Yama Strategies in Old School RuneScape

Introduction

• Yama, the Master of Pacts, can be fought after completing the quest "A Kingdom Divided."
• Players must speak to the Voice of Yama at the Chasm of Fire to challenge Yama.
• Can be fought solo or with another player; group size does not affect Yama's stats.
• Unique mechanic: Players respawn at the Voice of Yama with reduced reclamation fees.

Accessing the Chasm of Fire

• Chasm Teleport Scroll: Direct access to the Chasm's exit.
• Fairy Ring Code DJR: Located southeast of the Chasm.
• Battlefront Teleport: Takes players northwest of the Chasm.
• Agility Shortcuts:
  • Level 73: Run north, hang down, jump gaps to reach the bottom level.
  • Level 83: Slide down the chain to reach the bottom level quickly.
• Protection: Protect from Melee recommended due to aggressive demons.

Fighting Yama

• Fight begins with the "Challenge" option; Yama disappears and reappears larger.
• Combat styles: Melee, Magic, and Ranged.
  • Melee: Axe swing, can hit through Protect from Melee.
  • Magic: Flames envelop the player, snapping fingers to deal damage.
  • Ranged: Shadowy swirls, snapping fingers to deal damage.
• Poison: Yama can poison players starting at 20 damage; immunity is advised.
• Defence Reduction: Reduced by 80 from 225 to 145 using special attacks.

Fight Phases

Phase 1

• Glyphs: Three fire and two shadow glyphs; standing on matching glyphs negate attacks.
• Special Attacks:
  • Fire Glyph: Deals 2-12 damage based on proximity.
  • Shadow Glyph: Drains 1-?? prayer points.
• Arena Hazards:
  • Shadow Waves: Requires skipping to avoid damage.
  • Fire Streaks: Temporary binding and damage.
  • Void Flares: Must be destroyed to avoid damage.

Phase 2

• Special Attacks: Change post-special attack, use the corresponding glyph.
• Arena Hazards:
  • Increased Shadow Waves and Fire Streaks.

Intermission Phase

• Yama teleports players to defeat the Judge of Yama.
• Judge of Yama: 400 health, uses two protection prayers; max hit guaranteed.
• Players are teleported back to Yama's throne after defeating the Judge.

Final Phase

• Glyphs Disabled: Yama alternates between ranged and magic attacks.
• Special Attacks:
  • Meteor Strike: Deals up to 80 damage; requires movement to avoid.
  • Shadow Stomp: Up to 60 damage; drains prayer.

Strategy Tips

• Donofly Method: Advanced method using Arclight/Emberlight for avoiding attacks.
• Melee vs Mage: Melee more effective if Yama's defense is reduced.
• Inventory Tips:
  • Customize based on solo or duo play.
  • Use potions and special gear for defense reduction.
• Equipment: Suggested gear includes Torva full helm, Infernal cape, Amulet of rancour, etc.