Gear progression in Runescape isn’t as linear as other games within the same genre. Whether one is playing restrictive a build (like a pure), lacking wealth or attacking certain enemies will affect what gear you will use. Having said that, there is still a general progression path for OSRS Gear, and this guide will serve to point you in the right direction. You might also be interested in our RS3 gear progression guide.
If you’re looking for cheap gear, head on over to our OSRS Items page. Or, stock up on some OSRS Gold to buy gear on the Grand Exchange.
What should I know
about OSRS Gear?
As you level up, more gear will become available depending on your combat stats and quests unlocked. One unique aspect about RuneScape is that you can get max combat stats using cheap, low-level gear while sacrificing experience rates. You may mix or match pieces of gear at any level if you can’t afford some upgrades, especially from raids or treasure trail drops.
Melee Gear Progression
Melee consists of
3-skills: Attack, Strength, and Defense. These skills can be trained in any order, although an emphasis
should be put on Strength for end-game efficiency. It can take longer to train
all three melee stats compared to range or magic, but it is ideal for end-game
content.
Here is a general path
on how you should upgrade your melee training gear:
1-20 Str/Att/Def:
Full iron without kite shieldAmulet of StrengthEvent RPG – (fastest melee weapon with the best DPS until level 20 stats)Iron bootsCombat Bracelet
20+ Str/Att/Def:
Full mithril with kite
shieldMithril ScimitarAmulet of Strength or
FuryMithril boots
30+ Str/Att/Def:
Full Adamantite with
kite shieldAdamantite ScimitarAmulet of Strength or
FuryAdamantite Boots
40+ Str/Att/Def:
Berserker helmet (at
level 45 defense)Fighter Torso or Rune
PlatebodyRune platelegs or
Fremennik kiltBrine saber or Granite
Hammer (at 50+ attack and strength)Rune Boots or Climbing
BootsRune DefenderRune gloves or Regen
BraceletAmulet of Fury or
Strength
60+ Str/Att/Def:
Full obsidian armor: helmet, legs, chest plateObsidian SwordDragon DefenderBerserker NecklaceImbued Berserkers’ RingBarrows GlovesDragon BootsFire Cape
Note: The full obsidian set may be used until Level 99
if training at nightmare zone
75+ Str/Att/Def (End
Game):
Serpentine HelmBandos Chestplate and TassetsAvernic defender or Dragonfire ShieldInferno CapePrimordial bootsAmulet of TortureImbued Berserker RingPossible weapons include: Ghrazi rapier (stab), Abyssal tentacle (slash), Abyssal bludgeon, or Zamorakian hasta
Range Gear Progression
Range is a skill that
has easier linear progression as accuracy and max hits go up within just one
skill. Most high-level
equipment will require a minimum defense level, which can be trained with
long-range or with melee—which is more efficient. Otherwise, a pure can remain
one defense and access most equipment with a few exceptions.
Here is a general path
on how you should upgrade your range training gear:
1 Range:
Leather Armor: cowl,
body, chapsCombat BraceletIron knivesAmulet of Fury or
GloryRanger Boots (if your
budget allows it)
20+ Range:
Studded Leather Armor:
body (with 20 defense) and chapsCoifAmulet of Fury or
GloryMithril Gloves (with
RFD partially completed)Frog Leather Boots
(with 25 range and defense)Mithril knives
30+ Range:
Maple Shortbow with
steel arrows or higherFull Snakeskin armor
(with 30 defense): coif, body, chaps, boots, and vambracesAmulet of Fury or
Glory
40-70 Range:
Chromatic dragonhide
armor: body (with 40 defense), chaps and vambracesRune Crossbow with
broad bolts (with 55 slayer) or enchanted boltsRanger Boots or
Snakeskin Boots
70 Range:
Black or blessed
dragonhide armor: body (with 40 defense), chaps, coif, and boots.Armadyl crossbow with
enchanted boltsArmadyl god bookRune, Dragon or
Barrows GauntletsAva’s accumulator
75-99 Range (End Game):
Armadyl Armor (with 70
Defense): coif, body, and chapsPegasian boots (with
75 defense)Twisted Buckler (with
75 defense)Necklace of AnguishToxic Blowpipe or
Twisted Bow – This depends on the type of damage needed.Imbued Archers’ RingBarrows glovesAva’s assembler
Magic Gear Progression
Magic is unique in the
sense that the majority of gear affects the only accuracy rather than maximum
damage. Because of this,
players may hybrid defensive gear and neglect magic bonus with most PvM or PvP
setups unless the target enemy has very high defense.
Here is a general path
on how you should upgrade your magic training gear:
1 Magic:
Zamorak robe top &
bottomGnome hatAny elemental staff
needed for your spellsAmulet of MagicSeers Ring
20+ Magic:
Xerician robes (with
10 defense): hat, top, bottomAncient book or
Broodoo Shield (with 25 defense)
40+ Magic:
Mystic Robes: Hat,
top, bottom, boots, and glovesMystic elemental
stavesTome of Fire (50
Magic)Iban’s Staff (50
Magic)
60+ magic
Infinity Robes (with
25 defense)Any God Cape (after
completing The Mage Arena)Mage’s Book, Tome of
Fire, or Malediction ward (with 60 defense)Mystic elemental
staff, Ancient Staff or Slayer’s staff
75+ Magic (End Game):
Ancestral Armor (with
65 defense)Arcane Spirit Shield
(with 75 defense and 70 Prayer)Any Imbued God CapeOccult necklaceImbued Seers RingTormented braceletEternal Boots (with 75
defense)Weapons include:
Mystic Smoke Staff, Kodai Wand, Staff of the Dead, or a Toxic Trident
Void Knight Equipment
Void knight equipment is considered to be end-game gear but it is circumstantial. It is used to tribrid between magic, range, and melee depending on which hood you wear. This can also be an economical alternative to high-end gear, especially for ironmen that can’t really get rare drops using low-level gear.
The requirements for Void Knight gear is 42 attack, strength, defense, range, magic, and 22 prayer. There is a hood for each combat style that includes: melee (10% to damage), rage (10% to damage) and magic (45% to accuracy). Upgrading to Elite void gives prayer bonus and an additional 2.5% increase to magic and range damage.
Wrap-up
If you are going for max combat, or are aiming to
unlock high-level content, this OSRS Gear
guide will serve you well while leveling up. It should be noted that training
slayer will sometimes require special gear, including the Slayer Helmet (I)
when working towards a higher level. Otherwise, these gear setups should be
more than apt for PvM or training.
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