Uncommon | 1,362 | |
Sirenic scale | 1 | Rare | 698,722 | |
Rare drop table | 1 | Rare | Not sold |
Tertiary drops
Item | Quantity | Rarity | GE price | |
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Ferocious ring (5) | 1 | Rare[2] | Not sold | |
Curved bone | 1 | Rare | Not sold | |
Long bone | 1 | Rare | Not sold | |
Spirit sapphire | 1 | Rare | Not sold | |
Spirit emerald | 1 | Rare | Not sold | |
Spirit ruby | 1 | Rare | Not sold | |
Crystal triskelion fragment 1[3] | 1 | Very rare | Not sold | |
Crystal triskelion fragment 2[3] | 1 | Very rare | Not sold | |
Crystal triskelion fragment 3[3] | 1 | Very rare | Not sold | |
Court summons | 1 | Very rare | Not sold | |
Starved ancient effigy | 1 | Very rare | Not sold |
- ^ Estimated at 1/486 using gathered Adventurer's Log data as of 18 September 2012.
- ^ Only in Kuradal's dungeon
- ^ a b c Triskelion fragments are dropped in order.
Rare drop table
- This monster has access to the rare drop table.
Luck-enhancing items such as a ring of wealth or luck of the dwarves are not required to access the table.
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Item | Quantity | Rarity | GE price | |
Coins | 250–500 | Common | 250–500 | |
Uncut sapphire | 1 | Common | 809 | |
Uncut emerald | 1 | Common | 2,555 | |
Uncut ruby | 1 | Common | 1,842 | |
Uncut diamond | 1 | Common | 4,843 | |
Uncut diamond | 45–55 (noted) | Rare | 217,935–266,365 | |
Loop half of a key | 1 | Common | 11,053 | |
Tooth half of a key | 1 | Common | 11,538 | |
Uncut dragonstone | 1 | Uncommon | 12,077 | |
Uncut dragonstone | 45–55 (noted) | Rare | 543,465–664,235 | |
Dragon longsword | 1 | Common | 56,212 | |
Dragon spear | 1 | Rare | 35,861 | |
Battlestaff | 180–220 (noted) | Rare | 542,160–662,640 | |
Rune javelin | 5 | Rare | 905 | |
Rune platebody | 1 | Uncommon | 37,480 | |
Rune platebody | 15–25 (noted) | Rare | 562,200–937,000 | |
Shield left half | 1 | Rare | 64,399 | |
Dragon helm | 1 | Uncommon | 58,601 | |
Rune arrowheads | 113–137 | Common | 14,916–18,084 | |
Onyx bolts | 135–165 | Very rare | 1,003,725–1,226,775 | |
Chaos talisman | 1 | Rare | 1,923 | |
Nature talisman | 1 | Rare | 1,473 | |
Water talisman | 65–82 (noted) | Rare | 164,320–207,296 | |
Earth talisman | 65–82 (noted) | Rare | 12,025–15,170 | |
Fire talisman | 25–35 (noted) | Rare | 5,225–7,315 | |
Raw lobster | 135–165 (noted) | Common | 47,655–58,245 | |
Raw shark | 225–275 (noted) | Uncommon | 321,075–392,425 | |
Big bones | 68–82 (noted) | Uncommon | 13,804–16,646 | |
Dragon bones | 180–220 (noted) | Rare | 384,480–469,920 | |
Coal | 200–1,100 (noted) | Uncommon | 22,400–123,200 | |
Gold ore | 90–110 (noted) | Common | 52,830–64,570 | |
Adamantite ore | 180–220 (noted) | Uncommon | 40,860–49,940 | |
Adamant bar | 14–16 (noted) | Common | 24,654–28,176 | |
Adamant bar | 135–165 (noted) | Rare | 237,735–290,565 | |
Runite ore | 90–110 (noted) | Rare | 127,710–156,090 | |
Rune bar | 3 (noted) | Common | 8,955 | |
Rune bar | 45–55 (noted) | Rare | 134,325–164,175 | |
Grimy torstol | 90–110 (noted) | Uncommon | 485,010–592,790 | |
Grimy snapdragon | 90–110 (noted) | Uncommon | 161,010–196,790 | |
Super restore (4) | 45–55 (noted) | Uncommon | 125,910–153,890 | |
Prayer potion (4) | 45–55 (noted) | Uncommon | 130,950–160,050 | |
Lantadyme seed | 14–16 | Uncommon | 10,164–11,616 | |
Dwarf weed seed | 14–16 | Uncommon | 11,508–13,152 | |
Magic seed | 4 | Uncommon | 209,856 | |
Palm tree seed | 10 | Rare | 396,000 | |
Flax | 450–550 (noted) | Common | 43,200–52,800 | |
Molten glass | 45–55 (noted) | Common | 27,585–33,715 | |
Soft clay | 450–550 (noted) | Uncommon | 188,550–230,450 | |
Yew logs | 68–82 (noted) | Uncommon | 11,356–13,694 | |
Yew logs | 675–825 (noted) | Rare | 112,725–137,775 | |
Teak plank | 45–55 (noted) | Uncommon | 16,740–20,460 | |
Mahogany plank | 270–330 (noted) | Rare | 356,670–435,930 | |
Blurberry Special | 1 | Uncommon | 12,008 | |
Vecna skull | 1 | Very rare* | 124,871 | |
Hazelmere's signet ring | 1 | Very rare* | 1,432,268,388 | |
Brawling gloves (Melee) | 1 | Very rare | Not sold | |
Brawling gloves (Magic) | 1 | Very rare | Not sold | |
Brawling gloves (Ranged) | 1 | Very rare | Not sold | |
Brawling gloves (Agility) | 1 | Very rare | Not sold | |
Brawling gloves (Cooking) | 1 | Very rare | Not sold | |
Brawling gloves (FM) | 1 | Very rare | Not sold | |
Brawling gloves (Fishing) | 1 | Very rare | Not sold | |
Brawling gloves (Hunter) | 1 | Very rare | Not sold | |
Brawling gloves (Mining) | 1 | Very rare | Not sold | |
Brawling gloves (Prayer) | 1 | Very rare | Not sold | |
Brawling gloves (Smithing) | 1 | Very rare | Not sold | |
Brawling gloves (Thieving) | 1 | Very rare | Not sold | |
Brawling gloves (WC) | 1 | Very rare | Not sold | |
Crystal triskelion fragment 1 | 1 | Very rare | Not sold | |
Crystal triskelion fragment 2 | 1 | Very rare | Not sold | |
Crystal triskelion fragment 3 | 1 | Very rare | Not sold |
Universal drops
- Universal drops are dropped by nearly every monster outside of Daemonheim.
- These drops are dropped alongside main drops.
Item | Quantity | Rarity | GE price | |
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Key token | 1 | Rare | Not sold | |
Mimic kill token | 1 | Very rare | 5,575 |
Trivia
- Dark beasts were involved in the God Wars, as evidenced by the revenant dark beasts located in the Forinthry Dungeon.
- Dark beasts used to drop normal bones, despite being a large monster. This was changed on 11 April 2012 to big bones. This also gave them a chance to drop long bones and curved bones.
- On 13 October 2014, dark beasts were one of many monsters to receive a reworked drop table.
- Before 5 June 2017, Protect/Deflect magic reduced their damage by 95%; this was changed to 50%. Their max hit was also increased to 1,080, though this was unintentional. This was reverted on 12 June 2017.
- Dark beasts resemble an ancient rhinoceros species named Elasmotherium. Both have large, stocky bodies, and very large horns on the face.
- As of 1 February 2018, the highest kill count for this monster was 1,239,731 kills[1].