Today, I'm going to teach you what I believe are the essentials to getting an Infernal Cape in Old School RS (OSRS). Mostly brute-force my way through the hardest challenges in Runescape, and I believe that with these tips and tricks, anyone can get their hands on the elusive OSRS Infernal Cape.

So, if you're the kind of player who's looked up guides, or even attempted The Inferno yourself, but still feels like it's an insurmountable challenge, this article is for you. I'm going to share some techniques that have helped me, along with general tips that will make your Inferno runs a bit more manageable. 

The Inferno Mindset: Practice Makes Perfect

Before we get into the specifics, it's important to set realistic expectations. You are not going to get your Infernal Cape on your first try—unless you're some kind of god-tier PvMer, which, if you are, why are you reading this? The Inferno is a brutal challenge, and you should be using as many supplies as you need to get the practice in. Every attempt, whether successful or not, is a step closer to that cape.

Waves 1 through 66 are only difficult for the first 10 to 20 seconds. If you can survive that initial burst of chaos, the waves will often settle down, and you can begin to implement the strategies I'm going to show you. If you live through those crucial first few moments, you'll likely make it through the wave.

Money Talks: Gear Up, But Don't Stress

Having money for top-tier gear can make a significant difference in The Inferno. Items like the Elysian Spirit Shield or the Twisted Bow can cover up some major mistakes, but they are far from necessary. The truth is, you don't need the absolute best gear to get through The Inferno. It might take you more tries, and you'll need to learn the mechanics a bit better, but it's completely doable.

Even if you just barely nailed your Fire Cape and think The Inferno is impossible, I promise that's not the case. Sure, there's a bit more RNG involved for less experienced players, but that doesn't mean you can't do it. If you're convinced you'll never complete it, I encourage you to give it one good try and judge from there. You might surprise yourself.

Layout of The Inferno: Understanding the Terrain

Let's talk about the layout of The Inferno, which plays a huge role in your success. The pillars are three tiles long, and as long as you don't step one tile out from those three, you will never be seen by anything on the other side of the pillar. This is simple enough, but things get tricky when you consider enemy sizes and sightlines.

Here are some key interactions to remember:

    • Bats: Bats cannot reach you from certain tiles, but you can still hit them with a blowpipe from those spots.

    • Melee Monsters: You can safely spot melee monsters in specific spots by walking them down in a certain way.

    • Trapping: You can trap anything that walks down by getting to the right tiles before they arrive.

    • Blobs: When you kill a blob from a specific tile, they die in a formation that allows only the Ranger to see you, with the melee monster trapped behind him.

    • Nibblers: You can safely reach nibblers from certain tiles, allowing you to clean up if you don't get the initial spawn kill.

The Major Challenges: Solving Difficult Scenarios

Now that you're in The Inferno and you're doing well, you might run into some of the more difficult scenarios that make this place infamous. Let's break down how to solve a few of them:

Major and Ranger Combo

This is probably the beefiest situation a new Inferno runner will face. It's simple to solve in theory but easy to mess up in practice, which can result in losing 40+ minutes of progress.

    • Positioning: Stand in the middle of the pillar. This is crucial because if you stand elsewhere, monsters will see you at a not-so-great interval.

    • Targeting: Always click the back-most monster and pray against that monster first. These monsters will always see you first, so be ready to swap your prayers based on their animation or your XP drop.

    • Advanced Method: If you're feeling confident, you can alternate prayers after their animations—pray against the Ranger, then switch to pray against the Major, and so on.

Major, Ranger, and Blob

Blobs are the worst. Ask anyone who's done The Inferno, and they'll tell you the same. Waves 56 and 63 are notoriously difficult due to double blobs.

    • Timing: If you have a stack of a Ranger or a Major and a Blob, attack the back-most monster, pray against it, and then run back in praying against the other.

    • My Method: I prefer to wait for the Ranger to attack, then pray against the Blob, wait for the Ranger to attack twice, and then pray against the Blob again. Repeat this until one of them dies (hopefully not you).

General Tips: The Small Stuff That Matters

These are some general tips that don't fit neatly into the above categories but are still essential to your success:

    • Rangers Hate Magic: You'll likely take a lot of damage from Rangers, but they're vulnerable to magic. Use it whenever possible to get some HP back.

    • Freezing Is Your Friend: Freezing isn't just for nibblers. It's incredibly useful for bats and melee monsters too, giving you more time to think about how to handle the wave.

    • Start Jad from the North: Starting Jad well north of him when he spawns his healers can allow you to blood barrage him and hit one or two healers at the same time, making for a safer fight.

    • Kill the Major First: If possible, always kill the Major first. It can respawn a monster that died that wave, which can make the wave drag on much longer and deplete your supplies.

Real-Time Wave Examples

To give you a better idea of how these strategies play out in real time, I'll walk you through a couple of waves based on my experiences.

Wave 1: The Initial Setup

I start by standing on a specific tile and sending an ice barrage, then immediately run to another tile to assess the situation. From there, I determine which monsters can see me and pray against them. If necessary, I'll draw monsters closer to me by running around the corner, and if I need to kill something I've trapped, I'll step down and do that.

Wave 2: A More Complex Situation

In this wave, I might have to deal with multiple monsters of different types. I prioritize killing the bat first because it can be annoying, then focus on the Major and Rangers, using the pillar for cover. The key here is patience—waiting for the right moment to strike and avoiding getting overwhelmed.

Final Thoughts: The Inferno Is Tough, But You Can Do It

I'm not going to lie, The Inferno is tough, but with these tips and a bit of perseverance, you can get your Infernal Cape. I'm not a fan of tick-perfect gameplay, and if you're like me, you don't need to be either. Brute force, clever positioning, and some practice will get you there.

If you want more detailed, tick-perfect strategies, I encourage you to check out articles from top OSRS Gold sellers like RSorder. But if you're just looking to power through and get that cape, the methods I've shared here will serve you well.

RSorder Team