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This article lists the major [[account]] builds followed by players restricted to the [[free-to-play]] game mode.

==Main accounts==

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|name=Main account
|caption=Combat skills of a maxed main account
|Attack=99
|Defence=99
|Strength=99
|Hitpoints=99
|Prayer=99
|Ranged=99
|Magic=99
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'''Main accounts''' (or '''mains''') are the primary accounts with no skill or quest restrictions. They are typically trained in all [[free-to-play]] skills, which allows them to reach the highest [[Combat level|combat]] and [[Total level|total]] levels among all build types. '''Mains''' can achieve up to 126 combat level, which matches the maximum combat level of accounts with [[membership]], as well as 1,485 total level in all free-to-play skills.

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==Ironmen==

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'''Ironmen''' use the in-game [[ironman mode]] which restricts them from trading other players. This makes obtaining certain items such as the [[rune scimitar]] or [[rune axe]] extremely difficult without [[members]]-only worlds access. They do not have access to certain best-in-slot items such as the [[god armour]]s or the [[gilded dragonhide armour]]. Additionally, ultimate ironmen cannot use [[bank]]s, and hardcore ironmen lose their status after the first non-safe death. Aside from the trading restrictions and the lack of access to selected items, '''ironmen''' can follow most account builds.

It is worth noting that '''ironmen''' do not receive combat experience when attacking other players, except for basic [[magic]] experience gained from casting spells. Additional [[magic]] and [[hitpoints]] experience from dealing damage with combat spells is not received. The lack of experience gains allows them to create optimised [[combat pure]] accounts that never level up through [[player-versus-player]] activities. In particular, it is possible to create low [[hitpoints]] ironman builds that optimise damage output within given [[combat level]] range. Although '''ironmen''' cannot pick up loot, they can collect and destroy or transfer [[loot keys]].

==Combat pures==

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'''Combat pures''' are accounts optimised for [[player-versus-player]] combat and related activities. They typically restrict certain combat skills such as [[defence]], [[prayer]] or [[attack]] to maximise their damage output in their respective [[combat level]] brackets. While their combat skills can negatively impact their efficiency in [[PvM]] activities, in general they are more effective in [[PvP]] activities than regular accounts at comparable levels.

Note that accounts with a low [[defence]] level can finish the majority of [[Quests/Free-to-play|free-to-play quests]] with the exception of [[Dragon Slayer I]] that grants [[defence]] experience, and complete all [[Combat Achievements/Free-to-play|free-to-play Combat Achievements]] as long as they have access to the [[protection prayers]].

===1-vs-1 combat===

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|name=Melee pure
|caption=An example of a [[Melee pure (free-to-play)|melee combat pure]] build commonly used in 1-vs-1 combat
|Attack=40
|Defence=1
|Strength=99
|Hitpoints=99
|Prayer=31
|Ranged=40
|Magic=85
}}

Players participating in arranged 1-vs-1 [[player-versus-player]] combat often adhere to the following unofficial rules:

* [[Protection prayers]] (or "overheads") are not used.
* [[Snare]] and [[Tele Block]] spells are not used.
* Both opponents are expected to [[Skull (status)|skull up]] or risk similar amount of money in gear or [[coins]].
* Fights are voluntary and players typically ask for permission before initiating duels.
* Interrupting fights between players and attacking players that are currently looting is frowned upon.
* Players can run away from the fights when out of food, energy or other supplies.
* Players keep their hitpoints relatively low, so that the opponent could take them out with a well-timed combo. "Safing", or healing too much in the fights, is frowned upon.

The majority of [[free-to-play]] duels between combat pures take place north of [[Edgeville]] and around [[Ferox Enclave]] on the 308 [[world]], as well as in [[Varrock]] and [[Lumbridge]] on the [[PvP world]]s. 

Some low [[combat level]] builds suitable for 1-vs-1 combat include:

* [[Strength pure (free-to-play)|Strength pures]].
* [[Magic pure (free-to-play)|Magic pures]].

Examples of medium [[combat level]] builds include:

* [[Ranged-melee hybrid (free-to-play)|Ranged-melee pures]].
* [[Melee pure (free-to-play)|Melee pures]].
* [[Strength pure (free-to-play)#Tank|Strength tanks]].

High [[combat level]] builds include:

* [[Rune pure (free-to-play)|Rune pures]].
* [[Adamant pure (free-to-play)|Adamant pures]].

===No honour combat===

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|name=1 defence pure
|caption=A maxed [[Ranged-melee hybrid (free-to-play)|combat pure]] with 1 defence level
|Attack=50
|Defence=1
|Strength=99
|Hitpoints=99
|Prayer=45
|Ranged=99
|Magic=99
}}

Dangerous areas other than the 1-vs-1 hotspots typically do not follow the same unofficial rules for arranged duels. Instead, players participate in combat where ''anything goes'': [[protection prayers]] can be used, [[Snare]] and [[Tele Block]] casting is common and players fight to the death. Such fights often take place in [[single-way combat]] areas within deep [[wilderness]] or outside of towns in the [[PvP world]]s. Although typical duels also take place there, many players around [[Ferox Enclave]] also engage in no honour fights due to the fact that the town cannot be entered under the effect of the [[Tele Block]] spell.

Players that engage in no honour fights typically train [[prayer]] high enough to access [[protection prayers]] and use multiple combat styles. In particular, without [[magic]] spells such as [[Snare]] and [[Tele Block]] it might be difficult to chase down and kill opponents that are running away.

Some viable accounts for no honour 1-vs-1 combat include:

* [[Ranged-melee hybrid (free-to-play)|1 defence pures]].
* [[Rune pure (free-to-play)|Rune pures]].
* [[Adamant pure (free-to-play)|Adamant pures]].

===Multicombat===

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|name=Rune pure
|caption=Maxed [[Rune pure (free-to-play)|rune pures]] are very effective in multicombat areas
|Attack=50
|Defence=40
|Strength=99
|Hitpoints=99
|Prayer=45
|Ranged=99
|Magic=99
}}

[[Multicombat]] areas allow multiple players to target the same opponent. This is leveraged both by teams that hunt players in the [[wilderness]], as well as clans that participate in arranged wars. Common [[wilderness]] [[multicombat]] locations include north of [[Varrock]], nature runes spawn south of [[Demonic Ruins]], runite mine north of [[Lava Maze]], [[Bandit Camp (Wilderness)|Bandit Camp]], [[Chaos Temple (hut)|Chaos Temple]], and areas east of the [[Ferox Enclave]]. Additionally, fights may take place in [[Falador]] and west of [[Varrock]] (including the [[Barbarian Village]]) on [[PvP world]]s.

Builds that are successful in small scale [[multicombat]] fights are usually viable for clanning as well, and vice versa. Most of these accounts will also be viable for 1-vs-1 combat to a varying degree. The main difference lies between the equipment chosen for each combat type.

When it comes to arranged clan wars, many clans restrict the combat levels or the [[defence]] levels of the clan members participating in combat. Pure clans might prohibit their members from training [[defence]], or have a defence level limit such as 5 or 25. Players optimise damage output with various combat styles within the given restrictions. For example, 1 defence pures with low combat levels will often use [[magic]] and [[ranged]] in combat, while pures with higher levels tend to use [[ranged]] and [[melee]] to deal most of the damage.

Some viable accounts with 1 [[defence]] include:

* [[Ranged-magic hybrid (free-to-play)|Ranged-magic pures]].
* [[Ranged-melee hybrid (free-to-play)|1 defence pures]].

Other viable accounts include:

* [[Clan pure (free-to-play)|Clan pures]].
* [[Adamant pure (free-to-play)|Adamant pures]].
* [[Rune pure (free-to-play)|Rune pures]].
* [[Tank (free-to-play)|Tanks]].

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====Support====

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|name=Teleblocker
|caption=A [[Magic pure (free-to-play)#Teleblocker|magic pure]] with access to the [[Tele Block]] spell on a low combat level 
|Magic=85
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Some accounts are built specifically to provide support for their teams. This might include casting utility spells such as [[Snare]] or [[Tele Block]], as well as activities such as scouting, [[luring]], tanking or carrying supplies.

Examples of such builds include:

* [[Magic pure (free-to-play)#Variants|Magic pures]] with extremely low [[hitpoints]] levels that can cast [[Snare]] or [[Tele Block]] on low [[combat level]]s.
* [[Magic tank (free-to-play)|Magic tanks]].
* [[Defence pure (free-to-play)|Defence pures]] and [[Tank (free-to-play)|tanks]].

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===Tank===

{{Combat
|name=Tank
|caption=A maxed defence [[Tank (free-to-play)|tank]] with a relatively low combat level 
|Attack=40
|Defence=99
|Strength=40
|Hitpoints=88
|Prayer=43
|Ranged=50
|Magic=50
}}

Accounts that choose to train [[defence]] over offensive combat skills are often called [[Tank (free-to-play)|tanks]]. While their damage output is typically low for their respective combat level bracket, they can still participate in [[player-versus-player]] combat and support their teams. In [[single-way combat]] areas, tanks can "lock" opponents to protect their teammates. They can also scout, perform [[world hopping]], carry supplies, and [[lure]] opponents into dangerous [[multicombat]] areas.

Examples of such accounts include:

* [[Defence pure (free-to-play)|Defence pures]].
* [[Magic tank (free-to-play)|Magic tanks]].
* [[Tank (free-to-play)|Tanks]].

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==Skillers==

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|name=Skiller
|caption=Skillers tend not to train any combat skills
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'''Skillers''' train only non-combat [[free-to-play]] skills including [[runecraft]], [[crafting]], [[mining]], [[smithing]], [[fishing]], [[cooking]], [[firemaking]] and [[woodcutting]]. They cannot finish quests such as [[Imp Catcher]], [[Witch's Potion]], [[Vampyre Slayer]], [[Restless Ghost]] or [[Dragon Slayer I]] due to experience rewards, and might also find it difficult to do [[Demon Slayer]] and [[The Corsair Curse]] without [[members]]-only items such as the [[ring of recoil]]. Although they cannot engage in typical [[player-versus-player]] combat, they can still participate in the [[Last Man Standing]] and [[Castle Wars]] minigames. '''Skillers''' can achieve up to 808 [[total level]] in [[free-to-play]] skills.

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===Prayer pure===

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|name=Prayer pure
|caption=A skiller with a maxed [[prayer]] level
|Prayer=99
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Some skillers choose to train [[prayer]] additionally to non-combat skills. Since there are no offensive prayers such as the [[Retribution]] on [[free-to-play]] worlds, these pures are not typically used in combat or [[PvP]]. In contrary to classic skillers, they can finish the [[Restless Ghost]] quest. They typically do not need to train for as long as classic skillers to enter total-restricted [[world]]s thanks to an additional skill. The access to the [[protection prayers]] also allows them to train in areas with [[aggressive]] [[NPC]]s. '''Prayer pures''' can achieve up to 15 [[combat level]] and 906 [[total level]] in [[free-to-play]] skills.

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==Builds listing==

The following table contains variants of [[free-to-play]] account builds in various combat level ranges with example combat skills.

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==See also==

* [[Account builds]]
* [[Free-to-play combat pure guide]]
* [[Free-to-play Ironman guide]]

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