SMW Subobject for LancerMagic defence bonus: 0Immune to venom: Not immuneAttack bonus: 0Magic Damage bonus: 0Ranged Strength bonus: 0Stab defence bonus: 90Defence level: 90Uses infobox: MonsterNPC ID: 795Crush defence bonus: 40Version anchor: LancerRanged level: 1Attack level: 100Combat level: 106Is variant of: Locust riderMagic attack bonus: 0Slash defence bonus: 90Attack style: CrushImmune to poison: Not immuneSize: 2Range attack bonus: 0Hitpoints: 90Slayer category: ScabaritesRange defence bonus: 0Assigned by: nieveAttack speed: 6Slayer experience: 92.5Image: File:Locust rider (melee).pngMagic level: 1Name: Locust riderStrength bonus: 0Experience bonus: 2.5Strength level: 90Is members only: trueMax hit: 15
SMW Subobject for RangerMagic defence bonus: 34Immune to venom: Not immuneAttack bonus: 0Magic Damage bonus: 0Ranged Strength bonus: 80Stab defence bonus: 50Defence level: 50Uses infobox: MonsterNPC ID: 796Crush defence bonus: 50Version anchor: RangerRanged level: 90Attack level: 105Combat level: 98Is variant of: Locust riderMagic attack bonus: 0Slash defence bonus: 90Attack style: RangedImmune to poison: Not immuneSize: 2Range attack bonus: 80Hitpoints: 90Slayer category: ScabaritesRange defence bonus: 66Assigned by: nieveAttack speed: 6Slayer experience: 92.5Image: File:Locust rider (ranged).pngMagic level: 1Name: Locust riderStrength bonus: 0Experience bonus: 2.5Strength level: 90Is members only: trueMax hit: 22
SMW Subobject for Ranger (Quest)Magic defence bonus: 34Immune to venom: Not immuneAttack bonus: 0Magic Damage bonus: 0Ranged Strength bonus: 80Stab defence bonus: 50Defence level: 50Uses infobox: MonsterNPC ID: 801Crush defence bonus: 50Version anchor: Ranger (Quest)Ranged level: 90Attack level: 105Combat level: 68Is variant of: Locust riderMagic attack bonus: 0Slash defence bonus: 90Attack style: RangedImmune to poison: Not immuneSize: 2Range attack bonus: 80Hitpoints: 90Slayer category: ScabaritesRange defence bonus: 66Assigned by: nieveAttack speed: 6Slayer experience: 92.5Image: File:Locust rider (ranged).pngMagic level: 1Name: Locust riderStrength bonus: 0Experience bonus: 2.5Strength level: 90Is members only: trueMax hit: 22
SMW Subobject for Lancer (Quest)Magic defence bonus: 0Immune to venom: Not immuneAttack bonus: 0Magic Damage bonus: 0Ranged Strength bonus: 0Stab defence bonus: 90Defence level: 90Uses infobox: MonsterNPC ID: 800Crush defence bonus: 40Version anchor: Lancer (Quest)Ranged level: 1Attack level: 100Combat level: 68Is variant of: Locust riderMagic attack bonus: 0Slash defence bonus: 90Attack style: CrushImmune to poison: Not immuneSize: 2Range attack bonus: 0Hitpoints: 90Slayer category: ScabaritesRange defence bonus: 0Assigned by: nieveAttack speed: 6Slayer experience: 92.5Image: File:Locust rider (melee).pngMagic level: 1Name: Locust riderStrength bonus: 0Experience bonus: 2.5Strength level: 90Is members only: trueMax hit: 15

Locust riders are encountered during the Contact! quest, inside the Sophanem Dungeon. The level 98 riders attack using somewhat slow, but strong Ranged attacks with a max hit of 22. The level 106 version uses a spear for melee and has a lower max hit of 15, but attacks faster than the rangers. Remember that you need to bring a light source when you are in the dungeon.
Locust riders are scattered throughout the dungeon. They frequently hit over 20, so Protection Prayers and good food are recommended, especially if multiple riders are encountered.
The Keris dagger special effect works against them.
Though not directly assigned, Locust riders may be slain as part of a Scabarite assignment. These monsters respawn at an extremely fast rate, so it may be ideal to stay in one spot.
A good strategy to kill these is to wear prayer-boosting armour, such as Proselyte armour and use Protect from Ranged as the rangers can hit harder than the meleers and from further away. When your prayer gets low, go back up to Sophanem and recharge your prayer at the High Priest's altar.
Drop rates estimated based on 27,100 kills from the Drop Rate Project, unless otherwise cited.
The average Locust rider kill is worth 3,203.93.
Item |
Quantity |
Rarity |
Price |
High Alch |
 | Bones | 1 | Always | 98 | 0 |
Item |
Quantity |
Rarity |
Price |
High Alch |
 | Adamant kiteshield | 1 | 3/128 | 2,952 | 3,264 |
 | Battlestaff | 3 (noted) | 2/128 | 24,657 | 12,600 |
 | Rune dagger | 1 | 2/128 | 4,438 | 4,800 |
 | Rune mace | 1 | 1/128 | 8,191 | 8,640 |
 | Rune sq shield | 1 | 1/128 | 22,601 | 23,040 |
There is a 20/128 chance of rolling the herb drop table.
There is a 2/128 chance of rolling the rare seed drop table.
Item |
Quantity |
Rarity |
Price |
High Alch |
 | Toadflax seed | 1 | 1/321.4 | 1,954 | 6 |
 | Irit seed | 1 | 1/472 | 28 | 3 |
 | Belladonna seed | 1 | 1/487.2 | 78 | 106 |
 | Poison ivy seed | 1 | 1/686.5 | 24 | 99 |
 | Avantoe seed | 1 | 1/686.5 | 385 | 4 |
 | Cactus seed | 1 | 1/719.2 | 74 | 59 |
 | Potato cactus seed | 1 | 1/1,006.9 | 20 | 84 |
 | Kwuarm seed | 1 | 1/1,006.9 | 148 | 6 |
 | Snapdragon seed | 1 | 1/1,510.4 | 58,628 | 36 |
 | Cadantine seed | 1 | 1/2,157.7 | 604 | 4 |
 | Lantadyme seed | 1 | 1/3,020.8 | 557 | 5 |
 | Snape grass seed | 3 | 1/3,776 | 9,735 | 168 |
 | Dwarf weed seed | 1 | 1/5,034.7 | 154 | 3 |
 | Torstol seed | 1 | 1/7,552 | 55,274 | 42 |
There is a 1/128 chance of rolling the rare drop table. There is also a 15/128 chance of rolling the gem drop table.
Item |
Quantity |
Rarity |
Price |
High Alch |
 | Nothing | N/A | 1/16.69; Never[d 1] | N/A | N/A |
 | Coins | 3,000 | 1/780.19 | 3,000 | 3,000 |
 | Loop half of key | 1 | 1/466.03; 1/328.69[d 2] | 10,396 | 60 |
 | Tooth half of key | 1 | 1/466.03; 1/328.69[d 2] | 11,201 | 60 |
 | Uncut sapphire | 1 | 1/33.78; 1/17.15[d 2] | 385 | 15 |
 | Runite bar | 1 | 1/3,276.8 | 12,507 | 3,000 |
 | Nature rune | 67 | 1/5,461.33 | 12,395 | 7,236 |
 | Rune 2h sword | 1 | 1/5,461.33 | 37,825 | 38,400 |
 | Rune battleaxe | 1 | 1/5,461.33 | 24,480 | 24,960 |
 | Uncut emerald | 1 | 1/67.56; 1/34.31[d 2] | 631 | 30 |
 | Law rune | 45 | 1/8,192 | 6,165 | 6,480 |
 | Death rune | 45 | 1/8,192 | 9,135 | 4,860 |
 | Steel arrow | 150 | 1/8,192 | 1,500 | 1,050 |
 | Rune arrow | 42 | 1/8,192 | 1,638 | 10,080 |
 | Adamant javelin | 20 | 1/8,192 | 1,200 | 1,920 |
 | Rune sq shield | 1 | 1/8,192 | 22,601 | 23,040 |
 | Dragonstone | 1 | 1/8,192 | 11,959 | 6,000 |
 | Silver ore | 100 (noted) | 1/8,192 | 4,200 | 4,500 |
 | Uncut ruby | 1 | 1/135.13; 1/68.62[d 2] | 1,271 | 60 |
 | Rune kiteshield | 1 | 1/16,384 | 32,080 | 32,640 |
 | Dragon med helm | 1 | 1/16,384 | 58,925 | 60,000 |
 | Rune spear | 1 | 1/8,692.86; 1/685.01[d 2][d 3] | 11,916 | 12,480 |
 | Shield left half | 1 | 1/17,385.72; 1/1,370.02[d 2][d 3] | 65,404 | 66,000 |
 | Nature talisman | 1 | 1/360.34; 1/182.98[d 2] | 1,115 | 2 |
 | Dragon spear | 1 | 1/23,180.95; 1/1,826.69[d 2][d 3] | 38,381 | 37,440 |
 | Uncut diamond | 1 | 1/540.5; 1/274.47[d 2] | 3,073 | 120 |
 | Rune javelin | 5 | 1/1,081.01; 1/548.95[d 2] | 805 | 1,200 |