= Barrows Basic = [https://img.pvme.io/images/zxLswr2B8q.png Guide illustration] ​ == Introduction == The Barrows Brothers dharokhead were originally composed of six wights, two more members were added after completing the [https://runescape.wiki/w/Ritual_of_the_Mahjarrat Ritual of the Mahjarrat] and [https://runescape.wiki/w/Kindred_Spirits Kindred Spirits] quests. ​ ⬥ This guides aims to get you started on doing Barrows runs, and will focus on the original six brothers. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• It will be assumed that you're using Magic magic and the entry-level preset. ⬥ War's Retreat is used for easy access to the Barrows Brothers dharokhead ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• War's Retreat Teleport warsretreatteleport is unlocked via getting 10 boss kills (any boss). ⬥ Using High Contrast Mode lets you see which door is clickable when in the tunnels. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• Right-click the World Map to toggle it on. ​ == Presets and Relics == ⬥ [https://presets.pvme.io/?id=Nu2xIB4Lkofr2T9XkjOu Magic - Mid-level] magic ⬥ [https://presets.pvme.io/?id=K7fbsgueiX8Z1w9smbiN Magic - Entry-level] magic [https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/preset-images/o/images%2FK7fbsgueiX8Z1w9smbiN.png?alt=media Guide illustration] ⬥ The mid-level preset and example video can be used as a reference if you're interested in killing Akrisae and Linza. ​ === Useful Unlocks === ⬥ The following allow you to increase the efficiency of your runs:     • Although useful, they are '''not''' mandatory. Items ⬥ [https://runescape.wiki/w/Salve_amulet_(e) Salve amulet (e)] salveamulet     • Increases damage and accuracy by 20% when fighting undead monsters. ⬥ [https://runescape.wiki/w/Ghost_hunter_equipment Ghost hunter equipment] ghosthunterhelm     • Increases damage done against ghosts related creatures by 10% when three or more pieces are worn. ⬥ [https://runescape.wiki/w/Powerburst_of_acceleration#(4) Powerburst of acceleration] powerburstofacceleration     • Surge surge and Dive dive will increase the speed of your runs. Other ⬥ [https://runescape.wiki/w/Luck Luck enhancers] luckpotion     • Increases chances at barrows equipment dharokbody and amulet of the forsaken amuletoftheforesaken     • You only need tier 2 luck. ​ == Mechanics == The Brothers ⬥ As this is an older encounter, there aren't many mechanics to be wary of.     • Each brother has a mechanic, which can mostly be ignored.         ⬩ Dharok increases his damage dealt, the lower his life points get.     • Being underground will periodically drain your prayer points.     • The catacombs are a maze, with a simple puzzle at the end. The Catacombs ⬥ Searching one of the sarcophagi will place you in a random corner of the catacombs.     • This sarcophagus is random, and normally reserved for last. ⬥ The catacombs are composed of a series of tunnels, in the shape of a 3x3 grid, with a treasure room in the center.     • The path to the center is randomly generated.     • Using High Contrast Mode makes finding the correct path easier. ⬥ The door leading to the center of the catacombs will have one of four, [https://runescape.wiki/w/The_Barrows_Brothers/Strategies#The_tunnels simple puzzles], which always have the same solution. ​ == The Fight == === Order the Brothers Should be Killed === Dharok → Ahrim → Karil → Guthan → Torag → Verac ⬥ You can use protection prayers to mitigate damage. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎⬩ Protect from Melee protectfrommelee on Dharok, Guthan, Torag, and Verac. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎⬩ Protect from Magic protectfrommagic on Ahrim. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎⬩ Protect from Ranged protectfrommissiles on Karil. ⬥ Try to make good use of Surge surge and Dive dive ​ == Rotations == ⬥ wm / asphyx → dbreath → sonicwave → tuskas → improv ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• Alternate starts between Wild Magic wm and Asphyxiate asphyx ​ == Example Kills == ⬥ [https://youtu.be/x6LXRvWBryM Mid-level] ⬥ [https://youtu.be/tvMktwhoIYE Entry-level] [https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/tvMktwhoIYE Embedded video] ​ == Source and attribution == Source: [https://pvme.io/pvme-guides/basic-guides/barrows-basic/ Barrows Basic], by PvME contributors. Licence: [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/ CC BY-NC-SA 4.0]. Do not silently relicense. Captured 2026-11-10T14:22:50Z. Source HTML SHA-256: 2db4ba30140f861fb934607e807818569657324920b781421fa5f2589875dc2f. Changes: Navigation and typography adapted. Original sanitized source HTML and its text hash are retained separately. Source channel and message references are repaired using the pinned guide repository and public directory/identity evidence; navigation wording is adapted for the web. Every change is recorded in the reference repair ledger. Unverified destinations and contributor names remain explicitly unavailable. Legitimate external community and attribution links are preserved and labeled. Original media is embedded from providers; media rights are separate from guide-text rights. Layout converted to basic wikitext. Rich structures require manual review. Game-version accuracy is unverified; consult the current upstream guide.