OSRS Perilous Moons Dungeon Guide: Everything You Need to Know

The Perilous Moons Dungeon in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) is an exciting mid-level PvM adventure that draws inspiration from the iconic Barrows while introducing fresh mechanics and a unique setting. Located beneath Cam Torum in Varlamore, this dungeon—known as Neypotzli—challenges players with three powerful bosses: the Blood Moon, Eclipse Moon, and Blue Moon. Whether you’re an Ironman looking for self-sufficient content or a mid-level player seeking new rewards, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know about the Perilous Moons Dungeon, from preparation to boss strategies and loot. Let’s dive into this perilous journey!

Before you can step into the Neypotzli dungeon, you’ll need to complete the Perilous Moons quest. This experienced-level quest serves as your introduction to the dungeon and its lore, culminating in your first encounter with the Moons of Peril. Here’s how to get started:

Quest Requirements

• Skills: 47 Agility (optional for shortcut), 20+ Hunter, 30+ Cooking, 38+ Herblore (recommended for efficiency).
• Combat Level: Suggested 75+ for a smoother experience.
• Prerequisites: Completion of Twilight’s Promise to unlock Varlamore travel options.

How to Start the Quest

Head to the southern side of Ralos’ Rise in Varlamore and speak to Attala near the Cam Torum entrance. You’ll need combat gear to defeat a Sulphur Nagua (level 98) and navigate the initial stages. The quest guides you through building campsites and facing the Moons of Peril, unlocking permanent access to the dungeon upon completion.

Getting to Neypotzli

Once the quest is done, you can access Neypotzli from the northernmost end of Cam Torum. Travel options include:

• Calcified Moth: Teleport directly to Cam Torum.
• Quetzal Transport System: Fly to “The Teomat” or a built landing site at Cam Torum, then run north.
• Agility Shortcut: With 47 Agility, take the southeast shortcut from Teomat and cross the bridge west.

Preparing for the Perilous Moons Dungeon

One of the standout features of Neypotzli is its self-sufficiency. You don’t need to bring much from the outside world, as the dungeon provides resources for food, potions, and tools. However, proper preparation still enhances your experience.

Gear Recommendations

The Moons of Peril emphasize defense over raw DPS, making tank gear a priority. Each boss has a specific melee weakness:

• Blood Moon: Weak to slash (e.g., Sulphur Blades, Zombie Axe).
• Eclipse Moon: Weak to stab (e.g., Crystal Halberd, Dragon Sword).
• Blue Moon: Weak to crush (e.g., Temotli Hammer, Elder Maul).

Recommended setup:

• Armor: Barrows (e.g., Torag’s or Verac’s) or Proselyte for prayer bonus.
• Offhand: Dragon Defender or Obsidian Shield.
• Accessories: Strength Amulet, Ardy Cape, Rune Gloves.

Self-Sufficient Supplies

Inside Neypotzli, campsites offer supply crates with tools like big fishing nets, ropes, pestles, and mortars. Gather these resources:

• Food: Catch Moss Lizards (Earthbound Cavern) or Raw Bream (Streambound Cavern) and cook them. Healing scales with Cooking/Hunter/Fishing levels.
• Potions: Craft Moonlight Potions (Herblore 38+) from Moonlight Grubs for prayer and combat boosts.
• Prayer: Catch Moonlight Moths (Hunter 75+) for prayer restoration if Herblore is low.

Navigating the Neypotzli Dungeon

The dungeon begins in the antechamber, branching into three accessible areas: Streambound Cavern, Earthbound Cavern, and Ancient Prison. Each leads to one of the Moons of Peril, and a fourth sealed corridor hints at future content.

Dungeon Layout

The layout is exploration-focused, with resource areas before each boss room. You can tackle the bosses in any order, but gathering supplies first is recommended. Key features:

• Antechamber: Central hub with murals and the Lunar Chest for loot.
• Resource Caverns: Skilling spots for food and potions.
• Boss Rooms: Open-world encounters where multiple players can fight simultaneously.

Resource Gathering Tips

• Use the cooking stove’s “Make-cuppa” option to fully restore run energy.
• Prioritize Moss Lizards at higher Cooking levels for multiple cuts of meat.
• Craft extra Moonlight Potions if your Herblore is 66+ for stronger boosts.

Conquering the Moons of Peril

The heart of the dungeon lies in defeating the three Moons of Peril: Blood Moon, Eclipse Moon, and Blue Moon. Each has 500 hitpoints and unique mechanics, requiring strategic positioning and timing.

Shared Boss Mechanics

All three bosses share a core mechanic:

• Lunar Circles: Eight moon-phase symbols surround the boss. Stand in the highlighted circle (Eyatlalli’s protection) to avoid rapid damage (1 per tick, doubling to 16).
• Rotation: The safe circle moves clockwise every two attacks.
• Special Attacks: Triggered when the safe circle hits full or new moon phases.
• Triple Hit: Basic attacks hit three times, with damage scaling based on your defense. High defense reduces overall damage taken.

Blood Moon Strategy

Weakness: Slash | Special Attacks: Raining Blood, Blood Jaguar

• Raining Blood: Avoid blood pools forming on the floor.
• Blood Jaguar: Attack the jaguar in the safe glyph while dodging blood squares.
• Tip: Use Blood Moon armor post-quest for its melee strength bonus.

Eclipse Moon Strategy

Weakness: Stab | Special Attacks: Weapon Freeze, Mimic Phase

• Weapon Freeze: Punch the ice block to free your weapon, avoiding ice spikes.
• Mimic Phase: Use a hard-hitting weapon (e.g., Elder Maul) to break the mimic in one hit.
• Tip: Bring a slow, high-damage weapon for the mimic phase.

Blue Moon Strategy

Weakness: Crush | Special Attacks: Brazier, Tornadoes

• Brazier: Reignite two braziers while dodging tornadoes that disable run energy.
• Tip: Stay mobile and use Chivalry/Piety for extra damage.

Rewards and Loot from Perilous Moons

Defeating the Moons of Peril grants access to the Lunar Chest, with rewards scaling based on how many bosses you subdue. The dungeon offers mid-level gear and resources perfect for progression.

Notable Rewards

Item	Description	Use Case
Blood Moon Armor	Melee strength bonus, Bloodrager set effect	Stepping stone to Bandos armor
Eclipse Atlatl	Ranged weapon with melee strength scaling	Niche PvM for low-defense targets
Blue Moon Armor	Defensive bonuses with set effect	Tanking in mid-level content
Dual Macuahuitl	Fast-attacking melee weapon	General PvM

Loot Tips

• Ironmen: Farm resources like Moonlight Moths and Bream for self-sufficiency.
• Mains: Focus on boss kills for unique gear drops.
• Profit: Blood Moon armor is a decent money-maker for mid-level accounts.

The Perilous Moons Dungeon is a fantastic addition to OSRS, blending exploration, skilling, and combat into a cohesive mid-level experience. Whether you’re chasing the Blood Moon set or mastering the boss mechanics, Neypotzli offers a rewarding challenge. Equip your tank gear, gather your supplies, and step into the depths of Cam Torum—adventure awaits!