1. Should i use my prayer on verac if i'm not useing prayer potions? I have enough prayer for about 2 and a half brothers. If your Killing him first go right ahead since the crypt already drains prayer. he still hits through it mostly. 2. Whats the kill count again to get runes? 10+ for bloods and bolt racks. 3. Well, someone told me it was bad to open the chest before killing the brother, why is that? Its bad because you havnt concluded the 6 brother kill count, which is your whole chance of getting barrows. 4. Average drop rate of any barrows piece? Random.