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</nowiki><h2 id="introduction"><ins><nowiki>Introduction</nowiki></ins></h2>
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</nowiki><p><strong><nowiki>This guide is intended as a guide for players looking to progress towards the tougher challenges RS3 PvM offers.</nowiki></strong><nowiki> It covers skill goals to set on your PvM journey, how to improve your damage and useful unlocks for your PvM experience.</nowiki></p>
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</nowiki><h2 id="preparation"><ins><nowiki>Preparation</nowiki></ins></h2>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>Before you begin, it can be helpful to get a few things out of the way:</nowiki></p>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>⬥ Set up a good interface - see </nowiki>[[PvME/Getting started/Interface Guide|<nowiki>Interface Guide</nowiki>]]<nowiki>.</nowiki></p>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>⬥ Learn about the different combat modes (Revolution and Full Manual) - </nowiki>[[PvME/Learning to boss/Revo To Full Manual|<nowiki>Revo To Full Manual</nowiki>]]<nowiki>.</nowiki></p>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>⬥ Have a peek at the </nowiki>[[PvME/Learning to boss/Bossing Path|<nowiki>Bossing Path</nowiki>]]<nowiki> that you can work on as you learn PvM.</nowiki></p>
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</nowiki><h2 id="initial-goals"><ins><nowiki>Initial Goals</nowiki></ins></h2>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>Having an idea of some of the things you want to aim for initially can help with planning, which we cover here. </nowiki><strong><nowiki>None of these things are strictly necessary, but are recommended to make your bossing learning curves an easier and more enjoyable experience.</nowiki></strong></p>
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</nowiki><h3 id="skill-goals"><nowiki>Skill Goals</nowiki></h3>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>Achieving these goals will significantly improve the variety of combat content you can successfully complete. Some suggestions on how to achieve each skilling goal can be found in </nowiki>[[PvME/Getting started/Noncombat Skilling Guides|<nowiki>Noncombat Skilling Guides</nowiki>]]</p>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>⬥ </nowiki><strong><nowiki>Level 90+ Combat Stats</nowiki></strong><nowiki> </nowiki>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/689509250472476758.png?v=1 <nowiki>Attack</nowiki>]<nowiki> </nowiki>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/689509250879324165.png?v=1 <nowiki>Strength</nowiki>]<nowiki> / </nowiki>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/689504724159823906.png?v=1 <nowiki>Magic</nowiki>]<nowiki> / </nowiki>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/580168050121113623.png?v=1 <nowiki>range</nowiki>]<nowiki> / </nowiki>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/689509250979987525.png?v=1 <nowiki>Defence</nowiki>]<nowiki> / </nowiki>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/1148995625896120460.png?v=1 <nowiki>necromancy</nowiki>]</p>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• Improves hitchance, damage, defences and survivability, and ensure you have all relevant abilities unlocked.</nowiki></p>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>⬥ </nowiki><strong><nowiki>Level 95+ Prayer</nowiki></strong><nowiki> </nowiki>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/1005450651347730533.png?v=1 <nowiki>prayer</nowiki>]</p>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• Soul Split </nowiki>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/615613924506599497.png?v=1 <nowiki>soulsplit</nowiki>]<nowiki> for healing at 92</nowiki></p>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• Damage-boosting curses </nowiki>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/583429936606347280.png?v=1 <nowiki>turmoil</nowiki>]<nowiki> </nowiki>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/583429936665198592.png?v=1 <nowiki>anguish</nowiki>]<nowiki> </nowiki>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/583429936958930964.png?v=1 <nowiki>torment</nowiki>]<nowiki> </nowiki>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/1137941003895046284.png?v=1 <nowiki>sorrow</nowiki>]<nowiki> at 95</nowiki></p>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>⬥ </nowiki><strong><nowiki>Level 89/99 Herblore</nowiki></strong><nowiki> </nowiki>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/689554435583508558.png?v=1 <nowiki>Herblore</nowiki>]</p>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• Can boost from 89 (+7 pulse core </nowiki>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/1005450653390360626.png?v=1 <nowiki>pulsecore</nowiki>]<nowiki> boost) to make overloads </nowiki>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/689554436179361864.png?v=1 <nowiki>ovl</nowiki>]<nowiki> and use the Request Assist feature to make adrenaline renewals </nowiki>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/736298121704767538.png?v=1 <nowiki>adrenrenewal</nowiki>]</p>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• Can boost from 99 (with </nowiki>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/1005450653390360626.png?v=1 <nowiki>pulsecore</nowiki>]<nowiki>) to make elder overloads </nowiki>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/841419289831800882.png?v=1 <nowiki>elderovl</nowiki>]<nowiki>, which have +4 stats over regular overloads.</nowiki></p>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>⬥ </nowiki><strong><nowiki>Level 68+ Invention</nowiki></strong><nowiki> </nowiki>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/689509250946695292.png?v=1 <nowiki>Invention</nowiki>]</p>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• Enough to get the </nowiki><strong><nowiki>Starter Perks</nowiki></strong><nowiki> in </nowiki>[[PvME/Invention perks/Perks|<nowiki>Perks</nowiki>]]<nowiki> (with help of extreme potion </nowiki>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/1032540072169439242.png?v=1 <nowiki>extremeinventionpotion</nowiki>]<nowiki>)</nowiki></p>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• Starter perks are good enough to use until you reach 120 Invention and attempt advanced perks.</nowiki></p>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>⬥ </nowiki><strong><nowiki>Summoning </nowiki>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/583430259064569856.png?v=1 <nowiki>Summoning</nowiki>]<nowiki> - no set level</nowiki></strong><nowiki> but some useful familiars are:</nowiki></p>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• Hellhound </nowiki>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/921410226475925514.png?v=1 <nowiki>hellhoundpouch</nowiki>]<nowiki> - at 45</nowiki></p>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• War Tortoise </nowiki>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/513195712222068737.png?v=1 <nowiki>Tortoise</nowiki>]<nowiki> - at 67</nowiki></p>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• Talon Beast - at 77</nowiki></p>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• Nihils </nowiki>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/854475442169053194.png?v=1 <nowiki>bloodnihil</nowiki>]<nowiki> </nowiki>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/854475441946230855.png?v=1 <nowiki>shadownihil</nowiki>]<nowiki> </nowiki>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/854475442227642388.png?v=1 <nowiki>smokenihil</nowiki>]<nowiki> </nowiki>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/854475442164334592.png?v=1 <nowiki>icenihil</nowiki>]<nowiki>- at 89</nowiki></p>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• Kalgerion Demon </nowiki>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/921410226484301925.png?v=1 <nowiki>kalgpouch</nowiki>]<nowiki> - at 90</nowiki></p>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• Pack Yak </nowiki>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/513195712201228289.png?v=1 <nowiki>Yak</nowiki>]<nowiki> - at 96</nowiki></p>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• Ripper Demons </nowiki>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/703581275453128714.png?v=1 <nowiki>ripperpouch</nowiki>]<nowiki> - at 96</nowiki></p>
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</nowiki><h2 id="mid-high-level-training"><ins><nowiki>Mid-High Level </nowiki>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/797896050370281523.png?v=1 <nowiki>combat</nowiki>]<nowiki> training</nowiki></ins></h2>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>The suggestions outlined below are intended for audiences wishing to go from level 50 through to 99/120 in their favourite </nowiki>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/797896050370281523.png?v=1 <nowiki>combat</nowiki>]<nowiki> styles.</nowiki></p>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>Level 50/60-80:</nowiki></p>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>⬥ </nowiki>[https://runescape.wiki/w/Abyss/Combat_training <nowiki>The Abyss Monsters</nowiki>]<nowiki> (req. </nowiki>[https://runescape.wiki/w/Enter_the_Abyss_(miniquest)/Quick_guide <nowiki>Enter the Abyss miniquest</nowiki>]<nowiki>). Use AoE, </nowiki>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/1052551452788269127.png?v=1 <nowiki>protectfrommelee</nowiki>]<nowiki> if possible.</nowiki></p>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>⬥ </nowiki>[https://runescape.wiki/w/Armoured_zombie <nowiki>Armoured Zombies</nowiki>]<nowiki> (req. </nowiki>[https://runescape.wiki/w/Defender_of_Varrock/Quick_guide <nowiki>Defender of Varrock quest</nowiki>]<nowiki>, </nowiki>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/797899945730244648.png?v=1 <nowiki>salveamulet</nowiki>]<nowiki> works!).</nowiki></p>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>Level 80+:</nowiki></p>
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</nowiki><p><em><nowiki>Worth checking </nowiki>[https://pvme.io/guides/?category=Slayer <nowiki>Slayer guides</nowiki>]<nowiki> for methods (downscale gear as necessary)</nowiki></em><nowiki>:</nowiki></p>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>⬥ </nowiki>[https://runescape.wiki/w/Ravenous_ghoul <nowiki>Ravenous Ghouls</nowiki>]<nowiki> in the crypts below the graveyard north of Canifis.</nowiki></p>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>⬥ </nowiki>[https://runescape.wiki/w/Vyrewatch <nowiki>Vyrewatch</nowiki>]<nowiki> (req. </nowiki>[https://runescape.wiki/w/Branches_of_Darkmeyer <nowiki>Branches of Darkmeyer</nowiki>]<nowiki>) </nowiki>[https://runescape.wiki/w/River_of_Blood/Quick_guide <nowiki>River of Blood quest</nowiki>]<nowiki> recommended for sunspear (pvme guide :</nowiki>[[PvME/Slayer/Vyres|<nowiki>Vyres</nowiki>]]<nowiki>).</nowiki></p>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>⬥ </nowiki>[https://runescape.wiki/w/Bound_skeleton <nowiki>Bound Skeletons</nowiki>]<nowiki> north of Fort Forinthry.</nowiki></p>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>⬥ </nowiki>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/580168050121113623.png?v=1 <nowiki>range</nowiki>]<nowiki>: </nowiki>[https://runescape.wiki/w/Abyssal_savage <nowiki>Abyssal Savages</nowiki>]<nowiki> (req. 95 </nowiki>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/797896049548066857.png?v=1 <nowiki>slayer</nowiki>]<nowiki>) in Wilderness or Senntisten Asylum (pvme guide: </nowiki>[[PvME/Slayer/Abyssal Savages|<nowiki>Abyssal Savages</nowiki>]]<nowiki>).</nowiki></p>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>Level 95+ (</nowiki>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/1096130867279171706.png?v=1 <nowiki>melee</nowiki>]<nowiki> / </nowiki>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/689504724159823906.png?v=1 <nowiki>magic</nowiki>]<nowiki> / </nowiki>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/1148995625896120460.png?v=1 <nowiki>necromancy</nowiki>]<nowiki>):</nowiki></p>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>⬥ </nowiki>[https://runescape.wiki/w/Abyssal_beast <nowiki>Abyssal Beasts</nowiki>]<nowiki> (req. 105 </nowiki>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/797896049548066857.png?v=1 <nowiki>slayer</nowiki>]<nowiki>) in Wilderness or Senntisten Asylum (pvme guide: </nowiki>[[PvME/Slayer/Abyssal Beasts|<nowiki>Abyssal Beasts</nowiki>]]<nowiki>).</nowiki></p>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>⬥ </nowiki>[https://runescape.wiki/w/Armoured_phantom <nowiki>Armoured Phantoms</nowiki>]<nowiki> (req. 113 </nowiki>[https://cdn.discordapp.com/emojis/797896049548066857.png?v=1 <nowiki>slayer</nowiki>]<nowiki>) (pvme guide: </nowiki>[[PvME/Slayer/Armoured Phantoms|<nowiki>Armoured Phantoms</nowiki>]]<nowiki>).</nowiki></p>
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</nowiki><h2 id="bossing"><ins><nowiki>Bossing</nowiki></ins></h2>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>⬥ If you are particularly interested in bossing, </nowiki>[https://runescape.wiki/w/Soul_Reaper <nowiki>reaper tasks</nowiki>]<nowiki> are a daily activity where Death asks you to kill a certain boss. This is a good way to experience different bosses.</nowiki></p>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>⬥ You can also check out </nowiki>[[PvME/Learning to boss/Bossing Path|<nowiki>Bossing Path</nowiki>]]<nowiki> to set some bossing goals.</nowiki></p>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>⬥ Basic guides for most bosses in Runescape can be found in </nowiki>[https://pvme.io/guides/?category=Boss%20fundamentals <nowiki>Boss fundamentals</nowiki>]<nowiki>. These guides have beginner preset recommendations, an overview of the boss's mechanics, and suggestions for how to deal with them.</nowiki></p>
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</nowiki><h2 id="improving-damage-output"><ins><nowiki>Improving Damage Output</nowiki></ins></h2>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>In RuneScape, the best defence is a great offence. Improving your damage output will significantly increase your chances of success at whichever boss or slayer task you're trying to accomplish. There are little things you can do to optimise once you reach that stage, but initially there are three core ways to increase your damage output:</nowiki></p>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>⬥ Upgrading your gear setup</nowiki></p>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• Assuming a starting point of T70 weapons and T70 armour, </nowiki>[https://pvme.io/gear/ <nowiki>Upgrade guides</nowiki>]<nowiki> will help you upgrade your gear progressively for each combat style.</nowiki></p>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>⬥ Improving your DPS rotation</nowiki></p>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• For strong revolution bars with various degrees of ability unlocks, check out </nowiki>[[PvME/Combat reference/Revolution Bars|<nowiki>Revolution Bars</nowiki>]]</p>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• For learning to switch to full manual gameplay, check out </nowiki>[[PvME/Learning to boss/Revo To Full Manual|<nowiki>Revo To Full Manual</nowiki>]]</p>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• For learning how to start improving your DPM, check out </nowiki>[https://pvme.io/guides/?category=Damage%20%26%20rotations <nowiki>Damage and rotation guides</nowiki>]</p>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• For help and advice, the Helpers and Super Helpers can answer your questions in </nowiki>[https://discord.com/channels/534508796639182860/656898197561802760 <nowiki>PvM help (external Discord)</nowiki>]</p>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>⬥ Useful permanent unlocks</nowiki></p>
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</nowiki><p><nowiki>‎ ‎ ‎ ‎• Permanent unlocks have a multitude of benefits ranging from adrenaline refunds on abilities to enchantments on weapons/gear. For a full list of recommendations, check out </nowiki>[[PvME/Gear upgrades/Permanent Unlocks|<nowiki>Permanent Unlocks</nowiki>]]</p>
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== Attribution and source history ==
Adapted from [https://pvme.io/pvme-guides/new-to-bossing/mid-game-combat/ <nowiki>Mid Game Combat</nowiki>] by PvME contributors. [https://github.com/pvme/pvme-guides/commits/master/new-to-bossing/mid-game-combat.txt Upstream source history]. Licensed [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/ CC BY-NC-SA 4.0]. Snapshot 074a9438f79d10fba75735791be0030734db8b5e. Formatting adapted for standalone MediaWiki; media and third-party references remain external links.