Medium elemental guardian
Medium Elemental Guardian
The Medium Elemental Guardian is a unique non-player character (NPC) that players encounter in Old School RuneScape (OSRS). This guardian serves as a protector of the elemental regions and has specific characteristics that set it apart from other NPCs.
General Information
- Location: The Medium Elemental Guardian can be found in the Elemental Workshop, situated in the TzHaar city of Mor Ul Rek.
- Combat Level: 75
- Hitpoints: 160
- Attack Style: It employs magical attacks that can deal both damage and apply various elemental effects.
- Weakness: The Medium Elemental Guardian is particularly weak to Earth-based attacks.
- Experience Value: Defeating this NPC grants players 1000 Magic experience points.
Appearance
The Medium Elemental Guardian has a striking appearance, embodying the essence of the elements it safeguards. Its body is composed of swirling elemental energy, with a color scheme that reflects its medium nature—primarily green and brown hues. Ethereal shapes resembling leaves and rocks can be seen illuminating from its form.
Behavior
The Medium Elemental Guardian is known to be highly territorial. Players attempting to trespass in its domain will be met with aggressive hostility. If approached, the guardian will engage in combat, utilizing its elemental abilities to defend its area vigorously. Due to its magical nature, it will teleport away if the player tries to escape during battle.
Combat Strategy
When engaging the Medium Elemental Guardian, players are advised to utilize their Earth spells, such as Earth Bolt or Earth Wave, to effectively exploit its weakness. Equipping armor and items that boost defense against magical attacks can also aid players in surviving its assaults.
Drops
Upon defeat, the Medium Elemental Guardian has a chance to drop various items, which may include the following:
- Elemental sigils: Used in crafting and enhancing elemental equipment.
- Pure essence: Vital for high-level runecrafting.
- Rare elemental runes: Specifically tailored for players specializing in elemental magic.
Quest Interactions
The Medium Elemental Guardian plays a role in the quest “Elemental Guardians,” where players must defeat it to obtain a rare elemental artifact necessary for completing the storyline. This quest provides players with insight into the lore surrounding the elemental regions and the guardians’ importance in maintaining elemental balance.
Trivia
- This NPC is sometimes mistaken for other elemental guardians due to its design but can be differentiated by its unique green hue.
- The Medium Elemental Guardian was introduced in the 2021 game update, expanding upon the elemental NPC lore within OSRS.
- Players often report that the guardian’s area sees a significant increase in player traffic due to its unique drops.