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Deranged archaeologist fight simulator: kill times in OSRS

Deranged archaeologist takes about 19.5 seconds per kill in OSRS with the best setup, a Tumeken's shadow doing 11.44 DPS at level-99 stats. RuneBuddy's Boss Fight Simulator runs the real phased fight tick by tick, so you get a kill-time spread for your own gear rather than a flat DPS number.

Deranged archaeologist has a scripted fight in RuneBuddy's Boss Fight Simulator: its phases, attack rotation and punish mechanics are modelled tick by tick, so kill time accounts for the downtime a flat DPS figure hides. Open any loadout below to run the fight, or see the best-in-slot gear for Deranged archaeologist.

🔮 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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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 kill time FAQ

How long does it take to kill Deranged archaeologist in OSRS?
Deranged archaeologist takes about 19.5 seconds per kill in OSRS with the best setup, a Tumeken's shadow doing 11.44 DPS at level-99 stats. RuneBuddy's Boss Fight Simulator runs the real phased fight tick by tick, so you get a kill-time spread for your own gear rather than a flat DPS number.
What is the fastest setup for Deranged archaeologist?
The fastest kills come from a Tumeken's shadow (11.44 DPS, 98.0% accuracy) with Augury and a saturated heart.
How long does Deranged archaeologist take with melee?
The best melee setup for Deranged archaeologist is a Soulreaper axe, which kills it in about 24.8 seconds per kill at 9.06 DPS.
How long does Deranged archaeologist take with ranged?
The best ranged setup for Deranged archaeologist is a Bow of faerdhinen, which kills it in about 72.8 seconds per kill at 2.97 DPS.
How long does Deranged archaeologist take with magic?
The best magic setup for Deranged archaeologist is a Tumeken's shadow, which kills it in about 19.5 seconds per kill at 11.44 DPS.

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