Commander Zilyana
Saradomin's fast melee kills
The Saradomin general of the God Wars Dungeon. Low hitpoints and a melee-friendly room make her one of the fastest GWD bosses for gp/hr.
At a glance
- Requirement
- Agility 70 (boostable) To start
- Rec. combat
- 100+
- Profit
- 3.5m/hr 27 kills/hr · verified
- Difficulty
- Advanced 255 HP · max 27
- Best style
- Ranged / Melee
- Chase drops
- Armadyl crossbow, Saradomin hilt, Saradomin sword Why go
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Should you fight this?
What you get out of Commander Zilyana, so you can decide if it fits your goals right now.
- Armadyl crossbow is a strong ranged weapon and her signature drop.
- Saradomin sword is a cheap, reliable slash weapon for mid accounts.
- Low HP and quick respawns make trips fast and profitable.
- Saradomin hilt feeds the Saradomin godsword.
How to get there
The best ways to reach God Wars Dungeon (for Commander Zilyana) in Trollheim, Kandarin. Requirements are checked against your account on the readiness panel above.
Trollheim Teleport → run north
- 1Cast Trollheim Teleport (or use a tablet) to land east of Troll Stronghold.
- 2Head down the mountain and north past the thrower trolls (Protect from Missiles).
- 3Enter the alcove to the north and run to the large hole; rope down on your first trip.
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1 alternative route
Games necklace → Burthorpe (no Eadgar's Ruse)
- 1Rub a Games necklace to Burthorpe.
- 2Follow the path up past Death Plateau to Dad's cave (partial Troll Stronghold).
- 3Cross the mountain to the northern hole; rope down on your first trip.
Longer run; bring a stamina/energy restore.
Gear setups
Pick the setup that matches your bank. Every upgrade here links back to the Gear hub.
Upgrade paths for this fight
Strategy
- 1
Rush the minions
Kill her three bodyguards first — Growler (magic) is the biggest threat, then Bree (ranged) and Starlight (melee). She's fast and hits through the crowd until they're down.
- 2
Pick your style
Range her (her ranged defence is low since 2024) or melee her — either way you fight adjacent and pray Protect from Melee.
Key mechanics
What can kill you at Commander Zilyana, and what to do about it. For the full breakdown, see the OSRS Wiki link below.
Fast aggressive melee
Zilyana closes instantly and hits up to 27 melee, plus a magic hit (up to 20) at melee distance — keep Protect from Melee up; her magic occasionally chips through.
Bodyguards
Growler (magic), Bree (ranged) and Starlight (melee) hit hard together — clear them (Growler first) before focusing her.
Notable drops
| Item | Rarity | Value |
|---|---|---|
 Armadyl crossbowUnique | 1/508 | 35.5m |
 Saradomin hiltUnique | 1/508 | 24.1m |
 Saradomin swordUnique | 1/127 | 134k |
 Saradomin's light | 1/254 | 63.5k |
 Coins | Common | 22k |
 Pet zilyana | 1/5000 | — |
Drop probability by KC
For every Commander Zilyanadrop with a fixed rate, see the chance you’ve received at least one copy by your kill count. Sign in with a linked account to use your live KC.
Enter your KC to see the chance you’ve seen each drop at least once.
| Drop | Rate | Chance by KC |
|---|---|---|
| Armadyl crossbow Unique | 1/508 | — |
| Saradomin hilt Unique | 1/508 | — |
| Saradomin sword Unique | 1/127 | — |
| Saradomin's light | 1/254 | — |
| Coins | Common | — |
| Pet zilyana | 1/5000 | — |
These figures are an independent-roll estimate: they treat every kill as a separate roll at the listed rate ( 1 − (1 − p)KC). Real drops can involve guaranteed rolls, point/invocation scaling or completion rewards, so the true odds may differ. A probability is never a guarantee — even far above 90%, the drop is never owed to you. Drops without a fixed 1/Nrate show “—”.
Progression after this boss
Once Commander Zilyana feels comfortable, these are the natural next steps up in difficulty and payout.
Frequently asked questions
How much gp/hr is Commander Zilyana in OSRS?
Commander Zilyana earns approximately 3.5m per hour at around 27 kills/hour, based on the OSRS Wiki money making guide. Rates vary with gear and experience.
What are the requirements for Commander Zilyana?
Commander Zilyana requires 70 Agility.
What combat level do you need for Commander Zilyana?
A combat level of 100+ is recommended for Commander Zilyana.
What combat style is best for Commander Zilyana?
Commander Zilyana is best fought with Ranged and Melee.
How hard is Commander Zilyana?
Commander Zilyana is an Advanced-tier boss with 255 hitpoints and a max hit of 27.
What does Commander Zilyana drop?
Notable drops from Commander Zilyana include Armadyl crossbow, Saradomin hilt and Saradomin sword.