Today I’ve got some exciting updates for you on the alt account I’m working on. As you can probably tell, things are heating up, and I wanted to give you a look into what I’ve been working on, what the plan is, and how I’m going to turn this alt into a Blood Shard farming machine. So, let’s get right into it!
The Ultimate Goal: Building a Blood Shard Alt
If you’re unfamiliar with the concept, a Blood Shard alt in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) is an account that focuses on farming Blood Shards, which are highly valuable in-game items dropped by Vyrewatch Sentinels. Blood Shards can be used to enhance the Amulet of Fury, providing a significant boost to its stats. The shard itself is worth a hefty amount of OSRS Gold, making it a sought-after item for many players, whether for personal use or as a moneymaking method.
The purpose of this alt is simple: AFK at Vyrewatch Sentinels, gather Blood Shards and essentially fund itself by using the profits to pay for membership bonds. Anything extra will go directly to my main account to help fund other activities, like buying supplies and gear. With this clear goal in mind, let’s break down the plan for the alt.
Stats Progress: Where We Are Now
Let’s take a look at the current progress. As of now, the alt has the following stats:
- Attack: 40
- Strength: 42
- Defense: 43
- Agility: 20
- Fishing: 90
This is a decent foundation, but we still have a lot of work to do, particularly when it comes to the requirements for Sins of the Father, which is the key quest needed to unlock the Vyrewatch Sentinels. The quest itself is quite demanding, and it requires a good mix of combat and non-combat skills to complete. But more on that in a bit!
The Quest Plan: Sins of the Father
The main hurdle for any Blood Shard alt is the Sins of the Father quest. This quest is part of the Myreque quest series, and completing it allows access to Darkmeyer city, where Vyrewatch Sentinels reside. These creatures are the only source of Blood Shards, making this quest essential for anyone looking to farm them.
The requirements for Sins of the Father are no joke, though. Here’s a breakdown of what we’ll need:
- 50 Attack (Required for the Blisterwood weapon)
- 50 Slayer (Probably the most time-consuming skill to train)
- 49 Agility
- 62 Crafting
- 56 Woodcutting
Out of all these requirements, 50 Slayer stands out as the most challenging. Slayer is not a skill that can be rushed, and it requires patience. While 50 Slayer isn’t extremely high, it’s still a grind, especially since this is an alt and the focus is on efficiency.
Slayer: The Long Grind
As I mentioned, Slayer is going to be the longest grind for this alt. Currently, I’m sitting at 9 Slayer, which I got from completing the Varrock Museum minigame. That’s a great head start, but there’s still a long way to go.
One of the strategies I’m considering is doing Wilderness Slayer. I’ve never really focused on Wilderness Slayer before, but it could be a good option to mix things up and maybe even score some good loot along the way. The experience rates aren’t bad, and the bonus Slayer points for completing tasks in the wilderness could be useful when it comes to skipping undesirable tasks.
The downside of course is the danger of being PKed, but hey, it’s OSRS—risk is part of the fun, right? I’ll start with one or two Wilderness tasks and see how it goes. If I find it too risky or not worth the hassle, I’ll switch to a safer method.
Combat Training: What’s the Plan?
Now, when it comes to combat, I’ve been doing some AFK training to get the base stats up. Right now, I’m sitting at 40 Attack, 42 Strength, and 43 decent Defense, but we’ve got a way to go before I’m ready for Sins of the Father. My immediate goal is to get all combat stats to 50, which will allow me to equip better gear and be more efficient in combat.
For training, I’m currently using Sand Crabs. These little guys are perfect for AFKing, and since this is an alt that I’ll be mostly AFKing on, Sand Crabs are ideal. They’re aggressive, don’t hit too hard, and allow me to just chill while gaining experience. I’ve been using combat potions to speed up the kills, but I’m not quite at the point where I need to worry about using a three-crab spot just yet.
Once I hit 50 in all combat stats, I’ll decide whether to prioritize Attack or Strength for further training. The Blisterwood Flail, which is needed to fight Vyrewatch Sentinels, requires 50 Attacks, so that’s a priority. After that, I’ll likely aim for 60 Attack to use a whip, but that’s further down the line.
Gear: What We Need
When it comes to gearing the alt, I’ve kept it simple so far. Right now, I’m rocking full bronze armor, which is fine for the moment, but I’ll need to upgrade as I progress. The key pieces of gear I’m aiming for are:
- Dragon Defender: This is a must-have for the alt, as it provides excellent defensive and offensive stats.
- Proselyte Armor: This is the best armor for the Prayer bonus in OSRS, and since my alt will be doing a lot of AFKing, the extra Prayer bonus will be extremely useful for staying alive and extending trips.
Once I have these, I’ll be in a much better position to take on Sins of the Father and farm Vyrewatch Sentinels efficiently.
AFKing for Profit: The Blood Shard Plan
Once I’ve completed the necessary quests and hit the required stats, the goal is simple: AFK at Vyrewatch Sentinels and farm Blood Shards. Each Blood Shard is worth around 5 million GP, making it one of the most lucrative AFK moneymakers in the game.
The plan is for the alt to farm enough shards to pay for its membership through bonds. Any extra shards will go straight to my main account, helping me fund other projects and goals.
Final Thoughts and Advice
So, that’s the plan for the alt. It’s been a grind so far, but things are progressing nicely, and I’m excited to see how it all comes together. If you guys have any advice on the fastest way to train Slayer or any other tips for building a Blood Shard alt, I’d love to hear them.
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