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===Introduction===
==Introduction==
{{ItemIcon|Ancient Claw}} is a melee weapon that does not require late-basegame content to obtain. It is also a component for {{ItemIcon|Infernal Claw}}.
{{ItemIcon|Ancient Claw}} is a melee weapon that does not require late-basegame content to obtain. It is also a component for {{ItemIcon|Infernal Claw}}.


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These builds were chosen to show the changes that the various drops bring into farming Pegasus. {{Skill|Ranged}} builds were not considered because the {{MonsterIcon|Pegasus}} is {{Icon|Melee}} and has the highest evasion against Ranged in addition to the [[Combat Triangle]].
These builds were chosen to show the changes that the various drops bring into farming Pegasus. {{Skill|Ranged}} builds were not considered because the {{MonsterIcon|Pegasus}} is {{Icon|Melee}} and has the highest evasion against Ranged in addition to the [[Combat Triangle]].


===Builds===
==Builds==
Each build assumes the following:
Each build assumes the following:
* The ring slot is always occupied with {{ItemIcon|Magical Ring}}.
* The ring slot is always occupied with {{ItemIcon|Magical Ring}}.
* {{UpgradeIcon|Auto Eat - Tier III}} is used.
* {{UpgradeIcon|Auto Eat - Tier III}} is used.
* {{ItemIcon|Whale (Perfect)}} is used as the [[Food]] of choice because it is considered a middle ground between starting out and being fully levelled in {{Skill|Firemaking}}, {{Skill|Fishing}}, {{Skill|Farming}}, and {{Skill|Cooking}}.
* {{ItemIcon|Whale (Perfect)}} is used as the [[Food]] of choice because it is considered a middle ground between starting out and being fully levelled in {{Skill|Firemaking}}, {{Skill|Fishing}}, {{Skill|Farming}}, and {{Skill|Cooking}}.
* The character is on the {{Icon|Hardcore}} game mode with all [[Combat]] skills at level 75. This means all builds presented here are suitable regardless of the game mode being played.
* The character is on the {{Icon|Hardcore}} game mode with all [[Combat]] skills at level 60. This means all builds presented here are suitable regardless of the game mode being played.


Skill levels are given so that these simulations may be replicated using the [[Combat Simulator]] add-in.
Skill levels are given so that these simulations may be replicated using the [[Combat Simulator]] add-in.




===={{Icon|Fire Wave|type=spell|Wave}} Magic====
===Fire Wave Magic===
Combat stats around level 60.  
Combat stats around level 60.  
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Spell: {{Icon|Fire Wave|type=spell}} <br>
Spell: {{Icon|Fire Wave|type=spell}} <br>
Prayers: {{Icon|Mystic Lore|type=prayer}} and {{Icon|Mystic Might|type=prayer}}
Prayers: {{Icon|Mystic Lore|type=prayer}} and {{Icon|Mystic Might|type=prayer}} <br>
Point of Interest: {{POIIcon|The Academia Arcanum}}


The average time to obtain all {{ItemIcon|Ancient Claw Fragment|Ancient Claw Fragments|qty=100}} with this build is 30 hours. However, note that without Slayer gear this increases to 33 hours.
The average time to obtain all {{ItemIcon|Ancient Claw Fragment|Ancient Claw Fragments|qty=100}} with this build is approximately 30 hours. However, note that without Slayer gear this increases to 33 hours.


===={{ItemIcon|Sunset Rapier|Rapier}} Melee====
===Sunset Rapier Melee===
Combat stats around level 70.
Combat stats around level 70.
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}}


Prayers: {{Icon|Chivalry|type=prayer}} and {{Icon|Incredible Reflexes|type=prayer}}
Prayers: {{Icon|Chivalry|type=prayer}} and {{Icon|Incredible Reflexes|type=prayer}} <br>
Point of Interest: {{POIIcon|Dark Waters}}


The grind time with this build is 24 hours. Without Slayer gear, this time increases significantly to 26 hours.
The grind time with this build is approximately 24 hours. Without Slayer gear, this time increases to 26 hours.


===={{Icon|Slicing Winds|type=spell}} Magic====
===Slicing Winds Magic===
Combat stats around level 75.
Combat stats around level 75.
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Spell: {{Icon|Slicing Winds|type=spell}} <br>
Spell: {{Icon|Slicing Winds|type=spell}} <br>
Aurora: {{Icon|Surge II|type=aurora}} <br>
Aurora: {{Icon|Surge II|type=aurora}} <br>
Prayers: {{Icon|Mystic Might|type=prayer}} and {{Icon|Mystic Mastery|type=prayer}}
Prayers: {{Icon|Mystic Might|type=prayer}} and {{Icon|Mystic Mastery|type=prayer}}<br>
Point of Interest: {{POIIcon|The Academia Arcanum}}


Reaching at least 20,000 accuracy is key for this build, as this prevents {{Icon|Slicing Winds|type=spell}} from missing. Therefore, while the build only requires a minimum of {{SkillReq|Magic|72}}, and at most {{SkillReq|Magic|93}} or multiple accuracy bonuses from sources such as:
Reaching at least 20,000 accuracy is key for this build, as this prevents {{Icon|Slicing Winds|type=spell}} from missing. Therefore, while the build only requires a minimum of {{SkillReq|Magic|72}}, and at most {{SkillReq|Magic|93}} or multiple accuracy bonuses from sources such as:
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'''Warning:''' Swapping {{ItemIcon|Miolite Shield}} for {{ItemIcon|Book of Eli}} will not significantly reduce kill times, while also forcing you to spend more runes and therefore more time Runecrafting.  
'''Warning:''' Swapping {{ItemIcon|Miolite Shield}} for {{ItemIcon|Book of Eli}} will not significantly reduce kill times, while also forcing you to spend more runes and therefore more time Runecrafting.  


The grind time with this build is 11 hours. Slayer equipment has no impact on the clear speed in this case.
The grind time with this build is approximately 11 hours. Slayer equipment has no impact on the clear speed in this case.


===={{ItemIcon|Glacia God Helmet|Glacia}} Magic====
===Glacia Magic===
Combat stats around level 85.
Combat stats around level 85.
{{Equipment/Recommended
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Curse: {{Icon|Anguish III|type=curse}} <br>
Curse: {{Icon|Anguish III|type=curse}} <br>
Aurora: {{Icon|Surge II|type=aurora}} <br>
Aurora: {{Icon|Surge II|type=aurora}} <br>
Prayers: {{Icon|Mystic Might|type=prayer}} and {{Icon|Mystic Mastery|type=prayer}}
Prayers: {{Icon|Mystic Might|type=prayer}} and {{Icon|Mystic Mastery|type=prayer}}<br>
Point of Interest: {{POIIcon|The Academia Arcanum}}


Summons: {{ItemIcon|Dragon}} and {{ItemIcon|Witch}} Increase the kills per hour by about 1, shortening your grind by 20 minutes if you have {{ItemIcon|Dragon}} unlocked.
Summons: {{ItemIcon|Dragon}} and {{ItemIcon|Witch}} Increase the kills per hour by about 1, shortening your grind by 20 minutes if you have {{ItemIcon|Dragon}} unlocked.


The grind time with this build is 5.5 hours.
The grind time with this build is approximately 5.5 hours.


However, this build implies that the {{ZoneIcon|Air God Dungeon}} would need to be cleared with {{ItemIcon|Sunset Rapier}}.
However, this build implies that the {{ZoneIcon|Air God Dungeon}} would need to be cleared with {{ItemIcon|Sunset Rapier}}.
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Latest revision as of 15:19, 19 June 2024

Introduction

Ancient Claw is a melee weapon that does not require late-basegame content to obtain. It is also a component for Infernal Claw.

The Ancient Claw is assembled from the fragments that drop only from Pegasus. On average, 3,333 Pegasi kills are required in order to obtain enough fragments.

The question is when to farm it and what combat style is the best for that. The main point of contention is whether to farm it before or after the

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Volcanic Cave

, as this dungeon is farmed with a

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Melee

build and is vital for idling the

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Air God Dungeon

.

To answer these questions, the following builds will be considered:

These builds were chosen to show the changes that the various drops bring into farming Pegasus.

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Ranged

builds were not considered because the Pegasus is

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Melee

and has the highest evasion against Ranged in addition to the Combat Triangle.

Builds

Each build assumes the following:

  • The ring slot is always occupied with Magical Ring.
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    Auto Eat - Tier III
    is used.
  • Whale (Perfect) is used as the Food of choice because it is considered a middle ground between starting out and being fully levelled in
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    Firemaking
    ,
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    Fishing
    ,
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    Farming
    , and
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    Cooking
    .
  • The character is on the
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    Hardcore
    game mode with all Combat skills at level 60. This means all builds presented here are suitable regardless of the game mode being played.

Skill levels are given so that these simulations may be replicated using the Combat Simulator add-in.


Fire Wave Magic

Combat stats around level 60.

Spell:

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Fire Wave


Prayers:

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Mystic Lore

and

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Mystic Might


Point of Interest: The Academia Arcanum

The average time to obtain all 100 Ancient Claw Fragments with this build is approximately 30 hours. However, note that without Slayer gear this increases to 33 hours.

Sunset Rapier Melee

Combat stats around level 70.

Prayers:

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Chivalry

and

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Incredible Reflexes


Point of Interest: Dark Waters

The grind time with this build is approximately 24 hours. Without Slayer gear, this time increases to 26 hours.

Slicing Winds Magic

Combat stats around level 75.

Spell:

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Slicing Winds


Aurora:

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Surge II


Prayers:

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Mystic Might

and

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Mystic Mastery


Point of Interest: The Academia Arcanum

Reaching at least 20,000 accuracy is key for this build, as this prevents

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Slicing Winds

from missing. Therefore, while the build only requires a minimum of

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Level 72

, and at most

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Level 93

or multiple accuracy bonuses from sources such as:

Worth noting that using a Mystic Air Staff will drastically reduce the amount of runes spent - especially while using Surge Auroras. The staff will be slower, and will require more Food due to the player taking a greater number of hits.

Warning: Swapping Miolite Shield for Book of Eli will not significantly reduce kill times, while also forcing you to spend more runes and therefore more time Runecrafting.

The grind time with this build is approximately 11 hours. Slayer equipment has no impact on the clear speed in this case.

Glacia Magic

Combat stats around level 85.

Spell:

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Water Surge


Curse:

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Anguish III


Aurora:

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Surge II


Prayers:

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Mystic Might

and

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Mystic Mastery


Point of Interest: The Academia Arcanum

Summons:

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Dragon

and

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Witch

Increase the kills per hour by about 1, shortening your grind by 20 minutes if you have

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Dragon

unlocked.

The grind time with this build is approximately 5.5 hours.

However, this build implies that the

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Air God Dungeon

would need to be cleared with Sunset Rapier.