How to Get to Moss Giants in OSRS A Comprehensive Guide

Moss Giants are a staple monster in Old School RuneScape (OSRS), popular among free-to-play (F2P) and pay-to-play (P2P) players for their valuable drops, like Big Bones and the Mossy Key needed to fight the boss Bryophyta. With low defense and high hitpoints, they’re ideal for mid-level combat training. This guide details how to reach Moss Giant locations in OSRS, covering F2P and P2P spots, requirements, gear recommendations, and tips to maximize your experience. Whether you’re a slayer grinding for keys or a newbie leveling melee, this post has you covered.

Before diving into locations, let’s explore why Moss Giants are worth your time:

• Combat Training: Low defense (level 30) and high hitpoints (60–120) make them great for melee, ranged, or magic training.
• Valuable Drops: Big Bones for prayer XP, seeds, herbs, and the Mossy Key (1/150 drop rate, improved to 1/75 on slayer tasks). OSRS Wiki
• Slayer Tasks: Assigned by Vannaka (level 40 combat) or Krystilia, offering 60–85 slayer XP per kill.
• F2P Accessibility: Available in Varrock Sewers and Crandor for non-members.

Key Moss Giant Locations in OSRS

Moss Giants are scattered across Gielinor, with each spot having unique access requirements and benefits. Below are the most popular locations, split into F2P and P2P options.

Varrock Sewers (F2P)

The Varrock Sewers are the go-to spot for F2P players due to their accessibility and proximity to a bank.

• Location: Southeast of Varrock Palace, enter via the manhole.
• Number of Giants: 4 (level 42, 60 HP).
• Requirements: A slashing weapon (e.g., Rune Scimitar) to cut through spider webs. Optional: 51 Agility for Edgeville Dungeon shortcut.
• How to Get There:
  1. From Varrock East Bank, head southeast to the manhole near the palace entrance.
  2. Climb down and head west, slashing through two spider webs.
  3. Reach the Moss Giant area in the northwest section.
• Tips: Use the Edgeville Dungeon pipe shortcut (51 Agility) for faster access. Watch for aggressive Deadly Red Spiders if you’re low-level.

Crandor Island (F2P)

Crandor is a quieter F2P spot, ideal for avoiding crowds.

• Location: Accessible via Karamja after starting Dragon Slayer.
• Number of Giants: 3 (level 42, 60 HP).
• Requirements: Partial completion of Dragon Slayer quest, 30+ combat recommended.
• How to Get There:
  1. Travel to Port Sarim and take the ship to Musa Point, Karamja (30 coins).
  2. Speak to Ned in Draynor Village to sail to Crandor (requires Dragon Slayer progress).
  3. Land on Crandor and head north to find the Moss Giants.
• Tips: Less crowded than Varrock Sewers. Bring food for lower levels, as there’s no quick bank access.

Moss Giant Island (P2P)

Moss Giant Island is a P2P favorite for slayer tasks due to its isolation and resources.

• Location: West of Brimhaven, accessed via rope swing.
• Number of Giants: 5 (level 42, 60 HP).
• Requirements, 10 Agility.
• How to Get There:
  1. From Brimhaven, head west to the rope swing near the Brimhaven Dungeon entrance.
  2. Use the rope swing (10 Agility) to cross to the island.
  3. Find the Moss Giants scattered across the island.
• Tips: Two slices of cake respawn every 45 seconds, reducing food needs for players with 40+ defense. Beware of Poison Scorpions nearby.

Brimhaven Dungeon (P2P)

Brimhaven Dungeon is suited for higher-level P2P players due to its tougher enemies.

• Location: South of Brimhaven, Karamja.
• Number of Giants: 17 (level 42, 60 HP).
• Requirements: 875 coins or Karamja Gloves 3, hatchet, 30+ combat.
• How to Get There:
  1. From Brimhaven, head south to the dungeon entrance.
  2. Pay 875 coins (or use Karamja Gloves 3) and chop vines with a hatchet.
  3. Navigate to the Moss Giant area in the dungeon’s northeast section.
• Tips: Bring antipoison for Wild Dogs and good armor to handle multiple giants. Less crowded but riskier.

Other Notable Locations (P2P)

For advanced players, consider these spots:

• Catacombs of Kourend: 9 giants (level 42, 60 HP). Drops dark totem pieces (1/440). Reached via Kourend teleports.
• Iorwerth Dungeon: Level 84 giants (120 HP, max hit 14). Higher Mossy Key drop rate (1/40 on task). Requires Underground Pass quest.
• Pirates’ Cove: Level 48 giants (85 HP). Needs partial Lunar Diplomacy and cannonable for fast kills.

Recommended Gear and Inventory

To efficiently kill Moss Giants, tailor your setup to their weaknesses:

Slot	F2P Gear	P2P Gear
Weapon	Rune Scimitar	Dragon Scimitar
Armor	Rune Armor	Dragonhide, Karil’s
Inventory	Lobsters, Teleport Tablets	Sharks, Prayer Potions

Combat Tips:

• Weaknesses: 50% weak to fire spells; slash attacks are effective.
• Prayer: Use Protect from Melee in Brimhaven or Iorwerth Dungeon.
• Safespots: Available in most locations (e.g., behind rocks in Varrock Sewers).

Strategies for Efficient Farming

Maximize your Moss Giant kills with these strategies:

Safespotting

Use terrain like rocks or walls to avoid damage while attacking with ranged or magic.

Slayer Task Boosts

Kill Moss Giants on a Vannaka or Krystilia task for better Mossy Key drop rates (1/75) and slayer XP.

Cannon Placement

In multi-combat areas like Pirates’ Cove, use a dwarf multicannon to speed up kills.

Loot Management

Prioritize high-value drops (Mossy Key, seeds, herbs). Use a Ring of Wealth to remove “nothing” drops.

Tips for Bryophyta and Beyond

Farming Moss Giants often leads to fighting Bryophyta, the Moss Giant boss.

• Mossy Key Farming: Wilderness or Iorwerth Dungeon offers the best drop rates (1/64 and 1/40 on task, respectively).
• Bryophyta Prep: 50+ combat stats, fire spells, and food for her 115 HP and max hit of 16.
• Rewards: Bryophyta’s Essence for collection logs, runes, and seeds.

For long-term goals, combine Moss Giant farming with slayer tasks or clue scroll hunting (beginner clues in F2P).

With this guide, you’re ready to tackle Moss Giants across Gielinor. Whether you’re in Varrock Sewers or Moss Giant Island, these locations offer great XP and loot. Share your favorite Moss Giant spot or Bryophyta tips in the comments!