Giant mole/Strategies

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The Mole

The Giant mole is one of a few deadly creatures in all of RuneScape. It is the 9th strongest non-quest monster and can hit very high against unprotected players. Upon defeat, players may receive various items, such as hard or elite clue scrolls, and it's famous mole skin and claws, which can be sold for a hefty amount of coins or sold to Wyson for bird's nests, which are used for Saradomin brews, making it a popular monster.

The mole drops 2 charms almost 100% of the time, which is good for charm collectors. The drops are better than the Chaos Elemental in terms of regular drops, and the clue scrolls that the mole drops can offset most (if not all) of the equipment bought. The mole is one of the few monsters in RuneScape to drop elite clue scrolls.

Note: Like most bosses, the mole has a slow respawn rate, about 1-3 minutes depending on the server's population'. The mole also has defence similar to that of a Steel dragon.

How to fight the mole

The mole can be found in Falador Park. Players will need a spade in their toolbelt or inventory to get in, along with a light source. Without a light source, players will be constantly dealt with damage from insects. The player should also have at least a combat level of 80+ along with melee/ranged stats at 70+, along with prayer at 43+.

The mole is weak to ranged and stab attacks, similar to chromatic dragons. It has a decent amount of health for its level.

The mole resides in a multicombat area, and because players can tank the damage, fighting familiars are usually brought in unless a player has the Summoning level to summon a Pak Yak, which probably makes the player stay there as long as they want. Low levels should watch for high levels as they may be able to killsteal your mole, making you hop worlds.

Mole's attacks

  • Melee attack: Basic melee attack which involves his left claw swiping at you. Can deal up to 226 damage. High slash defence would be recommended.
  • Dig: The mole only uses this when it's health starts falling to around 50-75% of its maximum health. The mole does not do any damage on this attack. Instead it will dig away to a random, specific spot around the cave. This attack will block any attacks inflicted on it while it is digging away. It is also able to extinguish any light source execpt a Seer's headband or Bullseye lantern. Using a Falador Shield 4, as shown below, will be able to locate where the mole is, but this requires high stats and completion of The Temple at Senntisten. Probably the most frustrating attack because if poisoned and has died, the player may not be able to receive the drops.

Wander range

The mole has a very large wandering range when unattacked. It is able to move freely about at the mid to top part of the mole caverns, making it hard if it has lost intrest in you when it dug away.

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The mole digging away
A player using the shield to locate the Giant Mole under Falador Park.

Melee - Low level

Recommended equipment for low levels.

Ranged - Low level

The mole can get stuck on obstacles, making it viable to avoid almost all damage from him.

Melee - high level

With high stats, it is possible to quickly kill the mole within 2-5 digs.

Inventory

  • 1 Super or Extreme set
  • 10-15 pieces high level food
  • Familiar scrolls (Steel titan/Pak yak)
  • Emergency teleport
  • Bonecrusher

Ranged - High level

Rewards

The mole will always drop mole skin and claws. Here are some of the drops you may consider to pick up:

  • Clue scrolls (hard/elite)
  • The 100% drops (excluding bones)
  • Noted items
  • Charms
  • Valuable items

With good luck, players can make millions off of this monster.

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