Giant Mole Guide Recent Update

[Tecmaster]

Hi, as a giant mole hunter (actually waiting for a spawn as I write this) I noticed that some of the information in the giant mole guide is incorrect or missing with the new update.

 

1) The ranger in the screenshot of the ranged setup is only wielding 20 bolts and they are emerald bolts. Personally having killed the giant mole myself I have always used broad bolts which are considerably cheaper and have a ranged strength of 100 instead of 85. Although the emerald bolts can poison a dds is much more effective at poisoning the target and the poison starts at 6 for the dds instead of 5 for emerald bolts. Also as I commented before I always take at least 500 bolts with me when ranging to ensure that I don't run out. Killing the mole with 20 bolts is nearly impossible unless you get very lucky and have a very high ranged level.

 

2) Both inventory setups have a dragon halberd in them and not a dds. Although the dragon halberd can hit much harder with its special the dragon dagger P++ can use its special 4 times in a row instead of 3 for the dragon halberd and it can poison.

 

3) Neither setup includes an emergency teleport. Self explanatory.

 

4) It should be mentioned that using the highest possible attack boosting prayer you have (Piety or Turmoil being the best) is highly recommended on the dragon dagger specials to ensure that you hit the mole and poison it.

 

5) A useful trick for players with a POH with a falador portal and an altar was removed during the guide update. Due to the fact that the mole spawns are very slow it is possible for players after killing the mole if they feel that they do not have enough prayer points to successfully get another kill can teleport to their house, recharge their prayer, use the falador portal, bank at falador west and return to the mole lair before the mole respawns. This eliminates the need for using prayer potions except for emergency doses and gives the player something to do while waiting for another spawn.

 

6) A special weapon such as an Armadyl Godsword or Dragon Claws can be especially useful when the mole is at half health. A successful AGS or DClaws special attack can devastate the mole's hitpoints and reduce the time spent chasing it around its lair.

 

Thanks for taking the time to read this,

TecMaster532

[metoo1000]

First thanks for your input, I have made your answers bold and hope that they help.

 

Hi, as a giant mole hunter (actually waiting for a spawn as I write this) I noticed that some of the information in the giant mole guide is incorrect or missing with the new update.

 

1) The ranger in the screenshot of the ranged setup is only wielding 20 bolts and they are emerald bolts. Personally having killed the giant mole myself I have always used broad bolts which are considerably cheaper and have a ranged strength of 100 instead of 85. Although the emerald bolts can poison a dds is much more effective at poisoning the target and the poison starts at 6 for the dds instead of 5 for emerald bolts. Also as I commented before I always take at least 500 bolts with me when ranging to ensure that I don't run out. Killing the mole with 20 bolts is nearly impossible unless you get very lucky and have a very high ranged level.

 

The "20 bolts" is used so you know what type to bring you should know how long you are planing on staying and should bring bolts accordingly .

 

2) Both inventory setups have a dragon halberd in them and not a dds. Although the dragon halberd can hit much harder with its special the dragon dagger P++ can use its special 4 times in a row instead of 3 for the dragon halberd and it can poison.

 

 

It is listed that you can bring a dragon halberd OR a dragon dagger P++. The poison dose help but you could be unlucky in the event your poison kills the mole after it digs and you can not reach the loot in time before it vanishes.

 

3) Neither setup includes an emergency teleport. Self explanatory.

 

This should be looked into, but could also be a personal opinion because this is not a highly dangerous monster to fight its max is around 20 and it is non aggressive.

 

4) It should be mentioned that using the highest possible attack boosting prayer you have (Piety or Turmoil being the best) is highly recommended on the dragon dagger specials to ensure that you hit the mole and poison it.

 

 

This is yet another personal opinion, see above answer about poison, piety or turmoil while you spec while a good idea not everyone has the level to do so and only improves the chances by a small amount.

 

5) A useful trick for players with a POH with a falador portal and an altar was removed during the guide update. Due to the fact that the mole spawns are very slow it is possible for players after killing the mole if they feel that they do not have enough prayer points to successfully get another kill can teleport to their house, recharge their prayer, use the falador portal, bank at falador west and return to the mole lair before the mole respawns. This eliminates the need for using prayer potions except for emergency doses and gives the player something to do while waiting for another spawn.

 

6) A special weapon such as an Armadyl Godsword or Dragon Claws can be especially useful when the mole is at half health. A successful AGS or DClaws special attack can devastate the mole's hitpoints and reduce the time spent chasing it around its lair.

 

 

 

Thanks for taking the time to read this,

TecMaster532

 

 

Ill answer both 5 and 6 by stating this, the guide was not intended to state every possible setup or personal opinion on killing the giant mole but simply a guide line to get you started so that you know what works best on a more general term. Having expensive items such as a Armadyl Godsword or Dragon claws are extras that might not be available to others. Also having a Player owned house with such things as alters and teleport rooms might seem simple and low leveled but there are those without the construction level for them.

 

 

 

Thanks again for your post we appreciate all input.

 

Keep killing monsters

 

 

~metoo1000