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OSRS Desert Lizards Guide

osrs desert lizards guide

Desert Lizards are reptilian creatures that primarily dwell in the Kharidian Desert, a vast and arid region located in the southern part of the OSRS map. Players can find them roaming around various areas in the desert, but they are most commonly encountered east of the Shantay Pass.

Desert Lizards Gear Setup

  • Weapon: Bring a decent weapon for Ranged or Magic, as Desert Lizards require these attack styles to kill. You can use darts or dart tips with a toxic blowpipe, broad bolts with a rune or higher crossbow, or a trident of the seas for Magic.
  • Armor: Wear gear that provides Ranged or Magic attack bonuses.
  • Food: Desert Lizards can deal damage, so bring some food for healing, such as sharks, lobsters, or monkfish.
  • Ice Coolers: Ice coolers are essential for killing Desert Lizards efficiently. They are used to finish off the lizards when they’re close to being defeated. It’s wise to bring multiple ice coolers.

Requirements:

  • Level 22 Slayer to receive Desert Lizards as a Slayer task.
  • Ice coolers (at least 1, but it’s advisable to bring more for efficiency).

Killing Desert Lizards:

  1. Accept a Slayer Task: If you’re assigned Desert Lizards as a Slayer task, head to the Kharidian Desert. Ensure you have an active task from your Slayer master.
  2. Select Ranged or Magic: Desert Lizards require either Ranged or Magic to kill. Choose the attack style that you have the highest level and best gear for. If you have 55 Slayer and access to the Slayer dart spell, Magic is a good choice.
  3. Locate Desert Lizards: Desert Lizards can be found in various locations within the Kharidian Desert, such as the area south of Shantay Pass and the area southeast of the Bedabin Camp.
  4. Engage in Combat: Attack the Desert Lizards using your chosen attack style. Make sure to bring enough ammunition or runes, as the lizards have relatively high Hitpoints.
  5. Use Ice Coolers: When the Desert Lizards are close to defeat, use the ice coolers on them to finish them off. This is essential for successfully killing them.
  6. Collect Drops: Desert Lizards drop various items, including Desert Goat Horns, Lizard Scales, and the occasional Mirror shield. Collect any valuable drops and continue hunting the lizards.

Desert Lizard Drops:

Desert Lizards drop several items, including:

  • Desert Goat Horns: These can be used to make horned helmets.
  • Lizard Scales: These can be used to create darts, which are needed to finish off Desert Lizards.
  • Mirror Shield: A rare drop used to protect against Basilisks.

Additional Tips:

  • The key to killing Desert Lizards efficiently is using ice coolers to finish them off. Without these, the lizards won’t be killed and will continue to regenerate health.
  • Make sure to bring sufficient food and gear, as Desert Lizards can deal damage to you.
  • Desert Lizards can be a relatively slow and tedious task, so it’s essential to use the right attack style and gear for efficient kills.

Killing Desert Lizards in OSRS is often a requirement for Slayer tasks, and it’s not typically considered a high-profit task. However, it’s an essential part of Slayer training and can be a decent source of secondary resources like Desert Goat Horns and Lizard Scales.