Harpie Bug Swarm

Harpie Bug Swarm
Released	30 January 2006 (Update)
Members	Yes
Combat level	46
Size	1x1
Examine	A swarm of bugs.
Combat info
XP bonus	+0%
Max hit	6
Aggressive	Yes
Poisonous	No
Attack style	Crush
Attack speed	4 ticks (2.4 seconds)
Respawn time	25 ticks (15 seconds)
Slayer info
Slayer level	33
Slayer XP	25 xp
Category	Harpie Bug Swarms
Assigned by
Combat stats
Aggressive stats
Melee defence
Magic defence
+5	No elemental weakness
Ranged defence
Immunities
Poison	Not immune
Venom	Not immune
Cannons	Not immune
Thralls	Not immune
	Open in DPS calculator
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.^[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. 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.

It is highly recommended to bring antipoison while travelling around Karamja, one of the only spawn locations for this slayer monster.

Locations

Location

Levels

Members

Spawns

Map

League region

North-east of Tai Bwo Wannai (DKP)

46

14

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Karamja✓

East of the Colossal Wyrm Remains

46

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Varlamore✓

(Recommended) The closest fairy ring is DKP, although you will need to run south, past the Shaikahan and aggressive jogres, use the log shortcut to cross the river and then run north. Fairy ring CKR can also be used, though it's further to the south.
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 player's house is in Brimhaven, you can Teleport to House, then walk south to the mainland then east.
If the player's house is in Rimmington, you can Teleport to House, walk west to the ship, then pay 30 coins to travel to Brimhaven and 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 south-west, 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

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

Weapons and armour

Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
Steel axe	1	4/128	97	120
Steel full helm	1	4/128	130	330
Staff of fire	1	3/128	1,346	900
Mithril chainbody	1	2/128	967	1,170
Adamant med helm	1	1/128	899	1,152
Steel boots	1	1/128	196	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	1,530	810
Death rune	3	3/128	480	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	157	90
	Jug of wine	1	2/128	4	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^{[d 1]}	N/A	N/A
Uncut sapphire	1	1/170.67; 1/86.67^{[d 2]}	238	15
Uncut emerald	1	1/341.33; 1/173.33^{[d 2]}	463	30
Uncut ruby	1	1/682.67; 1/346.67^{[d 2]}	988	60
Nature talisman	1	1/1,820.44; 1/924.44^{[d 2]}	328	2
Uncut diamond	1	1/2,730.67; 1/1,386.67^{[d 2]}	2,142	120
Loop half of key	1	1/5,461.33; 1/2,773.33^{[d 2]}	11,919	60
Tooth half of key	1	1/5,461.33; 1/2,773.33^{[d 2]}	11,925	60
Rune javelin	5	1/5,461.33; 1/2,773.33^{[d 2]}	950	1,200
Rune spear	1	1/87,381.33; 1/5,200^{[d 2]}^{[d 3]}	11,871	12,480
Shield left half	1	1/174,762.67; 1/10,400^{[d 2]}^{[d 3]}	65,394	66,000
Dragon spear	1	1/233,016.89; 1/13,866.67^{[d 2]}^{[d 3]}	38,854	37,440

^ The "nothing" drop is removed while wearing a ring of wealth.
^ ^2.00 ^2.01 ^2.02 ^2.03 ^2.04 ^2.05 ^2.06 ^2.07 ^2.08 ^2.09 ^2.10 The drop rate is increased while wearing a ring of wealth due to the "nothing" drop being removed.
^ ^3.0 ^3.1 ^3.2 Only dropped if Legends' Quest has been finished; if not, a talisman is dropped instead.

Tertiary

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Clue scroll (medium)	1	1/128^{[d 1]}^[2]	Not sold	12

^ The medium clue scroll drop rate increases to 1/121 after unlocking the medium Combat Achievements rewards tier.

Changes

Date	Changes
[[{{#explode:25 April 2013\| \|0}} {{#explode:25 April 2013\| \|1}}]] [[{{#explode:25 April 2013\| \|2}}]] (update)	Harpie bug swarms will no longer be assigned as a Slayer target unless you have the appropriate Firemaking level.
[[{{#explode:22 February 2013\| \|0}} {{#explode:22 February 2013\| \|1}}]] [[{{#explode:22 February 2013\| \|2}}]] (update)	This content was included when the Old School RuneScape servers officially launched.

References

^ Jagex. Mod Ash's Twitter account. 1 October 2017. Archived from the original on 25 May 2020. 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."
^ 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."

[2] The "nothing" drop is removed while wearing a ring of wealth.

[row-3] 2.00 ^2.01 ^2.02 ^2.03 ^2.04 ^2.05 ^2.06 ^2.07 ^2.08 ^2.09 ^2.10 The drop rate is increased while wearing a ring of wealth due to the "nothing" drop being removed.

[rowm-4] 3.0 ^3.1 ^3.2 Only dropped if Legends' Quest has been finished; if not, a talisman is dropped instead.

[6] The medium clue scroll drop rate increases to 1/121 after unlocking the medium Combat Achievements rewards tier.

[1] Jagex. Mod Ash's Twitter account. 1 October 2017. Archived from the original on 25 May 2020. 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."

[Clue_rates_tweet-5] 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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