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{{StrategyGuide|This guide is meant for single clears and to enable idling with as low as possible requirements. Not to be the most effective method. Information on equipment, mechanics and strategies are on this page.}}
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=Why Clear Infernal Stronghold?=


There three main reasons for completing the {{ZoneIcon|Infernal Stronghold}}:
* Clear it once after 100 {{ZoneIcon|Volcanic Cave|Volcanic Caves}} to get the {{ItemIcon|Infernal Cape}} that has 4% DR.
* Clear it 10 times to get {{ItemIcon|Infernal Core|Infernal Cores|qty=10}} to complete a township task, and to merge {{ItemIcon|Dragon Claw}} and {{ItemIcon|Ancient Claw}} into {{ItemIcon|Infernal Claw}}.
* Clear it 100+ times to complete more township tasks, or earn a lot of {{GP}}.
* Clear it 100 times to unlock the [[Stronghold of Dragons]]

=Standard Guides=

==Pre-Ancient Build==
The guide provides a build that does not use any ancient armour and will require manual eating to survive. This build should be able to get you though the dungeon one time, but you will need to time your eating carefully, especially when you are stunned.

This build can achieve that with as low as {{SkillReq|Hitpoints|80}}, but if you are attempting this dungeon under levelled then it is recommended that you check the [[Combat Simulator]] to see if there are any improvements that can be made, especially if you are in . Improvements that give a higher DR, higher HP or higher auto-eat threshold will give you a better chance of survival. Improvements that give a stronger attack will reduce the time taken to complete the dungeon, but are secondary to DR improvements.

* {{SkillReq|Attack|80}} {{SkillReq|Strength|80}} {{SkillReq|Defence|80}}
* {{SkillReq|Hitpoints|80}}
* {{SkillReq|Prayer|80}}
* {{SkillReq|Slayer|75}}
* {{Icon|Auto Eat - Tier III|type=upgrade}}


* Use {{PrayerIcon|Stone Skin}} and {{PrayerIcon|Chivalry}} (or better) for 3% DR and accuracy.
* Equip {{ItemIcon|Damage Reduction Potion III}} (or higher) for improved DR.

{{Equipment/Recommended
|style=Melee
|showDR=true
|helm1=(G) Rune Helmet
|neck1=Elite Amulet of Defence
|cape1=Fire Cape
|body1=(G) Rune Platebody
|legs1=(G) Rune Platelegs
|weapon1=Sunset Rapier
|shield1=(G) Rune Shield
|gloves1=Paladin Gloves
|boots1=(G) Rune Boots
|ring1=Silver Diamond Ring
|familiar11=!{{Synergy|Witch|Yak}}
}}


==Ancient Build==

This build is designed to make it easier to obtain the {{ItemIcon|Infernal Core|qty=10}} and allows you to complete the dungeon without manual eating. However, this build is not recommended for idling as it will use a lot of resources. This build increases DR so that auto-eat makes the dungeon survivable, but also has a reasonable attack level.

* {{SkillReq|Attack|90}}
* {{SkillReq|Strength|90}}
* {{SkillReq|Defence|90}}
* {{SkillReq|Prayer|90}}
* {{SkillReq|Slayer|75}}
* {{Icon|Hitpoints|type=skill|HP}} 940 '''OR''' {{Icon|Hitpoints|type=skill|HP}} 920 if {{PetIcon|Leonardo}} has been obtained.


* Use {{PrayerIcon|Stone Skin}} and {{PrayerIcon|Chivalry}} for 3% DR and an increase in accuracy.
* Equip {{ItemIcon|Damage Reduction Potion IV}} for 10% DR.

{{Equipment/Recommended
|style=Melee
|showDR=true
|helm1=(G) Ancient Helmet
|neck1=Elite Amulet of Defence
|cape1=Fire Cape
|body1=(G) Ancient Platebody
|legs1=(G) Ancient Platelegs
|weapon1=Ancient Claw
|shield1=(G) Ancient Shield
|gloves1=Paladin Gloves
|boots1=(G) Rune Boots
|ring1=Silver Diamond Ring
|familiar11=!{{Synergy|Witch|Yak}}
}}


==Gear Options==
There are many options with this build:
* Equip the {{ItemIcon|Infernal Cape}} after the first clear to further increase DR, and will make it easier to get the {{ItemIcon|Infernal Core|qty=10}} needed to get the {{ItemIcon|Infernal Claw}}.
* Use {{ItemIcon|Ancient Claw}} over the {{ItemIcon|Sunset Rapier}}. If you do not have the {{ItemIcon|Ancient Claw}} then check out the [[Ancient Claw/Guide|Ancient Claw Guide]].
* Use {{ItemIcon|Sandstorm Ring}} to increase your dungeon clear time if you DR is sufficient.
* Use {{ItemIcon|Dragonfire Shield}} over the {{ItemIcon|Ancient Shield}} for better defence.
* Once you can survive, use stronger prayers to increase your accuracy at the expense of DR.
* Use {{ItemIcon|Diamond Luck Potion}} (any level) to give an attack advantage, but only if you can survive the dungeon easily - you will lose up to 10% DR.

====Malcs Special Moves====

When eating, pay special attention to the following special moves from {{MonsterIcon|Malcs, the Leader of Dragons|Malcs}}:

* '''Sealing + Penetrating Claws''': do not underestimate this combo. The [[Spam Eating]] kicks in with a delay after you push a keyboard button, so it is important that you start before the Penetrating Claws hit you. This special move has two instances of damage separated by a short gap, so a good idea to use [[Spam Eating]]. The damage from Penetrating Claws is calculated as <math>640 \times (1-\text{DR}) \times 1.3 \times 2</math>.

* '''Sealing + Tail Whip''': Heal to full HP before this hits, and if you have time, look what the max damage of the Tail Whip is when you are stunned. You may find that you can delay manual eating depending on whether your HP allows. The damage from this move can be calculated as <math>690 \times (1-\text{DR}) \times 1.3</math>.

* '''Sealing + Usual Attack''': Occurs when {{MonsterIcon|Malcs, the Leader of Dragons|Malcs}} uses two Sealing attacks in row. The approach given in Tail Whip works well here.

* '''Sealing + Inferno''': Not as strong as the other attacks, and one that you can normally rely on {{Icon|Auto Eat|type=upgrade}} to survive.

==Idling Build==
This build relies on high DR and a high HP and the top tier of {{Icon|Auto Eat|type=upgrade}} and uses melee as this gives a high amount of damage reduction (DR). If your consumables run out, then you will not survive, so be sure that you have enough in the bank before you begin idling.

* {{Icon|Hitpoints|type=skill|HP}} 1030
* {{SkillReq|Prayer|80}}
* {{SkillReq|Herblore|90}} with {{MasteryReq|Damage Reduction Potion III|50}} [[Damage Reduction Potion]]
* {{SkillReq|Summoning|65}} with {{Icon|Witch|type=mark}} level 4 and {{Icon|Yak|type=mark}} level 3.
* {{Icon|Auto Eat - Tier III|type=upgrade}}

{{Equipment/Recommended
|style=Melee
|showDR=true
|helm1=(G) Ancient Helmet
|neck1=Elite Amulet of Defence
|cape1=Infernal Cape
|body1=(G) Ancient Platebody
|legs1=(G) Ancient Platelegs
|weapon1=Ancient Claw
|shield1=Dragonfire Shield
|gloves1=(U) Ancient D-hide Vambraces
|boots1=(G) Rune Boots
|ring1=Silver Diamond Ring
|familiar11=!{{Synergy|Yak|Witch}}
}}


The {{ItemIcon|Prayer Scroll}} or {{ItemIcon|Alchemist's Bag}} can be used to reduce prayer costs and the number of potions needed to idle the Infernal Stronghold.

Alternative options are available if the {{ZoneIcon|Air God Dungeon}} has been completed. The {{ItemIcon|Aeris God Gloves}} and {{ItemIcon|Aeris God Boots}} each give an additional 2% DR. The {{ItemIcon|Infernal Cape}} can be swapped for the {{ItemIcon|Fire Cape}} but this will lose 2% DR. In {{Skill|Agility}} the {{AgilityIcon|Lake Swim}} can be used to give an extra +1% DR.

Once you have sufficient DR to idle comfortable, you can also consider wearing the {{ItemIcon|Chapeau Noir}} for a 10% chance of doubling the items received, which can reduce the number of dungeons needed.


==Late-game idling==
After completing the {{ZoneIcon|Water God Dungeon}} you will have access to [[Ancient Magicks]] and late-game armour and boosts. The dungeon can be idled with magic much more quickly due to the [[Combat Triangle]] advantage. For example, with this build, there is no need for any consumable except food and runes, and no need for boosts from agility. The spare slots in this build are filled with item doubling boosts, but you can change these depending on your goal.

{{Equipment/Recommended
|style=Magic
|showDR=true
|helm1=Chapeau Noir
|neck1=Elite Amulet of Magic
|cape1=Skull Cape
|body1=Glacia God Platebody
|legs1=Glacia God Platelegs
|weapon1=Air Imbued Wand
|shield1=Scaled Shield
|gloves1=Glacia God Gloves
|boots1=Glacia God Boots
|ring1=Ring of Wealth
}}

Spell: {{Icon|Slicing Winds|type=spell}} <br>
Prayers: {{PrayerIcon|Mystic Might}}  & {{PrayerIcon|Mystic Mastery}} if your accuracy is below 20,000. Otherwise don't use any.

There is flexibility on this build. For example, {{ItemIcon|Aorpheat's Signet Ring}} can be used instead of {{ItemIcon|Ring of Wealth}} to get an additional {{GP|100000}}+ per clear, but this reduces chance of doubling {{ItemIcon|Infernal Core|Infernal Cores}} e.g. from 10% down to 5% chance.


=Ancient Relics Guides=

==Pre God Dungeons Clears==


===Melee===

The clear speed of {{ItemIcon|(G) Adamant Helmet|notext=true}}[[Adamant_Equipment#Armour|Adamant Armour]] and {{ItemIcon|(G) Rune Helmet|notext=true}}[[Rune_Equipment#Armour|Rune Armour]] is about the same. 
* {{ItemIcon|(G) Adamant Helmet|Adamant Armour}} uses roughly {{ItemIcon|Lobster|qty=790}} for a single clear. 
* {{ItemIcon|(G) Rune Helmet|Rune Armour}} uses roughly {{ItemIcon|Lobster|qty=690}} for a single clear.
Both have an average 14 minute clear time.


The clear speed of {{ItemIcon|Sunset Rapier}} and {{ItemIcon|Ancient Claw}} is roughly the same.

* The {{Synergy|Occultist|Minotaur}} Synergy almost doubles the clear speed.


* Prayers: {{PrayerIcon|Incredible Reflexes}} &  {{PrayerIcon|Chivalry}}


{{Equipment/Recommended
|style = Melee
|helm1 = (G) Rune Helmet
|body1 = (G) Rune Platebody
|legs1 = (G) Rune Platelegs
|boots1 = (G) Rune Boots
|gloves1 = Paladin Gloves
|cape1 = Fire Cape
|neck1 = Elite Amulet of Defence
|ring1 = Silver Diamond Ring
|weapon1 = Ancient Claw
|shield1 = (G) Rune Shield
|familiar11 = !{{Synergy|Occultist|Minotaur}}
}}


===Magic===

This is an opportune time to use the newly obtained [[Ancient Magick]] as it almost doubles the clear speed over Normal Spells, even without getting the benefit from the guaranteed hits from {{Icon|Slicing Winds|type=spell}} at 20,000 [[Accuracy]].


* {{ItemIcon|Air Adept Wizard Hat|Air Adept Wizard Gear}} uses roughly {{ItemIcon|Lobster|qty=690}} for a single clear. Taking roughly 11 minutes.
* {{ItemIcon|Air Expert Wizard Hat|Air Expert Wizard Gear}} uses roughly {{ItemIcon|Lobster|qty=520}} for a single clear. Taking roughly 9 minutes.


* Spell: {{Icon|Slicing Winds|type=spell}} 
* Aurora: {{Icon|Surge II|type=aurora}} '''(Optional)'''
* Prayers: {{PrayerIcon|Mystic Lore}} & {{PrayerIcon|Mystic Might}}

{{Equipment/Recommended
|style = Magic
|helm1 = Air Adept Wizard Hat
|body1 = Air Adept Wizard Robes
|legs1 = Air Adept Wizard Bottoms
|boots1 = Air Adept Wizard Boots
|gloves1 = Paladin Gloves
|cape1 = Skull Cape
|neck1 = Elite Amulet of Defence
|ring1 = Silver Diamond Ring
|weapon1 = Magic Wand (Powerful)
|shield1 = (G) Rune Shield
|familiar11 = !{{Synergy|Occultist|Witch}}
}}



==Post God Dungeons Guide==

===Melee===

This setup will still require Manual Eating unless {{ItemIcon|Damage Reduction Potion IV}} is used, which enables fully Idling this Dungeon.


* {{ItemIcon|Sunset Rapier}} uses roughly {{ItemIcon|Lobster|qty=310}} for a single clear. Taking roughly 9 minutes. 
* {{ItemIcon|Ancient Claw}} uses roughly {{ItemIcon|Lobster|qty=290}} for a single clear. Taking roughly 8 minutes.


* Prayers: {{PrayerIcon|Chivalry}} &  {{PrayerIcon|Piety}}

{{Equipment/Recommended
|style = Melee
|helm1 = Terran God Helmet
|body1 = Terran God Platebody
|legs1 = Terran God Platelegs
|boots1 = Terran God Boots
|gloves1 = Terran God Gloves
|cape1 = Fire Cape
|neck1 = Elite Amulet of Defence
|ring1 = Silver Diamond Ring
|weapon1 = Ancient Claw
|shield1 = (G) Rune Shield
|familiar11 = !{{Synergy|Occultist|Minotaur}}
}}


===Magic===

This style makes this dungeon Fully [[Idle]] at this stage. This can be done by having the following:
* The the posted recommended setup of {{ItemIcon|Magic Wand (Powerful)}}/{{ItemIcon|(G) Rune Shield}}
* {{ItemIcon|Cloudburst Staff}} with one of the following:
** [[Relics|Defence Relic #5]]
** {{SkillReq|Agility|50}} and either {{PetIcon|Leonardo}}, {{PetIcon|Erran}} or {{ItemIcon|Fury of the Elemental Zodiacs}}

====Gear====

* {{ItemIcon|Magic Wand (Powerful)}}/{{ItemIcon|(G) Rune Shield}} using {{Icon|Frostbite|type=spell}} uses roughly {{ItemIcon|Lobster|qty=49}} for a single clear. Taking roughly 3.6 minutes. 
* {{ItemIcon|Cloudburst Staff}} using {{Icon|Water Surge|type=spell}} uses roughly {{ItemIcon|Lobster|qty=56}} for a single clear. Taking roughly 2.8 minutes.


* Spell: {{Icon|Frostbite|type=spell}} or {{Icon|Gust|type=spell}} for roughly 30 second slower kills.
* Aurora: {{Icon|Surge II|type=aurora}} '''(Optional)'''
* Prayers: {{PrayerIcon|Mystic Might}} & {{PrayerIcon|Mystic Mastery}}

{{Equipment/Recommended
|style = Magic
|helm1 = Glacia God Helmet
|body1 = Glacia God Platebody
|legs1 = Glacia God Platelegs
|boots1 = Glacia God Boots
|gloves1 = Glacia God Gloves
|cape1 = Skull Cape
|neck1 = Elite Amulet of Magic
|ring1 = Warlock Ring
|weapon1 = Magic Wand (Powerful)
|shield1 = (G) Rune Shield
|familiar11 = !{{Synergy|Occultist|Witch}}
}}


====Agility====

* Only required for {{ItemIcon|Cloudburst Staff}} if [[Relics|Defence Relic #5]] is not owned.
* Will also require either {{PetIcon|Leonardo}}, {{PetIcon|Erran}} or {{ItemIcon|Fury of the Elemental Zodiacs}}

{{AgilityCourseTable
|Cargo Net
|Rope Jump
|Pipe Climb
|Coal Stones
|Cliff Balance
|Rocky Waters
|showtotals = false
|showcosts = false
|showrequirements = false
}}


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