Pets in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) are more than just adorable companions—they’re symbols of dedication, luck, and prestige. Whether you’re showing off a Zulrah pet after hundreds of kills or proudly walking with a Rocky the raccoon from Thieving, pets represent some of the game’s most exciting RNG rewards.

However, not all pets require elite PvM skills or thousands of hours of grinding. In fact, several pets in OSRS are relatively easy to obtain, even for casual players or skillers. In this guide, we’ll explore the 10 easiest pets to obtain in OSRS, how to get them, and the best strategies to maximize your chances.

1. The Rock Golem (Mining Pet)

The Rock Golem is one of the most popular skilling pets because it can be earned through everyday training rather than dangerous boss fights. You can obtain it from any mining activity—whether you’re power-mining Iron at Al Kharid or grinding Motherlode Mine.

Chance: Roughly 1 in 741,600 at level 99 Mining (scales down with level).

Why it’s easy: Mining is a slow but consistent skill, and players often AFK at Motherlode Mine for long sessions, increasing pet odds naturally.

Tip: Using Prospector gear and mining dense pay-dirt offers good XP and consistent rolls for the pet.

2. The Beaver (Woodcutting Pet)

The Beaver is the Woodcutting pet, a faithful forest companion obtainable from any tree you chop.

Chance: 1 in 317,647 at level 99 Woodcutting.

Why it’s easy: Woodcutting is one of the most AFK-friendly skills in OSRS. Chopping Teak, Mahogany, or Redwood trees gives countless pet rolls per hour.

Tip: Redwood trees (available after Monkey Madness II) provide the highest chance due to their long AFK cycles.

3. The Heron (Fishing Pet)

The Heron pet is a great early goal for skillers who enjoy relaxing gameplay. It’s obtainable from all Fishing methods and scales with your Fishing level.

Chance: 1 in 426,954 at level 99 Fishing.

Why it’s easy: Fishing is slow but effortless, and AFK spots like Barbarian Fishing or Minnows make it simple to accumulate thousands of rolls.

Tip: Fishing at Minnows (82+ Fishing) provides the best combination of XP, profit, and consistent rolls.

4. The Hellpuppy (Cerberus Pet)

The Hellpuppy is the pet version of Cerberus, one of the mid-tier Slayer bosses located in Taverley Dungeon. Despite being a combat pet, it’s among the easiest boss pets to obtain.

Chance: 1 in 2,000 per kill.

Why it’s easy: Cerberus has low HP for a boss and predictable mechanics. Many Slayer enthusiasts rack up hundreds of kills while chasing crystal shards or Primordial boots.

Tip: Use Protect from Magic and high DPS gear like the Abyssal whip or Scythe of Vitur for efficient kills.

5. The Giant Squirrel (Agility Pet)

The Giant Squirrel is awarded randomly while training Agility. While it may seem like a long shot, Agility is one of the most repetitive and long-term grinds in OSRS—making this pet extremely likely to drop if you train naturally to 99.

Chance: 1 in 35,000 per mark of grace.

Why it’s easy: You can earn thousands of rolls throughout the journey to 99 Agility.

Tip: Train at Ardougne Rooftop after level 90 for the best balance of XP and pet odds.

6. The Rocky (Thieving Pet)

The Rocky pet is a cheeky raccoon companion earned through Thieving. It’s often one of the first pets players get, since Thieving is a fast and profitable skill.

Chance: 1 in 257,211 at level 99 Thieving.

Why it’s easy: Many Thieving methods are fast and repeatable, such as Pyramid Plunder or Ardougne Knights, giving consistent rolls.

Tip: Ardougne Knights (from level 95+) are a strong mix of GP, XP, and pet chance per hour.

7. The Tangleroot (Farming Pet)

The Tangleroot pet is a favorite among farmers thanks to its cute animations and colorful variants. You can receive it from planting and harvesting any crop or tree.

Chance: 1 in 500,000 at level 99 Farming.

Why it’s easy: Daily Farming runs (trees, herbs, and fruit trees) provide thousands of rolls over time.

Tip: Regularly plant high-value trees like Magic and Redwood to maximize your chances.

8. The Herbi (Herblore Pet)

The Herbi pet is obtained while searching for herbs on Fossil Island’s Herbiboar activity. It’s one of the few pets that provides both good XP and GP while you hunt.

Chance: 1 in 6,500.

Why it’s easy: The Herbiboar method offers fast XP (100k+ per hour) and consistent pet rolls, making it far easier than most RNG pets.

Tip: Use Stamina potions and Agility shortcuts to optimize your routes.

9. The Rift Guardian (Runecrafting Pet)

The Rift Guardian is the Runecrafting pet and one of the most recognizable companions in OSRS. Though Runecrafting is notoriously slow, recent updates and minigames have made it much easier to train—meaning more pet rolls than ever before.

Chance: 1 in 382,205 at level 99 Runecrafting.

Why it’s easy now: Methods like Guardians of the Rift dramatically boost XP and pet roll frequency.

Tip: Participate in Guardians of the Rift regularly—each run offers multiple pet chances.

10. The Phoenix (Wintertodt Pet)

The Phoenix is one of the easiest skilling pets in OSRS, obtainable from the Wintertodt minigame. It’s a favorite for new players due to its accessibility and high drop rate.

Chance: 1 in 200 rolls per supply crate (roughly 1 in 5,000 overall).

Why it’s easy: Each round of Wintertodt provides a new roll for the pet, and players can earn dozens of crates per hour while also training Firemaking.

Tip: Always loot your crates in bulk after reaching 99 Firemaking to minimize time spent managing inventory.

Bonus Tip: Maximize Your Pet Chances

While all pets in OSRS are RNG-based, a few tricks can help:

Train skills where XP/hour is high, since more XP means more rolls.

Use efficient methods like Wintertodt, Guardians of the Rift, or Herbiboar.

Stay persistent—many players get pets passively without even realizing it.

While some OSRS pets are near-impossible trophies—like the Corporeal Beast’s Dark Core or the Inferno’s Jal-Nib-Rek—others are attainable for almost anyone willing to grind consistently.

If you’re a skiller, focus on pets like the Beaver, Heron, or Rock Golem. If you enjoy combat or minigames, the Phoenix, Hellpuppy, or Herbi offer faster, more engaging paths.