OSRS Giant Mole Guide: How to Defeat the Giant Mole
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The Giant Mole is a beginner-friendly boss located beneath Falador Park in Old School RuneScape (OSRS). Known for its burrowing mechanic and relatively consistent loot, the Giant Mole is a good starting point for players looking to get into bossing. This guide covers the essentials for defeating the Giant Mole, including requirements, recommended gear, and strategy.
Requirements
No specific level requirements, but at least level 50 in Attack, Strength, and Defense is recommended for a little bit of an easier fight.
Light source: A Bullseye Lantern or Mining Helmet is needed to see in the Mole Lair, which is dark. Be cautious with weaker light sources, as they can go out.
Getting to the Giant Mole
Enter Falador Park: The entrance to the Mole Lair is in the middle of Falador Park.
Climb Down the Hole: Use the molehill to enter the underground lair where the Giant Mole resides.
Recommended Gear
The Giant Mole only uses melee attacks, so prioritize defensive melee gear. Here are some suggested setups for mid-level players.
Helmet: Helm of Neitiznot or Rune Full Helm
Body and Legs: Rune Platebody and Platelegs or better
Weapon: Dragon Scimitar or better (preferably with high accuracy)
Shield: Rune Kiteshield or higher for extra defense
Food: Bring high-healing food like Lobsters or Sharks for a longer fight
Stamina Potions (optional): These can be helpful for running after the Mole when it burrows.
Giant Mole’s Attack Style
The Giant Mole uses only melee attacks. Here’s what to expect:
Melee Attacks: The Mole’s standard melee attacks can hit for decent damage, so using Protect from Melee (if you have level 43 Prayer) will reduce incoming damage.
Burrowing Mechanic: The Mole will randomly burrow to different parts of the lair, requiring you to chase it down. This makes the fight a bit longer, so be prepared to move around frequently.
Strategy for Defeating the Giant Mole
Activate Protect from Melee: If you have 43+ Prayer, use Protect from Melee to mitigate the Mole’s damage.
Stay Close and Deal Consistent Damage: Attack the Mole directly, keeping an eye on your health. When it burrows away, use your minimap to find its new location quickly and keep up the damage.
Bring Enough Food and Stamina Potions: Since the Mole can burrow frequently, you’ll need enough food to sustain a longer fight and Stamina Potions to keep your run energy up.
Track Its Burrowing Patterns: If the Mole keeps moving to similar spots, try to anticipate where it will go next to cut down on chase time.
Notable Drops
The Giant Mole drops various items that can be profitable for mid-level players:
Mole Claws and Mole Skins: These can be traded to Wyson the Gardener in Falador Park for Bird Nests, which often contain valuable seeds.
Other Common Drops: Coins, herbs, and seeds, which add up to a decent profit over multiple kills.
Final Tips
Be Prepared for a Longer Fight: Due to the Mole’s burrowing, the fight can take some time, so bring enough supplies.
No Need for Overly Expensive Gear: The Giant Mole is relatively easy, so there’s no need for high-cost items.
Farm Mole Parts for Bird Nests: Mole Claws and Skins can be profitable when traded for nests containing valuable seeds, making the Mole a solid choice for low- to mid-level GP farming.
With a bit of practice, the Giant Mole is a straightforward boss for players looking to step into PvM content in OSRS.
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