If you're looking for a high-intensity, high-reward RuneScape grind that doesn't just drain your supplies but actually sustains you OSRS gold, welcome to the ultimate Dagannoth Kings (DKs) journey using the Eldritch Nightmare Staff.
This article is a full breakdown of a wild PvM session that netted 45 million GP, showcased the potential of prayer regeneration synergy, and explored the true worth of the Dagannoth trio in 2025. Spoiler alert: Berserker rings are still king.
Setup and Inventory-Sustaining Yourself with Prayer
The core of this grind revolves around prayer regeneration. Here's the secret: the entire inventory is filled with Prayer Regeneration potions. Each dose regenerates 1 prayer point every 8 ticks, totaling 64 points per dose. When combined with the Eldritch Nightmare Staff, the results are insane. The Eldritch special attack restores 50% of the damage you deal back as prayer-and yes, it overheals past your maximum prayer level. With a max prayer of 95, you can soar up to 120+.
Example: A 56 Eldritch spec hit restores 27 prayer points.
To ensure maximum uptime on overheads and special attacks, the setup includes:
- Full Justiciar Armor for defensive stability and prayer bonus
- Spectral Spirit Shield for extra prayer defense
- Zaryte Staff for passive healing
- High magic damage accessories like occult necklace and tormented bracelet
- Lightbearer Ring to regenerate spec energy quickly
The synergy is perfect. You can chill in the Rex corner to regenerate spec, pop off two special attacks, and never run out of prayer-no matter how long you stay.
The Drops: Lord of the Rings Achieved
Early in the grind, luck struck hard with a Sears ring drop, followed soon by the coveted Berserker ring. Within the first 154 kills, all three unique rings (Sears, Archer, and Berserker) had been secured-officially achieving the "Lord of the Rings" title.
"Lord of the Rings already at 154 kills? That's wild."
From there, the grind got serious. The kill counter climbed past 500, and while the drops slowed, the discoveries continued.
The Midway Update: 500+ Kills and a Flood of Sears Rings
By the halfway point:
- Four Sears rings had dropped
- Only one Berserker ring had been received since the first one
- One Archer ring total
It was clear that Prime was being the most generous king, whereas Supreme-the one who drops Archer rings-was lagging far behind.
Despite the imbalance, the grind was holding steady at ~50 kills per hour, and the Eldritch staff continued to impress. Even "noodle specs" (low hits) didn't break the flow thanks to the Lightbearer ring.
The Final Stretch: 900+ Kills, More Rings, and 45M GP
With just 100 kills left, the kill counter sat at 900. The inventory was starting to look impressive:
- 5 Berserker rings
- 5 Sears rings
- 1 Archer ring
- Several Warrior rings (trolled!)
- A surprise Dragon Med Helm
- Nearly 1,000 Dagannoth bones
As the final kill approached (kill 1,000), the inventory showcased 999 Dagannoth bones. The last kill dropped Earth talismans, and the grind was officially over.
The Grand Total: Profit Breakdown
At the bank, the final loot haul included:
- 5x Berserker rings
- 5x Sears rings
- 1x Archer ring
- Multiple Warrior rings
- Seeds, logs, and a mud battlestaff
Total Value: 45.2M GP
"That's actually a lot more than I expected."
Considering the 20 hours spent grinding at ~50 kills per hour, this equates to:~2.25M GP per hour
Efficiency, Strategy, and Final Thoughts
This method isn't AFK-at all. Compared to standard AFK Dagannoth Rex setups, this full trio method requires consistent attention and gear swaps. However, it remains low-risk and highly sustainable, especially for those running multiple accounts or looking to diversify their PvM experiences.
The true MVP is the Eldritch Nightmare Staff. With prayer points regularly exceeding 120, overheads never drop, and extended trips are easy. If your specs are weak? Just camp Rex until Lightbearer regenerates your spec bar.
Here's a few key takeaways:
- Sustainability: You could stay indefinitely with the Eldritch + prayer regen combo.
- Ring Drops: Berserker and Sears rings were more common; Archer was very rare.
- Spec Regen: Lightbearer makes this grind possible without bank trips.
- Combat Awareness: Bots are real-and beatable.
- Profit: 45M GP over 20 hours for skilled mid-level PvMers.Final Word
This 1,000 kill grind at Dagannoth Kings proves a few things: the Eldritch staff is elite for PvM sustainability, prayer potions are still incredibly valuable RuneScape gold, and even after years, DKs remain relevant for players looking to stack solid profit with some nostalgic content.
And for those wondering-yes, the ring drops still hit just as hard emotionally as they did back in 2007.
