In Old School RuneScape (OSRS), pets are one of the most prized forms of prestige. Whether they’re following you through the Grand Exchange or standing proudly in your Player-Owned House, pets symbolize dedication, luck, and mastery. While many pets demand hundreds of hours of grinding, some can actually be earned with relatively low effort - especially through AFK bossing or efficient training. In this guide, inspired by Theoatrix’s breakdown, we’ll explore the easiest pets to obtain in OSRS, step by step, and discuss practical ways to fund your gear and supplies if you choose to buy OSRS gold to accelerate progress.

AFK Bossing Pets

AFK (away-from-keyboard) bossing is one of the most relaxed ways to go for boss pets. These methods often require strong gear, but they let you fight bosses with minimal effort and long stretches of downtime.

King Black Dragon (KBD)

The King Black Dragon is a classic boss that can be nearly fully AFKed. By using Blood Barrage to heal and a Dragon Hunter wand, you can stay in combat for up to 10 minutes at a time. To safely enter without risking your gear in the Wilderness, you can “smuggle” items by dying inside the KBD lair to create a gravestone, then dying again outside so your gear transfers to that gravestone. Once you reclaim your items, you can boss safely inside.

· Pet drop rate: 1 in 3,000

· Estimated time: ~40–50 hours of AFK combat

Scurrius

Next is Scurrius - a great alternative to KBD. Using full Verac’s armor and Blood Barrage, you can AFK for up to 20 minutes per session with auto-retaliate enabled. Unlike KBD, you don’t need antifire or poison protection, and the damage from falling rocks is easily healed.

· Pet drop rate: 1 in 3,000

· Estimated time: ~80–90 hours on drop rate

Saraknis

Saraknis is slightly less AFK but still manageable. With full Justiciar armor, Arclight, and a Blood Fury amulet, you can reduce most incoming damage and sustain yourself for long kills.

· Pet drop rate: 1 in 3,000

· Estimated time: ~50 hours

Kraken

Kraken is one of the simplest AFK bosses. Use fishing explosives to start the fight, attack once, and let the fight play out automatically. Though not as hands-free as others, it’s still a low-effort grind for a pet.

Fastest Pet Drops in the Game

Some pets are simply more generous than others. Here are a few of the quickest ones you can realistically target.

Chaos Elemental Pet

Possibly the easiest pet in the game, the Chaos Elemental pet drops at a rate of 1 in 300, making it far more common than most boss pets. You can defeat the boss using traditional combat or by flinching from a safe spot. The latter is slower but safer for lower-level players.

· Estimated time: ~2.5 hours to reach drop rate

Chompy Chick

Unlocked after completing the Western Province Elite Diary, this quirky bird pet drops at 1 in 500 once you’ve killed 1,000 Chompies.

· Estimated time: ~2 hours after diary completion

Skotizo Pet (Skotos)

Dropped at 1 in 65, Skotos has the best boss pet odds in the game. However, each kill requires a Dark Totem, so farming them in the Catacombs of Kourend can take time. Still, for active Slayer players, Skotos often comes naturally.

Advanced and High-Skill Pets

Some pets require more knowledge and powerful gear but offer excellent chances for dedicated players.

Yama Pet

From the Yama contracts, the Contract of Familiar Acquisition gives a 25× boost to pet odds - down to 1 in 100. However, these tasks require maxed gear and expert combat skill.

· Estimated time: ~7 hours on drop rate

Doom Delve Pet

The Doom boss becomes more rewarding the deeper you progress. The pet drop rate improves from 1 in 1,000 on Wave 6 to 1 in 250 at Wave 9+. Plus, Doom is one of OSRS’s most profitable bosses - up to 40M GP per hour.

· Estimated time: ~10 hours to hit drop rate

Soul Wars Pet

The Soul Wars pet comes from the Spoils of War reward with a 1 in 400 drop rate. Winning matches quickly with alt accounts can bring this to around 30 hours total.

Royal Titans Pet

By sacrificing your drops, you can boost the Royal Titans pet odds from 1 in 3,000 to 1 in 1,500, making it about a 25-hour grind with solid gear.

Fastest Skilling Pets

Skilling pets often take longer, but a few stand out for efficiency.

· Rocky (Thieving): The fastest skilling pet - only 18 hours on drop rate if training at Draynor stalls with an alt to distract guards.

· Herbi (Hunter): Found through expert or master Herbiboar routes, averaging 41 hours at a 1 in 1,000 rate (1 in 67 with 200M XP).

· Smallcano (Volcanic Mine): A 1 in 2,250 chance per game, now open to all participants, not just MVPs. Roughly 56 hours for drop rate.

Final Thoughts

Whether you prefer laid-back AFK bossing, risky Wilderness hunts, or efficient skilling, OSRS offers many paths to your first pet. The key is consistency - every drop rolls the dice, and with the right setup, you can earn your miniature companion faster than you’d expect. And if you’re looking to speed up your progress or afford better gear for those long grinds, many players turn to cheap RS gold as a convenient way to fund supplies, upgrades, and gear switches. So grab your Blood Barrage, gear up, and chase those pets - your next follower might just be a few AFK sessions away.