Kalphite King

Introduction

The Kalphite King (KK) is a powerful kalphite found within the Exiled Kalphite Hive just north of Menaphos. KK can use all three attack styles, but he will only use one style at a time with a set attack rotation for each style. At any time throughout the fight, KK can randomly change attack style, starting a new attack rotation.

KK is a significant step up in difficulty in comparison to other mid-tier bosses, requiring close tracking of auto attacks and specs, and the use of specific abilites at certain times to dodge one-hit mechanics.

Being on a Kalphite slayer task is recommended while fighting Kalphite King, as you gain the benefits of the Slayer Helm , Genocidal perk, and TMW set effect.

Preset and Relics

Preset Suggestion & Breakdown

⬥ Melee Example

Mechanics

Attack Rotation

⬥ Range Phase: 2 Autos → Stun → 2 Autos → Green → 2 Autos → Dig → Repeat ⬥ Melee Phase: 2 Autos → Push → 2 Autos → Charge → 2 Autos → Green → Repeat ⬥ Mage Phase: 4 Autos → Dig → 2 Autos → Charge → Repeat

Greens (Beetlejuice)

⬥ Kalphite King stuns and binds the tank for 8 seconds, leaving them unable to do anything. He then deals a melee attack that can hit up to 32k damage. Greens only happen during range and melee phase. Example • Range phase: the Green can be skipped via stunning KK at the right time. • Melee phase: you cannot skip the Green, instead you must utilise the Bladed Dive technique discussed later.

Green Shield (random)

⬥ Kalphite King heals 75% of all damage dealt by players. Example

Red Shield (random)

⬥ Kalphite King heals 100% of all damage dealt to players. Example

Digs

⬥ Kalphite King becomes unattackable and digs under the ground for 10 seconds, it then appears under the player it last targeted, dealing up to 5k damage if not avoided. Digs only happen on range and magic phase. Example

Charges

⬥ Kalphite King becomes unattackable and charges towards a wall, players who fail to avoid the space between the charging boss and wall will be hit up to 4k damage. Charges only happen on melee and magic phase. Example

Minions

⬥ Kalphite King spawns minions when it reaches 195k (1 wave) and 65k HP (2 waves). All players within a 3 tile radius of KK will be stunned for one second before the minions appear. Minions spawning will also cause KK to skip whatever attack he would have done next, including special attacks. Example

Kalphite King Attack Pattern

Player Stun Timings

Stunning KK at the right time is essential, allowing you skip certain mechanics that either waste time (charge & dig) or result in a death/failed kill (Green).

Range Phase: Skips Green

2 Autos → Stun → 2 Autos → Your Stun → 2 Autos → Dig → Repeat

Melee Phase: Skips Charge

2 Autos → Push → 2 Autos → Your Stun → 2 Autos → Green → Repeat

Mage Phase: Skips Dig

4 Autos → Your Stun → 2 Autos → Charge → Repeat

Step-by-step Bladed Dive Guide

Don’t during range phase. Always skip green with a stun. If you use remember to cancel after 1 GCD.

⬥ Melee charge happens or is skipped.

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• If learning, not skipping charge is recommended so you can learn how to get an accurate count on attacks.

⬥ Count 2 KK autos.

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• Equip shield or defender if you are learning. Can be done after when more experienced.

⬥ Freedom

⬥ Let the boss green you

⬥ Queue and aim away from walls and minions

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• Never through KK

⬥ Look at the stun timer

⬥ As the timer drops from 4 to 3 seconds, click the Bladed Dive spot

⬥ Quickly equip shield or defender if not already equipped

⬥ , or (Only or if there are no minions)

Note: If you get greened solo, you can spam Freedom and a teleport to avoid death.

Strategies and Tips

General

⬥ Anticipate before and Berserk at the start of every kill.

⬥ Never stun outside of proper stun timings.

⬥ Stay close to the tank during digs but not in the surface radius.

⬥ Run with the boss during charges.

⬥ Anticipate or Freedom at the start of Range and Magic phases, use the other defensive when your first runs out.

⬥ Don’t stand directly between KK and a wall during melee or mage phase or you will be hit up to 5k.

Melee Form

⬥ Use Freedom on melee phase only after you receive both bleeds. If you a Dismember before you get Slaughtered be prepared to take hefty damage, especially if you get pushed.

Ranged Form

⬥ The amount of times you get hit by the standard attack while the Incendiary Shot icon is on your buff bar is the amount of times you will be hit by the Incendiary Shot .

⬥ If you get a stun with the Incendiary Shot after green, don’t freedom. Either wait until the stun clears and GBarge to KK when he surfaces or GBarge to minions to clear and then Bladed Dive back to KK.

Magic Form

⬥ Use Devotion during the first 4 autos of this phase so you can continue to attack the boss without moving.

⬥ Anticipate during charge.

⬥ Resonance the blue ball.

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• Usually happens the attack after charge if you forget how to count.

What you must avoid

General

⬥ Never use Smoke Tendrils , Unload , or Frenzy .

⬥ Attack minions at a time where the Kalphite King is still attackable.

⬥ Never stun outside of proper stun timings. If you do you could cause:

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• Early greens.

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• Early charges.

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• Early digs.

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• Skipped attacks.

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• A sped-up attack rotation.

⬥ Never stun during a Green. If you do you could cause:

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• Multiple greens.

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• Early digs.

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• Multiple digs.

⬥ Never Destroy for longer than 1 GCD or stun immediately after a dig or charge. If you do you could cause:

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• Early greens.

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• Multiple greens.

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• Early digs.

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• Infinite digs.

Ranged Form

⬥ Never use Berserk during the middle of a range phase rotation. Wait for the cycle to reset after dig.

Magic Form

⬥ Never use Berserk during mage phase unless the boss spawns in form.

Preset and Relics

Preset Suggestion & Breakdown

⬥ T95 Necromancy

General Information

⬥ Your conjures are very strong especially with , this makes a very strong familiar choice

⬥ If doesn't proc then you need to end with

Solo Rotation

Pre-instance:

+ east → (tc) + → + + to hole

In the fight:

→ → → → → → → → + (tc) + → + + → → → → → →

Duo Rotation

Preset and relics

Preset Suggestion & Breakdown

⬥ Melee | Base ⬥ Melee | DPS

General Information

⬥ When executed properly, one can expect all kills being ~15 seconds or less.

⬥ There are 2 roles: the instance host (base) and the DPSer.

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• The base should have on at all times.

⬥ Base should use a Blood Reaver and Scripture of Wen , while the DPSer should use a Ripper Demon and Grimoire

⬥ Both players being on a Kalphite slayer task with on Anachronia helmet stand is HIGHLY recommended for this method.

⬥ You may want to spread out from your partner on mage spawns to avoid getting KO'd by AoE damage or close to the end of ranged spawns to avoid getting KO'd by

⬥ It is assumed that is used between kills to bank, reset cooldowns, and reach full adrenaline.