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==Event Mechanics==
==Event Mechanics==
Event mechanics are explained on the [[Impending_Darkness_Event#Event_Mechanics|Impending Darkness Event]] page. In summary, you will need to clear 4 slayer areas a total of 5 times to complete the entire event. At the end of every area cleared, a harder Boss monster will spawn - it is simply a regular monster with extra combat modifiers. At the end of every round of 4 slayer areas cleared, Bane will spawn. You will have time to swap gear before starting the fight with Bane.
Event mechanics are explained on the [[Impending_Darkness_Event#Event_Mechanics|Impending Darkness Event]] page. In summary, you will need to clear 4 {{Skill|Slayer}} areas a total of 5 times to complete the entire event. At the end of every area cleared, a harder Boss monster will spawn - it is simply a regular monster with extra combat modifiers. At the end of every round of 4 slayer areas cleared, {{MonsterIcon|Bane}} will spawn. You will have time to swap gear before starting the fight with {{MonsterIcon|Bane}}.


==Setup==
==Setup==
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You will need to equip each outlined set as you will be switching between equipment sets frequently.  
You will need to equip each outlined set as you will be switching between equipment sets frequently.  


Gear is DR-focused for both mobile- and hardcore-friendly completion. The rewards given while clearing the event are not required but may help with DPS if you so choose to use them. Maximum Skillcape is non-negotiable, as fights take place in the slayer area.
Gear is DR-focused for both mobile- and {{Icon|Hardcore}}-friendly completion. The rewards given while clearing the event are not required but may help with DPS if you so choose to use them. The {{ItemIcon|Maximum Skillcape}} is non-negotiable, as fights take place in Slayer areas.


====Slayer Negation Sets====
====Slayer Negation Sets====
This is the most important set and is targeted for Unhallowed Wasteland. You can use this set for the remaining slayer areas, but it will be helpful to swap to God Armor for better bonuses once completed.
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 God Armor for better bonuses once completed.
=====Melee=====
=====Melee=====
If you choose the immune to stun modifier, switch off Fighter Amulet.
If you choose the immune to stun modifier, switch off {{ItemIcon|Fighter Amulet}}.
 
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====God Armor Set====
====God Armour Set====
The god armor sets can be used for all slayer areas beside Unhallowed Wasteland. Being mobile-focused, an emphasis on DR options is preferred. Thus Terran and ELS are recommended but can be swapped for Ragnar and DPS shields respectively if you feel comfortable.
The God Armour sets can be used for all Slayer areas beside {{ZoneIcon|Unhallowed Wasteland}}. Being mobile-focused, an emphasis on DR options is preferred. Thus Terran and ELS are recommended, but can be swapped for Ragnar and DPS shields respectively if you feel comfortable.
 
=====Melee=====
=====Melee=====
If you choose the immune to stun modifier, switch off Fighter Amulet.
If you choose the immune to stun modifier, switch off {{ItemIcon|Fighter Amulet}}.
 
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===Potions===
===Potions===
Diamond Luck Potions for the entire event.  
{{Icon|Diamond Luck Potion|Diamond Luck Potions}} for the entire event.  


===Summoning===
===Summoning===
Dragon + respective combat style for each set.
{{ItemIcon|Dragon}} + respective Combat style for each set.


===Astrology===
===Astrology===
Maximize combat-focused astrology bonuses. Not going into detail of this since it's far more difficult to easily change astrology modifiers than agility obstacles, and the difference/improvement will be minimal.
Maximize combat-focused {{Skill|Astrology}} bonuses. However, the difference is relatively small, so don't focus on getting optimal bonuses.


==Modifier Tier List==
==Modifier Tier List==
Listed from best (choose it) to worse (avoid it). You can start and stop the event when beginning to fish for a decent first modifier. If you receive choices of modifiers or a series of modifiers after a few rounds that are completely awful, you can always restart the event for better RNG.
Listed from best (choose it) to worse (avoid it). You can start and stop the event when beginning to fish for a decent first modifier. If you receive choices of modifiers or a series of modifiers after a few rounds that are completely awful, you can always restart the event for better RNG.
# +100% chance to ignore Stuns and Freezes, Immune to Sleep
# +100% chance to ignore Stuns and Freezes, Immune to Sleep
# +20% Maximum Hit, +20% Accuracy Rating
# +20% Maximum Hit, +20% Accuracy Rating
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# +15% chance to apply affliction when attacking, +15% Lifesteal
# +15% chance to apply affliction when attacking, +15% Lifesteal
# Slayer Area Effects are 5% Stronger
# Slayer Area Effects are 5% Stronger
# Heal 4% of current hitpoints every 2 turns, 40% of Maximum Hit added to Minimum Hit
# Heal 4% of current Hitpoints every 2 turns, 40% of Maximum Hit added to Minimum Hit


==Area Order==
==Area Order==
The recommended order of areas to clear are as follow:
The recommended order of areas to clear is as follows:
# Unhallowed Wasteland
# {{ZoneIcon|Unhallowed Wasteland}}
# Dark Waters
# {{ZoneIcon|Dark Waters}}
# Shrouded Badlands
# {{ZoneIcon|Shrouded Badlands}}
# Perilous Peaks
# {{ZoneIcon|Perilous Peaks}}


You can clear in any order you wish, but the recommended order minimizes gear swaps and optimizes Bane fight locations. It is strongly recommended to never clear Unhallowed Wasteland and Dark Waters last.
You can clear in any order you wish, but the recommended order minimizes gear swaps and optimizes {{MonsterIcon|Bane|nolink=true}} fight locations. It is strongly recommended to never clear {{ZoneIcon|Unhallowed Wasteland|nolink=true}} and {{ZoneIcon|Dark Waters|nolink=true}} last.


==Fight Details==
==Fight Details==
===Prayers===
===Prayers===
Prayer choice is different for each slayer area. Prayers are listed in priority order and are recommended this way to reduce the need to change them on mobile as it can be difficult given the UI.
{{Skill|Prayer}} choice is different for each Slayer area. Prayers are listed in priority order and are recommended this way to reduce the need to change them on mobile as it can be difficult given the UI.


Prayers for Bane fights will be Protect from combat style and Battleheart.
Prayers for Bane fights will be Protect from combat style and Battleheart.
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! Slayer Area !! Required Prayer !! Optional Prayer !! Reasoning
! Slayer Area !! Required Prayer !! Optional Prayer !! Reasoning
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| Shrouded Badlands || || Battleheart || There are no difficult base monsters. Battleheart for damage plus your choice of any desired DPS prayer.
| {{ZoneIcon|Shrouded Badlands}} || || {{PrayerIcon|Battleheart}} || There are no difficult base monsters. {{PrayerIcon|Battleheart|nolink=true}} for damage plus your choice of any desired DPS prayer.
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| Perilous Peaks || || Battleheart || There are no difficult base monsters. Battleheart for damage plus your choice of any desired DPS prayer.
| {{ZoneIcon|Perilous Peaks}} || || {{PrayerIcon|Battleheart}} || There are no difficult base monsters. {{PrayerIcon|Battleheart|nolink=true}} for damage plus your choice of any desired DPS prayer.
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| Dark Waters || Protect from Ranged || Battleheart, Stoneskin || Rokken can be scary, so Protect from Ranged is recommended for the entire area. Battleheart for damage or Stoneskin for extra DR safety for Rokken.
| {{ZoneIcon|Dark Waters}} || {{PrayerIcon|Protect from Ranged}} || {{PrayerIcon|Battleheart}}, {{PrayerIcon|Stone Skin}} || {{MonsterIcon|Rokken}} can be scary, so {{PrayerIcon|Protect from Ranged|nolink=true}} is recommended for the entire area. {{PrayerIcon|Battleheart|nolink=true}} for damage or {{PrayerIcon|Stone Skin|nolink=true}} for extra DR safety for {{MonsterIcon|Rokken|nolink=true}}.
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| Unhallowed Wasteland || Protect from Melee || Protect from Magic, Stoneskin, Battleheart || Protect from Melee is required for any Greater Skeletal Dragons. Protect from Magic is recommended to reduce Cursed Lich lifesteal but is not required. Stoneskin will help with Spiked Red Claws. If you feel comfortable, your second prayer can be Battleheart.
| {{ZoneIcon|Unhallowed Wasteland}} || {{PrayerIcon|Protect from Melee}} || {{PrayerIcon|Protect from Magic}}, {{PrayerIcon|Stone Skin}}, {{PrayerIcon|Battleheart}} || {{PrayerIcon|Protect from Melee|nolink=true}} is required for any {{MonsterIcon|Greater Skeletal Dragon|Greater Skeletal Dragons}}. {{PrayerIcon|Protect from Magic|nolink=true}} is recommended to reduce {{MonsterIcon|Cursed Lich}} lifesteal but is not required. {{PrayerIcon|Stone Skin|nolink=true}} will help with {{MonsterIcon|Spiked Red Claw|Spiked Red Claws}}. If you feel comfortable, your second Prayer can be {{PrayerIcon|Battleheart}}.
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===Eating Patterns===
===Eating Patterns===
{{ZoneIcon|Impending Darkness Event}} takes more attention than {{ZoneIcon|Into the Mist}}. High healing food such as {{ItemIcon|Whale (Perfect)}} are highly recommended. Pay attention to all attacks throughout the event, and Eat to full whenever in doubt. Listed below are the high priority monsters and attacks to watch out for.  
{{ZoneIcon|Impending Darkness Event}} takes more attention than {{ZoneIcon|Into the Mist}}. High healing food such as {{ItemIcon|Whale (Perfect)}} is highly recommended. Pay attention to all attacks throughout the event, and eat to full whenever in doubt. Listed below are the high priority monsters and attacks to watch out for.  
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| Rokken/Rokken Boss || Shockwave || Modifiers can make Rokken hurt, and a boss Rokken will be very fast. Eat to full.
| {{MonsterIcon|Rokken}}/Rokken Boss || Shockwave || Modifiers can make {{MonsterIcon|Rokken|nolink=true}} hurt, and a boss {{MonsterIcon|Rokken|nolink=true}} will be very fast. Eat to full.
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| {{MonsterIcon|Ku-tul}} || Curse of the Deep || If you don't switch to god armor, modifiers + affliction can make this hit hard, since ranged has no DR amulet. Eat to full.
| {{MonsterIcon|Ku-tul}} || Curse of the Deep || If you don't switch to god armor, modifiers + affliction can make this hit hard, since Ranged has no DR amulet. Eat to full.
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| {{MonsterIcon|Greater Skeletal Dragon}} || Bone Crush || Being stunned by a Bone Crush, the -10% DR debuff from Spiked Tail Whip, affliction stacks, plus any additional modifiers makes this pretty dangerous. If you have full debuffs (stun, -10% DR), Eat to full.
| {{MonsterIcon|Greater Skeletal Dragon}} || Bone Crush || Being stunned by a Bone Crush, the -10% DR debuff from Spiked Tail Whip, affliction stacks, plus any additional modifiers makes this pretty dangerous. If you have full debuffs (stun, -10% DR), Eat to full.
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===Area Fights===
===Area Fights===
These notes are strictly for the monsters in each area. Fire Surge is the recommended spell. Anguish III and Surge II are not required but do provide better dps; however, they will have to be selected every time you swap to your magic set.
These notes are strictly for the monsters in each area. {{Icon|Fire Surge|type=spell}} is the 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.
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| Shrouded Badlands || You can magic set and Ocean Song the entire area.
| {{ZoneIcon|Shrouded Badlands}} || You can use {{Skill|Magic}} and {{ItemIcon|Ocean Song}} the entire area.
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| Perilous Peaks || Swap each set for combat triangle advantage.
| {{ZoneIcon|Perilous Peaks}} || Swap each set for [[Combat Triangle]] advantage.
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| Dark Waters || Swap each set for combat triangle advantage.
| {{ZoneIcon|Dark Waters}} || Swap each set for Combat Triangle advantage.
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| Unhallowed Wasteland || Swap each set for combat triangle advantage. Incinerate and its burn can be used to help quickly DPS each melee UW monster if you wish, but Ocean Song and normal magic works fine.
| {{ZoneIcon|Unhallowed Wasteland}} || Swap each set for Combat Triangle advantage. Incinerate and its burn can be used to help quickly DPS each melee UW monster if you wish, but Ocean Song and normal magic works fine.
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===Bane Fights===
===Bane Fights===
Bane's attack style randomly rolls when he spawns. If you don't want to fight with a particular style, you can run - do not Stop the event as this will reset all progress - and reclear the slayer area to roll a new Bane spawn.
{{MonsterIcon|Bane|Bane's}} attack style randomly rolls when he spawns. If you don't want to fight with a particular style, you can run - do not Stop the event as this will reset all progress - and reclear the slayer area to roll a new {{MonsterIcon|Bane|nolink=true}} spawn.
 
====Melee Bane====
====Melee Bane====
Probably the most annoying style as the modifiers stack up. Nothing special, just let Tidal Edge do the work as you pay attention to his attacks.
Probably the most annoying style as the modifiers stack up. Nothing special, just let {{ItemIcon|Tidal Edge}} do the work as you pay attention to his attacks.
 
====Ranged Bane====
====Ranged Bane====
Decent fight due to the Dragon/Centaur synergy adding a lot of extra damage. Nothing special, as Shockwave is a strong weapon.
Decent fight due to the {{ItemIcon|Dragon}} + {{ItemIcon|Centaur}} synergy adding a lot of extra damage. Nothing special, as {{ItemIcon|Shockwave}} is a strong weapon.
 
====Magic Bane====
====Magic Bane====
Probably the easiest style as you can Incinerate the entire fight for guaranteed burn and damage. You can switch to any normal spell and start relying on Ocean Song as the burn damage will drop off around half HP if you want, but is not really necessary. You can use normal magic and Ocean Song the entire fight too. Using Incinerate the entire fight allows you to use Damage Reduction Potions instead of Diamond Luck as your hits are already guaranteed at 20k+ Accuracy Rating.  
Probably the easiest style as you can {{Icon|Incinerate|type=spell}} the entire fight for guaranteed burn and damage. You can switch to any normal spell and start relying on {{ItemIcon|Ocean Song}} as the burn damage will drop off around half HP if you want, but is not really necessary. You can use normal {{Skill|Magic}} and {{ItemIcon|Ocean Song|nolink=true}} the entire fight too. Using {{Icon|Incinerate|type=spell}} the entire fight allows you to use {{Icon|Damage Reduction Potion|Damage Reduction Potions}} instead of {{Icon|Diamond Luck Potion|Diamond Luck}} as your hits are already guaranteed at 20k+ Accuracy Rating.


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