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{{Disclaimer|This section is still a work in progress to account for new items in the [[Throne of the Herald Expansion]]. It will be updated as the meta changes and more strategies are discovered.}} | |||
This writeup is intended to be mobile-friendly as the UI can make switching difficult. Thus, there will be a focus on limiting the amount of switching necessary, from gear to prayers. Using a web browser or PC will help, as you will be able to swap gear much faster, but is not required. Using a PC will allow you to switch prayers, gear, or spells to optimize DPS, but these will not be discussed in depth. | This writeup is intended to be mobile-friendly as the UI can make switching difficult. Thus, there will be a focus on limiting the amount of switching necessary, from gear to prayers. Using a web browser or PC will help, as you will be able to swap gear much faster, but is not required. Using a PC will allow you to switch prayers, gear, or spells to optimize DPS, but these will not be discussed in depth. | ||
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===Unhallowed Wasteland, 100% Slayer Negation Sets=== | ===Unhallowed Wasteland, 100% Slayer Negation Sets=== | ||
This is the most important set and is targeted for {{ZoneIcon|Unhallowed Wasteland}}. You can use this set for the remaining Slayer areas, but it will be helpful to swap to the other sets to optimize your damage output. | This is the most important set and is targeted for {{ZoneIcon|Unhallowed Wasteland}}. You can use this set for the remaining Slayer areas, but it will be helpful to swap to the other sets to optimize your damage output. | ||
If the {{ItemIcon|Ultima Godsword}} has not been obtained yet, the {{ItemIcon|Infernal Claw}} and {{ItemIcon|Tidal Edge}} are alternatives. If these are to be used, the {{ItemIcon|Dragonfire Shield}} should be equipped in the offhand. | |||
When using the {{ItemIcon|Ultima Godsword}}, your attack style should be set on Slash and not Stab as the bonuses are significantly higher. | |||
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! Weapon | ! Weapon | ||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon| | |colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Ultima Godsword}} | ||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Shockwave}} | |colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Shockwave}} | ||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Ocean Song}} | |colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Ocean Song}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
! Offhand | ! Offhand | ||
|colspan="2"| | |colspan="2"| | ||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Scaled Shield}} | |colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Scaled Shield}} | ||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Earth Layered Shield}} | |colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Earth Layered Shield}} | ||
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===Dark Waters, 40% Slayer Negation Sets=== | ===Dark Waters, 40% Slayer Negation Sets=== | ||
This set is targeted for {{ZoneIcon|Dark Waters}}, {{ZoneIcon|Shrouded Badlands}}, and {{ZoneIcon|Perilous Peaks}}. If you choose the "Slayer Area Effects are 5% Stronger" Modifier, wear a {{ItemIcon|Hunter's Ring}} in the Passive Slot for all 3 styles. | This set is targeted for {{ZoneIcon|Dark Waters}}, {{ZoneIcon|Shrouded Badlands}}, and {{ZoneIcon|Perilous Peaks}}. If you choose the "Slayer Area Effects are 5% Stronger" Modifier, wear a {{ItemIcon|Hunter's Ring}} in the Passive Slot for all 3 styles. | ||
If the {{ItemIcon|Ultima Godsword}} has not been obtained yet, the {{ItemIcon|Infernal Claw}} and {{ItemIcon|Tidal Edge}} are alternatives. If these are to be used, the {{ItemIcon|Dragonfire Shield}} should be equipped in the offhand. | |||
When using the {{ItemIcon|Ultima Godsword}}, your attack style should be set on Slash and not Stab as the bonuses are significantly higher. | |||
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! Ring | ! Ring | ||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Ring | |colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Fighter Ring}} | ||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Deadeye Ring}} | |colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Deadeye Ring}} | ||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Ring of Spirit Power}} | |colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Ring of Spirit Power}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
! Weapon | ! Weapon | ||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon| | |colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Ultima Godsword}} | ||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Shockwave}} | |colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Shockwave}} | ||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Ocean Song}} | |colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Ocean Song}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
! Offhand | ! Offhand | ||
|colspan="2"| | |colspan="2"| | ||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Scaled Shield}} | |colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Scaled Shield}} | ||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Earth Layered Shield}} | |colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Earth Layered Shield}} | ||
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===Bane, 0% Slayer Negation Sets=== | ===Bane, 0% Slayer Negation Sets=== | ||
This set is targeted for {{MonsterIcon|Bane}}, here we remove all extraneous Slayer Area effect negation as we want maximum damage reduction and damage output. Remember that the game pauses before you fight Bane, so you do not need multiple copies of {{ItemIcon|Fury of the Elemental Zodiacs|FEZ}}. | This set is targeted for {{MonsterIcon|Bane}}, here we remove all extraneous Slayer Area effect negation as we want maximum damage reduction and damage output. Remember that the game pauses before you fight Bane, so you do not need multiple copies of {{ItemIcon|Fury of the Elemental Zodiacs|FEZ}}. | ||
If the {{ItemIcon|Ultima Godsword}} has not been obtained yet, the {{ItemIcon|Infernal Claw}} and {{ItemIcon|Tidal Edge}} are alternatives. If these are to be used, the {{ItemIcon|Dragonfire Shield}} should be equipped in the offhand. | |||
When using the {{ItemIcon|Ultima Godsword}}, your attack style should be set on Slash and not Stab as the bonuses are significantly higher. | |||
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! Ring | ! Ring | ||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Ring | |colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Fighter Ring}} | ||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Deadeye Ring}} | |colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Deadeye Ring}} | ||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Ring of Spirit Power}} | |colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Ring of Spirit Power}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
! Weapon | ! Weapon | ||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon| | |colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Ultima Godsword}} | ||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Shockwave}} | |colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Shockwave}} | ||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Ocean Song}} | |colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Ocean Song}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
! Offhand | ! Offhand | ||
|colspan="2"| | |colspan="2"| | ||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Scaled Shield}} | |colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Scaled Shield}} | ||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Earth Layered Shield}} | |colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Earth Layered Shield}} | ||
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{{ItemIcon|Shield of Melee Power}}, {{ItemIcon|Shield of Ranged Power}}, and {{ItemIcon|Shield of Magic Power}} should be equipped as soon as they are obtained. | {{ItemIcon|Shield of Melee Power}}, {{ItemIcon|Shield of Ranged Power}}, and {{ItemIcon|Shield of Magic Power}} should be equipped as soon as they are obtained. | ||
For melee, if the {{ItemIcon|Ultima Godsword}} is equipped, the {{ItemIcon|Shield of Melee Power}} should be equipped in the passive slot. This however, is not possible for {{ZoneIcon|Unhallowed Wasteland}} as a master slayer piece must be equipped in the the passive slot to reach the 100% slayer negation. | |||
{{ItemIcon|Ring of Power}} is typically better than the other DPS options, but as you only get one, it may be inconvenient to use it for anything but Bane, Instrument of Fear. | {{ItemIcon|Ring of Power}} is typically better than the other DPS options, but as you only get one, it may be inconvenient to use it for anything but Bane, Instrument of Fear. | ||
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**If you choose the immune to stun modifier or are fighting {{MonsterIcon|Bane}}, substitute {{ItemIcon|Fighter Amulet}} for {{ItemIcon|Fury of the Elemental Zodiacs|FEZ}}, {{ItemIcon|Elite Amulet of Glory}}, or {{ItemIcon|Elite Amulet of Defence}}. | **If you choose the immune to stun modifier or are fighting {{MonsterIcon|Bane}}, substitute {{ItemIcon|Fighter Amulet}} for {{ItemIcon|Fury of the Elemental Zodiacs|FEZ}}, {{ItemIcon|Elite Amulet of Glory}}, or {{ItemIcon|Elite Amulet of Defence}}. | ||
**{{ItemIcon|Terran God Platebody|Terran God Armor}} can be used if you're worried about dying, but is generally not recommended for anything except Bane. | **{{ItemIcon|Terran God Platebody|Terran God Armor}} can be used if you're worried about dying, but is generally not recommended for anything except Bane. | ||
**Use {{ItemIcon|Ring of Blade Echoes}} or {{ItemIcon|Relentless Fury Ring}}. | **Use {{ItemIcon|Ring of Blade Echoes}} or {{ItemIcon|Relentless Fury Ring}}. Note that Blade Echoes should not be used in conjunction with {{ItemIcon|Ultima Godsword}} | ||
**{{ItemIcon|Relentless Fury Gloves}} and {{ItemIcon|Relentless Fury Ring}} can be used in place of their un-upgraded equivalents if you own them. | **{{ItemIcon|Relentless Fury Gloves}} and {{ItemIcon|Relentless Fury Ring}} can be used in place of their un-upgraded equivalents if you own them. | ||
*Ranged: | *Ranged: | ||
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!colspan="1"| P | !colspan="1"| P | ||
| {{Skill|Agility|Pillar of Combat}} | | {{Skill|Agility|Pillar of Combat}} | ||
| Lots of beneficial combat bonuses. | |||
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!colspan="1"| 11 | |||
| {{TotH}} {{Skill|Agility|Pipe Maze}} | |||
| More damage. | |||
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!colspan="1"| 12 | |||
| {{TotH}} {{Skill|Agility|Boulder Balance}} | |||
| Lower attack interval and more damage for the low price of lower accuracy. | |||
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!colspan="1"| 13 | |||
| {{TotH}} {{Skill|Agility|Rope Trap}} | |||
| More damage. | |||
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!colspan="1"| 14 | |||
| {{TotH}} {{Skill|Agility|Freezing Climb}} | |||
| More evasion, accuracy and damage. | |||
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!colspan="1"| 15 | |||
| {{TotH}} {{Skill|Agility|Waterfall Crossing}} | |||
| Is the equivalent of a permanent diamond luck potion, which frees up a potion slot for {{ItemIcon|Damage Reduction Potion IV}} It is highly recommended to have this obstacle at 99 mastery to halve the -100hp modifier. | |||
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!colspan="1"| EP | |||
| {{TotH}} {{Skill|Agility|Elite Pillar of Conflict}} | |||
| Lots of beneficial combat bonuses. | | Lots of beneficial combat bonuses. | ||
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===Astrology=== | ===Astrology=== | ||
Maximized combat-focused {{Skill|Astrology}} bonuses will help the most. | Maximized combat-focused {{Skill|Astrology}} bonuses will help the most. The difference it makes is moderate and it is worth getting majority of the combat bonuses. The most beneficial constellation is {{TotH}} {{Skill|Astrology|Ashtar}} which provides many beneficial combat bonuses. | ||
===Consumables=== | ===Consumables=== | ||
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**{{ItemIcon|Whale}} or similar, you want a food item that heals for a large amount all at once, so that one click heals you for the vast majority of your HP no matter what. | **{{ItemIcon|Whale}} or similar, you want a food item that heals for a large amount all at once, so that one click heals you for the vast majority of your HP no matter what. | ||
*Potions: | *Potions: | ||
**{{Icon|Diamond Luck Potion|Diamond Luck Potions}} for the entire event. | **{{Icon|Diamond Luck Potion|Diamond Luck Potions}} for the entire event. {{TotH}} if you are using {{Skill|Agility|Waterfall Crossing}}, the diamond luck potions should be substituted for other potions, but preferably {{ItemIcon|Damage Reduction Potion IV}}. | ||
*Summoning Tablets: | *Summoning Tablets: | ||
**{{ItemIcon|Dragon}} and {{ItemIcon|Minotaur}}, {{ItemIcon|Centaur}}, or {{ItemIcon|Witch}}. | **{{ItemIcon|Dragon}} and {{ItemIcon|Minotaur}}, {{ItemIcon|Centaur}}, or {{ItemIcon|Witch}}. | ||
**{{TotH}} {{ItemIcon|Fox}} and {{ItemIcon|Minotaur}}, {{ItemIcon|Centaur}}, or {{ItemIcon|Witch}} can also be used, if unlocked. {{ItemIcon|Fox}} and {{ItemIcon|Dragon}} is a powerful combination against {{MonsterIcon|Bane}} when using {{Icon|Incinerate|type=spell}}. | |||
*Prayers: | *Prayers: | ||
**These will be outlined on a case-by-case basis for each slayer area below. | **These will be outlined on a case-by-case basis for each slayer area below. | ||
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*Spells: | *Spells: | ||
**{{Icon|Fire Surge|type=spell}} is the generally recommended spell. {{Icon|Anguish III|type=curse}} and {{Icon|Surge II|type=aurora}} are not required but do provide better DPS; however, they will have to be selected every time you swap to your {{Skill|Magic}} set. | **{{Icon|Fire Surge|type=spell}} is the generally recommended spell. {{Icon|Anguish III|type=curse}} and {{Icon|Surge II|type=aurora}} are not required but do provide better DPS; however, they will have to be selected every time you swap to your {{Skill|Magic}} set. | ||
**{{Icon|Incinerate|type=spell}} is a decent alternative that works especially well with the {{ItemIcon|Dragon}} and {{ItemIcon|Unicorn}} synergy ("You now heal for all BURNING damage you or the Dragon Familiar applies") to make eating a fair bit easier. You may wish to switch to any normal spell and start relying on {{ItemIcon|Ocean Song}} once the enemy reaches less than half HP, as the burn damage will drop off as it is based on the enemies HP%. Using this spell will also allow you to use {{Icon|Damage Reduction Potion|Damage Reduction Potions}} instead of {{ItemIcon|Diamond Luck Potion IV|Diamond Luck}} as your hits are already guaranteed at 20k+ Accuracy Rating, however, this potion should generally only be used when you won't need to swap to the other combat styles (ie. only during Bane fights) | **{{Icon|Incinerate|type=spell}} is a decent alternative that works especially well with the {{ItemIcon|Dragon}} and {{ItemIcon|Unicorn}} synergy ("You now heal for all BURNING damage you or the Dragon Familiar applies") to make eating a fair bit easier. Incinerate also pairs well with {{TotH}} {{ItemIcon|Fox}} and {{ItemIcon|Dragon}}, like stated above. You may wish to switch to any normal spell and start relying on {{ItemIcon|Ocean Song}} once the enemy reaches less than half HP, as the burn damage will drop off as it is based on the enemies HP%. Using this spell will also allow you to use {{Icon|Damage Reduction Potion|Damage Reduction Potions}} instead of {{ItemIcon|Diamond Luck Potion IV|Diamond Luck}} as your hits are already guaranteed at 20k+ Accuracy Rating, however, this potion should generally only be used when you won't need to swap to the other combat styles (ie. only during Bane fights) | ||
==Fight Details== | ==Fight Details== | ||
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*{{Icon|Incinerate|type=spell}} can be used to quickly proc {{ItemIcon|Dragon}} burns against each melee UW monster if you wish, though {{ItemIcon|Ocean Song}} and normal magic should be used when the enemy has roughly 50% of its health remaining. | *{{Icon|Incinerate|type=spell}} can be used to quickly proc {{ItemIcon|Dragon}} burns against each melee UW monster if you wish, though {{ItemIcon|Ocean Song}} and normal magic should be used when the enemy has roughly 50% of its health remaining. | ||
*Prayers: | *Prayers: | ||
**Use {{Icon|Battleheart|type=prayer}} and {{PrayerIcon|Protect from Melee|notext=true}}{{PrayerIcon|Protect from Ranged|notext=true}}{{PrayerIcon|Protect from Magic|Protect from}} the combat style the enemy is using. | **Use {{Icon|Battleheart|type=prayer}} ({{TotH}} {{Icon|Battleborn|type=prayer}}) and {{PrayerIcon|Protect from Melee|notext=true}}{{PrayerIcon|Protect from Ranged|notext=true}}{{PrayerIcon|Protect from Magic|Protect from}} the combat style the enemy is using. | ||
*Dangerous Enemies | *Dangerous Enemies | ||
**All of them, if you get to high stacks of affliction. | **All of them, if you get to high stacks of affliction. | ||
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*Prayers: | *Prayers: | ||
**{{Icon|Battleheart|type=prayer}} and {{Icon|Piety|type=prayer}}, {{Icon|Rigour|type=prayer}}, or {{Icon|Augury|type=prayer}}. | **{{Icon|Battleheart|type=prayer}} and {{Icon|Piety|type=prayer}}, {{Icon|Rigour|type=prayer}}, or {{Icon|Augury|type=prayer}}. | ||
***If the [[Throne of the Herald Expansion]] is purchased, the level 99+ equivalents should be used if possible ({{Icon|Battleborn|type=prayer}}, {{Icon|Valor|type=prayer}}, {{Icon|Avidity|type=prayer}}, and {{Icon|Divination|type=prayer}}) respectively. This goes for all slayer areas, even though it isn't required by any means. | |||
**{{Icon|Battleheart|type=prayer}} and {{Icon|Protect from Ranged|type=prayer}} if fighting {{MonsterIcon|Rokken}}. | **{{Icon|Battleheart|type=prayer}} and {{Icon|Protect from Ranged|type=prayer}} if fighting {{MonsterIcon|Rokken}}. | ||
**Replace {{Icon|Battleheart|type=prayer}} with {{TotH}} {{Icon|Battleborn|type=prayer}} if possible. This goes for all slayer areas, even though it isn't required by any means. | |||
*Dangerous Enemies: | *Dangerous Enemies: | ||
**{{MonsterIcon|Rokken}}: multiple Shockwave attacks connecting with you will be a bad time, keep your health above the damage value of shockwave when stunned, but be careful not to interrupt your attacks too often so you're able to drop the stun effect. Mist Boss Rokken is incredibly dangerous as it almost always attacks faster than you. | **{{MonsterIcon|Rokken}}: multiple Shockwave attacks connecting with you will be a bad time, keep your health above the damage value of shockwave when stunned, but be careful not to interrupt your attacks too often so you're able to drop the stun effect. Mist Boss Rokken is incredibly dangerous as it almost always attacks faster than you. | ||
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====Melee Bane==== | ====Melee Bane==== | ||
Probably the hardest style as the modifiers stack up. Just let the {{ItemIcon|Tidal Edge}} do the work as you pay attention to his attacks. In some of the modifier variations, the final Bane will be extremely difficult, and will require more effort overall than any other Bane. | Probably the hardest style as the modifiers stack up. Just let the {{ItemIcon|Tidal Edge}} or {{ItemIcon|Ultima Godsword}} do the work as you pay attention to his attacks. In some of the modifier variations, the final Bane will be extremely difficult, and will require more effort overall than any other Bane. | ||
If he proves to be too much of a challenge, remember that you can re-roll his attack style by re-clearing the area. With good sense for eating and appropriate gear, this fight is not so much more difficult that it requires a re-roll. | If he proves to be too much of a challenge, remember that you can re-roll his attack style by re-clearing the area. With good sense for eating and appropriate gear, this fight is not so much more difficult that it requires a re-roll. | ||
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====Magic Bane==== | ====Magic Bane==== | ||
Often the easiest style as {{Icon|Incinerate|type=spell}} and the {{ItemIcon|Dragon}} and {{ItemIcon|Unicorn}} synergy make the beginning of this fight very simple, and {{ItemIcon|Ocean Song}} special attacks along with the general power of magic clean him up nicely. | Often the easiest style as {{Icon|Incinerate|type=spell}} and the {{ItemIcon|Dragon}} and {{ItemIcon|Unicorn}} ({{TotH}} {{ItemIcon|Dragon}} and {{ItemIcon|Fox}} too) synergy make the beginning of this fight very simple, and {{ItemIcon|Ocean Song}} special attacks along with the general power of magic clean him up nicely. | ||
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