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Barrows kill count

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I've heard many different opinions on what to get your killcount to. I've been doing barrows I believe this is my 20th trip and ive been getting it to 21. I have gotten bolt racsk every single time <.< , and was wondering if anyone knows whats a good number to get it to?

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16 and 21 are some of the best numbers to get it to.

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Which will most likely get me a barrows item, i mean i like the runes and bolt racks, but a warspear would be nice ya know :P

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kill count only applies to the runes and bolt racks

 

 

 

i've gotten barrow items with 6 kill count on up

 

 

 

and ove also gotten nothing but runes from 8 kill count on up

 

 

 

it has been said that the speed makes a diffrence to whats in the chest so i try to get a min of 8 kill count as long as im not in the tunnels for more than a few mins

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oh wow, i've been taking my time down there :wall: thanks, i'll try it out.

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I can only say I use twelve, my drops are listed in my sig.

 

That's around 100 trips maybe.

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wow nice drops. well ive heard between 8-16 so ill try 12 saty in the middle. thanks

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I use 12 but my friend has really good luck with 17

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i just did another run with kill count 9 and i tried doing thru fast, i got 500 minds 92 gp, and a few death and chaos..

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Getting a higher kill count is believed to net you more runes, thereby increasing your profit per run without getting a barrows item. A lower kill count will makes your runs faster, so that you can get more done and have more chances at a barrows item. You must find your balance.

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"We will certainly not be gaining money or members with this update. Instead, we are doing this for the good of the game, which is as dear to our hearts as it is to you."

- JAGEX, December 13, 2007

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so for a clear and final word, what do you suggest i do? higher killcount or lower killcount?

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so for a clear and final word, what do you suggest i do? higher killcount or lower killcount?

 

 

 

They just explained it all, it depends of what YOU want. If all you want is a barrow item and quick dont even bother raising the kill count, it's useless for you.

 

 

 

If you want to get alot of runes and bolt racks get your kill count up, 12-16 should be enought

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k thanks to anyone who posted. much appreciated. =D>

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Ok I'll try my best here.

 

As long as you kill all the brothers you have the same chance a barrows item.

 

Your kill count effects your other drops; coins, runes, bolt racks (I believe D meds and half keys too). To make your trips cost effective, ie you get enough profit to cover the costs, you should be looking for 20 to 30 kill count inc the 6 brothers.

 

Personally I never go below 20 kill count if I can help it.

 

Heres a link to leesters barrows guide which shows his results (Look at the kill count section)

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  • Dragon Axe x11
    Berserker Ring x9
    Warrior Ring x8
    Seercull
    Dragon Med
    Dragon Boots x4 - all less then 30 kc
    Godsword Shard (bandos)
    Granite Maul x 3

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30 is quite good to get back more than the number of runes you used. If you don't care about used runes and just want to get it done you may as well just get a few kills such as 12, 17, or something suggested. This will speed up trip time, and you will have the same liklihood of getting a barrows item as loot.

 

 

 

Good luck. :)

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I've gotten all my drops with a killcount of 12. Around only 50 trips though. Even got a warspear \'

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i would say 12-22 is the best i tend to go for 12-15 sometimes a kill a few extra by mistake....

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ok ill go for 12

 

 

 

EDIT: How many trips should it take to get an item??

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i believe the average is 1 in 16 trips if i remember correctly

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Formerly RobinHoodie.

16 and 21 are some of the best numbers to get it to.

 

 

 

do you have any proof whatsoever on why that's true? It isn't...If you kill all 6 barrows brothers, your chances of getting an item are the exact same as with a 192348193KC.

 

 

 

That just increases rune count. Ok, to answer your question, you're just having bad luck.

 

 

 

People just have their lucky numbers...it's not like it's THE number to get an item with.

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everyone!! i've figured it out with proof of screenies and everything! I am the unluckiest person in the world! :boohoo: the past two times ive gotten a little under 2k gold and thats it <.<

 

 

 

EDIT: 4 trips..

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ok now im frustrated... this is getting very annoying

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