The short version
30-second read- Digs start between 50% and 5% health. In that range every attack, zero hits included, has a 25% chance to send her burrowing.
- Poison and splashed spells never trigger a dig. Both cut the chasing, which is where most of the time goes.
- Bring a covered light source. A candle or torch without a tinderbox leaves you in the dark with bugs biting after one dirt splash.
- Prayer potions matter more than food. Protect from Melee blocks her only attack, so pack 8-15 prayer potions and 3-5 staminas.
Overview: Giant Mole at a Glance
Giant Mole is a level 230 boss in the Mole Hole under Falador Park. She has 200 Hitpoints and one attack, a crush claw swipe that hits up to 21. Protect from Melee blocks all of it, which is why she is one of the first bosses most accounts kill.
The catch is the burrow. Between 50% and 5% of her health, every attack you make has a 25% chance to send her digging to another part of the lair, zero hits included. Chasing her is where the time goes, so the whole strategy is about killing fast and finding her quickly.
There is no quest or skill gate. You need a spade to get in and a light source for the tunnels, and killing her once is a hard Falador Diary task.
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Classification | Standalone (Boss) |
| Group | Beginner boss |
| Difficulty | 1 / 5 |
| Solo or team | Solo or team |
| Access requirement | None. Spade to enter, light source for the tunnels |
| Notable reward | Mole claw and 1–3 mole skins every kill (traded to Wyson for bird nests) |
| Signature mechanic | Burrows away between 50% and 5% HP |
| Hitpoints | 200 |
| Weak to | Stab, all ranged, earth spells (50%) |
| Max hits | 21 |
| Released | 7 March 2006 |
Giant Mole Strategy: Kill Fast, Track the Dig
Two things set your kill speed: how few chances she gets to dig, and how fast you find her when she does.
- 1
Dig into a mole hill in Falador Park with a spade.
Light a covered light source such as a bullseye lantern, or build the Fire of Eternal Light in the lair after Making Friends with My Arm. Without light, the bugs in the tunnels bite you constantly.
- 2
Turn on Protect from Melee.
She is not aggressive and respawns in the middle of the lair, so you set up before the first hit.
- 3
Hit her with stab (her lowest melee defence at 60), any ranged attack (also 60), or earth spells, which she has a 50% elemental weakness to.
- 4
Once she drops to 50%, every attack can make her burrow.
Keep a Falador shield 3 or 4 in your inventory and a hint arrow points to where she surfaced.
- 5
Follow the arrow, re-engage, and repeat until she dies.
Use stamina potions; a chase across the lair drains run energy fast.
| Trick | Why it works |
|---|---|
| Poison | Poison damage never triggers a dig. Poison(++) or a rune spear (kp) from Tai Bwo Wannai Trio keeps damage ticking while she stays put. |
| Magic | Splashed spells cannot make her dig. Earth spells from a safespot behind the cave walls work well on lower levels. |
| Dharok's at 1 HP | Drop to 1 Hitpoint with a locator orb or dwarven rock cake, pray Protect from Melee, and she can die in 2–3 hits before digging matters. |
| Covered light source | Dirt from her burrow can put out candles and torches. A bullseye lantern is unaffected, so you never need a tinderbox. |
| Private instance | 25,000 coins via the spade at the north-west entrance, 12,500 after the hard Combat Achievements, and half price on ironman accounts. |
Thralls follow her after a dig, so they can stand in for the shield in a pinch. They hit for up to 3 and can trigger digs themselves, so the wiki does not recommend relying on them.
Location and How to Get There
Giant Mole lives in the Mole Hole beneath Falador Park. The entrance is any of the mole hills on the west side of the park.
The closest teleport is the Falador Park option on a ring of wealth; Falador teleport tabs also work. Dig on a mole hill with a spade (no spade, no entrance) and have your light source lit before you land. Bring a teleport out as well, because walking back from the far side of the lair is slow.
Giant Mole Gear and Stats
The OSRS Wiki suggests 60+ in your combat stats and 43 Prayer for Protect from Melee. Beyond that, gear only changes how often you have to chase her. Pick the style you are strongest in.
| Style | Top pick | Cheaper option |
|---|---|---|
| Ranged | Twisted bow, with a dwarf multicannon if you have one | Armadyl crossbow |
| Magic | Tumeken's shadow | Earth spells from a safespot; splashes never trigger a dig |
| Melee | Osmumten's fang (stab) | Any stab weapon with Protect from Melee |
| Dharok's | Full Dharok's at 1 HP, Protect from Melee and Piety | The cheap fast option; the wiki rates it below the Armadyl crossbow for kills per hour |
| Check | Value |
|---|---|
| Prayers for its own attacks | Protect from Melee |
| Its Defence level | 200 |
| Its Magic level | 200 |
| Its lowest defence bonus | Stab and all ranged ammunition (60) |
| Elemental weakness | 50% to earth spells |
Only bring a cannon with ranged or an autocasting staff. The wiki notes cannon accuracy is poor when you are casting spells manually.
Inventory and Supplies
You barely need food here. Protect from Melee negates her damage, so prayer potions are the real supply and run energy is the second.
- Spade.
- A covered light source (bullseye lantern, Kandarin headgear or a Firemaking cape), unless you built the Fire of Eternal Light.
- Falador shield 3 or 4.
- 8–15 prayer potions, depending on your setup.
- 3–5 stamina potions.
- A combat potion for your style.
- Ring of wealth for the Falador Park teleport.
- Rune pouch with fire and nature runes to alch drops.
Mechanics: Attack Styles, Max Hits and Immunities
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Combat level | 230 |
| Attack styles | Crush |
| Attack speed | 4 ticks |
| Attacks on sight | No |
| Poisons you | No |
| Size | 3 tiles |
| Immune to cannon | no |
| Immune to thralls | no |
Where Giant Mole Sits in Progression
Mole is a common first boss: one attack, fully blocked by Protect from Melee. Sarachnis is the usual next step and adds switching between Melee and Missiles.
Drops and What Giant Mole Is Worth
Every kill drops big bones, 1 mole claw and 1–3 mole skins. After the hard Falador Diary the claws and skins come noted, which makes trips much longer.
Wyson the gardener in Falador Park trades one bird nest for each claw or skin: 72% seed nests, 20% ring nests, 8% empty. Seed nests have a better shot at high-level allotment and herb seeds than ordinary nests, and crushed nests go into Saradomin brews. The immaculate mole skin (1/50) is worth five nests or goes into the gem sack.
| Drop | Rate |
|---|---|
| Mole claw | Always |
| Mole skin (1–3) | Always |
| Immaculate mole skin | 1/50 |
| Long bone | 1/400 |
| Elite clue scroll | 1/500 |
| Baby Mole (pet) | 1/3000 |
Combat Achievements
Check the current Giant Mole tasks in the in-game Combat Achievements menu; the Combat Achievements guide covers working through the tiers.
Ironman Notes
Slayer masters who assign Giant Mole: Konar, Nieve, Duradel. Each kill is 215 Slayer XP.
For irons, Mole is a steady seed source: every claw and skin becomes a Wyson nest, and ironman accounts pay half price for the private instance. Bring poison from stingray drops or the rune spear (kp) if your Herblore can't make Poison(++) yet.
Common Mistakes and Death Causes
- Forgetting the spade, which means there is no way in.
- Using a candle or torch with no tinderbox; one dirt splash leaves you in the dark with bugs biting.
- Killing her without a Falador shield 3 and losing minutes per dig searching the lair.
- Running out of prayer mid-chase. Protect from Melee is the only thing between you and 21s.
- Using a slow, low-accuracy weapon at 50%; misses and zeros can still trigger a dig.
- Skipping stamina potions on a long chase-heavy trip.
FAQ
What is the best Giant Mole strategy?
Kill her fast with stab, ranged or earth spells under Protect from Melee, and carry a Falador shield 3 to follow her after each dig. Poison and splashed spells never make her burrow, so both cut the chasing down.
How do you track the Giant Mole when she digs?
Keep a Falador shield 3 or 4 in your inventory. Inside the lair it shows a hint arrow pointing to her new location. Without it you have to search the burrow spots by hand.
What do I need to fight Giant Mole?
No quest or skill requirement. Bring a spade to dig in, a light source for the tunnels, prayer potions for Protect from Melee, and ideally a Falador shield 3, which comes from the hard Falador Diary after your first Mole kill.
Which protection prayer should I use at Giant Mole?
Protect from Melee. Her only attack is a crush claw swipe, and the prayer blocks all of its damage.
How hard does Giant Mole hit?
Up to 21 with her claw. She has 200 Hitpoints and no special attacks.
Where is Giant Mole and how do I get there?
In the Mole Hole beneath Falador Park. Teleport to Falador Park with a ring of wealth, then dig on one of the mole hills on the west side of the park with a spade.
Is Giant Mole worth doing?
Yes if you want bird nests, the hard Falador Diary kill, or a low-risk first boss. Every kill gives a claw and 1–3 skins for Wyson's nests. It is not a top money maker at high levels.
What kills people at Giant Mole?
Almost nothing while Protect from Melee stays on. Deaths come from running dry on prayer during a long chase, or from fighting in the dark after a torch goes out.
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Bottom Line
Giant Mole is easy to survive and slow to finish if you skip the prep. Get the Falador shield 3, keep a covered light source, and use poison or magic to limit the digs.
If you just want the kill count or the diary task done, our Giant Mole service is done by hand, with no automation. Otherwise the bosses list has the full index.
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