OSRS Dragon Slayer 2 Vorkath Guide

Dragon Slayer II is one of the most iconic quests in Old School RuneScape (OSRS), culminating in an epic battle against Vorkath, a formidable undead blue dragon. This comprehensive guide dives into everything you need to know about tackling Vorkath during and after the Dragon Slayer II quest, including preparation, strategies, gear setups, and tips for farming this profitable boss. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a newcomer aiming to conquer this challenge, this guide will help you succeed.

Released on January 4, 2018, Dragon Slayer II is the sequel to the original Dragon Slayer quest and is considered one of OSRS’s most challenging quests. It requires high-level skills and takes players across Gielinor to uncover the secrets of Crandor and the dragonkin. The quest’s penultimate boss, Vorkath, is a draconic monster created by Zorgoth during the Fourth Age’s Dragonkin Conflicts. Despite being deemed a “pathetic failure” by its creator due to its lack of aggression, Vorkath is anything but weak, boasting devastating attacks and unique mechanics.

Vorkath’s Role in the Quest

During Dragon Slayer II, you face a weaker version of Vorkath to retrieve a dragon key piece hidden in a dragonkin laboratory on Ungael. This quest variant is significantly easier than the post-quest version, but its mechanics are identical, making it a great introduction to the boss’s attack patterns.

Post-Quest Vorkath: A Money-Making Powerhouse

After completing the quest, you can return to Ungael to fight a stronger Vorkath, which is one of OSRS’s most profitable bosses. With an average profit of 150,000 gp per kill and potential earnings of up to 3 million gp per hour, Vorkath is a favorite for high-level players. Its consistent loot, including superior dragon bones and unique drops like Vorkath’s head, makes it a reliable money-maker compared to bosses reliant on rare drops.

Preparing for the Vorkath Fight

Preparation is key to defeating Vorkath, whether during the quest or in post-quest farming. Below, we outline the recommended stats, gear, and inventory to ensure a smooth fight.

Recommended Stats

To tackle Vorkath efficiently, aim for the following stats:

• 80+ Ranged: Essential for consistent damage output using ranged weapons.
• 80+ Defence: Helps mitigate Vorkath‘s powerful attacks.
• 80+ Hitpoints: Improves survivability against high-damage attacks.
• 74+ Prayer: Required for Rigour to boost ranged accuracy and damage.
• 75+ Attack / 60+ Strength: Useful for special attack weapons like the Bandos Godsword.
• 50+ Magic / 55+ Slayer: Necessary for casting Crumble Undead to handle Vorkath’s Zombified Spawn.

Lower stats (e.g., 80 Ranged, 44 Prayer) are viable for the quest version, but post-quest farming requires higher stats for efficiency.

Gear Setup

Vorkath is weak to stab melee and ranged attacks, with ranged being the preferred method due to its safety. The Dragon Hunter Crossbow is the best-in-slot weapon, offering a 20% damage and accuracy boost against dragons. Below is a recommended gear setup for ranged combat:

Slot	Item	Alternative
Head	Slayer Helmet (i) (on task)	Armadyl Helmet
Neck	Salve Amulet (ei)	Necklace of Anguish
Cape	Ava’s Assembler	Ava’s Accumulator
Body	Elite Void Top	Armadyl Chestplate
Legs	Elite Void Robe	Armadyl Chainskirt
Weapon	Dragon Hunter Crossbow	Toxic Blowpipe
Shield	Anti-Dragon Shield	Dragonfire Ward
Ammo	Ruby Bolts (e) / Diamond Bolts (e)	Dragon Bolts
Gloves	Elite Void Gloves	Barrows Gloves
Boots	Pegasian Boots	Ranger Boots
Ring	Archers Ring (i)	Ring of Suffering (i)

Note: Use the Salve Amulet (ei) when not on a Slayer task, as it boosts damage against undead enemies like Vorkath. The Slayer Helmet (i) is superior on a blue dragon or Vorkath task but doesn’t stack with the Salve Amulet.

Inventory Setup

Your inventory should include potions, food, and runes for key spells. A typical inventory setup includes:

• 3-4 Prayer Potions: To maintain Protect from Magic and Rigour.
• Extended Super Antifire (2-3 doses): Reduces dragonfire damage to 0 when paired with an Anti-Dragon Shield.
• Anti-Venom+ (2-3 doses): Counters Vorkath‘s venomous attacks.
• Divine Ranging Potion (2-3 doses): Boosts Ranged for higher damage.
• Slayer’s Staff: Set to auto-cast Crumble Undead for Zombified Spawn.
• Rune Pouch: With Dust, Chaos, and Law runes for Crumble Undead and Teleport to House.
• High-Healing Food: Manta Rays, Dark Crabs, or Sharks (12-16 pieces).
• Bandos Godsword or Dragon Warhammer: Optional for special attacks to lower Vorkath‘s Defence.

Vorkath’s Attack Patterns and Mechanics

Vorkath uses a combination of standard and special attacks, following a predictable pattern: six random standard attacks, one special attack, six more standard attacks, then the other special attack, repeating until defeated. Understanding these attacks is crucial for survival.

Standard Attacks

Vorkath‘s standard attacks include:

• Melee: A slash-based attack if you’re in melee range (avoid by staying at a distance).
• Ranged: A spiked ball dealing up to 32 damage, blocked by Protect from Missiles.
• Magic: A blue projectile dealing up to 30 damage, negated by Protect from Magic.
• Dragonfire: Includes normal (max 20 with protection), venomous (inflicts venom), and prayer-disabling (pink fireball that turns off prayers).
• High-Damage Fireball: An orange fireball launched into the air, dealing up to 115 damage. Move two tiles away to avoid it or take half damage if one tile away.

Always keep Protect from Magic active to minimize damage from magic and dragonfire attacks. Reactivate prayers immediately after the pink fireball hits.

Special Attacks

Vorkath alternates between two devastating special attacks every six standard attacks:

• Zombified Spawn: Vorkath freezes you with ice dragonfire and summons a Zombified Spawn. Switch to your Slayer’s Staff and cast Crumble Undead to instantly kill the spawn. If it reaches you, it explodes for up to 60 damage based on its remaining Hitpoints.
• Acid Pool and Fire Barrage: Vorkath spits acid across the arena, then unleashes a rapid barrage of 25 fireballs. Turn off Run and walk along a clear path to avoid acid tiles, which deal 10 damage per tick and heal Vorkath. Move continuously to dodge the fireballs, which deal 30-40 damage per hit if you stand still.

Tip: Set Crumble Undead to auto-cast on your Slayer’s Staff to quickly eliminate the Zombified Spawn without needing to click the spellbook.

Strategies for Defeating Vorkath

With the right strategy, Vorkath becomes manageable and highly profitable. Here’s a step-by-step approach to the fight:

Getting to Vorkath

Vorkath is located on Ungael, accessible by speaking to Torfinn on the northern dock in Rellekka. Teleport to Rellekka using Fremennik Sea Boots, an Enchanted Lyre, or a Waterbirth Island teleport. Once on Ungael, enter the instance and click Vorkath to start the fight.

Fight Strategy

Follow these steps to defeat Vorkath:

1. Preparation: Before entering, drink your Extended Super Antifire, Anti-Venom+, and Divine Ranging Potion. Set quick prayers to Protect from Magic and Rigour.
2. Special Attacks (Optional): If using a Bandos Godsword or Dragon Warhammer, start with two special attacks to lower Vorkath’s Defence. If they miss, consider teleporting to recharge at a Rejuvenation Pool and try again.
3. Ranged Combat: Switch to your Dragon Hunter Crossbow with Ruby Bolts (e) for the first 50% of Vorkath’s health, then Diamond Bolts (e) for the remainder. Stay at a distance to avoid melee attacks.
4. Handling Special Attacks: For the Zombified Spawn, immediately cast Crumble Undead. For the acid pool phase, turn off Run, find a clear path, and walk back and forth to avoid fireballs and acid.
5. Prayer Management: Reactivate prayers after the pink fireball and sip Prayer Potions as needed. Use Protect from Missiles if Vorkath uses ranged attacks frequently.
6. Healing: Eat food to stay above 60 Hitpoints, especially during special attacks or after missing a dodge on the orange fireball.

If you die, reclaim your items from Torfinn for 100,000 coins. Be cautious, as dying in an unsafe location before collecting items results in permanent loss.

Rewards and Farming Vorkath

Vorkath‘s loot table makes it one of the best bosses for consistent profits. Key drops include:

• Vorkath‘s Head: Guaranteed on the 50th kill, used to create Ava’s Assembler (best-in-slot ranged cape) or recolor a Slayer Helmet.
• Superior Dragon Bones: Tradeable, granting 150 Prayer XP when buried.
• Dragon Bolts (unf): High-value fletching materials.
• Skeletal Visage: Used to craft the Dragonfire Ward.
• Dragonbone Necklace: Restores Prayer points when burying bones.
• Vorki Pet: A rare pet resembling a miniature Vorkath.

Each kill yields two rolls on the drop table (excluding uniques), with superior dragon bones being a significant portion of the profit. For maximum efficiency, use a Slayer task with an imbued Slayer Helmet to boost damage and aim for 20-30 kills per hour.

Tips for Farming

To optimize your Vorkath farming sessions:

• Use a House Teleport: Teleport to your Player-Owned House to recharge Prayer and special attack energy at a Rejuvenation Pool.
• Bank Efficiently: Use the Fremennik Sea Boots for quick travel to Rellekka and restock at a nearby bank.
• Track Kills: Monitor your kill count for Vorkath‘s head (guaranteed at 50 kills) and aim for Combat Achievements to increase elite clue scroll drop rates.
• Avoid Peak Times: Server lag can disrupt dodging, so play during off-peak hours for smoother fights.

With practice, Vorkath becomes a reliable and rewarding boss to farm, offering both financial gains and account progression through unique drops. Master the mechanics, optimize your setup, and you’ll be slaying this dragon with ease.