I have never finished the Haunted Mine quest because the final monster infuriates me to no end. I started it a couple years ago. I thought I would wait until I was a higher level. I am now combat level 91 and thought I'd give it a go again. Got extremely close to killing him before all my food and prayer pots were gone. Then I died, AGAIN!! I am equipping rune armor and carrying dragon battle axe. WHAT AM I DOING WRONG??? I have tried to follow all suggestions from many fansites, including this one, but I have just have the worst luck with this quest. It is supposed to be a medium quest, but to me it has become my nemesis. Any suggestions, thoughts, etc.

make sure you always top up your food mayber you need a) better armour then rune and B) bring a whip not a d baxe

I agree, it took me three tries. I'd recommend bringing a range and super def pot, using addy/mith bolts, and maybe bring a dds to use specs. i think I remember doing it like that... good luck (oh and don't forget food. Maybe bring prayer pot for def and range prayer.)

My other problem - my bank account has never been my strong suit. At a lvl 91 I know I should have dragon armor and carry a whip, but sorry, I'm just a run of the mill player who enjoys the game and hopes to acquire such merchandise one day. I would love to have dragon armor and carry a whip, but alas, I guess I will just have to forge on and train up the skills. Thanks for the advice, though. Any others got any tips?

Don't stand in the way of the little carts, they own your hp. Use super set and unload some dds specs, then switch to a d long or something.

 

Sharks/Monks should be good for food. Pineapple pizzas are good too, they heal 22 and you can spam click them.

BTW, is there a shortcut to getting to the end, or do I really have to go through picking the fungus, chaning the levers, etc.?

No shortcut :(.