OSRS Glacial Temotli Review: Double-Hit Crush Weapon Analysis

Analyzing the Glacial Temotli in OSRS! This guide covers its stats, unique double-hit mechanic, how to get it from Amoxliatl, and where this crush weapon shines.

Published on: May 3, 2025 by Tons of XP Team

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OSRS Glacial Temotli Review: A Double Dose of Crush

Varlamore introduced several unique pieces of equipment, including the intriguing Glacial Temotli. This two-handed Crush weapon, dropped by Frost Nagua and the boss Amoxliatl, stands out due to its distinctive mechanic: it hits twice with every successful swing.

But how effective is this double-hit weapon? This review dives into the stats, mechanics, acquisition, and optimal use cases for the Glacial Temotli.

Stats and Requirements

Requirements: 55 Attack
Attack Style: Crush Only
Attack Speed: 4 ticks (2.4 seconds - same as a battleaxe/scimitar)
Two-Handed
Key Stats:
- Crush Attack: +72
- Melee Strength: +64
- Prayer: +2

Compared to other mid-level Crush options like the Dragon Mace (+55 Atk, +60 Str) or Sarachnis Cudgel (+81 Atk, +79 Str), the Temotli offers competitive Strength but its unique hit mechanic dictates its true effectiveness.

The Double-Hit Mechanic Explained

The defining feature of the Glacial Temotli (and its Slash counterpart, the Sulphur Blades) is its attack pattern:

Accuracy Check 1: When you attack, the game rolls for accuracy based on your stats and the Temotli's +72 Crush bonus against the target's Crush defence.
If Check 1 Fails: Both potential hitsplats will be 0.
If Check 1 Succeeds:
- The game calculates your max hit, divides it by two (rounding up/down for odd numbers, e.g., 45 -> 23 + 22), and rolls damage for the first hitsplat.
- Accuracy Check 2: The game performs another accuracy check for the second hit.
- If Check 2 Succeeds: Damage is rolled for the second hitsplat (using the other half of the divided max hit).
- If Check 2 Fails: The second hitsplat will be 0, even though the first one landed.

Implications:

Low Defence Targets: Against enemies with minimal Crush defence, where accuracy rolls are very likely to succeed, the Temotli effectively delivers its full potential damage split across two hitsplats quite consistently.
High Defence Targets: Against monsters with high Crush defence, the requirement to pass two accuracy checks significantly hinders its DPS. Failing the first check zeroes out the entire attack, and failing the second check halves the potential damage. Single-hit weapons with higher accuracy bonuses (like the Abyssal Bludgeon) become much more reliable.

How to Obtain the Glacial Temotli

The Glacial Temotli is primarily obtained as a drop from Varlamore content:

Amoxliatl: The Frost Nagua boss in the Ruins of Tapoyauik (Rate: 1/100).
Frost Nagua: Regular monsters found in the Ruins of Tapoyauik (Rate: ~1/500).

As it's tradeable, it can also be bought directly from the Grand Exchange.

Where Does the Glacial Temotli Shine?

Given its mechanics, the Glacial Temotli excels in specific niches:

Low Defence Crush-Weak Monsters: Its best use case. If a monster is weak to Crush and has low defence, the Temotli can provide solid DPS comparable to or exceeding other mid-level options.
Damage Cap Mechanics (Hueycoatl Tail): During the Hueycoatl fight, the tail phase has a low damage cap per hit. Multi-hitting weapons like the Temotli (or Dual Macuahuitl) are highly effective here, as each of their two hits is subject to the cap individually, allowing potentially double the damage per swing compared to a single-hit weapon under the cap.
Mid-Level Crush Option: For players around the level 55 Attack mark needing a dedicated Crush weapon, it's a viable, if niche, choice.

Conclusion

The Glacial Temotli is a unique addition to the OSRS arsenal. Its double-hit mechanic makes it a powerhouse against low-defence, crush-weak targets and gives it a distinct advantage in specific damage-capped scenarios like the Hueycoatl tail. However, its effectiveness drops sharply against high-defence opponents due to the double accuracy check requirement. While not a universal best-in-slot, it's a potent tool in the right situations and a fun example of Varlamore's interesting item designs.

Looking to hunt for your own Glacial Temotli? Tackle Amoxliatl with confidence after checking our Amoxliatl Boss Guide. Need better stats or gear first? Explore our OSRS Skilling Services and OSRS Gold options!

Frequently Asked Questions

+What is the Glacial Temotli?

It's a two-handed Crush weapon requiring 55 Attack, dropped by Frost Nagua and the boss Amoxliatl in Varlamore's Ruins of Tapoyauik. Its key feature is hitting twice per attack cycle.

+How does the double-hit mechanic work?

Each swing performs two independent accuracy checks and damage rolls. The player's calculated max hit is halved for each hit (rounding up/down if odd). If the first accuracy roll fails, both hits are zero. If the first hits, the second still needs to pass its own accuracy check.

+Is the Glacial Temotli good?

It's a decent mid-level Crush weapon, particularly effective against monsters with very low Defence due to its double accuracy roll mechanic. It struggles against high-defence targets where consistently passing two accuracy checks becomes difficult. It's comparable to the Sulphur Blades (Slash equivalent). It's also useful against the Hueycoatl's tail due to the damage cap mechanics.

+How does Glacial Temotli compare to other Crush weapons?

Against low defence, it can outperform weapons like the Dragon Mace or Sarachnis Cudgel. However, against higher defence monsters, single-hit weapons like the Abyssal Bludgeon, Zamorakian Hasta (on crush), or Inquisitor's Mace will generally provide better DPS due to higher accuracy on a single roll.