Welcome, RS adventurers! Today, we're diving into the thrilling challenge of defeating Zuk, a formidable boss that can test even the most seasoned players. What makes this method stand out? I just defeated Zuk with no overloads, no soul split, no food, and a nearly full Revolution. With this guide, I almost guarantee you will get an Igneous Stone within three attempts using the setup and strategies we'll go over.

Understanding the Zuk Fight

The fight with Zuk is segmented into three main challenges: the minion fight, the stone tank, and the tank test. Each challenge is followed by a wave of Jads. Survive these, and you'll face Zuk, with a chance to secure an Igneous Stone. Remember, if you die at any point, you won't get the Igneous Stone and will have to restart the battle.

Before each challenge, you have the opportunity to pause the fight and refer back to this guide, ensuring you get through each phase safely.

Popular Methods

Currently, there are two popular methods to defeat Zuk:

1. Magic Tank Armor with Animate Dead

2. Necromancy with Darkness and the Ghost Conjure

While both are effective, necromancy takes the lead. The tier 90 Death Warden set, combined with the Darkness incantation, offers a 1 in 3 chance of avoiding hits, a 4,000 life point bonus, and a 25% damage reduction, enhanced by the obsidian boots. Additionally, the vampirism aura and Blood Amulet of Fury provide extra healing, complemented by the Ghost Conjure.

The full setup costs under 100 million RuneScape GP, making it accessible. The death reclaim cost is also under 15K GP. Here's a comprehensive list of gear and potential upgrades:

    Armor: Tier 90 Death Warden set

    Weapons: Necromancy weapons with relevant perks

    Accessories: Blood Amulet of Fury, Vampyrism aura

    Other gear: Obsidian boots

Tank-Heavy Setup Perks

Instead of typical DPS perks, we focus on tank-heavy perks:

    Absorptive 4

    Enhanced Devoted 4

    Devoted 4

    Crystal Shield 4

    Mobile

With this setup, you're essentially untouchable, which is crucial if you're struggling with Zuk.

Pre-Fight and Inventory Loadout

Our inventory loadout consists of two parts: pre-fight setup and actual fight items. Here's a detailed list:

    Pre-Fight Buffs: Relics like Persistent Rage and Death Ward (optional but helpful)

    Potions and Food: Various potions and food items for healing and buffs

Setting Up Action Bars

We have two different Revolution bars for the fight:

1. Minion Phases:

        Conjure Undead Army

        Conjure Ghost

        Conjure Skeleton

        Soul Sap

        Touch of Death

        Volley of Souls

        Soul Strike

        Finger of Death

        Bloat

2. Fight with Zuk:

        Conjure Aent Army

        Conjure Ghost

        Conjure Skeleton

        Soul Saap

        Volley of Souls

        Soul Strike

        Freedom

        Devotion

        Reflect

        Finger of Death

        Bloat

Additionally, we have a secondary action bar with important universal abilities like Protect Magic and Protect Range, Dive, and Surge.

Preparation Steps

1. Load Pre-Fight Setup:

        Charge god book, death warden, blood amulet of fury, etc.

        Use TzHaar-Ket-Zuk to teleport to the main plaza of Zar volcano

        Recharge the ring for some TzHaar-Ket-Zuk after every fight

2. Boosts and Buffs:

        Donate to the bookcase in the fight cauldron for a 15% damage reduction buff

        Get a hit point boost from the thermal bath in Anachronia

        Use the Premier Artifact and Desert Pantheon Aura for additional buffs

Fighting Strategy

The First Four Waves

The first four waves consist of melee monsters. Use Protect from Melee and stay in the designated safe spot in the Northwest section of the map. Here's the strategy:

1. Clear Nearby Monsters: Kill all the monsters that spawn and attack.

2. Handle Rangers: Run to the side of the safe spot to pull rangers and then run back to kill them.

3. Clear Monsters to the East: After handling nearby monsters, clear those to the east.

4. Regenerate: Use the safe spot for healing and adrenaline regeneration if needed.

Igneous Wave and DPS Check

Wave 4 introduces the first Igneous wave. Follow these steps:

1. Protect from Melee: The wave consists of melee monsters.

2. Stun Larger Igneous Mers: Use the Soul Strike ability to stun and prevent them from healing.

3. DPS Check: After defeating the three Ignest Mers, click the extra action button to perform a DPS check. If successful, proceed to the challenge wave.

First Challenge Wave

For the first challenge wave:

1. Kill Three Minions: Click on each minion to defeat them.

2. Use Power Burst of Vitality: Tank hits from the remaining two minions and runs to the safe spot.

3. Prepare for Jad: Protect from Range and be ready to prayer switch.

Jad Waves

Jad waves are critical. Here's how to handle them:

1. Prayer Switching: Watch for Jad's attacks and switch prayers accordingly.

2. Clear Minions: Focus on clearing minions while staying in a safe spot.

Second and Third Challenges

The second and third challenges involve dealing with high defense monsters and a tank test. Here's a quick rundown:

1. Second Challenge: Survive by drinking Power Burst of Vitality and staying in a safe spot.

2. Tank Test: Use Barricade and Resonance to negate damage, then prayer switch for Jad.

Final Boss Fight with Zuk

The final phase involves direct combat with Zuk:

1. Summon Hellhound: Summon your hellhound for extra protection.

2. Swap to Zuk Revolution Bar: Ensure you're using the appropriate Revolution bar.

3. Watch for Mechanics: Be alert for Zuk's sword slam and pizza phase. Use Surge and Freedom as needed.

Pizza Phase

During the pizza phase:

1. Move Quickly: Run forward and cast Dive into the safe pizza slice.

2. Defeat Minions: Kill the minion in front of the pizza slice quickly.

3. Repeat for All Three Slices: Be careful with your movements to avoid unnecessary damage.

Conclusion

This method to defeat Zuk in RuneScape emphasizes strategic planning, preparation, and precise execution. By following the steps and tips outlined, you can take on Zuk with confidence and increase your chances of obtaining the coveted Igneous Stone. Good luck, and may your efforts be rewarded with victory and valuable loot!

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