The Dagannoth Kings are OSRS’s iconic trio of mid-level bosses — Dagannoth Rex, Prime, and Supreme — each dropping one of the three coveted Berserker, Seers, or Archers rings. Getting to them requires a quest chain and a specific travel path through Waterbirth Island, but once the route is learned it’s straightforward.
- Located beneath Waterbirth Island in the Dagannoth Lair
- Requires completing Horror from the Deep for the Lighthouse shortcut (strongly recommended)
- Fastest travel: Waterbirth Island Teleport (Lunar Spellbook, requires Dream Mentor) or Fairy Ring DKS
- Three separate bosses, each only vulnerable to one combat style — most players kill all three per trip
- Berserker Ring (from Rex) is the most valuable unique drop at roughly 1/128
How to Get to Dagannoth Kings in OSRS
The Dagannoth Kings are deep inside Waterbirth Island’s dungeon, accessed from the surface of Waterbirth Island (north of Rellekka on the Fremennik coast).
Travel to Waterbirth Island:
- Waterbirth Island Teleport (Lunar Spellbook) — requires completing Dream Mentor. Teleports directly to the island. Fastest method.
- Fairy Ring DKS — teleports to Waterbirth Island without a quest requirement (aside from partial Fairytale II for ring access). Walk north to the dungeon entrance.
- Fremennik Sea Boots 2+ — teleport to Rellekka, then speak to Jarvald or Peer the Seer on the docks to sail to Waterbirth Island.
- Enchanted Lyre to Rellekka, then boat — accessible without diaries, slightly slower.
Once on the island, enter the cave on the north side. The path to the Dagannoth Kings requires navigating through several rooms with Dagannoth spawns. Bring a partner or use the mechanics of the dungeon doors — doors require two players to open simultaneously unless you use the trick of dropping items on the pressure plates.
ℹ️ The «solo trick» for Waterbirth Island doors: drop a Slayer Ring or any item on the pressure plate in front of the door, then step on the second plate yourself to open it. This lets you progress solo without another player.
Dagannoth Kings: Combat Styles and Vulnerabilities
Each Dagannoth King is only damaged by one attack style. Attacking the wrong king deals zero damage.
| King | Weakness | Notable Drop | Approx. Drop Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rex (Melee) | Magic | Berserker Ring | 1/128 |
| Prime (Magic) | Ranged | Seers Ring | 1/128 |
| Supreme (Ranged) | Melee | Archers Ring | 1/128 |
All three kings spawn in the same room and attack simultaneously. Most players fight all three per trip — killing only Rex while ignoring Prime and Supreme is possible but wastes trip efficiency. The standard method is to kill Rex with a Magic weapon first, then Supreme with Melee, then Prime with Ranged, before all three respawn.
Recommended Gear for Dagannoth Kings
A successful DKS trip requires three different combat styles. Bring:
- Magic weapon: Trident of the Swamp or Seas for Rex
- Melee weapon: Abyssal Whip or equivalent for Supreme
- Ranged weapon: Toxic Blowpipe or Rune Crossbow for Prime
- Protect from Melee active against Rex (he hits hard in melee range)
- Food: Sharks or Brews; 8–12 per trip depending on your stats
65 Defence is a practical minimum for comfortable DKS trips. Below that, Prime and Supreme deal significant damage before you can kill them. At 80+ stats across the board, DKS trips become much smoother with fewer deaths.
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OSRS Dagannoth Kings FAQ
Below are the most common questions about getting to and farming the Dagannoth Kings in OSRS.
What Quests Are Required for Dagannoth Kings?
No quests are strictly required to fight the Dagannoth Kings. Horror from the Deep is strongly recommended because it unlocks the Lighthouse shortcut to Waterbirth Island, saving significant travel time. The Lunar Diplomacy and Dream Mentor quests unlock the fastest teleport method.
Can You Solo the Dagannoth Kings?
Yes — solo DKS is very common. Rex can be isolated from Prime and Supreme by positioning in the south-west corner of the king room, where only Rex will follow. This lets you farm Rex (Berserker Ring) safely without engaging the other two kings.
How Many Kills per Hour at Dagannoth Kings?
Efficient players with good multi-style setups achieve 50–80 combined king kills per hour. Rex-only safespot farming yields roughly 60–70 Rex kills per hour. Ring drops are roughly 1/128 per king, meaning full ring sets take considerable time — most players target Rex specifically.
Is the Berserker Ring Worth Farming?
The Berserker Ring (i) after imbuing at NMZ (650,000 points) gives +8 Melee Attack and Strength bonus — one of the best ring slots for melee. At current GE prices (~2–4M), it’s accessible to buy, but farming it directly is a reasonable goal for players who want the GP and the drop experience.
Do You Need Protect from Magic at Dagannoth Kings?
Protect from Melee is the most critical prayer at DKS — Rex hits hard in melee range. Prime uses Magic attacks, so Protect from Magic helps when engaging Prime directly. Most players rotate between Protect from Melee (for Rex positioning) and Protect from Magic (when fighting Prime) throughout the trip.
The Dagannoth Kings remain one of OSRS’s most satisfying trio bosses — each king is its own challenge, and the ring drops keep trips feeling rewarding even through dry streaks.