OSRS Melee Gear Upgrade Guide 2021 - Increase DPS Efficiently

Upgrading your melee gear can get overwhelming. Where do you start? What do you buy? Today I guide you through all the key upgrades your account must have for melee training. / kaozbender_
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00:00 - Intro
00:36 - Things to note
01:38 - Early game
04:27 - Mid game
06:12 - Late game
08:13 - End game
09:03 - Honorable mentions
09:19 - Outro

[@trevorthearcher8919]

Good concise video. Just getting back into OSRS after 7 years and this really helped me a lot. Earned that sub my G

[@n3onize]

The most important upgrade is ornament kits 👌

[@ThisWhiteGuy]

And angler gloves

[@michaelschuler2711]

Nah it's your weapon other items just give little stats

[@michaelschuler2711]

Who really cares about one or two max hits that's a small small increase you can barely tell over time

[@coensmit6352]

@@ThisWhiteGuy q

[@michaelschuler2711]

@Josh how many times do you even hit your max hit?... lmfao like 2hp a kill...

[@kylehern3554]

I already know he’s gonna make me play barbarian assault :(

[@KaozOSRS]

Torso: "I'm inevitable"

[@underachiever8532]

Only took me 5 hours on mobile not too bad :)

[@Xepent]

Torso is so easy if you just log in and do it

[@legendarysixsamurai-shien402]

I used "Ba services" to leech cost 40m but they did it for me in like 40 mins so worth it

[@PENTVH]

I was regretting this aswell finally buckled down and got in a couple hours on mobile.

[@tylerwaltz7785]

Thank you for this guide. I've recently downloaded OSRS and returned to it with the group I played with back then! I've always been a skiller, so a guide on combat and quests is super helpful. I've never done Dragon Slayer and had to wait for dragon plate! The content and layout of this is superb, and helps me get the required steps done.

[@KaozOSRS]

Glad to hear you liked it so much, Tyler! Best of luck on your new journey :)

[@MrYyelo]

Thanks mate I'm at about 9:39, recently bought a serp but didnt think to go for Torture next. Thanks.

[@jlima5509]

For cape in early game, if you manage to get lots of quest points as fast aa possible, legends cape could be a fairly budget option with ok defenses.

[@felectric2732]

ive been playing for awhile but had no direction. this was a huge help!

[@KaozOSRS]

Glad you found it useful :)

[@michaelsnachez5747]

I got my first full inv at Sarachnis! I had too leave the room after every kill to redoes and eat buttttt it’s a big improvement from days prior where I died too minions, now I’m just getting kc too get my 2.4m I spent on recovering my gear after I died back. Very excited too have a new boss under my belt and too have prayer switching getting easier so I can go and take on new bosses

[@ShadySlade]

I subscribed on two accounts. You’re so under rated and produce such quality content. I love your videos.

[@H1ttMan108]

so what if I hate barb assault and refuse to do it, any suggestions on other chest slots? I know some of the people don't do it there has to be others

[@thesmallraptor4316]

Something to note on radas blessing 4, you only need 90 slayer (boost with wild pie) not 95 as you only need to kill a regular hydra, which you can do off task, unlike the alchemical hydra

[@KaozOSRS]

Correct! Thanks for that. Forgot about the boost for a second. 90 Slayer still a bit steep tho haha.

[@Dijits]

BRO WHAT!? OMG I can finish the diary yay!!!

[@andrewhatch5890]

What’s the estimated playtime to achieve all this, 2 months in game time?

[@MistaTurdburgerz]

Thx for including the name next to the pic for my screenshots 😅😅 I’ll just rewatch if i need the items actual name lmao

[@yohjia4481]

Would should I get ? Rapier or Osman Fang?

[@Lil_TuT]

What's the song in the intro please sum1 any1 help

[@6500s1]

delay bandos chestplate until the very last item, gives nothing, costs money, torso is enough most of the time. And there are at least 5 platebodies with better defence stats than BCP as well :)

[@KaozOSRS]

You need DS2 for the Ferocious Gloves. Things to note from some feedback: Prims and Faceguard **could** take priority over BCP and tassets. Realistically, since both "groups" of items are almost the same price, they are interchangeable in the build path. Slight modification could be Prims > Faceguard > Tassets > BCP. I just put them that way because I like Bandos armor a lot more. Slight bias hehe. Leave your thoughts below :)

[@Kretserud]

I fail to see how upgrading helm past normal neitiznot is worth it considering melee should be mostly trained from slayer.

[@KaozOSRS]

@@Kretserud Max hits.

[@Kretserud]

@@KaozOSRS I have barely used my Faceguard after getting it other than bossing, which you won't really do much of on the level you are recommending getting Face guard. Slayer helm and normal Neitiznot is better money spent IMO.

[@SunOsprey]

bcp should be last, it only gives defense over the torso. tassets have 1 str bonus over obby legs so not a huge upgrade. prims should take priority because they're useful in all cases (usable with max melee, proselyte, and void), then neitiznot, then finally bandos and avernic. advising bandos so early just because you like it personally is dumb to be honest. gonna lead new players astray

[@clashoclan3371]

@@Kretserud How about raids and Bossing

[@FaillietYT]

I needed this video!! Great video! U got a new subscriber

[@KaozOSRS]

Thanks Jeroen!

[@clashoclan3371]

Tip if you're lvl 40 and somehow dont want to do dragon slayer 1, you can use rock shell platebody instead of a rune plarebody, Venezuelan style!.

[@happy_feet546]

Video Needed, much appreciated!!!!!!!

[@Tyler-yv1yd]

What’s your opinion on full obsidian with b neck and cape? Lvl 80 combat and that was the first thing I bought when I finally became a member this month

[@KaozOSRS]

Not a bad start :)

[@milanvanwelden9952]

How about the Brimstone ring? That not good?

[@KRG30001]

This the guide i been lookin for

[@KaozOSRS]

Wait until you see the most recent one going over all 3 styles combined 👀👀

[@Pondredia]

Does this still work well?

[@kelzanlienbre4642]

yo been loving the videos keep it up

[@KaozOSRS]

Hey thanks a lot! Not slowing any time soon. Got a solid schedule for at least 5 weeks til I have to brainstorm again haha.

[@RickyVWorld]

Why not Barrows legs over Obsidian? Barrows seems to have more defence and Obsidian has a 1 str bonus, but which is worth it? Also, if you say barrows, which barrows? Anyone feel free to answer, thanks!

[@clashoclan3371]

Torag, dharok or verac. Verac plateskirt is the best cause of the 4+ prayer bonus.

[@SchwererGustavThe800mm]

My build grants me +131 str bonus. Berserker helm, fighter torso, fremenik kilt, climbing boots, strength amulet, berserker ring and barrelchest anchor :]

[@WildYews]

Another banger of a video

[@doublea9701]

just subbed def lookin forward to the range gear vid

[@georgehennen507]

really love this guide, alot more noob friendly than any other

[@KaozOSRS]

Thanks George!

[@Toonamik]

im trying to google, that mid game weapon upgrade! asorack miscadual? lol youtube built in subtitles show its a schedule

[@FataMorganien]

great video mate

[@GM-122]

You should definitely get a warrior ring as soon as you get members, so right when you get the glory and stuff. The ring is only 26k lmao

[@andrewnuske4404]

Good video my guy subbed!!

[@KaozOSRS]

Hey thanks a lot!

[@rereariflili6894]

Is there any req for the ferocious gloves Or i just need 80stat lvl ?

[@KaozOSRS]

Dragon Slayer 2 to make the gloves at Lithkren

[@rereariflili6894]

@@KaozOSRS ty bro

[@conservat1vepatr1ot]

Hm. Surprised abyssal dagger didn’t make the list. Maybe it was more expensive a year ago? Just got mine for 1.7m and I’m staying in it for a long time.

[@AssyTheNator]

Abby dagger is cheap now and can train strength and poison.

[@christianpederson7744]

Small Correction: The ‘Helm of Neiznot’ is actually not a DPS upgrade over the ‘Berserker’s Helm’; they offer identical Stats apart from the Nezzy offering a +3 Prayer Bonus and also doesn’t give any negative bonuses to Range or Magic Attack. For Melee DPS purposes, it’s identical to the berserker helm but does offer a solid amount of additional prayer bonus.

[@Prushka]

@@LuminousSteel not really, since it just slows down prayer usage instead of boosting the effects of prayers

[@abdulrahmanm2822]

hello Kazo , i quit rune scape 7 years ago i just back to the game i shocked that's everything is changed i can't play in my main acc in old school i have to begin from lvl 3 so.. please can you tell me what should i do or how can i play in my main acc in old school .. and thanks for your help .

[@KaozOSRS]

You cannot transfer an RS3 acc to Oldschool. If you haven't played OSRS you have to start from scratch.

[@ultimateironman1]

do you have any tips on how to make all the money for these weapons?

[@KaozOSRS]

I have tons of money making videos you csn watch and find something for your account

[@zraxxis9559]

Was surprised to not see the Granite chest piece somewhere before the fighter torso. It's a minor upgrade from rune plate, and very inexpensive

[@MrBrandonLee]

no lie. I give people wearing rune free granite all the time.

[@wardedman12]

​@@MrBrandonLeewya lool i could use granite

[@Dripsss]

Amazing content

[@yinon9905]

i'm a big fan!! watching this video again and again can you do a new updated video ?

[@Vntichrist]

Please @kaozosrs

[@jlima5509]

Also for berserker ring imbue, soul wars is a good and fast option if you know what you are doing

[@underachiever8532]

I’m 86 combat level how long would it take to imbued with a support role strategy

[@jlima5509]

@@underachiever8532 if you manage to sacrifice enough shards and bury enough bones, should take an hour - at max 2 hours Just remember to observe how your team is doing. If they are on the offense, gather shards and sacrifice. If they are being pushed to the defense, gather bones and bury them

[@Chris349]

One question: is getting the fighter's torso worth it? I am using obsidian plate body and legs with the plan to save up for bandos gear. Wondering if I should get torso in between.

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

You should get torso and delay Bandos top until much later than he said in my opinion.

[@Kitbats]

Eyyy is that some RS3 music? Underrated af

[@KaozOSRS]

Hell yeah! I love it :)

[@digiac4027]

My recommendation is to skip the dfs altogether since it's 1 strength bonus (which most of the time won't even give you a max hit) vs roughly 30 accuracy I'd also get a tentacle whip alongside your regular whip for high level content before getting ferocious gloves Bandos chestplate is literally useless, it's a 20m gp sink Get primordial boots before tassets because they're an accuracy boost AND have the same exact strength bonus as the tassets Primordials are cheaper than tassets aswell

[@smiley.6534]

Why is there a stigma around getting the fighter's torso? The minigame is quite fun and doesn't take long at all.

[@bigsmoke4511]

Done it on mobile super quick and i had fun lol

[@clashoclan3371]

I got fighter torso and I wasnt even playing the minigame properly. And got flamed a bunch of times too.

[@trentsdetails3589]

Yeah I got mine quick and still use it at 100 combat :p

[@hellenvanbergehenegouwen5080]

From level 40 attack I’m using the brine sabre. Isn’t that better than rune scimitar?

[@KaozOSRS]

I think the difference is almost nonexistent plus you won't use it for long hehe

[@hellenvanbergehenegouwen5080]

@@KaozOSRS is the dragon platebody worth getting? Currently have 60 str 60 attack 60 def

[@KaozOSRS]

@@hellenvanbergehenegouwen5080 Not at all especially since it's more expensive. A piece of barrows for your top armor slot should be a lot better at 70 when you get there. In the meantime, Dragon Chainbody might be a better option :)

[@hellenvanbergehenegouwen5080]

@@KaozOSRS Allright sir will do thx for the tip

[@coasteraddict10]

You should get fighter torso ASAP as you only need 40 def

[@KloPoon]

I like how "get fire cape" is like step 2

[@clashoclan3371]

Fire cape is easy to get but people exaggerate the difficulty of the fight caves which scare alot of noobs.

[@ballzz2thewall]

Jad is not that hard, the problem is that its so hard to train for Jad since it takes a considerable time investment to get there. Vorkath (non quest version) is way harder but I beat it before beating Jad since I could just die and try again 15 times in 1 hour.

[@NelRogge]

good tips, but please dont use those GP amounts like 41,000k instead of 41m, its hard to digest since it's not commonly referred as that

[@KaozOSRS]

Thought about doing that for the late upgrades but I wanted more "accurate" proces even tho they will always been changing haha

[@flawless7019]

@@KaozOSRS it's more professional to have a lot of numbers ;)

[@Yurei-rc9db]

Would you make a guide on void armor? I only understand from videos years ago that its good for vorkath thats it.

[@KaozOSRS]

Not really. I wouldn't make a video on something I don't fully understand lol. I only use it on COX, TOB and Vorkath (range), don't know where else it can be used. I guess pking

[@-Apollo-13]

A lot of people seem to use to it at Corp as well.

[@clashoclan3371]

Void is good for pking, especially with heavy ballista oh god.

[@silverosrc]

honestly, I would say the avernic isn't worth it until getting a scythe or tbow since it's a pretty big money sink (thought not as much as it used to be) that won't help you with a rebuild later on but that's my hot take.

[@MibuInMalibu]

I disagree respectfully. It is a good dps boost, much more accuracy too

[@Chaoticfulisade]

you swap an obby cape for +2 stab and prayer bonus, losing +7-9 in all def stats and then upgrade it to a legend's cape that is still +2 shitter than the obby cape? WTF?

[@6500s1]

honorable mention for lower budget instead of the bludgeon = abyssal dagger

[@darthray1455]

Is justiciar a good option?

[@clashoclan3371]

Nope its mostly just for defense. No strength bonus but makes you an invincible super tank with the dinhs bulwark lol.

[@ReviewedByAndy]

Fails to mention how annoying underground pass was when talking about RFD lol. JK, this guide is incredibly thorough!

[@scogentaz9824]

How do you expect to get the money to afford the late game stuff? I am in mid to late game and most of my stats are in the 70s and 80s. I play daily and often. I must be doing something wrong because there is no way I can make millions to afford bandos.

[@pablitoperez9109]

There’s so many ways to make easy millions. How are you doin so far now?

[@HieronymousLex]

Just buy the gear you can afford and keep training your account. Most of these items are pretty late game. If you want a couple of things to focus on that will get your account to a place where you’re making better money, train your slayer skill and do questing until you can kill vorkath

[@WLOfails]

I feel yeah. It feels like mid level combat makes next to nothing in terms of money. I'm constantly broke and poor despite doing few hours of slayer each day, making 20k gp per hour at 56 slayer, whereas I can go charge orbs for 450k gp per hour...

[@flookie7685]

i went from 47 to 60 defence at the warriors guild. just get 65 att and str and then stay there til you get d defender. afterwards go do freminnik isles for the nezzy helm

[@Julian-mr5bx]

nice efficiency tip

[@N0H0N0RZAY]

Also brimstone ring over base zerker ring

[@N0H0N0RZAY]

Why did you skip over dragon chain/plate body? Straight from rune to fighter torso seems a lil bit of a stretch. Should be dragon chain at least in between those two. And obby legs over dragon platelegs??? Dragon legs are better stat wise. Not sure why you left dragon out of your lineup

[@KaozOSRS]

Dragon armor = not dps. You ok?

[@kodystrange4926]

Why didn't mole slippers make the list????

[@thedog4499]

Use the quest helper on runelite

[@hqnevl48]

It would have been nice to actually see the names of the items on screen ... I have no idea what you said at 4:40ish ... had to go to the Wiki and find the item. ):

[@KaozOSRS]

You're correct. If I ever update this guide I'll for sure do that. Thanks, Julia :)

[@ucthiennguyen3213]

Love your content bro

[@KaozOSRS]

Appreciate that my man :)

[@ucthiennguyen3213]

@@KaozOSRS keep up with the good work :3

[@SimonAndAppa]

the price for blade of sealdor is wildly incorrect. especially the corrupted version. this video must have been edited a couple weeks before it was posted? since may 30 they are sitting above 100m before corrupting, which costs somewhere between 15m-20m in itself.

[@KaozOSRS]

It was planned like 5 days before releasing and the blade skyrocketed. That's why I said prices will vary, to avoid comments like these lmao.

[@SimonAndAppa]

@@KaozOSRS must have missed the "prices may vary but" my bad. :)

[@KaozOSRS]

I mean it was only the first disclaimer xdxdxd

[@remcomoerland1780]

We all know that dragon armor and a dragon 2h sword is tge best gear

[@alextrelka2131]

"Since we are in the questing mood." We are never in the questing mood my friend

[@iStraightUpTroll]

So where does the obby set fall in here?

[@KaozOSRS]

Use obsidian platebody instead of torso if you prefer buying it instead of doing BA.

[@clashoclan3371]

Obby set is good for crabs and nmz, I don't think it's good for slayer and bossing. cause it's accuracy and defense are so low.

[@Prushka]

just got an enhanced crystal weapon seed at 6 corrupted gauntlet kc, literally doubled my bank and quadrupled my cashstack, time for some upgrades

[@jdangel6892]

I don't get how the avernic defender is so low. It gives great stats and it's a better upgrade that d boots over primordial boots. It is a little more expensive that the primordial boots but not by much with today's prices.

[@iraqy999]

today u can get 4x prims for the price of the hilt

[@jerryotis4984]

Why does everyone forget castle wars boots! Red = steel, white = mith and yellow = addy.

[@ThirdXavier]

DFS is worse DPS than a dragon defender in nearly all cases, even at Vorkath defender is the higher DPS choice. The only use for DFS is afking dragon tasks or if youre meleeing skeletal/ancient wyverns. I also think it would have been worth it to mention sidegrades, like hasta/lance and spec weapons, especially SGS and BGS/Dragon Warhammer/Dclaws. I got a lance right after getting ferocious gloves and amulet of torture and did not regret it. money from vorkath/KBD and slayer tasks helped my bank.

[@Miiidge]

Don’t think you mentioned the tentacle whip at 75 atk, this should probably be before ferocious gloves and the faceguard. People dont like it because it degrades but it takes a lot longer to degrade than you think!

[@KaozOSRS]

I don't like degrading gear. Personal bias.

[@clashoclan3371]

It's not good unless you a staker

[@BGyZyUMs]

@@clashoclan3371 not true. Tentacle whip is so good for slayer and easily be able to buy it back once degraded.

[@clashoclan3371]

@@BGyZyUMs Yeah changed my mind it's actually pretty good.

[@audriusg1536]

Is this guide still good for today? started to play again..

[@KaozOSRS]

It is :) only thing that's different is Torva at the very end

[@daMillenialTrucker]

You forgot to mention that you gotta do DS2 to wear ferocious gloves (:

[@KaozOSRS]

Added to the pinned comment omfg how could I forget that.

[@daMillenialTrucker]

@@KaozOSRS well that's what happens when you completely max out and get so used to having something for so long, you forget it's origins haha (:

[@lewis523]

An iron-man guide would be good please

[@alexlg9893]

Where is torva

[@SantaCIaus404]

Honestly there's no recent videos on YT about Elite Voids, and use of it. I think there's too much speculation about it, and they are underrated. Mostly at cox, main styles where player receives damage is Magic and Range, and Voids has super high magic and range defense compared to blessed d'hides and even full ancestral. I've done comparison of Full Ahrims and best in slot jewelry and Elite void, and there was only one max hit difference. Only full ancestral gave +2 max damage and more accuracy.

[@TheRealBallista420]

Nice video

[@KaozOSRS]

Thanks!

[@TravisTheMaximus]

What capes can you get in f2p?

[@KaozOSRS]

Literally nothing useful. Color capes and maybe a cabbage cape.

[@TravisTheMaximus]

@@KaozOSRS oh :(

[@ajjabajja9155]

f2p is just a tester for the game really, its nothing serious. upgrade as soon as you can and you wont regret it :D

[@SippyKupp]

I got amulet of fury before 65 def

[@thotgotti6864]

THESE GAME INFO VIDS ARE THE FUTURE OF GUIDES ON KZbin. EVENTUALLY YOU WATCH ALL THE PVP STUFF AND REALIZE THERES NO KNOWLEDGE UNLIKE THESE INFO VIDS

[@Liam-km4gs]

range next ?

[@KaozOSRS]

Of course :D Out on Wednesday!

[@tastelessarcher9639]

Just 5 levels off of 95 slayer to get that elite diary done!

[@petermitchell7851]

40m for the avernic defender… I wish.

[@autistusmaximus8040]

what about dwh or bgs

[@sup_my_bwana]

Bossing items

[@KaozOSRS]

Nice items. This is strictly for DPS but I'll answer you here. You could buy either item after around 6:45 whenever your budget allows. I might actually make a video comparing both items :)

[@ErikGsson]

love ur content, but seeing only one livestream on top of my subfeed all the time is annoying, why not use twitch?

[@KaozOSRS]

I don't like Twitch as a company. If you don't like it by all means ignore it or unsubscribe lol. I'll do it every day.

[@ErikGsson]

@@KaozOSRS Thanks for answering! I agree on twitch not beeing a good company, Im just annoyed about livestreams taking up alot of real estate where subfeed videos should be. I’m kinda sad to unsub just because of that. Well, maybe there will be a stream section one day :)

[@KaozOSRS]

@@ErikGsson If you're annoyed by a single video being on your feed that's kinda weak mental, but you do you, bro.

[@salmiac-3105]

that thumbnail is kind of hilarious

[@KaozOSRS]

From noob to chad

[@Frutknuck]

No matter how many videos i watch telling me how great fighter torso is I will never go back to Barb assault unless it’s updated.

[@likemusicnotcomments]

the time it takes to do quests is used better getting out of the mid game sooner....and getting better upgrades from the late game....making 5 extra melee str stupid...

[@quasimodo4732]

warrior ring?

[@KaozOSRS]

Trash

[@codkavenskas4616]

Abyssal blungeon best crush weap and much cheaper

[@vZammy]

ferro gloves u need ds2

[@mikealasmar3818]

Bro where the heck is the f2p boots from stronghold of security... Those are way way way way better than regular boots

[@flackenstien]

Imagine having Fremmy quests done before replacing cb brace with RFD gloves of equivalent or higher stats.

[@Lollaksyotuube]

Why just rune defender?

[@KaozOSRS]

Levels. If you're already 60 defence obv go for Drago right away :)

[@Lollaksyotuube]

@@KaozOSRS Oh, right. Makes sense, thanks!

[@idrisbevan178]

I would personally use torag's platelgs instead of obsidian platelegs. They are better statistically and are cheaper.

[@KaozOSRS]

None of the Barrows armor pieces have Strength bonus. Sorry, you're wrong lol.

[@idrisbevan178]

@@KaozOSRS Obsidian platelegs only give +1 strength. Torag's platelegs are 2x as good in pretty much every aspect in terms of defence. The defence advantage makes it worth it.

[@KaozOSRS]

@@idrisbevan178 Nah lol

[@HieronymousLex]

@@KaozOSRS to be fair, you’re the one recommending BCP before prims in this very video. You made the exact same decision as him by not going for the +1 str instead. Yeah, it might not technically be as optimal, but people can make choices for themselves and choosing to have one less str bonus than the maximum possible with your account doesn’t make you “wrong” in any way.

[@Liam-km4gs]

yessirrrrr needed this

[@enochwithcats7423]

tf u mean big number hit good

[@Liam-km4gs]

@@enochwithcats7423 huh

[@enochwithcats7423]

@@Liam-km4gs big number big good