Cave goblin miner
Cave goblin miner is a level 7 members monster found in Misthalin, with 250 life points. It is weak to air spells. It is the top source of Mining helmet and Silver ore.
“This one is slacking off.”
Level 7Members
Updated . Stats and drops from the RuneScape Wiki's monster and drop data (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0), checked 2026-10-09. Wiki page. Item sprites © Jagex.
Combat stats
- Combat level
- 7
- Life points
- 250
- Combat XP per kill
- 12.5
- Max hit
- 20
- Armour
- 150
- Weakness
- Air
- Aggressive
- No
- Poisonous
- No
Slayer
Ironman notes
- Counts as a Slayer task from Jacquelyn (task: goblins). Killing it on task earns Slayer XP and points.
- Weak to air spells: bring that style for faster kills.
- Always drops Bones: Prayer XP as you go.
Best for
Best drop rate anywhere
Of every monster that drops these, this one gives the most per kill.
- Silver ore5/128
Drops (7)
| Item | Quantity | Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| Iron oreBest rateEasiest | 7 | 20/128 |
| Bones#2 rate | 1 | Always |
| Coins | 6 | 20/128 |
| Cave goblin skullBest rate | 1 | 1/4 |
| Mining helmetOnly source | 1 | 20/128 |
| TinderboxBest rate | 1 | 20/128 |
| Silver oreBest rateEasiest | 1 | 5/128 |
Most common first. “Best rate” and “#2/#3 rate” compare expected drops per kill with every other monster that drops the item.