Locked Ancient Invention Perk Handbook (WIP)

[Fulltimewife]

DISCLAIMERS:

• This is not a "follow to the T" guide, if you can make one perk work better over ones listed here, go for it.
• Equilibrium is a noob trap, ignore it, delete it, do not use it
• Anything in red will be the perks that are currently not used, but will be.
• Anything in purple has the potential to beat red but I don't know because the perk doesn't exist
• Anything in yellow are the perks you will remove to make space for the perks in red
• Anything in blue are perks involved in a theory of "theoretical bis" and is advised avoiding until more data is found
• The "Invigorating 4 / Enerigisng 4" combo, only Energising works, Invigorating doesn't, but it's a future proof incase it works in the future

 

What is Ancient Invention?

 

Additional Notes:

X Slayer refers to each of the Slayer perks (Undead, Demon and Dragon) depending on your main content, you'd use the corresponding Slayer, here is the list mentioned:

Dragon Slayer = 1x Dragonfire  2x Undead Example 2x Bandos Example

Demon Slayer = 1x Third-Age 2x Undead Example 2x Bandos Example OR 2x Dextrous 2x Undead Example 2x Bandos Example

Undead Slayer = 1x Undead Components 2x Undead Example 2x Bandos Example

 

All Custom Perks: 

• Brief Respite: Heal 4% of max life points 10 times over a period of 40 seconds when below 10% of maximum hitpoints increased by 10% per rank. Has a 5 minute cool-down;
• Bulwark: While in combat and wearing a shield, this perk activates for 1 minute to reduce most incoming damage by 6% increased by another 6% per rank. Has a 5 minute cool-down;
• Caroming: Attacking with shortbows or shieldbows has a 3% chance (increased by 3% per rank) of firing an additional arrow;
• Clear Headed: Shortens the duration of all stuns by 10% per rank;
• Lunging: Increases max hit by 1% per rank the further the target is;
• Mobile: 25% chance of restoring 1% (increased per rank) special attack energy while moving around;
• Planted Feet: After standing still for at least 10 seconds your max hit increases by 5%;
• Preparation: While in combat and wearing a shield, there's a 1% (increased per rank) chance of any incoming hit to heal instead of damage you;
• Reflexes: 5% chance per rank to ignore any stun or freeze;
• Shield Bashing: While in combat and wearing a shield, there's a 5% (increased per rank) chance of reflecting 10% damage to your enemy;
• Turtling: When below 10% health, you become immune to any damage for 3 seconds increased ;for +1 per rank. Has a 1 minute cool-down;
• Ultimatums: Reduces the special attack cost of all weapons by 5% per rank.

 

With these established, the perk list: 

 

Two Handed Weapon:

Bow:

Caroming 4 / Aftershock 1 (7x Shadow, 2x Ilujankan) C4AS1 Example
Precise 6 / Lunging 2 (6x Armadyl, 3x Avernic) P6L2 Example

Precise 6 / Ruthless 1 (7x Armadyl, 2x Timeworn)

 

Crossbow:

Aftershock 4 / Planted Feet (7x Ilujankan, 2x Cywir) AS4PF Example
Precise 6 / Lunging 2 (6x Armadyl, 3x Avernic) P6L2 Example

 

Staff:
Aftershock 4 / Planted Feet (7x Ilujankan, 2x Cywir) AS4PF Example
Precise 6 / Lunging 2 (6x Armadyl, 3x Avernic) P6L2 Example

Precise 6 / Ruthless 1 (7x Armadyl, 2x Timeworn)

 

Scythe(ZGS):

Aftershock 4 / Planted Feet (7x Ilujankan, 2x Cywir) AS4PF Example
Precise 6 /  (6x Armadyl) P6L2 Example

Precise 6 / Ruthless 1  (7x Armadyl, 2x Timeworn)

 

Dual Wielding:

Ascension Crossbows or Blightbound Crossbows: 

Main-Hand: Aftershock 4 / Planted Feet (7x Ilujankan, 2x Cywir) AS4PF Example
Off-Hand: Precise 6 / Lunging 2 (6x Armadyl, 3x Avernic) P6L2 Example

 

Drygores, Khopesh of the Tumeken / Khopesh of Ellidinis & T95 Lengs:

Main-Hand: Aftershock 4 / Planted Feet (7x Ilujankan, 2x Cywir) AS4PF Example
Off-Hand:  Precise 6 (6x Armadyl) P6 Example

 

Seismic Wand / Seismic Singularity & Praesul Wand and Imperium Core:

Main-Hand: Aftershock 4 / Planted Feet (7x Ilujankan, 2x Cywir) AS4PF Example
Off-Hand: Precise 6 / Lunging 2 (6x Armadyl, 3x Avernic) P6L2 Example

 

Armour:

Melee:

Custom-fitted Trimmed Spiked Masterwork Platebody:

Biting 4 / Mobile 1 (8x Direct, 1x Subtle) Example OR (8x Direct, 1x Dextrous) B4M1 Example
Crackling 4 / Ultimatums 4 (9x Explosive) C4U4 Example 

Relentless 5 / Crackling 4 (9x Vintage)

 

Custom-fitted Trimmed Spiked Masterwork Platelegs:

Crystal Shield 4 / Enhanced Devoted 4 (9x Faceted) CS4ED4 Example 
--FREE SLOT--
Some recommendations: (all are viable, change based on what you do)
Genocidal / X Slayer (2x Undead, X Slayer) GenoXSlayer Example (Check Additional Notes for X Slayer) (Offensive option)
Invigorating 4 / Energising 4 (9x Enhancing) Example (Check Additional Notes) (Spec Option)

Ultimatums 4 / Free Slot 

 

Ranged:

Elite Sirenic Top:

Biting 4 / Mobile 1 (8x Direct, 1x Subtle) Example OR (8x Direct, 1x Dextrous) B4M1 Example
Crackling 4 / Ultimatums 4 (9x Explosive) C4U4 Example 

Relentless 5 / Crackling 4 (9x Vintage)

 

Elite Sirenic Chaps:

Crystal Shield 4 / Enhanced Devoted 4 (9x Faceted) CS4ED4 Example 
--FREE SLOT--
Some recommendations: (all are viable, change based on what you do)
Genocidal / X Slayer (2x Undead, X Slayer) GenoXSlayer Example (Check Additional Notes for X Slayer) (Offensive option)
Invigorating 4 / Energising 4 (9x Enhancing) Example (Check Additional Notes) (Spec Option)

Ultimatums 4 / Free Slot 

 

Mage:

Elite Tectonic Robetop:

Biting 4 / Mobile 1 (8x Direct, 1x Subtle) Example OR (8x Direct, 1x Dextrous) B4M1 Example
Crackling 4 / Ultimatums 4 (9x Explosive) C4U4 Example 

Relentless 5 / Crackling 4 (9x Vintage)

 

Elite Tectonic Robebottom:

Crystal Shield 4 / Enhanced Devoted 4 (9x Faceted) CS4ED4 Example 
--FREE SLOT--
Some recommendations: (all are viable, change based on what you do)
Genocidal / X Slayer (2x Undead, X Slayer) GenoXSlayer Example (Check Additional Notes for X Slayer) (Offensive option)
Invigorating 4 / Energising 4 (9x Enhancing) Example (Check Additional Notes) (Spec Option)

Ultimatums 4 / Free Slot 

 

Hybrid:

Refined Anima Core body of Sliske:

Biting 4 / Mobile 1 (8x Direct, 1x Subtle) Example OR (8x Direct, 1x Dextrous) B4M1 Example
Crackling 4 / Ultimatums 4 (9x Explosive) C4U4 Example 

Relentless 5 / Crackling 4 (9x Vintage)

 

Refined Anima Core legs of Sliske:

Crystal Shield 4 / Enhanced Devoted 4 (9x Faceted) CS4ED4 Example 
--FREE SLOT--
Some recommendations: (all are viable, change based on what you do)
Genocidal / X Slayer (2x Undead, X Slayer) GenoXSlayer Example (Check Additional Notes for X Slayer) (Offensive option)
Invigorating 4 / Energising 4 (9x Enhancing) Example (Check Additional Notes) (Spec Option)

Ultimatums 4 / Free Slot 

 

• Updated with small changes & additions made by @Almost Done at 19/07/2023.

[Diogo Moder]

Omg ❣

 

Thank you so much, a nice detailed and so precise guide, much love, excelent work

[Laugh]

Even if it's a WIP, really helpful guide for CURRENT strong DPS builds, thanks a ton for this.

Happily looking forward to the changes made when more Invention updates come!

[Fulltimewife]

3 hours ago, cute k said:

Even if it's a WIP, really helpful guide for CURRENT strong DPS builds, thanks a ton for this.

Happily looking forward to the changes made when more Invention updates come!

Yeah, I was originally going to make a "theoretical" BiS with everything to aim for when they're fixed but I realised, nobody but a handful of people care for that, so I made one for current perks as I think it'll appeal to more people & more will find it useful

[KingredBSer]

Very nice thread clean af

[maximumxp]

what does lunging do on here? tyvm  for the guide

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