Bossing
Safe
Members
Alchemical Hydra
Slayer's best paycheck
A hard-requirement Slayer boss dropping hydra leather and the brimstone ring — strong gp on task.
Profit
3.1m/hr
Startup
6m
Effort
Medium
Risk
Safe
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Requirements
Hard requirements
- 95 Slayer
- Boots of stone / brimstone / granite
Recommended
- 85 Ranged
What to bring
- Anti-venom+
- Dragonbane weapon
Why choose this method?
- Strong income at ~3.1m/hr — among the higher-earning methods.
- No Wilderness or PKer risk — your gear is safe.
- Doubles as combat progression toward tougher PvM and its unique drops.
Who should skip this method?
- Not available on free-to-play accounts.
- Skip until you have Boots of stone / brimstone / granite.
Tips
- Unlock the boss task from Konar for uninterrupted trips.
- Hydra leather funds Ferocious gloves — a melee BiS upgrade.
Progress to next
Higher-earning bossing methods to move toward once Alchemical Hydra feels comfortable.
Frequently asked questions
- How much gp/hr is Alchemical Hydra in OSRS?
- Alchemical Hydra earns approximately 3.1m per hour. Rates vary with gear, efficiency and live Grand Exchange prices.
- What do you need for Alchemical Hydra?
- Alchemical Hydra requires 95 Slayer, Boots of stone / brimstone / granite. Expect around 6m of startup investment.
- Is Alchemical Hydra members or free-to-play?
- Alchemical Hydra is a members-only money maker.
- Is Alchemical Hydra dangerous?
- Alchemical Hydra is a safe method — there is no Wilderness or death risk to your gear.
- Is Alchemical Hydra worth it?
- At ~3.1m/hr with medium-effort input, Alchemical Hydra is worth it if it fits your account and the effort and risk suit you.