The Leviathan
The ranged-only Awakener
One of the four Desert Treasure II bosses, fought in the Scar Essence Mine. A ranged-only fight against a giant serpent that drops Virtus robes, the Venator vestige and Awakener's orbs. An Awakened variant raises the challenge for better rewards.
At a glance
- Requirement
- Desert Treasure II - The Fallen Empire To start
- Rec. combat
- 110+
- Profit
- 7.1m/hr 24 kills/hr · verified
- Difficulty
- Elite 900 HP · max 60
- Best style
- Ranged
- Chase drops
- Virtus robe top, Venator vestige, Leviathan's lure Why go
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Should you fight this?
What you get out of The Leviathan, so you can decide if it fits your goals right now.
- Venator vestige builds the Venator ring; Virtus robes are top-tier magic gear.
- Awakener's orbs are needed to fight the stronger Awakened variants.
- A pure ranged DPS-and-dodge fight — no gear switching required.
Gear setups
Pick the setup that matches your bank. Every upgrade here links back to the Gear hub.
- Weapon
- Twisted bow / Zaryte crossbow
- Body
- Masori / armadyl
- Legs
- Masori / armadyl chainskirt
- Ring
- Venator ring
Upgrade paths for this fight
Strategy
- 1
Dodge the boulders and prayer-switch
The Leviathan attacks with all three styles via orbs — flick the matching overhead prayer while stepping off the falling boulders.
- 2
Break its shield
Periodically it raises a shield and must be staggered by hitting the correct mechanic before you can resume damage.
Notable drops
| Item | Rarity | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Virtus robe top Unique | 1/2304 | 34.2m |
| Venator vestige Unique | 1/768 | — |
| Leviathan's lure Unique | 1/768 | — |
| Awakener's orb Unique | 1/54 | 293.2k |
| Lil'viathan | 1/2500 | — |
Prerequisite quests
Quests that gate access to The Leviathan, plus the quest chain each one sits behind.
Desert Treasure II - The Fallen Empire
Progression after this boss
Once The Leviathan feels comfortable, these are the natural next steps up in difficulty and payout.
Frequently asked questions
How much gp/hr is The Leviathan in OSRS?
The Leviathan earns approximately 7.1m per hour at around 24 kills/hour, based on the OSRS Wiki money making guide. Rates vary with gear and experience.
What are the requirements for The Leviathan?
The Leviathan requires Desert Treasure II - The Fallen Empire.
What combat level do you need for The Leviathan?
A combat level of 110+ is recommended for The Leviathan.
What combat style is best for The Leviathan?
The Leviathan is best fought with Ranged.
How hard is The Leviathan?
The Leviathan is an Elite-tier boss with 900 hitpoints and a max hit of 60.
What does The Leviathan drop?
Notable drops from The Leviathan include Virtus robe top, Venator vestige, Leviathan's lure and Awakener's orb.