Welcome to the world of Gielinor, where your journey to become a formidable melee warrior in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) begins. Melee combat is one of the most straightforward yet engaging skills to level up, requiring a blend of strategy, patience, and a bit of grinding. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you master your melee skills efficiently.
1. Understanding Melee Skills
Melee combat in OSRS consists of three primary skills:
- Attack: Determines your accuracy.
- Strength: Influences your damage output.
- Defence: Affects your ability to withstand attacks.
2. Starting Out
- Choose the Right Class: If you’re starting a new account, consider choosing a melee-focused class like the Warrior or Ranger (for ranged and melee).
- Initial Equipment: Begin with bronze weapons and armor. As you gain levels, upgrade to better materials like iron, steel, and so on.
3. Training Methods by Level
Early Levels (1-20)
- Goblins in Lumbridge: Great for beginners. They’re weak and drop bones which can be used for Prayer experience.
- Cows in Lumbridge: Good for both Attack and Strength. They drop cowhides which can be tanned for Crafting experience.
Mid Levels (20-50)
- Hill Giants at Edgeville Dungeon: They offer decent experience and are relatively close to a bank.
- Monks at Edgeville Monastery: For a change, monks provide good experience and are easy to kill.
High Levels (50-99)
- Rock Crabs at the Fishing Guild: Ideal for AFK training. They’re slow attackers, allowing you to eat and fight without much attention.
- Giants at the Chaos Temple: For those looking to train all three melee skills simultaneously. They hit hard, so bring good food.
4. Efficient Training Tips
- Use of Special Attacks: Certain weapons have special attacks that can increase your combat efficiency. For example, the Dragon Dagger’s special attack can be used for quick kills.
- Prayer: Utilize protective prayers like Protect from Melee to reduce damage taken, allowing for longer training sessions.
- Food: Always have enough food. Early on, shrimps and sardines are cheap. Later, move to better foods like lobsters or sharks.
- Potions: Use Attack, Strength, and Defence potions to boost your stats temporarily, making training faster.
5. Questing for Experience
- Quests like “The Knight’s Sword” offer good melee experience. Many quests provide combat experience as rewards or through combat-related tasks.
6. Gear Upgrades
- Weapons: Progress from bronze to iron, steel, black, mithril, adamant, and eventually rune. Special weapons like the Abyssal Whip or Dragon Scimitar are great for higher levels.
- Armour: Upgrade your armor in the same order as weapons. Barrows equipment can be a significant upgrade for mid to high-level players.
7. Money Making
- Combat Training: Some methods like killing Chaos Druids can be profitable while training.
- Clue Scrolls: Engaging in clue scrolls can reward you with items that can be sold for profit.
8. Community and Resources
- Join a Clan: Being part of a clan can provide support, advice, and sometimes, help with supplies.
- OSRS Wiki: An invaluable resource for detailed guides, optimal training methods, and more.
Conclusion
Leveling up melee skills in OSRS is a journey filled with adventure and combat. With this guide, you’re well-equipped to start your path to becoming a melee master. Remember, consistency is key, and enjoying the process will make the grind feel less like work and more like an adventure. Good luck, and may your sword swing true!
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