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Ancient Zygomites are stronger variants of mutated zygomites that require level 57 Slayer to harm. They are found exclusively on Fossil Island in the Mushroom Forest. Ancient zygomites cannot be killed unless a fungicide spray has been used to deliver the final blow. They first appear as non-attackable Ancient Fungi, which players must pick in order to provoke them out of the ground. Players who have been given a mutated zygomite Slayer assignment can choose to kill them as an alternative for the task.

Strengths and weaknesses[]

Ancient Fungi

Ancient Zygomites use both magic-based melee attacks and magic-based ranged. Armour with a low magic defence bonus such as rune will typically have a higher chance of being hit, therefore dragonhide armour is strongly recommended while fighting them, as its higher magic defence will reduce the chance of being damaged. If praying against their attacks, Protect from Missiles is recommended, as their ranged attacks are stronger and more accurate than their melee attacks.

Drops[]

Estimated drop rates are based off 1,000 kills.[1]

100%[]

Item Quantity Rarity GE market price
Mort myre fungus Mort myre fungus 1–2 Always 527–1,054

Weapons[]

Item Quantity Rarity GE market price
Rune axe Rune axe 1 Uncommon (~1/40) 7,181

Runes/Talismans[]

Item Quantity Rarity GE market price
Earth rune Earth rune 100 Common (~1/8) 400
Law rune Law rune 15 Common (~1/20) 2,490
Cosmic rune Cosmic rune 15 Common (~1/20) 2,145
Nature rune Nature rune 15 Common (~1/20) 3,255

Seeds[]

Item Quantity Rarity GE market price
Mushroom spore Mushroom spore 1 Common (~1/10) 67
Teak seed Teak seed 1 Rare 85
Maple seed Maple seed 1 Rare 28,320
Willow seed Willow seed 1 Rare 3,620
Palm tree seed Palm tree seed 1 Rare 39,781
Mahogany seed Mahogany seed 1 Rare 3,029
Yew seed Yew seed 1 Rare 68,162
Ranarr seed Ranarr seed 1 Rare 45,466
Snapdragon seed Snapdragon seed 1 Rare 54,551
Magic seed Magic seed 1 Very rare 118,931
Spirit seed Spirit seed 1 Very rare Not sold

Herbs[]

Item Quantity Rarity GE market price
Grimy kwuarm Grimy kwuarm 1–2 (noted) Common (~1/20) 1,165–2,330
Grimy torstol Grimy torstol 1 Common (~1/20) 8,341
Grimy cadantine Grimy cadantine 1–2 (noted) Uncommon (~1/30) 1,312–2,624
Grimy dwarf weed Grimy dwarf weed 1–2 (noted) Uncommon (~1/30) 448–896
Grimy lantadyme Grimy lantadyme 1 (noted) Uncommon (~1/40) 1,391

Fossils[]

Item Quantity Rarity GE market price
Numulite Numulite 7–19 Common (9/25; 36%) 140–380
Unidentified small fossil Unidentified small fossil 1 Uncommon (1/50) Not sold
Unidentified medium fossil Unidentified medium fossil 1 Rare (1/100) Not sold
Unidentified large fossil Unidentified large fossil 1 Rare (1/125) Not sold
Unidentified rare fossil Unidentified rare fossil 1 Rare (1/500) Not sold

Other[]

Item Quantity Rarity GE market price
Pyrophosphite Pyrophosphite 1 Common (~1/6)[2] 71
Calcite Calcite 1 Common (~1/6)[2] 20
Supercompost Supercompost 2 (noted) Common (~1/10) 912
Gem drop table Gem drop table 1 Common (~1/20) Not sold
Mort myre fungus Mort myre fungus 5 (noted) Uncommon 2,635
Volcanic ash Volcanic ash 2 Uncommon (~1/48) 136
Clue scroll (medium) Clue scroll (medium) 1 Rare (~1/128) Not sold
  1. 1000 kill drop log
  2. 2.0 2.1 Pyrophosphite and Calcite are dropped together.

Gem drop table

In addition to the drops above, this monster has access to the gem drop table.

Show/hide gem drop table
Item Quantity Rarity GE market price
Uncut sapphire Uncut sapphire 1 Uncommon 455
Uncut emerald Uncut emerald 1 Rare 679
Uncut ruby Uncut ruby 1 Rare 1,249
Rare drop table talisman Unknown talisman
(please specify)
1 Rare Error
Uncut diamond Uncut diamond 1 Very rare 2,627
Rune javelin Rune javelin 5 Very rare 875
Loop half of key Loop half of key 1 Very rare 10,307
Tooth half of key Tooth half of key 1 Very rare 10,840
Rune spear Rune spear 1 Very rare 11,933
Shield left half Shield left half 1 Very rare 65,697
Dragon spear Dragon spear 1 Very rare 37,226


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