Commander Zilyana/Strategies

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This is a guide to defeating Commander Zilyana, the Saradominist general in the God Wars Dungeon.

Please note that while Commander Zilyana has an equal amount of resistance to all attacks, Magic is generally impractical here due to a lack of armour and unnecessary runes costs.

## Requirements

* One rope is required to access the God Wars Dungeon for the *first* time.
* Two ropes are required to navigate Saradomin's Encampment for the *first* time.
* Level 70 Agility is required to access Saradomin's Encampment (cannot be boosted).
* Level 37 Prayer to activate Protect from Magic.

## Strategy

Commander Zilyana, while not being the strongest of the generals (having a max hit of 31), should not be underestimated, as not only are her attacks extremely accurate, she attacks at a speed of 8 (every 1.2 seconds), which can result in a very quick death. Therefore, it is not advised to tank her attacks (you would need a very high slash defence in order to do this); instead, simply run around and attack while drinking stamina potions to keep your run energy up. The boss room is very large, so you can fulfill this method very quickly. Zilyana's melee attack is directed at the player she is targeting, while her magic attack will hit everyone in the room. She can only use either of these attacks when she is in melee distance with the player she is targeting.

In a team setting, if Zilyana cannot attack her current target, she will change her aggression to a nearby attacker.

Zilyana will "pause" in movement for a few seconds whenever she uses her magic attack, buying a ranger some time to either flee or fit in some extra attacks. This, however, does not outright prevent Zilyana from attacking.

Verac's set is *generally* the best option for melee users, as it circumvents Zilyana's very high Defence. Otherwise, melee users should try to maximise their attack bonus in order to account for accuracy issues. In any event, it is still recommended for teams to consist of at least one ranger, as melee users cannot fight back when they are targeted.

Melee users can utilise either the Zamorak godsword's special attack to allow for easy retreats, or the Bandos godsword's special attack to reduce Zilyana's very high Defence level. Other special attacks may be successful; however, the superior accuracy of godsword special attacks makes them the most reliable in this scenario.

## Tips

* Saradomin's followers are rather strong and time consuming to defeat - consider using an ecumenical key.
* If you choose to get killcount, attack spiritual warriors and Spiritual mage, since they will often attack nearby Zamorakians. Other Saradominist minions (the Knight of Saradomin, Saradomin priest and spiritual range]s) should only be attacked if they are being attacked, as they aren't as aggressive towards Zamorakians.
* You will need a Saradomin item and a Zamorak item to be fully protected from the NPCs in the encampment. Wearing blessed dragonhide armour is a convenient way to fulfill this requirement when using Ranged.
* Solo rangers can alternatively use Protect from Missiles, as their armour is more able to resist the magic minion's attacks. However, this makes coming into contact with Zilyana even more dangerous.
* Guthan's equipment can be used to heal on the minions, but it has the disadvantage of more weight.
* Bones to Peaches can be used to extend trips; each kill rotation yields 32 Hitpoints worth of bones.
* Before entering the room, make sure Zilyana and Starlight (Melee bodyguard) are very far from the door, so they do not attack you immediately upon entering.

## Suggested skills

* 100+
* 70+  (Agility is Required)
* 80+
* 80+  (90+ Recommended)
* 70+
* 37+  (74+ Rigour)

## Equipment

* Ranged
* Melee
* Melee Trio

## Inventory

* Secondary bolt (like Ruby bolts (e) for specials] if using any (optional)
* Toxic blowpipe (to kill minions)
* One-click teleport (such as Ectophial or teleport tab
* Any necessary god items Respective god items must be worn at all times prior to entering an area plagued with a god or gods' followers. The god item can be swapped or removed when entering the boss room since the boss is aggressive regardless.
* 2-6 Stamina potions or 4-5 Super energy potions (2 Staminas for low level, short trips. Maxed accounts use 5 or 6.)
* 8-16 Saradomin brews or Sharks
* 6-12 Super restores
* 1-2 Ranging potions
* Trollheim Teleport Drop two Saradomin brews upon teleporting and use a Amulet of glory.

## Inventory

* Crystal halberd/Dragon halberd/Dragon mace|mace/Dragon dagger|dagger (optional for special attacks)
* One-click teleport
* Any necessary god items
* 2 Stamina potion]]s or 4-5 Super energy potions
* 12-16 Saradomin brew]]s or Shark
* 6-8 Super restore]]s
* 1-2 Super combat potion]]s or Super sets

## Inventory

* Guthan's armour set
* Bandos godsword/Zamorak godsword/Dragon warhammer (optional for special attacks)
* 4-5 Super combat potions
* 1-2 Saradomin brews
* Any necessary god items
* ~15 Super restores/Prayer potions
* Rune pouch with High Level Alchemy]] (only one person in the group)
* Bones to peaches
* Ecumenical key (optional)
* Trollheim Teleport