OSRS Vorkath Guide: Efficient Kills for Max GP/Hour (2025)

Q: What quests and stats are absolutely required for Vorkath?

The hard requirement is completing Dragon Slayer II. Stat-wise, while lower is possible, efficiency drastically increases with higher stats. Recommended minimums for decent kills are 85+ Ranged (using Dragon Hunter Crossbow or Bowfa) or 85+ Attack/Strength (using Dragon Hunter Lance). Higher Defence (80+) and Prayer (74+ for Rigour or 70+ for Piety) are also highly beneficial. See the main DS2 Quest Guide for quest specifics.

Q: Is Vorkath still good money in OSRS 2025?

Yes! Vorkath remains one of the most consistent high GP/hour bosses in OSRS. While not typically offering multi-billion drops like Raids, its standard loot table (dragonhides, bones, alchables) combined with chances at valuable uniques (Draconic Visage, Skeletal Visage) results in reliable profit, often ranging from 2-4+ Million GP/hour depending on your gear, stats, and efficiency. It's a staple money maker.

Q: What's the 'Woox Walk' method at Vorkath?

The Woox Walk is an advanced technique used during Vorkath's Acid Phase. It involves carefully walking back and forth over the acid pools while attacking Vorkath, timing your movements within game ticks to avoid taking acid damage while still dealing damage. This significantly increases DPS during the phase compared to just running around dodging. It requires precise clicks and understanding tick manipulation. Check our dedicated Woox Walk Guide (if/when generated) for details. It's not necessary for standard kills but boosts max efficiency.

Maximize your profit at OSRS Vorkath! This guide details optimal gear (DHCB, Lance, Bowfa), inventory setups, mechanics explained simply (acid, freeze), and strategies for fast, efficient kills.

Published on: May 7, 2025 by Tons of XP Team

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OSRS Vorkath Guide: Maximizing Kills Per Hour & GP (2025)

Vorkath, the undead blue dragon boss unlocked after Dragon Slayer II (DS2 Guide), is a cornerstone of OSRS high-level PvM and a premier solo money-maker. Its consistent loot table and valuable unique drops make it a highly farmed boss. This guide focuses on efficient strategies, optimal gear setups, and mechanic handling to maximize your Vorkath kills per hour (kph) and profit. Vorkath sits high on the OSRS Bossing Ladder.

Requirements & Recommendations

Hard Requirement: Completion of Dragon Slayer II.
Stats (Recommended for Efficiency):
- Ranged: 85+ (ideally 90+)
- Melee: 85+ Attack & Strength (if using Lance)
- Defence: 80+
- Prayer: 74+ (Rigour) or 77+ (Augury, less common) / 70+ (Piety). Access via King's Ransom.
- Hitpoints: 85+

Optimal Gear Setups: Ranged vs. Melee

Both Ranged and Melee are viable, with Ranged (specifically DHCB) generally being slightly more consistent/safer for most players, while Melee (Lance) can potentially achieve faster kill times with max gear/skill. Refer to Gear Progression.

Setup 1: Ranged (Dragon Hunter Crossbow - DHCB Focus)

Weapon: Dragon Hunter Crossbow (BiS Ranged) > Armadyl Crossbow > Dragon Crossbow.
Ammo: Ruby Dragon Bolts (e) until ~35% HP -> Diamond Dragon Bolts (e) for finish.
Shield: Dragonfire Ward (Best) > Anti-dragon Shield / Dragonfire Shield.
Armour: Full Elite Void Knight Ranged or Fortified Masori (Masori Guide) > Armadyl > Blessed D'hide. Void offers damage boost, Masori/Arma offer accuracy/defence.
Helm: Void Ranged Helm / Masori Mask (f) / Armadyl Helm. Slayer Helmet (i) if on a Blue Dragon task.
Amulet: Salve Amulet (ei) - MUST HAVE, massive undead damage boost. See Salve Guide.
Cape: Ava's Assembler.
Gloves: Barrows Gloves / Zaryte Vambraces.
Boots: Pegasian Boots > Blessed D'hide Boots.
Ring: Archer Ring (i).

Setup 2: Melee (Dragon Hunter Lance - DHL Focus)

Weapon: Dragon Hunter Lance (BiS Melee) > Zamorakian Hasta (Budget).
Shield: Avernic Defender (BiS) > Dragon Defender.
Armour: Full Torva / Bandos > Fighter Torso + Torva/Bandos Legs. Elite Void Melee is a budget alternative. Justiciar for tanking acid phase if needed.
Helm: Torva Helm / Neitiznot Faceguard / Serpentine Helm (Venom immunity) > Slayer Helmet (i) (if on task). Void Melee Helm.
Amulet: Salve Amulet (ei) - MUST HAVE.
Cape: Infernal Cape > Fire Cape.
Gloves: Ferocious Gloves > Barrows Gloves.
Boots: Primordial Boots.
Ring: Berserker Ring (i).

Setup 3: Ranged (Bow of Faerdhinen - Bowfa Focus)

Weapon: Bow of Faerdhinen.
Armour: Full Crystal Armour set (Helm, Body, Legs) is MANDATORY for Bowfa effectiveness. Crystal Guide.
Other slots (Amulet, Cape, Gloves, Boots, Ring): Similar to DHCB setup (Salve (ei), Assembler, Barrows/Zaryte, Pegasians/Blessed, Archer(i)). No shield needed.

Inventory Setup

Weapon + Spec Weapon: Your main weapon (DHCB/Lance/Bowfa) + Dragon Warhammer / Bandos Godsword for Defence reduction spec. Sometimes Dragon Claws/Voidwaker for finishing spec.
Shield Slot: Ward/Defender/Anti-Dragon Shield (as applicable).
Salve Amulet (ei): Don't forget it!
Potions:
- Extended Super Antifire (1-2) or Super Antifire (1-2) + Anti-dragon Shield. Check Anti-Dragon Protection. Crucial!
- Prayer Potions / Super Restores (3-5). Use prayer optimization.
- Bastion/Ranging Potion (1-2) OR Super Combat Potion (1-2). Divine versions preferred.
- Anti-venom+ (1-2) - Vorkath inflicts venom. Serpentine Helm negates this need.
Runes (Optional but Recommended): Runes for Crumble Undead (for Zombified Spawn). Use Rune Pouch.
Food: High-healing food (Manta Rays, Sharks) + Karambwans for combo eats (~5-10 pieces total, less needed with higher skill/gear).
Teleport Out: Teleport to House tab (if using POH restore) or Slayer Ring/Salve Graveyard Teleport.

Vorkath Mechanics & Strategy

Vorkath cycles between standard attacks and two special attacks.

Standard Attacks (Random Order):

Melee: If you stand in melee range (avoid this!). Hits hard.
Magic: Blue projectile. Use Protect from Magic.
Ranged: Spiky grey ball. Use Protect from Ranged.
Dragonfire (Normal): Orange. Reduced by Anti-dragon Shield + Antifire Potion. Use Protect from Magic.
Dragonfire (Venom): Greenish. Inflicts venom if not immune. Use Protect from Magic.
Dragonfire (Pink): Disables prayers briefly on hit. Use Protect from Magic, quickly re-activate prayers if hit.
Dragonfire (High Damage): Large orange fireball. Can hit very high through prayer. Use Protect from Magic.

Special Attacks (Every 6 Standard Attacks):

Acid Pool Spit: Vorkath spits acid pools across the arena. MUST keep moving to avoid rapid, heavy damage. Continue attacking while walking/running. Advanced: Perform the 'Woox Walk' (see FAQ) for max DPS during this phase.
Freeze + Spawn: Vorkath shoots an ice ball that freezes you if it hits. Immediately after, he launches a Zombified Spawn. You MUST kill the spawn with Crumble Undead spell before it reaches you, or it explodes for massive damage. Click away from Vorkath after casting Crumble Undead to unfreeze faster.

Kill Strategy:

Enter instance, drink potions, pray Rigour/Piety + Protect from Magic/Ranged (depending on gear setup - Magic prayer usually safer overall).
Apply Defence-reducing specs (DWH/BGS).
Attack Vorkath, reacting to standard attacks if necessary (less need with high Defence/Super Antifire).
React to Specials: Move constantly during acid phase. Cast Crumble Undead immediately on spawn, then click away.
If using Ruby bolts, switch to Diamond bolts around 35% HP (~130 HP left).
Use high-damage specs (Claws/Voidwaker) near end for faster kills if brought.
Loot, teleport out (preferably POH pool), restore, and repeat.

Conclusion: Consistent High Profit Boss

Vorkath offers reliable, high GP/hour (Top GP Bosses) with engaging mechanics that reward focus and optimization. Mastering Vorkath with an efficient setup using either DHCB, DHL, or Bowfa is a key milestone for any high-level OSRS account looking to fund further upgrades or goals (Raids Ready Checklist).

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Frequently Asked Questions

+What quests and stats are absolutely required for Vorkath?

The hard requirement is completing Dragon Slayer II. Stat-wise, while lower is possible, efficiency drastically increases with higher stats. Recommended minimums for decent kills are 85+ Ranged (using Dragon Hunter Crossbow or Bowfa) or 85+ Attack/Strength (using Dragon Hunter Lance). Higher Defence (80+) and Prayer (74+ for Rigour or 70+ for Piety) are also highly beneficial. See the main DS2 Quest Guide for quest specifics.

+Is Vorkath still good money in OSRS 2025?

Yes! Vorkath remains one of the most consistent high GP/hour bosses in OSRS. While not typically offering multi-billion drops like Raids, its standard loot table (dragonhides, bones, alchables) combined with chances at valuable uniques (Draconic Visage, Skeletal Visage) results in reliable profit, often ranging from 2-4+ Million GP/hour depending on your gear, stats, and efficiency. It's a staple money maker.

+What's the 'Woox Walk' method at Vorkath?

The Woox Walk is an advanced technique used during Vorkath's Acid Phase. It involves carefully walking back and forth over the acid pools while attacking Vorkath, timing your movements within game ticks to avoid taking acid damage while still dealing damage. This significantly increases DPS during the phase compared to just running around dodging. It requires precise clicks and understanding tick manipulation. Check our dedicated Woox Walk Guide (if/when generated) for details. It's not necessary for standard kills but boosts max efficiency.