Crazy archaeologist

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Crazy archaeologist
Released								13 March 2014 (Update)
Members								Yes
Combat level								204
Size								1x1
Examine								When academics go bad...
Combat info
XP bonus								+25%
Max hit								14 (standard) 24 (special)
Aggressive								Yes
Poisonous								No
Attack style								Ranged, Crush
Attack speed								3 ticks (1.8 seconds)
Respawn time								15 ticks (9 seconds)
Slayer info
Slayer level								None
Slayer XP								275 xp
Category								Bosses
Assigned by
Combat stats
225				160				90				240				1				180
Aggressive stats
+250				+25				+0				+0				+75				-15
Melee defence
+5								+5								+30
Magic defence
+250												No elemental weakness
Ranged defence
+250								+250								+250
Immunities
Poison								0% resistance
Venom								0% resistance
Cannons								Not immune
Thralls								Not immune
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Advanced data
Monster ID								6618
Link								MOID

Bellock, the crazy archaeologist, is a relatively simple boss that resides in the ruins south of The Forgotten Cemetery within level 23 Wilderness. His special attack mechanic is similar to that of the Deranged archaeologist and the Chaos Fanatic.

The crazy archaeologist is notable for dropping one of the three shards that form the malediction ward and odium ward, with the Chaos Fanatic and Scorpia dropping the other pieces. Killing all three at least once is a hard Wilderness Diary task.

He is also a popular source for the rune crossbow, particularly amongst low to mid-level ironmen.

On a crazy archaeologist boss Slayer task, the deranged archaeologist may be killed as an alternative, unless the Wilderness is specified as the task location when given by Krystilia or Konar quo Maten.

Location	Levels	Members	Spawns	Map	League region
Ruins (west)	204		1	Show map	Wilderness✓

The fastest way to get to the crazy archaeologist is by using the spell Dareeyak Teleport from the Ancient Magicks spellbook with 78 Magic or a Dareeyak teleport tablet. Alternatives include:

• Rub a burning amulet to teleport to the Bandit Camp, just east of the ruins.
• Cast Trollheim Teleport (61 Magic), and then use the agility shortcut (64 Agility) that connects to the Wilderness.
• The Cemetery Teleport (71 Magic) on the Arceuus spellbook is also quite close.

The crazy archaeologist is located in single-way combat, meaning the player will be safe from player killers while in active combat with the boss.

He attacks primarily with Ranged, only using Melee if the player is next to him. Protect from Ranged and Protect from Melee will nullify each respective attack.

Periodically, he will yell Rain of knowledge! before launching a special attack, throwing three books in an arc towards the player that explode in a 3x3 area. After exploding, one of the books will split into two more books on impact, with these also exploding nearby after a delay. This attack can deal large amounts of burst damage if not avoided!

Fighting from a distance will prevent him from using any melee attacks, allowing the use of Protect from Ranged to nullify all damage from his basic attacks, as well as giving the player more time to move away from his special attack.

Magic is particularly effective against the boss, as despite his high base Magic defence, he has a negligible Magic level; Magic defence is primarily based on one's Magic level.^[1]

The following money making guide is available for Crazy archaeologist:

Method	Hourly profit	Skills
Killing the Crazy archaeologist	246,934	50+ , for Iban's staff (u) (75+ recommended for powered staves) 40+ (Protect from Missiles)

The following drop rates are provided by Jagex, unless otherwise specified.

The average Crazy archaeologist kill is worth 13,976.83.

The average Crazy archaeologist kill while on a Konar task is worth 15,047.52.

The average Crazy archaeologist kill while on a Krystilia task is worth 15,622.63.

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Bones	1	Always	30	0

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Odium shard 2	1	1/256[d 1]	605,726	18,600
	Malediction shard 2	1	1/256[d 1]	436,325	18,600

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Amulet of power	1	7/128	2,267	2,115
	Rune crossbow	2	5/128	18,464	19,440
	Red d'hide body	1	4/128	5,755	6,738
	Rune knife	10	4/128	1,580	1,000

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Mud rune	30	4/128	3,480	360
	Steel cannonball	150	4/128	40,800	450
	Dragon arrow	75	1/128	128,700	36,000

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Shark	1	8/128	1,053	102
	Potato with cheese	3	8/128	897	12
	Prayer potion(4)	1	8/128	9,165	114
	Anchovy pizza	8 (noted)	4/128	4,056	288

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Coins	499–3,998	18/128	499–3,998	499–3,998
	Grimy dwarf weed	4 (noted)	8/128	5,372	56
	White berries	10 (noted)	6/128	6,530	60
	Silver ore	40 (noted)	6/128	2,480	1,800
	Uncut emerald	6 (noted)	5/128[d 1]	2,838	180
	Uncut sapphire	4 (noted)	5/128[d 1]	912	60
	Red dragonhide	10 (noted)	5/128	20,720	870
	Rusty sword	1	4/128	Not sold	0
	Muddy key	1	4/128	7,235	48
	Onyx bolt tips	12	4/128	96,936	7,200
	Long bone	1	2/128	Not sold	3

There is a 4/128 chance of rolling the rare drop table. There is also a 4/128 chance of rolling the gem drop table.

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Nothing	N/A	1/47.02; Never[d 1]	N/A	N/A
	Coins	3,000	1/195.05	3,000	3,000
	Uncut sapphire	1	1/110.7; 1/56.22[d 2]	228	15
	Loop half of key	1	1/193.61; 1/183.87[d 2]	9,756	60
	Tooth half of key	1	1/193.61; 1/183.87[d 2]	9,887	60
	Uncut emerald	1	1/221.41; 1/112.43[d 2]	473	30
	Uncut ruby	1	1/442.81; 1/224.86[d 2]	1,087	60
	Runite bar	1	1/819.2	12,265	3,000
	Nature rune	67	1/1,365.33	11,457	7,236
	Rune 2h sword	1	1/1,365.33	38,123	38,400
	Rune battleaxe	1	1/1,365.33	24,639	24,960
	Law rune	45	1/2,048	5,535	6,480
	Death rune	45	1/2,048	8,325	4,860
	Steel arrow	150	1/2,048	900	1,050
	Rune arrow	42	1/2,048	1,974	10,080
	Adamant javelin	20	1/2,048	800	1,920
	Rune sq shield	1	1/2,048	22,747	23,040
	Dragonstone	1	1/2,048	10,735	6,000
	Silver ore	100 (noted)	1/2,048	6,200	4,500
	Nature talisman	1	1/1,180.83; 1/599.64[d 2]	268	2
	Uncut diamond	1	1/1,771.24; 1/899.46[d 2]	2,439	120
	Rune kiteshield	1	1/4,096	32,110	32,640
	Dragon med helm	1	1/4,096	58,090	60,000
	Rune spear	1	1/4,056.39; 1/444.52[d 2][d 3]	11,599	12,480
	Rune javelin	5	1/3,542.49; 1/1,798.92[d 2]	675	1,200
	Shield left half	1	1/8,112.77; 1/889.05[d 2][d 3]	65,355	66,000
	Dragon spear	1	1/10,817.03; 1/1,185.4[d 2][d 3]	38,438	37,440

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Looting bag	1	1/3	Not sold	N/A
	Brimstone key	1	1/80[d 1]	Not sold	N/A
	Clue scroll (hard)	1	1/128; 1/64[d 3][d 4][d 2]	Not sold	12
	Fedora	1	1/128	5,958	180

The following drops are only accessible while on a Slayer task given by Krystilia.

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Larran's key	1	1/76	120,992	54
	Slayer's enchantment	1	1/30	1,614	720

There are 4 Combat Achievement tasks (totalling 9 points) available for Crazy Archaeologist.

Name	Description	Type	Tier	Comp%
Crazy Archaeologist Champion	Kill the Crazy Archaeologist 10 times.	Kill Count	Medium (2 pts)	32.4%
I'd Rather Not Learn	Kill the Crazy Archaeologist without anyone being hit by his "Rain of Knowledge" attack.	Perfection	Medium (2 pts)	31.6%
Mage of the Ruins	Kill the Crazy Archaeologist with only magical attacks.	Mechanical	Medium (2 pts)	37.9%
Crazy Archaeologist Adept	Kill the Crazy Archaeologist 25 times.	Kill Count	Hard (3 pts)	26.1%

• The name "Bellock" is a reference to Belloq from Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark.
• The phrase, "You belong in a museum!" is a quote from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
• The crazy archaeologist is the only Wilderness boss which does not drop a pet.

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