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:''General Graardor is a God Wars Dungeon boss and is called the 'Bandos Boss' in RuneScape's [[Quick Chat]] feature.''
{{Infobox Monster
|name = General Graardor
|image = [[File:General Graardor.png|250px]]
|release = [[28 August]] [[2007]]
|update = God Wars Dungeon
|level = 624
|LP = 2,540
|slaylvl = No
|members = Yes
|aggressive = Yes
|poisonous = No
|attack speed = 4
|immune to poison = Yes
|attack style = [[Melee]], [[Ranged]]
|max hit = 610 (melee), 355 (Ranged)
|weakness = Slash
|always drops = [[Ourg bones (General Graardor)|Ourg bones]]
|examine = A huge war chief.}}
'''General Graardor''' is the leader of the army of [[Bandos]] within the [[God Wars Dungeon]]. He is the last known surviving member of the [[ourg]] race, a species of powerful [[ogre]]-like creatures who were bred by Bandos himself for his armies, and which almost completely died out over the course of numerous wars. With a [[combat level]] of 624, General Graardor is the ninth [[strongest monster]] in the game.

General Graardor attacks with a powerful melee attack that can hit up to 610 damage. He also has a [[Ranged]] attack that is capable of hitting all players in the room for up to 355 damage. Additionally, he has three minions: [[Sergeant Strongstack]], who uses melee; [[Sergeant Steelwill]], who uses [[Magic]]; and [[Sergeant Grimspike]], who uses Ranged. Nonetheless, General Graardor is the most popular God Wars Dungeon boss to kill, for some consider him the easiest of the five leaders. He is the only monster in the game to drop the [[Bandos hilt]], used to construct the popular [[Bandos godsword]]. Because he is the most popular God Wars Dungeon boss, the supply of Bandos hilts is the highest of all godsword hilts. As a result of the high availability and the low effectiveness, the Bandos godsword has the lowest price of all godswords. However, he also drops the highly coveted [[Bandos Chestplate]] and the [[Bandos tassets|Bandos Tassets]], whose rather unique strength bonus (among non-degradable armour) makes contention for his drops fairly intense.

Players should note that Graardor's bodyguards WILL only attack you if you attack him, so players running low on health should stop attacking him and eat up; this will prevent the bodyguards from attacking you. This '''only''' applies when there are multiple players in the room. If you are killing him on your own you will always be attacked by the bodyguards NO MATTER WHAT. His Ranged attacks '''almost always''' hit over 200 damage, making armour with ranged damage soaking very effective.

[[File:Fighting General Graardor.png|thumb|left|Players fighting General Graardor.]]
Graardor's melee attack is a punch that can deal for high damage. He does his ranged attack when he punches the ground with his right fist, creating a shockwave that hits everyone in the room. His range attack is not [[Magical ranged|magical range]] as most believe.

To reach General Graardor, players must enter the Bandos encampment of the God Wars Dungeon to the north-west, requiring 70 [[Strength]] and 40 Bandos follower kills. Many players choose to kill [[goblin]]s to achieve the [[killcount]], as they are the weakest followers of Bandos.

==History==
===Early history===
Details regarding General Graardor's history are sparse. The ourg race, inclusive of Graardor, arrived at Gielinor from [[Yu'biusk]] in the early [[Third Age]] along with [[ogre]]s, [[goblin]]s, and [[ork]]s. However, it is likely that Graardor was born some time during the [[God Wars]].

Graardor, during the late Third Age, was one of Bandos' most favoured soldiers. Like many ourgs, such as [[Yokrad]] and [[Blorgak]], his talents earned him many leadership positions in Bandos's army. His strategic military tactics, as well as his simple physical strength, made him an ideal leader. Graardor's physical strength was such that he eventually learned to fight both with weaponry and with his bare hands.
[[File:Graardor boss room.png|thumb|Graardor and his bodyguards, before the graphical update.]]

===Guthixian campaign===

Most of Graardor's accomplishments during the God Wars have been long-forgotten. As seen in the [[FunOrb]] strategy game [[Armies of Gielinor]] , Graardor is known to have actively participated in the Bandosians' efforts to repel [[Guthix]]ian forces in what is now the [[Wilderness]], in what would have been the late Third Age. Given the game's approach to [[Canon]], certain elements of Graardor's role in the game may not be canonical.

Graardor appears in both the "God Wars" and "End of An Age" levels, and in both features as a prominent enemy of the player, who commands Bandos's forces. During the "God Wars" level, which is set in the northwest Wilderness, Graardor commands the Bandosian army in what gradually becomes an all-out five-way battle between the forces of [[Bandos]], [[Saradomin]], [[Armadyl]], [[Zamorak]], and [[Guthix]] . Other key Third Age leaders such as [[Pazuzu (pyrelord)|Pazuzu]], [[Wingman Skree]], and [[Brother Constantius]] were amongst those whom Graardor faced.

Graardor also makes an appearance in the game's final level, "End of An Age." The level represents one of the God Wars' final battles, during which many forces clashed with the Guthixian army. Graardor, [[Commander Zilyana]], [[Dag'eth]], and other Third Age leaders are amongst those present. Although Guthix is ultimately victorious during the battle, Graardor and a number of other leaders evidently managed to escape, and later re-emerged.

===The Godsword===

Graardor's last task in Bandos's forces came in the late Third Age, when a hasty alliance between Bandos, Saradomin, and Armadyl fought against Zamorak in what is now called the God Wars Dungeon of [[Troll Country]]. The battle was evidently fought in an effort to claim the [[godsword]], an extremely powerful weapon crafted by the [[Icyene]], which has the fabled power to kill a god.

Although initially the battle was fought only between Zamorak and the Alliance, distrust between the Gods' armies quickly led to the conflict erupting into four-way chaos. Graardor, content with this, oversaw the construction of a rudimentary base of operations in an offshoot of the cave. This fortress, now known as "Bandos' Stronghold," served to house both Graardor and troops rotating out of combat in the main chamber. Graardor himself was placed under the protection of Goblin Sergeants [[Sergeant Strongstack|Strongstack]], [[Sergeant Steelwill|Steelwill]], and [[Sergeant Grimspike|Grimspike]].

During the course of the fighting, a spell cast by an unknown army backfired upon the entire cavern, freezing the entire cave perfectly in place. Graardor was amongst those left imprisoned. Very shortly after this occurred, the god [[Guthix]] established the [[Edicts of Guthix]], preventing the direct involvement of any deity in Gielinor. The departure of the world's Gods and the subsequent end of the God Wars meant that the cavern was forgotten, and Graardor would remain frozen in time with its warring armies for more than 2,000 years to come.

In the recent [[Fifth Age]], investigations by both the [[Dwarves|dwarven]] explorer [[Nestor Peregrine]] and the [[Asgarnia]]n [[Temple Knights]] nearly resulted in the cave's (and Graardor's) rediscovery. In 169, tectonic movement in the neighbouring Wilderness caused large portions of the cave to defrost, eventually leading to the release of most of the cavern's population. Unaware that the God Wars have ended, Graardor and the rest of the battle's leaders have resumed the battle for the godsword once again.

==Quotes==
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When in battle, General Graardor may [[Speech|utter]] the following quotes, all of which are voiced as of [[10 January]] [[2011]]:

*"''Death to our enemies!''".
*"''Brargh!"''.
*"''Break their bones!''".
*"''For the glory of Bandos!''.
*"''Split their skulls!''".
*"''We feast on the bones of our enemies tonight!''".
*"''CHAAARGE!''".
*"''Crush them underfoot!''".
*''"All glory to Bandos!''".
*"''GRAAAAAAAAAR!''".
*"FOR THE GLORY OF THE BIG HIGH WAR GOD!"

==Strategy==
{{main|General Graardor/Strategies}}

==Drops==
===100% Drop===
{{DropsTableHead}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Ourg bones (General Graardor)|Quantity=1|Rarity=Always}}
|}

===Runes===
{{DropsTableHead}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Nature rune|Quantity=60-70|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Law rune|Quantity=41-45|Rarity=Rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Death rune|Quantity=40-50|Rarity=Very rare}}
|}

===Charms===
{{Charm:General_Graardor}}

===Weapons===
{{DropsTableHead}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Rune pickaxe|Quantity=1|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Rune 2h sword|Quantity=1|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Rune longsword|Quantity=1|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Rune battleaxe|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Rune sword|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare}}

{{DropsLine|Name=Rune javelin|Quantity=5-9|Rarity=Very rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Steel arrow|Quantity=135-155|Rarity=Very rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Rune arrow|Quantity=38-43|Rarity=Very rare}}
|}

===Armour===
{{DropsTableHead}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Rune platebody|Quantity=1|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Rune sq shield|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Bandos chestplate|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare|Raritynotes=<ref>Estimated at 1/282 using [[RuneScape:Data/Adventurer's Logs (18 September 2012)#Effigy-assisted drop rates|gathered Adventurer's Log data]] as of 18 September 2012.</ref>}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Bandos tassets|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare|Raritynotes=<ref>Estimated at 1/272 using [[RuneScape:Data/Adventurer's Logs (18 September 2012)#Effigy-assisted drop rates|gathered Adventurer's Log data]] as of 18 September 2012.</ref>}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Bandos boots|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare|Raritynotes=<ref>Estimated at 1/276 using [[RuneScape:Data/Adventurer's Logs (18 September 2012)#Effigy-assisted drop rates|gathered Adventurer's Log data]] as of 18 September 2012.</ref>}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Bandos gloves|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Bandos warshield|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Bandos helmet|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare}}
|}

===Gems and Ores===
{{DropsTableHead}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Adamantite ore|Quantity=16-20|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Coal|Quantity=115-120 (noted)|Rarity=Common}}
|}

===Other===
{{DropsTableHead}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Coins|Quantity=19,902-21,000|Rarity=Common|gemw=no|Image=Coins 1000.png}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Snapdragon seed|Quantity=1|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Femur bone|Quantity=1|Rarity=Common|gemw=no|Image=Femur_bone.png|Raritynotes=<ref>Only obtainable during the [[Fur 'n' Seek/Wish list]].</ref>}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Magic logs|Quantity=15-20 (noted)|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Super restore (4)|Quantity=3|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Grimy snapdragon|Quantity=3 (noted)|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Long bone|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon|gemw=no|Image=Long_bone.png}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Curved bone|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon|gemw=no|Image=Curved_bone.png}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Godsword shard 1|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare|Raritynotes=<ref>Estimated at 1/546 using [[RuneScape:Data/Adventurer's Logs (18 September 2012)#Effigy-assisted drop rates|gathered Adventurer's Log data]] as of 18 September 2012.</ref>}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Godsword shard 2|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare|Raritynotes=<ref>Estimated at 1/554 using [[RuneScape:Data/Adventurer's Logs (18 September 2012)#Effigy-assisted drop rates|gathered Adventurer's Log data]] as of 18 September 2012.</ref>}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Godsword shard 3|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare|Raritynotes=<ref>Estimated at 1/508 using [[RuneScape:Data/Adventurer's Logs (18 September 2012)#Effigy-assisted drop rates|gathered Adventurer's Log data]] as of 18 September 2012.</ref>}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Bandos hilt|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare|Raritynotes=<ref>Estimated at 1/390 using [[RuneScape:Data/Adventurer's Logs (18 September 2012)#Effigy-assisted drop rates|gathered Adventurer's Log data]] as of 18 September 2012.</ref>}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Clue scroll (hard)|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare|gemw=no|Image=Clue_scroll.png}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Starved ancient effigy|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare|gemw=no|Image=Ancient effigy.png}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Spin ticket|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare|gemw=no|Image=Spin ticket.png}}
{{DropsLine|Name = The glory of general graardor|gemw = no|Image = The glory of general graardor.png|Quantity = 1|Rarity = rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Clue scroll (elite)|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare|gemw=no|Image=Clue_scroll.png}} |}

===Rare drop table drops===
{{Rare drop table}}

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==Trivia ==
[[File:General Graardor Toy.png|right|thumb|A General Graardor plushie found during the [[2010 Easter Event]].]]
* Graardor is one of several in-game characters to feature on a set of downloadable [[RuneScape Duel Cards]].
* During the [[2009 Easter Event]] and [[2010 Easter event]], while sorting the defective nuts, players could also find various other objects. One of these was a Graardor plush toy; in the 2010 event the [[Squirrel (NPC)|squirrel]] [[Big Ben]] mentions that they arrived as part of a shipping error.
* A poster depicting General Graardor can be purchased from the [[Jagex Store]]. Shortly before the release of [[The Chosen Commander]], a t-shirt depicting the face of Bandos was also made available; however, its appearance was nearly identical to that of Graardor. He also appears on 12-month RuneScape membership cards.
* A computer [[wallpaper]] depicting Graardor can be found on the Official RuneScape Website.
* Graardor features in various Armies of Gielinor adverts sometimes seen on the Funorb website. In it, he is shown punching towards the viewer before the game's logo appears.
* In December 2009, the Jagex Store was temporarily taken down while parts of the site were re-worked. When visiting the website, the only accessible page featured a picture of General Graardor, along with the message "Coming This December."
* On the official [[RuneFest]] website, Graardor can be seen on a panel offering event tickets.
* A [[Treasure Trails/Guide/Puzzle boxes|puzzle box]] featuring Graardor can be obtained during [[Treasure Trails]].
* Prior to [[Update:The Chosen Commander|the release]] of [[The Chosen Commander]] on [[17 March]] [[2009]], General Graardor referred to Bandos as the "Big High War God" in his battlecries.
* Until an update on [[6 May]] [[2009]], General Graardor dropped [[big bones]] instead of ourg bones.
* General Graardor drops [[goblin skull]]s, used for the [[quest]] [[Rag and Bone Man]], despite not belonging to the goblin race.
* An update allowed Graardor and the other God Wars Dungeon bosses to be able to talk in quotes, which can be heard within melee distance.
* If his ranged attack fails to hit you, it seems to splash as if a spell cast had failed, even though it is not a magical ranged attack.
* In the 2012 Sizziling Summer banner, Graardor is depicted wearing a red bikini with white polka dots with an ice cream cone in hand.
* General Graardor is the only God Wars Dungeon boss without wings of some kind.

<gallery captionalign="left">
Graador_french.jpg|General Graardor seen in front of the French flag promoting the new French language RuneScape.
Duels - General Graardor.png|General Graardor's [[RuneScape Duel Cards|RuneScape Duel Card]].
Thumb General Graardor.jpg|Thumbnail on the General Graardor wallpaper.
Banner tickets2.jpg|General Graardor on the [[RuneFest]] web site.
Bandos solved.png|General Graardor is also in a puzzle box clue, obtained from elite clue scrolls.
GeneralGraardor.jpg|Concept art for the upgraded General.

</gallery>

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