Fossil Island Wyverns are a monster that require a minimum level of 66 slayer to kill. They come in three variants; the Spitting Wyvern, the Talon Wyvern and the Long-tailed Wyvern. There is also the Ancient Wyvern which is a more powerful version of the Fossil Island Wyvern, and can be fought only at 82 slayer.
In this OSRS Fossil Island Wyverns guide, we will take look at some of the most efficient strategies to kill this monster.
Where to kill Fossil Island Wyverns in OSRS?
The Fossil Island Wyverns can be found exclusively in the Wyvern Cave located on Fossil Island. To get to the Cave players should travel by:
- Use the Digsite pendant to teleport to Fossil Island the run south-east to entrance
- Teleport to Digsite, use barge and run east past bank then south-east into cave.
Fossil Island Wyvern Gear Setup
Finding the most efficient gear to use when killing Fossil Island Wyverns in OSRS can be very important. Helping to increase your kills per hour and reduce supply costs. Both Melee and Ranged Combat is viable here. Below you can see a range of melee and ranged example setups depending on your budget.
Melee Gear Setups
Max Melee
Mid-tier Melee
Budget Melee
Ranged Gear Setups
Max Ranged
Mid-tier Ranged
Budget Ranged
Fossil Island Wyvern Guide FAQs
Below is some of the most frequently asked questions by players reading this strategy guide and looking to kill Fossil Island Wyverns for the first time.
Which Fossil Island wyvern is best?
All three of the lower-tier Wyverns (spitting, talon and long-tailed) have identical combat stats and defence. They can therefore, be killed in identical fashion. Additionally, the three share an identical drop-table, meaning there is no loss or gain dependant on the type you choose to kill. The Ancient Wyvern, on the other hand, possesses a more lucrative drop-table, but is far harder and slower to kill.
Does Dragon Hunter Lance work on Fossil Island wyverns?
Yes, both the Dragon Hunter Lance and DHCB work on Fossil Island Wyverns. They are the best in slot weapons when facing these monsters.
Are Fossil Island wyverns task only?
No, Fossil Island wyverns can be killed off-task. However, there is a task-only cave that players can kill Fossil Island wyverns in when on a slayer task.