If you've just been assigned Harpie Bug Swarms as your next Slayer task, don't worry -- this guide will cover everything you need to know to get in, kill them quickly, and move on with your Slayer grind.
To be assigned and kill Harpie Bug Swarms, you must have:
33 Slayer
33 Firemaking, which is required to wield the Bug Lantern -- you must have it equipped or they will be immune to your attacks.
A Bug Lantern, which can be purchased from any Slayer Master.Without the lantern equipped, you cannot damage them, so make sure to pick one up before heading out.
Location
You'll find Harpie Bug Swarms swarming the shoreline south of Brimhaven, just outside a small cave near the coastline.
East of the Colossal Wyrm Remains
After grabbing a charter ship that drops you off at Sunset Coast, run east until you find the Harpie Swamp Bug.
Harpie Bug Swarms are found just south of Brimhaven, along the western coastline of Karamja. Getting there isn't difficult, but you've got a few solid options:
POH in Brimhaven: If your house is there, this is the fastest method. Simply teleport to house and run south.
Captain Barnaby in Rimmington or Ardougne: Take his charter to Brimhaven. If your house is still in Rimmington (common for low levels), teleport there and use the dock west of the portal -- this is cheaper and closer than using Port Sarim.
Amulet of Glory: Teleport to Karamja and run west and then slightly south through Brimhaven.
Stamina Potions may be worth bringing if you're low level or don't have fairy rings unlocked -- it's a bit of a run from the docks to the spawn point.Harpie Bug Swarms are low-defense monsters that are weak to all combat styles, making them a flexible task. Whether you want to train melee, ranged, or magic, anything will work here. They're level 46 and can hit up to 6, which is noticeable for low-defense accounts.
If you're a lower-level player, it's recommended to bring food or prayer potions to use protect from melee. Their attacks can stack quickly, especially if you're not paying full attention. Despite their low HP, they attack fast and frequently.
Also, bring a teleport out in case you get into trouble -- ideally a house tab or amulet of glory.
Gear
This is just an example gear set up, if you have better gear please don't be shy about using it, this is to give you a rough idea of what you need to carry and keep in mind that there will always be better options in terms of armor and weapons.
Magic Setup (Recommended)
Inventory
Melee gear
Inventory
Ranged Gear
Inventory
Prayer is not necessary unless you want to boost your attack stats.
Yes, you can use a Dwarf Multicannon at Harpie Bug Swarms -- and it's highly recommended.
Pro tip: Set the cannon in the center of the spawn area, and the Harpies will respawn into range automatically.
There isn't a traditional safespot here, but if you're using magic or ranged, you can kite them around the environment -- especially near the southern rock formations by the spawn. You'll need to manually lure and move, but it can reduce the amount of hits taken. There's enough open space to get creative with positioning if you're a low-level iron or hardcore.
Weapons and armour
Steel axe (1/32), Steel full helm (1/32), Staff of fire (1/42.67), Mithril chainbody (1/64), Adamant med helm (1/128), Steel boots (1/128)
Runes
Fire rune ×30 (1/6.4), Fire rune ×60 (1/16), Chaos rune ×15 (1/25.6), Death rune ×3 (1/42.67)
Other
Gold ore (1/16), Jug of wine (1/64)
Gem drop table
Uncut sapphire (1/170.67), Uncut emerald (1/341.33), Uncut ruby (1/682.67), Nature talisman (1/1,820.44), Uncut diamond (1/2,730.67), Loop half of key (1/5,461.33), Tooth half of key (1/5,461.33), Rune javelin ×5 (1/5,461.33), Rune spear (1/87,381.33), Shield left half (1/174,762.67), Dragon spear (1/233,016.89)
Tertiary
Clue scroll (medium) (1/128)
Harpie Bug Swarms are a fast, easy task -- especially for mid-level players looking for quick Slayer points and XP. Just make sure to bring that Bug Lantern and a few food items, and you'll be done in no time.
Need a breather from the longer boss grinds? Harpies are a perfect break -- simple mechanics, quick kills, and decent XP for their level.
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