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This content is part of the Atlas of Discovery Expansion.

This article is a strategy guide for Cult Grounds.

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.

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

Standard Guide

Basic Guide

This is a Barrier dungeon introduced with the Atlas 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 Throne 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

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Throne of the Herald to clear the dungeon effectively.

Requirements

Complete Trickery Temple
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  Level 82
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  Level 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 Barrier Exalted Shard and 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).

Item	Upgrade Cost
	4 Barrier Exalted Shard 2 Siphoning Barrier Gem
	10 Barrier Exalted Shard 5 Siphoning Barrier Gem
	6 Barrier Exalted Shard 3 Siphoning Barrier Gem
	5 Barrier Exalted Shard 5 Siphoning Barrier Gem

Once enough upgrade materials have been obtained, depending on the gear the player has, kill either

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Cult Imp or

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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

Big ol Ron. Terran God armour is also required in the next sections of the guide.

Collect enough barrier dust to obtain 2,000 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 (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:
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Battleborn and
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Battleheart
Potion: Damage Reduction Potion IV (Required if you're at or below
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Level 111 and don't have the Shade Summon Set), Ranged Assistance Potion IV, Penetration Potion IV.
Point of Interest: Bandit Hideout

Option 1	Option 2	Option 3
Hood of Shade Summon	Aeris God Helmet
Aeris God Platebody
Aeris God Platelegs
Sand Treaders	Aeris God Boots
Gloves of Greater Shade Summon	Barrier Draining Gloves
Ancient Infernal Cape
Amulet of Curse Totem Summon	Adaptive Summoning Amulet
Ring of Phantom Summon	Summoner's Blessed Ring
Siphoning Barrier Gem
Feather Storm Crossbow	Error creating thumbnail: File missing Shockwave	Pure Crystal Crossbow
Shield of Ranged Power	Scaled Shield
Barrier Draining Gloves	Old Summoning Amulet
Zephyte Bolts	Jadestone Bolts	Emerald Bolts
Ranged Hinder Scroll
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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.

Slot	Obstacle	Bonuses
1	Error creating thumbnail: File missing Cargo Net	+3% Global GP (except Item Sales) +2% Fishing Mastery XP
2	Error creating thumbnail: File missing Monkey Bars	-4% Firemaking Interval
3	Error creating thumbnail: File missing Pipe Climb	+5% Melee Evasion +5% Melee Max Hit
4	Error creating thumbnail: File missing Cave Climb	-40 Maximum Hitpoints +5% Ammo Preservation +5% Rune Preservation +5% Melee Max Hit
5	Error creating thumbnail: File missing Cliff Climb	+5% Damage To Slayer Tasks +10% Slayer Task Length/Qty -20% Flat Slayer Area Effect Negation -10% Slayer Skill XP +10% Global Slayer Coins (except Item Sales)
6	Error creating thumbnail: File missing Lake Swim	+1% Damage Reduction +5% Damage To All Monsters +3% Chance To Preserve Prayer Points
7	Error creating thumbnail: File missing Boulder Trap	-20% Chance to Preserve Resources in Skills
8	Error creating thumbnail: File missing Spike Jump	+5% Damage to Monsters in Dungeons +5% Chance To Double Loot in Combat
9	Error creating thumbnail: File missing Lava Jump	-6% Damage Reduction -6% Auto Eat Efficiency -6% Mastery XP in all Skills -0.3s Monster Respawn Timer
10	Error creating thumbnail: File missing Dragon Fight	-16% Auto Eat Efficiency -0.3s Monster Respawn Timer
11	Error creating thumbnail: File missing Frozen Maze	+1% Damage Reduction -0.1s Monster Respawn Timer -3 Prayer Point Cost for Prayers -20% Rune Preservation -20% Ammo Preservation
12	Error creating thumbnail: File missing Boulder Balance	-20% Global Accuracy +5% of Maximum Hit added to Minimum Hit -0.1s Attack Interval
13	Error creating thumbnail: File missing Balance Trap	+10% Agility Interval +5% Chance to Double Items Globally -30% GP gained from Agility
14	Error creating thumbnail: File missing Freezing Climb	+30% Accuracy Rating +30% Global Evasion -150% GP from Combat -6% Chance To Double Loot in Combat +15% Damage to Monsters in Dungeons
15	Error creating thumbnail: File missing Waterfall Crossing	-100 Maximum Hitpoints Your Attacks now roll twice (Select highest chance) -10% Global Slayer Coins (except Item Sales)
Pillar	Error creating thumbnail: File missing Pillar of Combat	+10% Ranged Evasion -0.2s Monster Respawn Timer +5% Flat Slayer Area Effect Negation +10% Melee Evasion +10% Magic Evasion +5% of Maximum Hit added to Minimum Hit +10 Flat HP Regen
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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 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:
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Battleborn and
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Battleheart
Potion: Penetration Potion IV, Critical Strike Potion IV, Melee Accuracy Potion IV.
Point of Interest: Dark Waters

Option 1	Option 2	Option 3
Hood of Shade Summon	Terran God Helmet
Terran God Platebody
Terran God Platelegs
Sand Treaders	Terran God Boots
Gloves of Greater Shade Summon	Barrier Draining Gloves
Maximum Skillcape	Ancient Infernal Cape	Infernal Cape
Amulet of Curse Totem Summon	Lesser Summoning Amulet
Ring of Phantom Summon	Summoner's Blessed Ring	Ring of Barrier Touch
Big ol Ron
Siphoning Barrier Gem
Barrier Draining Gloves	Old Summoning Amulet
Melee Hinder Scroll
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It is advised that the player stays at Cult Grounds until the

Summoner's Blessed Ring is obtained. This is also a good time to go back to

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Magic Mirror with the gear recommended here since the

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

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Into the Mist at least once, and thus has obtained the 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

Barrier Burn Shield from the 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 Weakness Exploiter Cape with Ancient Infernal Cape for a very minor (0.3) chest per hour loss.

Potion: Ranged Strength Potion IV
Prayers:
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Battleheart &
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Battleborn
Point of Interest: Bandit Hideout

Slot	Set 1	Set 2
	Hood of Shade Summon	Aeris God Helmet (B)
	Aeris God Platebody (B)
	Aeris God Platelegs (B)
	Aeris God Boots (B)
	Gloves of Greater Shade Summon	(B) Ancient D-hide Vambraces
	Weakness Exploiter Cape
	Amulet of Curse Totem Summon	Adaptive Summoning Amulet
	Ring of Phantom Summon	Summoner's Blessed Ring
	Feather Storm Crossbow
	Devouring Barrier Gem
	Summoner's Defender
	Knight's Summoning Defender
	Decay Bolts
	Monster Hunter Scroll
	Spider Spectre

Agility

Slot	Obstacle	Bonuses
1	Error creating thumbnail: File missing Cargo Net	+3% Global GP (except Item Sales) +2% Fishing Mastery XP
2	Error creating thumbnail: File missing Monkey Bars	-4% Firemaking Interval
3	Error creating thumbnail: File missing Pipe Climb	+5% Melee Evasion +5% Melee Max Hit
4	Error creating thumbnail: File missing Cave Climb	-40 Maximum Hitpoints +5% Ammo Preservation +5% Rune Preservation +5% Melee Max Hit
5	Error creating thumbnail: File missing Cliff Balance	+20 Maximum Hitpoints +5% Ranged Accuracy Rating +2 Prayer Point Cost for Prayers +5% Magic Accuracy Rating +5% Melee Accuracy Rating
6	Error creating thumbnail: File missing Lake Swim	+1% Damage Reduction +5% Damage To All Monsters +3% Chance To Preserve Prayer Points
7	Error creating thumbnail: File missing Boulder Trap	-20% Chance to Preserve Resources in Skills
8	Error creating thumbnail: File missing Spike Jump	+5% Damage to Monsters in Dungeons +5% Chance To Double Loot in Combat
9	Error creating thumbnail: File missing Ice Jump	+20 Maximum Hitpoints +5% Food Healing Value +5% Chance to Double Items Globally +10 Mining Node HP +10% Chance to Preserve Resources in Skills
10	Error creating thumbnail: File missing Dragon Fight	-16% Auto Eat Efficiency -0.3s Monster Respawn Timer
11	Error creating thumbnail: File missing Frozen Maze	+1% Damage Reduction -0.1s Monster Respawn Timer -3 Prayer Point Cost for Prayers -20% Rune Preservation -20% Ammo Preservation
12	Error creating thumbnail: File missing Boulder Balance	-20% Global Accuracy +5% of Maximum Hit added to Minimum Hit -0.1s Attack Interval
13	Error creating thumbnail: File missing Balance Trap	+10% Agility Interval +5% Chance to Double Items Globally -30% GP gained from Agility
14	Error creating thumbnail: File missing Freezing Climb	+30% Accuracy Rating +30% Global Evasion -150% GP from Combat -6% Chance To Double Loot in Combat +15% Damage to Monsters in Dungeons
15	Error creating thumbnail: File missing Waterfall Crossing	-100 Maximum Hitpoints Your Attacks now roll twice (Select highest chance) -10% Global Slayer Coins (except Item Sales)
Pillar	Error creating thumbnail: File missing Pillar of Combat	+10% Ranged Evasion -0.2s Monster Respawn Timer +5% Flat Slayer Area Effect Negation +10% Melee Evasion +10% Magic Evasion +5% of Maximum Hit added to Minimum Hit +10 Flat HP Regen
Elite Pillar	Error creating thumbnail: File missing Elite Pillar of Expertise	+8% Mastery XP for Melvor Realm only -3% Interval for all Non-Combat Skills +40% Global GP (except Item Sales) +8% Chance to Double Items Globally

Ancient Relics Guide

On top of no Pets,

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Astrology or Potions this guide will also assume no Relics.

It is assumed the 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 and will use roughly 2,450 Lobster.

Due to the Barrier Mechanic and the general low Combat stats available at this point, rather high levels of

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Summoning will be required. It is advised to use

Tortoise when doing this Dungeon out of the suggested order. The gems for this Familiar can be obtained from

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Archaeology in the

Ancient Market Dig Site. Roughly 850 Tablets will be used per clear.

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Ancient Crossbow clears this dungeon roughly 13 minutes faster.
Tortoise
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Dragon clears this dungeon roughly 5-13 minutes faster, depending on weapon.

Prayers:
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Hawk Eye &
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Eagle Eye

Slot	Item
	(G) Adamant Helmet
	(U) Black D-hide Body
	(U) Black D-hide Chaps
	(G) Adamant Boots
	(U) Black D-hide Vambraces
	Fire Cape
	Elite Amulet of Ranged
	Silver Diamond Ring
	Accuracy Gem
	Dragon Crossbow
	(G) Adamant Shield
	Emerald Bolts
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Post God Dungeon Guide

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

Gear

With Dragon Crossbow
- With
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  Unicorn
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  Dragon the clear time is roughly 30 minutes. And will use roughly 1,235 Lobster.
- With Tortoise
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  Dragon the clear time is roughly 11 minutes. And will use roughly 300 Lobster.
With
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Ancient Crossbow
- With
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  Unicorn
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  Dragon the clear time is roughly 21.5 minutes. And will use roughly 700 Lobster.
- With Tortoise
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  Dragon the clear time is roughly 9.5 minutes. And will use roughly 250 Lobster.

Prayers:
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Hawk Eye &
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Eagle Eye

Slot	Item
	Aeris God Helmet
	Aeris God Platebody
	Aeris God Platelegs
	Aeris God Boots
	Aeris God Gloves
	Fire Cape
	Elite Amulet of Ranged
	Silver Diamond Ring
	Accuracy Gem
	Dragon Crossbow
	Scaled Shield
	Emerald Bolts
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Agility

Slot	Obstacle	Bonuses
1	Error creating thumbnail: File missing Cargo Net	+3% Global GP (except Item Sales) +2% Fishing Mastery XP
2	Error creating thumbnail: File missing Rope Jump	+3% Smithing Mastery XP
3	Error creating thumbnail: File missing Pipe Climb	+5% Melee Evasion +5% Melee Max Hit
4	Error creating thumbnail: File missing Gap Jump	+3% Runecrafting Mastery XP
5	Error creating thumbnail: File missing Cliff Balance	+20 Maximum Hitpoints +5% Ranged Accuracy Rating +2 Prayer Point Cost for Prayers +5% Magic Accuracy Rating +5% Melee Accuracy Rating
6	Error creating thumbnail: File missing Lake Swim	+1% Damage Reduction +5% Damage To All Monsters +3% Chance To Preserve Prayer Points

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 You can mix and match the gear.
-* Prayers: {{Icon|Battleborn|type=prayer}} and {{Icon|Battleheart|type=prayer}}
+* Prayers: {{PrayerIcon|Battleborn}} and {{PrayerIcon|Battleheart}}
 * 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}}
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 ==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}}
+* Prayers: {{PrayerIcon|Battleborn}} and {{PrayerIcon|Battleheart}}
 * Potion: {{ItemIcon|Penetration Potion IV}}, {{ItemIcon|Critical Strike Potion IV}}, {{ItemIcon|Melee Accuracy Potion IV}}.
 * Point of Interest: {{POIIcon|Dark Waters}}
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 * Prayers: {{PrayerIcon|Battleheart}} & {{PrayerIcon|Battleborn}}
 * Point of Interest: {{POIIcon|Bandit Hideout}}
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 =Ancient Relics Guide=
-On top of no [[Pets]], {{Skill|Astrology}} or [[Potions]] this guide will also assume no [[Relics]]. <br>
+On top of no [[Pets]], {{Skill|Astrology}} or [[Potions]] this guide will also assume no [[Relics]].
 It is assumed the [[Golem_Territory/Guide#Ancient_Relics_Guide|Golem Territory Guide]] Ancient Relics section has been read.
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 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 and will use roughly {{ItemIcon|Lobster|qty=2450}}.
-The provided setup will take roughly 33 minutes to clear the dungeon. <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. It is advised to use {{ItemIcon|Tortoise}} when doing this Dungeon out of the suggested order. The gems for this Familiar can be obtained from {{Skill|Archaeology}} in the {{POIIcon|Ancient Market}} Dig Site. Roughly 850 Tablets will be used per clear.
-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}}
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 ** 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}}
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Agility

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