OSRS Grid Master Corrupted Gauntlet Guide

The Corrupted Gauntlet in Grid Master is one of the toughest early challenges for unlocking Combat Masteries. It’s a full prep-and-fight instance that tests your stats, reflexes, and patience. Luckily, the Gridmaster boosts and relics make it far more forgiving than the regular version.

How Corrupted Gauntlet Works in Grid Master

You start with no gear and have ten minutes to collect resources, craft armor, weapons, and food before facing the boss Hunllef. Everything is self-contained inside the instance, so outside gear doesn’t matter.

Grid Master buffs speed up gathering, crafting, and combat damage, letting you prep faster and survive longer. Relics like Combat Mastery T2 or higher make a huge difference in kill consistency.

Recommended Stats for First Clears

You don’t need maxed stats, but the fight gets smoother once your core levels reach around 80 or higher.

80+ Ranged, Magic, and Strength
75+ Defence and Hitpoints
70+ Prayer for overheads and Piety or Rigour
3 or more Combat Masteries unlocked for solid sustain

The goal is to survive long enough to learn Hunllef’s rhythm, so higher HP and Defence help more than perfect DPS.

Relics and Perks That Help Most

Some relics make Corrupted Gauntlet much easier to learn and complete.

Combat Mastery T2 or higher for stronger DPS and healing bonuses
Last Stand for an emergency revive when learning mechanics
Infinite Sharks from Golden God for reliable healing between attempts
Spiky Aura from a mounted skillcape for recoil-style damage
Overheal relics or Sunlit Bracers for boosted survivability

These relics stack together, turning early failures into quick recoveries.

Basic Strategy and Prep Tips

Learn the standard T2 prep route if it’s your first time. It guarantees enough materials for full T2 armor and a strong magic or ranged weapon. The extra minute or two gathering is worth the safety in your first few runs.

Prioritize making your weapon first, then armor
Stick to one combat style, preferably Magic or Ranged
Don’t over-farm or panic during prep, you’ll have time to finish
During the boss fight, focus on swapping prayers, not perfect damage
Keep moving between hits to avoid Hunllef’s stomp and tornado combos

Magic and Ranged setups are easier to learn than Melee since they allow you to attack from distance and react faster to prayer swaps.

Learning the Fight

Hunllef alternates between Magic and Ranged attacks, forcing you to swap prayers correctly. When the floor glows red, you’ll need to move immediately to avoid massive hits.

The most common reason players fail is panic swapping or standing still too long. Use F-keys for quick prayer toggles, eat early instead of risking big hits, and focus on consistency over speed.

After a few clears, you’ll start recognizing his animations instantly. Once it clicks, the fight becomes simple repetition.

Final Blurb

The Corrupted Gauntlet in Grid Master looks brutal but becomes routine once you understand the prep and prayer flow. With the right relics, solid stats, and a few practice runs, it’s one of the best ways to earn Combat Mastery progress. Keep calm, prep smart, and let the relics carry the rest.