Duke Sucellus
The slumbering crush check
A Desert Treasure II boss slumbering in the Ghorrock Prison. A magic-and-crush fight with a distinctive wake-up mechanic, dropping the Magus vestige, Virtus robes and the Eye of the duke.
At a glance
- Requirement
- Desert Treasure II - The Fallen Empire To start
- Rec. combat
- 110+
- Profit
- 9.3m/hr 34 kills/hr · verified
- Difficulty
- Elite 485 HP · max 56
- Best style
- Magic / Melee
- Chase drops
- Virtus robe bottom, Magus vestige, Eye of the duke Why go
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Should you fight this?
What you get out of Duke Sucellus, so you can decide if it fits your goals right now.
- Magus vestige builds the Magus ring; Virtus robes drop here too.
- Eye of the duke is a strong ranged neck-slot upgrade material.
- One of the fastest DT2 bosses once the wake-up rhythm is learned.
Gear setups
Pick the setup that matches your bank. Every upgrade here links back to the Gear hub.
- Weapon (mag)
- Tumeken's shadow / Sanguinesti staff
- Weapon (crush)
- Inquisitor's mace / Osmumten's fang
- Body
- Ancestral / Inquisitor's
- Ring
- Magus / ultor
Upgrade paths for this fight
Strategy
- 1
Wake him up safely
Duke starts asleep — manipulate the chemical vats and stand clear of his gaze while he stirs before he becomes attackable.
- 2
Alternate magic and crush
He alternates vulnerability; deal magic then crush damage in rhythm and watch for his heavy gaze attack.
Notable drops
| Item | Rarity | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Virtus robe bottom Unique | 1/2160 | 26.7m |
| Magus vestige Unique | 1/720 | — |
| Eye of the duke Unique | 1/720 | — |
| Awakener's orb Unique | 1/49 | 293.2k |
| Baron | 1/2500 | — |
Prerequisite quests
Quests that gate access to Duke Sucellus, plus the quest chain each one sits behind.
Desert Treasure II - The Fallen Empire
Progression after this boss
Once Duke Sucellus feels comfortable, these are the natural next steps up in difficulty and payout.
Frequently asked questions
How much gp/hr is Duke Sucellus in OSRS?
Duke Sucellus earns approximately 9.3m per hour at around 34 kills/hour, based on the OSRS Wiki money making guide. Rates vary with gear and experience.
What are the requirements for Duke Sucellus?
Duke Sucellus requires Desert Treasure II - The Fallen Empire.
What combat level do you need for Duke Sucellus?
A combat level of 110+ is recommended for Duke Sucellus.
What combat style is best for Duke Sucellus?
Duke Sucellus is best fought with Magic and Melee.
How hard is Duke Sucellus?
Duke Sucellus is an Elite-tier boss with 485 hitpoints and a max hit of 56.
What does Duke Sucellus drop?
Notable drops from Duke Sucellus include Virtus robe bottom, Magus vestige, Eye of the duke and Awakener's orb.