Ankou are skeletal, ghostly monsters found in OSRS. They are known for dropping death and blood runes at a relatively common rate. They are also aggressive monsters, making them great tasks for afking. In this OSRS Ankou guide, we will take look at some of the most efficient strategies to kill this slayer monster.
Locations to kill Ankous in OSRS?
The Ankous in OSRS can be found at numerous different locations. Below is a list of the locations you can kill Ankous at:
- The Forgotten Cemetery
- Stronghold of Security
- Stronghold Slayer Cave
- Catacombs of Kourend
- Wilderness Slayer Cave
Ankou Gear Setup
Finding the most optimal gear to use when killing Ankous in OSRS is important. Helping to increase your kills per hour and reduce supply costs. Either Melee or Ranged-based combat is recommended here, setups can be seen below for a variety of different budgets.
Melee Gear Setups
Max Melee
![max-melee-rapier-setup-osrs-6 max melee rapier setup for ankous osrs](https://www.gamingelephant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/max-melee-rapier-setup-osrs-6.jpg)
Mid-tier Melee
![mid-tier-melee-rapier-setup-osrs-6 mid-tier melee rapier setup for ankous osrs](https://www.gamingelephant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/mid-tier-melee-rapier-setup-osrs-6.jpg)
Budget Melee
![budget-melee-slayer-setup-osrs-6 budget melee slayer setup for ankous in osrs](https://www.gamingelephant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/budget-melee-slayer-setup-osrs-6.jpg)
Ranged Gear Setups
Max Ranged
![max-ranged-blowpipe-setup-osrs-5 max ranged blowpipe setup for ankous osrs](https://www.gamingelephant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/max-ranged-blowpipe-setup-osrs-5.jpg)
Mid-tier Ranged
![mid-tier-ranged-blowpipe-setup-osrs-5 mid-tier ranged blowpipe setup for ankous in osrs](https://www.gamingelephant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/mid-tier-ranged-blowpipe-setup-osrs-5.jpg)
Budget Ranged
![budget-ranged-blowpipe-setup-osrs-5 budget ranged blowpipe setup for ankous in osrs](https://www.gamingelephant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/budget-ranged-blowpipe-setup-osrs-5.jpg)
Ankou FAQs
Below is some of the most frequently asked questions by players who read this Ankou guide for the first time.
Are ankou a good task?
Ankou are not good for experience or profit per hour. They give only a small amount of slayer exp per kill. However, they can be good for a quick task, as their low combat level and hitpoints makes them fast to kill.
Do ankou drop bones?
Yes, Ankous in osrs will always drop bones.
How do you get an Ankou outfit?
The Ankou outfit is a reward obtained from completing a master clue scroll. When players open a master casket they will have a chance at receiving a piece of the Ankou outfit.
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