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The Volcanic Cave is the dungeon that unlocks all of the Legendary dungeons. The guide covers gives recommendations on gear needed to idle this dungeon. Idling has a significantly higher skill and equipment requirements than manual clears.
The Volcanic Cave is the dungeon that unlocks all of the Legendary dungeons. The guide covers gives recommendations on gear needed to idle this dungeon. Idling has a significantly higher skill and equipment requirements than manual clears.


==Why Clear Volcanic Cave?==
=Why Clear Volcanic Cave?=


* Clear 1 time:
* Clear 1 time:
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* Clear 50 times:
* Clear 50 times:
** For a [[Township Task]] that gives {{ItemIcon|Dragon Bones|qtr=500}}, {{SC}} and {{GP}}
** For a [[Township Task]] that gives {{ItemIcon|Dragon Bones|qtr=500}}, {{SC}} and {{GP}}
** To start obtaining {{ItemIcon|Ancient Helmet|ancient armour}} in preparation for the {{ZoneIcon|Air God Dungeon}}
** To start obtaining {{ItemIcon|Ancient Helmet|Ancient Armour}} in preparation for the {{ZoneIcon|Air God Dungeon}}
* Clear 100 times:
* Clear 100 times:
** To unlock Ancient Magicks which gives you powerful spells such as {{Icon|Slicing Winds|type=spell}}, {{Icon|Icicle Volley|type=spell}}, and {{Icon|Ignite|type=spell}}.
** To unlock Ancient Magicks which gives you powerful spells such as {{Icon|Slicing Winds|type=spell}}, {{Icon|Icicle Volley|type=spell}}, and {{Icon|Ignite|type=spell}}.
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** To farm for the {{Icon|Amulet of Fury|qty=10|type=item|Amulets of Fury}} needed for the {{ItemIcon|Fury of the Elemental Zodiacs}} (FEZ). Check the [[Fury_of_the_Elemental_Zodiacs/Guide|FEZ/Guide]] for more details.
** To farm for the {{Icon|Amulet of Fury|qty=10|type=item|Amulets of Fury}} needed for the {{ItemIcon|Fury of the Elemental Zodiacs}} (FEZ). Check the [[Fury_of_the_Elemental_Zodiacs/Guide|FEZ/Guide]] for more details.


According to [https://github.com/hm0809/MelvorProbDist/blob/main/main.py simulations], to get the full {{ItemIcon|(G) Ancient Helmet|ancient armour}} set it will likely take:
{{ItemIcon|(G) Ancient Helmet|Ancient Armour}} is not required for {{ZoneIcon|Air God Dungeon}} if you're willing to Manual Eat that dungeon 2-5 times. <br>
It is hotly debated what the correct course of action would be in many circumstances. This guide will not recommend either way and will merely present the options to the Player. <br>
* {{ItemIcon|(G) Ancient Helmet|Ancient Armour}} is required for a 100% safe idle setup for {{ZoneIcon|Air God Dungeon}}, but will take an estimated 35+ hours to obtain.
* When using a Manual Eat for a couple of clears {{ItemIcon|(G) Rune Helmet|Rune Armour}} or {{ItemIcon|(G) Dragon Helmet|Dragon Armour}} will suffice.
 
 
According to [https://github.com/hm0809/MelvorProbDist/blob/main/main.py simulations], to get the full {{ItemIcon|(G) Ancient Helmet|Ancient Armour}} set it will likely take:
* 640 clears with a 50% chance
* 640 clears with a 50% chance
* 817 clears with a 75% chance
* 817 clears with a 75% chance
* 1377 clears with a 95% chance
* 1377 clears with a 95% chance


===When to Clear Volcanic Cave?===
=When to Clear Volcanic Cave?=


There are no downsides to attempting Volcanic Cave early as you will obtain powerful gear if you manage to complete it. However, it will be a significant challenge if you attempt this dungeon under-levelled.
There are no downsides to attempting Volcanic Cave early as you will obtain powerful gear if you manage to complete it. However, it will be a significant challenge if you attempt this dungeon under-levelled.


In general, you will want at least {{SkillReq|Hitpoints|80}} and you should be able to complete {{ZoneIcon|Dragons Den}} relatively easily before attempting this dungeon. Ideally, you will want sufficient {{UpgradeIcon|Auto Eat}} to survive the dungeon without resorting to manual eating.
In general, you will want at least {{SkillReq|Hitpoints|70}} so that you can equip the {{ItemIcon|Ancient Helmet|Ancient Armor}} and you should be able to complete {{ZoneIcon|Dragons Den}} relatively easily before attempting this dungeon. Ideally, you will want sufficient {{UpgradeIcon|Auto Eat}} to survive the dungeon without resorting to manual eating, but if you take this route then see the last section for further recommendations on how to survive the dungeon the hard way.


=== Ancient Magicks ===
== Ancient Magicks ==
After you clear the Volcanic Cave 100 times you gain access to [[Ancient Magicks]] which are a more powerful form of magic. When you have a Ancient Magicks spell equipped, there are no curses available, but you can still use Auroras.
After you clear the Volcanic Cave 100 times you gain access to [[Ancient Magicks]] which are a more powerful form of magic. When you have a Ancient Magicks spell equipped, there are no curses available, but you can still use Auroras.


In general, the spells you receive are very powerful:
The spells you receive are:
* {{Icon|Slicing Winds|type=spell|Winds}} is best used when your chance to hit is relatively low because you are guaranteed not to miss if your accuracy is 20,000+.
* {{Icon|Slicing Winds|type=spell|Winds}} is best used when your chance to hit is relatively low because you are guaranteed not to miss if your accuracy is 20,000+.
* {{Icon|Ignite|type=spell}} is a more powerful spell and has a good chance of killing monsters in one-shot.
* {{Icon|Ignite|type=spell}} is a more powerful spell and has a good chance of killing monsters in one-shot.
* {{Icon|Icicle Volley|type=spell}} is a good all rounder, and can be used in all other cases.
* {{Icon|Icicle Volley|type=spell}} is a good all rounder, and can be used in all other cases.


Ancient Magick spells do not scale in the same way as standard magic (i.e. with equipment buffs and debuffs), but they are still impacted by the [[Combat Triangle]] in the normal way. Typically, when you first obtain [[Ancient Magicks]] it is more powerful than the regular magic and so should used in preference. However, late-game these spells will not scale with gear and so will become less useful.
Ancient Magick spells do not scale in the same way as standard magic (i.e. with equipment buffs and debuffs), but they are still impacted by the [[Combat Triangle]] in the normal way. Typically, when you first obtain [[Ancient Magicks]] it is more powerful than the regular magic and so should used in preference. However, these fall off relatively quickly.
 
 
=Standard Guide=
 
The following Setups were calculated without any [[Pets]], {{Skill|Astrology}} or [[Potions]]. <br>
These Guides will only assume the required {{Skill|Hitpoints}} and {{Skill|Agility}} based on not having any of those, if you do have [[Pets]] like {{PetIcon|Leonardo}} or {{PetIcon|Finn}}, you may be able to get away with slightly less.
 
 
==Melee==


==Gear To Idle==
The following table shows a {{ItemIcon|(G) Rune Helmet|Rune Armour}} setup.  
The boss of {{ZoneIcon|Volcanic Cave}} uses the {{Icon|Melee}} style and so it is not recommended that you attempt to idle this dungeon with {{Skill|Ranged}} due to the [[Combat Triangle]] penalties. This guide assumes that you have {{UpgradeIcon|Auto Eat - Tier III}} equipped which greatly reduces the DR requirements.
Both sets have roughly the same 13 clears per hour.


The calculations in this guide are against the {{Icon|Hardcore}}/{{Icon|Adventure}} modes, and so should work for most play styles, however if you have lower HP or DR than the guide recommends then check out [https://zxv975.github.io/CanIIdle/ Can I Idle] or the [[Combat Simulator]] to see if you build will survive.
* {{ItemIcon|(G) Rune Helmet|Rune Armour}} will require:
** {{SkillReq|Hitpoints|77}}
** {{SkillReq|Agility|70}}.  
* {{ItemIcon|(G) Dragon Helmet|Dragon Armour}} you will require:
** {{SkillReq|Hitpoints|74}}
** {{SkillReq|Agility|50}}


===Melee===
===Gear===
{{ZoneIcon|Volcanic Cave}} is often idled with {{Icon|Melee}} because the {{ItemIcon|Dragon Helmet|dragon}} armor set can be obtained with {{SkillReq|Smithing|99}}, further, the armour can be [[Upgrading Items|upgraded]] to provide 30% DR.


This {{Icon|Melee}} build requires {{Icon|Hitpoints|qty=820|type=skill}} to idle the dungeon. However, this should be seen as a minimum DR + HP, as any less will be below the max hit of {{Icon|Malcs, the Guardian of Melvor|type=monster|Malcs}}.The {{ItemIcon|Sandstorm Ring}} can be omitted, but at the expense of clear time.
You can equip a {{ItemIcon|Sandstorm Ring}} for around 3.5-4 more clears per hour. You will need 1 more level in {{Skill|Hitpoints}}.


Lower tiers of armor may be used if HP or DR is increased through other sources such as {{Skill|Agility}}, {{Skill|Summoning}}, or more {{Skill|Hitpoints}} levels, etc.
Prayers: {{PrayerIcon|Incredible Reflexes}} & {{PrayerIcon|Chivalry}}


{{Equipment/Recommended
{{Equipment/Recommended
|style=Melee
|style = Melee
|showDR=true
|showDR=true
|helm1=(G) Dragon Helmet
|helm1 = (G) Rune Helmet
|neck1=Elite Amulet of Defence
|body1 = (G) Rune Platebody
|cape1=Knight's Cape
|legs1 = (G) Rune Platelegs
|body1=(G) Dragon Platebody
|boots1 = (G) Rune Boots
|legs1=(G) Dragon Platelegs
|gloves1 = Paladin Gloves
|weapon1=Sunset Rapier
|cape1 = Knight's Cape
|shield1=(G) Dragon Shield
|neck1 = Elite Amulet of Defence
|gloves1=Paladin Gloves
|ring1 = Silver Diamond Ring
|ring1=Sandstorm Ring
|weapon1 = Sunset Rapier
|boots1=(G) Dragon Boots
|shield1 = (G) Rune Shield
}}
 
 
===Agility===
 
{{AgilityCourseTable
|Cargo Net
|Rope Jump
|Pipe Climb
|Coal Stones
|Cliff Balance
|Rocky Waters
|Boulder Trap
|Raft Building
|showtotals = false
|showcosts = false
|showrequirements = false
}}
}}


===Pre-Volcanic Magic===
===[[Combat Simulator]] Export===


Idling with {{Skill|Magic}} is only recommended once you have stronger equipment because it will often end up with a slower clear time, or a more complicated setup.
[https://pastebin.com/6v1kmrR1 Combat Simulator Export]
 
 
==Pre 100 Clear Volcanic Magic==
 
{{Skill|Magic}} is slightly higher than [[Melee]] at this point at roughly 15 clears per hour. Yet they are lower if [[Melee]] uses {{ItemIcon|Sandstorm Ring}}.
The requirements are however lower.
You will only need either {{SkillReq|Hitpoints|72}} and {{SkillReq|Agility|50}} or {{SkillReq|Hitpoints|78}} and no {{Skill|Agility}}.
Either Skill combination will still require you to use {{Icon|Weakening III|type=curse}}.
 
===Gear===
 
Spell: {{Icon|Fire Surge|type=spell}} <br>
Curse: {{Icon|Weakening III|type=curse}} <br>
Prayers: {{PrayerIcon|Mystic Lore}} & {{PrayerIcon|Mystic Might}}


To idle the dungeon with the build below, you need {{Icon|Hitpoints|qty=780|type=skill}} and {{Icon|Weakening III|type=curse}} active.


{{Equipment/Recommended
{{Equipment/Recommended
|style=Magic
|style = Magic
|showDR=true
|showDR=true
|helm1=Air Expert Wizard Hat
|helm1 = Fire Expert Wizard Hat
|neck1=Elite Amulet of Magic
|body1 = Fire Expert Wizard Robes
|cape1=Skull Cape
|legs1 = Fire Expert Wizard Bottoms
|body1=Air Expert Wizard Robes
|boots1 = Fire Expert Wizard Boots
|legs1=Air Expert Wizard Bottoms
|gloves1 = Paladin Gloves
|weapon1=!Any {{Skill|Magic|Magic weapon}}
|cape1 = Skull Cape
|shield1=(G) Dragon Shield  
|neck1 = Elite Amulet of Magic
|gloves1=(U) Ancient D-hide Vambraces
|ring1 = Silver Diamond Ring
|ring1=Aorpheat's Signet Ring
|weapon1 = Magic Wand (Powerful)
|boots1=Air Expert Wizard Boots
|shield1 = (G) Rune Shield
}}
 
 
===Agility===
 
{{AgilityCourseTable
|Cargo Net
|Rope Jump
|Pipe Climb
|Coal Stones
|Cliff Balance
|Rocky Waters
|showtotals = false
|showcosts = false
|showrequirements = false
}}
}}


{{ItemIcon|Fire Expert Wizard Robes|Fire Robes}} have the exact same stats as {{ItemIcon|Air Expert Wizard Robes|Air Robes}}. The secondary effect of robes (+20 minimum hit for matching spells) outweighs the damage increase of higher level spells, therefore, use the highest level spell and robe combination available to you. If available to you, use the {{ItemIcon|Ring of Spirit Power}} instead of the {{ItemIcon|Aorpheat's Signet Ring}}
 
{{ItemIcon|Fire Expert Wizard Robes|Fire Robes}} have the exact same stats as {{ItemIcon|Air Expert Wizard Robes|Air Robes}}. The secondary effect of robes (+20 minimum hit for matching spells) outweighs the damage increase of higher level spells. However, you should use the highest level spell and robe combination available to you.
 
===[[Combat Simulator]] Export===
 
[https://pastebin.com/pebpkcGS Combat Simulator Export]
 
 
==100+ Volcanoes Magic==
 
After clearing the {{ZoneIcon|Volcanic Cave}} 100 times you will unlock [[Ancient Magicks]] which require a minimum of {{SkillReq|Magic|70}}. <br>
We will however be using {{Icon|Icicle Volley|type=spell}} which requires {{SkillReq|Magic|74}}. <br>
You will also require {{SkillReq|Hitpoints|77}}, {{SkillReq|Agility|80}} and {{SkillReq|Prayer|80}}. <br>
You can play around in the [[Combat Simulator]] to find your optimal skill and prayer combination.
This has an average clear speed of 32 per hour.
 
===Gear===
 
Spell: {{Icon|Icicle Volley|type=spell}} <br>
Aurora: {{Icon|Surge II|type=aurora}} '''(Optional)''' <br>
Prayers: {{PrayerIcon|Mystic Might}} & {{PrayerIcon|Stone Skin}}


{{Equipment/Recommended
{{Equipment/Recommended
|ring1 = Ring of Spirit Power
|style = Magic
|ring2 = Aorpheat's Signet Ring
|showDR=true
|body1 = Air Expert Wizard Robes
|helm1 = Fire Expert Wizard Hat
|body2 = Fire Expert Wizard Robes
|body1 = Fire Expert Wizard Robes
|legs1 = Air Expert Wizard Bottoms
|legs1 = Fire Expert Wizard Bottoms
|legs2 = Fire Expert Wizard Bottoms
|boots1 = Fire Expert Wizard Boots
|helm1 = Air Expert Wizard Hat
|gloves1 = Paladin Gloves
|helm2 = Fire Expert Wizard Hat
|cape1 = Skull Cape
|neck1 = Elite Amulet of Magic
|ring1 = Silver Diamond Ring
|weapon1 = Magic Wand (Powerful)
|shield1 = (G) Rune Shield
}}
}}


===100+ Volcanoes Magic===
===Agility===


After clearing the {{ZoneIcon|Volcanic Cave}} 100 times you will unlock [[Ancient Magicks]] which require a minimum of {{SkillReq|Magic|72}}.
{{AgilityCourseTable
|Cargo Net
|Rope Jump
|Pipe Climb
|Coal Stones
|Cliff Balance
|Rocky Waters
|Boulder Trap
|Raft Building
|Ice Jump
|showtotals = false
|showcosts = false
|showrequirements = false
}}


It is recommended that you have 20,000+ accuracy when using the {{Icon|Slicing Winds|type=spell}} as this means that the spell will never miss. This is important because you will want to keep a high DPS to make idling worthwhile. You can improve your Accuracy with:
* {{ItemIcon|Magic Assistance Potion|Magic Assistance Potions}}
* {{Skill|Astrology}}
* {{Skill|Prayer}}
* {{Skill|Agility}}
* Or, if you {{SkillReq|Magic|93}} or higher


For a magic build {{MonsterIcon|Prat, the Protector of Secrets}} will be the biggest hitter, and with this build it will be very close to your Auto-Eat threshhold, so if you need to deviate, then check your setup with the [[Combat Simulator]].
Magic builds using [[Ancient Magicks]] generally produce more drops per hour than the Melee equivalents. However, due to the number of runes needed, and the non-scaling nature of [[Ancient Magicks]], as you progress {{Skill|Melee}} builds will eventually give faster clear times.


For example:
===[[Combat Simulator]] Export===
* At {{Skill|Hitpoints|qty=880|HP}} you will need to equip the {{Icon|Stone Skin|type=prayer}} prayer to provide extra DR.
* At {{Skill|Hitpoints|qty=910|HP}} you can farm the dungeon with 33% DR and without the prayer or potions.


Once you have sufficient accuracy rating, the {{ItemIcon|Miolite Shield}} cam be swapped out for a ranged or melee shield with more DR such as {{ItemIcon|(G) Dragon Shield}} to lower other HP/DR requirements.  
[https://pastebin.com/mCsyKUBy Combat Simulator Export]


==Manual eating==
The gear needed for a manual run through the dungeon is significantly lower than needed for idling. However, it also depends on how well you time your eating as this will interrupt your attack and lengthen the combat time.
In general, if you are considering a manual run it is recommended that:
* You have {{SkillReq|Defence|70}} so that you can equip the {{ItemIcon|Ancient Helmet|Ancient armor}} as soon as it becomes available.
* You have the highest {{UpgradeIcon|Auto Eat}} tier possible to avoid accidental deaths
* You use a {{Skill|Melee}} build with a fast weapon, such as {{ItemIcon|Sunset Rapier}}, so that you can recover quickly after eating.
* You start with the highest DR and HP so that you have an easier time.
For example, in theory, this build could work with a hard cap of 40 for all skills (i.e. {{SkillReq|Hitpoints|40}}):
{{Equipment/Recommended
{{Equipment/Recommended
|style=Magic
|style=Melee
|showDR=true
|showDR=true
|helm1=Ancient Wizard Hat
|helm1=(G) Adamant Helmet
|neck1=Elite Amulet of Magic
|neck1=Silver Topaz Necklace
|cape1=Skull Cape
|cape1=Knight's Cape
|body1=Ancient Wizard Robes
|body1=(G) Adamant Platebody
|legs1=Ancient Wizard Bottoms
|legs1=(G) Adamant Platelegs
|weapon1=Magic Wand (Powerful)
|weapon1=Adamant Sword
|shield1=Miolite Shield
|shield1=(G) Adamant Shield
|gloves1=(U) Ancient D-hide Vambraces
|gloves1=Adamant Gloves
|ring1=Aorpheat's Signet Ring
|ring1=Silver Diamond Ring
|boots1=Ancient Wizard Boots
|boots1=(G) Adamant Boots
}}
}}


For this build, food usage is {{Icon|Hitpoints|qty=200000|type=skill|HP}} to {{Icon|Hitpoints|qty=250000|type=skill|HP}} per hour.
In addition:
* Optionally, equip {{Icon|Ultimate Strength|type=prayer}} and {{Icon|Safeguard|type=prayer}}
* Optionally, equip {{ItemIcon|Wolf}} and {{ItemIcon|Yak}}
 
However, any improvements on this equipment set would be highly recommended as clearing the dungeon with this build would take around {{time|780}}.
 
Manual eating has a significantly lower requirement, but requires skill to not die.
 
=[[Ancient Relics]] Guide=
 
Suggestions assume no [[Pets]], [[Relics]], {{Skill|Agility}}, {{Skill|Cartography}} or {{Skill|Astrology}}.
 
Just like all the previous [[Dungeons]] this will require you to Manual Eat again. <br>
 
 
It is suggested you get either {{ItemIcon|(G) Adamant Helmet|notext=true}}[[Adamant_Equipment#Armour|Adamant Armour]] or {{ItemIcon|(G) Rune Helmet|notext=true}}[[Rune_Equipment#Armour|Rune Armour]] at this point. <br>
Whichever [[Armour]] tier you choose, you will be using the same for {{ZoneIcon|Air God Dungeon}}. <br>
If you wish to continue with {{Skill|Magic}} that is possible to, you will need a {{ItemIcon|Fire Adept Wizard Hat|Fire Adept Wizard Gear Set}} as well as skill cap {{Skill|Runecrafting|70}} unlocked.
 
 
Make sure you spam [[Eat]] through {{MonsterIcon|Prat, the Protector of Secrets}}s Volley Attack, this attack hits 3 times. <br>
Also be mindful of {{MonsterIcon|Malcs, the Guardian of Melvor}}s Double-Claw attack, this hits twice for a large amount of damage.
 
==Melee==
 
[[Melee]] is the slightly slower version of the 2, however it does not have a [[Rune]] cost, the [[Food]] cost is about the same.
 
===Gear===
 
The average clear time of this dungeon is roughly 5.5 minutes with [[Melee]]
You can use {{ItemIcon|Ice Sword}} as an alternative, this will however take about 2.5 minutes longer to clear.
 
The clear speed of {{ItemIcon|(G) Adamant Helmet|notext=true}}[[Adamant_Equipment#Armour|Adamant Armour]] and {{ItemIcon|(G) Rune Helmet|notext=true}}[[Rune_Equipment#Armour|Rune Armour]] is about the same. <br>
{{ItemIcon|(G) Adamant Helmet|Adamant Armour}} uses roughly 390 {{ItemIcon|Lobster}} for a single clear. <br>
{{ItemIcon|(G) Rune Helmet|Rune Armour}} uses roughly 345 {{ItemIcon|Lobster}} for a single clear.


===Weapon Choice===
Swapping in a {{ItemIcon|Sandstorm Ring}} will greatly increase your kill speed, this may however take up to 5-8 hours to obtain and won't be used for that long. This is not recommended.


Weapon choice makes a big difference to the number of chests that can realistically be obtained per hour when idling. This table shows how the weapons compare when adjusted to include time required to produce consumables, with reasonable assumptions:
Using {{Synergy|Occultist|Minotaur}} will greatly increase your clear speed.


{| class="wikitable"
|- class="headerRow-0"
! Weapon
! Adjusted Chests/Hour
! Potential Chests/Hour
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Magic Wand (Powerful)|Pre-Volcanic}}
| 3.8
| 20+
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Dragon Sword}}
| 7.6
| 24+
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Dragon Claw}}
| 8
| 26.3+
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Ancient Sword}}
| 8.16
| 26.2+
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Sunset Rapier}}
| 9.6
| 31.4+
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Ancient Claw}}
| 10
| 34.7+
|-
| {{Icon|Icicle Volley|type=spell}}
| 18.1
| 28.3+
|-
| {{Icon|Slicing Winds|type=spell}}
| 23.5
| 25.8
|}


Magic builds using [[Ancient Magicks]] generally produce more drops per hour than the Melee equivalents. However, due to the number of runes needed, and the non-scaling nature of [[Ancient Magicks]], as you progress {{Skill|Melee}} builds will eventually give faster clear times.


This table uses data obtained from the [[Combat Simulator]], and was adjusted by the time it takes to produce the required consumables with some assumptions made about the exact bonuses available for each skill. Use a copy of this spreadsheet to compare with your builds ([https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JAuROH4I_dNph9VwBXx7ffoGnWcoHlbsW0doWMBIPU0/edit?usp=sharing link]).
Prayers: {{PrayerIcon|Ultimate Strength}} & {{PrayerIcon|Incredible Reflexes}}


===Gear Options===
{{Equipment/Recommended
|style = Melee
|helm1 = (G) Adamant Helmet
|body1 = (G) Adamant Platebody
|legs1 = (G) Adamant Platelegs
|boots1 = (G) Adamant Boots
|gloves1 = Paladin Gloves
|cape1 = Knight's Cape
|neck1 = Elite Amulet of Defence
|ring1 = Silver Diamond Ring
|weapon1 = Rune Claw
|shield1 = (G) Adamant Shield
|familiar11 = !{{Synergy|Occultist|Minotaur}}
}}


This section gives some alternative gear suggestions, in descending order of preference, based on the equipment available while idling the {{ZoneIcon|Volcanic Cave}}.


=====Gloves=====
===[[Combat Simulator]] Export===


{| class="wikitable"
[https://pastebin.com/6YpsYaAH Combat Simulator Export]
|-
! Item
! DR
! Requirements
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Paladin Gloves}}
| 4%
| none
|-
| {{ItemIcon|(U) Red D-hide Vambraces}}
| 4%
| {{SkillReq|Ranged|60}}
|-
| {{ItemIcon|(U) Black D-hide Vambraces}}
| 5%
| {{SkillReq|Ranged|70}}
|-
| {{ItemIcon|(U) Ancient D-hide Vambraces}}
| 6%
| {{SkillReq|Ranged|80}}
|}


Note:
==Magic==
* Get the {{ItemIcon|(U) Ancient D-hide Vambraces}} from the {{ZoneIcon|Dragons Den}} and these provide a good mid-game DR.
* Craft the {{ItemIcon|(U) Red D-hide Vambraces}} and {{ItemIcon|(U) Black D-hide Vambraces}} with {{SkillReq|Crafting|73}} or higher, or as a reward from the {{ZoneIcon|Spider Forest}}
* Get the {{ItemIcon|Paladin Gloves|Gloves}} from the {{Icon|Paladin|type=monster}}


=====Cape=====
{{Skill|Magic}} has a clear time of roughly 6 minutes with the provided setup. <br>
This will require {{SkillReq|Runecrafting|60}} so the {{SkillReq|Runecrafting|70}} cap unlock needs to be obtained.


In order of preference:
===Gear===


{| class="wikitable"
{{Synergy|Witch|Yak}} has a large impact on both [[Food]] consumed and clear speed due to having to eat less. <br>
|-
This setup uses roughly 330 {{ItemIcon|Lobster}} per clear.
! Item
! Provides
! Notes
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Skull Cape}}
| 3% DR
| Reduces {{Skill|Melee}} accuracy, so best for {{Skill|Magic}} builds
|-
| {{AoD}} {{ItemIcon|Golden Fire Cape}}
| 3% DR
| Upgrade of the {{ItemIcon|Fire Cape}}
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Fire Cape}}
| 2% DR
| After clearing {{ZoneIcon|Volcanic Cave}} once
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Knight's Cape}}
| 1% DR
| {{SkillReq|Thieving|66}}
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Firemaking Skillcape}}
| XP boost
| {{SkillReq|Firemaking|99}} and no DR increase
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Obsidian Cape}}
| Spend less food
| No DR increase
|}


=====Boots=====
Spell: {{Icon|Fire Wave|type=spell}} <br>
Aurora: {{Icon|Surge II|type=aurora}} '''(Optional)''' <br>
Prayers: {{PrayerIcon|Mystic Will}} & {{PrayerIcon|Mystic Lore}}
 
{{Equipment/Recommended
|style = Magic
|helm1 = Fire Adept Wizard Hat
|body1 = Fire Adept Wizard Robes
|legs1 = Fire Adept Wizard Bottoms
|boots1 = Fire Adept Wizard Boots
|gloves1 = Paladin Gloves
|cape1 = Skull Cape
|neck1 = Elite Amulet of Magic
|ring1 = Silver Diamond Ring
|weapon1 = Magic Wand (Powerful)
|shield1 = (G) Adamant Shield
|familiar11 = !{{Synergy|Witch|Yak}}
}}


{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Item
! DR%
! Requirements
|-
| {{ItemIcon|(G) Dragon Boots}}
| 6%
| {{SkillReq|Defence|60}}
|-
| {{ItemIcon|(G) Rune Boots}}
| 5%
| {{SkillReq|Defence|40}}
|}


=====Ring=====


{| class="wikitable"
===[[Combat Simulator]] Export===
|-
! Item
! Benefit
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Sandstorm Ring}}
| Solid DPS increase for Melee, falls off in power if using enough buffs from other skills.
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Silver Diamond Ring}}
| 1% DR
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Aorpheat's Signet Ring}}
| 5% chance to double {{ItemIcon|Elite Chest}} and 100% more money.
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| {{ItemIcon|Ring of Wealth}}
| 7% chance to double {{ItemIcon|Elite Chest}}.
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| {{ItemIcon|Ring of Blade Echoes}}
| Powerful melee dps increase, costs more prayer/potions per hit.
|-
| {{ItemIcon|Ring of Spirit Power}}
| Powerful magic dps increase, does not affect Ancient Magicks.
|}


=== TL/DR ===
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In summary, the suggested order of equipment is:
# Obtain the {{ItemIcon|Sunset Rapier}} and the {{ItemIcon|Sandstorm Ring}}
# Perform 100 {{ZoneIcon|Volcanic Cave}} clears as Melee to unclock {{Icon|Slicing Winds|type=spell}}
# Do the remainder of {{ZoneIcon|Volcanic Cave}} clears with {{Icon|Slicing Winds|type=spell}} with the Surge aurora.




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Latest revision as of 07:44, 6 June 2024

This page is up to date (v1.2.2).

The Volcanic Cave is the dungeon that unlocks all of the Legendary dungeons. The guide covers gives recommendations on gear needed to idle this dungeon. Idling has a significantly higher skill and equipment requirements than manual clears.

Why Clear Volcanic Cave?

Ancient Armour is not required for Air God Dungeon if you're willing to Manual Eat that dungeon 2-5 times.
It is hotly debated what the correct course of action would be in many circumstances. This guide will not recommend either way and will merely present the options to the Player.


According to simulations, to get the full Ancient Armour set it will likely take:

  • 640 clears with a 50% chance
  • 817 clears with a 75% chance
  • 1377 clears with a 95% chance

When to Clear Volcanic Cave?

There are no downsides to attempting Volcanic Cave early as you will obtain powerful gear if you manage to complete it. However, it will be a significant challenge if you attempt this dungeon under-levelled.

In general, you will want at least Hitpoints Level 70 so that you can equip the Ancient Armor and you should be able to complete Dragons Den relatively easily before attempting this dungeon. Ideally, you will want sufficient Auto Eat to survive the dungeon without resorting to manual eating, but if you take this route then see the last section for further recommendations on how to survive the dungeon the hard way.

Ancient Magicks

After you clear the Volcanic Cave 100 times you gain access to Ancient Magicks which are a more powerful form of magic. When you have a Ancient Magicks spell equipped, there are no curses available, but you can still use Auroras.

The spells you receive are:

  • Winds is best used when your chance to hit is relatively low because you are guaranteed not to miss if your accuracy is 20,000+.
  • Ignite is a more powerful spell and has a good chance of killing monsters in one-shot.
  • Icicle Volley is a good all rounder, and can be used in all other cases.

Ancient Magick spells do not scale in the same way as standard magic (i.e. with equipment buffs and debuffs), but they are still impacted by the Combat Triangle in the normal way. Typically, when you first obtain Ancient Magicks it is more powerful than the regular magic and so should used in preference. However, these fall off relatively quickly.


Standard Guide

The following Setups were calculated without any Pets, Astrology or Potions.
These Guides will only assume the required Hitpoints and Agility based on not having any of those, if you do have Pets like Leonardo or Finn, the Cat, you may be able to get away with slightly less.


Melee

The following table shows a Rune Armour setup. Both sets have roughly the same 13 clears per hour.

Gear

You can equip a Sandstorm Ring for around 3.5-4 more clears per hour. You will need 1 more level in Hitpoints.

Prayers: Incredible Reflexes & Chivalry


Agility

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Pre 100 Clear Volcanic Magic

Magic is slightly higher than Melee at this point at roughly 15 clears per hour. Yet they are lower if Melee uses Sandstorm Ring. The requirements are however lower. You will only need either Hitpoints Level 72 and Agility Level 50 or Hitpoints Level 78 and no Agility. Either Skill combination will still require you to use Weakening III.

Gear

Spell: Fire Surge
Curse: Weakening III
Prayers: Mystic Lore & Mystic Might



Agility


Fire Robes have the exact same stats as Air Robes. The secondary effect of robes (+20 minimum hit for matching spells) outweighs the damage increase of higher level spells. However, you should use the highest level spell and robe combination available to you.

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100+ Volcanoes Magic

After clearing the Volcanic Cave 100 times you will unlock Ancient Magicks which require a minimum of Magic Level 70.
We will however be using Icicle Volley which requires Magic Level 74.
You will also require Hitpoints Level 77, Agility Level 80 and Prayer Level 80.
You can play around in the Combat Simulator to find your optimal skill and prayer combination. This has an average clear speed of 32 per hour.

Gear

Spell: Icicle Volley
Aurora: Surge II (Optional)
Prayers: Mystic Might & Stone Skin

Agility


Magic builds using Ancient Magicks generally produce more drops per hour than the Melee equivalents. However, due to the number of runes needed, and the non-scaling nature of Ancient Magicks, as you progress Melee builds will eventually give faster clear times.

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Manual eating

The gear needed for a manual run through the dungeon is significantly lower than needed for idling. However, it also depends on how well you time your eating as this will interrupt your attack and lengthen the combat time.

In general, if you are considering a manual run it is recommended that:

  • You have Defence Level 70 so that you can equip the Ancient armor as soon as it becomes available.
  • You have the highest Auto Eat tier possible to avoid accidental deaths
  • You use a Melee build with a fast weapon, such as Sunset Rapier, so that you can recover quickly after eating.
  • You start with the highest DR and HP so that you have an easier time.

For example, in theory, this build could work with a hard cap of 40 for all skills (i.e. Hitpoints Level 40):

In addition:

However, any improvements on this equipment set would be highly recommended as clearing the dungeon with this build would take around 13 minutes.

Manual eating has a significantly lower requirement, but requires skill to not die.

Ancient Relics Guide

Suggestions assume no Pets, Relics, Agility, Cartography or Astrology.

Just like all the previous Dungeons this will require you to Manual Eat again.


It is suggested you get either Adamant Armour or Rune Armour at this point.
Whichever Armour tier you choose, you will be using the same for Air God Dungeon.
If you wish to continue with Magic that is possible to, you will need a Fire Adept Wizard Gear Set as well as skill cap 70 unlocked.


Make sure you spam Eat through Prat, the Protector of Secretss Volley Attack, this attack hits 3 times.
Also be mindful of Malcs, the Guardian of Melvors Double-Claw attack, this hits twice for a large amount of damage.

Melee

Melee is the slightly slower version of the 2, however it does not have a Rune cost, the Food cost is about the same.

Gear

The average clear time of this dungeon is roughly 5.5 minutes with Melee You can use Ice Sword as an alternative, this will however take about 2.5 minutes longer to clear.

The clear speed of Adamant Armour and Rune Armour is about the same.
Adamant Armour uses roughly 390 Lobster for a single clear.
Rune Armour uses roughly 345 Lobster for a single clear.

Swapping in a Sandstorm Ring will greatly increase your kill speed, this may however take up to 5-8 hours to obtain and won't be used for that long. This is not recommended.

Using Occultist SynergyIcon.png Minotaur will greatly increase your clear speed.


Prayers: Ultimate Strength & Incredible Reflexes


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Magic

Magic has a clear time of roughly 6 minutes with the provided setup.
This will require Runecrafting Level 60 so the Runecrafting Level 70 cap unlock needs to be obtained.

Gear

Witch SynergyIcon.png Yak has a large impact on both Food consumed and clear speed due to having to eat less.
This setup uses roughly 330 Lobster per clear.

Spell: Fire Wave
Aurora: Surge II (Optional)
Prayers: Mystic Will & Mystic Lore


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