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OSRS Melee Weapon Progression Guide

OSRS Melee Weapon Progression Guide

 

There are many types of Melee weapons in OSRS, each designed for a specific combat style: slash, stab, or crush as shown by the weapon's attack bonuses. This determines how well these weapons perform against different opponents since they are usually weaker against one of those styles. 

 

Melee weapons are usually the most cost-effective method of combat in OSRS, as players do not need ammunition or runes to use them. Although some degrade and need to be recharged, the cost of using most melee weapons is very low.

 

DPS on a sand crab to calculate the best melee weapon

To compare the melee weapons, we have compared their DPS on a sand crab. Higher DPS means higher XP per hour, and therefore it will be better to use for melee training. 

 

Melee weapon progression

The better your Attack level, the better the weapons you can use for Melee training. We have ordered the Melee training weapons from lowest to highest Attack requirements. Weapons with higher Attack requirements generally offer better DPS, leading to higher XP per hour.

 

 

Attack level

Strength level

Weapon

Ge price

Information

Bonuses

DPS on a Sand crabs

1

1

swift bladeSwift blade

10M

The Swift blade is a one-handed weapon that can be purchased from Justine’s stuff for 350 LMS points. It has no bonuses, but has an attack speed of 3.

  

2.960

1

1

ham jointHam Joint

2.5M

The Ham joint is a one-handed weapon that can be obtained as a rare reward from easy Treasure Trails

  

2.960

1

60

dragon warhammerDragon Warharmmer

24M GP

The Dragon Warhammer is one of the strongest warhammers available in OSRS. It requires 60 strength to wield and is obtained as an extremely rare drop from the Lizardman shaman. It is popular for its special attack known as Smash, as it can rapidly reduce the opponent’s defence by up to 30% and enable the player to deal 50% more damage per successful hit. It is quite a popular weapon for strength pures as it does not have an attack requirement while being able to deal a good amount of damage.
  • -4 slab attack bonus
  • -4 slash attack bonus
  • +95 crush attack bonus
  • +85 additional strength

3.419

30

1

adamant scimitarAdamant scimitar

1.4K

The Adamant scimitar is the fourth strongest scimitar and the best weapon to use for training at 30 attack and 1 strength
  • +6 slab attack bonus
  • +29 slash attack bonus
  • +28 additional strength

3.05

40

1

Brine SabreBrine Sabre

418K

Brine Sabres are dropped by Brine rats in the small cave during the Olaf’s quest. It is a better alternative to the Rune scimitar and can finish off Rockslugs without a bag of salt.
  • +7 stab attack bonus
  • +47 slash attack bonus
  • +46 additional strength

3.673

50

50

granite hammerGranite hammer

40K

Unlike most warhammers, the granite hammer has an attack speed of 4, similar to speed of scimitars, giving it more damage over time against low defence monsters.
  • +57 crush attack bonus
  • +56 additional strength

4.086

60

1

dragon scimitarDragon Scimitar

60K

This is the strongest scimitar in OSRS and requires completion of Monkey Madness I to wield.
  • +67 slash attack bonus
  • +66 additional strength

4.499

60

1

Toktz-xil-ak

  

This is one of the best weapons for training strength and the best to use at level 60 attack. When a Berserker necklace is equipped, it gains a 20% damage boost. The Obsidian armour also increases it’s melee attack and strength by 10%, increasing the DPS.
  • +47 stab attack bonus
  • +38 slash attack bonus
  • -2 crush attack bonus
  • +49 additional strength

3.875

70

1

abyssal tentacleAbyssal tentacle

  

An abyssal tentacle is a weapon made by combining a Kraken tentacle with an Abyssal whip. It also has a 25% chance to poison the opponent per hit.
  • +90 slash attack bonus
  • +75 crush attack bonus
  • +75 additional strength bonus

5.125

70

70

abyssal bludgeonAbyssal Bludgeon 

41M GP

The abyssal bludgeon is a two-handed crush weapon that players can equip with 70 attack and 70 strength. It is the best weapon for strength training at 70 attack and The Overseer can create it by combining the bludgeon axon, bludgeon claw, and bludgeon spine.
  • It offers a +102 crush attack bonus
  • It gives an additional +85 strength bonus

5.334

75

1

saradomin blessed swordSaradomin’s blessed sword

  

It is created by combining Saradomin’s tear with the Saradomin's sword. The blessed sword has +18 slash and +6 strength more than the normal type.
  • +60 crush attack bonus
  • +100 slash attack bonus
  • +88 additional strength bonus

5.131

80

1

inquisitor maceInquisitor’s mace

376M

Inquisitor’s mace is a one-handed crush weapon received as a drop from the Nightmare. It has identical bonuses with Ghrazi rapier and Blade of Saeldor and also has a +2 prayer bonus.
  • +52 attack bonus
  • +95 crush bonus
  • +89 strength bonus

5.33

80

1

ghrazi rapierGhrazi Rapier

45.2M GP

The Ghrazi rapier is a one-handed stab weapon known to provide the highest strength and stab bonus. It is one of the best weapons to use for combat as it has rapid attack, accuracy, and power.
  • +94 stab attack bonus
  • +55 slash attack bonus
  • +89 additional strength

5.332

82

1

osmumten fangOsmuten’s fang

12M GP

The Osmuten’s fang is a one-handed weapon obtained as a reward from Tombs of Amascut
  • +102 stab attack bonus
  • +75 slash attack bonus
    +103 strength bonus

4.66




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