Getting to God Wars Dungeon: A Speedrunner’s Guide
So, you want to get to the God Wars Dungeon (GWD) fast? Forget the scenic route; let’s talk efficiency. The quickest way to get there depends on your stats and quest progression, but hands down, the God Wars Dungeon Teleport is the winner if you meet the requirements: 61 Magic and completion of The Mighty Fall quest. This spell or tablet drops you right outside the dungeon entrance, bypassing the troll-infested mountain entirely. However, if you’re not quite there yet, Ghommal’s hilt (requires completion of the Easy Combat Achievements) is another fast option, teleporting you near the entrance.
Navigating the Landscape: Fastest Routes Explained
If you don’t meet either of those requirements, you are forced to take the traditional route. To get to GWD quickly without the teleport, follow these steps:
- Teleport to Burthorpe: Use a Burthorpe teleport, typically accessed through a home teleport spell or tablet. This is your starting point.
- Equip Climbing Boots: If you haven’t already, acquire climbing boots from Freda in Burthorpe. These are essential for traversing the Trollheim mountain.
- The Mountain Path: This is where route optimization matters. Head north from Burthorpe, following the path that leads up Trollheim. Beeline it to the eastern path.
- Agility Shortcut (if applicable): If you have 60 Agility, the little crack agility shortcut north of Trollheim saves a significant chunk of time.
- Boulder or Strength: If you don’t have 60 Agility, you’ll need 60 Strength to push the boulder blocking the path to the dungeon entrance.
Alternative Methods and Considerations
- Wilderness Obelisk: Be very careful as teleporting using the Wilderness Obelisk risks being attacked. You’ll arrive in the Wilderness and have to travel to the GWD from there.
- Ghommal’s Hilt: Unlocked with Easy Combat Achievements, this teleports you near the entrance. Often a preferred option if you cannot use the direct teleport but have the Achievements completed.
Optimizing Your Journey
Minimizing Travel Time: Pre-planning your inventory is crucial. Have your climbing boots equipped or readily accessible. Ensure you have enough stamina potions if you’re taking the longer routes.
Understanding the Map: Familiarize yourself with the Trollheim mountain path. Knowing the layout will prevent wasted time navigating dead ends.
Utilizing Teleports: Outside of the direct GWD teleport, leverage other teleport options like Burthorpe or even a house teleport to a closer location if available.
FAQs: Your God Wars Dungeon Questions Answered
1. How do I get the God Wars Dungeon Teleport?
You need 61 Magic, the standard spellbook, and completion of The Mighty Fall quest. Once you meet these requirements, you can cast the spell using two fire runes and two law runes.
2. What are the requirements for accessing God Wars Dungeon?
You need either 60 Strength or 60 Agility to bypass obstacles on the Trollheim mountain. Completion of Death Plateau and partial completion of Troll Stronghold are also required for the traditional route.
3. Is God Wars Dungeon in the Wilderness?
The main God Wars Dungeon is not, but the Wilderness God Wars Dungeon is located within the Wilderness, making it more dangerous to reach.
4. What should I wear to God Wars?
The main God Wars Dungeon requires you to wear an item from each God so you are not attacked on sight, and that is entirely dependant on which General you plan to fight. Wearing multiple types of God equipment (Armadyl, Saradomin, Zamorak, Bandos) protects you from their respective factions.
5. Is God Wars Dungeon safe?
Jagex considers the God Wars Dungeon one of the most dangerous places in RuneScape. Be prepared to lose items if you die.
6. Is Masori an Armadyl item?
Masori armor is a powerful ranged armor that can be upgraded using Armadyl plates, but is not an Armadyl item by itself. Fortifying it with Armadyl plates increases its defensive bonuses and prayer bonus.
7. What God items do I need for Zamorak?
You need a Zamorak staff, Zamorak cape, Unholy book, Unholy blessing, Unholy symbol, Zamorak robes, Elder chaos druid robes, or Dagon’hai robes to be protected from Zamorak’s troops.
8. How do you charge a Kili’s hammer?
The uncharged spiritbound hammer is charged by using it on each God Wars Dungeon general’s altar after killing the general with Necromancy.
9. How do you charge a frozen key in RS3?
The frozen key can be repaired by Bob in Lumbridge for a fee that depends on your Smithing level.
10. How do you get the unholy symbol in OSRS?
Create an unstrung emblem by using a silver bar at a furnace with an unholy mould in your inventory or tool belt. Then, string the emblem to create the unholy symbol.
11. What God items do I need for Saradomin?
You need a Saradomin staff, Saradomin cape, Holy book, Holy blessing, Holy symbol, or Monk’s robes to be protected from Saradomin’s troops.
12. How do you get to Trollheim?
Complete the Death Plateau and Troll Stronghold quests. Afterwards, teleport to Burthorpe and follow the mountain path. Players who have completed the Easy Combat Achievements can use Ghommal’s hilt 1 to teleport to the entrance to the God Wars Dungeon, and reach Trollheim from there.
13. Is Armadyl better than Bandos?
Armadyl is typically better for ranging, while Bandos is better for melee combat.
14. What is the shortcut for God Wars Wilderness?
The rocky handholds shortcut requires 60 Agility and partial completion of Troll Stronghold. It leads to level 32 Wilderness near the Forgotten Cemetery.
15. What God items do you need for Armadyl?
To enter the Armadyl boss room and get your kill count comfortably, you’ll generally need an Armadyl item and a Zamorak item.
God Wars Dungeon: A Learning Experience
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Mastering the route to God Wars Dungeon is just the first step. Now get out there and conquer those generals!