How to Get to Greater Demons in OSRS Kourend

In Old School RuneScape (OSRS), Greater Demons are a popular Slayer task for players looking to gain experience and valuable drops like rune full helms and hard clue scrolls. Located in the kingdom of Great Kourend, these demonic monsters are accessible in key areas like the Catacombs of Kourend and the Chasm of Fire. This guide will walk you through how to reach Greater Demons in Kourend, covering transportation methods, requirements, and tips for efficient Slayer tasks. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or a mid-level player, this blog post provides everything you need to tackle Greater Demons with confidence.

Greater Demons in Kourend are favored for their accessibility and unique perks. The Catacombs of Kourend offer AFK training opportunities due to its multicombat zones, while the Chasm of Fire is ideal for cannon users seeking fast kills. Additionally, Kourend’s Greater Demons drop ancient shards and dark totem pieces, which are exclusive to the Catacombs and valuable for charging the Arclight or accessing the Skotizo boss. Understanding how to reach these locations efficiently can save time and boost your Slayer efficiency.

Key Benefits of Kourend’s Greater Demons

• AFK Training: Multicombat areas in the Catacombs allow passive combat with Protect from Melee.
• Valuable Drops: Rune full helms, hard clue scrolls, and Catacombs-exclusive items like ancient shards.
• Cannon Support: Chasm of Fire supports dwarf multicannons for rapid kills.
• Skotizo Access: Dark totem pieces from Catacombs Greater Demons unlock the Skotizo boss fight.

Getting to the Catacombs of Kourend

The Catacombs of Kourend, located beneath Great Kourend, is one of the best places to fight Greater Demons due to its multicombat areas and unique drops. Here’s how to reach the Greater Demons in this dungeon.

Main Entrance via Kourend Castle

The primary entrance to the Catacombs is through the statue of King Rada I in Kourend Castle’s courtyard. To get there:

1. Teleport to Kourend Castle: Use the Teleport to Kourend spell (requires 69 Magic and the Transportation Incantations book) or a house portal attuned to Kourend.
2. Travel from Port Sarim: If you’ve never visited Kourend, speak to Veos in Port Sarim to sail to Port Piscarilius, then run west to the castle.
3. Xeric’s Talisman: Use the “Xeric’s Heart” teleport (requires Architectural Alliance miniquest) to arrive near the statue.
4. Once at the statue, inspect it to enter the Catacombs. Head northeast to the Demon’s Run area, where Greater Demons reside.

Alternative Entrance: Demon’s Run

For faster access, use the Demon’s Run entrance in the northeast Catacombs, which leads to a vine west of the Arceuus essence mine. This requires climbing the rope inside the Catacombs once to unlock it. The fastest way to reach this entrance is:

• Fairy Ring (CIS): Unlocked after partial completion of Fairytale II – Cure a Queen. Run east to the vine.
• Arceuus Spellbook: Use the Arceuus Home Teleport or Arceuus Library Teleport (Level 6 Magic) and head north.

Tips for Navigating the Catacombs

The Catacombs is a massive dungeon, so bring a map or use the in-game world map to avoid getting lost. Greater Demons are in the Demon’s Run section, alongside other demons like Black and Abyssal Demons. Note that cannons are not allowed here, so rely on melee with Protect from Melee or safespot with Ranged/Magic under the arch dividing the Greater Demon area.

Reaching the Chasm of Fire

The Chasm of Fire, northwest of Shayzien in Great Kourend, is another prime spot for Greater Demons, especially for players using a dwarf multicannon. It’s a single-combat area with 17 Greater Demon spawns split into two rooms (8 and 9 spawns). You must be on a Greater Demon Slayer task to fight them here.

Transportation Methods

Here are the most efficient ways to reach the Chasm of Fire:

Method	Requirements	Steps
Fairy Ring (DJR)	Access to Fairy Rings, visited Great Kourend	Teleport to DJR, run northwest to the dungeon entrance.
Kharedst’s Memoirs	Client of Kourend quest, Tale of the Righteous quest	Use “History and Hearsay” teleport to Graveyard of Heroes, run north.
Battlefront Teleport	Level 23 Magic, Arceuus spellbook	Teleport to Battlefront, run northwest.
Skills Necklace	None	Teleport to Farming Guild, run southeast (bring antipoison for lizardmen).

Chasm of Fire Strategies

The Chasm of Fire is ideal for cannon users due to its compact layout. Place your cannon in the center of either room to maximize kills. Safespots are available behind pillars for Ranged or Magic users. Be aware that resurrection spells don’t work here, and the area is single-combat, so only one demon will attack at a time.

Alternative Greater Demon Locations in Kourend

Besides the Catacombs and Chasm of Fire, Greater Demons can be found in other Kourend-related dungeons, though they’re less popular:

Karuulm Slayer Dungeon

Located atop Mount Karuulm, this dungeon has Greater Demons at the entrance of their chamber. Access it via:

• Rada’s Blessing 3/4: Unlimited teleports to Mount Karuulm (requires Kourend & Kebos Diary).
• Fairy Ring (CIR): Run south to the dungeon entrance.

You’ll need boots of stone or brimstone unless you’ve completed the Elite Kourend & Kebos Diary. This spot is less crowded but requires a Slayer task.

Skotizo and Other Alternatives

While in the Catacombs, you can fight Skotizo, a demi-boss counting as a Greater Demon for Slayer tasks. Access requires a dark totem, built from pieces dropped by Catacombs monsters. Combine base, middle, and top pieces to enter Skotizo’s lair via the dark altar. Skotizo offers high XP (618 per kill) and guaranteed clue scrolls but consumes a totem per fight.

Tips for Efficient Greater Demon Slayer Tasks

To maximize your Slayer experience and loot, consider these strategies:

Gear and Inventory Setup

• Melee (Catacombs): Wear Proselyte armor, use Protect from Melee, and bring prayer potions for AFK training.
• Cannon (Chasm of Fire): Bring a dwarf multicannon, cannonballs, and high-DPS melee gear like a Dragon Scimitar or Abyssal Whip.
• Safespotting: Use Ranged (e.g., Rune Crossbow) or Magic (e.g., Iban’s Staff) in the Catacombs or Chasm of Fire. Stand under arches or behind pillars.
• Inventory: Include food (e.g., sharks), prayer potions, a teleport (e.g., Xeric’s Talisman), and a Bonecrusher for prayer restoration in the Catacombs.

Maximizing Drops

Greater Demons in the Catacombs drop ancient shards (1/200) and dark totem pieces (1/385). Stack these for Arclight charges or Skotizo fights. The Chasm of Fire offers faster kills but lacks these exclusive drops. If hunting clue scrolls, wear a Ring of Wealth (i) in the Wilderness Slayer Cave (not Kourend) for a 1/64 drop rate.

Slayer Task Enhancements

• Extend Tasks: Spend 100 Slayer points to extend Greater Demon tasks to 200–250 kills.
• Arclight: Use this demonbane weapon (charged with ancient shards) for faster kills.
• Bonecrusher: Automatically buries bones in the Catacombs, restoring prayer points (e.g., 4 for dragon bones).

By following these routes and strategies, you’ll efficiently reach Greater Demons in Kourend’s Catacombs of Kourend, Chasm of Fire, or Karuulm Slayer Dungeon. Each location offers unique advantages, so choose based on your combat style and goals. Happy slaying!