Harpie Bug Swarm

Harpie Bug Swarm
Released	30 January 2006 (Update)
Members	Yes
Combat level	46
Examine	A swarm of bugs.
Combat info
Hitpoints	25
Max hit	6
Aggressive	Yes
Poison	No
Weakness	Slash, Magic
Attack style	Melee
Attack speed
Slayer info
Slayer level	33
Slayer XP	25
Category	Harpie Bug Swarm
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Combat stats
Aggressive stats
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Other bonuses
Advanced data
Monster ID	464

The location of Harpie Bug Swarms and close teleports

Harpie Bug Swarms are mid-level slayer monsters that require a Slayer level of 33 to kill. A lit bug lantern, which requires a Firemaking level of 33 to light, is required to damage these monsters (the lantern must be lit and worn). If you do not have 33 Firemaking, you cannot be assigned Harpie Bug Swarms as a Slayer task.^[1]

Harpie Bug Swarms should be an easy task for well-equipped mid-level players. Their abundance as well as the fact that they remain aggressive to players until level 93 combat makes this task very click-easy. However, Harpie Bug Swarms are very accurate, and will often hit for up to 6 hitpoints; thus, it is advisable to bring food appropriate for the player's level. Many may find lobsters suitable for the task. Defence levels beginning roughly in the late 40s or early 50s or higher will prove helpful in defending against this enemy. Another option for those that have completed Tai Bwo Wannai Trio is to keep Protect from Melee up and recharge prayer at the Tribal Statue about 30 seconds away.

It is recommended to bring nature runes while slaying this monster since it has many drops that can be alched to free up inventory spaces, and fire runes are frequently dropped from this monster.

There is a safespot behind a bush in between two trees on the south side of the area.

You can use a Dwarf Multicannon in this location, but you have to equip the bug lantern for the cannon to deal damage.

Locations[edit | edit source]

Harpie bug swarms are located on the northern shore of mainland Karamja, north-east of Tai Bwo Wannai and east of the jogre dungeon.

Notice: The map pointing out where the swarm is on the right sidebar.

(Most recommended) The closest fairy ring is dkp. Although you will need to run south and use the shortcut to cross the river and then run north. Fairy ring ckr can also be used, though it's further to the south. Taking the former requires you to run past the Shaikahan and aggressive jogres before you can melee the swarms.
A Tai bwo wannai teleport scroll will take you to the nearby village, just south-west of the swarms.
You can also use the Ardougne cloak's teleport to the monastery, run north-east to captain Barnaby, take the boat to Brimhaven and run south and east to reach the swarms.
If your House is in Brimhaven, you can Teleport to House, then walk south to the mainland then east.
You can also use a ring of dueling and take the Al Kharid gnome glider to the crashed Karamja one which is slightly slower than the fairy rings.
With 53 Agility, 21 Strength, 42 Ranged, and any crossbow and a mithril grapple, use the Karamja teleport option on a charged amulet of glory, run southwest, and use the grapple agility shortcut. This is faster than any other travel method, but losing an inventory space for the crossbow if not ranging (or the grapple if ranging) may not be appealing to some players.

Drops[edit | edit source]

Estimated drop rates are based off 9,000 kills.^[2]

Weapons/Armour[edit | edit source]

Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
Steel axe	1	Uncommon	65	120
Steel full helm	1	Uncommon	133	330
Staff of fire	1	Uncommon	1,411	900
Mithril chainbody	1	Uncommon	909	1,170
Steel boots	1	Rare	45	180
Adamant med helm	1	Rare	902	1,152

Runes[edit | edit source]

Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
Fire rune	30; 60	Common	150-300	60-120
Chaos rune	15	Uncommon	1,170	810
Death rune	3	Uncommon	621	324

Other[edit | edit source]

Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
Coins	30; 40; 160; 230; 490	Common	30-490	30-490
Gold ore	1	Common	274	90
Jug of wine	1	Uncommon	3	0
Gem drop table	1	Uncommon	Not sold	N/A
Clue scroll (medium)	1	1/128^[3]	Not sold	12

Gem drop table[edit | edit source]

There is a 2/128 chance of rolling the gem drop table.

Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
Uncut sapphire	1	1/256; 1/130^{[d 1]}	512	15
Uncut emerald	1	1/512; 1/260^{[d 1]}	687	30
Uncut ruby	1	1/1,024; 1/520^{[d 1]}	1,363	60
Nature talisman	1	1/2,730.67; 1/1,386.67^{[d 1]}	834	2
Uncut diamond	1	1/4,096; 1/2,080^{[d 1]}	2,790	120
Loop half of key	1	1/8,192; 1/4,160^{[d 1]}	10,744	60
Tooth half of key	1	1/8,192; 1/4,160^{[d 1]}	9,288	60
Rune javelin	5	1/8,192; 1/4,160^{[d 1]}	885	1,200
Rune spear	1	1/131,072; 1/7,800^{[d 1]}^{[d 2]}	11,927	12,480
Shield left half	1	1/262,144; 1/15,600^{[d 1]}^{[d 2]}	65,581	66,000
Dragon spear	1	1/349,525.33; 1/20,800^{[d 1]}^{[d 2]}	37,946	37,440

↑ ^1.00 ^1.01 ^1.02 ^1.03 ^1.04 ^1.05 ^1.06 ^1.07 ^1.08 ^1.09 ^1.10 The drop rate of this item is increased when wearing a Ring of wealth.
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 The Rune spear, Shield left half and Dragon spear will only be dropped if Legend's Quest has been started, or else a talisman will be dropped as a replacement.

Changes[edit | edit source]

Date	Changes
25 April 2013 (update)	Harpie bug swarms will no longer be assigned as a Slayer target unless you have the appropriate Firemaking level.

References[edit | edit source]

↑ Jagex. Mod Ash's Twitter account. 1 Oct 2017. Mod Ash: "I think all three of the checks you list are still in effect on the creatures in question. Reducing requirements tends not to be popular."
↑ 9,000 kills
↑ Jagex. Mod Tide's Twitter account. 24 May 2019. (Archived from the original on 24 May 2019.) Mod Tide: "I know its been a while since the clue expansion but here is the information on clue scroll drop rates and loot chances! If anything changes I will keep you posted."

[row-4] 1.00 ^1.01 ^1.02 ^1.03 ^1.04 ^1.05 ^1.06 ^1.07 ^1.08 ^1.09 ^1.10 The drop rate of this item is increased when wearing a Ring of wealth.

[rowm-5] 2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 The Rune spear, Shield left half and Dragon spear will only be dropped if Legend's Quest has been started, or else a talisman will be dropped as a replacement.

[1] Jagex. Mod Ash's Twitter account. 1 Oct 2017. Mod Ash: "I think all three of the checks you list are still in effect on the creatures in question. Reducing requirements tends not to be popular."

[2] 9,000 kills

[Clue_rates_tweet-3] Jagex. Mod Tide's Twitter account. 24 May 2019. (Archived from the original on 24 May 2019.) Mod Tide: "I know its been a while since the clue expansion but here is the information on clue scroll drop rates and loot chances! If anything changes I will keep you posted."

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