How to kill Barrows Brothers OSRS

How to kill Barrows Brothers OSRS

Killing the Barrows brothers in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) is a popular mid-to-high-level activity that can yield valuable rewards. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to effectively complete a Barrows run:

Requirements

  1. Combat Level: Recommended 70+ in Attack, Strength, Defence, and Magic.
  2. Prayer Level: 43+ for protection prayers.
  3. Equipment: Gear that provides good melee, magic, and ranged defenses. A mix of Barrows gear, dragon gear, or even some lower-level gear can suffice.

Recommended Gear

  1. Weapon: Trident of the Seas/Swamp (Magic) or a good melee weapon (Abyssal whip).
  2. Armor: Barrows armor, Dragon armor, or any high-defense gear.
  3. Prayer Gear: Proselyte armor or Initiate armor for prayer bonuses.
  4. Inventory:
    • Spade (required to dig up the brothers)
    • Runes for Magic spells (e.g., Fire Wave, Fire Bolt, or higher-level spells)
    • Prayer potions (3-4)
    • Food (Sharks or better)
    • Teleport runes or tabs for emergency escapes
    • Barrows teleport tab or Drakan's Medallion for quick access
    • A few Super Restore or Saradomin Brews
    • A ranged weapon (optional for Ahrim)

How to Get There

  1. Barrows Teleport Tab: The fastest method, can be bought or made.
  2. Fairy Ring: Use code BKR, then run south-east.
  3. Ectophial: Teleport to Port Phasmatys and run south-west.
  4. Drakan's Medallion: Teleport to the Barrows.

The Brothers

There are six Barrows brothers, each with different attack styles:

  1. Dharok the Wretched (Melee): Low defense but can hit very high when at low health.
  2. Karil the Tainted (Ranged): Uses ranged attacks, relatively low defense.
  3. Ahrim the Blighted (Magic): Uses magic attacks, weak to ranged.
  4. Verac the Defiled (Melee): Ignores armor and prayer, moderate defense.
  5. Guthan the Infested (Melee): Heals when he hits, moderate defense.
  6. Torag the Corrupted (Melee): High defense, moderate damage.

Strategy

Setup

  1. Digging: Use a spade on the mounds to dig into the crypts of the brothers.
  2. Prayer Management: Activate the appropriate protection prayer before engaging each brother.
    • Dharok: Protect from Melee.
    • Karil: Protect from Missiles.
    • Ahrim: Protect from Magic.
    • Verac: Protect from Melee (but be cautious of his ability to hit through prayer).
    • Guthan: Protect from Melee.
    • Torag: Protect from Melee.

Killing the Brothers

  1. Dharok: Engage him first. Use Protect from Melee and keep your health high to avoid his powerful hits.
  2. Karil: Use Protect from Missiles and take him down with Magic or Melee.
  3. Ahrim: Use Protect from Magic. Use Ranged attacks to take him down quickly.
  4. Verac: Use Protect from Melee, but remember he can hit through prayer.
  5. Guthan: Use Protect from Melee, be ready for his healing.
  6. Torag: Use Protect from Melee.

The Tunnels

  1. Entering: One of the brothers will be in the tunnels; you won't fight him above ground.
  2. Navigation: Navigate through the tunnels to find the central room with the chest.
  3. Kill Count: Kill the skeletons, bloodworms, and other creatures to get at least 6 kill count (KC) for optimal rewards.
  4. Chest Room: The final brother will appear when you open the chest. Defeat him while keeping prayer active and loot the chest for rewards.

Additional Tips

  • Quick Prayers: Set up your quick prayers to switch easily.
  • Hotkeys: Use F-keys for quick inventory and prayer switching.
  • Economy: Use lower-cost spells and gear if you’re starting out to maximize profits.

By following this guide, you should be able to efficiently and effectively complete Barrows runs, maximizing your chances of obtaining valuable rewards. Good luck!

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