Leagues - It has been developed as a fun way to take a break from the somewhat grindy game we know as OSRS. It is a fun introduction to the game for new players, but it is also a sandbox allowing veterans to grind for rewards or try new content. For me, it has been nothing short of feeling like I am playing a round of Dark Souls, where I am on the edge of death every minute of gameplay. Starting off, I originally thought I would play following the methods that are most efficient and popular, but I quickly game to realize this new mode was about creating a new challenge for myself. Furthermore, I realized that I would love to try some new challenges and make it more difficult for myself.
So, going forward my plan was to rush a Magic build. My intended areas to unlock were the Wilderness (for Mage Arena), Desert (for Ancients), and Morytania (for Nightmare and Hallowed Sepulchre). While my thought process was that I would use the Production Master relic, Eternal Jeweler, and Magic Double Cast Relics, I decided to opt for Morytania as my first unlocked area so I could utilize HS as a way to get money. Little did I know this new mistake would take be down an irreversible path of challenges. After unlocking the area, I quickly learned I needed to complete Sins of the Father, which I mistakenly thought was auto-completed on unlock. My first thought... oh boy. Having barely survived my previous completion of the quest, looking ahead I know I will have an incredible journey of critical decisions to make. Specifically, how will I get myself to defeat the boss with only access to Misthalian, Karamja, and Morytania?
I am using the magic relic, so I will not have access to the benefits of the melee relic which would help tremendously. Regarding armor, I do not have access to dragonhide or void, but I do have access to red dragons in Karamja which appear to be locked behind 80+ agility stepping stones. Shall I grind agility using only Canifis rooftops? Or should I push through to the next tier Relic to unlock the clue hunter relic and attempt to get blessed dhide or other armor rewards. Regarding supplies, how should I acquire potions If I could barely access any tools to up my crafting and herblore. Regarding melee stats, I wanted to be mage only and stick to increasing defense only, but I will likely need 90+ att/str if I expect to have any chance of defeating Vanstrom Klause without a dragon defender or BIS gear. This challenge will be one unlike ever in my OSRS career. This is why the game is unique and one-of-a-kind.