OSRS Leagues 5, "Raging Echoes," has introduced an exciting new boss that has captured the attention of many players: Echo Hunleff. This boss is not only the most defeated in this year's league but also offers fantastic rewards for melee builds, particularly for those seeking to skip the prep phase of the Corrupted Gauntlet. In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know to effectively farm Echo Hunleff and maximize your efficiency.

What is Echo Hunleff?

Echo Hunleff is the Echo variant of the original Corrupted Hunleff, which players can access after completing a single Corrupted Gauntlet run. The Corrupted Gauntlet, unlike the standard Gauntlet, requires higher stats (typically base 70s or higher) and involves crafting gear, potions, and food. However, the Echo variant skips the prep phase, granting you instant access to Tier 3 crystal armor and weapons. This is a massive advantage, as it saves a significant amount of time and effort, especially for those already working on the Crystal Armor grind and completing task grinds.

Recommended Requirements for Echo Hunleff

Before attempting the Echo Hunleff fight, you should meet the following recommended stats:

80+ Attack

80+ Strength

80+ Magic

80+ Ranged

43+ Prayer

While a decent Defence level isn’t strictly necessary, it is beneficial as it helps reduce the damage you take from Hunleff’s various attacks.

Echo Hunleff Strategy

Echo Hunleff uses protection prayers similar to the regular version of the fight. These prayers can be countered with specific strategies to make the fight smoother. Unlocking Tier 6 Combat Mastery can significantly improve your chances, as it grants benefits like increased accuracy and reduced damage.

Combat Mastery Build:

A 5-5 build is recommended for effective farming of Echo Hunleff. This build utilizes a combination of all combat styles (melee, ranged, and magic) to maximize your damage output and speed up kills. If you're unfamiliar with the regular Gauntlet mechanics, ensure that you have at least Tier 3 or 4 Combat Mastery unlocked to improve your accuracy and mitigate incoming damage.

Echo Hunleff Mechanics

Once you enter the arena, you will spawn with full Tier 3 crystal armor and weapons. These include a crystal dagger, which is critical for disabling Hunleff’s overhead prayers, as we’ll explain below.

Passive Tornados

Throughout the fight, passive tornados will appear and move along the edges of the arena. These tornados do not actively chase you, but if they hit you, they disable your prayers, leading to potential death if you’re not careful. As the fight progresses, the number of tornados increases, eventually reaching up to four. To avoid these, stay near the arena’s corners and keep your distance from them.

Overhead Prayers

Hunleff will activate an overhead prayer upon entering the arena, protecting itself from the style of combat you choose first. You can disable this prayer by using the special attack of your crystal dagger. After the first hit, Hunleff will change its overhead prayer to match the combat style you're using. After six attacks, the prayer will switch again, and sometimes all three protection prayers will activate at once. When this happens, use the dagger’s special attack again to disable them.

Alternatively, if you have Tier 6 Combat Mastery, you can ignore this prayer mechanic altogether, though you’ll deal 40% less damage if you choose to do so.

Regular Attacks

Echo Hunleff alternates between magic and ranged attacks at fixed intervals. Before changing its attack style, it will stomp the ground, giving you a visual cue to switch prayers. The main difference between the regular and Echo versions is that all of Echo Hunleff’s attacks are doubled. Therefore, if you miss a prayer switch, the damage you take can be significant. However, your crystal armor provides high damage reduction, especially with Tier 5 Combat Mastery, which reduces the damage you take.

Blue Ball Attack

Occasionally, Echo Hunleff will fire a blue ball that looks like a magic attack. This attack deals massive damage if you're using a protection prayer. When you see this attack coming, turn off your protection prayers for a moment, then turn them back on once it hits.

Active Tornados

Similar to the regular Gauntlet, Echo Hunleff will occasionally summon active tornados after stomping the ground. These tornados will chase you, and you must avoid them at all costs, as getting hit by multiple tornados can result in a one-hit kill. Stay on the move and out of their path until they disappear.

The Floor is Lava

Another familiar mechanic is the “floor is lava” effect. During the fight, certain tiles on the floor will light up, signaling that they will cause damage if you step on them. Avoid these tiles to prevent taking continuous damage.

The Full Kill Process

Here is a step-by-step rundown for completing the Echo Hunleff fight:

Set Up: Equip your protection from Ranged prayer, drink your potion, and equip your crystal dagger.

Disable Overhead Prayer: Use your dagger’s special attack to disable Hunleff’s overhead prayer, then attack with the combat style you dislike most.

Switch Combat Styles: After six attacks, switch to a different combat style and continue attacking. Pay attention to the stomp mechanic and be ready to switch prayers when necessary.

Avoid Tornados and Lava Tiles: As you fight, avoid the passive and active tornados, and be mindful of the damaging lava tiles.

Deal with Blue Ball Attack: When the blue ball attack comes, turn off your protection prayers, then turn them back on after it lands.

Survive and Keep Attacking: If Hunleff turns on all three protection prayers, use your dagger’s special attack again or focus on your Tier 6 passive. Continue dodging tornadoes and lava while managing your prayer switches.

Conclusion

Echo Hunleff is an exciting and rewarding challenge for players in OSRS Leagues 5. By understanding its mechanics and using the right gear and strategy, you can efficiently farm this boss and reap the rewards, particularly for melee builds. With the convenience of skipping the prep phase of the Corrupted Gauntlet, Echo Hunleff provides an excellent opportunity for those seeking high-level rewards in a relatively short time. The OSRS GP (gold pieces) you can earn through consistent runs make this boss a prime target for efficient farming and progression, as its drops and rewards provide significant value for both experienced players and newcomers.

For more guides on Leagues, including boss strategies and build tips, be sure to check out our other resources. Happy hunting!