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Chaos presents a comprehensive guide on melee gear progression for Old School Runescape, beginning from level 40 stats and focusing on efficient DPS improvement. Initially, he recommends free-to-play items like full rune armor and a rune scimitar, and upon gaining membership, players should prioritize buying items such as the amulet of glory and completing quests like Monkey Madness 1 for the dragon scimitar. Progression involves acquiring key equipment through several quests, such as the Fremennik Trials for the Berserker Helmet and the Recipe for Disaster for Barrows gloves. Further advancements include high-level items like the Abyssal Whip, Fire Cape, and Dragonfire Shield, and achieving higher melee stats to unlock specialized gear like the Berserker ring and Bandos armor. He also highlights advanced upgrades for end-game content, including the Infernal Cape and Scythe of Vitur, emphasizing their significant benefits despite their high costs. Lastly, honorable mentions include the abyssal bludgeon and Saradomin sword for strength training, and the amulet of blood fury for its lifesteal benefits, while concluding with an invitation for viewer feedback and a teaser for an upcoming ranged gear guide.
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In this part of the video, the creator, Chaos, introduces a melee gear progression guide for Old School Runescape. He outlines several key disclaimers: prices fluctuate, the guide starts with base level 40 stats, it targets unrestricted accounts but can also help Ironman accounts, assumes average wealth, excludes the Slayer helmet (focused on DPS outside Slayer), and skips niche gears like Inquisitor or Void. The progression begins with free-to-play gear including full rune armor, a rune scimitar, and an amulet of strength. Upon acquiring membership, players should buy items like the amulet of glory, a blessing, combat bracelet, rune boots, and optionally an obsidian cape or Ardougne cloak 1 from the easy achievement diary. The segment also suggests completing Monkey Madness 1 for the dragon scimitar and achieving level 60 attack, then targeting 65 attack and strength to access the Warrior’s Guild for the rune defender.
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In this segment of the video, the narrator talks about completing multiple quests to unlock key equipment and bonuses for improving combat capabilities. They start with the Fremennik Trials to get the Berserker Helmet for a strength bonus and then recommend doing the Fremennik Isles for the Nothern helm, which requires level 55 defense and offers higher DPS. They advise training to level 60 defense, returning to the Warriors’ Guild to obtain a Dragon Defender, and buying Dragon Boots for additional DPS. The narrative then guides on completing the Recipe for Disaster quest for Barrows gloves and mentions potentially challenging quests like Desert Treasure and Legends’ Quest, suggesting the Legends’ Cape for better defensive stats.
Further recommendations include participating in Barbarian Assault for the Fighter Torso to replace the Rune Platebody for increased strength. The progression discusses acquiring a Berserker Ring, Obsidian Legs, and a Kodai Wand, listing the order of priority based on budget. For higher performance, they suggest completing the King’s Ransom quest and the Knight’s Training Grounds to unlock a melee training buff paired with 60 Prayer. They’re expected to attempt the Fight Caves for the Fire Cape and then aiming for 70 Attack and Strength to unlock the Abyssal Whip and Amulet of Fury, with a preference for the whip if budget constraints exist.
Lastly, they focus on training defense and prayer to unlock Piety and the Dragonfire Shield, noting that while the Dragon Defender offers better offensive stats, the Dragonfire Shield provides strength and defense bonuses. The segment ends with a note on the importance of prayer flicking to minimize damage, leaving the Dragonfire Shield versus Dragon Defender decision up to the player.
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In this part of the video, the focus is on advanced gear upgrades for high-level gameplay. Key points include imbuing the Berserker ring for enhanced DPS, considering the Serpentine Helm for poison immunity, and the Amulet of Torture requiring 75 HP. Training melee stats to 80 is essential to equip Ferocious Gloves, the best melee gloves available. The video then suggests investing in costly items like Bandos armor for its overall melee benefits, and completing the Fremennik Exiles quest for the Neitiznot Faceguard and Primordial Boots.
Upgrading to Rodus Blessing 4 is recommended but requires high stats. For weapons, choices include the Ghrazi Rapier, Blade of Saeldor, or Inquisitor’s Mace, with a preference for the rapier due to cost-effectiveness. Upgrading the Dragon Defender to Avernic Defender is a permanent and significant investment, costing 41 million GP.
Final major upgrades include acquiring the Infernal Cape, noted for its high difficulty, and the Scythe of Vitur, which is effective for Theatre of Blood or pet hunting due to its high damage output, though it’s costly to maintain.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses some honorable mentions for equipment. The abyssal bludgeon and the Saradomin sword are highlighted as good two-handed weapons for training strength, while the amulet of blood fury is noted for its sustain and lifesteal benefits. However, these weapons are not recommended if you are not focusing on strength training. The speaker concludes by encouraging viewers to comment with any disagreements for discussion in future videos and teases that the next video will cover ranged gear.