Dagannoth Rex
Mid game · Magic · solo · recommended 90+ combat
Why Ironmen kill it
The berserker ring, the best melee ring before Ultor, and a dragon axe.
Requirements to access
Skills
None
Quests
Hardcore Ironman
A death here ends Hardcore status.
Drops worth chasing
| Drop | What it's for | Rate | 90% chance by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berserker ringGear | Berserker ring Melee strength ring; imbue it for double the bonus. | 1/128 per kill | 294 kills |
| Dragon axeGear | Dragon axe Faster woodcutting than rune. | 1/128 per kill | 294 kills |
| Warrior ringUpgrade | Used for the Bellator ring. | 1/128 per kill | 294 kills |
| Pet dagannoth rexPet | The boss pet. | 1/5,000 per kill | 11,512 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?
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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.