Hunting Chompy Birds in Old School RuneScape A Complete Guide
Chompy bird hunting in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) is a unique ranged activity that offers players a mix of fun, rewards, and progression toward the Western Provinces Diary. Unlocked after completing the Big Chompy Bird Hunting quest, this activity involves luring and killing chompy birds in the Feldip Hills. Whether you’re aiming for cosmetic hats, the elusive Chompy Chick pet, or diary achievements, this guide covers everything you need to know to master chompy bird hunting efficiently.
Before you can hunt chompy birds, you must complete the Big Chompy Bird Hunting quest. This intermediate quest introduces you to Rantz, an ogre who teaches you the basics of luring and killing these birds. Once completed, you gain access to the activity and the ogre bow, a key tool for hunting.
Quest Requirements and Preparation
The Big Chompy Bird Hunting quest has minimal requirements, making it accessible for most players:
- Skills: 5 Fletching, 30 Cooking, 30 Ranged
- Items: Chisel, 100 feathers, hatchet, knife, 5-6 wolf bones
- Recommended: Armor, food, and a teleport to Feldip Hills (e.g., fairy ring code BKP)
During the quest, you’ll craft ogre arrows, lure chompy birds with bloated toads, and cook a chompy for Rantz’s family. Completing it rewards you with an ogre bow and the ability to hunt chompies freely.
Accessing the Hunting Grounds
Chompy birds are primarily hunted in the Feldip Hills, south of Castle Wars or in the northeastern corner near Rantz. The easiest way to reach these areas is via the fairy ring (code BKP) or a Castle Wars teleport. Bring lightweight gear to manage run energy, as you’ll be moving around to place bait and kill birds.
Essential Gear and Inventory Setup
Hunting chompy birds requires specific equipment and a well-planned inventory to maximize efficiency. Since chompies can only be killed with an ogre bow (or composite ogre bow) and ogre/brutal arrows, your setup revolves around ranged gear and bait preparation.
Recommended Equipment
Chompy birds have low ranged defense, so high-level gear isn’t necessary. However, optimizing your setup can speed up kills. Here’s a suggested loadout:
| Slot | Item | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Weapon | Comp ogre bow | Faster attack speed than standard ogre bow |
| Ammunition | Mithril brutal arrows | Stronger than standard ogre arrows |
| Armor | Void Knight set or dragonhide | Lightweight with decent ranged bonuses |
| Boots | Graceful boots | Reduces weight and boosts run energy |
Tip: Avoid heavy or degradable gear like Karil’s, as it’s overkill and increases costs unnecessarily.
Inventory Setup
Your inventory should prioritize bait and arrows while leaving room for optional items. A typical setup includes:
- 2-24 ogre bellows: More bellows mean faster toad inflation.
- 3 bloated toads: Maximum you can carry at once.
- Ogre/brutal arrows: Bring 100-200 to avoid running out.
- Teleportation method: Fairy ring staff or Castle Wars teleport.
- Optional: Stamina potions, ranging potions, bonecrusher (for Prayer XP).
Experienced hunters recommend inflating and dropping toads one at a time to maximize spawn rates, but dropping three at once is less click-intensive.
How to Hunt Chompy Birds Efficiently
The process of hunting chompy birds involves luring them with bloated toads and killing them before they despawn. Efficiency is key, especially if you’re aiming for high kill counts for the Western Provinces Diary or cosmetic hats.
Luring Chompy Birds
To lure a chompy bird, follow these steps:
- Fill ogre bellows: Use them on swamp bubbles in the Feldip Hills to collect gas.
- Inflate toads: Use gas-filled bellows on swamp toads to create bloated toads (up to 3 at a time).
- Place bait: Drop a bloated toad in a hunting area. A chompy bird has a 1/5 chance to spawn every 15 seconds, with up to four rolls per toad.
- Wait and watch: Move away but keep the toad in sight. A yellow arrow marks the spawn location if successful.
If a chompy doesn’t spawn or the toad bursts, drop another. After completing Western Provinces Diary tiers, you gain a chance for two birds to spawn per toad, significantly boosting efficiency.
Killing and Plucking
Once a chompy spawns, you have 60 seconds to kill it before it despawns. Equip your ogre bow, wield brutal arrows, and attack. After killing, you can pluck the corpse for raw chompy, feathers, and bones, which triggers the bonecrusher if equipped. Plucking also gives a second roll for the Chompy Chick pet after the elite diary (1/500 chance per roll).
Pro tip: Skip plucking if you’re only grinding kill counts for diaries, as it slows you down. Focus on placing new toads instead.
Rewards and Incentives
Chompy bird hunting offers several rewards, from cosmetic items to diary progression and a rare pet. Understanding these can help you set goals and stay motivated during long grinding sessions.
Western Provinces Diary Requirements
The Western Provinces Diary is a major reason players hunt chompies. Each tier requires a specific kill count:
| Diary Tier | Kill Count | Spawn Rate Boost |
|---|---|---|
| Easy | 30 | 25% chance of two birds |
| Medium | 125 | 50% chance of two birds |
| Hard | 300 | 75% chance of two birds |
| Elite | 1,000 | 100% chance of two birds |
Claim each tier as soon as you qualify, as the increased spawn rates make subsequent kills much faster.
Cosmetic Hats and Titles
Rantz rewards players with chompy bird hats for reaching kill milestones, starting at 30 kills (Ogre Bowman) up to 4,000 (Dragon Archer). These hats are purely cosmetic but add flair to your character. After 4,000 kills, you also earn 30,000 Ranged XP as a one-time bonus.
Chompy Chick Pet
The Chompy Chick pet is a rare drop (1/500 per kill or pluck) available only after completing the elite Western Provinces Diary. With two rolls per bird (kill and pluck), your effective drop rate is roughly 1/250 per bird. It’s a prestigious reward for dedicated hunters.
Tips for Maximizing Efficiency
Grinding chompy kills can be repetitive, but with the right strategies, you can minimize time spent and avoid burnout. Here are some advanced tips to streamline your hunting sessions.
Optimize Your Hunting Spot
The best hunting spot is south of Castle Wars, near the fairy ring (BKP). This area has multiple ponds where you can place 7-9 toads at once, increasing spawn chances. Stand centrally to keep all toads in view and quickly kill any chompies that appear.
Use Diary Boosts Early
Claiming diary rewards as soon as you hit the kill thresholds (30, 125, 300, 1,000) is critical. The increased chance of double spawns can boost your kills per hour from 200 to 350 with an optimized setup.
Manage Run Energy
Chompy hunting involves constant movement to place toads and collect gas. Wear lightweight gear like the Graceful outfit and bring stamina potions if needed. Teleporting to your Player-Owned House (POH) to restore energy via a pool is also effective if you’re near a fairy ring.
Avoid Burnout
Hunting 1,000+ chompies can feel monotonous. Break your sessions into smaller goals (e.g., 100 kills per day) and mix in other activities like Fish Flingers to stay engaged. Listening to music or watching Netflix can make the grind more enjoyable.
With an optimized setup and diary boosts, you can expect 200-350 kills per hour, meaning the elite diary’s 1,000 kills takes roughly 3-5 hours. Stay focused, and you’ll unlock all the rewards chompy hunting has to offer!