Tangleroot
Tangleroot
Location: Tanglewood, near the Tree Gnome Stronghold.
Combat Level: 85
Hitpoints: 90
Weakness: Fire spells and ranged attacks
Appearance
Tangleroot is a large, sentient plant creature with thorny vines, a gnarled trunk, and a face that resembles a twisted tree branch. Its body is composed of a green, woody texture, and it has glowing yellow eyes that give it a menacing look.
Abilities
- Vine Whip: A melee attack that entangles and damages players.
- Root Snare: A magical attack that immobilizes players for a short duration.
- Nature’s Fury: Summons a burst of thorny vines around itself, dealing area damage to nearby players.
- Healing Roots: Tangleroot can heal itself over time by siphoning energy from the surrounding area.
Drops
- Seeds of Separation
- Tangleroot’s Sap
- Vine Whip
- Thorned Armor
- Bark of Tanglewood (rare)
Quests Involved
Tangleroot is a critical participant in the quest “The Guardian of Tanglewood,” where players must defeat it to purify the forest and restore balance to the region. Players must gather special items and complete various tasks before engaging with Tangleroot.
Strategies
To effectively defeat Tangleroot, players should:
- Use fire spells or ranged attacks to exploit its weaknesses.
- Avoid standing close to Tangleroot during its Nature’s Fury attack.
- Bring items that provide healing and stat-boosting effects to sustain through its attacks.
- Utilize protection prayers and defensive gear to mitigate damage taken from its powerful melee hits.
Trivia
- Tangleroot is said to be a guardian of the forest, protecting it from intruders.
- There are legends that mention its origins being tied to ancient magic of the Gnomes.