They also have a formidable boss monster you can eliminate instead of regular hellhounds. The boss is called Cerberus, a very strong end-of-level monster, with extremely expensive drops.

In this guide, I'm talking about the average dog next to you hellhound. There's plenty to discuss since players have been strategizing ways to eliminate these monsters for almost 20 years. An additional note The Hellhounds game had an update that rendered many of the guides for the monster somewhat outdated so make sure to read this guide to get the most current information about how to defeat them efficiently.

The Best Places to Find and kill Hellhounds

Stronghold Slayer Cave - I think this is among the top, if certainly not the best, places to kill them quickly. It's accessible from early on in the game, and there are a lot of Hellhounds that have spawned there. One of the best things about this area is that you are able to shoot them right here. Cannoning hellhounds within a multi-combat environment is going to be an amazing experience. They are a bit weak defensively and have extremely high hit points which means you'll be satisfied by the amount of fun you'll get within an hour.

Catacomb of Kourend - This is my favorite place to kill them with no cannon. There are nine Hellhounds' spawns here for you to practice on, and it is pretty and fast if you do it right. The main reason that I choose to kill them here is that you can find totem pieces as well as shards here. Also, it isn't often crowded here and resetting the agro is simple. You just need to run a few feet beyond the altar in the middle of the catacombs then return.

Taverley Dungeon - This is going to be a very nostalgic trip in case you've enjoyed playing Runescape before. It was here that hellhounds were first introduced to the world of Runescape. They are easily visible on the rocks in this area and use a cannon to take them out quickly. The spawns are 13. that you can take out. You should not forget to bring a poisonous potion to avoid the risk of be poisoned by the spiders you have to run past.

Wilderness Resource Area amp; Wilderness Slayer Cave - I am only going to mention them in the event you choose to be a hunter slayer in the wild. If so, odds are you are going to come across the task to have you kill these. If you have one, it is recommended to visit either one of these two locations. Be aware that if you are able to use a cannon, doing so is going to be very risky. If you're killed, you're going to be losing a significant amount of money if you bring tons of cannonballs or pieces.

Which Do Hellhounds Drop?

Hellhounds are worth a lot better than they used to be only 19 years ago. However, they are still quite low on money per kill. They're worth around 500 to 600 coins per kill, on average. The most common kills for a Hellhound if you're working doing an Konar mission is 1.5k. The reason for this is the brimstone keys worth quite a sum. They open the chest behind the slayer master named Konar.

Vile ashes - These ashes can be described as quite a new drop. The Hellhounds would previously drop regular ashes, however that has been changed to their 100% drop. They will give you 25 experiences of prayer when you scatter them. If you use the demonic offering spell you'll get 75 experiences. They're worth about 425 coins depending on the market price. I would suggest that you just leave them on the ground. Picking them up will cost you your time.

Smoking stones - Yes the hellhounds have a 4.3 mill drop. You shouldn't attempt to grind it. It happens one time every 32 700 kills. It is better to spend the hundreds of hours killing another monster if you want to make cash. The stone is also dropped by the hellhound boss named Cerberus. He drops it at much higher drop rate. Stones can be used to upgrade your dragon axe, harpoon and pickaxe.

Hard clue scrolls will prove to be the most reliable source for hard clues throughout the game. They stand a good chance of dropping them 1 out 64 kills. Those are some of the best numbers that you can get. However, if you complete the tough combat, it will only take you on average 60 kills. If you kill them in the wilderness wearing a ring that represents wealth (i) in the first instance), the numbers are more favorable for you. Chances of getting one is 1 in 32 or 1 for 30 if you completed the hard combat achievements.

Brimstone keys - These keys only drop when you are given hellhounds for a slayer job from the slayer master Konar. They have a 1 in 95 chance of being dropped which isn't bad at all. They can provide you with up to 500k worth of loot in one go if are lucky enough.

Strategies For Killing Hellhounds

A major revision! Hellhounds now count as demons. That means anything that affects demons is against them. Hellhounds are quite powerful. They're above the level 120 combat, and they can hit quite high and accurately. Their defense, however, is basically nonexistent. The ability to kill them using melee and range is extremely easy.

If you're looking to kill them then you must either kill them in single combat with your best armor and food that is high in healing. The alternative, that I would prefer is to protect yourself from melee and killing them during multi-combat. The best way to do this is through the Catacombs in Kourend. There, you are going be able kill the gruesome creatures quickly, without using a cannon. If you have the cannon, make use of it for the task if you want it to be accomplished quickly.

Killing Hellhounds With Melee

I'll provide you with the best option for armor and weapons are. I will also provide alternatives to consider that are useful and cost-effective if not have the most effective slot gear.

Head slot - If performing a slayer assignment make use of your slayer's Helm (i) as the head slot. This is by far the most effective option you can have. If you're not and just want to be able to find the answers as quickly as possible, you will need to use the Neitiznot faceguard. If you don't meet the required requirements or budget, a standard helmet from neitiznot may work.

Necklace slot - The most effective kind of necklace that you can bring here is the amulet of torment. If you don't own one or an amulet of the ugliness or rage will work in this case too.

Cape slot-The finest cape that you can get here is the infernal cape. A cape that is fireproof or Ardougne cape 4 is likely be a great alternative if you plan to pray, and you want to make a significant impact.

Chest slot - If are not fighting them using melee prayer enabled, then you must use a bandos chestplate as your chest armor. If you are fighting them using prayer, you should use proselyte armor to protect your prayer bones. However, the chestplate from Bandos will also give you a boost to your prayer, so you can use it with prayer potions to burn.

Legs slot: In Legs slot you must make use of bandos tassets to get its prayer and strength bonus. It is also possible of proselyte leg proselytes in the event of the melee prayer. The proselyte legs can be used bandos tassets if you are using prayer, as they can provide the benefit of a (small) reward for prayers.

Weapon slot – This will be the most powerful weapon you have. It is essential to have DPS above all else in order to take them down effectively. The grazier rapier can be the most effective weapon to take them down. However, if you're on a tight budget whips are a good option to kill them. To be complete it is close as the DPS of the one. In the lower levels of strength and attack its DPS is more than that of the one from a rapier. Yet, I don't believe you should utilize it in this instance. It will result in the waste of a lot of shards that could be better used somewhere else.

Shield slot - This Avernic Defender will be a great. It has massive attack bonus and will make sure you hit almost every single hit on them. It's an expensive option, so you may also use a dragon defender or the rune defender. The defense of hellhounds is so low, it's not a problem getting rid of them using less powerful gear for this slot.

Ranging slot I would suggest that taking either a blessing from Rada (4) or any other god-given blessing. This will allow you to save some points of prayer while fighting against these beasts. A Rada's blessing (4) has a plus prayer bonus of 2 points, so it is a bit better than the regular god scroll, which has a +1 bonus.

Slot Gloves - If you already have gloves, then the powerful gloves will be top of the line for you. It is also possible to use barrows gloves without problem. Another decent option is the regen bracelet or combat bracelet. These are going to give you the bonus to take out the hellhounds fairly easily.

Boots slot - To my mind the boots that are in the beginning are unwise when you're in a budget-conscious position. If you're lucky enough to have dragon boots in your arsenal, that is more than enough to spend a great time killing hellhounds.

Ring slot - There's only one choice here. The Berserker ring (i) is going to give you up to two additional max hits that are astonishing. If you are in a tight financial situation you can consider the warrior ring (i). These rings are quite useful, but they're an obvious loss in quality compared to the Berserker rings.

Weapons for special attacks - I believe the best weapon here in order to save money or food is the saradomin gods word. The godsword can heal your hit points with 50 percent of the damage it does during your specific attack, and will heal your prayer points with 25% of the damage you take on your specific attack. If you want to do damage, the best option for you is the dragon claws, they will strike these hellhounds brutally. One option for those on a budget, that is still very good in my opinion, is the dragon dagger.