OSRS Dagannoth Supreme Guide: Melee Setup, Strategy & Drops

Dagannoth Supreme at a Glance

Dagannoth Supreme is the ranged Dagannoth King: level 303, 255 hitpoints, and a ranged attack that hits up to 30 and can poison you. Fight him with melee. His defence against stab, slash and crush is only 10 and his Defence level is 128, while his ranged defence is 550 and his magic defence 255. Pray Protect from Missiles while he is the only King on you, and switch to Protect from Magic the moment Prime joins in.

Supreme is the only source of the archers ring and the seercull, at 1/128 each, and like the other Kings he drops the dragon axe at 1/128. He roams the west side of the lair, close to where Prime and Rex walk, which makes him the hardest King to start a trip on.

His shots splash like a spell when they miss, and they can also hit other players standing in the 6x6 area around his target.

Requirements: No Quest Needed

You do not need Horror from the Deep or any other quest to fight Supreme. You do need a way through Waterbirth Island Dungeon's doors:

• A second player, or a pet rock from Askeladden (given during or after The Fremennik Trials), to hold down the second pressure pad at the end of the first cavern.
• A rune thrownaxe special attack on the middle (western) door support from the north or south path. It bounces into the other two and knocks all three down.
• Or 85 Agility for the rocks south of Jarvald, which skip both steps. A summer pie boosts 80 to 85.
• Jarvald sails you over from Rellekka for 1,000 coins, or free once The Fremennik Trials is complete.

Aim for 70+ Attack, Strength and Hitpoints, at least 60 Defence (80+ is better) and 70 Prayer for Piety. Protect from Missiles needs 40 Prayer. The boss requirements checklist lists the gates for other bosses.

Location and How to Get There

Supreme spawns and roams on the western side of the Dagannoth Kings' lair, the sixth and deepest level of Waterbirth Island Dungeon. Prime is on the north-east side and Rex on the south-east.

Waterbirth Teleport on the Lunar spellbook, a POH portal or nexus, and the enchanted lyre (after the Hard Fremennik Diary) all reach the island fastest. Without them, teleport to Rellekka and use Jarvald. Use the ladder or the crack in the nearby safe room to check how many players are in the lair before you go down.

Recommended Combat Stats and Gear

Any strong melee weapon works because all three melee defences are 10. Good picks are the abyssal whip and abyssal tentacle, Osmumten's fang, Inquisitor's mace, Ghrazi rapier, Blade of Saeldor, noxious halberd and Scythe of Vitur. Supreme is size 3, so the scythe hits him three times per swing.

For specials, the Saradomin godsword adds damage and heals you, a dragon dagger is the cheap option, and the crystal halberd works too. Guthan's warspear only makes sense with the full Guthan's set for the healing effect.

Supreme's shots and both Spinolyp attacks roll against your ranged defence, so melee armour with high ranged defence cuts damage from all of them.

Inventory and Supplies

• Super combat potions.
• Prayer potions or super restores. Spinolyp magic hits drain 1 prayer point each.
• Antidote++ or a serpentine helm. Supreme poisons, and so do the Spinolyps.
• Food for a 30 max hit and a Saradomin brew in case Prime joins with hits of up to 50.
• A pet rock and rune thrownaxe for the doors. Supreme himself drops 5 to 10 rune thrownaxes at 5/128.
• A teleport out, or plan to leave by the ladder.

Mechanics: Attack Styles, Max Hits and Immunities

Where Dagannoth Supreme Sits in Progression

Supreme is usually the last King players add, since you melee him on the west side within reach of the other two. Get comfortable with Rex and Prime from the east side first, using the Dagannoth Prime guide for the ranged half.

Dagannoth Supreme Strategy

1. 1

   Turn on Protect from Magic before you climb down.

   Prime and Supreme are the Kings most likely to target you as you land, and Prime hits far harder.

2. 2

   Only start on Supreme when Prime is not aggressive.

   Supreme's spot on the west side puts you within reach of the other two.

3. 3

   Melee him on the west side and switch to Protect from Missiles once you are sure Prime is not on you.

4. 4

   If Prime respawns mid-kill, go back to Protect from Magic.

   Either finish Supreme while praying against Prime, or climb the ladder.

5. 5

   If Rex respawns, you do not have to kill him.

   Lure him away, or hold him in place with Entangle or an ice spell.

In a full rotation, kill Supreme straight after Prime so the two long-range Kings are never on you together. The Dagannoth Kings guide has the full order with Rex.

Dagannoth Supreme Drop Table

Combat Achievements

Slayer and Ironman Notes

Supreme counts for dagannoth tasks from Vannaka, Chaeldar, Konar, Nieve and Duradel. He gives 255 Slayer XP a kill, less than the 331.4 from Rex or Prime. Use the ladder's Slayer option for the task-only lair, and on a Konar task he can drop brimstone keys.

Ironmen come here for the archers ring, which has no other source. Supreme's rune thrownaxe drops also keep you stocked for the door on later trips.

Common Mistakes and Death Causes

• Ranging him. His ranged defence is 550, the highest of any King.
• Starting the trip on Supreme while Prime is already aggressive.
• Keeping Protect from Missiles on after Prime respawns.
• No antipoison or serpentine helm.
• Standing close to other players, since his shots also hit people in the 6x6 area around his target.

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