Killing fiyr shades

Introduction to Killing Fiyr Shades

Killing Fiyr Shades in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) is a mid-to-high-level money-making method that blends combat with profitable loot collection in the eerie Shade Catacombs beneath Mort’ton. These spectral foes, remnants of the Shades of Mort’myre, drop Fiyr Remains, which can be cremated for valuable rewards like keys to the Shade Chests, yielding coins, runes, and rare items such as the Fine Cloth needed for Splitbark armor. While this method requires decent combat stats, specific gear, and access to a unique area, it offers consistent profits with the added thrill of battling undead creatures in a spooky setting. This guide will detail the requirements, process, and strategies to maximize your earnings from slaying Fiyr Shades.

Requirements

To take on Fiyr Shades, you’ll need a mix of combat prowess, quests, and specialized items. Here’s the breakdown:

Skills

• Combat Level: Recommended 80+ (Attack, Strength, Defence) to efficiently kill Fiyr Shades (combat level 100).
• Prayer: 43+ for Protect from Melee, though 70+ is ideal for Piety to boost damage output.
• Firemaking: 80+ required to cremate Fiyr Remains using Magic Pyre Logs.
• Magic: 55+ recommended for High Alchemy to dispose of low-value drops on-site.

Quests

• Shades of Mort’myre: Full completion is mandatory to access the Shade Catacombs and understand the cremation process.

Items

Here’s a list of essential and recommended gear:

1. Weapons and Armor:

• Weapon: Dragon Scimitar, Abyssal Whip, or better (melee focus due to Shades’ weakness).
• Armor: Proselyte (prayer bonus) or Bandos/Rune armor for balanced defence and offence.

1. Shade Key: Bronze Key or higher to enter the Fiyr Shade area (obtained from cremating lower-tier shades initially).
2. Magic Pyre Logs: 1 per Fiyr Remains cremation (requires 80 Firemaking).
3. Tinderbox: To light pyre logs for cremation.
4. Teleportation:

• Salve Amulet (e): Boosts damage against undead; requires Ghosts Ahoy and Diary upgrades.
• Mort’ton Teleport: Scroll from Shades of Mort’myre or minigame reward.
• Amulet of Glory: For banking in Edgeville.

1. Prayer Potions: 4-6 doses to sustain Protect from Melee/Piety.
2. Food: Sharks or better (5-10) for healing, especially without high Defence.
3. Inventory Space: 10-15 slots for Fiyr Remains and drops.

Optional but Helpful

• Fairy Ring Access: Code BKR (near Mort’ton) via Fairy Tale II – Cure a Queen (partial).
• Ring of Wealth: For GE teleports post-trip.

Accessing the Shade Catacombs

The Shade Catacombs lie beneath Mort’ton, and reaching the Fiyr Shade area requires preparation:

1. Travel to Mort’ton:

• Mort’ton Teleport: Use a teleport scroll (reward from Shades of Mort’myre) for direct access.
• Fairy Ring: Code BKR to the Mort Myre Swamp, then walk east to Mort’ton.
• Manual Route: From Canifis (Ectophial teleport), run southwest through the swamp (bring food for Ghasts).

1. Enter the Catacombs:

• Locate the entrance west of Mort’ton near the ruined buildings.
• Right-click the entrance and select “Enter” (requires Shades of Mort’myre completion).

1. Navigate to Fiyr Shades:

• Inside, you’ll start in the Loar Shade area. Cremate Loar Remains (5 Firemaking) with Pyre Logs to get a Bronze Key.
• Use the Bronze Key on the bronze door to access Riyl Shades. Cremate Riyl Remains (20 Firemaking) for a Steel Key.
• Use the Steel Key on the steel door to reach Fiyr Shades (level 100).
• Note: Higher keys (Silver, Gold) unlock better chests but aren’t needed for Fiyr farming.

Safety Note: The swamp and catacombs are safe from PKers, but bring food for Ghasts if traveling manually.

Killing Fiyr Shades

Slaying Fiyr Shades is the core of this method. Here’s how to do it:

1. Gear Up: Equip your melee weapon, armor, and Salve Amulet (e). Turn on Protect from Melee and Piety if available.
2. Engage Fiyr Shades: Attack the level 100 Fiyr Shades in their chamber. They hit up to 10 without prayer, so keep it active.
3. Loot Fiyr Remains: Each kill drops 1 Fiyr Remains (noted after cremating one with a key). Collect 10-15 per trip.
4. Manage Inventory: Pick up remains and occasional drops (runes, coins). High Alch junk like steel armor to free space.
5. Cremation (Optional In-Trip):

• Place 1 Magic Pyre Log on a funeral pyre (scattered in the room).
• Add 1 Fiyr Remains, then light with a tinderbox (80 Firemaking).
• Collect the Silver Key and loot (e.g., coins, Fine Cloth) from the pyre.

1. Exit: When full or low on supplies, teleport to Edgeville (Amulet of Glory) or Mort’ton.

Each trip takes 15-20 minutes, yielding 10-15 remains.

Selling Fiyr Remains

Profits come from cremating remains and selling the loot, primarily Fine Cloth:

1. Cremate Remains:

• Return to Mort’ton or use a POH chapel with pyres.
• Cremate each Fiyr Remains with Magic Pyre Logs (1:1 ratio). Each yields a Silver Key and a chance at Fine Cloth (~1/4 odds).

1. Loot Shade Chests:

• Use Silver Keys on silver-locked chests in the catacombs.
• Common drops: coins (1k-3k), runes, Fine Cloth (10k-12k GP).

1. Grand Exchange:

• Sell Fine Cloth at the GE (teleport via Ring of Wealth). As of March 29, 2025, it fetches 10,000-12,000 GP each.
• Sell excess runes (e.g., Blood Runes, 250-300 GP) or alch other drops.

1. Bulk Selling: Cremate 50-100 remains, then sell Fine Cloth in batches for efficiency.

Tip: Fine Cloth is the primary profit driver due to Splitbark armor demand.

Profit Analysis

Here’s a profitability breakdown based on March 2025 prices.

Cost Breakdown

• Magic Pyre Logs: 1,000 GP each x 15 = 15,000 GP.
• Prayer Potions: 2 doses (~2,000 GP total, optional).
• Teleport Costs: ~100 GP (negligible).

Net Profit

• Revenue: 3 Fine Cloth (33,000 GP) + 5,000 GP (other) = 38,000 GP (low end).
• Profit: 38,000 – 15,000 = 23,000 GP x 3 = 69,000 GP/hour.
• High End: 4 Fine Cloth (44,000 GP) + 5,000 GP = 49,000 GP – 15,000 = 34,000 GP x 3 = 102,000 GP/hour.

Profit varies with RNG but averages ~85,000 GP/hour.

Tips and Efficiency

Boost your earnings and streamline the process:

1. Maximize DPS: Use Piety and a Salve Amulet (e) to kill faster.
2. Bank Efficiently: Store remains in Edgeville, cremate in bulk at Mort’ton.
3. Cremation Timing: Cremate after 2-3 trips to save teleports.
4. Prayer Management: Bring extra potions or use a POH altar to restore prayer.
5. World Hop: If crowded, hop to a low-pop world (e.g., 400s).
6. Gear Upgrades: Upgrade to a Godsword or Hasta for quicker kills at higher levels.
7. Loot Focus: Prioritize Fine Cloth; alch or drop low-value items.

With these optimizations, you can push profits toward 100k+ GP/hour, making Fiyr Shades a decent mid-tier money-maker in OSRS. It’s perfect for combat enthusiasts looking to profit from the undead.