Barrelchest

Barrelchest

Barrelchest is a powerful boss monster that drops the coveted Barrelchest Anchor. This guide will help you defeat this challenging opponent efficiently.

General Tips

• When in melee range, Barrelchest attacks with its anchor
• Protect from Melee is highly recommended to minimize damage
• Barrelchest is more vulnerable to magic attacks due to its lower magic defense
• Bring your best in slot weapons for the style of attack you choose to use

Combat Strategies

Ranged or Magic Method (Recommended)

Using magic or ranged attacks is highly effective, making this the safest option to defeat Barrelchest.

Technique:

• Attack Barrelchest while leading it around the arena - this prevents it from landing melee hits on you
• Keep Protect from Melee active as a precaution in case Barrelchest closes the gap
• Maintain distance when possible to stay out of melee range

Melee Method

If you choose to fight Barrelchest with melee:

Technique:

• Activate Protect from Melee to shield against its powerful melee strikes
• Equip armor with high melee defense, especially against crushing attacks
• Use fast melee weapons, such as the dragon dagger's special attack or the abyssal whip, for optimal damage

Equipment Recommendations

Recommended Items

For lower-level players:

• Super Defence Potion: Boosts defense to withstand hits
• Prayer Potions: To sustain Protect from Melee
• High-healing food: Stock up to avoid running out mid-fight

For higher-level players:

• Best-in-slot magic or ranged gear
• Super combat/ranging/magic potions depending on combat style
• Prayer potions or super restores
• Combination food for high healing

Drop Table

This section would normally contain the drop table, but it wasn't provided in the original text.