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Best setup for Deranged archaeologist in OSRS

The best setup for Deranged archaeologist in OSRS is magic with a Tumeken's shadow, which does 11.44 DPS with a max hit of 70 and 98.0% accuracy at level-99 stats. The full best-in-slot gear, prayer and potion for every combat style are listed below.

The highest-DPS melee, ranged and magic loadouts against Deranged archaeologist, computed with wiki-accurate combat math at maxed (99) stats. Open any setup in the calculator to swap in the gear you own.

🔮 Magic Best DPS
Tumeken's shadow Tumeken's shadow
11.44DPS
70Max hit
98.0%Accuracy
19.5sAvg TTK
  • Ancestral hatAncestral hat
  • Imbued guthix capeImbued guthix cape
  • Occult necklaceOccult necklace
  • Rada's blessing 4Rada's blessing 4
  • Tumeken's shadowTumeken's shadow
  • Ancestral robe topAncestral robe top
  • Ancestral robe bottomAncestral robe bottom
  • Confliction gauntletsConfliction gauntlets
  • Avernic treads (et)Avernic treads (et)
  • Magus ringMagus ring
Prayer: Augury Potion: Saturated heart
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⚔️ Melee
Soulreaper axe Soulreaper axe
9.06DPS
76Max hit
71.5%Accuracy
24.8sAvg TTK
  • Oathplate helmOathplate helm
  • Infernal capeInfernal cape
  • Amulet of rancourAmulet of rancour
  • Rada's blessing 4Rada's blessing 4
  • Soulreaper axeSoulreaper axe
  • Oathplate chestOathplate chest
  • Oathplate legsOathplate legs
  • Ferocious glovesFerocious gloves
  • Avernic treads (max)Avernic treads (max)
  • Ultor ringUltor ring
Prayer: Piety Potion: Super combat
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🏹 Ranged
Bow of faerdhinen Bow of faerdhinen
2.97DPS
49Max hit
29.0%Accuracy
72.8sAvg TTK
  • Crystal helmCrystal helm
  • Dizana's quiverDizana's quiver
  • Necklace of ruptureNecklace of rupture
  • Bow of faerdhinenBow of faerdhinen
  • Crystal bodyCrystal body
  • Crystal legsCrystal legs
  • Zaryte vambracesZaryte vambraces
  • Avernic treads (max)Avernic treads (max)
  • Venator ringVenator ring
Prayer: Rigour Potion: Ranging potion
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Deranged archaeologist has a scripted fight — see Deranged archaeologist kill times in the fight simulator to run these builds through the real phased kill tick by tick.

Assumes level-99 combat stats and the best relevant prayer and potion, off Slayer task (no Slayer-helmet bonus). DPS is single-target on the boss's base stats; magic setups consider powered staves. Numbers come from RuneBuddy's WASM combat engine, the same one behind the DPS calculator.

Deranged archaeologist setup FAQ

What is the best setup for Deranged archaeologist in OSRS?
The best setup for Deranged archaeologist in OSRS is magic with a Tumeken's shadow, which does 11.44 DPS with a max hit of 70 and 98.0% accuracy at level-99 stats. The full best-in-slot gear, prayer and potion for every combat style are listed below.
What is the best melee setup for Deranged archaeologist?
The best melee setup for Deranged archaeologist uses a Soulreaper axe for 9.06 DPS, with Piety and a super combat.
What is the best ranged setup for Deranged archaeologist?
The best ranged setup for Deranged archaeologist uses a Bow of faerdhinen for 2.97 DPS, with Rigour and a ranging potion.
What is the best magic setup for Deranged archaeologist?
The best magic setup for Deranged archaeologist uses a Tumeken's shadow for 11.44 DPS, with Augury and a saturated heart.
How long does it take to kill Deranged archaeologist?
With the best setup (Tumeken's shadow), Deranged archaeologist takes about 19.5 seconds per kill against its base stats. RuneBuddy's Boss Fight Simulator runs the real phased fight tick by tick for a true kill-time spread.

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