OSRS Grid Master Inferno & Jal-Zek Guide
The Inferno is one of the hardest fights in Grid Master, but with relics active, it’s faster and more forgiving than ever. Clearing it in under 30 minutes unlocks the Guardian relic, a late-game powerup that boosts damage across every combat style.
Preparing for the Inferno and Jal Zek Fight
Even with relics, the Inferno still needs planning. Bring strong food like Corrupted Shark, set your protection prayers properly, and use relic-linked bonuses for healing or infinite Prayer.
Most players pair Ranged and Magic relics for fast, consistent DPS. Melee is still viable if you have Khopesh or Scythe, but range-heavy setups give more control and let you keep distance from Jal-Zek later on.
Aim for high-tier Combatant masteries before attempting
Activate Last Stand to recover from heavy damage bursts
Stack Slayer Master and Golden God to sustain Prayer
Practice waves in Fight Caves first to get used to the spawn pacing
Jal-Zek and Wave Breakdown
Jal-Zek appears at wave 35. He’s the Inferno’s mage mini-boss and acts like a stronger TzTok-Jad caster. Protect from Magic, keep moving between hits, and avoid stacking with other enemies.
The early waves are similar to the Fight Caves and go quickly once your relics kick in. As long as your combat level and relic synergy are solid, you’ll reach Jal-Zek fast and survive easily.
Completing Jal-Zek’s wave early is a good idea before diving deep into Slayer Master, since the unlock gives a permanent combat advantage across all PvM tasks.
How to Unlock Guardian
To unlock the Guardian relic, complete the Inferno in 30 minutes or less. The timer starts as soon as you enter, and finishing before it expires automatically grants the reward.
You’ll want solid relics like Golden God, Combatant, and Last Stand active before trying it. Players report finishing comfortably below the time limit with setups using the Khopesh, Twisted Bow, or Sunlight Spear.
The Guardian Relic Effect
Guardian is one of the strongest endgame rewards in Grid Master. It adds a permanent damage boost to your weakest combat styles, balancing your power and improving consistency during long fights.
While it’s not as flashy as Golden God or Slayer Master, it becomes essential for elite-level tasks and final boss completions.
Final Blurb
The Inferno in Grid Master looks intimidating, but the relic buffs make it far smoother than the normal game. Keep your prayers on point, prep the right relics, and you’ll burn through the waves in record time. Jal-Zek falls easily once your relic synergy is rolling, and the Guardian relic you earn makes every future boss feel lighter work.
FAQ
How do you unlock the Guardian relic?
Complete the Inferno in under 30 minutes to automatically earn Guardian.
What relics help most for the Inferno?
Golden God, Combatant, and Last Stand are the strongest. They give infinite Prayer, heavy healing, and massive DPS.
When does Jal-Zek appear?
He spawns on wave 35 and attacks with Magic. Protect from Magic and focus him quickly.
Is melee viable here?
Yes, but ranged setups with Twisted Bow or Khopesh generally finish faster and safer with relic support.
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