OSRS Ankou Guide | Gear & Strategy

Ankou are skeletal, ghostly monsters found in OSRS. They are known for dropping death and blood runes at a relatively common rate. They are also aggressive monsters, making them great tasks for afking. In this OSRS Ankou guide, we will take look at some of the most efficient strategies to kill this slayer monster.

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Locations to kill Ankous in OSRS?

The Ankous in OSRS can be found at numerous different locations. Below is a list of the locations you can kill Ankous at:

The Forgotten Cemetery
Stronghold of Security
Stronghold Slayer Cave
Catacombs of Kourend
Wilderness Slayer Cave

Ankou Gear Setup

Finding the most optimal gear to use when killing Ankous in OSRS is important. Helping to increase your kills per hour and reduce supply costs. Either Melee or Ranged-based combat is recommended here, setups can be seen below for a variety of different budgets.

Melee Gear Setups

Max Melee

Mid-tier Melee

Budget Melee

Ranged Gear Setups

Max Ranged

Mid-tier Ranged

Budget Ranged

Ankou FAQs

Below is some of the most frequently asked questions by players who read this Ankou guide for the first time.

Are ankou a good task?

Ankou are not good for experience or profit per hour. They give only a small amount of slayer exp per kill. However, they can be good for a quick task, as their low combat level and hitpoints makes them fast to kill.

Do ankou drop bones?

Yes, Ankous in osrs will always drop bones.

How do you get an Ankou outfit?

The Ankou outfit is a reward obtained from completing a master clue scroll. When players open a master casket they will have a chance at receiving a piece of the Ankou outfit.