Giant bat (Iban’s Temple)
Giant Bat (Iban’s Temple)
The Giant bat is a type of monster located within Iban’s Temple in the haunted areas of Gielinor. It is primarily known for its role in the quest Iban’s Staff, and players encounter these bats while navigating the temple. Giant bats are classified as level 34 creatures and present a moderate challenge for players venturing into this part of the game.
Combat Information
- Combat Level: 34
- Hitpoints: 30
- Attack Styles: Ranged and Melee
- Attack Speed: 4 (every 2.4 seconds)
- Max Hit: 5
Defensive Attributes
- Defence Level: 30
- Ranged Defence: 0
- Magic Defence: 0
- Weakness: Crush attacks (taking double damage from this type of attack)
Location
The Giant bats can be found exclusively within Iban’s Temple, which is located southwest of the city of Gnome Stronghold. To access the temple, players must complete the quest Iban’s Staff. Once inside the temple, players will encounter various other monsters, but the Giant bat is relatively easy to defeat.
Drops
Defeating the Giant bat may yield several useful items for players, including:
- Air runes (1-3)
- Chaos runes (1-3)
- Coins (40-100)
- Bat wings
Trivia
- Giant bats are notable for their large wingspan, making them visually distinct from smaller bat varieties encountered throughout Gielinor.
- Their spawn rate is relatively quick, allowing players to repeatedly farm them for experience and drops.
- Giant bats often provide a good source of experience for players training combat skills, especially at lower levels.
Strategy
When facing the Giant bat, players should utilize crush weapons to exploit their weakness. Maintaining a safe distance may help, given that they possess both ranged and melee attack capabilities. Players are advised to keep a close eye on their health and use potions if necessary to sustain themselves through the encounter.