OSRS Pet Drop Rates Calculator Estimate Your Chance of Getting Pets

Pets in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) are among the most coveted items in the game. These adorable companions follow you around, showcasing your achievements and dedication. But with most pets having drop rates of 1/3000 or rarer, how long should you expect to grind? Our OSRS pet calculator above helps you estimate your chances based on your current kill count.

Understanding OSRS Pet Drop Mechanics

Unlike regular drops, pet drop rates in OSRS follow specific rules:

1. Independent chances: Each kill is an independent roll - previous kills don't affect future chances

2. No bad luck mitigation: There's no increasing chance the longer you go without a pet

3. Most are 1/3000 or 1/5000: With some exceptions like the Abyssal orphan (1/1000)

Our calculator uses probability theory to estimate your cumulative chance after a certain number of kills. For example, after 3000 kills of a 1/3000 pet, you have approximately a 63.2% chance of having received the pet.

The Rarest OSRS Pets and Their Drop Rates

Here are some of the most sought-after pets and their base drop rates:

• Bloodhound (1/1000 from Master clues)

• Olmlet (Chambers of Xeric, scaling with points)

• Lil' Zik (Theatre of Blood, scaling with points)

• Tumeken's guardian (Tombs of Amascut, scaling with points)

• Tangleroot (1/5000 from Farming)

Why You Might Be Going Dry on Pets

Many players experience "dry streaks" - going significantly over the drop rate without receiving a pet. This is statistically normal:

• About 13.5% of players won't get a 1/3000 pet by 6000 kills

• 5% won't get it by 9000 kills

• 1% won't get it by 13,800 kills

Our calculator helps you understand where you fall in these probabilities.

Tips for Increasing Your Pet Chances

While you can't change the base drop rates, you can optimize your approach:

1. Focus on efficient kills per hour: More attempts = more chances

2. Learn boss mechanics: Dying less means more kills

3. Consider group content: Some pets like Olmlet scale with your contribution

4. Mix up your activities: Some skilling pets come from multiple methods

Related Article:

• Pet Age Calculator
• Pet Sitter Rates Calculator

Frequently Asked Questions About OSRS Pets

Q: Can I trade or sell OSRS pets?
A: No, pets are untradeable and permanently bound to your account once claimed.

Q: Do drop rate boosts affect pet chances?
A: No, with the exception of the Herbiboar pet which is affected by the Kandarin hard diary.

Q: What's the rarest pet in OSRS?
A: Statistically, the 1/5000 pets like Tangleroot are the rarest, though some like the Bloodhound are considered more prestigious due to the difficulty of Master clues.

Using the OSRS Pet Calculator

Our calculator at the top of this page helps you:

• Estimate your current chance based on kills

• Understand probability curves

• Set realistic expectations for your grind

Remember that RNG is RNG - some players get pets on their first kill while others go thousands dry. The calculator shows probabilities, not guarantees.

Conclusion

Whether you're hunting your first pet or going for completion, understanding drop rates helps manage expectations. Use our calculator to see how your grind compares statistically, and may RNG be ever in your favor!