This guide will provide straightforward, effective strategies for tackling Hardmode Vorkath. Using Revolution, we'll begin by tackling Vorkath with minimal mechanics and no food. Then, we'll explore more manual-based methods for quicker kills.

 

• Familiars and Auras
• Armor and Weapons
• Additional Equipment
• Inventory Setup
• The Revolution Bar Setup
• Entering the Boss Fight
• Handling Mechanics
• Tips for Successful Kills
• Improving Kill Times
• Conclusion

 

↖ Familiars and Auras

Use a Hellhound familiar for cost-effectiveness.

If you don't have Aegis Aura, alternatives like Vampirism, Invigorate, Mahjarrat, or Dark Magic work well.

 

↖ Armor and Weapons

Equip Tier 90 Necromancy armor and weapons.

If available, Tier 95 is superior. Initially, opt for tank gear over power gear.

 

↖ Additional Equipment

• Quiver: Necromancy Nexus for rune and ectoplasm storage.
• Ring Slot: Reaver's ring for optimal performance.
• Cape Slot: Zuck Cape is ideal, but other capes suffice.
• Pocket Slot: Jaz book for added benefits.
• Neck Slot: Salvation Amulet (E) for its effectiveness against Undead.

 

↖ Inventory Setup

• Overload, adrenaline, and prayer restoration potions.
• Blue blubber jellyfish and Saradomin brews for sustenance.
• Rune pouch with Prism of Restoration runes.
• Vulnerability bombs and optional items like Amulet of Souls, Vitality Power Burst, and Enhanced Excalibur.
• Powder of Protection for extra damage reduction.

 

↖ The Revolution Bar Setup

• Abilities Order: Start with Conjuration abilities, followed by Reflect to minimize damage. Include stack builders like Touch of Death and Soul Sap, then Devotion, Blood Siphon, and the Necromancy auto-attack.
• Manual Inputs: Use Finger of Death with six or more necrosis stacks, Death Skulls as needed, Volley of Souls with three souls, and Deathguard special with zero, two, or four necrosis stacks.

 

↖ Entering the Boss Fight

• Preparation: Activate Deflect Necromancy, pot up, ensure active darkness incantation and God book.
• Starting the Fight: Conjure Undead Army, Command Ghost, and use a Death Mark. Immediately use a Vulnerability Bomb on Vorkath.
• Positioning: Stand in a spot where AOE attacks can eliminate minions easily.

 

↖ Handling Mechanics

• Shield Phase: Look for shield or minions and use the special action button or attack them directly.
• Smoke and Spire Attack: Use the Dive ability to avoid smoke and spire attacks.
• Magic Attack: Use Resonance to mitigate damage from Vorkath's shock wave attack.
• Green and Pink Poison: Avoid standing in poison areas; use Dive for movement.
• Phase Three: Reserve the ballista for Vorkath's flight phase to prevent massive damage.

 

↖ Tips for Successful Kills

• Maintain High HP: Keep your life points above 8,000 to 9,000, especially in later phases.
• Use of Ballista: Be strategic with the ballista, especially in phase three.
• Handling Zeragle: Focus on dodging Zeragle's attacks and use the ballista freely once Vorkath is defeated.

 

↖ Improving Kill Times

• Switch to Manual: For faster kills, switch from Revolution to full manual control.
• Optimize DPS: Use a living death rotation and life transfer incantation to maximize damage.

 

↖ Conclusion

You can use this guide to make your Hardmode Vorkath encounters manageable and successful. Remember, practice and patience are key.