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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