How to Get to General Hining in Runescape
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Getting to General Hining in Runescape primarily involves navigating the treacherous lands of Isafdar, the elven forest. Here’s the most direct route: Complete at least part of the Regicide quest to access Port Tyras and subsequently Tyras Camp. General Hining resides in Tyras Camp. You can charter a ship to Port Tyras after completing the necessary stages of Regicide and then travel a short distance northeast to the camp.
Reaching General Hining: A Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Start and Progress in the Regicide Quest
The Regicide quest is essential. You need to advance far enough to reach the point where the Elf Tracker teaches you how to navigate through the Dense Forest. This is a non-negotiable requirement.
Step 2: Consider Your Agility Level
Navigating the Dense Forest requires a decent Agility level. While the exact requirement can be boosted (Summer Pies offer a +5 boost), ensure you have a reasonable base level to make the journey smoother.
Step 3: Charter a Ship to Port Tyras (The Easiest Method)
Once you’ve progressed sufficiently in Regicide, the most convenient route is to charter a ship. Head to Catherby (a popular coastal town) and speak to the ship charterer. Select Port Tyras as your destination.
Step 4: Affording the Charter Ship
The charter ship costs 3,200 coins. However, this price can be reduced. Completing the Cabin Fever quest halves the price, and wearing a Ring of Charos(a) also halves it. If you’ve completed both, the fare drops to a mere 800 coins.
Step 5: From Port Tyras to Tyras Camp
Upon arriving at Port Tyras, which is essentially a pier, you’ll see Tyras guards. Head northeast along the road. The journey to Tyras Camp is relatively short and straightforward from there.
Step 6: Locate General Hining
Once inside Tyras Camp, General Hining is easily found. He acts as a key figure within the camp, often positioned prominently. He’s both the second-in-command and the leader of King Tyras’s army.
Alternative Methods (Less Recommended)
While chartering a ship is the easiest method, other options exist, though they are generally more tedious or require additional prerequisites:
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Underground Pass: A lengthy and dangerous route leading into Isafdar. Not recommended solely for reaching Tyras Camp.
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Arandar Pass: Another land route, also less convenient than the charter ship.
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Tirannwn Lodestone: If you have unlocked the Tirannwn lodestone (requires partial completion of Regicide), teleporting to it and running northwest through the forest is an option, although not the most efficient.
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Tirannwn Quiver 2 Teleport: Completing all Medium Tirannwn Tasks awards the Tirannwn quiver 2, which provides up to five daily teleports to Tyras Camp.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I get to Tyras Camp before starting Regicide?
No, you cannot. You need to start the Regicide quest and progress to the point where you learn to navigate the Dense Forest. This unlocks access to the areas leading to Port Tyras and Tyras Camp.
2. Do I have to fight the Tyras Guard every time I enter Tyras Camp?
During the Regicide quest, you will have to fight a Tyras Guard, but once you complete Regicide, you can simply pass through the Dense Forests without having to fight them again.
3. What if I have low Agility?
If your Agility level is low, consider boosting it with items like Summer Pies (+5 boost). However, a very low base level will still make navigating the Dense Forest challenging.
4. How much does it cost to charter a ship to Port Tyras?
The base cost is 3,200 coins. This can be reduced to 1,600 coins by completing Cabin Fever or wearing a Ring of Charos(a), and to 800 coins if you have both.
5. What quest do I need to complete to reduce the charter ship cost?
Completing the Cabin Fever quest will halve the cost of chartering a ship.
6. What does the Ring of Charos(a) do?
The Ring of Charos(a), when worn, halves the cost of chartering a ship.
7. Is there a faster way to get to Tyras Camp than chartering a ship?
The Tirannwn quiver 2 offers a faster method (teleport) but requires completing all Medium Tirannwn Tasks. Other methods like the Underground Pass are generally slower.
8. Can I teleport directly to Tyras Camp?
Yes, if you have the Tirannwn quiver 2 after completing Medium Tirannwn Tasks, you gain up to five daily teleports directly to the camp. A Crystal Teleport Seed can teleport you to Lletya, from which you can travel West to Tyras Camp.
9. What is the best route to take if I don’t want to charter a ship?
If you don’t want to charter a ship, your best bet is to unlock the Tirannwn lodestone and run northwest through the forest. However, this is still slower than the ship.
10. What is Isafdar?
Isafdar is the name of the elven forest region where Tyras Camp is located. It’s known for its dense forests and challenging terrain.
11. How does Regicide unlock access to Isafdar?
The Regicide quest requires you to find a route through the elven lands, leading you to discover and navigate the paths and forests that comprise Isafdar. Progressing far enough allows you to safely reach Port Tyras.
12. Can Zulrah be accessed without completing Regicide?
No, Regicide must be completed to the point of reaching Port Tyras in order to access Zulrah.
13. Where is Eluned after Song of the Elves?
After completing Song of the Elves, Eluned can be found in Prifddinas, north of the dye trader, in the southwest corner of the city.
14. How can a Crystal Teleport seed be recharged?
A crystal teleport seed can only be recharged if it’s completely out of charges. Visit Eluned (or Islwyn after The Light Within) and pay them to recharge it. This adds eight charges.
15. What abilities can Otto teach me in Runescape 3?
While Otto isn’t directly relevant to getting to General Hining, for those curious, in RS3 he teaches players abilities such as how to make hastae, fish with their hands, and light fires without a tinderbox. He is located south of Barbarian Outpost.
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