Grotesque Guardians

The Grotesque Guardians (Dusk and Dawn) are a duo Slayer boss requiring 75 Slayer and a Brittle Key from Gargoyles. Located atop the Slayer Tower, they offer a fun two-phase fight with valuable drops including the Granite Ring (~3M) and Black Tourmaline Core (~7M for Guardian Boots).

Requirements

75 Slayer + Gargoyle Slayer task
Brittle Key: 1/150 from regular Gargoyles (keep one permanently)
Combat: 80+ melee recommended

Mechanics

Phase 1: Dusk & Dawn Together

Attack Dawn (the flying one) with Ranged. Dusk walks around — avoid his purple energy orbs. When Dawn dies, Phase 2 begins.

Phase 2: Dusk Alone

Switch to melee. Dusk uses prison attacks (break free by clicking the falling rocks), lightning attacks (move away from the marked tiles), and a healing mechanic. DPS Dusk down while dodging mechanics.

Gear

Ranged: Bowfa or Blowpipe for Phase 1
Melee: Whip/Rapier + Defender for Phase 2
Supplies: 6-8 food, 2 Prayer pots

Drops

Granite Ring: ~3M (1/500)
Black Tourmaline Core: ~7M (1/1000, makes Guardian Boots)
Granite Gloves: ~500K (1/500)
Noon/Midnight Pet: 1/3000
Average kill: 50-80K GP in alchables

GP/Hour:

1.5-2.5M with quick kills. Each kill takes 1.5-2.5 minutes.

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