Balance Elemental

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RangedMeleeMagic
Balance Elemental
Released10 July 2024 (Update)
MembersYes
Combat level524
Size3x3
ExamineElementally balanced.
Combat info
Max hit40 (standard)
89 (stat-draining)
AggressiveYes
PoisonousNo
Attack styleRanged
Attack speed6 ticks (3.6 seconds)
Combat stats
750275286275275275
Aggressive stats
Monster attack bonusMonster strength bonusMonster magic strength bonusMonster ranged strength bonus
+0+22+0+22+0+22
Melee defence
+5+0-40
Magic defence
No elemental weakness
-40No elemental weakness
Ranged defence
LightStandardHeavy
+5+0-40
Immunities
Poison100% resistance
Venom100% resistance
CannonsImmune
ThrallsNot immune
Advanced data
Monster ID13528
LinkMOID

The Balance Elemental is Guthix's guardian of the Stone of Jas, which he created to keep the Stone safe after the God Wars. It is encountered as the penultimate boss in While Guthix Sleeps in the Ancient Guthixian Temple as the player touches the Stone. The Elemental is given form by the four elements, and appears to be familiar with the player, knowing their name before having met them and apparently being aware of their past, present, and future.

Fight

The Balance Elemental has 750 hitpoints and attacks with all three combat styles. It follows a predictable pattern: a special drain attack, followed by four normal attacks, then repeats. Getting hit by the special attack without praying against it will result in the player's combat stats and prayer being drained. The first attack after each style change will always be a stat-lowering attack before returning to normal attacks. It also makes use of routefinding to avoid being safe-spotted in its melee form.

The appearance of its head determines its combat style. The correct overhead prayer must be active before the drain attack animation begins to negate it. Immediately switch prayers when the elemental changes appearance—you have approximately 2 ticks to react before taking damage. Note that when the head is white (airy), it's still a melee attack despite the projectile-like animation.

Appearance
Colour Fiery (orange) Airy (white) Watery (blue)
Attacks with Ranged Melee Magic
Prays against (<550 HP)

After reaching certain Hitpoint thresholds, it will begin to speed up its attacks and use protection prayers:

Health Attack speed Mechanics
<750 6 Standard attacks
<550 5 Standard attacks plus one protection prayers (see table above)
<200 2 Standard attacks plus two protection prayers

Players should be careful not to get overwhelmed by the fast attack speed and focus on keeping prayer up. Changing prayers to match the elemental's attacks should take priority over changing one's attack style. If the speed becomes overwhelming, use the pillars for cover while switching prayers and weapons, then heal or restore stats with a super restore or Menaphite remedy.

Upon death, a gravestone will be placed by Movario and Darve on the northern ledge of Chasm of Tears, where you initially attract the light creatures and enter the Ancient Guthixian Temple. The sapphire lantern is always kept on death, and it is not required to reach your gravestone to re-obtain items lost.

Dialogue

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Changes

Date Changes
24 July 2024
(Update)

The Balance Elemental's magic form was recoloured to improve accessibility for colourblind players.

11 July 2024
Hotfix
  • The Balance Elemental's max hit was drastically increased.
  • The Balance Elemental's stat-lowering attack now also drains prayer points.
  • The Balance Elemental now requires all three combat styles to be defeated, as it will no longer change its protection prayers after a certain amount of time.
10 July 2024 –
24 July 2024
24 July 2024 –
present

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