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How to defeat the Abyssal Demon in Runescape: Dragonwilds

The Abyssal Demon from RuneScape: Dragonwilds is an intimidating level 4 boss who is found near the mysterious Whispering Swamp. The Demon is known for its iconic loot drops like the Abyssal Spine and its sinister purple glow.

Its teleporting attacks can be overwhelming for novice players, but with the right strategy, it can be dealt easily. So, here are the simplest and most effective strategies to defeat the Abyssal Demon.

Strategies for defeating the Abyssal Demon in RuneScape Dragonwilds

The Roof Cheese method

Whispering Swamp, a location in the world of Ashenfall
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This strategy is a low-risk and high-reward way to defeat the demon in RuneScape: Dragonwilds without confronting it directly. First, you must locate the rune-covered building close to the demon’s spawn point in Whispering Swamp, which is identifiable by its purple-glowing aura.

Once you have located the building, you must move into the Abyssal Demon’s assault range to lure it toward the building. Use your Windstep spell to teleport onto the building’s roof as soon as the demon is close by.

When you get to the roof, begin striking the demon with a staff or a crafted bow, evading its teleporting claw slashes and inflicting steady damage. This method assures your safety while inflicting heavy damage on your enemy.

Dodge and Roll mechanic

The Abyssal Demon roaming in the Whispering Swamp
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The Abyssal Demon from RuneScape: Dragonwilds is known for its teleporting claw slashes, a very effective and high DMG attack that can overwhelm most players in head-to-head combat.

The demon can teleport three times in a short succession, each time unleashing a claw slash that can deal significant damage to the player if not avoided. One of the ways to dodge these claw hits is to master the dodge-roll mechanic which grants brief invincibility if tried correctly.

Now focus on the demon when it emits a purple glow, and in a crouching stance, get ready to roll to a side to avoid the claw slash while maintaining distance from the toxic puddles, which can deal additional damage over time(DoT).

When the demon is on its second or third teleportation jump, melee players can roll toward the back of the demon to land a few strong hits. Maintaining a distance while facing it head-on gives you a chance to react to its fast attacks.

This dodge-and-roll strategy is very useful for head-on fights, limiting the damage you take to a minimum while creating openings for counterattacks.

High-level damage/defense gear

The Abyssal Demon a level 4 boss in RuneScape: Dragonwilds
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To defeat a level 4 boss like the Abyssal Demon, you must equip yourself with strong damage-dealing gear, like a Bow or Scimitar. If the player is not wearing strong defense armor like Runite Armor, the Abyssal Demon’s teleporting claw slashes may hit hard at power level 4, which could be lethal.

For quick, reliable damage dealing when playing close-quarters or range combat, weapons like the Runite Scimitar and Dragon One Bow are recommended.

Spellcasters are advised to employ Fire staff in conjunction with the Fire Bolt spell to deal steady damage while keeping a safe distance from it. This loadout ensures that the fight time decreases while lowering the likelihood that the player will be overpowered by the demon’s violent attacks.

With these proven strategies, defeating the Abyssal Demon will be easy in RuneScape: Dragonwilds, whether you’re a skilled player or a novice who has just started playing this amazing title.

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Aatish Ghosh

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