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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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If you wish to tweak the [[Combat Simulator]] Exports yourself, they can be found [[/Sims|here]].


=Standard Guide=
=Standard Guide=
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==Equipment==
==Equipment==
Below are 2 sets, unlike the previous dungeons, you can't mix and match this dungeon. Set 1 is for post-TotH clears. Set 2 is for clears just before or after {{ZoneIcon|Impending Darkness Event}}. <br>
Below are 2 sets, unlike the previous dungeons, you can't mix and match this dungeon. Set 1 is for post-TotH clears. Set 2 is for clears just before or after {{ZoneIcon|Impending Darkness Event}}.  
Set 1 requires {{SkillReq|Hitpoints|120}}. <br>
* Set 1 requires {{SkillReq|Hitpoints|120}}.  
Set 2 requires a minimum of {{SkillReq|Hitpoints|99}}. Calculated at all combat skills level 99 in the [[Combat Simulator]].
* Set 2 requires a minimum of {{SkillReq|Hitpoints|99}}. Calculated at all combat skills level 99 in the [[Combat Simulator]].
 
Set 2 can be all non-B upgraded [[Terran God Armour]] with {{ItemIcon|Tidal Edge}} and it will only lower the Kills Per Hour by about 1.5 (from 4.2 to 2.8). <br>
{{ItemIcon|Ultima Godsword}}/{{ItemIcon|Fury of the Elemental Zodiacs}} can be used to increase the Kills per Hour to roughly 6.6.
 


Set 2 can be all non-B upgraded [[Terran God Armour]] and it will only lower the Kills Per Hour by about 2 (from 8.5 to 6.5).
* Prayers: {{Icon|Battleheart|type=prayer}} and {{Icon|Battleborn|type=prayer}}. Swap to {{Icon|Battleheart|type=prayer}} and {{Icon|Chivalry|type=prayer}} for Set 2.
* Potion: {{ItemIcon|Damage Reduction Potion IV}}
* Point of Interest: {{POIIcon|Dark Waters}}


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|  {{ItemIcon|Agile Wings Rapier}} || {{ItemIcon|Tidal Edge}}/{{ItemIcon|Infernal Claw}}
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Prayers: {{Icon|Battleheart|type=prayer}} and {{Icon|Battleborn|type=prayer}}. Swap to {{Icon|Battleheart|type=prayer}} and {{Icon|Chivalry|type=prayer}} for Set 2.
Potion: {{ItemIcon|Damage Reduction Potion IV}}
Point of Interest: {{POIIcon|Dark Waters}}


==Agility==
==Agility==
The Agility obstacles 9 or higher are not required, 8 and below are highly suggested (and simulations were done with those active). <br>
The Agility obstacles 9 or higher are not required, 8 and below are highly suggested (and simulations were done with those active). <br>


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Additionally, because of the high regen capabilities of the Monsters {{Icon|Barrier}} it is highly recommended to follow the [[Combat Triangle]], this means a {{Skill|Ranged}} setup for waves 1 and 2, [[Melee]] for waves 3 and 4, {{Skill|Magic}} setup for waves 5 and 6, {{Skill|Ranged}} for waves 7 and 8, and finally [[Melee]] for the 9th and final wave. Active switching styles is highly recommended as the Dungeon will go much faster this way. A setup for each combat style is included in this guide. <br>
Additionally, because of the high regen capabilities of the Monsters {{Icon|Barrier}} it is highly recommended to follow the [[Combat Triangle]], this means a {{Skill|Ranged}} setup for waves 1 and 2, [[Melee]] for waves 3 and 4, {{Skill|Magic}} setup for waves 5 and 6, {{Skill|Ranged}} for waves 7 and 8, and finally [[Melee]] for the 9th and final wave. Active switching styles is highly recommended as the Dungeon will go much faster this way. A setup for each combat style is included in this guide. <br>


While it is entirely possible to do this Dungeon completely [[Idle]] at this point, it however depends greatly on which [[Relics]] have been obtained. <br>
While it is entirely possible to do this Dungeon completely [[Idle]] at this point, however it depends greatly on which [[Relics]] have been obtained. <br>


Following the instructions and suggested setups from this guide will not require Manual Eating at all. However it will require switching between Combat Styles to the suggested Style listed in the above paragraph.
Following the instructions and suggested setups from this guide will not require Manual Eating at all. However it will require switching between Combat Styles to the suggested Style listed in the above paragraph.
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{{ItemIcon|Sunset Rapier}} or {{ItemIcon|Ancient Claw}} can be used instead of {{ItemIcon|Infernal Claw}} for slightly lower clear speed.
{{ItemIcon|Sunset Rapier}} or {{ItemIcon|Ancient Claw}} can be used instead of {{ItemIcon|Infernal Claw}} for slightly lower clear speed.


Potion: {{ItemIcon|Damage Reduction Potion IV}}
* Potion: {{ItemIcon|Damage Reduction Potion IV}}
 
* Prayers: {{PrayerIcon|Chivalry}} & {{PrayerIcon|Battleheart}}
Prayers: {{PrayerIcon|Chivalry}} & {{PrayerIcon|Battleheart}}
* Point of Interest: {{POIIcon|Dark Waters}}
 
Point of Interest: {{POIIcon|Dark Waters}}


{{Equipment/Recommended
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====[[Combat Simulator]] Export====
To view the different monsters within the simulator, press the "Inspect" button, a new windows will appear, select the desired monster from that new window.
[https://pastebin.com/hCeXLPKN Combat Simulator Export]


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* {{ItemIcon|Engulfing Vortex Longbow}}/{{ItemIcon|Ancient Arrows}} has about 250% faster clear times than {{ItemIcon|Dragon Crossbow}}
* {{ItemIcon|Engulfing Vortex Longbow}}/{{ItemIcon|Ancient Arrows}} has about 250% faster clear times than {{ItemIcon|Dragon Crossbow}}


====Gear====
Potion: {{ItemIcon|Damage Reduction Potion IV}}


Prayers: {{PrayerIcon|Sharp Vision}} & {{PrayerIcon|Battleheart}}
* Potion: {{ItemIcon|Damage Reduction Potion IV}}
* Prayers: {{PrayerIcon|Sharp Vision}} & {{PrayerIcon|Battleheart}}


Point of Interest: {{POIIcon|Bandit Hideout}} (not required to switch from {{POIIcon|Dark Waters}}, the benefits on these Monsters is very small)
Point of Interest: {{POIIcon|Bandit Hideout}} (not required to switch from {{POIIcon|Dark Waters}}, the benefits on these Monsters is very small)
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|familiar11 = !{{Synergy|Tortoise|Dragon}}
|familiar11 = !{{Synergy|Tortoise|Dragon}}
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==== [[Combat Simulator]] Export ====
To view the different monsters within the simulator, press the "Inspect" button, a new windows will appear, select the desired monster from that new window.
[https://pastebin.com/S9nBRw7D Combat Simulator Export]


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* {{ItemIcon|Siphoning Barrier Gem}} can be replaced with either {{ItemIcon|Draining Barrier Gem}} or {{ItemIcon|Eroding Barrier Gem}} with little impact on Clear Speed.
* {{ItemIcon|Siphoning Barrier Gem}} can be replaced with either {{ItemIcon|Draining Barrier Gem}} or {{ItemIcon|Eroding Barrier Gem}} with little impact on Clear Speed.
* {{ItemIcon|Cloudburst Staff}} has about 50% faster Clear Times than {{ItemIcon|Magic Wand (Elite)}}{{ItemIcon|(G) Rune Shield}}.
* {{ItemIcon|Cloudburst Staff}} has about 50% faster Clear Times than {{ItemIcon|Magic Wand (Elite)}}{{ItemIcon|(G) Rune Shield}}.


{{MonsterIcon|Merman Guard}} is not that difficult and can be done with [[Melee]] instead, which will be slower but one less combat set to set up.
{{MonsterIcon|Merman Guard}} is not that difficult and can be done with [[Melee]] instead, which will be slower but one less combat set to set up.


====Gear====
Spell: {{Icon|Fire Surge|type=spell}} or {{Icon|Water Surge|type=spell}} with {{ItemIcon|Cloudburst Staff}}
Potion: {{ItemIcon|Damage Reduction Potion IV}}
Curse: {{Icon|Anguish III|type=curse}}
Aurora: {{Icon|Surge II|type=aurora}} ('''Optional''')
Prayers: {{PrayerIcon|Mystic Mastery}} & {{PrayerIcon|Battleheart}}


Point of Interest: {{POIIcon|Dark Waters}}
* Spell: {{Icon|Fire Surge|type=spell}} or {{Icon|Water Surge|type=spell}} with {{ItemIcon|Cloudburst Staff}}
* Potion: {{ItemIcon|Damage Reduction Potion IV}}
* Curse: {{Icon|Anguish III|type=curse}}
* Aurora: {{Icon|Surge II|type=aurora}} ('''Optional''')
* Prayers: {{PrayerIcon|Mystic Mastery}} & {{PrayerIcon|Battleheart}}
* Point of Interest: {{POIIcon|Dark Waters}}


{{Equipment/Recommended
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====[[Combat Simulator]] Export====
To view the different monsters within the simulator, press the "Inspect" button, a new windows will appear, select the desired monster from that new window.
[https://pastebin.com/QYD9NQS2 Combat Simulator Export]


==Option 2: Take it slow and grind==
==Option 2: Take it slow and grind==


This is a list of the most effective things to do (assuming the right choices were made in Skill Cap choices) to make Option 1 faster and safer.
This is a list of the most effective things to do (assuming sufficient skill cap) to make Option 1 faster and safer.


Key upgrades over Option 1:<br />
Key upgrades over Option 1:<br />
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#**However, {{SkillReq|Runecrafting|112}} may be desired to unlock Archaic spells.
#**However, {{SkillReq|Runecrafting|112}} may be desired to unlock Archaic spells.
#*These enemies also drop {{ItemIcon|Devouring Barrier Gem}}.
#*These enemies also drop {{ItemIcon|Devouring Barrier Gem}}.
#*If a [[Magic]] Set is chosen, {{ItemIcon|Malevolent Ward Shield}} can be obtained from {{POIIcon|Lost Temple}} (since {{POIIcon|Lost Temple}} is required to unlock {{POIIcon|Underwater Ruins}} anyway), this is a small upgrade.
#*If a [[Magic]] Set is chosen, {{ItemIcon|Malevolent Ward Shield}} can be obtained from {{POIIcon|Lost Temple}} (since {{POIIcon|Lost Temple}} is required to unlock {{ZoneIcon|Underwater Ruins}} anyway), this is a small upgrade.
# Craft (B) versions of [[God Equipment|God Armour]], e.g. {{ItemIcon|Terran God Platebody (B)}}
# Craft (B) versions of [[God Equipment|God Armour]], e.g. {{ItemIcon|Terran God Platebody (B)}}
#*This requires {{SkillReq|Smithing|99}} and a lot of {{ItemIcon|Barrier Dust}} for {{ItemIcon|Imbued Dragonite Bar}} - which fortunately will be obtained while farming for {{ItemIcon|Engulfing Vortex Longbow}}.
#*This requires {{SkillReq|Smithing|99}} and a lot of {{ItemIcon|Barrier Dust}} for {{ItemIcon|Imbued Dragonite Bar}} - which fortunately will be obtained while farming for {{ItemIcon|Engulfing Vortex Longbow}}.
#**When crafting {{ItemIcon|Imbued Dragonite Bar}} it is highly advised to get as much +1 additional resource chance as possible (Relic #3 50%, {{ItemIcon|Mining Lantern}} 30%, {{POIIcon|Ragnar Dungeon Ruins}} 10/20%, {{UpgradeIcon|Magic Anvil}} 10%), as well as getting the stacking/separate extra resource modifier from the {{Synergy|Ent|Salamander}} Synergy. <br>
#**When crafting {{ItemIcon|Imbued Dragonite Bar}} it is highly advised to get as much +1 additional resource chance as possible ([[Relics|Smithing Relic #3]] 50%, {{ItemIcon|Mining Lantern}} 30%, {{POIIcon|Ragnar Dungeon Ruins}} 10/20%, {{UpgradeIcon|Magic Anvil}} 10%), as well as getting the stacking/separate extra resource modifier from the {{Synergy|Ent|Salamander}} Synergy. <br>
#** When all these buffs are obtained, it should lower the amount of {{ItemIcon|Barrier Dust}} needed for a complete set from 96,000 to roughly 43,600.
#** When all these buffs are obtained, it should lower the amount of {{ItemIcon|Barrier Dust}} needed for a complete set from 96,000 to roughly 43,600.
#** Some {{ItemIcon|Imbued Dragonite Bar}} will be obtained from {{ZoneIcon|Cult Grounds}} while grinding out the {{ItemIcon|Siphoning Barrier Gem}} required for the (B) upgrades, this is however an unreliable way to obtain {{ItemIcon|Imbued Dragonite Bar}} as it will require 241 clears on average to get enough bars for 1 piece.   
#** Some {{ItemIcon|Imbued Dragonite Bar}} will be obtained from {{ZoneIcon|Cult Grounds}} while grinding out the {{ItemIcon|Siphoning Barrier Gem}} required for the (B) upgrades, this is however an unreliable way to obtain {{ItemIcon|Imbued Dragonite Bar}} as it will require 241 clears on average to get enough bars for 1 piece.   

Latest revision as of 20:51, 26 June 2024

If you wish to tweak the Combat Simulator Exports yourself, they can be found here.

Standard Guide

Introduction

This is a Barrier dungeon introduced with the AoD.pngAtlas of Discovery Expansion, there is a general guide to this dungeon and a more in-depth look into Barrier combat in general in this guide. This page will go deeper into combat options, including when TotH.svgThrone of the Herald Expansion is owned and already completed.
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 Throne of the Herald to clear the dungeon effectively.

Requirements

Recommended

  • Agility (skill).svg Level 99, Prayer (skill).svg Level 95, Attack (skill).svg Level 75, Hitpoints (skill).svg Level 99.


The enemies, and especially the Nagaia hit very hard in this dungeon. A lot of damage reduction is required in order to idle this dungeon without dying. Alternatively, the player can return after having progressed through the Throne of the Herald expansion. Having more hitpoints or other damage reducing and damage inflicting bonusses can greatly speed up the clear times of this dungeon. Set 1 clears the dungeon roughly 27 times per hour. Set 2 clears it roughly 8.5 times per hour. (You can swap the weapon & summons in Set 2).

The Preferred Shield is Earth Layered Shield, however Devouring Barrier Shield can be used, once the upgrade item has been obtained from this dungeon. Clearing the Underwater City dungeon provides 1 Barrier God Shard every time it is cleared. These can be used to upgrade (B) god armours into their respective (C) armours. These can then be used to very effectively clear Crystal Depths for Crystal Binding Dust if the player hasn't already done this.

Equipment

Below are 2 sets, unlike the previous dungeons, you can't mix and match this dungeon. Set 1 is for post-TotH clears. Set 2 is for clears just before or after Impending Darkness Event.

  • Set 1 requires Hitpoints (skill).svg Level 120.
  • Set 2 requires a minimum of Hitpoints (skill).svg Level 99. Calculated at all combat skills level 99 in the Combat Simulator.

Set 2 can be all non-B upgraded Terran God Armour with Tidal Edge and it will only lower the Kills Per Hour by about 1.5 (from 4.2 to 2.8).
Ultima Godsword/ Fury of the Elemental Zodiacs can be used to increase the Kills per Hour to roughly 6.6.


Item Slot Set 1 Set 2
Slot head.png Hood of Shade Summon Terran God Helmet (B)
Slot chest.png Terran God Platebody (B)
Slot legs.png Terran God Platelegs (B)
Slot feet.png Terran God Boots (B)
Slot hands.png Gloves of Greater Shade Summon Terran God Gloves
Slot back.png Ancient Infernal Cape
Slot neck.png Amulet of Curse Totem Summon Lesser Summoning Amulet
Slot ring.png Ring of Phantom Summon Summoner's Blessed Ring
Slot passive.png Knight's Summoning Defender Shield of Melee Power/ Barrier Burn Shield
Slot gem.png Devouring Barrier Gem / Siphoning Barrier Gem
Slot weapon.png Agile Wings Rapier Tidal Edge/ Infernal Claw
Slot shield.png Earth Layered Shield / Devouring Barrier Shield
Slot consumable.png Fervor Scroll Melee Hinder Scroll
Slot summon.png Spider SynergyIcon.png Spectre Tortoise SynergyIcon.png Dragon

Agility

The Agility obstacles 9 or higher are not required, 8 and below are highly suggested (and simulations were done with those active).


Ancient Relics Guide

There are two different ways of approaching this Dungeon:

  1. Just get the Dungeon first clear over with as soon as possible to get your Skill Cap Increases and gain access to Impending Darkness Event. This would include not grinding out Underwater Ruins for it's weapons.
  2. The second would be to grind (B) God armor pieces and one or more weapons from Underwater Ruins.

General Guidance

Contrary to all previous Dungeons, some minor Astrology investment is highly recommended. Specifically obtaining the 8% Accuracy stars in the Constellations Iridan, Terra, Vale, Syllia and Arachi. The Master Relic will not be required, nor will any other Stars.

Due to the regen mechanics of both the Barrier and Health of the boss, it would be advised to Manual Eat as little as possible, for this reason as much Damage Reduction as possible will be packed on for this Dungeons Boss Nagaia.
Additionally, because of the high regen capabilities of the Monsters Barrier it is highly recommended to follow the Combat Triangle, this means a Ranged setup for waves 1 and 2, Melee for waves 3 and 4, Magic setup for waves 5 and 6, Ranged for waves 7 and 8, and finally Melee for the 9th and final wave. Active switching styles is highly recommended as the Dungeon will go much faster this way. A setup for each combat style is included in this guide.

While it is entirely possible to do this Dungeon completely Idle at this point, however it depends greatly on which Relics have been obtained.

Following the instructions and suggested setups from this guide will not require Manual Eating at all. However it will require switching between Combat Styles to the suggested Style listed in the above paragraph.

Eradicating Gloves (m) are the Best in Slot gloves for the rest of the game, they however have a very low drop chance. It most likely isn't worth farming for these gloves until you have both a few (B) Terran God Armour set pieces and Summoning Relic #4.

Option 1: Rush First Clear

These setups notably do not require:

See the specific sections for advice per style.

Agility

This guide assumes that Agility has not been progressed beyond obstacle 6, as it is very slow to level before beating Impending Darkness Event.


Melee

Used for waves: 3,4,9

This is the setup that will be used for the boss, attempting any other style will result in Death at this stage.

It will require at least 70% Damage Reduction and 1010 HP or 71% if you're want to be 100% safe. (70% has roughly 0.004 Deaths per hour, 71% eliminates the Death Chance entirely)
You can replace Fury of the Elemental Zodiacs and Tormented Ring with any combination of Amulet and Ring of choice as long as 2/3% Damage Reduction is gained from those 2 Item Slots combined.
Defence Relic #5 provides a bite more wiggle room replacing the need for Damage Reduction from either Amulet or Ring, if this Relic is obtained it Adaptive Summoning Amulet and Tormented Ring would be the best options.


Gear

Sunset Rapier or Ancient Claw can be used instead of Infernal Claw for slightly lower clear speed.



Ranged

Used for waves: 1,2,7,8

The Ranged requirements are much lower than Melee and require much less in terms of investment.


Point of Interest: Bandit Hideout (not required to switch from Dark Waters, the benefits on these Monsters is very small)


Magic

Used for waves: 5, 6

The Magic requirements are much lower than Melee and require much less in terms of investment.

Merman Guard is not that difficult and can be done with Melee instead, which will be slower but one less combat set to set up.



Option 2: Take it slow and grind

This is a list of the most effective things to do (assuming sufficient skill cap) to make Option 1 faster and safer.

Key upgrades over Option 1:

  1. Unlock Underwater Ruins for better weapons. Requires Archaeology (skill).svg Level 90, Cartography (skill).svg Level 90, Runecrafting (skill).svg Level 81.
  2. Craft (B) versions of God Armour, e.g. Terran God Platebody (B)


When going for this option, making the choice to do the Underwater Ruins grinding before Underwater City can be worth it as you also gain (B) God Armour from doing this, making the clear speed on Underwater City faster.
The setups from the first method can be applied to this method, simply replace any gained (B) Terran God Armour for their normal counterparts.
Also be sure to use Devouring Barrier Gem over Siphoning Barrier Gem.