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Kalphite Queen Guide
I. Information
The Kalphite Queen, also called the KQ, is the strongest of the Kalphites. Killing her 25 times and obtaining the Kq head are tasks for the Desert Elite Diary. The Kq head is a 1/128 base drop and guaranteed on the 256th kill.
II. Combat Info & Stats
Combat Level: 333
Max Hit: 31
Attack Style(s): Ranged, Magic, Melee (Stab)
Attack Speed: 4 ticks (2.4 seconds)
Weakness: Crush
III. Gear & Inventory
Gear Hierarchy
Inventory Setup
IV. Getting There
With the Desert Hard Diary completed players can use the shortcut shown here. Without the diary you will have to run around the Kalphite Lair to the boss room entrance. With the Desert Elite Diary, you can use the Desert Amulet 4 to teleport just outside the boss room entrance, as shown in the example kills below.
V. Fight Mechanics & Overview
- Kalphite Queen attacks with melee, ranged and magic attacks during both of her phases. Her magic and ranged attacks are incredibly accurate and will almost always deal damage. Her melee attack is not as accurate, so it is recommended to always stand within KQ's melee distance due to the higher chance of her melee attack to hit a 0.
- When using a slower attacking weapon like a Scythe of Vitur, Elder Maul, Godsword or Warhammer during the first phase, you should walk underneath KQ to limit the number of times she is able to attack. Doing so will allow you to attack and be attacked at a 1:1 ratio leading to less damage taken.
- When eating during either phase players should walk under KQ so they can heal up without taking more damage from KQ.
- To be able to walk under KQ with ease, walk her to a corner as shown in the example kills below. If she is not cornered, she will try to path away when you step under her.
- Melee attacks should be used during KQ's first phase and players should switch to their ranged gear for the second phase.
- Protect from Magic should be used during each phase along with your strongest offensive prayer. ie Piety/Rigour
During her first phase KQ is in her crawling-green form. During her second phase KQ morphs into an airborne-orange form.
Example kills:
