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Giant Mole Exterminator’s Handbook - Ranging Technique Ultimate Power Barrows Guide - Introduction and Overview, Including Benefits, Risks and Costs

Deep in Morytania, past the darkness of the Mort Myre swamp, lies The Barrows, a set of six tombs holding the remains of fallen heroes from a time long past. Rumors abound of great treasures for those who explore these crypts—and also of great dangers, especially in the form of retribution from the spirits of the six brothers who were laid to rest within. Will you dare to risk life and limb to venture into these tombs and see what awaits you…?

Alright, alright, wait a second. That’s all nice and dramatic, but let’s get back to reality a bit here. If you are a reasonably experienced RuneScape player, chances are pretty good that you already know about The Barrows, and you’ve probably even been there a few times—maybe more than a few. But do you really know how to do The Barrows in the fastest, most efficient way? Are you still using the same slow, antiquated methods you used when you were level 80? And do you still fall for the myth that you must lose money every run unless you are lucky enough to get a Barrows item frequently?

Well, whether you are new to the Barrows or someone who’s been doing it for months, this guide will tell you not just how to do The Barrows, but how to do it the expert way: Ultimate Power Barrows. I’ve spend dozens of hours testing and retesting and refining various Barrows approaches, and have discovered several techniques to get through The Barrows quickly, safely and effectively. Even better, you will make money on every trip—even if the goddess of luck looks the other way when it comes to getting rare drops.

I’ll start off this guide with an introduction to The Barrows, explaining briefly the history behind it, the reasons you may want to do it, and also what the risks and requirements are. I’ll describe The Barrows to you, explaining what you have to do to complete the minigame, and introduce you to each of the six Barrows brothers, telling you about their strengths and weaknesses. I’ll explore some of the strategy issues that I have discovered after hundreds of Barrows runs, discuss critical tradeoffs, analyze particular pieces of equipment and how they fit into effective Barrowing, and share with you some essential tips and tricks. Last but certainly not least, I will outline several highly refined methods for getting to that Barrows chest fast and with little cost in terms of potions or food.

NOTE: The Ultimate Power Barrows Guide is intended primarily for high level players who are looking for ways to do The Barrows in a fast and efficient manner. If you are below level 100 and are able to do The Barrows only with difficulty—say, completing a single run using prayer pots and an inventory of food—then the techniques described here will not be appropriate for you. For more details, see the discussion of quest, skill and equipment prerequisites.

NOTE: Yes, technically The Barrows is a minigame. However, it is a combat minigame that effectively boils down to killing monsters in a particular way to get loot from them, so I felt it fit best here in TruthScape Monster Secrets.

Giant Mole Exterminator’s Handbook - Ranging Technique Ultimate Power Barrows Guide - Introduction and Overview, Including Benefits, Risks and Costs