RuneScape Player Finally Gets Rare Pet After 2-Year 0.001% Drop Grind

For over two years, one Old School RuneScape (OSRS) player has tirelessly chopped wood, defying astronomic odds to achieve the unthinkable: collecting the same ultra-rare pet 200 times. While most players spend years hoping for a single Beaver companion, West Stairs has transformed this digital obsession into a record-shattering feat that’s left the gaming world stunned.

How Rare Is the OSRS Beaver Pet?

The Beaver pet, introduced in 2015, is among OSRS’s most elusive companions. Obtained exclusively through Woodcutting, its drop rate peaks at 1 in 72,321 logs—a mere 0.00138% chance per action. Statistically, this means players could spend years without encountering one. According to the Old School RuneScape Wiki (2025), only a fraction of active players own this pet, making West Stairs’ collection of 193 Beavers (as of August 2025) mathematically staggering.

Crucially, West Stairs leveraged OSRS’s “200 million XP cap” mechanic: After hitting Woodcutting’s maximum XP, pet drop rates multiply by 15×. “Pre-200M XP, the Beaver felt like a 1-in-27-million grind,” he explained. “After the cap? Roughly 1 in 4,821 logs. But honestly? I’m just a Yankees fan—maybe luck swings my way.”

The Mind Behind 200 Million XP and 193 Beavers

West Stairs, ranked #477 globally in Woodcutting, has long surpassed OSRS’s 200M XP ceiling. His journey began modestly in April 2023 with a single Beaver screenshot. Two years later, his menagerie has ballooned to 193. When asked by GamesRadar (August 2025) about his motivation, he deadpanned: “More Beavers.”

Community reactions swing from awe to disbelief. One Redditor calculated that securing one Beaver requires chopping ~72,000 logs—meaning West Stairs has processed over 14 million logs. Critics question his sanity; supporters hail his persistence. “It’s not about XP or ranks anymore,” he admitted. “Every Beaver is a tiny victory against RNG.”

Why This Rewrites OSRS History

No player has ever amassed duplicate pets at this scale. Jagex, OSRS’s developer, designed pets like the Beaver as “prestige trophies,” expecting single acquisitions per player. West Stairs’ defiance of this norm highlights how end-game mechanics can fuel unprecedented goals. As content creator SirPugger noted: “This isn’t luck—it’s a masterclass in targeted grinding.”

West Stairs’ Beaver battalion isn’t just a quirky OSRS footnote—it’s a jaw-dropping testament to human persistence in virtual worlds. With 193 pets trailing his avatar and 200 in sight, he’s redefined “rare” in gaming history. For players chasing their first Beaver? Remember: Every log brings you closer. Sharpen your axe and brave the grind—Gielinor’s forests await.

Must Know

Q: How do you get the Beaver pet in OSRS?
A: Exclusively via Woodcutting. Rates improve with higher skill levels, maxing at 1 in 72,321 logs at Level 99. Boosted 15× after reaching 200M XP.

Q: Why is the OSRS Beaver pet so rare?
A: Its <0.0014% base drop rate requires thousands of hours of Woodcutting. Most players obtain 0–1 in their lifetime, making mass collections unprecedented.

Q: Does the 200M XP cap affect other OSRS pets?
A: Yes! All skilling pets (e.g., Heron, Rocky) gain 15× higher drop rates after hitting 200M XP in their respective skills.

Q: Who is West Stairs in RuneScape?
A: A top-ranked Woodcutting specialist (#477 globally) known for amassing 193 Beaver pets—a world record—by August 2025.

Q: Can you trade OSRS pets?
A: No. Pets are untradeable achievements, making West Stairs’ feat purely self-earned.

Q: What’s next for extreme pet collectors?
A: Community speculation centers on “pet high scores,” though Jagex hasn’t endorsed this. For now, West Stairs’ goal remains simple: “More Beavers.”