Lava Strykewyrms
Introduction
Lava Strykewyrms are one of the most profitable slayer tasks, while also providing decent Slayer XP. They have a guaranteed drop of Searing Ashes (worth 47,850 each) and also drop the Wyrm Spike, Scalp and Heart.
⬥ After the Wilderness Update, killing Lava Strykewyrms has become substantially safer. Despite that, their drops are still highly valued mainly due to Searing Ashes being the main ingredient for Aggression Potions
Stats
⬥ XP per kill : 1872
⬥ Optimal kills per hour: ~520 , 450
⬥ Optimal XP per hour : ~973K , 842K
Desirable Drops
⬥ Lava Strykewyrms have a valuable loot table containing: Searing Ashes, Onyx Bolts (e), Rune salvage, coins and potions.
• This makes them one of the better tasks to do for gp.
⬥ For the Slayer log, Lava Strykewyrms also drop:
• Wyrm Spike - worth 3,441,407
• Wyrm Heart - worth 7,158,137
• Wyrm Scalp - worth 25,285,584
⬩ Dropped at a rate of 1/6168 on task (1/12,288 off task) from Lava Strykewyrms or 1/1,536 from WildyWyrms.
Location and how to get there
⬥ They are located South of the Lava Maze (level 34-41 wilderness).
• The quickest way to get there is via the obelisk teleport to the level 35 obelisk.
Useful Items and Unlocks
General strategy
Place your cannon between the 2 small lava pits as shown below. You will alternate between killing the strykes northwest and southeast of this spot, most of which can be hit by the cannon.
Method: Active Magic
This method is can be done with low effort, only requiring the player to click on each spawn and letting Revo++ kill them (~250 KPH), or with high effort, using both dual-wield and 2H weapons and full manual (~450 KPH).
⬥ If 4TAA, stamp on mounds with equipped and input the auto when you see your character do the stomp animation.
Preset
Action Bar
Use this bar if doing the task low effort, shift to last slot if not on task.
Video example
⬥ Lava strykes task - https://youtu.be/Ammu3M_H1U0
Method: Active Ranged
If is owned, is the best style for killing lava strykewyrms due to its high damage, range and mobility.
⬥ Upkeep at all times.
⬥ Proc priority for if 3 stacks: > > > >
• Don't let autos snipe proc when using
• Stacked damage buffs of allow you to easily hit hitcap with even outside of
⬥ are your main basics, use them to balance stacks and keep an eye on your threshold cooldowns.
⬥ Common ability sequences for kills include (adjust order based on stack count):
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→ or → if needed
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→ /
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→ (helpful for building adren)
Preset
Video example
⬥ Strykewyrms task - https://youtu.be/9iKPFHMfkeU