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Slaying Nex does not count towards a [[Nihil]] task nor does she count towards the "God Wars - Like a Boss" daily challenge. |
Slaying Nex does not count towards a [[Nihil]] task nor does she count towards the "God Wars - Like a Boss" daily challenge. |
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− | Obtaining all unique drops will unlock the |
+ | Obtaining all unique drops will unlock the {{TitleAnchor|t=Tenacity of Zarytes|c=#AA44AA|loc=s|,=c}} title. |
==History== |
==History== |
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[[File:Nex profile.png|thumb|right|A picture of Nex from her profile on the official website]] |
[[File:Nex profile.png|thumb|right|A picture of Nex from her profile on the official website]] |
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− | In Zaros's quest to recruit mortal races, he made a promise to the Dragon Riders to solve their infertility crisis. In order to do this, he returned to Freneskae to harvest Mah's elder energy and manipulate life. Zaros considered his creations a failure. Although the proper name for these life forms is Zarytes, Zaros called them nihil as they meant "nothing to him |
+ | In Zaros's quest to recruit mortal races, he made a promise to the Dragon Riders to solve their infertility crisis. In order to do this, he returned to Freneskae to harvest Mah's elder energy and manipulate life. Zaros considered his creations a failure. Although the proper name for these life forms is Zarytes, Zaros called them nihil as they meant "nothing to him". |
One of these nihil, shunned by the others, outgrew and outwitted the rest. It was for this reason that Zaros implanted a sliver of his being into the nihil and granted it sentience; if he left her, the other nihils would kill her for being different. This nihil, as she came to call herself, was Nex. She was given the rank of Legatus in his army.{{CiteForum |author=Mod Jack |url=https://archive.is/V5n0I |title=Lore Corner - Answers! |forum=RuneScape Lore Discussion |postdate=17 January 2017}} |
One of these nihil, shunned by the others, outgrew and outwitted the rest. It was for this reason that Zaros implanted a sliver of his being into the nihil and granted it sentience; if he left her, the other nihils would kill her for being different. This nihil, as she came to call herself, was Nex. She was given the rank of Legatus in his army.{{CiteForum |author=Mod Jack |url=https://archive.is/V5n0I |title=Lore Corner - Answers! |forum=RuneScape Lore Discussion |postdate=17 January 2017}} |
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− | Nex recruited humans to Zaros' cause, especially those that interested her. During this time, she recruited the warrior [[Torva]] from a village when he |
+ | Nex recruited humans to Zaros' cause, especially those that interested her. During this time, she recruited the warrior [[Torva]] from a village when he single-handedly defeated a horde of [[Ripper demon (species)|ripper demons]] and showed no fear when facing the Mahjarrat [[Hazeel]], even though he would not win against him. She also recruited the ranger [[Pernix]], who challenged her in the hopes that he could save his village if he defeated her. Nex had difficulty keeping up with Pernix, even when he stumbled on a loose battlement; impressed by his abilities, Nex allowed him to join her group. Later on, she recruited the mage [[Virtus]] when Zaros sent her to the Lumbridge swamps to investigate the large transfer of magic. |
Following Zaros's downfall in the Second Age, a group of Zarosians were working to secure the area around the [[Mahjarrat]] ritual site to gain the upper hand. The leader of these Zarosians was Nex. Gaining power whenever she battled, Nex was considered unstoppable. Despite her immense strength, the forces of [[Saradomin]] were eventually able to imprison Nex and her powerful Zarosian army around the beginning of the [[Third Age]]. With much effort and sacrifice, the Saradominists managed to lead Nex and her army into a large ice cavern, where they enchanted them into a frozen sleep. Afterwards, the Saradominist forces built the [[Temple of Lost Ancients]] around it, ending the [[Battle for the Ritual Site]]. |
Following Zaros's downfall in the Second Age, a group of Zarosians were working to secure the area around the [[Mahjarrat]] ritual site to gain the upper hand. The leader of these Zarosians was Nex. Gaining power whenever she battled, Nex was considered unstoppable. Despite her immense strength, the forces of [[Saradomin]] were eventually able to imprison Nex and her powerful Zarosian army around the beginning of the [[Third Age]]. With much effort and sacrifice, the Saradominists managed to lead Nex and her army into a large ice cavern, where they enchanted them into a frozen sleep. Afterwards, the Saradominist forces built the [[Temple of Lost Ancients]] around it, ending the [[Battle for the Ritual Site]]. |
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===The Death of Guthix=== |
===The Death of Guthix=== |
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[[File:Saradomin appears.png|thumb|Saradomin sends Nex back to her prison shortly after she is freed again]] |
[[File:Saradomin appears.png|thumb|Saradomin sends Nex back to her prison shortly after she is freed again]] |
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− | Nex is amongst the |
+ | Nex is amongst the Zarosians who were brought to Guthix's resting place shortly after its location was discovered. She was freed from her prison by Sliske to bolster their strength. Nex and the other Zarosians effortlessly cleared the path on their way and in the end, managed to corral the Guthixians, Commander Zilyana, and the player. Nex expresses no objection to killing Guthix {{CiteNPC |npc = Nex|quote = '''Player:''' I will side with neither. I want to destroy Guthix. <br> |
'''Commander Zilyana:''' Finally, someone who sees sense. <br> |
'''Commander Zilyana:''' Finally, someone who sees sense. <br> |
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'''Nex: I cannot disagree.'''|loc = Guthix's Chamber|notes = |name = }}; however, she is not decided on what her role is in this ambush.{{CiteNPC |npc = Nex|quote = '''Player:''' What do you plan to do here?<br> |
'''Nex: I cannot disagree.'''|loc = Guthix's Chamber|notes = |name = }}; however, she is not decided on what her role is in this ambush.{{CiteNPC |npc = Nex|quote = '''Player:''' What do you plan to do here?<br> |
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{{OccDur|The Promised Gift}} |
{{OccDur|The Promised Gift}} |
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[[File:Nex (Angel of Death).png|thumb|[[nex: Angel of Death|Nex]], empowered by Zaros' elemental stones]] |
[[File:Nex (Angel of Death).png|thumb|[[nex: Angel of Death|Nex]], empowered by Zaros' elemental stones]] |
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− | Shortly before the events in [[Sliske's Endgame]], Zaros praised Nex for her achievements and admitted that he no longer viewed her as a failure. Knowing that her role was to monitor the younger gods and that even she could not withstand their power, he gifted her the four elemental power stones of smoke, shadow, ice, and blood that were used to create the Nihil and that he had promised to give her millennia ago, but could not due to his defeat by Zamorak. Zaros then left to confront Sliske with Azzanadra, Char, and [[Vindicta]], but instructed Nex to continue keeping watch on the gods and his sister [[Seren]]. |
+ | Shortly before the events in [[Sliske's Endgame]], Zaros praised Nex for her achievements and admitted that he no longer viewed her as a failure. Knowing that her role was to monitor the younger gods and that even she could not withstand their power, he gifted her the four elemental power stones of smoke, shadow, ice, and blood that were used to create the Nihil and that he had promised to give her millennia ago, but could not due to his defeat by Zamorak. Zaros then left to confront Sliske with Azzanadra, Char, and [[Vindicta]], but instructed Nex to continue keeping watch on the gods and his sister [[Seren]]. Nex wept for her god's acceptance of her. |
==Location== |
==Location== |
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[[File:Nex's chamber.png|300px|thumb|Nex's chamber within the Ancient Prison.]] |
[[File:Nex's chamber.png|300px|thumb|Nex's chamber within the Ancient Prison.]] |
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− | Nex resides in the Ancient Prison, a room locked behind the Frozen Door in the southern part of the God Wars dungeon. The door can only be opened by completing the [[frozen key]], which is created by killing foot soldiers of each of the gods ([[Armadyl]], [[Bandos]], [[Saradomin]] and [[Zamorak]]). Each faction has its own piece of the key to be dropped. Key pieces are only dropped by combatants in the god's stronghold and outside the boss room; i.e. regular monsters not in the main area of the dungeon. As such, obtaining every part of the key requires at least level 70 [[Ranged]], [[Strength]], [[Agility]] and [[Constitution]] (none of these skills may be boosted). When assembled, the parts make a [[frozen key]] with ten charges to open the frozen door. The key can be repaired for a cost which decreases based on your [[Smithing]] level (and can also have added charges |
+ | Nex resides in the Ancient Prison, a room locked behind the Frozen Door in the southern part of the God Wars dungeon. The door can only be opened by completing the [[frozen key]], which is created by killing foot soldiers of each of the gods ([[Armadyl]], [[Bandos]], [[Saradomin]] and [[Zamorak]]). Each faction has its own piece of the key to be dropped. Key pieces are only dropped by combatants in the god's stronghold and outside the boss room; i.e. regular monsters not in the main area of the dungeon. As such, obtaining every part of the key requires at least level 70 [[Ranged]], [[Strength]], [[Agility]] and [[Constitution]] (none of these skills may be boosted). When assembled, the parts make a [[frozen key]] with ten charges to open the frozen door. The key can be repaired for a cost which decreases based on your [[Smithing]] level (and can also have added charges, up to a hundred). |
Just beyond the door is an isolated room with no enemies in it and stairs leading down to the ancient prison. Down these stairs is another safe room that contains a hole in the wall connecting it to the room that contains Nex's army. The area after this room is filled with Nex's soldiers, [[ancient warrior]]s, [[ancient mage]]s, [[ancient ranger]]s, and [[blood reavers]]. This room is dangerous, and the monsters are aggressive. In the back of the room is the door to the second-to-last room to reach Nex. Opening this door requires either killing 40 of Zaros' followers or having equipped a full set of [[Ancient ceremonial robes]]. Having the Shard of Zaros is the only possible way to walk through the Zarosian army without being attacked by them. |
Just beyond the door is an isolated room with no enemies in it and stairs leading down to the ancient prison. Down these stairs is another safe room that contains a hole in the wall connecting it to the room that contains Nex's army. The area after this room is filled with Nex's soldiers, [[ancient warrior]]s, [[ancient mage]]s, [[ancient ranger]]s, and [[blood reavers]]. This room is dangerous, and the monsters are aggressive. In the back of the room is the door to the second-to-last room to reach Nex. Opening this door requires either killing 40 of Zaros' followers or having equipped a full set of [[Ancient ceremonial robes]]. Having the Shard of Zaros is the only possible way to walk through the Zarosian army without being attacked by them. |
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Nex's strength lies in not only her personal abilities but the priority she gives to thought and planning. Compared to gods like [[Bandos]] and [[Zamorak]], whose armies mainly consisted of brute strength (e.g [[ork]]s, [[demon]]s, [[undead]], etc.), Nex chose humans to be the foundation of her army. While humans were physically weak compared other soldiers like demons, the humans could easily swarm opponents and had the ability to think quickly. |
Nex's strength lies in not only her personal abilities but the priority she gives to thought and planning. Compared to gods like [[Bandos]] and [[Zamorak]], whose armies mainly consisted of brute strength (e.g [[ork]]s, [[demon]]s, [[undead]], etc.), Nex chose humans to be the foundation of her army. While humans were physically weak compared other soldiers like demons, the humans could easily swarm opponents and had the ability to think quickly. |
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− | Nex tends to think highly of her allies. When her three warriors, [[Torva]], [[Pernix]], and [[Virtus]] succumbed to age, she honoured them by personally designing the armour they wore for her army. |
+ | Nex tends to think highly of her allies. When her three warriors, [[Torva]], [[Pernix]], and [[Virtus]] succumbed to age, she honoured them by personally designing the armour they wore for her army. [[The Praesul]] also shows her high regards towards them. From this book, she also states that in addition to being powerful in combat, she also learned many aspects of humanity from them which made her how she is in the present day. |
She seems partial to all Zarosians, naming only Zarosian [[Mahjarrat]] when speaking of Guthix's awakening,{{CiteNPC |npc = Nex|quote = The Mahjarrat, Azzanadra, Wahisssietel, Akthanakosss. They would wake Guthix; sssee what he has to teach usss.|loc = The World Wakes}} and expresses a specific fondness for [[Sliske]], noting him as a friend initially{{CiteNPC |npc = Nex|quote = A loyal friend: Sss-liske. The trick-ssster; the rogue.|loc = The World Wakes}} but later regretting her decision of trusting him.{{CiteNPC |npc = Nex|quote = Sss-Sliske would release me just to sss-steal my victory. I should have known he could not be trusted.|loc = The World Wakes}} |
She seems partial to all Zarosians, naming only Zarosian [[Mahjarrat]] when speaking of Guthix's awakening,{{CiteNPC |npc = Nex|quote = The Mahjarrat, Azzanadra, Wahisssietel, Akthanakosss. They would wake Guthix; sssee what he has to teach usss.|loc = The World Wakes}} and expresses a specific fondness for [[Sliske]], noting him as a friend initially{{CiteNPC |npc = Nex|quote = A loyal friend: Sss-liske. The trick-ssster; the rogue.|loc = The World Wakes}} but later regretting her decision of trusting him.{{CiteNPC |npc = Nex|quote = Sss-Sliske would release me just to sss-steal my victory. I should have known he could not be trusted.|loc = The World Wakes}} |
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− | Nex acts aggressively towards both [[Commander Zilyana]], whom she threatens with mutilation,{{CiteNPC |npc = Nex|quote = You watch your tongue, Zilyana, or I will rip it from your mouth.|loc = The World Wakes}} and the player, whom she berates [[Azzanadra]] for not killing. {{CiteNPC |npc = Nex|quote = Azzanadra, you ancient fool. Your feelingsss mean nothing in the heat of war. You could have killed the human by now.|loc = The World Wakes}} |
+ | Nex acts aggressively towards both [[Commander Zilyana]], whom she threatens with mutilation,{{CiteNPC |npc = Nex|quote = You watch your tongue, Zilyana, or I will rip it from your mouth.|loc = The World Wakes}} and the player, whom she berates [[Azzanadra]] for not killing. {{CiteNPC |npc = Nex|quote = Azzanadra, you ancient fool. Your feelingsss mean nothing in the heat of war. You could have killed the human by now.|loc = The World Wakes}} |
==Strategies== |
==Strategies== |
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Nex's drop mechanics differ from those of other bosses while [[LootShare]] is in effect. Rather than one person obtaining the whole drop, Nex's drops are split (if applicable) to everyone that has LootShare on. How much each drop is split varies, though they are commonly divided into groups of 3-5. Despite this, it is still possible for one player to obtain the whole drop, depending on their potential to receive loot. |
Nex's drop mechanics differ from those of other bosses while [[LootShare]] is in effect. Rather than one person obtaining the whole drop, Nex's drops are split (if applicable) to everyone that has LootShare on. How much each drop is split varies, though they are commonly divided into groups of 3-5. Despite this, it is still possible for one player to obtain the whole drop, depending on their potential to receive loot. |
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− | The average price for a piece of [[Ancient equipment]] is {{NoCoins|({{GEP|Pernix body}}+{{GEP|Torva platebody}}+{{GEP|Virtus robe top}}+{{GEP|Virtus robe legs}}+{{GEP|Pernix chaps}}+{{GEP|Torva platelegs}}+{{GEP|Pernix boots}}+{{GEP|Torva boots}}+{{GEP|Zaryte bow}}+{{GEP|Virtus boots}}+{{GEP|Virtus mask}}+{{GEP|Pernix cowl}}+{{GEP|Torva full helm}}+{{GEP|Virtus wand}}+{{GEP|Torva gloves}}+{{GEP|Virtus book}}+{{GEP|Virtus gloves}}+{{GEP|Pernix gloves}})/18|c}}. |
+ | The average price for a piece of [[Ancient equipment]] is {{NoCoins|({{GEP|Pernix body}}+{{GEP|Torva platebody}}+{{GEP|Virtus robe top}}+{{GEP|Virtus robe legs}}+{{GEP|Pernix chaps}}+{{GEP|Torva platelegs}}+{{GEP|Pernix boots}}+{{GEP|Torva boots}}+{{GEP|Zaryte bow}}+{{GEP|Virtus boots}}+{{GEP|Virtus mask}}+{{GEP|Pernix cowl}}+{{GEP|Torva full helm}}+{{GEP|Virtus wand}}+{{GEP|Torva gloves}}+{{GEP|Virtus book}}+{{GEP|Virtus gloves}}+{{GEP|Pernix gloves}})/18|c}}. With the drop rate for any piece being 1/21, each kill is worth {{NoCoins|(({{GEP|Pernix body}}+{{GEP|Torva platebody}}+{{GEP|Virtus robe top}}+{{GEP|Virtus robe legs}}+{{GEP|Pernix chaps}}+{{GEP|Torva platelegs}}+{{GEP|Pernix boots}}+{{GEP|Torva boots}}+{{GEP|Zaryte bow}}+{{GEP|Virtus boots}}+{{GEP|Virtus mask}}+{{GEP|Pernix cowl}}+{{GEP|Torva full helm}}+{{GEP|Virtus wand}}+{{GEP|Torva gloves}}+{{GEP|Virtus book}}+{{GEP|Virtus gloves}}+{{GEP|Pernix gloves}})/18)/21.3|c}} in uniques alone. |
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===Main drop=== |
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− | {{DropsLine|Name=Saradomin brew (4)|Quantity=10, 30|Rarity=Common|Namenotes=<ref name=" |
+ | {{DropsLine|Name=Saradomin brew (4)|Quantity=10, 30|Rarity=Common|Namenotes=<ref name="potions" group="d">When 10 Saradomin brews are dropped, 30 super restores will be dropped along with them. When 30 Saradomin brews are dropped, 10 super restores will be dropped along with them.</ref>|Raritynotes={{CiteDevBlog|author=Mod Timbo|url=http://services.runescape.com/m=forum/forums.ws?74,75,52,65949497,goto,13#122|title=Revealing Drop Rates|blogdate=13 October 2017|notes=|name=drop rates|group=d}}<ref name="pot rate" group="d">7/128 chance to receive 10 Saradomin brews and 30 super restores, and 29/128 chance to receive 30 Saradomin brews and 10 super restores.</ref>}} |
− | {{DropsLine|Name=Super restore (4)|Quantity=10, 30|Rarity=Common|Namenotes=<ref name=" |
+ | {{DropsLine|Name=Super restore (4)|Quantity=10, 30|Rarity=Common|Namenotes=<ref name="potions" group="d"/>|Raritynotes=<ref name="drop rates" group="d"/><ref name="pot rate" group="d"/>}} |
{{DropsLine|Name=Magic logs|Quantity=375 (noted)|Rarity=Common}} |
{{DropsLine|Name=Magic logs|Quantity=375 (noted)|Rarity=Common}} |
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{{DropsLine|Name=Coal|Quantity=2400 (noted)|Rarity=Common}} |
{{DropsLine|Name=Coal|Quantity=2400 (noted)|Rarity=Common}} |
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{{DropsLine|Name=Rare drop table|Quantity=2|Rarity=Common}} |
{{DropsLine|Name=Rare drop table|Quantity=2|Rarity=Common}} |
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{{DropsLine|Name=Onyx bolts (e)|Quantity=375|Rarity=Rare}} |
{{DropsLine|Name=Onyx bolts (e)|Quantity=375|Rarity=Rare}} |
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− | {{DropsLine|Name=Grimy avantoe|Quantity=75 (noted)|Namenotes=<ref name="herbs" group="d">Grimy avantoe and dwarf weed are dropped together.</ref>|Rarity=Uncommon}} |
+ | {{DropsLine|Name=Grimy avantoe|Quantity=75 (noted)|Namenotes=<ref name="herbs" group="d">Grimy avantoe and dwarf weed are always dropped together.</ref>|Rarity=Uncommon}} |
{{DropsLine|Name=Grimy dwarf weed|Quantity=75 (noted)|Namenotes=<ref name="herbs" group="d"/>|Rarity=Uncommon}} |
{{DropsLine|Name=Grimy dwarf weed|Quantity=75 (noted)|Namenotes=<ref name="herbs" group="d"/>|Rarity=Uncommon}} |
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{{DropsLine|Name=Grimy torstol|Quantity=40 (noted)|Rarity=Uncommon}} |
{{DropsLine|Name=Grimy torstol|Quantity=40 (noted)|Rarity=Uncommon}} |
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{{DropsLine|Name=Torstol seed|Quantity=12|Rarity=Uncommon}} |
{{DropsLine|Name=Torstol seed|Quantity=12|Rarity=Uncommon}} |
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− | {{DropsLine|Name=Torva full helm|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare|Raritynotes= (1/384){{CiteDevBlog|author=Mod Timbo|url=http://services.runescape.com/m=forum/forums.ws?74,75,52,65949497,goto,13#122|title=Revealing Drop Rates|blogdate=13 October 2017|notes=|name=drop-rate|group=d}}}} |
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− | {{DropsLine|Name=Torva |
+ | {{DropsLine|Name=Torva full helm|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare|Raritynotes= (1/384)<ref name="drop rates" group="d"/>}} |
− | {{DropsLine|Name=Torva |
+ | {{DropsLine|Name=Torva platebody|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare|Raritynotes= (1/384)<ref name="drop rates" group="d"/>}} |
− | {{DropsLine|Name=Torva |
+ | {{DropsLine|Name=Torva platelegs|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare|Raritynotes= (1/384)<ref name="drop rates" group="d"/>}} |
− | {{DropsLine|Name=Torva |
+ | {{DropsLine|Name=Torva boots|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare|Raritynotes= (1/384)<ref name="drop rates" group="d"/>}} |
− | {{DropsLine|Name= |
+ | {{DropsLine|Name=Torva gloves|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare|Raritynotes= (1/384)<ref name="drop rates" group="d"/>}} |
− | {{DropsLine|Name=Pernix |
+ | {{DropsLine|Name=Pernix cowl|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare|Raritynotes= (1/384)<ref name="drop rates" group="d"/>}} |
− | {{DropsLine|Name=Pernix |
+ | {{DropsLine|Name=Pernix body|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare|Raritynotes= (1/384)<ref name="drop rates" group="d"/>}} |
− | {{DropsLine|Name=Pernix |
+ | {{DropsLine|Name=Pernix chaps|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare|Raritynotes= (1/384)<ref name="drop rates" group="d"/>}} |
− | {{DropsLine|Name=Pernix |
+ | {{DropsLine|Name=Pernix boots|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare|Raritynotes= (1/384)<ref name="drop rates" group="d"/>}} |
− | {{DropsLine|Name= |
+ | {{DropsLine|Name=Pernix gloves|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare|Raritynotes= (1/384)<ref name="drop rates" group="d"/>}} |
− | {{DropsLine|Name=Virtus |
+ | {{DropsLine|Name=Virtus mask|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare|Raritynotes= (1/384)<ref name="drop rates" group="d"/>}} |
− | {{DropsLine|Name=Virtus robe |
+ | {{DropsLine|Name=Virtus robe top|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare|Raritynotes= (1/384)<ref name="drop rates" group="d"/>}} |
− | {{DropsLine|Name=Virtus |
+ | {{DropsLine|Name=Virtus robe legs|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare|Raritynotes= (1/384)<ref name="drop rates" group="d"/>}} |
− | {{DropsLine|Name=Virtus |
+ | {{DropsLine|Name=Virtus boots|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare|Raritynotes= (1/384)<ref name="drop rates" group="d"/>}} |
− | {{DropsLine|Name=Virtus |
+ | {{DropsLine|Name=Virtus gloves|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare|Raritynotes= (1/384)<ref name="drop rates" group="d"/>}} |
− | {{DropsLine|Name=Virtus |
+ | {{DropsLine|Name=Virtus wand|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare|Raritynotes= (1/384)<ref name="drop rates" group="d"/>}} |
− | {{DropsLine|Name= |
+ | {{DropsLine|Name=Virtus book|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare|Raritynotes= (1/384)<ref name="drop rates" group="d"/>}} |
+ | {{DropsLine|Name=Zaryte bow|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare|Raritynotes= (1/384)<ref name="drop rates" group="d"/>}} |
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===Tertiary=== |
===Tertiary=== |
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− | {{DropsLine|Name=Ancient emblem|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon|gemw=no|Raritynotes=<ref group="d">Requires a tier 70 or higher defender in your inventory or equipped |
+ | {{DropsLine|Name=Ancient emblem|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon|gemw=no|Raritynotes= (1/50)<ref name="drop rates" group="d"/><ref group="d">Requires a tier 70 or higher defender in your inventory or equipped.</ref>}} |
{{DropsLine|Name=Nex's Followers|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare|gemw=no|Raritynotes=<ref group="d">Only when one of her unique items are dropped. It will continually appear until collected.</ref>}} |
{{DropsLine|Name=Nex's Followers|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare|gemw=no|Raritynotes=<ref group="d">Only when one of her unique items are dropped. It will continually appear until collected.</ref>}} |
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+ | {{DropsLine|Name=Sealed clue scroll (hard)|Quantity = 1|Rarity = Rare}} |
− | {{DropsLine|Name= |
+ | {{DropsLine|Name=Sealed clue scroll (elite)|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare|Raritynotes=<ref group="d">There is a 1% chance of this being a [[sealed clue scroll (master)]] instead</ref>}} |
{{DropsLine|Name=Starved ancient effigy|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very Rare}} |
{{DropsLine|Name=Starved ancient effigy|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very Rare}} |
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{{DropsLine|Name=Court summons|Quantity = 1|Rarity = Very Rare|gemw = no}} |
{{DropsLine|Name=Court summons|Quantity = 1|Rarity = Very Rare|gemw = no}} |
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{{DropsLine|Name=Blood-soaked feather|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare|gemw=no|Raritynotes=<ref group="d">Has a base drop rate of 1/2,000 with a [[Boss pets#Pets unlocked by drops|threshold of 400]].</ref>}} |
{{DropsLine|Name=Blood-soaked feather|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare|gemw=no|Raritynotes=<ref group="d">Has a base drop rate of 1/2,000 with a [[Boss pets#Pets unlocked by drops|threshold of 400]].</ref>}} |
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===Universal drops=== |
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+ | * {{Achievement|Matricide|50|Defeat Nex while accompanied by each of the nihil followers.}} |
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+ | * {{Achievement|Next To No Power|65|Defeat Nex without the use of prayers by anyone in the group.}} |
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+ | * {{Achievement|Prison Break (feat)|0|Obtained a collection of unique drops from Nex.}} |
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+ | * {{Achievement|Brass Nex|5|Defeat Nex several times depending on the tier.}} |
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==Pre-release== |
==Pre-release== |
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Nex was one of the most discussed bosses before her release in January 2011. Many players were wondering what the [[Frozen door]] was, and what it represented. Her developer, Mod Chris L, teased with many small hints to what it would contain. The Frozen door used to have the symbols of all the 4 God Wars factions prior to the release of Nex, and this formed the core of many discussion threads in the forums. Players were confused to what this door meant and what it could contain, and many speculated it was the last resting place of [[Guthix]]. Some players were discussed it would be part of Zaros, but more figured it would not make sense from a lore perspective since Zaros didn't directly interfere with the God Wars. |
Nex was one of the most discussed bosses before her release in January 2011. Many players were wondering what the [[Frozen door]] was, and what it represented. Her developer, Mod Chris L, teased with many small hints to what it would contain. The Frozen door used to have the symbols of all the 4 God Wars factions prior to the release of Nex, and this formed the core of many discussion threads in the forums. Players were confused to what this door meant and what it could contain, and many speculated it was the last resting place of [[Guthix]]. Some players were discussed it would be part of Zaros, but more figured it would not make sense from a lore perspective since Zaros didn't directly interfere with the God Wars. |
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− | One of the teasers occurred in-game on 20 December 2010, when an 'Open' option was added to the Frozen door. Players who tried to open the door would hear an unknown voice talking to them to terrorise them, later revealed to be Nex. It was just a teaser, the door could not be opened. Many players stood at the door with an [[Orb of Oculus]], trying to peek in, but all they found was a hidden, half-implemented underwater tunnel that would have been part of Zamorak's "bridge jump" when attempting to go to his side of the map. Players that failed the jump would end up in this underwater tunnel. This has never been released, however. |
+ | One of the teasers occurred in-game on 20 December 2010, when an 'Open' option was added to the Frozen door. Players who tried to open the door would hear an unknown voice talking to them to terrorise them, later revealed to be Nex. It was just a teaser, as the door could not be opened. Many players stood at the door with an [[Orb of Oculus]], trying to peek in, but all they found was a hidden, half-implemented underwater tunnel that would have been part of Zamorak's "bridge jump" when attempting to go to his side of the map. Players that failed the jump would end up in this underwater tunnel. This has never been released, however. |
Consequently, [[Torva Armour]] was teased on the website by searching it through the Grand Exchange function. It appeared on the site weeks before release, which caused many players to wonder what this meant and what it would do. It was later, on release, revealed to be part of Nex's new armour drops. |
Consequently, [[Torva Armour]] was teased on the website by searching it through the Grand Exchange function. It appeared on the site weeks before release, which caused many players to wonder what this meant and what it would do. It was later, on release, revealed to be part of Nex's new armour drops. |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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− | * The plaque memorial in the safe and banking area reads: ''Vita brevis breviter in brevi finietur, Mors venit velociter quae neminem veretur, Omnia mors perimit et nulli miseretur'', which translated (idiomatically) from Latin means: "Life is short, and |
+ | * The plaque memorial in the safe and banking area reads: ''Vita brevis breviter in brevi finietur, Mors venit velociter quae neminem veretur, Omnia mors perimit et nulli miseretur'', which translated (idiomatically) from Latin means: "Life is short, and shortly it will end in a short time, and Death comes quickly and respects no one, Death destroys everything and all things and takes no pity." The inscription is taken from the lyrics to "{{Wp|Ad Mortem Festinamus}}", a medieval song which served as a memento mori, a reminder of the certainty of death. |
* For a while after the Evolution of Combat, when using [[Kick]] against Nex it would knock her back a tile, despite her stun-immunity. This has been fixed. |
* For a while after the Evolution of Combat, when using [[Kick]] against Nex it would knock her back a tile, despite her stun-immunity. This has been fixed. |
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* After killing Nex, the Adventurer's Log will say: "I killed a devastating creature of Zaros, Nex." or after killing Nex several times, it will say: "I killed X devastating creatures of Zaros, all named Nex." |
* After killing Nex, the Adventurer's Log will say: "I killed a devastating creature of Zaros, Nex." or after killing Nex several times, it will say: "I killed X devastating creatures of Zaros, all named Nex." |
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* After the God Wars Instances update, it was possible to have Nex spawn multiple times at once. This bug has been fixed. |
* After the God Wars Instances update, it was possible to have Nex spawn multiple times at once. This bug has been fixed. |
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− | * On 19 May 2011 there was a Quick Poll on which RuneScape character you would like to follow on Twitter. Nex |
+ | * On 19 May 2011 there was a Quick Poll on which RuneScape character you would like to follow on Twitter. Nex came second. |
* Prior to the God Wars Dungeon graphical update, players climbed down a slope rather than dispelling a barrier and jumping down. |
* Prior to the God Wars Dungeon graphical update, players climbed down a slope rather than dispelling a barrier and jumping down. |
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+ | * A "stomp" attack was added that dealt 100 damage to the player and shortened their Overload effect to prevent players from soloing Nex. However, her "stomp" attack caused her moving pattern to be incorrect, which still resulted in players being able to damage her. After the God Wars Dungeon graphical update, the stomp attack was removed and replaced with Deflect Missiles instead. It was readded again at a later date; this time, the stomp dealt moderate damage, and stunned the player for 9 seconds. |
− | ** However, this stomp was extremely bugged, as players using an instance reported that the stomp attack would deal damage to the player if they were in the lobby. This is because upon spawning in an instance, Nex automatically goes for a target, and as she would be unable to attack them, she would fly back to the |
+ | ** However, this stomp was extremely bugged, as players using an instance reported that the stomp attack would deal damage to the player if they were in the lobby. This is because upon spawning in an instance, Nex automatically goes for a target, and as she would be unable to attack them, she would fly back to the centre, causing the stun mechanic to hit. In addition, the stun did not activate all the time even if Nex was being walked. This was removed with the update on 12 September 2016. |
** An hidden update also changed Nex's collision size; prior to this, Nex occupied 4x4 tiles, and was changed to 1x1 with the aforementioned update. |
** An hidden update also changed Nex's collision size; prior to this, Nex occupied 4x4 tiles, and was changed to 1x1 with the aforementioned update. |
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− | * If a player enters the arena via barrier, she will spawn shortly, provided that no other players are inside. If a player logs into the arena and there is no one else inside, they will have to wait for her to respawn instead. |
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⚫ | * According to the Book of Zaros - one of the sections of the [[Book of the Gods]] - Nex once owned a palace unto herself, and it was from here that she and Azzanadra planned their counter-attack following the fall of Zaros. It was revealed that her palace is below the Temple of Lost Ancients, which the Saradominists built atop, once they had trapped her within. Part of this palace is revealed in her Angel of Death encounter. |
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⚫ | * According to the Book of Zaros - one of the sections of the [[Book of the Gods]] - Nex once owned a palace unto herself, and it was from here that she and Azzanadra planned their counter-attack following the fall of Zaros. It was revealed that her palace is below the Temple of Lost Ancients, which the Saradominists built atop, once they had trapped her within. |
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* On [[7 January]] [[2014]], Nex received the following updates: |
* On [[7 January]] [[2014]], Nex received the following updates: |
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** Nex can now use the Deflect Magic curse. |
** Nex can now use the Deflect Magic curse. |
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** Nex now has an instance option, costing 800,000 coins per hour. |
** Nex now has an instance option, costing 800,000 coins per hour. |
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** When Nex uses her deflection curses, her wings will turn green for ranged, blue for magic and orange for melee, similar to the Kalphite King's wings when using a combat style. |
** When Nex uses her deflection curses, her wings will turn green for ranged, blue for magic and orange for melee, similar to the Kalphite King's wings when using a combat style. |
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+ | * Since the start of December 2014, Nex's ice prison will turn into a "gift prison". Instead of yelling "Die now, in a prison of ice!", she would yell "Die now, in a present of ice!". The icicles would also be converted into presents. Nex would also wear a [[santa hat]] during Wintumber events, which also included quest appearances such as Fate of the Gods when Zaros transforms into her. |
− | * In the alternate universe featured in the [[Dimension of Disaster]] quest, Nex was created by [[Loarnab]] from [[Chromatic dragons|dragons]], [[virius|virii]], [[Hydra (monster)|hydras]] and [[mahjarrat]]. This alternate Nex was responsible for the death of that universe's [[Zanik]], who was [[Bandos]]'s avatar at the time. |
+ | * In the alternate universe featured in the [[Dimension of Disaster]] quest, Nex was supposedly created by [[Loarnab]] from [[Chromatic dragons|dragons]], [[virius|virii]], [[Hydra (monster)|hydras]] and [[mahjarrat]]. This alternate Nex was responsible for the death of that universe's [[Zanik]], who was [[Bandos]]'s avatar at the time. |
* Nex's phrase "Let the virus flow through you!" is most likely a reference to "Let the hate flow through you!" said by Emperor Palpatine in Star Wars. |
* Nex's phrase "Let the virus flow through you!" is most likely a reference to "Let the hate flow through you!" said by Emperor Palpatine in Star Wars. |
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* "Nex", when translated idiomatically from Latin, means "death"; or the procurer thereof.<ref>Latin-Dictionary.org. (2008). ''Nex''. Retrieved from Latin Dictionary: http://www.latin-dictionary.org/JM-Latin-English-Dictionary/nex</ref> |
* "Nex", when translated idiomatically from Latin, means "death"; or the procurer thereof.<ref>Latin-Dictionary.org. (2008). ''Nex''. Retrieved from Latin Dictionary: http://www.latin-dictionary.org/JM-Latin-English-Dictionary/nex</ref> |
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+ | * As of [[1 February]] [[2018]], the highest kill count for this boss was 32,437 kills{{CiteGeneral|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/runescape/comments/7uqej0/top_10_killers_per_boss/|title=Top 10 killers per Boss|author=Mod Shauny|date=2 Feb 2018|accessdate=2018-02-02|quote=Here are the top 10 kills for each Boss in RuneScape, be aware that we've not listed display names for privacy purposes however if you wish to brag about one number being yours then we won't stop you!}}. |
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+ | ** This had not increased by [[6 May]] 2018.{{CiteGeneral|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/runescape/comments/8hj2f0/top_boss_killers_6th_may_2018/|title=Top 10 killers per Boss|author=Mod Shauny|date=6 May 2018|accessdate=2018-05-07|quote=Here are the top 10 kills for each Boss in RuneScape, be aware that we've not listed display names for privacy purposes however if you wish to brag about one number being yours then we won't stop you!}}. |
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==References== |
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Nex (coming from the Infernal word for "murder" or "death") is a powerful Zarosian general. She is a Zaryte from the plane Freneskae and one of Zaros' most powerful weapons of war. She is located in the Ancient Prison, sealed away in the back of the God Wars Dungeon. With a combat level of 1001, she ranks amongst the most powerful monsters in RuneScape.
Slaying Nex does not count towards a Nihil task nor does she count towards the "God Wars - Like a Boss" daily challenge.
Obtaining all unique drops will unlock the [Name], Tenacity of Zarytes title.
History
In Zaros's quest to recruit mortal races, he made a promise to the Dragon Riders to solve their infertility crisis. In order to do this, he returned to Freneskae to harvest Mah's elder energy and manipulate life. Zaros considered his creations a failure. Although the proper name for these life forms is Zarytes, Zaros called them nihil as they meant "nothing to him".
One of these nihil, shunned by the others, outgrew and outwitted the rest. It was for this reason that Zaros implanted a sliver of his being into the nihil and granted it sentience; if he left her, the other nihils would kill her for being different. This nihil, as she came to call herself, was Nex. She was given the rank of Legatus in his army.[1]
Nex recruited humans to Zaros' cause, especially those that interested her. During this time, she recruited the warrior Torva from a village when he single-handedly defeated a horde of ripper demons and showed no fear when facing the Mahjarrat Hazeel, even though he would not win against him. She also recruited the ranger Pernix, who challenged her in the hopes that he could save his village if he defeated her. Nex had difficulty keeping up with Pernix, even when he stumbled on a loose battlement; impressed by his abilities, Nex allowed him to join her group. Later on, she recruited the mage Virtus when Zaros sent her to the Lumbridge swamps to investigate the large transfer of magic.
Following Zaros's downfall in the Second Age, a group of Zarosians were working to secure the area around the Mahjarrat ritual site to gain the upper hand. The leader of these Zarosians was Nex. Gaining power whenever she battled, Nex was considered unstoppable. Despite her immense strength, the forces of Saradomin were eventually able to imprison Nex and her powerful Zarosian army around the beginning of the Third Age. With much effort and sacrifice, the Saradominists managed to lead Nex and her army into a large ice cavern, where they enchanted them into a frozen sleep. Afterwards, the Saradominist forces built the Temple of Lost Ancients around it, ending the Battle for the Ritual Site.
Nearly a thousand years later, a flock of aviantese transporting a newly created Godsword were ambushed by an army of demons as they passed through the mountains of Trollheim. Outnumbered, the aviantese were forced to retreat, into the temple. Each of the gods — Armadyl, Bandos, Saradomin, Zamorak — sent combatants to this temple, beginning the battle for the godsword.
Years after these God Wars began, Saradominist priests (one of whom was Ashuelot Reis) were approached by a mysterious figure who spoke of Guthix. This entity taught them that Guthix was the only god who could end the chaos and stop the war. The priests abandoned the cause of Saradomin and became followers of Guthix. Their new leader taught them the ways of druids which included an ancient ritual that supposedly had the power to awaken Guthix itself. The priests and their leader performed the ritual, but the result was not what they had expected; the priests had accidentally reopened the prison, releasing Nex. Their leader, the one who convinced them to side with him and perform the ritual, revealed himself to be Sliske, a loyal Zarosian Mahjarrat.
Due to the length of her enchanted sleep, Nex was not at full strength. Despite this, she quickly laid waste to vast quantities of combatants from all opposing sides. Rapidly gaining power from her participation in battle, she would soon be at full strength once again. Brought together by a common and powerful enemy, all four sides participating in the battle for the godsword united in battle against Nex. After an intense struggle, Nex and her army were ultimately trapped again, behind the frozen door.
When the God Wars Dungeon became accessible again in modern times, adventurers who entered seeking the godsword had ventured inside the gods' chambers and found pieces of the key to the sealed prison. With the frozen key completed, Nex could be engaged in combat once again.
The Death of Guthix
Nex is amongst the Zarosians who were brought to Guthix's resting place shortly after its location was discovered. She was freed from her prison by Sliske to bolster their strength. Nex and the other Zarosians effortlessly cleared the path on their way and in the end, managed to corral the Guthixians, Commander Zilyana, and the player. Nex expresses no objection to killing Guthix [2]; however, she is not decided on what her role is in this ambush.[3]
While the remaining factions were arguing with each other, Sliske destroyed the wall that was blocking Guthix's chamber, reached Guthix and launched a deadly attack which killed him. Before Nex could celebrate Sliske's achievement and her freedom, Saradomin returned to Gielinor, arriving at Guthix's chamber. He teleported all the Zarosians back into their "hiding" places, sending Nex back into her prison.
Return of Zaros
When Zaros returned to Gielinor with a new corporeal form, he called upon his most loyal followers to work on specific tasks, with Azzanadra, Char, and Nex being amongst the group. Zaros tasked Nex with keeping the young gods in check, keeping Sliske's game in order, and containing their destruction with as little open conflict as possible. She was also advised to continue to attack the other god's forces within her ancient prison.
Becoming the Angel of Death
Shortly before the events in Sliske's Endgame, Zaros praised Nex for her achievements and admitted that he no longer viewed her as a failure. Knowing that her role was to monitor the younger gods and that even she could not withstand their power, he gifted her the four elemental power stones of smoke, shadow, ice, and blood that were used to create the Nihil and that he had promised to give her millennia ago, but could not due to his defeat by Zamorak. Zaros then left to confront Sliske with Azzanadra, Char, and Vindicta, but instructed Nex to continue keeping watch on the gods and his sister Seren. Nex wept for her god's acceptance of her.
Location
Nex resides in the Ancient Prison, a room locked behind the Frozen Door in the southern part of the God Wars dungeon. The door can only be opened by completing the frozen key, which is created by killing foot soldiers of each of the gods (Armadyl, Bandos, Saradomin and Zamorak). Each faction has its own piece of the key to be dropped. Key pieces are only dropped by combatants in the god's stronghold and outside the boss room; i.e. regular monsters not in the main area of the dungeon. As such, obtaining every part of the key requires at least level 70 Ranged, Strength, Agility and Constitution (none of these skills may be boosted). When assembled, the parts make a frozen key with ten charges to open the frozen door. The key can be repaired for a cost which decreases based on your Smithing level (and can also have added charges, up to a hundred).
Just beyond the door is an isolated room with no enemies in it and stairs leading down to the ancient prison. Down these stairs is another safe room that contains a hole in the wall connecting it to the room that contains Nex's army. The area after this room is filled with Nex's soldiers, ancient warriors, ancient mages, ancient rangers, and blood reavers. This room is dangerous, and the monsters are aggressive. In the back of the room is the door to the second-to-last room to reach Nex. Opening this door requires either killing 40 of Zaros' followers or having equipped a full set of Ancient ceremonial robes. Having the Shard of Zaros is the only possible way to walk through the Zarosian army without being attacked by them.
The last room before Nex is another safe room. There are no monsters in here. The only entity in this room is Ashuelot Reis, who can provide banking services to the player. In this room is a magical barrier that seals Nex in her room. It can be removed to enter her room, but cannot be used to exit. The only way out of Nex's chamber is teleportation or death. Nex is not always present in her room; rather, she only appears when challengers have entered her room to face her.
Personality and relationships
Nex is known to be malevolent and aggressive towards anyone who is not on her or Zaros' side. She holds a belief that a victory is not achievable without strategy and knowledge of the enemy.[4] Additionally, she respects a worthy opponent and treats them chivalrously.[5] Nex acknowledges - and does not deny - rumours that describe her as being of pure anger and hatred.[6] She speaks in a fashion commonly associated with hissing and snakes, extending her "s" sounds in almost every word.
Nex's strength lies in not only her personal abilities but the priority she gives to thought and planning. Compared to gods like Bandos and Zamorak, whose armies mainly consisted of brute strength (e.g orks, demons, undead, etc.), Nex chose humans to be the foundation of her army. While humans were physically weak compared other soldiers like demons, the humans could easily swarm opponents and had the ability to think quickly.
Nex tends to think highly of her allies. When her three warriors, Torva, Pernix, and Virtus succumbed to age, she honoured them by personally designing the armour they wore for her army. The Praesul also shows her high regards towards them. From this book, she also states that in addition to being powerful in combat, she also learned many aspects of humanity from them which made her how she is in the present day.
She seems partial to all Zarosians, naming only Zarosian Mahjarrat when speaking of Guthix's awakening,[7] and expresses a specific fondness for Sliske, noting him as a friend initially[8] but later regretting her decision of trusting him.[9]
Nex acts aggressively towards both Commander Zilyana, whom she threatens with mutilation,[10] and the player, whom she berates Azzanadra for not killing. [11]
Strategies
Angel of Death
Quotes
Nex will occasionally say various lines which are voiced.
Initial phase
- AT LAST!
- Fumus! Umbra! Cruor! Glacies!
Smoke phase
- Fill my soul with smoke!
- Let the virus flow through you!
- There is...NO ESCAPE!
- Fumus, don't fail me!
Shadow phase
- Darken my shadow!
- Fear the shadow!
- Embrace darkness!
- Umbra, don't fail me!
Blood phase
- Flood my lungs with blood!
- A siphon will solve this!
- I demand a blood sacrifice!
- Cruor, don't fail me!
Ice phase
- Infuse me with the power of ice!
- Contain this!
- Die now, in a prison of ice!
- Glacies, don't fail me!
Final phase
- NOW, THE POWER OF ZAROS!
- Taste my wrath!
Gallery
Drops
Nex's drop mechanics differ from those of other bosses while LootShare is in effect. Rather than one person obtaining the whole drop, Nex's drops are split (if applicable) to everyone that has LootShare on. How much each drop is split varies, though they are commonly divided into groups of 3-5. Despite this, it is still possible for one player to obtain the whole drop, depending on their potential to receive loot.
The average price for a piece of Ancient equipment is 25,412,212.06 coins. With the drop rate for any piece being 1/21, each kill is worth 1,193,061.6 coins in uniques alone.
100% drop
Item | Quantity | Rarity | GE price | |
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Big bones | 1 | Always | 203 |
Charms
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53–58% | 5–8% | 6–9% | 9–12% | 19–23% |
Represents a 90% confidence range based on a sample of 1,037 kills. 20 charms are dropped at a time. Add data to the log (requires JavaScript). |
Main drop
Item | Quantity | Rarity | GE price | |
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Saradomin brew (4)[d 1] | 10; 30 | Common[d 2][d 3] | 198,800–596,400 | |
Super restore (4)[d 1] | 10; 30 | Common[d 2][d 3] | 27,980–83,940 | |
Magic logs | 375 (noted) | Common | 142,500 | |
Coal | 2,400 (noted) | Common | 268,800 | |
Runite ore | 80 (noted) | Common | 113,520 | |
Green dragonhide | 400 (noted) | Common | 679,200 | |
Uncut dragonstone | 20 (noted) | Common | 241,540 | |
Rare drop table | 2 | Common | Not sold | |
Onyx bolts (e) | 375 | Rare | 2,896,125 | |
Grimy avantoe[d 4] | 75 (noted) | Uncommon | 78,225 | |
Grimy dwarf weed[d 4] | 75 (noted) | Uncommon | 635,700 | |
Grimy torstol | 40 (noted) | Uncommon | 215,560 | |
Torstol seed | 12 | Uncommon | 6,480 | |
Magic seed | 5 | Uncommon | 262,320 | |
Torva full helm | 1 | Rare (1/384)[d 2] | 47,538,124 | |
Torva platebody | 1 | Rare (1/384)[d 2] | 119,132,054 | |
Torva platelegs | 1 | Rare (1/384)[d 2] | 71,445,594 | |
Torva boots | 1 | Rare (1/384)[d 2] | 23,401,559 | |
Torva gloves | 1 | Rare (1/384)[d 2] | 23,276,138 | |
Pernix cowl | 1 | Rare (1/384)[d 2] | 9,825,774 | |
Pernix body | 1 | Rare (1/384)[d 2] | 26,414,230 | |
Pernix chaps | 1 | Rare (1/384)[d 2] | 21,294,190 | |
Pernix boots | 1 | Rare (1/384)[d 2] | 8,569,677 | |
Pernix gloves | 1 | Rare (1/384)[d 2] | 6,428,711 | |
Virtus mask | 1 | Rare (1/384)[d 2] | 10,510,159 | |
Virtus robe top | 1 | Rare (1/384)[d 2] | 28,266,836 | |
Virtus robe legs | 1 | Rare (1/384)[d 2] | 24,098,345 | |
Virtus boots | 1 | Rare (1/384)[d 2] | 6,527,568 | |
Virtus gloves | 1 | Rare (1/384)[d 2] | 6,508,065 | |
Virtus wand | 1 | Rare (1/384)[d 2] | 7,504,024 | |
Virtus book | 1 | Rare (1/384)[d 2] | 7,862,184 | |
Zaryte bow | 1 | Rare (1/384)[d 2] | 8,816,585 |
Tertiary
Item | Quantity | Rarity | GE price | |
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Ancient emblem | 1 | Uncommon (1/50)[d 2][d 5] | Not sold | |
Nex's Followers | 1 | Rare[d 6] | Not sold | |
Sealed clue scroll (hard) | 1 | Rare | Not sold | |
Sealed clue scroll (elite) | 1 | Very rare[d 7] | Not sold | |
Starved ancient effigy | 1 | Very rare | Not sold | |
Court summons | 1 | Very rare | Not sold | |
Blood-soaked feather | 1 | Very rare[d 8] | Not sold |
- ^ a b When 10 Saradomin brews are dropped, 30 super restores will be dropped along with them. When 30 Saradomin brews are dropped, 10 super restores will be dropped along with them.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u Mod Timbo. "Revealing Drop Rates." 13 October 2017. Developers' Blogs.
- ^ a b 7/128 chance to receive 10 Saradomin brews and 30 super restores, and 29/128 chance to receive 30 Saradomin brews and 10 super restores.
- ^ a b Grimy avantoe and dwarf weed are always dropped together.
- ^ Requires a tier 70 or higher defender in your inventory or equipped.
- ^ Only when one of her unique items are dropped. It will continually appear until collected.
- ^ There is a 1% chance of this being a sealed clue scroll (master) instead
- ^ Has a base drop rate of 1/2,000 with a threshold of 400.
Rare drop table drops
- This monster has access to the rare drop table.
Luck-enhancing items such as a ring of wealth or luck of the dwarves are not required to access the table.
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Coins | 250–500 | Common | 250–500 | |
Uncut sapphire | 1 | Common | 809 | |
Uncut emerald | 1 | Common | 2,555 | |
Uncut ruby | 1 | Common | 1,842 | |
Uncut diamond | 1 | Common | 4,843 | |
Uncut diamond | 45–55 (noted) | Rare | 217,935–266,365 | |
Loop half of a key | 1 | Common | 11,053 | |
Tooth half of a key | 1 | Common | 11,538 | |
Uncut dragonstone | 1 | Uncommon | 12,077 | |
Uncut dragonstone | 45–55 (noted) | Rare | 543,465–664,235 | |
Dragon longsword | 1 | Common | 56,212 | |
Dragon spear | 1 | Rare | 35,861 | |
Battlestaff | 180–220 (noted) | Rare | 542,160–662,640 | |
Rune javelin | 5 | Rare | 905 | |
Rune platebody | 1 | Uncommon | 37,480 | |
Rune platebody | 15–25 (noted) | Rare | 562,200–937,000 | |
Shield left half | 1 | Rare | 64,399 | |
Dragon helm | 1 | Uncommon | 58,601 | |
Rune arrowheads | 113–137 | Common | 14,916–18,084 | |
Onyx bolts | 135–165 | Very rare | 1,003,725–1,226,775 | |
Chaos talisman | 1 | Rare | 1,923 | |
Nature talisman | 1 | Rare | 1,473 | |
Water talisman | 65–82 (noted) | Rare | 164,320–207,296 | |
Earth talisman | 65–82 (noted) | Rare | 12,025–15,170 | |
Fire talisman | 25–35 (noted) | Rare | 5,225–7,315 | |
Raw lobster | 135–165 (noted) | Common | 47,655–58,245 | |
Raw shark | 225–275 (noted) | Uncommon | 321,075–392,425 | |
Big bones | 68–82 (noted) | Uncommon | 13,804–16,646 | |
Dragon bones | 180–220 (noted) | Rare | 384,480–469,920 | |
Coal | 200–1,100 (noted) | Uncommon | 22,400–123,200 | |
Gold ore | 90–110 (noted) | Common | 52,830–64,570 | |
Adamantite ore | 180–220 (noted) | Uncommon | 40,860–49,940 | |
Adamant bar | 14–16 (noted) | Common | 24,654–28,176 | |
Adamant bar | 135–165 (noted) | Rare | 237,735–290,565 | |
Runite ore | 90–110 (noted) | Rare | 127,710–156,090 | |
Rune bar | 3 (noted) | Common | 8,955 | |
Rune bar | 45–55 (noted) | Rare | 134,325–164,175 | |
Grimy torstol | 90–110 (noted) | Uncommon | 485,010–592,790 | |
Grimy snapdragon | 90–110 (noted) | Uncommon | 161,010–196,790 | |
Super restore (4) | 45–55 (noted) | Uncommon | 125,910–153,890 | |
Prayer potion (4) | 45–55 (noted) | Uncommon | 130,950–160,050 | |
Lantadyme seed | 14–16 | Uncommon | 10,164–11,616 | |
Dwarf weed seed | 14–16 | Uncommon | 11,508–13,152 | |
Magic seed | 4 | Uncommon | 209,856 | |
Palm tree seed | 10 | Rare | 396,000 | |
Flax | 450–550 (noted) | Common | 43,200–52,800 | |
Molten glass | 45–55 (noted) | Common | 27,585–33,715 | |
Soft clay | 450–550 (noted) | Uncommon | 188,550–230,450 | |
Yew logs | 68–82 (noted) | Uncommon | 11,356–13,694 | |
Yew logs | 675–825 (noted) | Rare | 112,725–137,775 | |
Teak plank | 45–55 (noted) | Uncommon | 16,740–20,460 | |
Mahogany plank | 270–330 (noted) | Rare | 356,670–435,930 | |
Blurberry Special | 1 | Uncommon | 12,008 | |
Vecna skull | 1 | Very rare* | 124,871 | |
Hazelmere's signet ring | 1 | Very rare* | 1,432,268,388 | |
Brawling gloves (Melee) | 1 | Very rare | Not sold | |
Brawling gloves (Magic) | 1 | Very rare | Not sold | |
Brawling gloves (Ranged) | 1 | Very rare | Not sold | |
Brawling gloves (Agility) | 1 | Very rare | Not sold | |
Brawling gloves (Cooking) | 1 | Very rare | Not sold | |
Brawling gloves (FM) | 1 | Very rare | Not sold | |
Brawling gloves (Fishing) | 1 | Very rare | Not sold | |
Brawling gloves (Hunter) | 1 | Very rare | Not sold | |
Brawling gloves (Mining) | 1 | Very rare | Not sold | |
Brawling gloves (Prayer) | 1 | Very rare | Not sold | |
Brawling gloves (Smithing) | 1 | Very rare | Not sold | |
Brawling gloves (Thieving) | 1 | Very rare | Not sold | |
Brawling gloves (WC) | 1 | Very rare | Not sold | |
Crystal triskelion fragment 1 | 1 | Very rare | Not sold | |
Crystal triskelion fragment 2 | 1 | Very rare | Not sold | |
Crystal triskelion fragment 3 | 1 | Very rare | Not sold |
Universal drops
- Universal drops are dropped by nearly every monster outside of Daemonheim.
- These drops are dropped alongside main drops.
Item | Quantity | Rarity | GE price | |
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Key token | 1 | Rare | Not sold | |
Mimic kill token | 1 | Very rare | 5,575 |
Feats
- Matricide ( 50) - Defeat Nex while accompanied by each of the nihil followers.
- Next To No Power ( 65) - Defeat Nex without the use of prayers by anyone in the group.
- Prison Break (feat) ( 0) - Obtained a collection of unique drops from Nex.
- Brass Nex ( 5) - Defeat Nex several times depending on the tier.
Pre-release
Nex was one of the most discussed bosses before her release in January 2011. Many players were wondering what the Frozen door was, and what it represented. Her developer, Mod Chris L, teased with many small hints to what it would contain. The Frozen door used to have the symbols of all the 4 God Wars factions prior to the release of Nex, and this formed the core of many discussion threads in the forums. Players were confused to what this door meant and what it could contain, and many speculated it was the last resting place of Guthix. Some players were discussed it would be part of Zaros, but more figured it would not make sense from a lore perspective since Zaros didn't directly interfere with the God Wars.
One of the teasers occurred in-game on 20 December 2010, when an 'Open' option was added to the Frozen door. Players who tried to open the door would hear an unknown voice talking to them to terrorise them, later revealed to be Nex. It was just a teaser, as the door could not be opened. Many players stood at the door with an Orb of Oculus, trying to peek in, but all they found was a hidden, half-implemented underwater tunnel that would have been part of Zamorak's "bridge jump" when attempting to go to his side of the map. Players that failed the jump would end up in this underwater tunnel. This has never been released, however.
Consequently, Torva Armour was teased on the website by searching it through the Grand Exchange function. It appeared on the site weeks before release, which caused many players to wonder what this meant and what it would do. It was later, on release, revealed to be part of Nex's new armour drops.
Trivia
- The plaque memorial in the safe and banking area reads: Vita brevis breviter in brevi finietur, Mors venit velociter quae neminem veretur, Omnia mors perimit et nulli miseretur, which translated (idiomatically) from Latin means: "Life is short, and shortly it will end in a short time, and Death comes quickly and respects no one, Death destroys everything and all things and takes no pity." The inscription is taken from the lyrics to "Ad Mortem Festinamus", a medieval song which served as a memento mori, a reminder of the certainty of death.
- For a while after the Evolution of Combat, when using Kick against Nex it would knock her back a tile, despite her stun-immunity. This has been fixed.
- After killing Nex, the Adventurer's Log will say: "I killed a devastating creature of Zaros, Nex." or after killing Nex several times, it will say: "I killed X devastating creatures of Zaros, all named Nex."
- After the God Wars Instances update, it was possible to have Nex spawn multiple times at once. This bug has been fixed.
- On 19 May 2011 there was a Quick Poll on which RuneScape character you would like to follow on Twitter. Nex came second.
- Prior to the God Wars Dungeon graphical update, players climbed down a slope rather than dispelling a barrier and jumping down.
- A "stomp" attack was added that dealt 100 damage to the player and shortened their Overload effect to prevent players from soloing Nex. However, her "stomp" attack caused her moving pattern to be incorrect, which still resulted in players being able to damage her. After the God Wars Dungeon graphical update, the stomp attack was removed and replaced with Deflect Missiles instead. It was readded again at a later date; this time, the stomp dealt moderate damage, and stunned the player for 9 seconds.
- However, this stomp was extremely bugged, as players using an instance reported that the stomp attack would deal damage to the player if they were in the lobby. This is because upon spawning in an instance, Nex automatically goes for a target, and as she would be unable to attack them, she would fly back to the centre, causing the stun mechanic to hit. In addition, the stun did not activate all the time even if Nex was being walked. This was removed with the update on 12 September 2016.
- An hidden update also changed Nex's collision size; prior to this, Nex occupied 4x4 tiles, and was changed to 1x1 with the aforementioned update.
- Nex's combat level of 1001 is a reference to her release date, 10 January (10-01). It was changed to 220 with the Evolution of Combat and it was changed back after Legacy Mode was released.
- According to the Book of Zaros - one of the sections of the Book of the Gods - Nex once owned a palace unto herself, and it was from here that she and Azzanadra planned their counter-attack following the fall of Zaros. It was revealed that her palace is below the Temple of Lost Ancients, which the Saradominists built atop, once they had trapped her within. Part of this palace is revealed in her Angel of Death encounter.
- On 7 January 2014, Nex received the following updates:
- Nex can now use the Deflect Magic curse.
- Nex now has an instance option, costing 800,000 coins per hour.
- When Nex uses her deflection curses, her wings will turn green for ranged, blue for magic and orange for melee, similar to the Kalphite King's wings when using a combat style.
- Since the start of December 2014, Nex's ice prison will turn into a "gift prison". Instead of yelling "Die now, in a prison of ice!", she would yell "Die now, in a present of ice!". The icicles would also be converted into presents. Nex would also wear a santa hat during Wintumber events, which also included quest appearances such as Fate of the Gods when Zaros transforms into her.
- In the alternate universe featured in the Dimension of Disaster quest, Nex was supposedly created by Loarnab from dragons, virii, hydras and mahjarrat. This alternate Nex was responsible for the death of that universe's Zanik, who was Bandos's avatar at the time.
- Nex's phrase "Let the virus flow through you!" is most likely a reference to "Let the hate flow through you!" said by Emperor Palpatine in Star Wars.
- "Nex", when translated idiomatically from Latin, means "death"; or the procurer thereof.[12]
- As of 1 February 2018, the highest kill count for this boss was 32,437 kills[13].
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