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=Standard Guide=

==Basic Guide==

This is a [[Barrier]] dungeon introduced with the {{AoD}}[[Atlas of Discovery Expansion]], there is a general guide to this dungeon and a more in-depth look into [[Barrier]] combat in general in [[Barrier|this guide]]. This page will go deeper into combat options, including when {{TotH}}[[Throne of the Herald Expansion]] is owned and already completed.<br>
This guide is not meant for optimal kills per hour but instead focuses on easily obtainable ways ranging from just passed God Dungeons to having beaten {{ZoneIcon|Throne of the Herald}} to clear the dungeon effectively.

'''Requirements'''
* Complete {{ZoneIcon|Trickery Temple}}
* Find {{ItemIcon|Lost Cursed Text}}
** {{SkillReq|Archaeology|82}}
** {{SkillReq|Cartography|80}}

Continue using your Aeris God armour setup for this dungeon. These monsters do not have the mechanic where they base their max hit off of the player's max hit, a crossbow with bolts can be used. As soon as enough {{ItemIcon|Barrier Exalted Shard}} and {{ItemIcon|Siphoning Barrier Gem}} have been obtained to upgrade the first item, it is advised to go collect barrier dust. All of the individual armour pieces have the same passive effect, so the order in which they are upgraded doesn't matter. Start with the armour piece that costs the fewest Barrier Shards and Siphoning Gems (You can skip the helm for now if you've got the Shade Summoning set).

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Item
! Upgrade Cost
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Aeris God Helmet|notext=true}}{{ItemIcon|Glacia God Helmet|notext=true}}{{ItemIcon|Terran God Helmet|notext=true}}{{ItemIcon|Ragnar God Helmet|notext=true}}
| 4 {{ItemIcon|Barrier Exalted Shard}}<br> 2 {{ItemIcon|Siphoning Barrier Gem}}
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Aeris God Platebody|notext=true}}{{ItemIcon|Glacia God Platebody|notext=true}}{{ItemIcon|Terran God Platebody|notext=true}}{{ItemIcon|Ragnar God Platebody|notext=true}}
| 10 {{ItemIcon|Barrier Exalted Shard}}<br> 5 {{ItemIcon|Siphoning Barrier Gem}}
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Aeris God Platelegs|notext=true}}{{ItemIcon|Glacia God Platelegs|notext=true}}{{ItemIcon|Terran God Platelegs|notext=true}}{{ItemIcon|Ragnar God Platelegs|notext=true}}
| 6 {{ItemIcon|Barrier Exalted Shard}}<br> 3 {{ItemIcon|Siphoning Barrier Gem}}
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Aeris God Boots|notext=true}}{{ItemIcon|Glacia God Boots|notext=true}}{{ItemIcon|Terran God Boots|notext=true}}{{ItemIcon|Ragnar God Boots|notext=true}}
| 5 {{ItemIcon|Barrier Exalted Shard}}<br> 5 {{ItemIcon|Siphoning Barrier Gem}}
|}

Once enough upgrade materials have been obtained, depending on the gear the player has, kill either {{MonsterIcon|Cult Imp}} or {{MonsterIcon|Cult Member}}. The benefit from killing Cult Members for barrier dust, is that only the Aeris set needs to be upgraded for maximum effect. However, the Cult Imp can potentially drop more barrier dust in a given hour. Especially if the player is using {{ItemIcon|Big ol Ron}}. Terran God armour is also required in the next sections of the guide. 

Collect enough barrier dust to obtain 2,000 {{ItemIcon|Imbued Dragonite Bar}}. Upgrade your armour piece and move back to the Cult Grounds dungeon until enough materials have been obtained for the next upgrade. Repeat this cycle until the full Aeris armour has been obtained. Finally, also upgrade a pair of {{ItemIcon|(U) Ancient D-hide Vambraces}} as they are slightly better than the previously used Barrier Draining Gloves (Not required if you have the Shade Summon set).

===Equipment===
Recommended starting gear is similar to that of the previous dungeon. 

You can mix and match the gear.

* Prayers: {{Icon|Battleborn|type=prayer}} and {{Icon|Battleheart|type=prayer}}
* Potion: {{ItemIcon|Damage Reduction Potion IV}} (Required if you're at or below {{SkillReq|Hitpoints|111}} and don't have the Shade Summon Set), {{ItemIcon|Ranged Assistance Potion IV}}, {{ItemIcon|Penetration Potion IV}}.
* Point of Interest: {{POIIcon|Bandit Hideout}}

{| class="wikitable" 
!Slot
!Option 1
!Option 2
!Option 3
|-
| [[File:Slot head.png|36px|frameless]]
| {{ItemIcon|Hood of Shade Summon}}
| colspan="2"; style=text-align:center; | {{ItemIcon|Aeris God Helmet}}
|-
| [[File:Slot chest.png|36px|frameless]]
| colspan="3"; style=text-align:center; | {{ItemIcon|Aeris God Platebody}}
|-
| [[File:Slot legs.png|36px|frameless]]
| colspan="3"; style=text-align:center; | {{ItemIcon|Aeris God Platelegs}}
|-
| [[File:Slot feet.png|36px|frameless]]
| {{ItemIcon|Sand Treaders}}
| colspan="2"; style=text-align:center; | {{ItemIcon|Aeris God Boots}}
|-
| [[File:Slot hands.png|36px|frameless]]
| {{ItemIcon|Gloves of Greater Shade Summon}}
| colspan="2"; style=text-align:center; | {{ItemIcon|Barrier Draining Gloves}}
|- 
| [[File:Slot back.png|36px|frameless]]
| colspan="3"; style=text-align:center; | {{ItemIcon|Ancient Infernal Cape}}
|-
| [[File:Slot neck.png|36px|frameless]]
| {{ItemIcon|Amulet of Curse Totem Summon}}
| colspan="2"; style=text-align:center; | {{ItemIcon|Adaptive Summoning Amulet}}
|-
| [[File:Slot ring.png|36px|frameless]]
| {{ItemIcon|Ring of Phantom Summon}}
| colspan="2"; style=text-align:center; | {{ItemIcon|Summoner's Blessed Ring}}
|-
| [[File:Slot gem.png|36px|frameless]]
| colspan="3"; style=text-align:center; | {{ItemIcon|Siphoning Barrier Gem}}
|-
| [[File:Slot weapon.png|36px|frameless]]
| {{ItemIcon|Feather Storm Crossbow}}
| {{ItemIcon|Shockwave}}
| {{ItemIcon|Pure Crystal Crossbow}}
|-
| [[File:Slot shield.png|36px|frameless]]
| {{ItemIcon|Shield of Ranged Power}}
| colspan="2"; style=text-align:center; | {{ItemIcon|Scaled Shield}}
|-
| [[File:Slot passive.png|36px|frameless]]
| {{ItemIcon|Barrier Draining Gloves}}
| colspan="2"; style=text-align:center; | {{ItemIcon|Old Summoning Amulet}}
|-
| [[File:Slot ammo.png|36px|frameless]]
| {{ItemIcon|Zephyte Bolts}}
| {{ItemIcon|Jadestone Bolts}}
| {{ItemIcon|Emerald Bolts}}
|-
| [[File:Slot consumable.png|36px|frameless]]
| colspan="3"; style=text-align:center; | {{ItemIcon|Ranged Hinder Scroll}}
|-
| [[File:Slot summon.png|36px|frameless]]
| {{Synergy|Spider|Spectre}}
| {{Synergy|Tortoise|Dragon}}
| {{Synergy|Occultist|Minotaur}}
|-
|}


===Agility===
Agility obstacles aren't required, this is purely an indication how you can get the most out of your Agility if you have it. Follow it untill where you have it.
{{AgilityCourseTable
|Cargo Net
|Monkey Bars
|Pipe Climb
|Cave Climb
|Cliff Climb
|Lake Swim
|Boulder Trap
|Spike Jump
|Lava Jump
|Dragon Fight
|Frozen Maze
|Boulder Balance
|Balance Trap
|Freezing Climb
|Waterfall Crossing
|Pillar of Combat
|Elite Pillar of Expertise
|showtotals = false
|showcosts = false
|showrequirements = false
}}



==Dust Farming==

The following gear is starter gear to farm cult imps for barrier. If you do not have Big ol Ron, simulate how many barrier dust you are receiving with your alternative, and potentially use ranged on cult members instead. It is recommended to upgrade the melee armour used, with a preference over upgrading Terran. This is because the extra [[Damage Reduction]] is required for the {{ZoneIcon|Underwater Ruins}}. The equipment below will result in roughly 2,400 barrier dust an hour. More or less can be obtained depending on the actual gear and other bonusses used. The amount of barrier dust an hour rises to around 5,200 with Terran fully upgraded to (B). '''Depending on your choice in the next section, you do not need to fully upgrade Terran'''.


===Equipment===
Again, Terran is used in this recommended gear over Ragnar with the assumption that this will be (partially) upgraded into (B). Start by upgrading the Terran Boots, Platelegs and Chestplate.

* Prayers: {{Icon|Battleborn|type=prayer}} and {{Icon|Battleheart|type=prayer}}
* Potion: {{ItemIcon|Penetration Potion IV}}, {{ItemIcon|Critical Strike Potion IV}}, {{ItemIcon|Melee Accuracy Potion IV}}.
* Point of Interest: {{POIIcon|Dark Waters}}


{| class="wikitable" 
!Slot
!Option 1
!Option 2
!Option 3
|-
| [[File:Slot head.png|36px|frameless]]
| {{ItemIcon|Hood of Shade Summon}}
| colspan="2"; style=text-align:center; | {{ItemIcon|Terran God Helmet}}
|-
| [[File:Slot chest.png|36px|frameless]]
| colspan="3"; style=text-align:center; | {{ItemIcon|Terran God Platebody}}
|-
| [[File:Slot legs.png|36px|frameless]]
| colspan="3"; style=text-align:center; | {{ItemIcon|Terran God Platelegs}}
|-
| [[File:Slot feet.png|36px|frameless]]
| {{ItemIcon|Sand Treaders}}
| colspan="2"; style=text-align:center; | {{ItemIcon|Terran God Boots}}
|-
| [[File:Slot hands.png|36px|frameless]]
| {{ItemIcon|Gloves of Greater Shade Summon}}
| colspan="2"; style=text-align:center; | {{ItemIcon|Barrier Draining Gloves}}
|- 
| [[File:Slot back.png|36px|frameless]]
| {{ItemIcon|Maximum Skillcape}}
| {{ItemIcon|Ancient Infernal Cape}}
| {{ItemIcon|Infernal Cape}}
|-
| [[File:Slot neck.png|36px|frameless]]
| {{ItemIcon|Amulet of Curse Totem Summon}}
| colspan="2"; style=text-align:center; | {{ItemIcon|Lesser Summoning Amulet}}
|-
| [[File:Slot ring.png|36px|frameless]]
| {{ItemIcon|Ring of Phantom Summon}}
| {{ItemIcon|Summoner's Blessed Ring}}
| {{ItemIcon|Ring of Barrier Touch}}
|-
| [[File:Slot weapon.png|36px|frameless]]
| colspan="3"; style=text-align:center; | {{ItemIcon|Big ol Ron}}
|-
| [[File:Slot gem.png|36px|frameless]]
| colspan="3"; style=text-align:center; | {{ItemIcon|Siphoning Barrier Gem}}
|-
| [[File:Slot passive.png|36px|frameless]]
| {{ItemIcon|Barrier Draining Gloves}}
| colspan="2"; style=text-align:center; | {{ItemIcon|Old Summoning Amulet}}
|-
| [[File:Slot consumable.png|36px|frameless]]
| colspan="3"; style=text-align:center; | {{ItemIcon|Melee Hinder Scroll}}
|-
| [[File:Slot summon.png|36px|frameless]]
| {{Synergy|Spider|Spectre}}
| {{Synergy|Tortoise|Dragon}}
| {{Synergy|Occultist|Minotaur}}
|-
|}

It is advised that the player stays at Cult Grounds until the {{ItemIcon|Summoner's Blessed Ring}} is obtained. This is also a good time to go back to {{MonsterIcon|Magic Mirror}} with the gear recommended [[#Trickery Temple|here]] since the {{ItemIcon|Trickery Mirror}} is required for the next section. With fully upgraded Aeris (B) and the other barrier damage items, it shouldn't be a problem at all taking these down much faster than before.

Lastly, if the player has finished {{ZoneIcon|Into the Mist}} at least once, and thus has obtained the [[Combat Passive Slot|passive slot]], it's a good idea to go for another item. The enemies from now on will have a lot more barrier to take down. The {{ItemIcon|Barrier Burn Shield}} from the [[#Trickery Temple|Trickery Temple]] can be used in the passive slot for a lot of extra barrier damage.

==Endgame Setup==
===Equipment===
These 2 gear setups are equal when it comes to chests per hour. 
You can substitute the {{ItemIcon|Weakness Exploiter Cape}} with {{ItemIcon|Ancient Infernal Cape}} for a very minor (0.3) chest per hour loss.

* Potion: {{ItemIcon|Ranged Strength Potion IV}}
* Prayers: {{PrayerIcon|Battleheart}} & {{PrayerIcon|Battleborn}}
* Point of Interest: {{POIIcon|Bandit Hideout}}


{| class="wikitable" 
!Slot
!Set 1
!Set 2
|-
| [[File:Slot head.png|36px|frameless]]
| {{ItemIcon|Hood of Shade Summon}}
| {{ItemIcon|Aeris God Helmet (B)}}
|-
| [[File:Slot chest.png|36px|frameless]]
| colspan="2"; style=text-align:center; | {{ItemIcon|Aeris God Platebody (B)}}
|-
| [[File:Slot legs.png|36px|frameless]]
| colspan="2"; style=text-align:center; | {{ItemIcon|Aeris God Platelegs (B)}}
|-
| [[File:Slot feet.png|36px|frameless]]
| colspan="2"; style=text-align:center; | {{ItemIcon|Aeris God Boots (B)}}
|-
| [[File:Slot hands.png|36px|frameless]]
| {{ItemIcon|Gloves of Greater Shade Summon}}
| {{ItemIcon|(B) Ancient D-hide Vambraces}}
|- 
| [[File:Slot back.png|36px|frameless]]
| colspan="2"; style=text-align:center; | {{ItemIcon|Weakness Exploiter Cape}}
|-
| [[File:Slot neck.png|36px|frameless]]
| {{ItemIcon|Amulet of Curse Totem Summon}}
| {{ItemIcon|Adaptive Summoning Amulet}}
|-
| [[File:Slot ring.png|36px|frameless]]
| {{ItemIcon|Ring of Phantom Summon}}
| {{ItemIcon|Summoner's Blessed Ring}}
|-
| [[File:Slot weapon.png|36px|frameless]]
| colspan="2"; style=text-align:center; | {{ItemIcon|Feather Storm Crossbow}}
|-
| [[File:Slot gem.png|36px|frameless]]
| colspan="2"; style=text-align:center; | {{ItemIcon|Devouring Barrier Gem}}
|-
| [[File:Slot shield.png|36px|frameless]]
| colspan="2"; style=text-align:center; | {{ItemIcon|Summoner's Defender}}
|-
| [[File:Slot passive.png|36px|frameless]]
| colspan="2"; style=text-align:center; | {{ItemIcon|Knight's Summoning Defender}}
|-
| [[File:Slot ammo.png|36px|frameless]]
| colspan="2"; style=text-align:center; | {{ItemIcon|Decay Bolts}}
|-
| [[File:Slot consumable.png|36px|frameless]]
| colspan="2"; style=text-align:center; | {{ItemIcon|Monster Hunter Scroll}}
|-
| [[File:Slot summon.png|36px|frameless]]
| colspan="2"; style=text-align:center; | {{Synergy|Spider|Spectre}}
|-
|}

===Agility===
{{AgilityCourseTable
|Cargo Net
|Monkey Bars
|Pipe Climb
|Cave Climb
|Cliff Balance
|Lake Swim
|Boulder Trap
|Spike Jump
|Ice Jump
|Dragon Fight
|Frozen Maze
|Boulder Balance
|Balance Trap
|Freezing Climb
|Waterfall Crossing
|Pillar of Combat
|Elite Pillar of Expertise
|showtotals = false
|showcosts = false
|showrequirements = false
}}

=Ancient Relics Guide=

On top of no [[Pets]], {{Skill|Astrology}} or [[Potions]] this guide will also assume no [[Relics]]. <br>

It is assumed the [[Golem_Territory/Guide#Ancient_Relics_Guide|Golem Territory Guide]] Ancient Relics section has been read.

==Pre God Dungeon Guides==

This Dungeon can not be done completely [[Idle]] at this point. Manual Eating will be required. 


The provided setup will take roughly 33 minutes to clear the dungeon. <br>
And will use roughly {{ItemIcon|Lobster|qty=2450}}. <br>

Due to the [[Barrier]] Mechanic and the general low Combat stats available at this point, rather high levels of {{Skill|Summoning}} will be required. <br>
It is advised to use {{ItemIcon|Tortoise}} when doing this Dungeon out of the suggested order. <br> 
The gems for this Familiar can be obtained from {{Skill|Archaeology}} in the {{POIIcon|Ancient Market}} Dig Site. <br>
Roughly 850 Tablets will be used per clear.

* {{ItemIcon|Ancient Crossbow}} clears this dungeon roughly 13 minutes faster.
* {{Synergy|Tortoise|Dragon}} clears this dungeon roughly 5-13 minutes faster, depending on weapon.


* Prayers: {{PrayerIcon|Hawk Eye}} & {{PrayerIcon|Eagle Eye}}

{{Equipment/Recommended
|style = Ranged
|helm1 = (G) Adamant Helmet
|body1 = (U) Black D-hide Body
|legs1 = (U) Black D-hide Chaps
|boots1 = (G) Adamant Boots
|gloves1 = (U) Black D-hide Vambraces
|cape1 = Fire Cape
|neck1 = Elite Amulet of Ranged
|ring1 = Silver Diamond Ring
|gem1 = Accuracy Gem
|weapon1 = Dragon Crossbow
|shield1 = (G) Adamant Shield
|ammo1 = Emerald Bolts
|familiar11 = !{{Synergy|Centaur|Tortoise}}
}}


==Post God Dungeon Guide==

This Dungeon can be done completely [[Idle]] at this stage. Manual Eating will not be needed. 

===Gear===
* With {{ItemIcon|Dragon Crossbow}}
** With {{Synergy|Unicorn|Dragon}} the clear time is roughly 30 minutes. And will use roughly {{ItemIcon|Lobster|qty=1235}}.
** With {{Synergy|Tortoise|Dragon}} the clear time is roughly 11 minutes. And will use roughly {{ItemIcon|Lobster|qty=300}}.
* With {{ItemIcon|Ancient Crossbow}}
** With {{Synergy|Unicorn|Dragon}} the clear time is roughly 21.5 minutes. And will use roughly {{ItemIcon|Lobster|qty=700}}.
** With {{Synergy|Tortoise|Dragon}} the clear time is roughly 9.5 minutes. And will use roughly {{ItemIcon|Lobster|qty=250}}.


* Prayers: {{PrayerIcon|Hawk Eye}} & {{PrayerIcon|Eagle Eye}}

{{Equipment/Recommended
|style = Ranged
|helm1 = Aeris God Helmet
|body1 = Aeris God Platebody
|legs1 = Aeris God Platelegs
|boots1 = Aeris God Boots
|gloves1 = Aeris God Gloves
|cape1 = Fire Cape
|neck1 = Elite Amulet of Ranged
|ring1 = Silver Diamond Ring
|gem1 = Accuracy Gem
|weapon1 = Dragon Crossbow
|shield1 = Scaled Shield
|ammo1 = Emerald Bolts
|familiar11 = !{{Synergy|Unicorn|Dragon}}
}}


===Agility===

{{AgilityCourseTable
|Cargo Net
|Rope Jump
|Pipe Climb
|Gap Jump
|Cliff Balance
|Lake Swim
|showtotals = false
|showcosts = false
|showrequirements = false
}}


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