Scurrius
The Rat King starter boss
A giant rat boss in the Varrock Sewers, soloable or in a group. Its spine upgrades a rune weapon into a strong early-game hybrid, making it a natural first mechanical boss.
At a glance
- Requirement
- No hard gate To start
- Rec. combat
- 60+
- Profit
- 198.5k/hr 40 kills/hr · verified
- Difficulty
- Beginner 500 HP · max 11
- Best style
- Melee / Ranged
- Chase drops
- Scurrius' spine Why go
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What you get out of Scurrius, so you can decide if it fits your goals right now.
- A genuine first mechanical boss — low requirements, real mechanics.
- Scurrius' spine upgrades a rune scimitar/mace into an early hybrid weapon.
- Available solo or scaled in a public group instance.
Gear setups
Pick the setup that matches your bank. Every upgrade here links back to the Gear hub.
- Weapon
- Dragon scimitar / rune scimitar
- Body
- Rune / green d'hide body
- Legs
- Rune platelegs
Upgrade paths for this fight
Strategy
- 1
Dodge the falling bricks
Scurrius drops ceiling debris on marked tiles — step off them to avoid heavy damage.
- 2
Avoid the tail sweep and squeaks
Move away from the tail-swipe line and kill the giant rats it summons before they overwhelm you.
Notable drops
| Item | Rarity | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Scurrius' spine Unique | Common | — |
| Scurry | 1/3000 | — |
| Coins | Common | 8k |
Progression after this boss
Once Scurrius feels comfortable, these are the natural next steps up in difficulty and payout.
Frequently asked questions
How much gp/hr is Scurrius in OSRS?
Scurrius earns approximately 198.5k per hour at around 40 kills/hour, based on the OSRS Wiki money making guide. Rates vary with gear and experience.
What combat level do you need for Scurrius?
A combat level of 60+ is recommended for Scurrius.
What combat style is best for Scurrius?
Scurrius is best fought with Melee and Ranged.
How hard is Scurrius?
Scurrius is an Beginner-tier boss with 500 hitpoints and a max hit of 11.
What does Scurrius drop?
Notable drops from Scurrius include Scurrius' spine.