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{{Infobox Monster
|name=Brute
|image = [[File:Brute.png|150px]] [[File:Brute Warped.png|150px]]
|release = [[12 April]] [[2010]]
|update = Dungeoneering Skill!
|level = Varies (21, 35, 49, 63, 75, 89, 104, 118, 143)
|LP = Varies (Level 21: 220, Level 35: 330, Level 49: 480, Level 63: 610, Level 75: 700, Level 89: 860, Level 104: 990, Level 118: 1170, Level 143: 1700)
|slaylvl = No
|slayxp = No
|members = No
|aggressive = Yes
|poisonous = No
|immune to poison = No
|attack style=Melee (crush)
|attack speed = 4
|max hit = Varies (Level 21: 58, Level 35: 90, Level 49: 148, Level 63: 201, Level 75: 252, Level 89: 306, Level 104: 387, Level 118: 416, Level 143: 523)
|weakness = [[Magic]] > Stab > Crush
|always drops = Bones
|examine = A heavily armoured guard.
}}

'''Brutes''' are [[Dungeoneering/Monsters|Dungeoneering monsters]] that reside in [[Daemonheim]]. They are members of the [[Rammernaut Guard]]. They can hit very high with melee. They take up 2x2 floor tiles.

Crush and stab attacks seem to have the most effect on Brutes, while slash appears to be less effective. [[Magic]] can be effective as well. Contrary to popular belief, [[ranged]] attacks are actually quite effective against brutes. It is recommended to use the [[Protect from Melee]] prayer or [[Deflect Melee]] [[Ancient Curses|curse]] as they can hit very hard and fairly accurately. Another technique is to trap them behind obstacles as they have a body size that can be easily trapped.

A brute appears in the quest [[Salt in the Wound]].

[[File:Progress being halted.png|left|thumb|A player whose progress had been temporarily halted when brutes could not be passed through.]] Originally, they could not be walked through, unlike most monsters. However, this has since been changed, and Brutes are now passable.
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==Drops==
===100% drops===

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===Monster-specific drops===

These monsters can drop various mauls. The maul that is dropped corresponds to the brute's combat level, '''not''' the maul that they are wielding. For example, only the level 143 brutes can drop [[promethium maul]]s. The [[guard room key]] is only dropped by brutes in the sleeping guard room.

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===Other Drops===

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[[Category:Dungeoneering monsters]]
[[Category:Dungeoneering]]
[[Category:Weak to stab attacks]]
[[Category:Weak to crush attacks]]
[[Category:Bestiary]]
[[Category:Guards]]