OSRS Pet Drop Rates Guide 2026: Best Pets & How to Get Them
OSRS pet drop rates vary widely by boss and activity. The easiest pets to obtain are the TzRek-Jad (Fight Caves, 1/200) and the Chaos elemental pet (1/300). Mid-difficulty pets include the Vet'ion Jr. (1/1,500), Callisto cub (1/1,500), and Kree'arra (1/3,000). The rarest pets include the K'ril Tsutsaroth (1/5,000), Zulrah (1/4,000), and skilling pets like the Beaver (Woodcutting, ~1/20,000) and Rocky (Thieving, ~1/25,000). Most boss pets are guaranteed at a certain kill count (the drop rate threshold), but the drop rate itself is per kill. The most efficient pet hunting strategy is to focus on bosses with fast kill times and reasonable drop rates.
Key takeaways
- Easiest pets: TzRek-Jad (1/200), Chaos elemental (1/300), Chompy chick (1/500).
- Mid-difficulty: Vet'ion Jr. (1/1,500), Callisto cub (1/1,500), CoX/ToA pets (variable).
- Rarest boss pets: K'ril (1/5,000), Zulrah (1/4,000), Corporeal Beast (1/5,000).
- Skilling pets: Beaver ~1/20,000, Rocky ~1/25,000, Heron ~1/30,000.
- Most pets are guaranteed at a specific kill count threshold (the 'drop rate' mark).
- Fast kill times matter more than better drop rate for efficient pet hunting.
How Pet Drop Rates Work
In OSRS, most pets have a fixed drop rate per kill or per action. For boss pets, the drop rate is typically 1/N where N is a specific number determined by the boss's difficulty. For example, the TzRek-Jad pet drops at 1/200 from TzTok-Jad, while the K'ril Tsutsaroth pet drops at 1/5,000. These rates are per kill — each kill has the same independent chance.
For skilling pets, the drop rate is based on the number of actions performed. The Beaver (Woodcutting) drops at approximately 1/20,000 when cutting trees, while the Rocky (Thieving) drops at approximately 1/25,000 when pickpocketing. Skilling pet rates are typically higher than boss pet rates because skillers perform many more actions per hour than bossers perform kills.
Boss Pet Drop Rates
Boss pets are the most sought-after pets in OSRS. The drop rates vary significantly. The easiest boss pets include the TzRek-Jad (1/200 from Fight Caves), Chaos elemental (1/300), and the Chompy chick (1/500 from Chompy bird hunting). The Wilderness boss pets — Vet'ion Jr. (1/1,500), Callisto cub (1/1,500), and Venenatis spiderling (1/1,500) — offer moderate drop rates.
God Wars Dungeon pets have rates of 1/5,000 for K'ril Tsutsaroth, General Graardor, and Commander Zilyana, while Kree'arra has a better rate of 1/3,000. Raid pets are variable: CoX pet (Olmlet) depends on points, ToA pet (Tumeken's guardian) depends on invocation level and raid level, and ToB pet (Lil' zik) depends on performance. The Nightmare and Phosani's Nightmare drop the Little nightmare at 1/1,000.
- TzRek-Jad (Jad): 1/200 — Fight Caves. Easiest boss pet.
- Chaos elemental: 1/300 — Wilderness. Second easiest.
- Vet'ion Jr.: 1/1,500 — Vet'ion. Good drop rate for a tough boss.
- Callisto cub: 1/1,500 — Callisto. Wilderness boss pet.
- Kree'arra: 1/3,000 — God Wars Dungeon. Best GWD pet rate.
- K'ril Tsutsaroth: 1/5,000 — God Wars Dungeon. Rarest GWD pet.
- Zulrah: 1/4,000 — Zulrah. Popular pet, consistent farming.
- Olmlet (CoX): Variable — depends on raid points. ~1/65 for 30k+ points.
- Tumeken's guardian (ToA): Variable — depends on invocation.
Skilling Pet Drop Rates
Skilling pets are obtained through training skills. The drop rates are approximately: Beaver (Woodcutting, 1/20,000), Rocky (Thieving, 1/25,000), Heron (Fishing, 1/30,000), Tangleroot (Farming, 1/15,000), Rift guardian (Runecraft, 1/12,000), Giant squirrel (Agility, 1/15,000), Crafting pet (Golem, 1/15,000), and the Sailing pet (Soup, 1/10,000).
Skilling pet rates are generally higher than boss pet rates because skillers perform many actions per hour. For example, a Woodcutter cutting teak trees can perform 1,000+ actions per hour, meaning they have a 1/20 chance of getting the Beaver every hour. This makes skilling pets more accessible in terms of time investment than many boss pets.
- Soup (Sailing): ~1/10,000 — Sailing activities.
- Rift guardian (Runecraft): ~1/12,000 — Runecrafting.
- Tangleroot (Farming): ~1/15,000 — Farming.
- Giant squirrel (Agility): ~1/15,000 — Agility courses.
- Beaver (Woodcutting): ~1/20,000 — Woodcutting.
- Rocky (Thieving): ~1/25,000 — Thieving.
- Heron (Fishing): ~1/30,000 — Fishing.
Efficient Pet Hunting Strategies
The most efficient pet hunting strategy depends on the specific pet you want. For boss pets, the key metric is kills per hour multiplied by the drop rate. For example, the TzRek-Jad at 1/200 with 2 kills per hour means ~100 hours expected. But the Chaos elemental at 1/300 with 30+ kills per hour means ~10 hours expected. Fast kill times can make a 'worse' drop rate actually better.
For skilling pets, the key metric is actions per hour. The Beaver (1/20,000) at 1,000 actions per hour means ~20 hours expected. The Heron (1/30,000) at 800 actions per hour means ~37.5 hours expected. Use the DPS calculator to optimize your kill times for boss pets, and focus on the fastest training methods for skilling pets.
- TzRek-Jad: Best for dedicated pet hunters. 1/200, but slow kills (~2/hr).
- Chaos elemental: Best time-to-pet ratio. 1/300, 30+ kills/hr.
- Vet'ion Jr.: Good rate. 1/1,500, 15-20 kills/hr.
- Callisto cub: Similar. 1/1,500, 10-15 kills/hr.
- Skilling pets: Focus on high-actions-per-hour methods.
Notable Pets and Collection
Some pets are notable for their unique mechanics. The Baby chinchompa (Hunter) is obtained through Hunter, which is both a skilling and combat method. The Phoenix (Wintertodt) is obtained from the supply crate at ~1/2,000. The Smolcano (Zalcano) is obtained from Zalcano at ~1/2,000. The Youngllef (Gauntlet) is obtained from the Corrupted Gauntlet at ~1/800.
The OSRS pet collection is a popular endgame goal for many players. The total number of pets in the game is over 50, including boss pets, skilling pets, and activity pets. Use the DPS calculator to optimize your gear for boss pet hunting, and check the Hiscores tool to track your boss kill counts.
Questions players ask
What is the easiest pet to get in OSRS?+
The TzRek-Jad pet from the Fight Caves has the best drop rate at 1/200, but the Chaos elemental pet (1/300) is faster to farm due to quicker kill times.
What is the rarest pet in OSRS?+
The rarest boss pets include K'ril Tsutsaroth (1/5,000), Zulrah (1/4,000), and Corporeal Beast (1/5,000). Skilling pets like the Heron (~1/30,000) and Rocky (~1/25,000) are rarer per action but faster to obtain due to high actions per hour.
How do skilling pet drop rates work?+
Skilling pets have a per-action drop rate. For example, the Beaver (1/20,000) means each Woodcutting action has a 1/20,000 chance. Higher-level materials may have better rates.
Is pet hunting profitable?+
Most boss pets come from profitable bosses, so you earn GP while hunting the pet. Skilling pets come from skills that may or may not be profitable.
How many pets are there in OSRS?+
Over 50 pets are available, including boss pets, skilling pets, minigame pets, and activity pets. The collection log tracks all pets.
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