Cerberus
Late game · Melee · solo · recommended 100+ combat
Why Ironmen kill it
Primordial, pegasian and eternal crystals: the best boots for every style.
Requirements to access
Skills
91Slayer
Quests
None
- On a hellhound Slayer task
Hardcore Ironman
A death here ends Hardcore status.
Drops worth chasing
| Drop | What it's for | Rate | 90% chance by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primordial crystalGear | Makes Primordial boots Best-in-slot melee boots for most of the game. | 1/520 per kill | 1,197 kills |
| Pegasian crystalGear | Makes Pegasian boots Best ranged boots for most of the game. | 1/520 per kill | 1,197 kills |
| Eternal crystalGear | Makes Eternal boots Best magic boots for most of the game. | 1/520 per kill | 1,197 kills |
| Smouldering stoneUpgrade | Infernal tools (pickaxe, axe, harpoon). | 1/520 per kill | 1,197 kills |
| HellpuppyPet | The boss pet. | 1/3,000 per kill | 6,907 kills |
“90% chance by” is how many kills (or chests) give a 90% chance of having the drop; most players get it sooner, and some much later. Raid rates are a share of unique drops, which depend on points and team size. See every upgrade in order on the Ironman gear progression page.
Top kill counts
Are you ready?
Look yourself up; the planner lists which bosses your stats and quests unlock.
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Requirements and drop rates (rates fetched 2026-10-01) checked against the Old School RuneScape Wiki (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0). Requirements are game facts; the descriptions here are our own.