Chambers of Xeric (CoX) in Old School RuneScape presents a thrilling challenge, rewarding daring adventurers with exceptional loot. However, success hinges not just on combat prowess, but on meticulous planning and resource management. Poor inventory management can lead to costly mistakes and frustrating failures, turning a potential triumph into a wasted opportunity. This guide focuses on optimizing your CoX experience by mastering the often-overlooked aspects of inventory and banking strategies. Efficiently utilizing your supplies is crucial for maximizing your chances of completing challenging encounters and securing valuable rewards.
This ultimate guide will walk you through a step-by-step process to perfect your CoX inventory management, from pre-raid preparation to efficient loot handling post-completion. We’ll cover everything from optimal item arrangement and banking strategies to understanding which supplies are essential and which are expendable, ensuring you're fully equipped to conquer the perilous chambers of Xeric.
Preparation and Safety Guidelines
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Safety Guidelines
- Always prioritize banking frequently, especially valuable drops like the Twisted Bow or Armadyl Godsword. Losing these to a death would be devastating.
- Use a dedicated 'banking' inventory space for frequently-used supplies like prayer potions and food. This streamlines banking and reduces clutter.
- Experiment with different inventory setups to find what works best for your playstyle and team composition. There's no one-size-fits-all solution.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Preparation and Practice
- Practice banking in a solo raid's resource room to familiarize yourself with Chambers' banking system.
- FIFO (First In, Last Out) for private storage. Depositing all items banks from bottom right to top left.
- Maintain a compact inventory, avoiding gaps in top rows to prevent shifting. If gaps occur, deposit all, fill the gap, and withdraw all again.
Preparation and Practice Inventory Organization Strategies
- Organize inventory strategically. Keep frequently used items close together for quick swapping.
- Utilize downtime during encounters to reorganize your inventory.
- At Ice Demon, group items you won't need for Floor 2 together for efficient banking.
Inventory Organization Strategies Thieving Phase
- During Thieving, bank potions from Vanguards (if any), and then use designated chests for efficient grub banking, avoiding tick loss.
- Use the highlighted chests on the map for optimal thieving rotation to minimize tick loss.
- Aim for 95+ Thieving for faster grub acquisition. 99 Thieving with Squirt Necklaces saves 8 seconds.
- Monitor grub count; dump at 70 grubs (except for the furthest player), or when the counter estimates 70. Adjust counter values based on team thieving levels (225 for 95+, 260 for 99+ with Squirt).
Thieving Phase Post-Thieving Banking
- Harm, then melee weapons (scythe, hammer, BGS), then mage gear (excluding trident/Book of the Dead).
- Bank one melee item last (e.g., hammer) to maintain mage gear order.
Post-Thieving Banking Pre-Vegetables and Tightrope
- After banking, prioritize withdrawing essential items based on your role (e.g., 3 rewrites, overload for surger; 3 rewrites, overload, zero-8 for crosser).
- Burn a tick before entering Vegetables to prevent Grub loss.
Pre-Vegetables and Tightrope Overstocking for Teammates
- Fill up on potions to drop for teammates before Tightrope. This helps crossers cross faster, and preppers get to Guardians quickly.
Overstocking for Teammates Preparing for the Final Chest
- Prepare for the final chest by grouping items to bank together at Mystics or Metadial. Make room for extra potions from Metadial kills.
Preparing for the Final Chest Final Chest Banking and Alchemical Hydra
- Withdraw all, deposit unneeded gear for Alchemical Hydra, grab potions, and prepare for Alchemical Hydra.
Final Chest Banking and Alchemical Hydra
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Tips
- Use right-click and a withdrawal option (other than 'Withdraw X') to prevent accidental item dragging.
- Utilize menu entry swappers or bank shift options for faster potion withdrawals.
- Overstock at final chest if prepper is behind on potions.
- Use screen markers to speed up banking actions.
- Consider dropping a low-dose potion to make room only if you have enough of that potion type.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
1. Insufficient Bank Space
Reason: Players often underestimate the amount of loot obtained from Chambers of Xeric, leading to a full bank and inability to continue efficiently.
Solution: Regularly empty your bank by depositing valuable items into a dedicated money pouch or using a large storage system like a player-owned house.
2. Poor Inventory Organization
Reason: Lack of a structured inventory leads to wasted time searching for necessary items during raids and potential failure due to missing supplies.
Solution: Utilize designated inventory slots for specific items, such as potions, food, and prayer supplies, to maximize efficiency.
FAQs
What's the best way to organize my inventory before a Chambers of Xeric raid?
Prioritize readily accessible slots for frequently used items like food, prayer potions, and your weapon. Place less frequently used items towards the back. Consider a consistent layout to improve muscle memory and reduce decision-making time during intense combat.
How do I efficiently manage my loot after completing a Chambers of Xeric raid?
Immediately bank any valuable or easily sellable items to prevent loss. Prioritize banking items that might be lost upon death, such as valuable drops. Organize your bank efficiently using a system that works for you to easily identify and access loot for later use or sale.