Tombs of Amascut OSRS Ultimate Guide

The Tombs of Amascut, often called ToA, is one of the most thrilling raids in Old School RuneScape (OSRS). Set in the Kharidian Desert within the Jaltevas Pyramid, this raid challenges players with unique mechanics, customizable difficulty, and rewarding loot. Whether you’re a seasoned raider or a newcomer, this guide dives deep into everything you need to know about ToA, from preparation to boss strategies, to help you conquer Amascut’s challenges and claim epic rewards like Tumeken’s Shadow and Masori Armor.

Tombs of Amascut is the third raid in OSRS, released in August 2022, following Chambers of Xeric and Theatre of Blood. Unlike its predecessors, ToA stands out for its narrative-driven gameplay and flexible difficulty system. The raid is set in the tomb of Pharaoh Osmumten, not Amascut as the name suggests, where players must thwart Amascut, the corrupted Goddess of Rebirth, from gaining divine power. Up to eight players can team up to face four demi-bosses and a final boss duo, with challenges tailored by the innovative invocation system.

Story and Lore

The lore centers on Amascut, once the Goddess of Rebirth, now known as The Devourer after her corruption. She seeks divine weapons hidden in Osmumten’s tomb to ascend to godhood. Players ally with Osmumten’s spirit to free the lesser gods of the Menaphite Pantheon—Apmeken, Crondis, Het, and Scabaras—from her control. Completing the Beneath Cursed Sands quest is required to access the raid, setting the stage for this epic showdown.

Key Features

• Invocation System: Customize raid difficulty with modifiers that adjust enemy stats and mechanics.
• Scalable Group Size: Play solo or with 1-8 players, with boss health scaling accordingly.
• Unique Rewards: Loot includes powerful items like Osmumten’s Fang and Elidinis’ Ward.
• Replayability: Four paths with varied challenges ensure no two runs feel the same.

How to Prepare for ToA

Success in Tombs of Amascut demands preparation. From gear to skills, here’s how to set yourself up for victory.

Requirements

Before entering, you must complete the Beneath Cursed Sands quest, which requires:

• 62 Agility (for shortcuts, not boostable)
• Completion of prerequisite quests like Contact! and Prince Ali Rescue

While no specific skill levels are mandatory beyond quest requirements, high combat stats (80+ Attack, Strength, Defence, Ranged, Magic) and Prayer (70+ for Piety, Rigour, Augury) are recommended for smoother runs.

Recommended Gear

Your gear setup depends on your role and budget, but ToA requires versatility across melee, ranged, and magic. Here’s a sample setup for mid-to-high-level players:

Slot	High-End Gear	Budget Gear
Weapon	Osmumten’s Fang, Tumeken’s Shadow	Abyssal Whip, Trident of the Swamp
Armor	Masori Armor, Ancestral Robes	Bandos Armor, Mystic Robes
Accessories	Amulet of Torture, Ring of Suffering	Fury Amulet, Berserker Ring

Pro Tip: Bring hybrid armor like Moon equipment to save inventory space, and use the Serpentine Helm to negate poison/venom from certain bosses.

Inventory Setup

Your inventory should include:

• Prayer potions (4-6)
• Super combat potions or divine bastion potions
• High-healing food (sharks, manta rays)
• One dose of liquid adrenaline for special attacks
• Runes for utility spells (Lunar spellbook recommended)

The Helpful Spirit provides supplies mid-raid, but their quantity depends on invocations like “Need Some Help?” which reduce supplies to 66%, 33%, or 10%.

Understanding the Invocation System

The invocation system is ToA’s standout feature, letting players tailor difficulty and rewards. Each invocation adds a modifier, increasing the Raid Level, which boosts enemy stats and loot potential.

How Invocations Work

For every 5 Raid Levels, NPC hitpoints, defence, accuracy, and damage rise by 2%, with damage capped at +150%. For example, a Raid Level of 100 increases stats by 40%, while 500 pushes hitpoints and accuracy to +200%. Higher levels improve drop rates for unique items like the Thread of Elidinis.

Invocations range from simple (e.g., “On a Diet” limits healing) to complex (e.g., “Stay Vigilant” adds new boss mechanics). A sample 150 Raid Level setup might include:

• Hardcore Run
• Blood Thinners
• Jungle Japes
• Boulderdash

Choosing Invocations

Start with low invocations (0-50) to learn mechanics, then scale up. For learning, try “Entry Mode” with infinite wipes and no penalties. Expert Mode (300+) suits veterans chasing rare loot. Balance difficulty with your team’s skill—overloading invocations can lead to wipes, especially with limited attempts enabled.

The Four Paths and Demi-Bosses

ToA features four paths, each tied to a Menaphite god, with a puzzle and boss. You can tackle them in any order, but path choice affects strategy if path leveling is active.

Path of Apmeken (Ba-Ba)

Puzzle: Clear waves of monkeys, handling issues like corruption (use potions on corrupted players) or volatile monkeys (run to avoid explosions). With fewer than four players, assign one person per vent; with more, coordinate to fix pillars.

Boss: Ba-Ba, a giant monkey, uses melee and ranged attacks. Pray melee and dodge boulders. Melee with stab weapons like Osmumten’s Fang for best results. Watch for her slam attack, which deals heavy AoE damage.

Path of Crondis (Zebak)

Puzzle: Collect water from waterfalls while dodging spike traps and poison trails. Deliver water to the Palm of Resourcefulness. Assign one player to freeze spawning crocodiles with magic.

Boss: Zebak, a crocodile, alternates ranged and magic attacks. Use ranged (Toxic Blowpipe ideal) and pray accordingly. Dodge acid spit and boulders, which can poison or trap you.

Path of Het (Akkha)

Puzzle: Navigate a maze with shifting tiles and avoid traps. Coordination is key in groups to disable barriers efficiently.

Boss: Akkha shifts combat styles rapidly, requiring prayer switches. Melee with stab or use magic for distance. His shadow phase splits the arena—stay alert to avoid heavy damage from orbs.

Path of Scabaras (Kephri)

Puzzle: Solve scarab puzzles by matching symbols or clearing swarms. Some scarabs explode, so prioritize ranged attacks to stay safe.

Boss: Kephri, a scarab, summons adds and uses poison attacks. Ranged or magic works best. Clear scarab swarms quickly to avoid overwhelming damage, and watch for her firebomb phase.

Final Boss The Wardens

After clearing all paths, you face Tumeken’s Warden and Elidinis’ Warden in a three-phase fight. This is ToA’s ultimate test, emphasizing movement, prayer switches, and teamwork.

Phase 1 Obelisk

The obelisk channels energy orbs to the Wardens. Block troughs to slow their charge, taking 3 damage per orb absorbed. Tanks should handle this while DPS focus the obelisk. Liquid adrenaline helps spam special attacks like Bandos Godsword to lower defences.

Phase 2 First Warden

The Warden that absorbed more orbs awakens (block east for Elidinis, west for Tumeken). Pray against their style (magic, ranged, or melee) and dodge ground-targeted attacks from the obelisk. Stay mobile to avoid AoE spikes or beams.

Phase 3 Second Warden

The other Warden rises, reshaping the arena. Step side-to-side to avoid unprayable damage. Two demi-bosses (e.g., Ba-Ba and Kephri) reappear based on Phase 1 blocking, adding chaos. Prioritize the Warden while managing adds. Prayer flicking is crucial as attacks intensify.

Final Tip: Save supplies for Phase 3, as mistakes here are costly. If using invocations like “Gotta Have Faith,” prayer management becomes even trickier.

Rewards and Loot

ToA’s loot system rewards skill and persistence. Higher Raid Levels boost unique drop chances, displayed in the raid party interface.

Unique Drops

• Tumeken’s Shadow: A powerful magic staff with a passive effect tripling magic attack bonuses (quadrupling in ToA).
• Masori Armor: Best-in-slot ranged gear with high defence and offence.
• Osmumten’s Fang: A stab weapon excelling against high-defence targets.
• Elidinis’ Ward: A shield boosting magic damage, upgradable with an arcane sigil.
• Thread of Elidinis: Expands the rune pouch to hold four rune types.

Loot Mechanics

Loot is rolled based on Raid Level and performance. Entry Mode offers uniques at lower rates, while Expert Mode (300+) maximizes chances. Common drops include potions, food, and coins, with supplies scaling inversely to invocations like “No Help Needed.”

With this guide, you’re ready to tackle Tombs of Amascut in OSRS. Start with low invocations, master each path, and scale up for those coveted uniques. Happy raiding, and may RNG favor you!