Welcome to this comprehensive guide on how to effectively AFK the Hermod boss in RuneScape. Whether you're Farming Runescape Gold or just looking for a relaxed gaming experience, we'll walk you through the minimum requirements, gear setup, ability bars, and strategies to efficiently defeat Hermod. So, sit back, relax, and let's dive into the world of AFK Hermod hunting.

 

• Minimum Requirements
• Gear Setup
• Ability Bars
• - With Zuk Cape
• - Without Zuk Cape
• Strategy and Tips
• Conclusion

 

↖ Minimum Requirements

To engage in this AFK Hermod strategy, you'll need the following:

• Completion of the "Spirit of War" quest.
• Level 65 in Necromancy skill.
• Optional, but recommended: Level 18 in Acromancy for Tyrity weapon.
• Access to the Well of Souls talent tree, with certain tier unlocks.

 

↖ Gear Setup

Here's a recommended gear setup for AFK Hermod:

• Necromancy Death Dealer Robes (Tier 17 or better)
• Adventure perks: Undead Slayer, Crackling, Biting, or Invigorating
• Weapon: Precise 6 or equivalent Beam 4
• Amulet: Salve Amulet (e) or Enchanted Amulet for damage and accuracy boost
• Rings: Passive Ring of Vigor and additional ring (e.g., Reavers Ring)
• Cape: Magic Zuk Cape (or hybrid version for reduced adrenaline cost)
• Familiar: Blood River core with Vampyrism Scrimshaw
• Weapon Poison++ and Cinderbanes (if available)
• Overloads and prayer potions

 

↖ Ability Bars

Here are two recommended ability bars, one for having the Zuk Cape and one for not having it:

 

↖ - With Zuk Cape

• Spectral Scythe (2) - Spirit Pack (2)
• Decimate - Sacrifice
• Fury - Blood Tendrils
• Slaughter - Blood Siphon
• Flurry - Chain
• Assault - Hurricane
• Ult: Death's Swiftness - Incendiary Shot (if you have it)

 

↖ - Without Zuk Cape

• Spectral Scythe (2) - Spirit Pack (2)
• Decimate - Sacrifice
• Fury - Blood Tendrils
• Slaughter - Blood Siphon
• Flurry - Chain
• Assault - Hurricane
• Ult: Sunshine - Incendiary Shot (if you have it)

 

↖ Strategy and Tips

• Set instance respawn to fastest for maximum kills per hour.
• Use Persistent Rage Archeology Relic to maintain adrenaline.
• Utilize Death Ward and Conservation of Energy Relics for efficiency.
• For best results, aim for 40-51 second kills, resulting in around 45-50 kills per hour.
• Upgrade gear with Harmonic Plates when available, but use Death Warden armor in the meantime.
• Use Vampyrism Scrimshaw, Weapon Poison++, and Cinderbanes for enhanced poison damage.
• Employ Powers of Penance for unlimited prayer.
• Keep Overloads and Landed Onions/Sticks for extended potion duration.
• Utilize Darkness Incantation or Scrolls of Blood for additional healing if needed.

 

↖ Conclusion

With this Runescape 3 AFK Hermod guide, you'll be able to efficiently farm Harmonic Plates without the need for constant attention. Whether you're using the Zuk Cape or an alternative setup, following these tips and strategies will help you achieve consistent success in your Hermod battles. Remember, luck plays a role in drops, so be patient and enjoy your relaxed RuneScape journey.