Crazy archaeologist (2024)

Not to be confused with Deranged archaeologist.

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All information on mechanics and strategy will be on this page.

Crazy archaeologist



Released		13 March 2014 (Update)
Members		Yes
Combat level		204
Size		1x1
Examine		When academics go bad...

Combat info

XP bonus		+25%
Max hit		14 (standard) 24 (special)
Aggressive		Yes
Poisonous		No
Attack style		Ranged, Crush
Attack speed		3 ticks (1.8 seconds)
Respawn time		15 ticks (9 seconds)

Slayer info

Slayer level		None
Slayer XP		275 xp
Category		Bosses
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Combat stats


225	160	90	240	1	180

Aggressive stats


+250	+25	+0	+0	+75	-15

Melee defence


+5		+5		+30

Magic defence


+250			No elemental weakness

Ranged defence


+250		+250		+250

Immunities

Poison		Not immune
Venom		Not immune
Cannons		Not immune
Thralls		Not immune

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Advanced data

Monster ID		6618

Bellock, the crazy archaeologist, is an insane individual and boss who resides in the ruins south of The Forgotten Cemetery (level 23 Wilderness). He uses Ranged and melee attacks and can perform a special attack where he throws explosive books that explode in a 3x3 area.

Bellock is one of the three Wilderness bosses that drop one of three shards of the malediction ward and odium ward.

Despite his high Magic defence, he has a negligible Magic level, and thus has a weakness to Magic. This is because Magic defence is primarily based on one's Magic level.^[1]

Killing Bellock is a popular way for Ironmen to obtain a rune crossbow without having to train Fletching or Smithing.

The deranged archaeologist also counts towards a crazy archeologist boss Slayer task. It cannot be killed as an alternative if the Wilderness is specified as the task location when the task is received from Krystilia or Konar quo Maten.

Location[edit | edit source]

Location	Levels	Members	Spawns	Map
Ruins (west)	204		1	Maplink

Strategy[edit | edit source]

Main article: Crazy archaeologist/Strategies

It is recommended to use Magic armour with the Trident of the seas while praying range and avoiding his special attack of explosive books as soon as he says, "Rain of knowledge!" The best way to avoid it is by keeping a considerable distance, and running towards him until you are two squares away from him (this way, you will avoid Melee damage), and repeating the same steps over and over, you will minimise the chance of receiving damage.

Another strategy, albeit much worse, is to use high Ranged Defence armour (like Torag's armour and Obsidian shield) with a Zamorakian hasta or Abyssal whip alongside the Protect from Melee prayer. This should only be done if magic isn't an option.

The fastest way to get there is by using the spell Dareeyak Teleport from the Ancient Magicks spellbook with 78 Magic or a Dareeyak teleport tablet. Alternatively a burning amulet can be used to teleport to bandit camp and run to the ruins. Alternately you can teleport to Trollheim (61 Magic) and take the agility shortcut to the Wilderness, placing you right next to the ruins.

Money making[edit | edit source]

The following money making guide is available for Crazy archaeologist:

Method	Hourly profit	Skills
Killing the Crazy archaeologist	238,766	50+ , for Iban's staff (u) (75+ recommended for powered staves) 40+ (Protect from Missiles)

Quotes[edit | edit source]

One quote is said every time Bellock attacks the player.

"I'm Bellock - respect me!"
"Get off my site!"
"No-one messes with Bellock's dig!"
"These ruins are mine!"
"Taste my knowledge!"
"You belong in a museum!"
"Rain of knowledge!" - when using special attack
"Ow!" - upon death

Drops[edit | edit source]

The following drop rates are provided by Jagex, unless otherwise specified.

The average Crazy archaeologist kill is worth 13,974.49.

The average Crazy archaeologist kill while on a Konar task is worth 15,032.16.

100%[edit | edit source]

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Bones	1	Always	163	0

Pre-roll[edit | edit source]

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Odium shard 2	1	1/256^{[d 1]}	660,895	18,600
	Malediction shard 2	1	1/256^{[d 1]}	399,414	18,600

^ ^1.0 ^1.1 The drop rate is 1/256 for a specific shard, or 1/128 for any shard.

Weapons and armour[edit | edit source]

Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
Amulet of power	1	7/128	2,245	2,115
Rune crossbow	2	5/128	20,324	19,440
Red d'hide body	1	4/128	6,006	6,738
Rune knife	10	4/128	1,280	1,000

Runes and ammunition[edit | edit source]

Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
Mud rune	30	4/128	3,360	360
Cannonball	150	4/128	28,650	450
Dragon arrow	75	1/128	84,000	36,000

Consumables[edit | edit source]

Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
Shark	1	8/128	905	102
Potato with cheese	3	8/128	1,143	12
Prayer potion(4)	1	8/128	10,610	114
Anchovy pizza	8(noted)	4/128	6,384	288

Other[edit | edit source]

Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
Coins	499–3,998	18/128	499–3,998	499–3,998
Grimy dwarf weed	4(noted)	8/128	9,288	56
White berries	10(noted)	6/128	4,080	60
Silver ore	40(noted)	6/128	1,880	1,800
Uncut emerald	6(noted)	5/128^{[d 1]}	2,484	180
Uncut sapphire	4(noted)	5/128^{[d 1]}	856	60
Red dragonhide	10(noted)	5/128	20,080	870
Rusty sword	1	4/128	Not sold	0
Muddy key	1	4/128	7,534	48
Onyx bolt tips	12	4/128	103,140	7,200
Long bone	1	2/128	Not sold	3

^ ^1.0 ^1.1 6 uncut emeralds are dropped along with 4 uncut sapphires.

Rare and Gem drop table[edit | edit source]

There is a 4/128 chance of rolling the rare drop table. There is also a 4/128 chance of rolling the gem drop table.

Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
Nothing	N/A	1/47.02; Never^{[d 1]}	N/A	N/A
Coins	3,000	1/195.05	3,000	3,000
Loop half of key	1	1/193.61; 1/183.87^{[d 2]}	9,394	60
Tooth half of key	1	1/193.61; 1/183.87^{[d 2]}	9,547	60
Uncut sapphire	1	1/110.7; 1/56.22^{[d 2]}	214	15
Runite bar	1	1/819.2	12,338	3,000
Nature rune	67	1/1,365.33	7,035	7,236
Rune 2h sword	1	1/1,365.33	37,993	38,400
Rune battleaxe	1	1/1,365.33	24,372	24,960
Uncut emerald	1	1/221.41; 1/112.43^{[d 2]}	414	30
Law rune	45	1/2,048	5,355	6,480
Death rune	45	1/2,048	5,535	4,860
Steel arrow	150	1/2,048	4,950	1,050
Rune arrow	42	1/2,048	3,066	10,080
Adamant javelin	20	1/2,048	1,200	1,920
Rune sq shield	1	1/2,048	22,403	23,040
Dragonstone	1	1/2,048	11,259	6,000
Silver ore	100(noted)	1/2,048	4,700	4,500
Uncut ruby	1	1/442.81; 1/224.86^{[d 2]}	851	60
Rune kiteshield	1	1/4,096	32,034	32,640
Dragon med helm	1	1/4,096	58,138	60,000
Rune spear	1	1/4,056.39; 1/444.52^{[d 2]}^{[d 3]}	11,623	12,480
Shield left half	1	1/8,112.77; 1/889.05^{[d 2]}^{[d 3]}	64,356	66,000
Nature talisman	1	1/1,180.83; 1/599.64^{[d 2]}	184	2
Dragon spear	1	1/10,817.03; 1/1,185.4^{[d 2]}^{[d 3]}	38,153	37,440
Uncut diamond	1	1/1,771.24; 1/899.46^{[d 2]}	1,880	120
Rune javelin	5	1/3,542.49; 1/1,798.92^{[d 2]}	850	1,200

^ The "nothing" drop is removed while wearing a ring of wealth.
^ ^2.00 ^2.01 ^2.02 ^2.03 ^2.04 ^2.05 ^2.06 ^2.07 ^2.08 ^2.09 ^2.10 The drop rate is increased while wearing a ring of wealth due to the "nothing" drop being removed.
^ ^3.0 ^3.1 ^3.2 Slightly reduced chance of dropping if Legends' Quest has not been completed.

Tertiary[edit | edit source]

Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
Looting bag	1	1/3	Not sold	N/A
Brimstone key	1	1/80^{[d 1]}	Not sold	N/A
Clue scroll (hard)	1	1/128; 1/64^{[d 3]}^{[d 2]}	Not sold	12
Fedora	1	1/128	9,896	180

^ Brimstone keys are only dropped while on a Slayer task given by Konar quo Maten.
^ The drop rate of the hard clue scroll increases to 1/64 if a Ring of wealth (i) is worn.
^ The hard clue scroll drop rate increases to 1/121; 1/60 after unlocking the hard Combat Achievements rewards tier.

Wilderness Slayer tertiary[edit | edit source]

The following drops are only accessible while on a Slayer task given by Krystilia.

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Larran's key	1	1/76	114,984	1
	Slayer's enchantment	1	1/30	1,553	720

Combat Achievements[edit | edit source]

There are 4 Combat Achievement tasks (totalling 9 points) available for Crazy Archaeologist.

Name	Description	Type	Tier	Comp%
Mage of the Ruins	Kill the Crazy Archaeologist with only magical attacks.	Mechanical	Medium(2pts)	42.2%
I'd Rather Not Learn	Kill the Crazy Archaeologist without anyone being hit by his "Rain of Knowledge" attack.	Perfection	Medium(2pts)	35.4%
Crazy Archaeologist Champion	Kill the Crazy Archaeologist 10 times.	Kill Count	Medium(2pts)	38.1%
Crazy Archaeologist Adept	Kill the Crazy Archaeologist 25 times.	Kill Count	Hard(3pts)	30.1%

Changes[edit | edit source]

Date	Changes
27March 2014 (update\|poll)	Can now drop his fedora upon death.

Trivia[edit | edit source]

The name "Bellock" is a reference to Belloq from Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark.
The phrase, "You belong in a museum!" is a quote from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
The crazy archaeologist is the only Wilderness boss which does not drop a pet.

References[edit | edit source]

^ Jagex. Mod Ash's Twitter account. 25 August 2015. Archived from the original on 26 May 2020. Mod Ash: "NPCs' magic defence is calculated off their Magic level, not their Defence level, and his is negligible."

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Wilderness bosses and rewards

Bosses

Multi-combat	Callisto Venenatis (Spiderling) Vet'ion (Skeleton Hellhound) (Greater Skeleton Hellhound) Chaos Elemental King Black Dragon
Singles-plus	Artio Spindel (Spiderling) Calvar'ion (Skeleton Hellhound) (Greater Skeleton Hellhound)
Demi-bosses	Chaos Fanatic (Miniature chaotic clouds) Crazy archaeologist Revenant maledictus Scorpia (Offspring) (Guardian)

Rewards

Weapons

Items	Claws of Callisto Fangs of Venenatis Skull of Vet'ion Voidwaker blade Voidwaker gem Voidwaker hilt
Weapons	Ursine chainmace Webweaver bow Accursed sceptre (autocasting) Voidwaker

Rings

Shields

Pets

Other

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Bosses

World bosses

Scurrius Giant Mole Deranged archaeologist Sarachnis Kalphite Queen Corporeal Beast
The Barrows Brothers	Ahrim the Blighted Karil the Tainted Dharok the Wretched Guthan the Infested Torag the Corrupted Verac the Defiled
The Dagannoth Kings	Dagannoth Prime Dagannoth Rex Dagannoth Supreme
God Wars Dungeon	Kree'arra Commander Zilyana General Graardor K'ril Tsutsaroth Nex
Moons of Peril	Eclipse Moon Blue Moon Blood Moon
The Wilderness bosses	Revenant maledictus Chaos Fanatic Crazy archaeologist Scorpia King Black Dragon Chaos Elemental Vet'ion (Calvar'ion) Venenatis (Spindel) Callisto (Artio)

Instanced bosses

Zulrah Vorkath Phantom Muspah The Nightmare (Phosani's Nightmare)
Sporadic bosses	Obor Bryophyta The Mimic Hespori Skotizo
The Forgotten Four	The Leviathan The Whisperer Vardorvis Duke Sucellus

Slayer bosses

Minigame bosses

Skilling bosses

Raids

Chambers of Xeric	Tekton Vanguard Vespula Vasa Nistirio Muttadile Great Olm
Theatre of Blood	The Maiden of Sugadinti Pestilent Bloat Nylocas Vasilias Sotetseg Xarpus Verzik Vitur
Tombs of Amascut	Akkha Ba-Ba Kephri Zebak Tumeken's Warden Elidinis' Warden