Mutated Zygomite OSRS Slayer Guide for Efficient Task Completion

Mutated Zygomites in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) are a unique Slayer task that combines quirky combat mechanics with rewarding efficiency for players leveling Slayer. These fungal foes, found in specific locations like Zanaris and Fossil Island, require level 57 Slayer and a special item to defeat. Whether you’re chasing Slayer points, aiming for quick tasks, or exploring the game’s weirder monsters, this guide covers everything you need to know about tackling Mutated Zygomites. From optimal gear setups to combat strategies and task locations, we’ve got you covered for a smooth and effective Slayer experience.

Mutated Zygomites, often just called Zygomites by players, are peculiar mushroom-like creatures that appear as harmless fungi until provoked. Once attacked, they transform into aggressive monsters that use magic-based attacks. They’re a Slayer-exclusive target, requiring level 57 Slayer to harm, and can only be finished off with a fungicide spray. Assigned by Slayer masters like Chaeldar, Nieve, Duradel, and Konar quo Maten, these creatures are a low-to-mid-tier task known for their speed and decent point rewards.

Key Characteristics of Mutated Zygomites

• Combat Levels: 74 (near furnace in Zanaris) and 86 (near Cosmic Altar in Zanaris).
• Ancient Variants: Found on Fossil Island, slightly tougher but viable for tasks unless Konar specifies Zanaris.
• Attack Style: Primarily magic-based melee (headbutt) with occasional magic-based ranged spore attacks.
• Special Requirement: Fungicide spray to deliver the killing blow.

Why Choose This Task?

Zygomites are a favorite for players grinding Slayer points due to their short task duration. A typical task of 20–40 Zygomites can be completed in under 10 minutes with the right setup, making them one of the fastest ways to rack up points for unlocks like the Shroom Sprayer ability. While their loot isn’t spectacular, the efficiency makes them worthwhile.

Where to Find Mutated Zygomites

Mutated Zygomites are located in two primary areas: Zanaris and Fossil Island. Each spot has its quirks, and your choice depends on your task requirements and travel preferences.

Zanaris Locations

Zanaris, the fairy city, hosts two Zygomite spawns:

• Near the Cosmic Altar (Level 86): These are slightly stronger, with 75 hitpoints and a max hit of 10 (ranged). Ideal for players with higher combat stats.
• East of the Furnace (Level 74): Weaker, with 65 hitpoints and a max hit of 7 (melee). Better for lower-level players or those prioritizing speed.

How to Get There: Use a Dramen staff to access Zanaris via the Lumbridge shed, or teleport with a fairy ring (code BKS for Cosmic Altar or AIR for furnace proximity).

Fossil Island (Ancient Zygomites)

Ancient Zygomites reside in the Mushroom Forest on Fossil Island. They’re a stronger variant but count toward Mutated Zygomite tasks unless Konar assigns Zanaris specifically.

• Access: Requires completion of Bone Voyage quest. Use a digsite pendant or boat from the Digsite.
• Combat: Similar attack patterns but slightly higher stats, making them a bit tankier.

Tip: If Konar assigns Zygomites on Fossil Island, you must kill Ancient Zygomites, as regular ones aren’t present.

Best Gear and Inventory Setup

Zygomites aren’t overly dangerous, but their magic-based attacks can chip away at unprepared players. A balance of offense and defense is key, with an emphasis on slash weapons due to their weakness.

Recommended Gear

Here’s a gear setup tailored for efficiency and survivability:

Slot	Item	Alternative (Budget)
Head	Slayer helmet (i)	Black mask or Helm of Neitiznot
Cape	Fire cape	Skill cape or Obsidian cape
Neck	Amulet of glory	Amulet of strength
Body	Bandos chestplate	Fighter torso or Rune platebody
Legs	Bandos tassets	Obsidian platelegs or Rune platelegs
Weapon	Abyssal whip	Dragon scimitar or Saradomin sword
Shield	Dragon defender	Rune defender or Book of war
Hands	Barrows gloves	Combat bracelet
Feet	Dragon boots	Rune boots
Ring	Berserker ring (i)	Warrior ring or Ring of wealth

Inventory Setup

Your inventory should prioritize combat efficiency and task completion:

• Fungicide spray (loaded): Essential for killing Zygomites. Reload every 10 kills.
• Fungicide refills (1–2): Buy from Slayer masters for 10 coins each.
• Teleportation: Dramen staff, fairy ring access, or digsite pendant for Fossil Island.
• Food (4–8): Sharks or monkfish for emergencies, though you may not need much.
• Potions: Super combat potion or strength/attack potions for faster kills.
• Expeditious bracelet: Reduces task length by occasionally counting one kill as two.

Pro Tip: Unlock the “Shroom Sprayer” ability (110 Slayer points) to auto-apply fungicide when a Zygomite is low, saving inventory clicks.

Combat Strategies for Mutated Zygomites

Zygomites are straightforward but require attention to their attack patterns and the fungicide mechanic. Here’s how to dispatch them efficiently.

Understanding Their Attacks

Zygomites use two attack styles:

• Magic-Based Melee (Headbutt): Hits up to 7 (level 74) or 8 (level 86). Less accurate but frequent.
• Magic-Based Ranged (Spores): Hits up to 6 (level 74) or 10 (level 86). More accurate and dangerous.

Prayer Tip: Use Protect from Missiles to mitigate their stronger ranged attacks. Dragonhide armor isn’t ideal due to their melee weakness, so stick with melee gear for better DPS.

Safespotting for Safety

In Zanaris, you can safespot Zygomites for zero-damage kills:

• Cosmic Altar Method: Trap them behind a pillar near the mysterious ruins and attack from a distance.
• Furnace Method: Lure them to a corner and step out of their attack range while hitting.

Fossil Island lacks reliable safespots, so expect to tank some hits there.

Killing Process

1. “Pick Fungi” to provoke the Zygomite into combat form.
2. Attack with a slash weapon until its health is low (below 20% visually).
3. Use the fungicide spray to finish it off. If mistimed, you’ll waste a charge without killing it.
4. Repeat, reloading the spray every 10 kills.

Note: With the Shroom Sprayer unlock, the spray applies automatically, streamlining the process.

Loot and Rewards from Mutated Zygomites

Zygomites aren’t a goldmine, but their drops and task rewards make them worthwhile for Slayer-focused players.

Notable Drops

Common drops include low-value items, but there’s potential for decent hauls:

• Mort Myre fungus: Used in Herblore, sells for ~1k each.
• Seeds: Strawberry, potato, and mushroom spores for Farming.
• Weapons/Armor: Steel axe, Mithril full helm, Rune spear (rare).
• Rare Drops: Uncut gems, dragon spear, key halves, nature talisman.

Fossil Island Bonus: Ancient Zygomites can drop fossil fragments, useful for the Varrock Museum.

Slayer Point Efficiency

A Zygomite task takes ~3–5 minutes with a cannon or expeditious bracelet, yielding 15–30 Slayer points depending on your master. This makes them one of the best tasks for point grinding, especially with Duradel or Nieve.

Chaeldar’s Special Challenge

Occasionally, Chaeldar offers a special task to kill 10 Zygomites with an experimental fungicide spray. Completing it grants:

• 10,000 Slayer XP.
• 25 Slayer points.

Caveat: The spray can cause Zygomites to enrage, healing them slightly and speeding up attacks. Return to Chaeldar after to claim rewards.

Mutated Zygomites are a quirky yet rewarding Slayer task in OSRS, perfect for players seeking quick points or a break from tougher monsters. With the right gear, strategy, and location, you’ll breeze through these fungal fiends while boosting your Slayer progress. Happy slaying!