Barrows Basic

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Introduction

The Barrows Brothers were originally composed of six wights, two more members were added after completing the Ritual of the Mahjarrat and Kindred Spirits quests.

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⬥ This guides aims to get you started on doing Barrows runs, and will focus on the original six brothers.

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• It will be assumed that you're using Magic and the entry-level preset.

⬥ War's Retreat is used for easy access to the Barrows Brothers

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• War's Retreat Teleport is unlocked via getting 10 boss kills (any boss).

⬥ Using High Contrast Mode lets you see which door is clickable when in the tunnels.

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• Right-click the World Map to toggle it on.

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Presets and Relics

⬥ Magic - Mid-level

⬥ Magic - Entry-level

⬥ The mid-level preset and example video can be used as a reference if you're interested in killing Akrisae and Linza.

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Useful Unlocks

⬥ The following allow you to increase the efficiency of your runs:     • Although useful, they are not mandatory.

Items

⬥ Salve amulet (e)     • Increases damage and accuracy by 20% when fighting undead monsters. ⬥ Ghost hunter equipment     • Increases damage done against ghosts related creatures by 10% when three or more pieces are worn. ⬥ Powerburst of acceleration     • Surge and Dive will increase the speed of your runs.

Other

⬥ Luck enhancers     • Increases chances at barrows equipment and amulet of the forsaken     • You only need tier 2 luck.

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Mechanics

The Brothers

⬥ As this is an older encounter, there aren't many mechanics to be wary of.     • Each brother has a mechanic, which can mostly be ignored.         ⬩ Dharok increases his damage dealt, the lower his life points get.     • Being underground will periodically drain your prayer points.     • The catacombs are a maze, with a simple puzzle at the end.

The Catacombs

⬥ Searching one of the sarcophagi will place you in a random corner of the catacombs.     • This sarcophagus is random, and normally reserved for last. ⬥ The catacombs are composed of a series of tunnels, in the shape of a 3x3 grid, with a treasure room in the center.     • The path to the center is randomly generated.     • Using High Contrast Mode makes finding the correct path easier. ⬥ The door leading to the center of the catacombs will have one of four, simple puzzles, which always have the same solution.

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The Fight

Order the Brothers Should be Killed

Dharok → Ahrim → Karil → Guthan → Torag → Verac

⬥ You can use protection prayers to mitigate damage.

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎⬩ Protect from Melee on Dharok, Guthan, Torag, and Verac.

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎⬩ Protect from Magic on Ahrim.

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎⬩ Protect from Ranged on Karil.

⬥ Try to make good use of Surge and Dive

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Rotations

⬥ / → → → → improv

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• Alternate starts between Wild Magic and Asphyxiate

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Example Kills

⬥ Mid-level

⬥ Entry-level

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