The most important prerequisite for the Fight Caves is 43 Prayer, unlocking all protection prayers. Technically, 40 Prayer is enough for Protect from Missiles and Protect from RuneScape gold Magic, but 43 ensures you are safe from melee monsters inside the caves.

While it is possible to attempt with melee or magic, Ranged is the recommended combat style. At a minimum, you'll want 61 Ranged for a Rune Crossbow, though 75 Ranged is highly recommended for the Toxic Blowpipe, which dramatically increases your odds of success. Having enough RuneScape gold can also help you succeed.

Best Gear Setup

Weapons

Toxic Blowpipe (with amethyst or better darts) - Best for your first Fire Cape.

Crossbow - Crucial for long-range tagging and luring healers. Use enchanted diamond bolts for high-damage procs.

Top choices: Zaryte Crossbow, Armadyl Crossbow, Dragon Crossbow (budget), Rune Crossbow (entry-level).

Armor

Prioritize Ranged attack bonus and defensive stats:

Best-in-slot: Masori or Armadyl (if affordable).

Practical options: Karil's or Black/Red Dragonhide.

At 70 Ranged, Hallowed Crystalhide armor or Blessed Dragonhide offers strong prayer bonuses and magic defense.

Accessories

Necklace: Necklace of Anguish > Amulet of Fury > Amulet of Glory.

Shield slot (if using a crossbow): Blessed Dragonhide Shield > Dragonhide Shield > Armadyl book.

Ring: Ring of Suffering (best for learners), Archer's Ring, or Brimstone Ring (budget).

Inventory Setup

Bring:

10-12 Saradomin Brews

12 Super Restores

2 Bastion Potions (for Ranged boosts)

Stamina potion or Purple Sweets (for run energy management)

Optional: Saradomin Godsword (75 Attack) for healing with the special attack

Fight Cave Monsters

Across 63 waves, you'll face seven enemy types:

Tz-Kih (Bats) - Drain Prayer on hit, even if they hit zero. Kill quickly.

Tz-Kek (Blobs) - Split into two small forms when killed.

Tok-Xil (Rangers) - Max hit 13, highly accurate. Use Protect from Missiles.

Yt-MejKot (Melee monsters) - Max hit 25, can heal themselves and others. Safe spot or pray melee.

Ket-Zek (Mages) - Max hit 54 with magic, also deals strong melee if close. Always Protect from Magic.

TzTok-Jad (Wave 63) - The final boss, hitting up to 97. Switch between Protect from Missiles and Protect from OSRS GP for sale Magic.