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All calculations are done for the {{Icon|Hardcore}}/{{Icon|Adventure}}.<br> | All calculations are done for the {{Icon|Hardcore}}/{{Icon|Adventure}}.<br> | ||
If you play {{Icon|Melee|notext=true}} [[Game_Mode#Official_Game_Modes|Standard]] and have lower HP or DR, use [https:// | If you play {{Icon|Melee|notext=true}} [[Game_Mode#Official_Game_Modes|Standard]] and have lower HP or DR, use [https://zxv975.github.io/CanIIdle/ Can I Idle] or [[Combat Simulator]] to check if you can survive with your build. | ||
====Melee==== | ====Melee==== | ||
{{ZoneIcon|Volcanic Cave}} is usually done with {{Icon|Melee}} because the {{ItemIcon|Dragon Helmet|dragon}} armor set requires only {{SkillReq|Smithing|99}} to produce. It then can be [[Upgrading Items|trimmed]] to provide 30% DR. | {{ZoneIcon|Volcanic Cave}} is usually done with {{Icon|Melee}} because the {{ItemIcon|Dragon Helmet|dragon}} armor set requires only {{SkillReq|Smithing|99}} to produce. It then can be [[Upgrading Items|trimmed]] to provide 30% DR. | ||
Below is the melee build that requires {{Icon|Hitpoints|qty=820|type=skill}} to idle the dungeon on any game mode. However, pay attention that even slightly less DR or HP will mean death for this build because it hangs a hair breadth away from the max hit of {{Icon|Malcs, the Guardian of Melvor|type=monster|Malcs}}. Check with [https:// | Below is the melee build that requires {{Icon|Hitpoints|qty=820|type=skill}} to idle the dungeon on any game mode. However, pay attention that even slightly less DR or HP will mean death for this build because it hangs a hair breadth away from the max hit of {{Icon|Malcs, the Guardian of Melvor|type=monster|Malcs}}. Check with [https://zxv975.github.io/CanIIdle/ Can I Idle] or [[Combat Simulator]] to see if you can idle with your build. Also, the {{ItemIcon|Sandstorm Ring}} is very important for your clear time. | ||
Lower tiers of armor may be used if HP/DR is increased through other sources such as {{Skill|Agility}}, {{Skill|Summoning}}, or more {{Skill|Hitpoints}} levels. | |||
{{Equipment/Recommended | {{Equipment/Recommended | ||
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Check if you can fulfil the accuracy quota with the gear available to you either with the [[Combat Simulator]] or by checking your out of combat stats. 20k accuracy is important because after that number {{Icon|Slicing Winds|type=spell}} cannot miss, becoming a top-DPS spell against the dungeon at this point of progression. | Check if you can fulfil the accuracy quota with the gear available to you either with the [[Combat Simulator]] or by checking your out of combat stats. 20k accuracy is important because after that number {{Icon|Slicing Winds|type=spell}} cannot miss, becoming a top-DPS spell against the dungeon at this point of progression. | ||
With sufficient accuracy rating, {{ItemIcon|Miolite Shield}} may be swapped out for a ranged or melee shield with more DR such as {{ItemIcon|(G) Dragon Shield}} to lower other HP/DR requirements. | |||
{{Equipment/Recommended | {{Equipment/Recommended | ||
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| 10% | | 10% | ||
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| {{ | | {{Icon|Slicing Winds|type=spell}} | ||
| 23.5 | | 23.5 | ||
| 25.8 | | 25.8 | ||
| 0% | | 0% | ||
|- | |- | ||
| {{ | | {{Icon|Icicle Volley|type=spell}} | ||
| 18.1 | | 18.1 | ||
| 28.3+ | | 28.3+ | ||
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| {{ItemIcon|Ring of Blade Echoes}} | | {{ItemIcon|Ring of Blade Echoes}} | ||
| Powerful melee dps increase, costs more prayer/potions per hit. | | Powerful melee dps increase, costs more prayer/potions per hit. | ||
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| {{ItemIcon|Ring of Spirit Power}} | | {{ItemIcon|Ring of Spirit Power}} | ||
| Powerful magic dps increase, does not affect Ancient Magicks. | | Powerful magic dps increase, does not affect Ancient Magicks. | ||
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== Conclusion == | == Conclusion == | ||
The suggested order of actions is as follows: | The suggested order of actions with the LEAST effort put into support skills is as follows: | ||
# Get {{ItemIcon|Sunset Rapier}}, | # Get the {{ItemIcon|Sunset Rapier}}, | ||
# Get {{ItemIcon|Sandstorm Ring}}, | # Get the {{ItemIcon|Sandstorm Ring}}, | ||
# Do 100 {{ZoneIcon|Volcanic Cave}} clears as Melee, | # Do 100 {{ZoneIcon|Volcanic Cave}} clears as Melee, | ||
# Do the rest of {{ZoneIcon|Volcanic Cave}} clears with {{Icon|Slicing Winds|type=spell}}. | # Do the rest of {{ZoneIcon|Volcanic Cave}} clears with {{Icon|Slicing Winds|type=spell}}. | ||
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[[Category:Guides]] | [[Category:Guides]] | ||