Harpie Bug Swarm

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Harpie Bug Swarm
Released										30 January 2006 (Update)
Members										Yes
Combat level										46
Size										1x1
Examine										A swarm of bugs.
Combat info
Max hit										6
Aggressive										Yes
Poison										No
Attack style										Melee
Attack speed
Slayer info
Slayer level										33
Slayer XP										25 xp
Category										Harpie Bug Swarm
Assigned by
Combat stats
25					54					46					32					1					1
Aggressive stats
+0					+0					+0					+0					+0					+0
Defensive stats
+10						+5						+10						+5						+10
Immunities
Not immune to poison															Not immune to venom
Advanced data
Monster ID												464

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 equipped). If you do not have 33 Firemaking, you cannot be assigned harpie bug swarms as a Slayer task.

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. As harpie bug swarms are very accurate, and will often hit for up to 6 hitpoints, it is advisable to have Defence levels from 40-50+ and to bring food appropriate for the player's level, such as lobsters. 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 are two safespots: one between the two trees to the south behind the small jungle plant, and another to the north on the beaches of the fairy ring (DKP). Players can setup a cannon to range or melee 2+ swarms to the west, but will need runes to telegrab any desired drops.

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

Locations

Location	Levels	Members	Spawns	Map
Karamja, north-east of Tai Bwo Wannai (dkp)	46		14	Maplink

• (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 the players 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.
• It should be noted to the player to bring antipoison potions while traveling around Karamja.

Drops

Drop rates estimated based on 29,222 kills from the Drop Rate Project, unless otherwise cited.

The average Harpie Bug Swarm kill is worth 228.85.

Weapons and armour

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Steel axe	1	4/128	41	120
	Steel full helm	1	4/128	150	330
	Staff of fire	1	3/128	1,521	900
	Mithril chainbody	1	2/128	1,023	1,170
	Adamant med helm	1	1/128	937	1,152
	Steel boots	1	1/128	136	180

Runes

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Fire rune	30	20/128	150	60
	Fire rune	60	8/128	300	120
	Chaos rune	15	5/128	645	810
	Death rune	3	3/128	579	324

Coins

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Coins	40	25/128	40	40
	Coins	160	20/128	160	160
	Coins	230	10/128	230	230
	Coins	30	7/128	30	30
	Coins	490	2/128	490	490

Other

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Gold ore	1	8/128	168	90
	Jug of wine	1	2/128	3	0

Gem drop table

There is a 3/128 chance of rolling the gem drop table.

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Nothing	N/A	1/85.49; Never	N/A	N/A
	Uncut sapphire	1	1/170.67; 1/86.67	383	15
	Uncut emerald	1	1/341.33; 1/173.33	563	30
	Uncut ruby	1	1/682.67; 1/346.67	1,134	60
	Nature talisman	1	1/1,820.44; 1/924.44	943	2
	Uncut diamond	1	1/2,730.67; 1/1,386.67	2,597	120
	Loop half of key	1	1/5,461.33; 1/2,773.33	9,843	60
	Tooth half of key	1	1/5,461.33; 1/2,773.33	10,355	60
	Rune javelin	5	1/5,461.33; 1/2,773.33	865	1,200
	Rune spear	1	1/87,381.33; 1/5,200	11,926	12,480
	Shield left half	1	1/174,762.67; 1/10,400	65,632	66,000
	Dragon spear	1	1/233,016.89; 1/13,866.67	37,403	37,440

Tertiary

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Clue scroll (medium)	1	1/128	Not sold	12

Update history

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.
22 February 2013 (update)	This content was included when the Old School RuneScape servers officially launched.