The ultimate guide to Old School RuneScape pets ranked by difficulty. Whether you're a beginner seeking your first pet or a completionist aiming for the rarest ones, this comprehensive tier list will help you plan your pet hunting journey efficiently.
Pet hunting in Old School RuneScape has become one of the most popular endgame activities. With over 60 pets available, ranging from guaranteed quest rewards to ultra-rare boss drops with rates of 1 in 5,000+, understanding which pets to pursue first can save you hundreds of hours and millions of GP.
Pets obtainable through quests or guaranteed methods with minimal requirements.
High drop rates, low requirements, minimal gear investment needed.
Standard drop rates, moderate stat/gear requirements, some investment needed.
Low drop rates, high requirements, expensive gear setups required.
Ultra-rare drops, maximum requirements, significant time and resource investment.
How to obtain: Complete Gertrude's Cat quest, then purchase a kitten for 100 coins
Requirements: None (F2P quest)
Time investment: 15-30 minutes (quest completion)
Total cost: 100 GP + 500k insurance
Pro tip: Perfect first pet for absolute beginners. The kitten will grow into an adult cat after 2-3 hours of following you around.
How to obtain: Speak to Askeladden during/after The Fremennik Trials quest
Requirements: Started The Fremennik Trials quest
Time investment: 5 minutes (if quest already started)
Total cost: Free + 500k insurance
Pro tip: The most meme pet in OSRS. Literally a rock that follows you around. Great conversation starter!
How to obtain: Kill Chaos Elemental (1/300) or Chaos Fanatic (1/1,000)
Requirements: 60+ combat stats, basic food and gear
Time investment: 1-10 hours (50% chance in 3.5 hours)
Profit/Loss: Slight loss due to supplies, minimal risk
Strategy: The easiest boss pet in the game. Chaos Elemental teleports you around but is very manageable. Bring teleports for PKer safety.
How to obtain: Complete Fight Caves (1/200, or 1/100 on slayer task)
Requirements: 70+ ranged, decent gear, prayer switching skills
Time investment: 5-50 hours (depending on experience)
Bonus method: Trade fire cape for extra 1/100 chance
Strategy: Learn Fight Caves mechanics first. Each completion gives you a chance at the pet plus the cape trade-in option doubles your odds.
How to obtain: Wintertodt supply crates (1/5,000 per roll, 2+ rolls per crate)
Requirements: 50 Firemaking, warm clothing
Time investment: 20-80 hours while training Firemaking
Profit/Loss: Profit from supply crates + Firemaking XP
Strategy: Perfect for training Firemaking while pet hunting. Higher Firemaking level = better crate rewards = more pet rolls.
How to obtain: Kill Scorpia in the Wilderness (1/2,000)
Requirements: 70+ combat stats, anti-venom, wilderness survival skills
Time investment: 10-40 hours (25% chance in 10 hours)
Risk: PKer danger, bring minimal gear
Strategy: One of the easiest bosses in terms of mechanics. Fast kills (60 seconds each). Use budget gear and bring lots of food/anti-venom.
Tier B Overview: These pets require moderate investment in terms of stats, gear, or time. Drop rates are reasonable but expect 20-100 hours of grinding. Good for players with established accounts.
How to obtain: Any thieving activity, best at Ardougne Knights
Requirements: 55+ Thieving (Ardougne Knights), Rogue outfit recommended
Time investment: 20-100 hours of active thieving
Profit/Loss: Excellent profit (1-2M GP/hour with Rogue outfit)
Strategy: Most common pet in OSRS due to accessibility. Train thieving normally and the pet will eventually come. Higher levels = better rates.
How to obtain: Hunting chinchompas, best at red chins
Requirements: 63+ Hunter, box traps, Wilderness for red chins
Time investment: 30-150 hours of hunting
Profit/Loss: Excellent profit (2-4M GP/hour red chins)
Strategy: Red chinchompas in Wilderness offer best rates but carry PKer risk. Grey chins are safer but slower pet rates.
How to obtain: Kill Kraken boss (1/3,000)
Requirements: 87 Slayer, decent magic gear, Kraken task
Time investment: 40-120 hours (18% chance in 10 hours)
Profit/Loss: Good profit from Trident drops and consistent loot
Strategy: Very AFK boss, perfect for casual pet hunting. Can only kill on Slayer task, so maintain a stockpile of tasks.
How to obtain: Kill chompy birds (1/500, 2 rolls per kill)
Requirements: Elite Western Provinces Diary completed
Time investment: 15-60 hours (after diary completion)
Profit/Loss: Slight loss from arrows, minimal cost
Strategy: Great pet if you already have Elite Western Diary. Two pet rolls per kill makes it effectively 1/250. Very relaxing grind.
Tier C Overview: These pets require significant investment in stats, gear, and time. Drop rates are low and content can be challenging. Expect 100-300 hours of dedicated grinding.
How to obtain: Kill Cerberus (1/3,000)
Requirements: 91 Slayer, expensive gear setup (50M+ recommended)
Time investment: 100-400 hours
Profit/Loss: Excellent profit (3-4M GP/hour from Primordial crystal drops)
Strategy: High-level boss requiring prayer flicking and expensive gear. Only killable on task. Very profitable but demanding.
How to obtain: Kill Vorkath (1/3,000)
Requirements: Dragon Slayer II completed, high combat stats, expensive gear
Time investment: 120-500 hours
Profit/Loss: Good profit (2-3M GP/hour)
Strategy: Challenging mechanics but very consistent. Learn the attack patterns and bring appropriate gear for each phase.
How to obtain: Master Clue Scroll caskets (1/1,000)
Requirements: High stats for clue requirements, significant GP for buying clues
Time investment: 200-800 hours (depending on clue method)
Profit/Loss: Usually profitable from clue rewards
Strategy: One of the hardest pets to get. Consider buying master clues from other players if you have the GP.
Tier D Overview: The ultimate pet hunting challenges. These require mastery of the most difficult content in OSRS, maximum stats, and potentially 300-1000+ hours of grinding. Only for the most dedicated players.
How to obtain: Complete The Inferno (1/100)
Requirements: Maximum combat stats, hundreds of hours of practice, elite-tier PvM skills
Time investment: 500-2000+ hours (including learning)
Profit/Loss: Massive loss from deaths and supplies during learning
Reality Check: The most prestigious pet in OSRS. Most players never complete even one Inferno. Expect months of learning before your first completion.
How to obtain: Complete Chambers of Xeric raids (1/53 for perfect run)
Requirements: High stats, team coordination, advanced PvM knowledge
Time investment: 300-1000+ hours
Profit/Loss: Extremely profitable from unique drops (Twisted bow, etc.)
Strategy: Drop rate varies by performance. Perfect solo raids give 1/53 chance. Learn efficient routes and practice extensively.
How to obtain: Complete Theatre of Blood raids (1/650)
Requirements: Maximum stats, elite PvM skills, experienced team
Time investment: 400-1200+ hours
Profit/Loss: Very profitable from unique drops (Scythe, Rapier, etc.)
Strategy: Most mechanically intensive raid. Requires perfect team coordination and individual skill. Consider it only after mastering other PvM content.
How to obtain: Complete Corrupted Gauntlet (1/400)
Requirements: Song of the Elves quest, high stats, solo PvM mastery
Time investment: 300-1000+ hours
Profit/Loss: Very profitable (3-5M GP/hour when consistent)
Strategy: One of the most challenging solo activities. Each run requires preparation phase + boss fight. Extremely punishing but rewarding.
Start with Pet Cat - guaranteed and costs almost nothing
Try Chaos Elemental Jr. - easiest boss pet with 1/300 rate
Train skills while hunting Phoenix or Rocky
Move to Tier B pets once you have established stats and bank
Only attempt Tier C/D after mastering easier content
🎲 Remember: RNG is RNG. You might get lucky and get a pet in 1 kill, or go 5x the drop rate. Pet hunting requires patience and realistic expectations.
Remember: Pet hunting is a marathon, not a sprint. Focus on enjoying the journey and the pets will come naturally.
Good luck on your pet hunting journey! May RNG be in your favor. 🍀