Vardorvis is one of the most profitable solo bosses in Old School RuneScape (OSRS), with potential earnings reaching up to 10 million OSRS gold an hour. In this guide, we'll walk you through everything you need to know about fighting Vardorvis, including how to reach him, how to handle his mechanics, and what gear and inventory to bring to maximize your chances of success.

How to Access Vardorvis

To fight Vardorvis, you must have completed the Desert Treasure II quest. During the quest, you'll first encounter the boss in the Stranglewood area. After completing the quest, you can use the Fairy Ring code BLS to reach the area quickly, followed by a boat ride to the arena. Alternatively, once you've unlocked the Strangled Tablet drop, you can use the Ring of Shadows to teleport directly to the arena.

Vardorvis Fight Mechanics

Vardorvis is a tough boss, and you'll need to learn how to handle his mechanics to survive. Here's a breakdown of the key attacks to watch out for:

1. Entangle Attack (Red Shapes)

  · Vardorvis will hit the ground, causing red shapes to appear on your screen. You need to quickly click on each shape to avoid taking heavy damage.

2. Flying Axes

  · Axes will appear and move across the room. If you don't avoid them, you'll take damage and start bleeding. To avoid them, run to a safe tile or move between tiles to dodge the axes.

3. Green Projectile (Prayer Drain)

  · This ranged attack requires you to switch to Protect from Missiles quickly. If you don't, your protection prayers will be disabled, leaving you vulnerable to full damage. It also drains 10 prayer points.

4. Vine Attack

  · Vardorvis will summon a vine that heals him and damages you if you're in the way. Stand in the middle tile between the pillars to avoid this attack completely.

5. Enraged Phase (below 33% HP)

  · Once Vardorvis is below a third of his health, he will enter an enraged phase. The mechanics will start happening more frequently, and there will be more axes, more red shapes, and faster attacks.

Useful RuneLite Plugins

If you're using RuneLite, several plugins can make this fight easier:

· Ground Markers: Helps you mark safe tiles for dodging the axes.

· Better NPC Highlight: Shows the true tile of the axes so you can dodge more precisely.

· DT2 Boss Utilities: Hides the pillars around the arena to reduce screen clutter.

· Vardorvis Projectiles Plugin: Makes the ranged projectiles easier to see.

Gear and Inventory Setup

For fighting Vardorvis, you'll want to use a slash weapon and strong defensive gear. Here are some gear recommendations based on your budget:

· Basic Setup: A Zombie Axe with standard defensive gear. A Fire Cape is good enough, but an Infernal Cape will provide additional protection.

· Inventory: Super combat potions, prayer potions, food, and a teleport out. You can also bring a Rune Pouch for casting Thralls.

· Mid-Tier Setup: Upgrade to a Noxious Halberd or Burning Claws with Bandos Armor and Ferocious Gloves.

· High-End Setup: Use Oathplate or Torva Armor and high-end weapons like the Soulreaper Axe or Scythe of Vitur.

Vardorvis Loot and Drop Rates

Each kill will usually yield around 300k GP, depending on the loot drops. However, the real rewards come from the unique drops, which can be very valuable:

· Altar of the Sun: Worth around 180M GP, but you need to roll the drop three times before receiving it.

· Blood Quartz: Used to upgrade the Ancient Scepter, dropped at a rate of 1 in 204.

· Pet: The Vardorvis pet drops at a rate of 1 in 3,000.

Final Tips

The key to a successful Vardorvis kill is understanding his mechanics and having the right gear. With the right preparation, you can earn millions of GP per hour while enjoying a challenging solo boss fight. If you're after high-level loot, don't get discouraged if you don't get a unique drop right away—stick with it, and your profits will add up over time.

RSorder Team