OSRS Barrows Guide: How to Defeat the Barrows Brothers
Last Updated: November 11, 2024
The Barrows Brothers are a unique set of six undead warriors, each with distinct combat styles and weaknesses. Located in Morytania, the Barrows minigame is a staple for OSRS players looking to earn valuable rewards like Barrows armor and bolt racks. This guide will walk you through the basics of the Barrows, including setup, strategy, and notable drops.
Requirements
Quest Requirements: Priest in Peril and Nature Spirit to access Morytania.
Suggested Combat Stats: At least 60+ in Attack, Strength, Defense, Magic, and Ranged for smoother fights.
Recommended Magic Level: 50+ for using Iban’s Staff or Trident of the Seas, as Magic is effective against most Barrows Brothers.
Getting to the Barrows
Teleport to Barrows: Use a Barrows Teleport Tablet (requires 83 Magic) or the Mort’ton Teleport Scroll for fast access.
Alternative Route: Walk from Canifis or use the Mort Myre Swamp to the south and head east to reach the Barrows site.
Recommended Gear
Each Barrows Brother has a specific weakness, with most being vulnerable to Magic. The ideal setup includes gear that provides good Magic accuracy and Melee defense.
Helmet: Mystic Hat or Neitiznot Faceguard (for defense)
Body and Legs: Mystic Robe Top and Bottom for Magic accuracy or Rune Platebody and Platelegs for defense
Weapon: Iban’s Staff or Trident of the Seas for Magic; Dragon Scimitar or Rune Crossbow for Melee/Ranged
Shield: God Book or Rune Kiteshield
Food: Lobsters, Sharks, or Monkfish
Potions: Prayer Potions (to sustain Protect from Melee for melee brothers)
Spade: Required to dig at each crypt mound and enter each brother’s tomb.
Barrows Brothers Overview and Strategy
The Barrows Brothers each have unique combat styles, making it essential to switch gear and prayers based on their attacks.
Dharok the Wretched (Melee): Known for powerful hits, especially at low health. Use Protect from Melee and finish him quickly with Magic.
Verac the Defiled (Melee): Can hit through prayer protection, so be ready to eat food if needed. Use Protect from Melee and attack with Magic.
Guthan the Infested (Melee): Has a healing special attack. Use Protect from Melee and Magic to finish him before he can heal too much.
Torag the Corrupted (Melee): Deals consistent but moderate damage. Use Protect from Melee and Magic attacks.
Ahrim the Blighted (Magic): The only brother who uses Magic, so switch to Protect from Magic and use Melee or Ranged attacks.
Karil the Tainted (Ranged): Uses Ranged attacks and is weak to Melee. Switch to Protect from Missiles and attack with Melee.
Completing the Barrows Puzzle
After defeating five of the brothers in their tombs, the sixth brother will appear in the final chest room, where you’ll face a simple puzzle to open the chest:
Solve the puzzle (a basic pattern-matching challenge).
Open the chest to receive your rewards. Be prepared for the final brother to spawn near the chest as you open it.
Notable Drops
The Barrows minigame offers several valuable drops, including:
Barrows Armor Sets: Each brother has a chance to drop their unique armor pieces, which are valuable and effective for combat.
Bolt Racks: Used as ammunition for Karil’s Crossbow.
Various Runes: Death, Blood, and Chaos runes are common drops, which are valuable and stackable.
Final Tips
Monitor Prayer Points Carefully: Use Prayer Potions sparingly, especially with Ahrim and Dharok, who are high-risk brothers.
Bring a Mix of Combat Styles: Magic is effective against most brothers, but having a melee or ranged setup for Ahrim and Karil can speed up your runs.
Bank Nearby for Faster Runs: Use Canifis Bank or Burgh de Rott to restock quickly between runs.
The Barrows is a profitable minigame with relatively low risk (although still some), with valuable drops and a fun bossing experience for mid-level players.