Crazy archaeologist

Crazy archaeologist
Released	13 March 2014 (Update)
Members	Yes
Combat level	204
Size	1x1
Examine	When academics go bad...
Combat info
XP bonus	+25%
Max hit	14 (standard); 24 (special)
Aggressive	Yes
Poisonous	No
Attack style	Ranged, Crush
Attack speed	3 ticks (1.8 seconds)
Respawn time	15 ticks (9 seconds)
Slayer info
Slayer level	None
Slayer XP	275 xp
Category	Bosses
Assigned by	File:Konar chathead.png
Combat stats
Aggressive stats
Melee defence
Magic defence
+250	No elemental weakness
Ranged defence
Immunities
Poison	Not immune
Venom	Not immune
Cannons	Not immune
Thralls	Not immune
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Advanced data
Monster ID	6618

This article has a strategy guide.

All information on mechanics and strategy will be on this page.

Bellock, the crazy archaeologist, is an insane individual and boss who resides in the ruins south of The Forgotten Cemetery (level 23 Wilderness). He uses Ranged and melee attacks and can perform a special attack where he throws explosive books that explode in a 3x3 area.

Bellock is one of the three Wilderness bosses that drop one of three shards of the malediction ward and odium ward.

Despite his high Magic defence, he has a negligible Magic level, and thus has a weakness to Magic. This is because Magic defence is primarily based on one's Magic level.^[1]

Killing Bellock is a popular way for Ironmen to obtain a rune crossbow without having to train Fletching or Smithing.

The deranged archaeologist also counts towards a crazy archaeologist boss Slayer task. It cannot be killed as an alternative if the Wilderness is specified as the task location when the task is received from Krystilia or Konar quo Maten.

Location

Levels

Members

Spawns

Map

League region

Ruins (west)

204

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Strategy

It is recommended to use Magic armour with the Trident of the seas while praying range and avoiding his special attack of explosive books as soon as he says, "Rain of knowledge!" The best way to avoid it is by keeping a considerable distance, and running towards him until you are two squares away from him (this way, you will avoid Melee damage), and repeating the same steps over and over, you will minimise the chance of receiving damage.

Another strategy, albeit much worse, is to use high Ranged Defence armour (like Torag's armour and Obsidian shield) with a Zamorakian hasta or Abyssal whip alongside the Protect from Melee prayer. This should only be done if magic isn't an option.

The fastest way to get there is by using the spell Dareeyak Teleport from the Ancient Magicks spellbook with 78 Magic or a Dareeyak teleport tablet. Alternatively a burning amulet can be used to teleport to bandit camp and run to the ruins. Alternately you can teleport to Trollheim (61 Magic) and take the agility shortcut to the Wilderness, placing you right next to the ruins.

His location in the Wilderness is single target only.

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Quotes

One quote is said every time Bellock attacks the player.

"I'm Bellock - respect me!"
"Get off my site!"
"No-one messes with Bellock's dig!"
"These ruins are mine!"
"Taste my knowledge!"
"You belong in a museum!"
"Rain of knowledge!" - when using special attack
"Ow!" - upon death

Drops

The following drop rates are provided by Jagex, unless otherwise specified.

100%

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Bones	1	Always	113	0

Pre-roll

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Odium shard 2	1	1/256^{[d 1]}	971,007	18,600
	Malediction shard 2	1	1/256^{[d 1]}	690,813	18,600

^ ^1.0 ^1.1 The drop rate is 1/256 for a specific shard, or 1/128 for any shard.

Weapons and armour

Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
Amulet of power	1	7/128	2,319	2,115
Rune crossbow	2	5/128	20,210	19,440
Red d'hide body	1	4/128	6,123	6,738
Rune knife	10	4/128	910	1,000

Runes and ammunition

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Mud rune	30	4/128	3,510	360
	Cannonball	150	4/128	31,950	450
Dragon arrow.png: Crazy archaeologist drops Dragon arrow with rarity 1/128 in quantity 75	Dragon arrow	75	1/128	128,100	36,000

Consumables

Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
Shark	1	8/128	875	102
Potato with cheese	3	8/128	852	12
Prayer potion(4)	1	8/128	10,061	114
Anchovy pizza	8 (noted)	4/128	6,000	288

Other

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Coins	499–3,998	18/128	499–3,998	499–3,998
	Grimy dwarf weed	4 (noted)	8/128	8,144	56
	White berries	10 (noted)	6/128	9,620	60
	Silver ore	40 (noted)	6/128	2,600	1,800
	Uncut emerald	6 (noted)	5/128^{[d 1]}	2,778	180
	Uncut sapphire	4 (noted)	5/128^{[d 1]}	952	60
	Red dragonhide	10 (noted)	5/128	28,980	870
	Rusty sword	1	4/128	Not sold	0
	Muddy key	1	4/128	4,509	48
Onyx bolt tips.png: Crazy archaeologist drops Onyx bolt tips with rarity 4/128 in quantity 12	Onyx bolt tips	12	4/128	104,724	7,200
	Long bone	1	2/128	Not sold	3

^ ^1.0 ^1.1 6 uncut emeralds are dropped along with 4 uncut sapphires.

Rare and Gem drop table

There is a 4/128 chance of rolling the rare drop table. There is also a 4/128 chance of rolling the gem drop table.

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Nothing	N/A	1/47.02; Never^{[d 1]}	N/A	N/A
	Coins	3,000	1/195.05	3,000	3,000
	Loop half of key	1	1/193.61; 1/183.87^{[d 2]}	11,919	60
	Tooth half of key	1	1/193.61; 1/183.87^{[d 2]}	11,925	60
	Uncut sapphire	1	1/110.7; 1/56.22^{[d 2]}	238	15
	Runite bar	1	1/819.2	12,467	3,000
	Nature rune	67	1/1,365.33	7,169	7,236
	Rune 2h sword	1	1/1,365.33	37,885	38,400
	Rune battleaxe	1	1/1,365.33	24,300	24,960
	Uncut emerald	1	1/221.41; 1/112.43^{[d 2]}	463	30
	Law rune	45	1/2,048	5,715	6,480
	Death rune	45	1/2,048	7,200	4,860
Steel arrow.png: Crazy archaeologist drops Steel arrow with rarity 1/2,048 in quantity 150	Steel arrow	150	1/2,048	2,700	1,050
Rune arrow.png: Crazy archaeologist drops Rune arrow with rarity 1/2,048 in quantity 42	Rune arrow	42	1/2,048	2,352	10,080
	Adamant javelin	20	1/2,048	1,140	1,920
	Rune sq shield	1	1/2,048	22,551	23,040
	Dragonstone	1	1/2,048	11,580	6,000
	Silver ore	100 (noted)	1/2,048	6,500	4,500
	Uncut ruby	1	1/442.81; 1/224.86^{[d 2]}	988	60
	Rune kiteshield	1	1/4,096	32,131	32,640
	Dragon med helm	1	1/4,096	59,006	60,000
	Rune spear	1	1/4,056.39; 1/444.52^{[d 2]}^{[d 3]}	11,871	12,480
	Shield left half	1	1/8,112.77; 1/889.05^{[d 2]}^{[d 3]}	65,394	66,000
	Nature talisman	1	1/1,180.83; 1/599.64^{[d 2]}	328	2
	Dragon spear	1	1/10,817.03; 1/1,185.4^{[d 2]}^{[d 3]}	38,854	37,440
	Uncut diamond	1	1/1,771.24; 1/899.46^{[d 2]}	2,142	120
	Rune javelin	5	1/3,542.49; 1/1,798.92^{[d 2]}	950	1,200

^ 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 Slightly reduced chance of dropping if Legends' Quest has not been completed.

Tertiary

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Looting bag	1	1/3	Not sold	N/A
Brimstone key.png: Crazy archaeologist drops Brimstone key with rarity 1/80 in quantity 1	Brimstone key	1	1/80^{[d 1]}	Not sold	N/A
	Clue scroll (hard)	1	1/128; 1/64^{[d 3]}^{[d 2]}	Not sold	12
	Fedora	1	1/128	10,199	180

^ Brimstone keys are only dropped while on a Slayer task given by Konar quo Maten.
^ The drop rate of the hard clue scroll increases to 1/64 if a Ring of wealth (i) is worn.
^ The hard clue scroll drop rate increases to 1/121; 1/60 after unlocking the hard Combat Achievements rewards tier.

Wilderness Slayer tertiary

The following drops are only accessible while on a Slayer task given by Krystilia.

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
Larran's key.png: Crazy archaeologist drops Larran's key with rarity 1/76 in quantity 1	Larran's key	1	1/76	142,895	1
	Slayer's enchantment	1	1/30	1,686	720

Combat Achievements

There are 0 Combat Achievement tasks (totalling 0 points) available for Crazy Archaeologist.

Name	Description	Type	Tier	Comp%

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Changes

Date	Changes
[[{{#explode:27 March 2014\| \|0}} {{#explode:27 March 2014\| \|1}}]] [[{{#explode:27 March 2014\| \|2}}]] (update \| poll)	Can now drop his fedora upon death.

Trivia

The name "Bellock" is a reference to Belloq from Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark.
The phrase, "You belong in a museum!" is a quote from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
The crazy archaeologist is the only Wilderness boss which does not drop a pet.

References

^ Jagex. Mod Ash's Twitter account. 25 August 2015. Archived from the original on 26 May 2020. Mod Ash: "NPCs' magic defence is calculated off their Magic level, not their Defence level, and his is negligible."

[shard-2] 1.0 ^1.1 The drop rate is 1/256 for a specific shard, or 1/128 for any shard.

[gems-3] 1.0 ^1.1 6 uncut emeralds are dropped along with 4 uncut sapphires.

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

[row-5] 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-6] 3.0 ^3.1 ^3.2 Slightly reduced chance of dropping if Legends' Quest has not been completed.

[7] Brimstone keys are only dropped while on a Slayer task given by Konar quo Maten.

[8] The drop rate of the hard clue scroll increases to 1/64 if a Ring of wealth (i) is worn.

[9] The hard clue scroll drop rate increases to 1/121; 1/60 after unlocking the hard Combat Achievements rewards tier.

[1] Jagex. Mod Ash's Twitter account. 25 August 2015. Archived from the original on 26 May 2020. Mod Ash: "NPCs' magic defence is calculated off their Magic level, not their Defence level, and his is negligible."

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