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This is a guide to killing [[General Graardor]] with [[Melee]] and [[Ranged]]. It will take you through the basics of attacking and tanking, along with providing a few examples of what equipment to bring.
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{{External|rs}}This is a guide to killing [[General Graardor]] with [[Melee]] and [[Ranged]]. It will take you through the basics of attacking and [[tanking]], along with providing a few examples of what equipment to bring.
   
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Note that melee is the most straightforward combat style to use since it suffers no penalties from tank armour. Ranged setups can also deal significant damage, but are less feasible for tanks.
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Note that Melee is the most straightforward combat style to use since it suffers no penalties from tank armour. Ranged setups can also deal significant damage, but are less feasible for tanks.
   
 
==Requirements==
 
==Requirements==
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*Completion of [[Death Plateau|<nowiki/>]][[Death]] PlateauĀ and start of [[Troll Stronghold]] to the point where you defeat [[Dad]].
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*Completion of [[Death Plateau]]Ā and start of [[Troll Stronghold]] to the point where you defeat [[Dad]].
 
*One [[rope]] is required to access the dungeon for the ''first'' time.
 
*One [[rope]] is required to access the dungeon for the ''first'' time.
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*Level 70 [[Strength]] is required to enter Bandos' stronghold (cannot be boosted).
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*Level 70 [[Strength]] is required to enter [[Bandos' Stronghold]] (cannot be boosted).
 
*At least 43 [[Prayer]] for access to the [[protection prayers]].
 
*At least 43 [[Prayer]] for access to the [[protection prayers]].
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*A hammer
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==Recommended==
 
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Meeting most or all of the recommended parameters, while not required, will make the fight significantly easier.<tabber>
 
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|-| Minimum=
 
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* 70 {{Skill clickpic|Strength}}
 
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* 43 {{Skill clickpic|Prayer}}
 
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|-| Recommended=
 
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* 80+ {{Skill clickpic|hitpoints}}
 
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* 80+ {{Skill clickpic|Strength}}
 
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* 80+ {{Skill clickpic|attack}}
 
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* 70+ {{Skill clickpic|Defence}}
 
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* 70+ {{Skill clickpic|Magic}}
 
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* 70+ {{Skill clickpic|Prayer}}
 
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|-| Tank=
 
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* 85+ {{Skill clickpic|hitpoints}}
 
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* 80+ {{Skill clickpic|Strength}}
 
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* 80+ {{Skill clickpic|attack}}
 
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* 85+ {{Skill clickpic|Defence}}
 
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* 75+ {{Skill clickpic|Magic}}
 
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* 70+ {{Skill clickpic|Prayer}}
 
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|-| Ranged=
 
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* 80+ {{Skill clickpic|hitpoints}}
 
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* 80+ {{Skill clickpic|ranged}}
 
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* 70+ {{Skill clickpic|Defence}}
 
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* 70+ {{Skill clickpic|Magic}}
 
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* 44+ {{Skill clickpic|Prayer}}
 
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|-| Ranged Tank=
 
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* 90+ {{Skill clickpic|hitpoints}}
 
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* 80+ {{Skill clickpic|ranged}}
 
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* 90+ {{Skill clickpic|Defence}}
 
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* 75+ {{Skill clickpic|Magic}}
 
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* 74+ {{Skill clickpic|Prayer}}
 
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</tabber>
 
   
 
==Solo strategy==
 
==Solo strategy==
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General Graardor shouldĀ '''never'''Ā be underestimated in a solo scenario. On top of trading blows with General Graardor, a solo player will also be under constant attack by his bodyguards, who normally switch targets when there is more than one player in the room. As such, a successful solo strategy involves withstanding a high amount of damage while also maintaining a good offense. Getting multiple solo kills in one trip is difficult without a very high combat level.
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[[General Graardor]] shouldĀ '''never'''Ā be underestimated in a solo scenario. On top of trading blows with General Graardor, a solo player will also be under constant attack by his bodyguards, who normally switch targets when there is more than one player in the room. As such, a successful solo strategy involves withstanding a high amount of damage while also maintaining a good offence. Getting multiple solo kills in one trip is difficult without a very high [[Combat level]].
   
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Along with using [[Protect from Melee]], solo players need a high level of ranged defence in their armour setup. Players struggling to withstand theĀ [[Sergeant Steelwill|magic minion]]'s attacks are advised to take a [[blessed dragonhide body]] orĀ [[Karil's leathertop]]Ā to resist them; ultimately whether using a ranged top or a [[platebody]] in a solo scenario is more worthwhile depends on the player's stats and experience.
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Along with using [[Protect from Melee]], solo players need a high level of [[Ranged Defence]] in their armour setup. Players struggling to withstand theĀ [[Sergeant Steelwill|magic minion's]] attacks are advised to take a [[Karil's leathertop]] or [[blessed body]] to resist them; ultimately whether using a ranged top or a [[platebody]] in a solo scenario is more worthwhile depends on the player's stats and experience.
   
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Using [[Saradomin brew|Saradomin brews]] in this instance can be counterproductive, as the process of restoring one's stats will give the boss more time to damage the player. Instead, only a small amount should be brought to solo trips for the purpose of healing between kills.
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Using [[Saradomin brew]]s in this instance can be counterproductive, as the process of restoring one's stats will give the boss more time to damage the player. Instead, only a small amount should be brought to solo trips for the purpose of healing between kills.
   
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== Team strategy ==
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==Team strategy==
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A team of at least 3 people including a tank (i.e. someone with high Defence and good armour to take Graardor's blows) is advisable. All players should use theĀ [[Protect from Missiles]] prayer, except for the tank, who should use theĀ Protect from MeleeĀ prayer.Ā Team members can exchange supplies by either dropping them or trading whenever the room is cleared.
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A team of at least three people including a [[tank]] (i.e. someone with high [[Defence]] and good [[armour]] to take Graardor's blows) is advisable. All players should use theĀ [[Protect from Missiles]] prayer, except for the tank, who should use theĀ [[Protect from Melee]]Ā prayer.Ā Team members can exchange supplies by either dropping them or trading whenever the room is cleared.
   
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Having one player bring runes to cast [[High Level Alchemy]] on the many rune items General Graardor drops can help to preserve inventory space.
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Having one player bring [[runes]] to cast [[High Level Alchemy]] on the many rune items [[General Graardor]] drops can help to preserve inventory space.
   
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===Attacker===
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===Attacker strategy===
 
[[File:Fighting General Graardor.png|thumb|250px|A pair of players fighting General Graardor and his bodyguards.]]
 
[[File:Fighting General Graardor.png|thumb|250px|A pair of players fighting General Graardor and his bodyguards.]]
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Only ever attack [[General Graardor]] once the tank has attacked; otherwise, Graardor will focus on you. Extra care should be taken by players using ranged, as it is easier to attack the boss first by accident.
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Only ever attack [[General Graardor]] once the [[tank]] has attacked; otherwise, Graardor will focus on you. Extra care should be taken by players using [[Ranged]], as it is easier to attack the boss first by accident.
   
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Once Graardor is dead, kill the minions, beginning with [[Sergeant Steelwill]]. Stand against the southern wall while waiting for General Graardor to respawn, as this gives the tank more time to draw his attention.
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Once Graardor is dead, kill the minions, beginning with [[Sergeant Steelwill]]. Stand against the western wall while waiting for General Graardor to respawn, as this gives the tank more time to draw his attention.
   
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Ideally, melee attackers should use Karil's leathertop, a [[Black d'hide body|dragonhide body]], or [[Void knight equipment]] instead of regular melee armour in order to mitigate the magic minion's attacks.
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Ideally, [[melee]] attackers should use [[Karil's leathertop]], a [[Black d'hide body|black dragonhide body]], or [[Void Knight equipment]] instead of regular [[melee armour]] in order to mitigate the magic minion's attacks.
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===Tank===
 
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As a tank, you are required to draw General Graardor's attention before he can reach any other players in the room. To do this, as soon as he spawns, activate [[Protect from Melee]] and engage with haste. Once Graardor is dead, kill the minions, beginning with [[Sergeant Steelwill]]. Stand in the centre of the room while waiting for General Graardor to respawn, and be ready to draw his attention again.
 
   
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== Tips ==
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===Tank strategy===
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As a [[tank]], you are required to draw General Graardor's attention before he can reach any other players in the room. To do this, as soon as he spawns, activate [[Protect from Melee]] and engage with haste. Once Graardor is dead, kill the minions, beginning with [[Sergeant Steelwill]]. Stand in the centre of the room while waiting for General Graardor to respawn, and be ready to draw his attention again.
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*Goblins are an easy target for Bandos killcount.
 
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*Walking under Graardor can buy a tank some time to eat food without taking unnecessary damage. It can be also done at certain intervals to make Graardor "miss" an attack.
 
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==Tips==
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*[[Goblins]] are an easy target for [[Bandos]] [[killcount]].
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*Walking under Graardor can buy a [[tank]] some time to eat food without taking unnecessary damage. It can be also done at certain intervals to make Graardor "miss" an attack.
 
*Experienced players can "tick eat"; tick eating is healing on a critical level of health right before taking damage, essentially surviving a hit that would have normally killed the player.
 
*Experienced players can "tick eat"; tick eating is healing on a critical level of health right before taking damage, essentially surviving a hit that would have normally killed the player.
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*[[Bones to Peaches]] can help extend trips; each kill rotation yields 32 hitpoints worth of bones.
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*[[Bones to Peaches]] can help extend trips; each kill rotation yields 32 [[Hitpoints]] worth of bones.
 
*The minions will drop [[Chili potato|chili potatoes]] and [[sharks]]. If there is an excess of food, continually pick up and drop food again to prevent it from disappearing.
 
*The minions will drop [[Chili potato|chili potatoes]] and [[sharks]]. If there is an excess of food, continually pick up and drop food again to prevent it from disappearing.
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*[[Guthan's armour set|Guthan's equipment]] may be used to heal on the melee and ranged minions if desired. Cooperate with your team to maximise healing opportunities. Bring less brews and more restores if you choose this method of healing. Guthan's armour also doubles as good primary equipment for tanks.
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*[[Guthan's equipment]] may be used to heal on the [[Sergeant Strongstack|melee]] and [[Sergeant Grimspike|ranged minions]] if desired. Cooperate with your team to maximise healing opportunities. Bring less brews and more restores if you choose this method of healing. Guthan's armour also doubles as good primary equipment for tanks.
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==Example Setups==
 
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Notes:
 
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*The [[Dragon warhammer]]'s special will reduce Graardor's defence by a greater amount than the [[Bandos godsword]]'s special, however, the latter is more accurate.
 
 
*If you are assigned General Graardor as your slayer task, use your [[Slayer helmet]] variant of choice so as to take advantage of its accuracy and damage boost.
 
*If you are assigned General Graardor as your slayer task, use your [[Slayer helmet]] variant of choice so as to take advantage of its accuracy and damage boost.
 
*An [[Amulet of fury]] is generally ideal for tank setups as it emphasises defensive and prayer bonuses.
 
*An [[Amulet of fury]] is generally ideal for tank setups as it emphasises defensive and prayer bonuses.
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*When bringing a dragon warhammer, you do not need a [[hammer]] to bang the door.
   
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==Suggested skills==
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* {{Skill clickpic|Hitpoints|80+}} (90+ Tank)
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* {{Skill clickpic|Attack|80+}}
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* {{Skill clickpic|Strength|70+}} (Required, 80+ Recommended)
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* {{Skill clickpic|Defence|70+}} (90+ Tank)
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* {{Skill clickpic|Ranged|80+}}
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* {{Skill clickpic|Magic|70+}} (75+ Recommended)
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* {{Skill clickpic|Prayer|44+}} ([[Eagle Eye]], 70+ [[Piety]], 74+ [[Rigour]] (Tank))
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== Equipment ==
 
<tabber>
 
<tabber>
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|-| Basic Tank=
 
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{{Equipment
 
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| align = right
 
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| caption = Basic Tank
 
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| helmimg = Verac's helm.png
 
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| helmlink = Verac's helm
 
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| capeimg = Fire cape.png
 
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| capelink = Fire cape
 
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| neckimg = Amulet of fury.png
 
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| necklink = Amulet of fury
 
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| ammoimg = Unholy blessing.png
 
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| ammolink = Unholy Blessing
 
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| ammonum =
 
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| weapimg = Abyssal tentacle.png
 
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| weaplink = Abyssal tentacle
 
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| bodyimg = Torag's platebody.png
 
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| bodylink = Torag's platebody
 
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| legsimg = Verac's plateskirt.png
 
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| legslink = Verac's plateskirt
 
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| shieldimg = Dragonfire shield.png
 
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| shieldlink = Dragonfire shield
 
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| glovesimg = Barrows gloves.png
 
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| gloveslink = Barrows gloves
 
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| bootsimg = Bandos boots.png
 
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| bootslink = Bandos boots
 
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| ringimg = Ring of suffering (i).png
 
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| ringlink = Ring of suffering (i)
 
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}}
 
   
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Basic Tank=
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Equipment:
 
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*Weapon: [[Abyssal tentacle]] > [[Abyssal whip]]
 
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*Shield: [[Dragonfire shield]] > [[Crystal shield (i)]] > [[Obsidian shield]] > [[Dragon sq shield]]
 
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*Head: [[Verac's helm]] > [[Helm of neitiznot]] > [[Warrior helm]]
 
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*Body: [[Torag's platebody]]
 
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*Legs: [[Verac's plateskirt]] > [[Torag's platelegs]]
 
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*Boots: [[Bandos boots]] > [[Dragon boots]]
 
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*Gloves: [[Barrows gloves]] > [[Rune gloves]] > [[Combat bracelet]]
 
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*Amulet: [[Amulet of fury]] > [[Amulet of glory]]
 
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*Ring: [[Ring of suffering (i)]] > [[Berserker ring (i)]] > [[Ring of dueling]]
 
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*Cape: [[Fire cape]] > [[Hitpoints cape]] > [[Vestment cloak]]
 
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*Ammo: [[Unholy blessing]] > [[War blessing]]
 
   
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{{Recommended equipment|style = Basic Tank|helm1 = {{plink|Verac's helm}}|helm2 = {{plink|Helm of neitiznot}}|helm3 = {{plink|Warrior helm}}|neck1 = {{plink|Amulet of fury}}|neck2 = {{plink|Amulet of glory}}|cape1 = {{plink|Fire cape}}|cape2 = {{plink|Hitpoints cape}}|cape3 = {{plink|Vestment cloak|Bandos cloak}}|cape4 = {{plink|Zamorak cape}}|body1 = {{plink|Torag's platebody}}|legs1 = {{plink|Verac's plateskirt}}|legs2 = {{plink|Torag's platelegs}}|weapon1 = {{plink|Abyssal tentacle}}|weapon2 = {{plink|Abyssal whip}}|shield1 = {{plink|Dragonfire shield}}|shield2 = {{plink|Crystal shield (i)|Crystal shield}}|shield3 = {{plink|Toktz-ket-xil}}|shield4 = {{plink|Dragon sq shield}}|ammo1 = {{plink|Unholy blessing}}|ammo2 = {{plink|War blessing}}|gloves1 = {{plink|Barrows gloves}}|gloves2 = {{plink|Rune gloves}}|gloves3 = {{plink|Combat bracelet}}|boots1 = {{plink|Bandos boots}}|boots2 = {{plink|Dragon boots}}|ring1 = {{plink|Ring of suffering (i)}}|ring2 = {{plink|Granite ring (i)}}|ring3 = {{plink|Berserker ring (i)}}|ring4 = {{plink|Seers ring (i)}}|ring5 = {{plink|Ring of dueling}}|special1 = {{plink|Saradomin godsword}}|special2 = {{plink|Bandos godsword}} (lesser defence reduction, more accurate)|special3 = {{plink|Dragon warhammer}} (greater defence reduction, less accurate)}}
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{{Inventory
 
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{{Inventory|align=right
 
|1=Bandos godsword
 
|1=Bandos godsword
 
|2=Super combat potion(4)
 
|2=Super combat potion(4)
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}}
 
}}
   
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Inventory:
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==Inventory==
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* [[Saradomin godsword]] > [[Bandos godsword]] (for [[special attack]]s)
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* [[Saradomin godsword]] > [[Bandos godsword]] ([[special attack]]s)
 
* [[Hammer]]
 
* [[Hammer]]
 
* 3 [[Super combat potion]]
 
* 3 [[Super combat potion]]
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* [[Teleport to house]] or a one-click [[teleport]] (for emergency)
 
* [[Teleport to house]] or a one-click [[teleport]] (for emergency)
   
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|-| Advanced Tank=
 
   
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Advanced Tank=
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{{Equipment
 
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| align = right
 
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| caption = Advanced Tank
 
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| helmimg = Verac's helm.png
 
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| helmlink = Verac's helm
 
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| capeimg = Fire cape.png
 
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| capelink = Fire cape
 
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| neckimg = Amulet of fury.png
 
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| necklink = Amulet of fury
 
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| ammoimg = Unholy blessing.png
 
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| ammolink = Unholy Blessing
 
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| ammonum =
 
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| weapimg = Abyssal tentacle.png
 
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| weaplink = Abyssal tentacle
 
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| bodyimg = Bandos chestplate.png
 
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| bodylink = Bandos chestplate
 
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| legsimg = Bandos tassets.png
 
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| legslink = Bandos tassets
 
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| shieldimg = Elysian spirit shield.png
 
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| shieldlink = Elysian spirit shield
 
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| glovesimg = Barrows gloves.png
 
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| gloveslink = Barrows gloves
 
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| bootsimg = Primordial boots.png
 
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| bootslink = Primordial Boots
 
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| ringimg = Ring of suffering (i).png
 
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| ringlink = Ring of suffering (i)
 
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}}
 
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Equipment:
 
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* Weapon: [[Abyssal tentacle]] > [[Zamorakian hasta]] > [[Abyssal whip]]
 
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* Shield: [[Elysian spirit shield]] > [[Spectral spirit shield]] > [[Dragonfire shield]] > [[Crystal shield (i)]] > [[Obsidian shield]]
 
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* Head: [[Verac's helm]] > [[Helm of neitiznot]]
 
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* Body: [[Bandos chestplate]] > [[Guthan's platebody]] > [[Karil's leathertop]] > [[Zamorak d'hide]] > [[Black d'hide body]]
 
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* Legs: [[Bandos tassets]] > [[Verac's plateskirt]] > [[Guthan's chainskirt]]
 
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* Boots: [[Primordial boots]] > [[Bandos boots]] > [[Dragon boots]]
 
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* Gloves: [[Barrows gloves]] > [[Regen bracelet]]
 
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* Amulet: [[Amulet of Fury]] > [[Amulet of torture]] > [[Amulet of glory]]
 
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* Ring: [[Ring of suffering (i)]] > [[Berserker ring (i)]] > [[Ring of life]]
 
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* Cape: [[Fire cape]] > [[Hitpoints cape]] > [[Obsidian cape]] > [[God cape]]
 
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* Ammo: [[Unholy blessing]] > [[War blessing]]
 
   
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{{Recommended equipment|style = Advanced Tank|helm1 = {{plink|Verac's helm}}|helm2 = {{plink|Helm of neitiznot}}|neck1 = {{plink|Amulet of fury}}|neck2 = {{plink|Amulet of torture}}|neck3 = {{plink|Amulet of glory}}|cape1 = {{plink|Infernal cape}}|cape2 = {{plink|Max cape}}|cape3 = {{plink|Prayer cape}}|cape4 = {{plink|Fire cape}}|cape5 = {{plink|Hitpoints cape}}|body1 = {{plink|Bandos chestplate}}|body2 = {{plink|Guthan's platebody}}|body3 = {{plink|Karil's leathertop}}|body4 = {{plink|Zamorak d'hide}}|body5 = {{plink|Black d'hide body}}|legs1 = {{plink|Bandos tassets}}|legs2 = {{plink|Verac's plateskirt}}|legs3 = {{plink|Guthan's chainskirt}}|weapon1 = {{plink|Abyssal tentacle}}|weapon2 = {{plink|Zamorakian hasta}}|weapon3 = {{plink|Abyssal whip}}|shield1 = {{plink|Elysian spirit shield}}|shield2 = {{plink|Spectral spirit shield}}|shield3 = {{plink|Dragonfire shield}}|shield4 = {{plink|Crystal shield (i)|Crystal shield}}|shield5 = {{plink|Toktz-ket-xil}}|ammo1 = {{plink|Unholy blessing}}|ammo2 = {{plink|War blessing}}|gloves1 = {{plink|Barrows gloves}}|gloves2 = {{plink|Regen bracelet}}|boots1 = {{plink|Guardian boots}}|boots2 = {{plink|Primordial boots}}|boots3 = {{plink|Bandos boots}}|boots4 = {{plink|Dragon boots}}|ring1 = {{plink|Ring of suffering (i)}}|ring2 = {{plink|Ring of the gods (i)}}|ring3 = {{plink|Berserker ring (i)}}|ring4 = {{plink|Ring of life}}|special1 = {{plink|Saradomin godsword}}|special2 = {{plink|Bandos godsword}} (lesser defence reduction, more accurate)|special3 = {{plink|Dragon warhammer}} (greater defence reduction, less accurate)}}
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{{Inventory
 
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{{Inventory|align=right
 
|1=Saradomin godsword
 
|1=Saradomin godsword
 
|2=Guthan's platebody
 
|2=Guthan's platebody
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}}
 
}}
   
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Inventory:
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==Inventory==
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* [[Saradomin godsword]] > [[Bandos godsword]] (for [[special attack]]s)
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* [[Saradomin godsword]] > [[Bandos godsword]] ([[special attack]]s)
 
* [[Hammer]]
 
* [[Hammer]]
 
* [[Teleport to house]] or a one-click [[teleport]] (for emergency)
 
* [[Teleport to house]] or a one-click [[teleport]] (for emergency)
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* 8 [[Super restore]]s
 
* 8 [[Super restore]]s
   
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Ranged Tank=
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{{Equipment
 
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| align = right
 
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| caption = Ranged Tank
 
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| helmimg = Verac's helm.png
 
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| helmlink = Verac's helm
 
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| capeimg = Ranging cape.png
 
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| capelink = Ranging cape
 
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| neckimg = Amulet of fury.png
 
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| necklink = Amulet of fury
 
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| ammoimg = Ruby bolts (e) 5.png
 
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| ammolink = Ruby bolts (e)
 
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| ammonum = 400
 
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| weapimg = Armadyl crossbow.png
 
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| weaplink = Armadyl crossbow
 
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| bodyimg = Armadyl chestplate.png
 
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| bodylink = Armadyl chestplate
 
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| legsimg = Verac's plateskirt.png
 
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| legslink = Verac's plateskirt
 
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| shieldimg = Elysian spirit shield.png
 
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| shieldlink = Elysian spirit shield
 
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| glovesimg = Barrows gloves.png
 
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| gloveslink = Barrows gloves
 
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| bootsimg = Pegasian boots.png
 
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| bootslink = Pegasian boots
 
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| ringimg = Ring of suffering (i).png
 
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| ringlink = Ring of suffering (i)
 
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}}
 
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Equipment:
 
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* Weapon: [[Armadyl crossbow]] > [[Rune crossbow]]
 
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* Shield: [[Elysian spirit shield]] > [[Dragonfire shield]] > [[Crystal shield (i)]] > [[Blessed spirit shield]] > [[Dragon sq shield]]
 
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* Head: [[Verac's helm]] > [[Helm of neitiznot]] > [[Armadyl helmet]]
 
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* Body: [[Armadyl chestplate]] > [[Karil's leathertop]] > [[Zamorak d'hide]] > [[Black d'hide body]]
 
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* Legs: [[Verac's plateskirt]] > [[Armadyl chainskirt]] > [[Karil's leatherskirt]]
 
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* Boots: [[Pegasian boots]] > [[Blessed boots]] > [[Bandos boots]] > [[Holy sandals]]
 
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* Gloves: [[Barrows gloves]] > [[Regen bracelet]] > [[Black d'hide vamb]]
 
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* Amulet: [[Amulet of fury]] > [[Necklace of anguish]] > [[Amulet of glory]]
 
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* Ring: [[Ring of suffering (i)]] > [[Archers' ring (i)]] > [[Ring of life]]
 
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* Cape: [[Ranging cape]] > [[Ava's accumulator]]
 
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* Ammo: [[Ruby bolts (e)]]
 
   
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|1=Teleport to house
 
|1=Teleport to house
 
|2=Ranging potion(4)
 
|2=Ranging potion(4)
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|24=Saradomin brew(4)
 
|25=Saradomin brew(4)
 
|25=Saradomin brew(4)
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|26=Diamond bolts
 
|27=Bones to peaches
 
|27=Bones to peaches
 
|28=Hammer
 
|28=Hammer
 
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* [[Hammer]]
 
* [[Hammer]]
 
* [[Bones to peaches]]
 
* [[Bones to peaches]]
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* [[Teleport to house]] or a one-click [[teleport]] (for emergency)
   
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* Weapon: [[Abyssal tentacle]] > [[Abyssal whip]] > [[Zamorakian hasta]] > [[Dragon scimitar]]
 
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* Shield: [[Dragon defender]] > [[Rune defender]] > [[Dragonfire shield]] > [[God book]]
 
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* Head: [[Helm of neitiznot]] > [[Warrior helm]] > [[Berserker helm]] > [[Verac's helm]]
 
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* Body: [[Karil's leathertop]] > [[Black d'hide body]] > [[Bandos chestplate]]
 
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* Legs: [[Bandos tassets]] > [[Verac's plateskirt]] > [[Karil's leatherskirt]] > [[Obsidian platelegs]]
 
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* Boots: [[Primordial boots]] > [[Dragon boots]] > [[Holy sandals]] > [[Climbing boots]]
 
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* Gloves: [[Barrows gloves]] > [[Regen bracelet]] > [[Rune gloves]] > [[Combat bracelet]]
 
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* Amulet: [[Amulet of torture]] > [[Amulet of fury]] > [[Amulet of glory]]
 
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* Ring: [[Berserker ring (i)]] > [[Warrior ring (i)]] > [[Ring of suffering (i)]] > [[Ring of dueling]]
 
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* Cape: [[Fire cape]] > [[Vestment cloak]] > [[God cape]]
 
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|1=Bandos godsword
 
|1=Bandos godsword
 
|2=Super combat potion(4)
 
|2=Super combat potion(4)
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* [[Bandos godsword]] (for [[special attack]]s)
 
* [[Bandos godsword]] (for [[special attack]]s)
 
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| helmimg = Torag's helm.png
 
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| helmlink = Torag's helm
 
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| neckimg = Amulet of fury.png
 
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| necklink = Amulet of fury
 
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| bodylink = Karil's leathertop
 
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| legslink = Bandos tassets
 
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| shieldimg = Elysian spirit shield.png
 
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| shieldlink = Elysian spirit shield
 
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| glovesimg = Barrows gloves.png
 
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| gloveslink = Barrows gloves
 
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| bootsimg = Bandos boots.png
 
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| bootslink = Bandos boots
 
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| ringimg = Ring of suffering (i).png
 
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| ringlink = Ring of suffering (i)
 
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* Weapon: [[Abyssal tentacle]] > [[Zamorakian hasta]] > [[Abyssal whip]] > [[Dragon scimitar]]
 
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* Shield: [[Elysian spirit shield]] > [[Dragonfire shield]] > [[Crystal shield (i)]] > [[Obsidian shield]] > [[Dragon defender]]
 
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* Head: [[Torag's helm]] > [[Helm of neitiznot]]
 
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* Body: [[Karil's leathertop]] > [[Bandos chestplate]]
 
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* Legs: [[Bandos tassets]] > [[Verac's plateskirt]] > [[Torag's platelegs]]
 
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* Boots: [[Bandos boots]] > [[Primordial boots]] > [[Dragon boots]] > [[Climbing boots]]
 
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* Gloves: [[Barrows gloves]] > [[Regen bracelet]]
 
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* Amulet: [[Amulet of fury]] > [[Amulet of torture]] > [[Amulet of glory]] > [[Amulet of power]]
 
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* Ring: [[Ring of suffering (i)]] > [[Berserker ring (i)]] > [[Ring of life]]
 
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* Cape: [[Fire cape]] > [[Defence cape]]) > [[Obsidian cape]] > [[God cape]]
 
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* Ammo: [[Unholy blessing]] > [[War blessing]]
 
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|1=Saradomin godsword
 
|1=Saradomin godsword
 
|2=Super combat potion(4)
 
|2=Super combat potion(4)
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|26=Anglerfish
 
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*[[Bandos godsword]] or [[Dragon warhammer]] (for [[special attack]]s)
 
*[[Bandos godsword]] or [[Dragon warhammer]] (for [[special attack]]s)
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*2 [[Super combat potion]]
 
*2 [[Super combat potion]]
 
*3 [[Saradomin brew]]s
 
*3 [[Saradomin brew]]s
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*14 [[Anglerfish]] > [[Shark]]
 
*14 [[Anglerfish]] > [[Shark]]
 
*[[Teleport to house]] or a one-click [[teleport]] (for emergency)
 
*[[Teleport to house]] or a one-click [[teleport]] (for emergency)
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<references />
 
 
[[Category:Strategies]]
 
[[Category:Strategies]]
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[[Category:God Wars Dungeon]]

Latest revision as of 10:19, 8 June 2019

This is a guide to killing General Graardor with Melee and Ranged. It will take you through the basics of attacking and tanking, along with providing a few examples of what equipment to bring.

Note that Melee is the most straightforward combat style to use since it suffers no penalties from tank armour. Ranged setups can also deal significant damage, but are less feasible for tanks.

Requirements

Solo strategy

General Graardor should never be underestimated in a solo scenario. On top of trading blows with General Graardor, a solo player will also be under constant attack by his bodyguards, who normally switch targets when there is more than one player in the room. As such, a successful solo strategy involves withstanding a high amount of damage while also maintaining a good offence. Getting multiple solo kills in one trip is difficult without a very high Combat level.

Along with using Protect from Melee, solo players need a high level of Ranged Defence in their armour setup. Players struggling to withstand the magic minion's attacks are advised to take a Karil's leathertop or blessed body to resist them; ultimately whether using a ranged top or a platebody in a solo scenario is more worthwhile depends on the player's stats and experience.

Using Saradomin brews in this instance can be counterproductive, as the process of restoring one's stats will give the boss more time to damage the player. Instead, only a small amount should be brought to solo trips for the purpose of healing between kills.

Team strategy

A team of at least three people including a tank (i.e. someone with high Defence and good armour to take Graardor's blows) is advisable. All players should use the Protect from Missiles prayer, except for the tank, who should use the Protect from Melee prayer. Team members can exchange supplies by either dropping them or trading whenever the room is cleared.

Having one player bring runes to cast High Level Alchemy on the many rune items General Graardor drops can help to preserve inventory space.

Attacker strategy

Fighting General Graardor

A pair of players fighting General Graardor and his bodyguards.

Only ever attack General Graardor once the tank has attacked; otherwise, Graardor will focus on you. Extra care should be taken by players using Ranged, as it is easier to attack the boss first by accident.

Once Graardor is dead, kill the minions, beginning with Sergeant Steelwill. Stand against the western wall while waiting for General Graardor to respawn, as this gives the tank more time to draw his attention.

Ideally, melee attackers should use Karil's leathertop, a black dragonhide body, or Void Knight equipment instead of regular melee armour in order to mitigate the magic minion's attacks.

Tank strategy

As a tank, you are required to draw General Graardor's attention before he can reach any other players in the room. To do this, as soon as he spawns, activate Protect from Melee and engage with haste. Once Graardor is dead, kill the minions, beginning with Sergeant Steelwill. Stand in the centre of the room while waiting for General Graardor to respawn, and be ready to draw his attention again.

Tips

  • Goblins are an easy target for Bandos killcount.
  • Walking under Graardor can buy a tank some time to eat food without taking unnecessary damage. It can be also done at certain intervals to make Graardor "miss" an attack.
  • Experienced players can "tick eat"; tick eating is healing on a critical level of health right before taking damage, essentially surviving a hit that would have normally killed the player.
  • Bones to Peaches can help extend trips; each kill rotation yields 32 Hitpoints worth of bones.
  • The minions will drop chili potatoes and sharks. If there is an excess of food, continually pick up and drop food again to prevent it from disappearing.
  • Guthan's equipment may be used to heal on the melee and ranged minions if desired. Cooperate with your team to maximise healing opportunities. Bring less brews and more restores if you choose this method of healing. Guthan's armour also doubles as good primary equipment for tanks.
  • If you are assigned General Graardor as your slayer task, use your Slayer helmet variant of choice so as to take advantage of its accuracy and damage boost.
  • An Amulet of fury is generally ideal for tank setups as it emphasises defensive and prayer bonuses.
  • When bringing a dragon warhammer, you do not need a hammer to bang the door.

Suggested skills

  • 80+ Hitpoints icon (90+ Tank)
  • 80+ Attack icon
  • 70+ Strength icon (Required, 80+ Recommended)
  • 70+ Defence icon (90+ Tank)
  • 80+ Ranged icon
  • 70+ Magic icon (75+ Recommended)
  • 44+ Prayer icon (Eagle Eye, 70+ Piety, 74+ Rigour (Tank))

Equipment

Recommended equipment for Basic Tank
Slot Item (most effective ā†’ least effective)
Head Verac's helm Verac's helm Helm of neitiznot Helm of neitiznot Warrior helm Warrior helm N/A N/A
Neck Amulet of fury Amulet of fury Amulet of glory Amulet of glory N/A N/A N/A
Back Fire cape Fire cape Hitpoints cape Hitpoints cape Bandos cloak Vestment cloak Zamorak cape Zamorak cape N/A
Body Torag's platebody Torag's platebody N/A N/A N/A N/A
Legs Verac's plateskirt Verac's plateskirt Torag's platelegs Torag's platelegs N/A N/A N/A
Weapo Abyssal tentacle Abyssal tentacle Abyssal whip Abyssal whip N/A N/A N/A
Shield Dragonfire shield Dragonfire shield Crystal shield Crystal shield (i) Toktz-ket-xil Toktz-ket-xil Dragon sq shield Dragon sq shield N/A
Ammo/Spell Unholy blessing Unholy blessing War blessing War blessing N/A N/A N/A
Gloves Barrows gloves Barrows gloves Rune gloves Rune gloves Combat bracelet Combat bracelet N/A N/A
Feet Bandos boots Bandos boots Dragon boots Dragon boots N/A N/A N/A
Ring Ring of suffering (i) Ring of suffering (i) Granite ring (i) Granite ring (i) Berserker ring (i) Berserker ring (i) Seers ring (i) Seers ring (i) Ring of dueling Ring of dueling
Special attack Saradomin godsword Saradomin godsword Bandos godsword Bandos godsword (lesser defence reduction, more accurate) Dragon warhammer Dragon warhammer (greater defence reduction, less accurate) N/A N/A
Bandos godsword Super combat potion(4) Super combat potion(4) Super combat potion(4)
Super restore(4) Super restore(4) Super restore(4) Super restore(4)
Teleport to house Super restore(4) Super restore(4) Super restore(4)
Saradomin brew(4) Saradomin brew(4) Saradomin brew(4) Saradomin brew(4)
Saradomin brew(4) Saradomin brew(4) Saradomin brew(4) Saradomin brew(4)
Saradomin brew(4) Saradomin brew(4) Saradomin brew(4) Saradomin brew(4)
Saradomin brew(4) Saradomin brew(4) Bones to peaches Hammer


Inventory