The Ultimate Guide to Best-in-Slot Gear for Old School RuneScape

Introduction

Best-in-Slot (BIS) gear in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) is the highest-quality equipment available for your character's combat abilities. Equipping your character with the appropriate BIS gear is crucial for maximizing damage output and survivability in both Player versus Environment (PvE) and Player versus Player (PvP) content. This comprehensive guide will provide you with detailed information on the best gear for each combat style, along with tips and strategies for obtaining and upgrading your gear.

Melee

Weapons

• 2-Handed:
  • Scythe of Vitur (Tier 92)
  • Elder Maul (Tier 82)
  • Abyssal Bludgeon (Tier 75)
• 1-Handed:
  • Dragon Claws (Tier 65)
  • Zamorakian Hasta (Tier 75)
  • Armadyl Crossbow (Tier 80)

Armor

• Helmet:
  • Helm of Neitiznot (Tier 70)
  • Slayer Helmet (Tier 75)
• Body:
  • Bandos Chestplate (Tier 75)
  • Armadyl Chestplate (Tier 80)
• Legs:
  • Bandos Tassets (Tier 75)
  • Armadyl Chainskirt (Tier 80)
• Boots:
  • Primordial Boots (Tier 80)
  • Dragon Boots (Tier 60)
• Gloves:
  • Dragon Gloves (Tier 60)
  • Barrows Gloves (Tier 70)

Accessories

• Necklace:
  • Amulet of Torture (Tier 95)
  • Amulet of Fury (Tier 75)
• Ring:
  • Berserker Ring (i) (Tier 84)
  • Warrior Ring (i) (Tier 75)
• Cape:
  • Infernal Cape (Tier 99)
  • Fire Cape (Tier 80)

Ranged

Weapons

• Ranged:
  • Twisted Bow (Tier 80)
  • Armadyl Crossbow (Tier 80)
  • Dragon Hunter Crossbow (Tier 80)
• Ammunition:
  • Ruby Bolts (e) (Tier 87)
  • Diamond Bolts (e) (Tier 85)

Armor

• Helmet:
  • Void Ranger Helm (Tier 88)
  • Slayer Helmet (i) (Tier 75)
• Body:
  • Armadyl Chestplate (Tier 80)
  • Karil's Leathertop (Tier 70)
• Legs:
  • Armadyl Chainskirt (Tier 80)
  • Karil's Leather Skirt (Tier 70)
• Boots:
  • Primordial Boots (Tier 80)
  • Dragon Boots (Tier 60)
• Gloves:
  • Armadyl Gloves (Tier 80)
  • Barrows Gloves (Tier 70)

Accessories

• Necklace:
  • Necklace of Anguish (i) (Tier 80)
  • Amulet of Fury (Tier 75)
• Ring:
  • Archer's Ring (i) (Tier 84)
  • Warrior Ring (i) (Tier 75)
• Cape:
  • Arceuus Faith Cape (Tier 80)
  • Fire Cape (Tier 80)

Magic

Weapons

• Main-hand:
  • Trident of the Swamp (Tier 75)
  • Sanginesti Staff (Tier 82)
• Off-hand:
  • Kodai Wand (Tier 82)
  • Tome of Fire (Tier 80)

Armor

• Helmet:
  • Ancestral Hat (Tier 80)
  • Ahrim's Hood (Tier 70)
• Body:
  • Ancestral Robe Top (Tier 80)
  • Ahrim's Robe Top (Tier 70)
• Legs:
  • Ancestral Robe Bottom (Tier 80)
  • Ahrim's Robe Skirt (Tier 70)
• Boots:
  • Primordial Boots (Tier 80)
  • Mystic Boots (Tier 70)
• Gloves:
  • Ancestral Gloves (Tier 80)
  • Ahrim's Gloves (Tier 70)

Accessories

• Necklace:
  • Necklace of Anguish (Tier 80)
  • Amulet of Fury (Tier 75)
• Ring:
  • Seers' Ring (i) (Tier 84)
  • Warrior Ring (i) (Tier 75)
• Cape:
  • Max Cape (Tier 99)
  • Fire Cape (Tier 80)

Hybrid

Hybrid gear combines elements of multiple combat styles, allowing you to switch between them quickly. This can be particularly useful in situations where you encounter different types of enemies that require different combat approaches.

Weapons

• Melee:
  • Abyssal Bludgeon (Tier 75)
  • Dragon Claws (Tier 65)
• Ranged:
  • Armadyl Crossbow (Tier 80)
  • Dragon Hunter Crossbow (Tier 80)
• Magic:
  • Trident of the Seas (Tier 70)
  • Sanginesti Staff (Tier 82)

Armor

• Helmet:
  • Slayer Helmet (i) (Tier 75)
  • Justiciar Helmet (Tier 90)
• Body:
  • Armadyl Chestplate (Tier 80)
  • Justiciar Chestguard (Tier 90)
• Legs:
  • Armadyl Chainskirt (Tier 80)
  • Justiciar Legguards (Tier 90)
• Boots:
  • Primordial Boots (Tier 80)
  • Dragon Boots (Tier 60)
• Gloves:
  • Barrows Gloves (Tier 70)
  • Justiciar Gloves (Tier 90)

Accessories

• Necklace:
  • Amulet of Glory (t) (Tier 80)
  • Amulet of Fury (Tier 75)
• Ring:
  • Ring of Suffering (i) (Tier 84)
  • Warrior Ring (i) (Tier 75)
• Cape:
  • Fire Cape (Tier 80)
  • Ava's Accumulator (Tier 75)

Tier List

The following table provides a tier list of best-in-slot gear for each combat style.

Obtaining and Upgrading Gear

Obtaining BIS gear can be a lengthy and challenging process, but it is essential for maximizing your character's performance. Here are some tips:

• PvE: Defeat high-level bosses, complete raids, and participate in minigames that reward BIS gear.
• PvP: Participate in the Wilderness or other PvP areas where you can earn rewards from player kills.
• Skilling: Train your skills, such as Mining, Smithing, and Crafting, to create your own gear or obtain resources to trade for gear.
• Grand Exchange: Buy and sell gear on the Grand Exchange, the in-game marketplace.

Upgrading BIS gear is another important step in enhancing your character's combat abilities. Here are some methods:

• Enhancing: Augment your gear with the Smithing or Fletching skills to add stat bonuses.
• Degrading: Use your gear in combat to decrease its durability and unlock additional stat bonuses.
• Imbuing: Imbue your gear with the Slayer or Wilderness skills to enhance its special effects.

Tips and Strategies

• Prioritize upgrading your weapons. Weapons are typically the most important pieces of BIS gear,