Harpie Bug Swarm

Harpie Bug Swarm

Released			30 January 2006 (Update)
Members			Yes
Combat level			46
Always drops			Nothing
Examine
A swarm of bugs.
Combat info
Hitpoints			25
Max hit			6
Aggressive			Yes
Poison			No
Weakness			Slash, Magic
Attack style			Melee
Slayer info
Slayer level			33
Slayer XP			25
Category			Harpie Bug Swarm
Assigned by
Combat stats

54		46		32		1	1
Aggressive stats

+0		+0		+0		+0	+0
Defensive stats

+10		+5		+10		+5	+10
Other bonuses						Immunities

+0	+0		+0		+0%	Not immune	Not immune
Attack speed

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.

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	GE market price
Steel axe	1	Uncommon (4/128)	24
Steel full helm	1	Uncommon (4/128)	157
Staff of fire	1	Uncommon (4/128)	1,549
Mithril chainbody	1	Uncommon (2/128)	984
Steel boots	1	Rare (1/128)	95
Adamant med helm	1	Rare (1/128)	959

Item	Quantity	Rarity	GE market price
Coins	30; 40; 160; 230; 490	Common (66/128)	Not sold
Gold ore	1	Common (8/128)	355
Jug of wine	1	Uncommon (2/128)	4
Gem drop table	1	Uncommon (2/128)	Not sold
Clue scroll (medium)	1	Rare (1/128)	Not sold

Runes[edit | edit source]

Item	Quantity	Rarity	GE market price
Fire rune	30; 60	Common (29/128)	150–300
Chaos rune	15	Uncommon (5/128)	1,485
Death rune	3	Uncommon (3/128)	666

Other[edit | edit source]

Gem drop table

In addition to the drops above, this monster approximately has a 1/64 chance to access the gem drop table.


Item	Quantity	Rarity	GE market price
Uncut sapphire	1	Rare (1/256; 1/128)^{[G 1]}	634
Uncut emerald	1	Rare (1/512; 1/256)^{[G 1]}	799
Uncut ruby	1	Very rare (1/1,024; 1/512)^{[G 1]}	1,396
Nature talisman	1	Very rare (1/2,730.67; 1/1,365.33)^{[G 1]}	Not sold
Uncut diamond	1	Very rare (1/4,096; 1/2,048)^{[G 1]}	2,928
Rune javelin	5	Very rare (1/8,192; 1/4,096)^{[G 1]}	810
Loop half of key	1	Very rare (1/8,192; 1/4,096)^{[G 1]}	12,123
Tooth half of key	1	Very rare (1/8,192; 1/4,096)^{[G 1]}	9,506
Rune spear	1	Very rare (1/131,072; 1/15,360)^{[G 1]}	12,050
Shield left half	1	Very rare (1/262,144; 1/30,720)^{[G 1]}	65,700
Dragon spear	1	Very rare (1/349,525.33; 1/40,960)^{[G 1]}	37,128

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 ^1.3 ^1.4 ^1.5 ^1.6 ^1.7 ^1.8 The drop rate is increased when wearing a Ring of wealth.

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

[row-3] 1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 ^1.3 ^1.4 ^1.5 ^1.6 ^1.7 ^1.8 The drop rate is increased when wearing a Ring of wealth.

[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

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[G 1]

Harpie Bug Swarm

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Locations[edit | edit source]

Drops[edit | edit source]

Weapons/Armour[edit | edit source]

Runes[edit | edit source]

Other[edit | edit source]

Gem drop table

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