How to Kill Revenants in OSRS – Ultimate Guide for Beginners and Pros

Killing revenants in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) is one of the most lucrative yet dangerous activities in the game. Found in the Revenant Caves within the Wilderness, these ghostly creatures drop valuable loot, including Wilderness weapons and ancient artefacts. However, the risk of player killers (PKers) and the revenants’ unique mechanics make preparation essential. This guide covers everything you need to know to slay revenants effectively, from gear setups to combat strategies, ensuring you maximize profit while staying safe.

What Are Revenants?

Revenants are ghostly versions of creatures killed during the God Wars, haunting the Revenant Caves in levels 19-40 of the Wilderness. They range from low-level imps to high-level dragons, each with increasing difficulty and better loot potential. Unlike regular monsters, revenants use all three combat styles (melee, ranged, and magic), adapt to your prayers, and heal when below half health, making them formidable opponents.

Why Kill Revenants?

Revenants are a goldmine for players willing to brave the Wilderness. Their drop table includes:

• Wilderness weapons (Craw’s bow, Viggora’s chainmace, Thammaron’s sceptre)
• Ancient artefacts (worth thousands to millions of coins)
• Resources like runite ores and black dragonhides
• Blighted items for extended trips

However, the caves are a hotspot for PKers, so risk management is key.

Preparing for the Revenant Caves

Getting to the Revenant Caves

The Revenant Caves are deep in the Wilderness, accessible via several methods:

• Burning Amulet: Teleports to Lava Maze or Bandit Camp, then run to the caves.
• Wilderness Obelisks: Use the level 35 obelisk and head north.
• Revenant Cave Teleport: Direct teleport to the north entrance (level 40 Wilderness).
• Waka Canoe: Requires 57 Woodcutting; paddle to the Wilderness pond and run northwest.

The agility shortcut (89 Agility, boostable with a summer pie) near the high-level entrance can save time and help escape PKers.

Recommended Skills and Stats

To kill revenants efficiently, aim for these stats:

Skill	Recommended Level	Reason
Attack/Strength	70+	For melee setups and Wilderness weapons
Ranged	80+	Optimal for safe, high-DPS kills
Magic	75+	For freeze spells like Ice Barrage
Defence	70+	Survive revenant and PKer attacks
Prayer	43+	Protect from Magic is essential

Gear and Inventory Setup

Budget Gear Setup

For beginners or low-risk players, a budget ranged setup minimizes loss while remaining effective:

• Weapon: Magic shortbow (i) with rune arrows
• Armour: Black dragonhide set (high magic defence)
• Amulet: Amulet of avarice (20% accuracy/damage boost, noted drops, but skulls you)
• Ring: Ring of wealth (optional for drop rate boost)
• Bracelet: Charged bracelet of ethereum (nullifies revenant damage)

High-End Gear Setup

For faster kills and better survivability, consider:

• Weapon: Craw’s bow (charged with 1,000+ ether)
• Armour: Armadyl or blessed dragonhide
• Shield: Dinh’s bulwark or elysian spirit shield for tanking
• Amulet: Salve amulet (ei) for undead bonus
• Boots: Pegasian boots or ranger boots

Inventory Essentials

Your inventory should balance combat and survival:

• Looting bag to store drops
• Saradomin brews (2-4) and super restores (1-2) for healing
• Sharks or better food (10-12)
• Prayer potions (2-3) for Protect from Magic
• Royal seed pod or dragonstone jewellery for teleport (level 30 Wilderness or below)
• Revenant ether (50-100) to recharge bracelet
• Ranging potions for DPS boost

Tip: Avoid overstocking ether in your bracelet—it’s lost on death.

Combat Strategies for Killing Revenants

Choosing Your Target

Revenants vary by level, with different pros and cons:

• Low-level (imps, goblins): Easy to kill, low loot value, safer below level 30 Wilderness.
• Mid-level (orks, demons): Balanced difficulty and profit, moderate PKer traffic.
• High-level (knights, dragons): Best loot but toughest to kill, high PKer risk above level 30.

Start with orks or demons for a good balance. Lure dark beasts to level 30 Wilderness for safer high-level kills.

Dealing with Revenant Mechanics

Revenants have unique traits you must counter:

• Multi-combat attacks: They switch styles based on your prayers and armour. Use Protect from Magic as their magic attack (like Ice Barrage) can freeze you.
• Healing: Below 50% health, they heal 8-36 HP every 9 seconds. Deal consistent DPS to outpace this.
• Bracelet of ethereum: Worn and charged, it reduces their damage by 75% per attack, consuming one ether per hit.

Maximizing Kills Per Hour

To boost efficiency:

• Use a Salve amulet or amulet of avarice for damage boosts against undead.
• Attack with ranged for safer distancing; Craw’s bow excels here.
• Lure revenants to choke points (e.g., stalagmites) to avoid multi-targeting.
• Freeze tougher revenants with Ice Barrage or Ice Blitz to control the fight.

Avoiding and Escaping PKers

Why PKers Are a Threat

The Revenant Caves are a singles-plus combat zone, meaning PKers can interrupt your fights. The caves’ lucrativeness attracts solo PKers and clans, especially in high-level areas. Losing your loot or dying can wipe out hours of profit.

PKer Survival Tips

Stay alive with these strategies:

• Minimize risk: Only bring three or four valuable items (with Protect Item prayer).
• Watch the minimap: Log out instantly if you spot a white dot approaching.
• Use tank gear: Black dragonhide or Barrows armour reduces PKer accuracy.
• Escape routes: Run to the agility shortcut (89 Agility) or teleport below level 30 Wilderness.
• Anti-PK tactics: If skilled, fight back with freeze spells or high-DPS weapons to deter attackers.

Dealing with Clans

Some clans “lock down” servers, charging for “protection.” To avoid them:

• Hop to less populated worlds (e.g., high-risk or 1500+ total level worlds).
• Stick to lower-level revenants below level 30 Wilderness.
• Log out frequently to reset PKer scouts.

Killing revenants in OSRS is a high-risk, high-reward endeavor that tests your combat skills and situational awareness. With the right gear, a solid strategy, and PKer vigilance, you can turn the Revenant Caves into a goldmine. Start with budget setups and low-level revenants, then scale up as you gain confidence. Good luck, and stay safe in the Wilderness!