Giant Mole/Strategies Guide – OSRS

The Giant Mole is a fairly simple low-level boss that can be found under Falador. It is killed for its mole claw, mole skin and Baby mole drops.

Suggested skills

•  60+
•  60+
•  60+
•  60+
•  60+ (If using ranged)
•  60+ ( If using magic)
•  43+ for Protect from Melee (44+ Eagle Eye, 70+ Piety, 74+ Rigour)

How to get there

The location of the mole hills in Falador Park.

The Giant Mole is located in the Mole Lair under Falador. The entrance point is located at Falador Park, where there are mole hills scattered on the west side. The closest teleport is the Falador Park option(3) on the Ring of Wealth. Players must bring a spade to dig underground and a light source of some type is required or they will be constantly bitten by bugs. A Fire of Eternal Light can be lit inside the cave after completing the Making Friends with My Arm quest which provides permanent light inside the cave.

Attacks and abilities

• Melee attack: The mole swipes a claw at its target, dealing up to 21 damage.
• Burrow: When the mole’s health is between 5-50%, there is a 25% chance for any incoming attack to cause it to burrow away into another location.^[1] There is also a chance that the dirt she digs while burrowing to escape can extinguish the player’s light source (shown with dirt splatters on the player’s screen), though covered light sources will be unaffected by this. Note that splashed magic attacks cannot trigger her to dig, making weapons such as the Tumeken’s Shadow particularly good for fighting the mole.

Guide

Combat with the mole is straightforward, as it doesn’t have any unique attacks or abilities that can endanger the player.

For low levelled players, they can safespot it with the cavern walls, as it does not move around the safespot to attack players. Ranging is highly recommended when safespotting, as it has low ranged defence. Players meleeing it should activate Protect from Melee and use stabbing weapons, as it has lower stab defence compared to slash and crush.

For high levelled players, the mole can be killed quickly with Dharok the Wretched’s equipment, as it is easily possible to kill her within 2-3 hits depending on the player’s strength boosting equipment. Simply lower your health to 1 with the Locator orb or Dwarven rock cake, activate Protect from Melee and flick Piety.

When the mole reaches half health and lower, there is a chance that it will dig away to another location in the lair. Without the Falador shield 3 or 4, it can be a tedious task, as players may have to navigate through the whole lair to find the mole. The mole also loses aggression towards the primary target when burrowing away. Thralls can be used as a makeshift substitute for the Falador shield, as they will begin to path towards the mole’s new location after she digs in order to attack her.

Completion of the hard Falador diaries is highly recommended, as players with the shield can locate the mole whenever it digs away. It also notes the 100% drop of mole skin and claws, prolonging trips.

Equipment

Currently, the Twisted bow is one of the most effective ways of killing the Giant Mole. It offers some of the highest damage of any setup. A dwarf multicannon can also be brought to speed up kills.

Slot	Recommended equipment for Ranged – Item (most effective → least effective)
	Slayer helmet (i)[2] / Masori mask (f)	Void ranger helm	Crystal helm	Robin hood hat	Blessed coif
	Necklace of anguish	Bonecrusher necklace	Amulet of fury	Amulet of glory	N/A
	Dizana’s quiver	Ava’s assembler (Best Ava’s device)	Max cape / Ranging cape(t)	N/A	N/A
	Masori body (f)	Elite void top	Crystal body	Blessed body	Black d’hide body
	Masori chaps (f)	Elite void robe	Crystal legs	Blessed chaps	Black d’hide chaps
	Twisted bow	Bow of faerdhinen[3]	Crystal bow[4]	Zaryte crossbow	Armadyl crossbow
	Dragon arrow	Amethyst arrow	Rune arrow	Diamond dragon bolts (e) & Ruby dragon bolts (e)	Diamond bolts (e) & Ruby bolts (e)
	Zaryte vambraces	Barrows gloves	Blessed vambraces	Black d’hide vambraces	N/A
	Pegasian boots	Ranger boots / Devout boots	Blessed boots	Aranea boots	Mixed hide boots
	Venator ring	Lightbearer	Ring of the gods (i) / Archers ring (i)	Ring of shadows / Brimstone ring	Ring of endurance
	Zaryte crossbow	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

1000

5000

Inventory

• Spade
• A good light source such as a lit bullseye lantern, Kandarin headgear or Firemaking cape. Not needed if Fire of Eternal Light is built at the entrance.
• 3 Divine ranging potions
• 11-14 prayer potions
• 3-4 stamina potions
• Falador shield 3 or 4
• Ring of wealth with charges for teleporting to Falador Park
• Rune pouch filled with nature and fire runes
• Dwarf multicannon and cannonballs to speed up kills (optional)

Currently, the Tumeken’s shadow is one of the most effective ways of killing the Giant Mole. It offers some of the highest damage of any setup, comparable to using a Twisted bow. Due to Mole’s 50% weakness to water, water spells are effective for accounts without a Twisted bow or shadow who wish to safespot. A dwarf multicannon can also be brought to speed up kills. An added bonus of using Magic is that splashes cannot trigger the mole to dig, meaning players won’t have to chase after the mole as much compared to other combat styles.

Slot	Recommended equipment for Magic – Item (most effective → least effective)
	Slayer helmet (i)[b 1] / Ancestral hat	Virtus mask	Ahrim’s hood	Bloodbark helm	Mystic hat
	Occult necklace	Bonecrusher necklace	Amulet of fury	Amulet of glory	N/A
	Imbued god cape	God capes	Ardougne cloak 4	Ardougne cloak 3	N/A
	Ancestral robe top	Virtus robe top	Ahrim’s robetop	Bloodbark body	Mystic robe top
	Ancestral robe bottom	Virtus robe bottom	Ahrim’s robeskirt	Bloodbark legs	Mystic robe bottom
	Tumeken’s shadow	Harmonised nightmare staff[b 2]	Kodai wand[b 2] > Mystic smoke staff[b 2] > Twinflame staff[b 3]	Sanguinesti staff	Ahrim’s staff[b 2] / Mystic mist staff[b 2]
	Tome of water[b 2] / Elidinis’ ward (f)	Elidinis’ ward / Arcane spirit shield	Malediction ward / Ancient wyvern shield / Mage’s book	Book of darkness	N/A
	Rada’s blessing 4	God blessing / Rada’s blessing 3/2	N/A	N/A	N/A
	Tormented bracelet	Barrows gloves	N/A	N/A	N/A
	Eternal boots	Infinity boots / Aranea boots	Devout boots	N/A	N/A
	Magus ring	Seers ring (i)	Ring of the gods (i)	Ring of endurance	N/A

Inventory

• Spade
• A good light source such as a lit bullseye lantern, Kandarin headgear or Firemaking cape. Not needed if Fire of Eternal Light is built at the entrance.
• Saturated heart
• 8-12 prayer potions
• 4 stamina potions
• Falador shield 3 or 4
• Ring of wealth with charges for teleporting to Falador Park
• Rune pouch filled with runes for water spells and High alchemy
• Dwarf multicannon and cannonballs to speed up kills (not actually faster because of shadows accuracy mechanics doesn’t hit and rolls for dig even if cannon hit is 0)

Currently, the Osmumten’s fang offers the most kills per hour while using melee equipment.

Slot	Recommended equipment for Melee – Item (most effective → least effective)
	Slayer helmet (i)[c 1] / Torva full helm	Neitiznot faceguard	Void melee helm	Serpentine helm	Helm of neitiznot
	Amulet of rancour	Amulet of torture	Amulet of fury	Amulet of glory	Amulet of strength
	Infernal cape	Fire cape	Ardougne cloak 4	Ardougne cloak 3	Ardougne cloak 2
	Torva platebody	Bandos chestplate	Elite void top	Fighter torso	Proselyte hauberk / Obsidian platebody
	Torva platelegs	Bandos tassets	Elite void robe	Proselyte cuisse / Obsidian platelegs	N/A
	Osmumten’s fang	Ghrazi rapier	Zamorakian hasta	Blade of saeldor	Abyssal dagger
	Avernic defender	Dragon defender	Rune defender	N/A	N/A
	Rada’s blessing 4	God blessing / Rada’s blessing 3/2	N/A	N/A	N/A
	Ferocious gloves	Barrows gloves	Void knight gloves	Dragon gloves	N/A
	Primordial boots	Dragon boots	Spiked manacles	N/A	N/A
	Ultor ring	Lightbearer / Berserker ring (i)	Brimstone ring	Ring of the gods (i)	Ring of suffering (i)
	Voidwaker	Dragon claws	Burning claws	Osmumten’s fang	Dragon dagger

1000

5000

Inventory

• Spade
• A good light source such as a lit bullseye lantern, Kandarin headgear or Firemaking cape. Not needed if Fire of Eternal Light is built at the entrance.
• Special attack weapon (optional)
• 2-3 Divine super combat potions
• 13-15 prayer potions
• 3-4 stamina potions
• Falador shield 3 or 4
• Rune pouch filled with nature and fire runes
• Ring of wealth with charges for teleporting to Falador Park

Using Dharok the Wretched’s equipment offers fewer kills per hour than the Armadyl crossbow, but is a much more affordable option for most players. Use the locator orb or a dwarven rock cake to get down to 1 Hitpoint. Always keep Protect from Melee on when you’re attacking the boss. If the player does not own a cape that provides a Strength bonus, they can instead use a cape that provides a prayer bonus to maximise the amount of time Protect from Melee is active before needing to restore Prayer Points.

Slot	Recommended equipment for Dharok’s – Item (most effective → least effective)
	Dharok’s helm	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
	Amulet of rancour	Amulet of torture	Amulet of fury	Amulet of glory	Amulet of strength
	Infernal cape	Fire cape	Mythical cape	Soul cape / Ardougne cloak 4 / 3	Skillcape (t) / Ardougne cloak 2 / Vestment cloak
	Dharok’s platebody	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
	Dharok’s platelegs	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
	Dharok’s greataxe	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
	Rada’s blessing 4	God blessing / Rada’s blessing 3/2	N/A	N/A	N/A
	Ferocious gloves	Barrows gloves	Rune gloves	Regen bracelet	Combat bracelet
	Primordial boots	Dragon boots	Climbing boots	N/A	N/A
	Bellator ring	Ultor ring / Lightbearer	Berserker ring (i)	Brimstone ring	Warrior ring (i) / Ring of endurance
	Voidwaker	Dragon claws	Elder maul	Dragon dagger	N/A

1000

5000

Inventory

• Spade
• A good light source such as a lit bullseye lantern or Firemaking cape. Not needed if Fire of Eternal Light is built at the entrance.
• Special attack weapon (optional)
• 2-3 Super combat potions
• 11-13 Prayer potions
• 4-5 stamina potions
• Falador shield 3 or 4
• Locator orb or dwarven rock cake
• Rune pouch filled with nature and fire runes
• Ring of wealth with charges for teleporting to Falador Park

Using melee without Void Knight equipment offers less kills per hour than Void or Dharok the Wretched’s equipment. This setup has the advantage of using cheap gear and not requiring untradeable items, making it more accessible for newer players. You should Protect from Melee when in combat with the Giant Mole.

Slot	Recommended equipment for Melee & Prayer Budget – Item (most effective → least effective)
	Slayer helmet (i) or Black mask (i) (only on task)	Helm of neitiznot	N/A	N/A	N/A
	Amulet of fury	Amulet of glory	Amulet of strength	N/A	N/A
	Fire cape	Ardougne cloak 4	Obsidian cape	Mixed hide cape	N/A
	Fighter torso	Obsidian platebody	Proselyte hauberk	Monk’s robe top	N/A
	Obsidian platelegs	Proselyte cuisse	Monk’s robe	N/A	N/A
	Abyssal dagger	Zombie axe (on slash)	Abyssal whip	Dragon sword	Leaf-bladed sword
	Dragon defender	Rune defender	Toktz-ket-xil	N/A	N/A
	Rada’s blessing 4	God blessing / Rada’s blessing 3/2	N/A	N/A	N/A
	Barrows gloves	Rune gloves	Regen bracelet	Combat bracelet	N/A
	Dragon boots	Climbing boots	N/A	N/A	N/A
	Berserker ring (i)	Brimstone ring	Warrior ring (i)	N/A	N/A
	Dragon dagger	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Inventory

• Spade
• A good light source such as a lit bullseye lantern or Firemaking cape. Not needed if Fire of Eternal Light is built at the entrance.
• Special attack weapon (optional)
• 1-2 Divine super combat potions or Super sets
• 8-10 Prayer potions
• 4-5 Stamina or (Super) energy potions
• Falador shield 3 or 4
• Falador teletabs
• An emergency teleport (optional)