Welcome to the guide on killing the Alchemical Hydra in Old School Runescape! This high-level Slayer monster can only be taken down if you have been assigned a Hydra Slayer task. In this guide,We will be discussing the best strategies to defeat the Alchemical Hydra and the items you'll need to do so.

• Gear
• Inventory
• Strategy
• Rewards
• Conclusion

 

↖ Gear

Your gear should depend on your experience level and combat style. For beginners, a ranged setup is recommended. This includes a crossbow, a dragonhide body, dragonhide chaps, and a twisted buckler. If you plan to use melee, bring a dragon hunter lance and a dragonfire shield. Your special attack weapon should be either a blowpipe or an enchanted ruby bolt.

 

↖ Inventory

Your inventory should consist of two divine ranged potions, one antidote, five prayer potions, and food for the remaining slots. Bring an imbued heart, a construction cape to teleport home, and a rune pouch filled with high alching items.

 

↖ Strategy

The key to defeating the Alchemical Hydra quickly and efficiently is to high alch as much of the drops as possible. This increases your chance of obtaining rare drops, such as the Jar of Chemicals and Alchemical Hydra Heads. Collect bones for Prayer experience. During the fight, focus on attacking the Hydra's head and use your special attack weapon as often as possible. Use the Dragon Hunter Lance to hit both the head and tail at the same time.

 

↖ Rewards

The rewards from killing the Alchemical Hydra include the Hydra's Eye, Fang, and Heart, which can be combined to form a Brimstone Ring worth 34.3 million OSRS Gold coins. You can also obtain the pet (1/3000), Jar of Chemicals (1/2000), and Alchemical Hydra Head (1/256). Other items include the Hydra's Claw (1/1000, worth 34.3 million coins), Golden Mystic Robe Top and Bottom (1/2000, worth 7 million coins), and Dragon Throwing Axe and Knife (1/2000, worth 175k and 1.5 million coins respectively). Hard and Elite Clue Scrolls and Brimstone Keys are also obtainable. The Brimstone Keys can be used to unlock the Brimstone Chest for additional rewards.

 

↖ Conclusion

Killing the Alchemical Hydra can be both profitable and enjoyable. With the right gear and strategy, you can take down the Hydra quickly and efficiently. Follow this guide for the best chance at obtaining rare drops and maximizing your rewards.