A Low Combat KBD Guide

[aximili e i]

HOW TO BE A LOW LEVEL COMBAT CHARACTER SURVIVE, NOT DIE, KILL KBD, AND "BREAK EVEN" GUIDE



Introduction: I thought it was time that I help out those who are low combat to enjoy at least one of the boss monsters and have fun as well (I HATE HATE THE MOLE ). Yes, yes I know a KBD guide in a place that most people are high level and go to GWD but I'm a low combat person and like it(I don’t like combat because...well its boring to me). But I love doing things with a group of people; makes everything funner including combat . with this guide I will give some key ways for a lower combat to survive KBD and kill it. And its possible to break even or make a very small profit even if you buy everything needed(I hope you don’t )


Required Levels:

40 Defense
45+ Hit Points
36 Ranged
43 Prayer

Recommend levels:

50+ Prayer
46+ Ranged

Armor/weapons:

Required:
Anti dragon shield
And best range armor you have(yes you heard me range armor):(e.g.blue d'hide,snakeskin boots)
mithril crossbow with mithril bolts(best as emerald tipped (e) [ more on how many later])

Recommended:

Ring of life
addy crossbow with ruby tipped (e) bolts (more on how many later)

example:

And yes that is what I take to KBD... take that Efficiency Freaks United .

Inventory

Required:

Food can be monkfish, tuna potatoes, Pineapple pizzas, etc. (the best food you can buy or if you want cook) needs to heal at least 16
one click tele of your choice
3 prayer potions (4)
1 anti poison potion (4)

recommended items:

1 anti-fire potion(4)
and if you like a range potion(4)

Examples:

[aximili e i]

Now that you are ready there are three ways to conquer the KBD (note this is with the recommended ranging level and use of ruby tipped (e) bolts) when not using the recommended level be aware that the runs will be shorten by 1-2 kills

1) with 2 or more high level combat(100+):

60-80 bolts are needed
This one or the large group are the most likely of the 2 routes that will occur.
Get right up to kbd(don’t be shy ) and protect from melee DO NOT use protect from magic it doesn’t work (don’t ask me why I just know from testing). WHY protect from melee? Well as protect magic doesn't work and getting next to him and protect from melee means that at least some of his attacks are NOT hitting you... well less hits means less food eaten means more time staying killing.
Drink your anti-fire potion and ranging potion if you have them.
Turn on your auto retaliate(I hope you had it off in the Revnant invested wilderness)
Make KBD "dance" by forming a triangle around him it will reduce the amount of times he will hit you.
Eat as needed you will average about 1 ½ to 2 pineapple pizzas a kill.
If all goes well you should need a bank run when all the prayer pots are gone as well as food(which should be at roughly the same time).

Here is a nice example of how to do this notice that me and kudlev are right up and next to him(I wouldn't recommend doing this with just one partner as you will use more food and stay less time and increase the chances of dying(aka not break even) unless your lucky and get visage .




2) with 4 or more(including self) similar combat:

100 bolts or more are needed
Exact same as above but you will use more food and will need to do bank runs more often.
Also instead of a triangle encircle KBD.



3) with a large group(5+) of high combat or a mix of high and similar:

80 bolts are needed
This is by far the easiest and safest route to go and the one I'd recommend if you have never done kbd before or are unsure if you can do it with your character.
Combat goes as before but you will use less food and will stay much longer.
Add another Prayer potion(4) and leave 5-7 inventory spaces blank
The amount of food varies but usually 1/2 to a full pineapple pizza per kill.
If all goes well you should need a bank run when all the prayer pots are gone as well as food(which should be at roughly the same time).


With all 3 methods you should get enough drops if you were to sell them on the GE you should break even.



IF you seen anything that doesn't sound right or need clarification tell me and I'll make it better

SPECIAL THANKS :
Kudelv
Craven Range

[Blizaga57]

This is an interesting method. With the right techniques, it's amazing how low levels can kill many of the "hard" bosses of the game.

[Craven Range]

your setup is quite poor, no matter how efficient you claim to be, i'd at least wear a coif or something..

[aximili e i]

your setup is quite poor, no matter how efficient you claim to be, i'd at least wear a coif or something..

? how is my setup poor and i didnt say i was efficient(you wont be seeing me joining the EFU )

[Kudelv]

Axi!!! Excellent guide!

I have to thank Axilimi for showing me this method (and taking me to the KBD for my first time!). I must say this is a really well thought method which minimizes the chances of dying (and I would call it Very efficient!!! Ha, gift from the EFU for you Axi!).

Yesterday we went there as a group (see thread in Community). We were about 7 or 8 to start though in the end there were only 3 of us (Axi had to leave after about 2/3 and didn't get the dragon med drop ). We were there for easily 3 hours. 2 1/4 with 1 banking (for the second run we just brought less supplies as I had to log out, it was late for me - Europe). If this method is done right, the KBD becomes a Dancing Queen and hardly hits much.

As a little twist we also used diamond (e) bolts (those who could use them) and switched to them at about 1/2 of the KBD health. That way we maximize damage while minimizing damage taken.

We are going again today (check thread in community) at around 17 UTC (that's Universal Central Time - i.e. London time). If you can only come later, that's no problem. Pm me and i'll add you to friends so you can join my CC.

Once again, excellent guide Axi! Thanks a lot!

[Craven Range]

your setup is quite poor, no matter how efficient you claim to be, i'd at least wear a coif or something..

? how is my setup poor and i didnt say i was efficient(you wont be seeing me joining the EFU )

Ok lets go through it:

Helm: Coif would be better.
Body and Legs: Best you can wear, that's fine.
Boots: Wtf are they?! Get snakeskin!
Ring: Row? Pointless to be using that
Gloves: Wouldn't vambs be better?
Cape: Accumulator > Lightness

[Kudelv]

your setup is quite poor, no matter how efficient you claim to be, i'd at least wear a coif or something..

Yes, I do recommend wearing blessed coif or archers helm.

Ring of Wealth has no effect on drops when Lootsharing, so Ring of Life or Archer's ring.

[Kudelv]

your setup is quite poor, no matter how efficient you claim to be, i'd at least wear a coif or something..

? how is my setup poor and i didnt say i was efficient(you wont be seeing me joining the EFU )

Ok lets go through it:

Helm: Coif would be better.
Body and Legs: Best you can wear, that's fine.
Boots: Wtf are they?! Get snakeskin!
Ring: Row? Pointless to be using that
Gloves: Wouldn't vambs be better?
Cape: Accumulator > Lightness

Craven you are right about the equipment. But what is good in this method is the technique more than what to wear. The range in melee distance and protect from melee works really good.

[aximili e i]

As a little twist we also used diamond (e) bolts (those who could use them) and switched to them at about 1/2 of the KBD health. That way we maximize damage while minimizing damage taken.


Once again, excellent guide Axi! Thanks a lot!

your welcome kudelv but switching bolts at 1/2 health really is about maximizing damage given because the 10% taken for the 20% given is CURRENT health e.g. you have 30/50 hp and the monster has 30/60 you will take 3 damage and it 6

[aximili e i]

Ok lets go through it:

Helm: Coif would be better.
Body and Legs: Best you can wear, that's fine.
Boots: Wtf are they?! Get snakeskin!
Ring: Row? Pointless to be using that
Gloves: Wouldn't vambs be better?
Cape: Accumulator > Lightness

Craven you are right about the equipment. But what is good in this method is the technique more than what to wear. The range in melee distance and protect from melee works really good.

the pic i used was ONLY an example( and a stab at EFU that's all)
notice i said best range armor you have
yes vambs would be better
cape i dont have the accumulator
boots i agreed with u i even said that
helm i agree as well
whats wrong with ring of wealth?(I only recommended its not required)
AGAIN the pic is only an example and is what I (me myself and I) wear when i go

[Kudelv]

As a little twist we also used diamond (e) bolts (those who could use them) and switched to them at about 1/2 of the KBD health. That way we maximize damage while minimizing damage taken.


Once again, excellent guide Axi! Thanks a lot!

your welcome kudelv but switching bolts at 1/2 health really is about maximizing damage given because the 10% taken for the 20% given is CURRENT health e.g. you have 30/50 hp and the monster has 30/60 you will take 3 damage and it 6

You are right Aximili, though if you happen to be at say 40/50 and the KBD at 10/60. You are damaging him for 2 extra hp while getting damaged for 4 hp. Might not sound like much but if your hp is high and you are on a group (where you are likely to get less damage anyway so you may easily be at 90% of health) it would be better to switch. I admit that is easy to forget to switch and is just something we tried yesterday and has to be further tested.

[Upupa Epops]

So if I can use diamond bolts, how many of each do you reckon I'd need? I'll try to get to today's event, so better order the bolts now
Also, which combat familiar would be the best to use, up to leve 53?

BTW, by UTC time do you mean UTC time or the current London time?

[aximili e i]

So if I can use diamond bolts, how many of each do you reckon I'd need? I'll try to get to today's event, so better order the bolts now
Also, which combat familiar would be the best to use, up to leve 53?

BTW, by UTC time do you mean UTC time or the current London time?

Im not sure as your combat is higher then I. When in doubt bring more then necessary like 150 or more

[Upupa Epops]

Ok, that sounds reasonable, thanks. And thatnks for the guide in the first place

[Craven Range]

Quote from KB

Does the ring of wealth work with LootShare?

No, the ring of wealth does not improve your chances of getting a good drop while you are LootSharing. The ring only works when you are fighting by yourself.

[aximili e i]

Quote from KB

Does the ring of wealth work with LootShare?

No, the ring of wealth does not improve your chances of getting a good drop while you are LootSharing. The ring only works when you are fighting by yourself.

thanks i didn't no that (call me ignorant) i will change the guide to reflect it then

[Upupa Epops]

Which one should I wear: accumulator (range bonus) or Legends' cape (the best defensive stats I have access to)?

[aximili e i]

Which one should I wear: accumulator (range bonus) or Legends' cape (the best defensive stats I have access to)?

well the acc should pick up ur bolts but the legends def is 7 across the board hmmm between you and me ill take legends as its not that hard to pick up the bolts after KBd is dead(u may lose a few bolts to disappearing) and the acc only give 1 crush(a melee) and 4 magic to the legends 7

[Kudelv]

Which one should I wear: accumulator (range bonus) or Legends' cape (the best defensive stats I have access to)?

well the acc should pick up ur bolts but the legends def is 7 across the board hmmm between you and me ill take legends as its not that hard to pick up the bolts after KBd is dead(u may lose a few bolts to disappearing) and the acc only give 1 crush(a melee) and 4 magic to the legends 7

But you are praying melee!!!!!!

What you say is interessting Axi, I'll check it. One of the biggest pluses of the accumulator is that it gives a range bonus.