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Adjust equipment set recommendations - expansion items should not be the primary recommendation for base game content, unless there is no alternative
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{{Disclaimer|This section is still a work in progress to account for new items in both expansions. It will be updated as the meta changes and more strategies are discovered.}}
This guide is intended to be mobile-friendly as the UI can make switching difficult. Thus, there will be a focus on limiting the amount of switching necessary, from gear to prayers. Using a web browser or PC will help, as you will be able to swap gear much faster, but is not required. Using a PC will allow you to switch prayers, gear, or spells to optimize [[Glossary|DPS]], but these will not be discussed in depth.
 
This writeup is intended to be mobile-friendly as the UI can make switching difficult. Thus, there will be a focus on limiting the amount of switching necessary, from gear to prayers. Using a web browser or PC will help, as you will be able to swap gear much faster, but is not required. Using a PC will allow you to switch prayers, gear, or spells to optimize DPS, but these will not be discussed in depth.


==Event Mechanics==
==Event Mechanics==
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===Unhallowed Wasteland, 100% Slayer Negation Sets===
===Unhallowed Wasteland, 100% Slayer Negation Sets===
This is the most important set and is targeted for {{ZoneIcon|Unhallowed Wasteland}}. You can use this set for the remaining {{Skill|Slayer}} areas, but it will be helpful to swap to the other sets to optimize your damage output. The important part about this gear set is reaching 100% slayer negation, no matter how you reach it.
This is the most important set and is targeted for {{ZoneIcon|Unhallowed Wasteland}}. You can use this set for the remaining {{Skill|Slayer}} areas, but it will be helpful to swap to the other sets to optimize your damage output. The important part about this gear set is reaching 100% slayer negation, which may be achieved with the below equipment plus the {{AgilityIcon|Pillar of Combat}}. If available, {{TotH}} {{ItemIcon|Explorers Map II}} can be used to allow for alternative equipment choices for either the [[Ring]] or [[Passive Slot]].


If the {{ItemIcon|Ultima Godsword}} has not been obtained yet, the {{ItemIcon|Infernal Claw}} and {{ItemIcon|Tidal Edge}} are alternatives. If these are to be used, the {{ItemIcon|Dragonfire Shield}} should be equipped in the offhand.
If the {{ItemIcon|Ultima Godsword}} has not been obtained yet, the {{ItemIcon|Infernal Claw}} and {{ItemIcon|Tidal Edge}} are alternatives. If these are to be used, the {{ItemIcon|Dragonfire Shield}} should be equipped in the offhand.
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When using the {{ItemIcon|Ultima Godsword}}, your attack style should be set on Slash and not Stab as the bonuses are significantly higher.
When using the {{ItemIcon|Ultima Godsword}}, your attack style should be set on Slash and not Stab as the bonuses are significantly higher.


With the {{AoD}} [[Atlas of Discovery Expansion]], [[Gems]] can be used, and {{ItemIcon|Malevolent Ward Shield}} may be used in place of {{ItemIcon|Earth Layered Shield}} for the magic equipment set, however this is by no means required.


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| {{ItemIcon|Agile Gem}}
| {{AoD}} {{ItemIcon|Agile Gem}}
| {{ItemIcon|Agile Gem}}
| {{AoD}} {{ItemIcon|Agile Gem}}
| {{ItemIcon|Agile Gem}}
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| {{ItemIcon|Scaled Shield}}
| {{ItemIcon|Malevolent Ward Shield}}
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| {{ItemIcon|Explorers Map II}}
| {{ItemIcon|Whetstone}}
| {{ItemIcon|Explorers Map II}}
| {{ItemIcon|Ranged Hinder Scroll}}
| {{ItemIcon|Explorers Map II}}
| {{ItemIcon|Magic Hinder Scroll}}
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When using the {{ItemIcon|Ultima Godsword}}, your attack style should be set on Slash and not Stab as the bonuses are significantly higher.
When using the {{ItemIcon|Ultima Godsword}}, your attack style should be set on Slash and not Stab as the bonuses are significantly higher.
With the {{AoD}} [[Atlas of Discovery Expansion]], [[Gems]] can be used, {{ItemIcon|Pirate Hook}} can be used in the [[Passive Slot]] for all styles, and {{ItemIcon|Malevolent Ward Shield}} may be used in place of {{ItemIcon|Earth Layered Shield}} for the magic equipment set, however this is by no means required.


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| {{ItemIcon|Agile Gem}}
| {{AoD}} {{ItemIcon|Agile Gem}}
| {{ItemIcon|Agile Gem}}
| {{AoD}} {{ItemIcon|Agile Gem}}
| {{ItemIcon|Agile Gem}}
| {{AoD}} {{ItemIcon|Agile Gem}}
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| {{ItemIcon|Scaled Shield}}
| {{ItemIcon|Scaled Shield}}
| {{ItemIcon|Malevolent Ward Shield}}
| {{ItemIcon|Earth Layered Shield}}
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| [[File:Slot passive.png|36px|frameless]]
| [[File:Slot passive.png|36px|frameless]]
| {{ItemIcon|Pirate Hook}}
| {{ItemIcon|Elder Crown}}
| {{ItemIcon|Pirate Hook}}
| {{ItemIcon|Elder Crown}}
| {{ItemIcon|Pirate Hook}}
| {{ItemIcon|Elder Crown}}
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| [[File:Slot consumable.png|36px|frameless]]
| [[File:Slot consumable.png|36px|frameless]]
| {{ItemIcon|Explorers Map II}}
| {{ItemIcon|Whetstone}}
| {{ItemIcon|Explorers Map II}}
| {{ItemIcon|Ranged Hinder Scroll}}
| {{ItemIcon|Explorers Map II}}
| {{ItemIcon|Magic Hinder Scroll}}
|}
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When using the {{ItemIcon|Ultima Godsword}}, your attack style should be set on Slash and not Stab as the bonuses are significantly higher.
When using the {{ItemIcon|Ultima Godsword}}, your attack style should be set on Slash and not Stab as the bonuses are significantly higher.
With the {{AoD}} [[Atlas of Discovery Expansion]], [[Gems]] can be used, {{ItemIcon|Pirate Hook}} can be used in the [[Passive Slot]] for the melee & magic styles, and {{ItemIcon|Malevolent Ward Shield}} may be used in place of {{ItemIcon|Earth Layered Shield}} for the magic equipment set, however this is by no means required.


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| {{ItemIcon|Agile Gem}}
| {{AoD}} {{ItemIcon|Agile Gem}}
| {{ItemIcon|Agile Gem}}
| {{AoD}} {{ItemIcon|Agile Gem}}
| {{ItemIcon|Agile Gem}}
| {{AoD}} {{ItemIcon|Agile Gem}}
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| [[File:Slot shield.png|36px|frameless]]
| [[File:Slot shield.png|36px|frameless]]
| {{ItemIcon|Scaled Shield}}
| {{ItemIcon|Scaled Shield}}
| {{ItemIcon|Malevolent Ward Shield}}
| {{ItemIcon|Earth Layered Shield}}
|-
|-
| [[File:Slot passive.png|36px|frameless]]
| [[File:Slot passive.png|36px|frameless]]
| {{ItemIcon|Pirate Hook}}
| {{ItemIcon|Elder Crown}}
| {{ItemIcon|Deadeye Amulet}}
| {{ItemIcon|Deadeye Amulet}}
| {{ItemIcon|Pirate Hook}}
| {{ItemIcon|Elder Crown}}
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|-
| [[File:Slot consumable.png|36px|frameless]]
| [[File:Slot consumable.png|36px|frameless]]
| {{ItemIcon|Explorers Map II}}
| {{ItemIcon|Whetstone}}
| {{ItemIcon|Explorers Map II}}
| {{ItemIcon|Ranged Hinder Scroll}}
| {{ItemIcon|Explorers Map II}}
| {{ItemIcon|Magic Hinder Scroll}}
|}
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===Consumables===
===Consumables===
*Food:
*Food:
**{{ItemIcon|Whale}} or similar. you want a food item that heals for a large amount all at once, so that one click heals you for the vast majority of your HP no matter what.
**{{ItemIcon|Whale}} or similar. You want a food item that heals for a large amount all at once, so that one click heals you for the vast majority of your HP no matter what.
*Potions:
*Potions:
**{{Icon|Diamond Luck Potion|Diamond Luck Potions}} for the entire event. {{TotH}} if you are using {{Skill|Agility|Waterfall Crossing}}, the diamond luck potions should be substituted for other potions, but preferably {{ItemIcon|Damage Reduction Potion IV}}.
**{{Icon|Diamond Luck Potion|Diamond Luck Potions}} for the entire event. {{TotH}} if you are using {{Skill|Agility|Waterfall Crossing}}, the diamond luck potions should be substituted for other potions, but preferably {{ItemIcon|Damage Reduction Potion IV}}.