Zalcano
Mid game · · group · recommended any combat
Why Ironmen kill it
Crystal tool seeds and Mining and Smithing XP together.
Requirements to access
Skills
70Mining
70Smithing
70Runecraft
Quests
Hardcore Ironman
A death here ends Hardcore status.
Drops worth chasing
| Drop | What it's for | Rate | 90% chance by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal tool seedGear | Makes Crystal tools The fastest pickaxe, axe and harpoon short of infernal tools. | 1/205 per kill | 472 kills |
| Uncut onyxGear | Makes Amulet of fury Big all-round upgrade over glory. | 1/8,000 per kill | 18,420 kills |
| SmolcanoPet | The boss pet. | 1/2,250 per kill | 5,180 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.