The Skeletal Wyvern is a slayer monster in OSRS. Requiring a slayer level of 72 to be damaged, known for being a good task in terms of consistent gp and profit. They also have the chance to drop the Draconic Visage, an iconic item in OSRS.
Players should bring some type of protective shield to reduce damage from their icy breath. The Elemental Shield, Mind Shield, Dragonfire Shield, Dragonfire Ward and Ancient Wyvern Shield all work here. In this OSRS Skeletal Wyverns guide, we will take look at some of the most efficient strategies to kill this slayer monster.
Locations to kill Skeletal Wyverns in OSRS?
There is currently only one location you can kill Skeletal Wyverns. They are located in the Asgarnian Ice Dungeon. There is two levels with multiple spawns, although, you will need to be assigned a Skeletal Wyvern slayer task to access and damage Wyverns on the upper floor.
To reach the Ice Dungeon, the fastest method is to use the fairy rings code A-I-Q and run to the trapdoor entrance.
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Skeletal Wyvern Gear Setup
Finding the most optimal gear to use when killing Skeletal Wyverns 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. Since Skeletal Wyverns are considered Dragons, Dragonbane weapons are used in max setups.
Melee Gear Setups
Max Melee
![Max-Melee-Gear-for-dragons-osrs Max Melee Gear for skeletal wyverns osrs](https://www.gamingelephant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Max-Melee-Gear-for-dragons-osrs.jpg)
Mid-tier Melee
![mid-tier-melee-gear-for-dragons-osrs mid-tier melee gear for skeletal wyverns osrs](https://www.gamingelephant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/mid-tier-melee-gear-for-dragons-osrs.jpg)
Budget Melee
![budget-melee-gear-for-dragons-osrs budget melee gear for skeletal wyverns osrs](https://www.gamingelephant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/budget-melee-gear-for-dragons-osrs.jpg)
Ranged Gear Setups
Max Ranged
![max-DHCB-range-gear-setup-for-dragons-osrs max DHCB range gear setup for skeletal wyverns osrs](https://www.gamingelephant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/max-DHCB-range-gear-setup-for-dragons-osrs.jpg)
Mid-tier Ranged
![mid-tier-ranged-gear-with-ward-for-dragons-osrs-1 mid-tier ranged gear with ward for skeletal wyverns osrs](https://www.gamingelephant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/mid-tier-ranged-gear-with-ward-for-dragons-osrs-1.jpg)
Budget Ranged
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Skeletal Wyvern FAQs
Below is some of the most frequently asked questions by players who read this skeletal wyvern guide for the first time.
Are there safe spots for killing Skeletal Wyverns?
Yes, players can trap the Wyverns along edges of the walls inside the Ice Dungeon. Using a crossbow is most effective for this.
Profit per hour from Skeletal Wyverns?
Players should expect between 400k and 700k gold per hour when killing Wyverns.
Do you need antifire for Skeletal Wyverns?
No, Skeletal Wyverns have a special icy breath attack that can not be protected against using antifire potions. You will however need to bring a protective shield such as an Elemental Shield or Dragonfire Shield.