OSRS Dagannoths Guide | Gear & Strategy

Dagannoths are sea-based creatures that can be killed after full completion of Horror from the Deep. They can provide some very high hourly slayer experience rates, thanks to their ability to be cannoned in a multi-combat zone at the Lighthouse. Additionally, players can choose to take on a harder task – the Dagannoth Kings. A boss encounter that see’s three strong Dagannoth Demi-bosses in one encounter. If you want to know more about this boss, be sure to check our Dagannoth Kings guide.

In this OSRS Dagannoths guide, we will take look at some of the most efficient strategies to kill this monster.

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Where to kill Dagannoths in OSRS?

Jormungand’s Prison
Catacombs of Kourend
Lighthouse

The best place to kill Dagannoths is in the Lighthouse, as it allows players to use a dwarf multicannon. Which rapidly increases experience rates as the Lighthouse is also a multi-combat zone. So, the cannon will attack multiple Dagannoths at once rapidly. To get there use the Fairy Code A-L-P and you will arrive outside the Lighthouse.

Dagannoth Gear Setup

Finding the most optimal gear to use when killing Dagannoths in OSRS is important, helping to increase your kills per hour and reduce supply costs. Either Melee or Ranged-based combat is recommended here. A dwarven multi-cannon is recommended if killing Dagannoths in the Lighthouse, as the area is multi-combat.

Melee Gear Setups

Max Melee

Mid-tier Melee

Budget Melee

Ranged Gear Setups

Max Ranged

Mid-tier Ranged

Budget Ranged

Dagannoth Guide FAQs

Below is some of the most frequently asked questions by players reading this strategy guide and looking to kill Dagannoths for the first time.

Are Dagannoths a good task?

Yes, they are particularly good for slayer experience per hour. They can be cannoned in a multi-combat area, resulting in slayer exp rates of 50k+ an hour. Their drops are not very valuable, although they can drop snapdragon seeds which can offset the cost of cannonballs.

What to pray against Dagannoths?

In the lighthouse, the level 74 Dagannoth uses ranged attacks. While the level 92 uses melee attacks. It is advised to use protect from range, as it is more likely a larger number of monsters will be attacking you with range. Since, the higher level Dagannoths need to be in melee range to attack you, whereas those using range can do it from afar.

Do Dagannoth drop bones?

Dagannoth drop regular bones. The Dagannoth Kings, are the only monsters to drop the Dagannoth bones. This is the reason for them being so expensive.