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[[File:Fighting Amoxliatl.png|thumb|300px|The player fights Amoxliatl, the guardian of Tapoyauik.]]
After completion of [[The Heart of Darkness]], players can fight [[Amoxliatl]] as a regular boss encounter within the [[Ruins of Tapoyauik]], albeit slightly stronger than when fought during the quest.

==Getting there==
The two easiest ways to reach the [[Ruins of Tapoyauik]] include:
* [[Pendant of ates|Pendant of Ates]] - Teleport to the Twilight Temple statue outside the Tower of Ascension after activating it.
* [[Quetzal Transport System]] - Travel to the [[Salvager Overlook]] and head south (after building landing site) or travel to [[Quetzacalli Gorge]] and pass the large gate.

By returning to the chamber with the statues and murals within Tapoyauik, players can use the [[lift platform]] in the centre (which appears after completion of the quest) to ascend to the [[Tower of Ascension]]. This unlocks a permanent shortcut which allows quick access to Amoxliatl.

==Fight overview==
Amoxliatl uses three different attacks. Her standard magic attack summons ice spikes on the player's current tile and around the arena. [[Protect from Magic]] will protect against the initial attack, but the ice spikes additionally deal typeless damage. Finally, an icy pool will be left on the tile where the player was originally standing on that will deal 6-10 damage per tick. 

After every 2-4 standard attacks, Amoxliatl will use one of two special attacks; which she chooses initially is random, but will alternate between the two afterward.
* '''Unstable Ice''' - 1-4 blocks of [[unstable ice]] are launched near the player, indicated by the game message {{mes|Amoxliatl forms some unstable ice blocks around you.|colour=#00e6e6}}. If not destroyed within 15 ticks (9 seconds), all remaining ice blocks will shatter, causing icy pools to form within 3x3 of where they were, and healing the boss (16-25) for each block shattered. The unstable ice blocks can only be destroyed with melee, and melee attacks against them will result in a max hit with an attack speed of 1. It is possible to hit Amoxliatl and unstable ice with the same swing of a [[Scythe of vitur|scythe of Vitur]], capitalizing on the increased attack speed to do extra damage to the boss while also not incurring additional delay for the first regular attack after the final ice block is destroyed. After destroying an ice block, the player may eat a piece of food without incurring the normal attack delay, should they need to heal.
* '''Icicle Crash''': Amoxliatl will first disable all the player's active prayers before launching an icicle attack directly toward the player, dealing up to 34 damage (which can be negated by reactivating Protect from Magic). This attack is indicated by the game message {{mes|Amoxliatl disables your prayers and launches an icicle attack!|colour=#ff3045}}

A good tip for the fight is to run to any two tiles from wherever they are standing after Amoxliatl begins her standard attack to drag her forward, then attack her again to stand on a new non-icy tile.

<gallery mode="packed" heights="300" style="text-align:left">
Amoxliatl - stepping back movement.mp4|The player steps two tiles back to drag Amoxliatl and resume attacking on a non-icy tile.
Amoxliatl - unstable ice.mp4|Melee weapons will instantly destroy unstable ice blocks without an attack cooldown.
</gallery>

==Equipment==
The boss has a -2 flat armour and is weak to crush, so it is recommended to use a crush weapon that deals damage with multiple hitsplats such as the [[Scythe of vitur|scythe of Vitur]], [[dual macuahuitl]], or [[glacial temotli]]. [[Torag's hammers]] are not recommended, as their slower attack speed means that they perform worse than a [[dragon mace]] and [[dragon defender]], assuming all other gear is equivalent.

Given the relatively low defence of the boss, strength bonus should be prioritized.

Although the boss has a 30% [[elemental weakness]] to fire, it is better to take melee as the ice blocks can only take damage from melee sources. This means taking [[Thrall|thralls]] is recommended.

{{Recommended equipment
| special1 = {{plink|Burning claws}} / {{plink|Dragon claws}}
| special2 = {{plink|Dragon dagger}}
| special3 = {{plink|Crystal halberd}}
| style = Melee
| head1 = {{plink|Slayer helmet}} / {{Plink|Inquisitor's great helm}}{{refn|name=ScytheInfo|Only when not utilizing the set effect of the [[Blood moon armour]]}}
| head2 = {{Plink|Torva full helm}}{{refn|name=ScytheInfo}}
| head3 = {{plink|Blood moon helm}}{{refn|Only while the full [[Blood moon armour]] set is equipped (armour set effect - 33% chance to hit 1 tick faster)|name=BloodMoonInfo}}
| head4 = {{Plink|Neitiznot faceguard}}
| head5 = {{Plink|Helm of neitiznot}}
| neck1 = {{plink|Amulet of rancour}}
| neck2 = {{plink|Amulet of torture}}
| neck3 = {{plink|Amulet of fury}}
| neck4 = {{plink|Amulet of glory}}
| cape1 = {{plink|Infernal cape}}
| cape2 = {{plink|Fire cape}}
| cape3 = {{plink|Mythical cape}}
| cape4 = {{plink|Ardougne cloak 4}}
| body1 = {{Plink|Inquisitor's hauberk}}{{refn|name=ScytheInfo}}
| body2 = {{Plink|Torva platebody}}{{refn|name=ScytheInfo}}
| body3 = {{Plink|Blood moon chestplate}}{{refn|name=BloodMoonInfo}} /<br>{{Plink|Bandos chestplate}} /<br>{{Plink|Fighter torso}}
| legs1 = {{Plink|Inquisitor's plateskirt}}{{refn|name=ScytheInfo}}
| legs2 = {{Plink|Torva platelegs}}{{refn||name=ScytheInfo}}
| legs3 = {{Plink|Blood moon tassets}}{{refn|name=BloodMoonInfo}} / <br>
{{Plink|Bandos tassets}}
| legs4 = {{Plink|Obsidian platelegs}}
| weapon1 = {{plink|Scythe of vitur|txt=Scythe of vitur}}{{refn|Set to slash unless using entire [[Inquisitor's armour]] set off task, or Inquisitor's hauberk/plateskirt with slayer helmet on task.}}
| weapon2 = {{plink|Dual macuahuitl}}{{refn|name=BloodMoonInfo}}
| weapon3 = {{plink|Inquisitor's mace}}{{refn|When used with [[Inquisitor's armour]], and max strength gear, performs slightly better than [[Blood moon armour]] and [[Dual macuahuitl]]}} <!-- 11.520 dps vs 11.048, respectively -->
| weapon4 = {{plink|Soulreaper axe}}><br>{{plink|Abyssal bludgeon}} ><br>{{Plink|Zamorakian hasta}}
| weapon5 = {{plink|Glacial temotli}}
| shield1 = {{plink|Avernic defender}}
| shield2 = {{plink|Dragon defender}}
| shield3 = {{plink|Rune defender}}
| shield4 = {{plink|Dragonfire shield}}
| hands1 = {{Plink|Ferocious gloves}}
| hands2 = {{Plink|Barrows gloves}}
| hands3 = {{Plink|Dragon gloves}}
| hands4 = {{Plink|Rune gloves}}
| feet1 = {{Plink|Primordial boots}}
| feet2 = {{Plink|Aranea boots}} /<br>{{Plink|Dragon boots}} /<br>{{Plink|Spiked manacles}}
| feet3 = {{Plink|Echo boots}} /<br>{{Plink|Guardian boots}} /<br>{{Plink|Granite boots}}
| ring1 = {{Plink|Ultor ring}}
| ring2 = {{Plink|Berserker ring (i)}}
| ring3 = {{Plink|Lightbearer}}
| ammo1 = {{plink|Ghommal's lucky penny}}{{refn|When using [[Scythe of vitur]]}} / {{plink|Rada's blessing 4}}
| ammo2 = {{plink|Rada's blessing 3}} /<br>{{plink|Rada's blessing 2}} /<br>{{plink|God blessing|pic=Peaceful blessing}}
}}
<references group="ScytheInfo"/>
{{reflist}}

==Inventory==
{{Inventory
|align = right
|1 = Burning claws
|2 = Divine super combat potion(4)
|3 = Prayer potion(4)
|4 = Prayer potion(4)
|5 = Prayer potion(4)
|6 = Prayer potion(4)
|7 = Prayer potion(4)
|8 = Prayer potion(4)
|9 = Prayer potion(4)
|10 = Prayer potion(4)
|11 = Prayer potion(4)
|12 = Manta ray
|13 = Manta ray
|14 = Manta ray
|24 = Soul rune
|25 = Pendant of ates
|26 = Book of the dead
|27 = Divine rune pouch
|28 = Teleport to house (tablet)
|23 = Amulet of blood fury
}}
{{Rune pouch
| align = right
| 1 = Fire rune
| 2 = Blood rune
| 3 = Cosmic rune
| 4 = Death rune
}}
*[[Special attack]] weapon (e.g. [[burning claws]] or [[dragon dagger]])
*1 [[divine super combat potion]]
*Many [[Prayer potion]]s or [[Super restore|Super restores]]
** Prayer can also be restored by catching [[moonlight moth]]s outside of Amoxliatl's chamber, albeit more slowly
*[[Manta ray]] or other food
**All of Amoxliatl's damage is avoidable, so experienced players may opt to only bring a few food in case of emergency
*[[Pendant of ates|Pendant of Ates]] for teleporting to the [[Ruins of Tapoyauik]]
*[[Book of the dead]] for casting resurrection spells on the [[Arceuus spellbook]]
*[[Rune pouch]] and runes for [[Thrall]] spells and [[Death charge]]
*[[Teleport to house (tablet)|House tablets]] (or [[construct. cape]]/[[max cape]]) or [[desert amulet 4]]

[[Category:Strategies]]