Vorkath remains one of the most popular and profitable bosses in Old School RuneScape (OSRS). Despite being released years ago, its relevance hasn’t faded. In fact, thanks to game updates, shifting prices, and improved gear options, players continue to flock to this undead dragon for consistent GP. Many adventurers even look to buy OSRS gold to speed up their gear progression before tackling Vorkath. This guide will give you an updated approach in 2025, covering requirements, recommended stats, gear progression, inventory setups, and key mechanics.

Requirements

To unlock Vorkath, you must complete Dragon Slayer II, which grants access to the stronger version of the dragon. Technically, you can attempt him with modest stats, but having the following makes life much easier:

· Combat stats:

 o 70+ Melee, 61+ Ranged, and 75 Magic (required for Dragon Slayer II).

 o 70+ Hitpoints and 62 Prayer (for standard protection prayers).

 o 70 Prayer unlocks Piety (after King’s Ransom), while 74 Prayer unlocks Rigour for optimal ranged DPS.

· Other helpful unlocks:

 o Salve Amulet (ei): Imbue it at Nightmare Zone, Soul Wars, or PvP Arena for a big damage boost.

 o Lunar Diplomacy: Provides quicker access to Rellekka.

 o 55 Slayer: Useful for mechanics but generally already met post-quests.

Ranged Gear Progression

Ranged is the most common and efficient method for farming Vorkath. Here’s the upgrade path you should follow in 2025:

1. Starter Setup:

 o Void ranged, Ava’s accumulator, rune or dragon crossbow, anti-dragon shield, ruby and diamond bolts, blessed dragonhide boots, and brimstone/lightbearer ring.

2. First Key Upgrades:

 o Elite Void after Western Province hard diary.

 o Ava’s Assembler (combine Vorkath’s head with Ava’s accumulator).

 o Bandos Godsword (for defense-reduction special attacks). 

3. Major Milestones:

 o Dragon Hunter Crossbow - around 48M GP and a massive DPS boost.

 o Rigour Prayer - unlocked with a Dexterous Prayer Scroll.

 o Dragonfire Ward - offensive shield with ranged strength.

4. Endgame Gear:

 o Ring of Suffering, Venator Bow, or Zaryte Crossbow for burst damage.

 o Masori Armor upgrades (helm, body, chaps).

 o Fortis Quiver and Avernic Treads for late-game optimization.

Melee Gear Progression

While less common, melee is still viable-especially with strong upgrades.

1. Starter Setup:

 o Neitiznot Helm, Fighter Torso, Obsidian Legs, Dragon Boots, Anti-dragon shield, Salve Amulet (ei), and a Zamorakian Hasta or Dragon Scimitar.

2. Early Upgrades:

 o Dragon Defender or Dragonfire Shield.

 o Berserker Ring (i) for long-term strength bonus.

 o Bandos Godsword for spec utility.

3. Midgame:

 o Osmumten’s Fang (82 Attack) as a cost-effective weapon.

 o Serpentine Helm (to save inventory slots by negating venom).

 o Ferocious Gloves for best-in-slot strength bonus.

4. Endgame:

 o Dragon Hunter Lance for maximum melee DPS.

 o Infernal Cape or Arclight Ring for late-game power.

 o Torva Armor pieces for survivability and strength.

Inventory Setup

Bring the following essentials for smooth kills:

· Potions: Ranging/Combat potions, Super antifire (mandatory), Prayer restores, Anti-venom or Antidote.

· Runes: In a rune pouch, bring Law, Chaos, and Dust runes for teleport and Crumble Undead (for the zombified spawn).

· Food: Sharks, anglerfish, or better.

· Special Attack Weapon: Bandos Godsword, Osmumten’s Fang, or Dragon Hunter Lance depending on build.

· Optional: Blowpipe for handling the acid phase (if ranging).

Key Mechanics

Vorkath cycles between standard attacks and two special phases after every six attacks.

1. Standard Attacks:

 o Ranged (bone-like projectile) and Magic (blue fireball), maxing in the 30s.

 o Melee (if up close), hitting up to 32.

 o Dragonfire variants:

  · Orange (standard damage)

  · Green (venom)

  · Purple (disables prayers)

  · Giant Fireball (up to 121 damage if you don’t move).

2. Special Phases:

 o Zombified Spawn: Vorkath freezes you and spawns an undead. Kill it with Crumble Undead.

 o Acid Walk: Vorkath fills the arena with acid pools. Melee players must “walk” attack cycles, while rangers can safe-spot or blowpipe drag.

Profits and Drops

Profit per hour varies widely with your gear and skill level:

· Beginner setups: 1M-2M GP/hour.

· Optimized setups: 4M+ GP/hour with fast kills.

· Notable drops include:

· Superior Dragon Bones and Blue Dragonhide (consistent GP).

· Unique loot: Skeletal Visage, Jar of Decay, Dragonbone Necklace.

· Pet Vorki: 1/3,000 drop rate.

Final Tips

Always bring Super Antifire-forgetting it is one of the most common death causes. Practice the acid phase slowly until you’re comfortable. Don’t worry if early kills feel clunky-efficiency comes with repetition. With patience, steady upgrades, and awareness of mechanics, Vorkath can be one of the most rewarding bosses in OSRS, both for profit and for sharpening your PvM skills, especially if you’ve saved up or even picked up some cheap RS gold to boost your progression.