Chaos Druids - The Great Money Maker For Mid Levels

 

 

 

Contents

 

1. Introduction

2. History of the Chaos Druids

3. Requirements & Reccomendations

4. Location & Tactics

 

 

Introduction

 

If you've clicked on my guide, then your interested in making money, who isn't? With armour such as Barrows and Bandos costing millions of gp, we all need a bit of cash now and again. With all the obvious money maker's being busy for levels 70 - 90, how else can you make money? Well, there's Chaos Druids, who can now get you up to 500k per hour.

 

History of the Chaos Druids

 

Chaos Druids have always been a popular training spot for lower levels, due to their low hitpoints and good drops. The main reason for killing these guys, are the fact that they are some of the best herb droppers in the game. Before the release of Summoning, Chaos Druids would be a way of training without the need for to much food for lower levels and pures, plus the fact you could recieve a ranarr drop from time to time amounst other things. With the release of Summoning came a lot of useful familiars such as the Bunyip and Spirit Terrabird. One interesting familiar is the Macaw. The Macaw requires level 41 summoning, and helps the user recieve better herb drops - ideal for Chaos Druids.

 

Requirements & Reccomendations

 

There are no actual requirements for killing Chaos Druids, other then possibly a combat level over 30, and a good weapon. I reccommend these stats for a good amount of gp per hour.

 

41 Summoning - Required to help with herb drops, and will greatly increase your money gain per hour.

70+ Combat - The higher your combat level, the faster you'll kill these guys. The difference of money per hour, between level 80 and 130 is very slim, as these guys only have 20 hp and are very easy to kill.

 

Equipment:

 

Abyssal Whip - The obvious choice. If you can weild one of these then use it, however if you want to train strength then use a Dragon Scimitar/ Longsword

Rune Defender - Good attack stats, which is will what you will need over defence

Dragon Boots - For strength bonus

Amulet of Glory - Again, good offensive stats, Fury gives slightly more strength, but there isn't much difference when it comes to attack bonuses

 

Here is my usual setup for killing Chaos Druids, you may want to use more armour if you under level 50.

 

 

Location & Tactics

 

Chaos Druids are located in the dungeon to the west of Falador and to the south of Taverly, here is a map of the entrance to the dungeon:

 

 

The Chaos Druids themselves are located just a short walk from the entrance to the dungeon, shown here:

 

 

Your starting inventory should be very simple, as it should only contain one Macaw pouch, which should be released when you arrive at the Chaos Druids.

 

What herbs should I be picking up?

 

At the moment the main herbs to take into consideration are the ones listed below, however the prices may change after this guide is made.

 

Ranarr - 12 - 13k

Lantadyme - 11 - 12k

Dwarf Weed - 10 - 11k

Kwuarm - 6 - 8k

Avantoe - 4 - 6k

Irit - 2 - 4k

 

Chaos Druids also drop Law and Nature runes on occassion. It's up to you whether or not to pick them up in the place of a herb slot.

 

After you're inventory is full it should look something like this:

 

 

This is an average inventory from a trip to Chaos Druids, and at level 120 collecting these herbs took me around 20 - 30 minutes. Now the bit you've been waiting for - the money!

 

Here is the total value of the herbs and runes collected from the picture above:

 

 

This is just from 20 - 30 minutes work, so if you're looking for an hourly rate of income, then you should double this number, making it closer to 500k per hour. However there are some things you need to take into account aswell:

 

1. The outcome will vary depending on your combat levels, if your 90+ combat, the profit will be very similar to the number shown above, however if you are lower leveled, then expect to see a decrease.

2. This number was taken on Bonus Xp Weekend, where herb prices were a little higher than normal, on normal days the profit per hour could be closer to 400k per hour, depending on herb prices.

3. Chaos Druids can get quite busy at peak times, so you will have to expect to either hop worlds, or deal with more players killing them, and therefore cutting your profit.

 

When you're inventory is full, you will need to bank at Falador west bank, and repeat the process, however I would reccommend drinking a dose of summoning potion, and taking another macaw pouch with you for every trip.

 

 

Q & A

 

Q: What if I am not high enough level to summon a Macaw, will I still get the same outcome?

A: Like a mentioned before, you can still gain a bit of money without one, however it is reccommended to get level 41 summoning in order to maximise profit.

 

Q: Do you need armour to fight Chaos Druids?

A: Unless you are below level 40 defence, there really is no need for armour, or any food in your inventory. They are only level 20, and therefore will pose little threat to the everyday player.

 

That's the end of the guide folks, would be great to get some comments/ positive criticism from you guys!

Is that really the best spot to kill them? Edge dungon, the chaos druid tower and the agility dungon all seem like better spots IMO.

 

Everything else I couldn't agree with more, herbs are really nice money now for any levels and the macaw is really helpful.

Is that really the best spot to kill them? Edge dungon, the chaos druid tower and the agility dungon all seem like better spots IMO.

 

Everything else I couldn't agree with more, herbs are really nice money now for any levels and the macaw is really helpful.

 

Those are all good places too, I generally put down Taverly Dungeon because that's a familiar place for most players. I'll have to add in the alternatives aswell, thanks the for info!

Err, it's spelled Falador, not Falidor. It's spelled out for you in a picture right below where you used the word as well :???: