Runescape's Newest Continent is Here | True Completionist Ep 8

Runescape: Haven Hive (Part 1) — True Completionist Ep 8 (Dakota)

Storyline / Quests

• New continent “Haven Hive” (Part One) released. Entry unlocked by the quest Vision of Havenhive.
• Main questline covered in the video:
  • Hearts of the Sanguine (major plot: vampire corruption)
  • Hermits
  • Permits
  • Whiz Kid
  • Several smaller side encounters and story beats (vampire themes, corrupted fauna, towns like Wendelwick)
• Hints at additional story content and a duo boss (Grazy/Bloody Knights) arriving later in the year.

Gameplay highlights / New content

• Two new mid-level bosses in Part 1:
  • Ivar, King of Bones (northeast of Wendelwick)
    • Telegraphed blue-square attacks; requires prayer-flicking.
    • AFK-friendly with care.
    • Drops: Colossal Bone, Magic Skull Mask, Bone Crusher Maul (full log), pet Iverson.
  • The Silver Quill (Dreadhog)
    • Mechanically heavier: reflect phases and clickable tumors/blobs.
    • Drops: Sanguine Spines, Silver Spines, pet Needle Mouse.
• Hunter skill cap raised to level 110 — now a completionist requirement.
• New Big Game Hunter (BGH) encounters:
  • Giant chinchompas and kevits in the cave near Ivar.
  • New bait/trap mechanics and higher XP rewards.
• New Slayer/Haven Hive collection log entries (includes hunter/slayer drops like vampirism gloves, tainted seed).
• New craftable/upgradable gear and achievements:
  • Apex leather/armor and masterwork ranged armor (unlock after making Apex Height Armor).
  • New haven silver weaponry and smithing items.
• Other additions:
  • New music track: “Still Night”
  • Fishing and farm achievements
  • Summon shrine area (Shrine of Inana) not yet fully explored

Key drops / Collectibles / Achievements

• Pets
  • Iverson (Ivar pet)
  • Needle Mouse (Silver Quill pet)
• Notable drops
  • Bone Crusher Maul (Ivar)
  • Magic Skull Mask
  • Colossal Bone
  • Sanguine Spines / Silver Spines
  • Vampirism gloves and tainted seed (tracked via the Haven Hive Slayer log)
• Completionist / achievement highlights
  • Protect-from-Ivar
  • Silver Quill reflect achievement (Hedge Knight’s dilemma)
  • “It should have been called chin skin” (Apex armor / masterwork unlock)
  • 110 Hunter requirement
  • Pet/collection log progress and pet‑petting village achievement (pet all village pets)
  • Music track and maximum population fish farm achievements

Strategies & Tips (from the video)

Boss strategies

• Ivar
  • Watch blue-square telegraphs and prayer-flick accordingly.
  • Can be semi-AFK using magic / Cry bloom, but be ready for special attacks.
• Silver Quill
  • Click tumors/blobs, avoid blood-splats.
  • For reflect achievements: stand out of reflect range (use halberd/long reach) and avoid hitting him during reflect phases.

Gear & perks

• Aim for high weapon perks to speed kills (examples mentioned: Aftershock 4 + Eruptive 2; Precise 6, Ruthless 1, Ultimatus 3 on PoA).
• For reflect achievements, use polearm/halberd to stay out of melee range so reflected damage isn’t self-inflicted.

Big Game Hunter tips

• Bait selection matters — different bait works better for different critters; experiment.
• Arena/trap mechanics:
  • Grass can burn.
  • Skeleton tiles attract beasts — avoid stepping on skeletons or your hiding options shrink.
  • Higher-level beasts have smaller roaming areas and fewer traps.
• Some captures require specific items (e.g., Grenwall spikes) — bring or catch required components beforehand.
• Raw giant kebbit meat cooks into extremely high-healing food (possibly the best healing food in the game).

General tips

• Build the lodestone in Wendelwick for instant travel after unlocking it.
• Use the collection log and KC tracking to monitor drops; some full logs may take many kills (example: ~167 KC for a full log).
• Keep a stockpile of bait/meat if planning to grind Hunter levels (video saved 240 giant kebbit meat for future use).

Practical step list (what Dakota did)

1. Unlock and complete Vision of Havenhive (loadstone + entry).
2. Finish Hearts of the Sanguine, Hermits, Permits, and Whiz Kid (main quest content for Part 1).
3. Attempted to upgrade weapon perks (got Aftershock 4 + Eruptive 2 in 3 tries).
4. Farmed Ivar for collection log items, pet, and achievements (used magic & AFK where possible).
5. Farmed Silver Quill for spines and pet (focused on mechanics and achievement-specific gear).
6. Grinded Big Game Hunter to 110 Hunter (captured giant chinchompas and kevits; gathered Apex hides and giant kebbit meat).
7. Tanned Apex hides and crafted Apex Height Armor to unlock masterwork ranged armor and complete the “chin skin” achievement.
8. Collected miscellaneous achievements (petting village pets, music tracks, fish farm efficiency).

Notable commentary / Impressions

Dakota enjoyed the atmosphere, aesthetics, and exploration — overall a positive reaction. Solid first part of a continent with more to come.

• Some mechanics feel finicky or annoying (Silver Quill reflect phases; skeleton tiles in BGH).
• Loot quality varies — BGH is XP-rich but its loot may not always be high value.
• New hunter encounters are fun but require relearning trap/bait systems.

Gamers / Sources Featured or Referenced

• Dakota (True Completionist) — Pyraxene (in‑game character)
• Eddie (mentioned)
• Ben (mentioned)
• Porkpie (village dog / in‑game pet referenced)
• Jagex (developer / update source)
• Clan Discord (community source referenced)