Melee Training in Catalyst League offers accelerated progression through relics and XP boosts. Prioritize these strategies for optimal results:

Early Levels (1–50)

• Slayer Tasks: Prioritize creatures like goblins or banshees using tier 1 relics for hit-chance boosts.
• Flesh Crawlers: Aggressive mobs in the Stronghold of Security—perfect for AoE abilities like Hurricane and Cleave.
• Waterfall Quest: Skip early grinding with a ~30-level boost in Attack/Strength, unlocking mithril or adamant halberds.

Mid-Tier Grind (50–70)

• Fire Giants: High HP and charm drops in Waterfall Dungeon.
• Hellhounds: Taverley Dungeon mobs for hard clue scrolls and combat XP.
• Abyss Creatures: Aggressive, melee-weak enemies with talisman drops.

Advanced Training (70–90)

• Abyssal Demons: Unlocked at 85 Slayer—ideal for AoE farming with high HP and drops.
• Vyrewatch: AFK-friendly in Darkmeyer; pair with aggression potions and Morytania Legs 4 for bonus XP.
• Corrupted Creatures: Aggressive Sophanem Slayer Dungeon enemies with auto-loot mechanics.

Endgame (90–99)

• Abyssal Beasts: Massive XP/hr in Senntisten Asylum via colossal HP pools.
• God Wars Bosses: Scale with League multipliers—Graardor and K’ril offer profit and XP.
• Arch-Glacor: Zero-mechanics mode for safe, efficient grinding.

Optimal Melee Gear

• Weapons: Prioritize 2-handed halberds/scythes for extended AoE range.
• Armor: Power armor (Bandos, Torva, Masterwork) over tank gear for faster kills.
• Accessories: Reaver’s Ring (if 100% hit chance), Amulet of Souls, and Cinderbanes (for poisonable foes).

FAQ

• Best Relic? Tier 5 Barbarism—doubles adrenaline, boosts damage, shortens cooldowns.
• Slayer vs. Regular Combat? Slayer is superior—grants XP, points, and unlocks high-value targets.
• AFK or Active Training? Active AoE is faster; AFK suits side rewards like clues.