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Alchemical Hydra

Four-phase hydra in Karuulm; ferocious gloves. End game

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Requirements

  • ? Slayer 95

Typical levels

  • ? Ranged 90
  • ? Defence 85
  • ? Prayer 70
  • ? Hitpoints 90

A guide, not a rule: people kill Alchemical Hydra lower with practice.

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Gear tiers

Full strategy on the OSRS Wiki ↗

Best first, from the wiki's Alchemical Hydra strategy page.

RangedMelee
Head
  1. 1Slayer helmet (i)
  2. 2Black mask (i)
Neck
  1. 1Amulet of rancour
  2. 2Amulet of torture
  3. 3Amulet of blood fury
  4. 4Amulet of fury
  5. 5Amulet of glory
Ammo
  1. 1Rada's blessing 4
  2. 2Holy blessingRada's blessing 3
Body
  1. 1Torva platebodyOathplate chest
  2. 2Bandos chestplate
  3. 3Inquisitor's hauberk
  4. 4Mixed hide top
  5. 5Obsidian platebody
Spec / switch
  1. 1Bandos godsword
  2. 2Elder maulDragon warhammer
  3. 3Dragon clawsBurning claws
  4. 4Crimson kistenVoidwaker
  5. 5Bone daggerArkan bladeDragon dagger
Cape
  1. 1Infernal cape
  2. 2Fire cape
  3. 3Ardougne cloak 4
Feet
  1. 1Avernic treads (max)
  2. 2Primordial boots
  3. 3Aranea bootsDragon bootsEcho boots
  4. 4Granite boots
  5. 5Devout boots
Legs
  1. 1Torva platelegsOathplate legs
  2. 2Bandos tassets
  3. 3Inquisitor's plateskirt
  4. 4Mixed hide legs
  5. 5Obsidian platelegs
Hands
  1. 1Ferocious gloves
  2. 2Barrows gloves
  3. 3Regen bracelet
Shield
  1. 1Avernic defender
  2. 2Dragon defender
  3. 3Dragonfire shield
  4. 4Rune defender
Ring
  1. 1Ultor ringLightbearer
  2. 2Berserker ring (i)
  3. 3Brimstone ring
  4. 4Treasonous ring (i)Ring of shadows
Weapon
  1. 1Scythe of ViturDragon hunter lance
  2. 2Osmumten's fangGhrazi rapierSoulreaper axe
  3. 3Blade of SaeldorInquisitor's mace
  4. 4Abyssal daggerNoxious halberdZamorakian hasta
  5. 5Belle's follyDragon swordDual macuahuitl

Gear data: OSRS Wiki (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0), imported 2026-10-05. Typical levels and requirements reviewed 5 Oct 2026. Prices: OSRS Wiki real-time prices.