OSRS Pest Control (PC) remains one of the most efficient minigames for earning Void Knight equipment – the ultimate tribrid PvM/PvP set with up to +15% damage bonuses (Elite Void). Located on the Void Knights’ Outpost, this safe-death (no item loss, HCIM-safe), team-based activity pits 5-25 players against pest hordes spawning from portals. Destroy all 4 portals or defend the Void Knight (200 HP) for 20 minutes to win.
In 2025, World 344 is the official hub for instant Veteran games, full lobbies, and minimal bots (report suspicious AFKers). Expect 15-20 wins/hour on Veteran boats, yielding 80-120 commendation points/hour (+Combat Achievements) and 40-60k combat XP/hour from damage + rewards. Perfect for irons/UIMs grinding early PvM gear or maxing stats.
Full Void (all helms/sets): ~1,250 points (8-12 hours Veteran). Elite upgrades: +400 points post-Hard Western Provinces Diary.
Getting to OSRS Pest Control: Fastest Methods 2025
No quests required – just combat level 40+ for Novice access.
- Grouping Teleport: Minigames tab > Pest Control (20-min cooldown, direct to outpost).
- Port Sarim: Speak to Squire at south docks (Falador/Lumbridge easy access).
- Scrolls: Pest Control teleports from clues/GE (~1k GP).
- Fairy Ring: AIQ > run west.
Hop to World 344 immediately – Veteran lander (west, 100+ combat) fills fastest for max points/XP.
| Lander | Combat Req. | Base Points/Win | Portal HP | XP/Hour Potential |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novice (East) | 40+ | 3 | 200 | 30-40k (low-level safe) |
| Intermediate (Middle) | 70+ | 4 | 250 | 40-50k |
| Veteran (West) | 100+ | 5 | 250 | 50-60k+ (best rates) |
Bonus: Easy/Med/Hard Combat Achievements add +1/+2/+3 points/win. Coins: 10x combat level/win (~1k GP at 100 cb).
OSRS Pest Control Gameplay: Win Fast Every Time
Activity Bar: Deal ~50+ damage/game (attacks/repairs count) for full points. Stats/prayer restore post-game – no pots/food needed (safe death).
Portals (Def 120, +100 bonus except weakness) shield at start: First drops ~15s, then every 30s. Destroying one heals Knight +50 HP, stops spawns.
| Portal (Color) | Weakness | Strategy |
|---|---|---|
| Purple (West) | Crush | Halberds excel |
| Blue (East) | Arrows | Range focus |
| Yellow (SE) | Stab/Slash | Melee rush |
| Red (SW) | Crush | High DPS needed |
All Pests: Levels, Roles & Kill Priority (Veteran)
| Pest | Levels | Attack | Priority | Tips |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spinner | 52/76/95 | Melee (heals portals 10-50 HP) | #1 | Kill/lure IMMEDIATELY – ruins portal DPS |
| Brawler | 70/90/101+ | Melee (blocks path) | High | Kite to steps; never attacks Knight |
| Ravager | 84+ | Melee (breaks gates) | High | Repair gates (logs + hammer, 5 Crafting XP) |
| Torcher | 49+ | Magic (fire, long-range) | Med | Prioritize near Knight |
| Defiler | 33+ | Ranged (poison) | Med | Kill at gates/Knight |
| Shifter | 72+ | Melee (teleports) | Low | Ignore unless Knight threat |
| Splatter | 66+ | Explodes (AoE on death) | Med | Kite to pests/Knight; dodge blast |
Pro Tip: Close gates behind you – blocks pests/ranged attacks.
Best OSRS Pest Control Strategies 2025: 20+ Wins/Hour
Core Team Comp (25 players): 4-6 defend Knight/gates (melee prayer-flick), 18-20 rush portals (multi-style). Use towers for safe ranged/mage DPS.
- Shield Drops: Rush first portal (kill 1-2 Spinners), smash (1-2 min/portal). Yellow easiest (stab/slash).
- Defence: Body-block Brawlers, snipe Torch/Defilers. Monitor Knight HP – switch if <50.
- Gear Setup: BIS multi-hit (Dharok’s specs for low-HP max DPS, Dinh’s/MSB range, Sanguinetharok). Auto-retaliate ON. Prayers: Piety/Rigour/Eagle Eye.
- Activity: Spam portals/pests – repairs boost bar too.
- Irons/UIM: Safe, no supplies needed. Veteran for fastest Void/XP (Prayer via points).
Avoid Losses: Check Knight HP mid-game; report bots/AFKers ruining lobbies.
XP Breakdown (Veteran, 100 cb): 20-30k in-game (full XP since 2014) + 30-40k from points (HP best value).
Rewards: Void Knight Gear Costs & Value
Spend points at Squire/Elite Void Knight (max 4k banked).v
| Item | Cost | Req. | Set Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Void Top | 200-250 | 42 Atk/Str/Def/Range/Mage/HP, 22 Prayer | Base set (+3-5% dmg) |
| Void Robe | 200-250 | Same | |
| Void Gloves | 150 | Same | |
| Melee Helm | 200 | Same | +10% Melee Acc/Dmg |
| Range Helm | 200 | Same | +10% Range Acc/Dmg |
| Mage Helm | 200 | Same | +15% Mage Acc (+5% dmg Elite) |
| Elite Top/Robe | +200 each (400 total) | Hard W. Provinces | +6 Prayer, +2.5-6% dmg |
Other: XP (4-10x level/point), packs (herbs/seeds ~15 pts). Full Void Time: 8-14 hrs Veteran (~1k-1.5k pts).
FAQs: OSRS Pest Control 2025
- Best World? 344 – always full, fast queues.
- Irons/Bots? HCIM/UIM ideal (safe). Bots in Novice – stick to Veteran.
- XP Rates? 50k+/hr Veteran w/points (HP/Prayer focus).
- AFK? No – activity bar required, but towers allow semi-AFK range.
