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[[File:Melee the basics.png|left]] [[File:Melee.png|left]] The term '''melee''' is used to describe the [[Attack]], [[Strength]] and [[Defence]] skills. Melee is one of the three [[combat classes]] in ''Old School RuneScape''. It involves using [[sword]]s, [[dagger]]s, and other [[weapon]]s to damage opponents, as well as wearing heavy [[armour]] made from various metals. Players who specialise in this type of combat are known as warriors.

[[File:Melee'ing.gif|frame|A player using Melee to fight a foe.]]
The [[combat triangle]] dictates that warriors are strong against [[Ranged|rangers]] but weak against [[mage]]s. Melee's inability to attack from a distance means that a player may have a hard time fighting a ranger or mage, as they can make use of [[safespot]]s. However, melee armour has a high resistance to ranged attacks, making warriors effective against rangers.

==Attack types==
Melee [[combat]] has three [[attack types]]: [[crush]], [[stab]], and [[slash]].

==Melee attack==
To the right of the [[Inventory]] button (below the Inventory button in the mobile client), is the [[Equipment]] menu. From here, players can view their [[combat Stats]]. Melee [[weapons]] increase in accuracy as the minimum [[Attack]] level, required to wield the weapon, increases. The general trend is that Melee weapons of the same "tier" have the same accuracy value. [[melee armour]] does not hinder the accuracy of Melee weapons, nor does it improve Melee accuracy, aside from a few items such as the [[warrior helm]]. However, wearing a piece of ranged or magic armour, instead of the melee counterpart, reduces the effectiveness of melee combat. Melee weapons and armour, certain [[amulet]]s, [[cape]]s and [[ring]]s provide a Melee attack bonus.

Players can also use Melee [[prayer]]s such as [[Piety]] to improve Melee combat.

==Melee skills==
'''Attack''' determines the accuracy of a player's Melee attacks and the types of [[weapons]] a player may wield. The higher the [[Attack]] level, the fewer misses a player will incur during Melee [[combat]]. As Attack is a vital skill in Melee combat, increasing one's Attack level will increase one's [[combat level]] associated with Melee.

'''Strength''' is a Melee combat skill which increases the amount of damage a player can inflict in Melee combat by one point per level. Additionally, [[Strength]] may be required to wield certain weapons and armour, access some [[Agility]] shortcuts, and complete several [[quest]]s.

'''Defence''' is one of the primary combat skills that grants players protection in all forms of combat. The higher the [[Defence]] level, the fewer successful blows an opponent will land against the player. Defence is thus a vital skill for enduring attacks for long periods of time. A player's Defence level also determines the [[equipment]] they are able to wear, as most pieces of [[armour]] or other equipment have a Defence level requirement.

==Melee weapons==
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Melee [[weapons]] fit into many general categories. No type is superior to others, they vary in [[attack style]], and speed/damage. In general, weapons of the same tier have the same damage per second ratio, with two-handed weapons dealing approximately 50% more damage per second.

===Daggers===
[[Daggers]] are tied in speed with the [[scimitar]] and [[shortsword]], and generally the cheapest of all Melee [[weapons]]. They can also be [[poison]]ed; the [[dragon dagger (p++)]] is a very popular [[special attack]] weapon in general fighting and [[PvP]]. A dagger is the first weapon that players can [[smith]] upon gaining access to a new [[metal]].

===Swords===
[[Swords]] are able to inflict more damage than a [[dagger]]. A sword is a cheap alternative to [[scimitar]]s for [[rune weapons|rune]] and lower [[metal]]s.

===Longswords===
[[Longsword]]s are slower than [[scimitars]] and [[daggers]], and the same speed as [[mace]]s but they have higher [[Strength]] bonuses than all three. Although their speed is slightly slower than scimitars, the extra Strength bonus and [[special attack]] for the [[dragon longsword]] make it comparable to them.

===Two-handed swords===
[[Two-handed sword]]s are the most powerful of basic [[weapons]], but it sacrifices both speed and the ability to be used with the [[shield]] slot, as the name suggests. The use of a [[rune two-handed sword]] in [[player killing]] on [[free-to-play]] worlds as a finishing weapon is common.

===Scimitars===
[[Scimitars]] are very popular [[weapons]] that can hit just as fast as a [[shortsword]] or [[dagger]], and they deal slightly more damage than shortswords but less than [[longswords]]. Scimitars are, however, generally more expensive than the dagger and do not carry the [[mace]]'s [[Prayer bonus]]. The [[dragon scimitar]] is considered one of the most versatile combat weapons in the game.

===Maces===
[[Mace]]s hit just as fast as a scimitar but use [[crush]] and [[stab]]. Maces are unique among other weapons of a given [[metal]] in that they carry a [[Prayer bonus]], which makes them useful for those who make heavy use of [[Prayer]], such as tanks. The [[dragon mace]] is mainly used in [[player killing]] due to its [[special attack]].

===Warhammers===
[[Warhammer]]s are powerful [[weapons]] that utilise mainly [[crush]] attacking style. They are not commonly used because of their low speed and mediocre [[Strength]] bonuses. They offer the same damage as their [[slash]]ing cousins, the [[battleaxe]]s.

===Battleaxes===
[[Battleaxe]]s have slightly higher [[Strength]] bonuses compared to a [[warhammer]] of the same [[metal]] type, and they use both [[slash]] and [[crush]] attack styles. They are stronger than [[longswords]] yet slower. They are also weaker than [[two-handed sword]]s and [[spear]]s but attacks faster than them.

===Halberds===
[[Halberd]]s are two-handed [[members-only]] [[weapons]] equally strong (and slow) as [[two-handed sword]]s. They have the unique ability to reach over small obstacles such as tables, fences, other [[safespot]]s, etc.

===Spears===
[[Spears]] are two-handed [[members-only]] [[weapons]] that are [[stab]]bing equivalents of [[two-handed sword]]s. They are still arguably the most flexible weapons in the game, as they are the only weapon to use [[stab]], [[crush]], and [[slash]] attack styles. Spears, however, only offer [[Controlled]] and [[Defensive]] attack styles. They can also be [[poison]]ed except the [[Zamorakian spear]].

===Hastas===
[[Hastae]] are [[spears]] that may be used with a [[shield]]. The [[Zamorakian hasta]] on [[Stab]] works ideal against [[Dragon (monster)|dragons]] and bosses, such as the [[Corporeal Beast]]. Similar to their two-handed brethren, spears, they are [[poison]]-able, except the Zamorakian hasta, and flexible, which means possessing the [[Stab]], [[Crush]], and [[Slash]] styles, and they also can only be used to train [[Controlled]] and [[Defensive]] attacks.

===Claws===
[[Claws]] are [[members-only]] [[slash]]ing [[weapon]]s that take up the [[shield]] and the [[weapon]] slot. The speed of claws are equal to that of [[dagger]]s, and they have higher bonuses.

===Abyssal whip===
The [[abyssal whip]] is a very popular [[weapon]] among higher levels that is functionally similar to a [[scimitar]] in terms of speed, and has a high strength bonus. However, players cannot use the whip to train Strength effectively as it only has [[accurate]], [[controlled]], and [[defensive]] styles and lacks the [[Aggressive (style)|aggressive attack style]].

===Hatchets/Pickaxes===
[[Axe]]s are intended for [[Woodcutting]] and [[pickaxes]] for [[Mining]]. Although they may be used for melee combat, it is not recommended as the [[dragon axe]] and [[Dragon pickaxe|pickaxe]] are very expensive, and they have low speed and accuracy.

==Melee armour==
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Warriors have their own sets of [[armour]] made out of various metals. [[Melee armour]] is resistant to [[Ranged]] but weak against [[Magic]].

===Bronze armour===
[[Bronze armour]] is the weakest of all Melee armours and worn only by the newest of players, requiring no levels whatsoever (1 [[Defence]]) and costing little.

===Iron armour===
[[Iron armour]] is slightly better than bronze, and it also "requires" level 1 [[Defence]]. It is made from [[iron bar]]s.

===Steel armour===
[[Steel armour]] is slightly better than iron. Steel armour requires level 5 [[Defence]] to equip and may also be [[smith]]ed from [[steel bar]]s.

===White armour===
[[White armour]] does not offer great defensive bonuses, although better than [[steel armour|steel]], but does offer decent [[Prayer bonus]]es. White armour, however, requires the completion of the quest [[Wanted!]] to equip. White armour may be bought from [[Sir Vyvin]] on the second floor of [[Falador Castle]] with sufficient White Knight rank, which is received from killing [[black knight]]s.

===Black armour===
[[Black armour]] has an evil and dangerous look, but is not any better than [[white armour]]. It is, in fact, worse, not offering any [[Prayer bonus]]es. Black armour, like white, cannot be [[smith]]ed, only received as a drop or bought from several shops. It requires 10 [[Defence]] to wear, as does white armour.

===Mithril armour===
[[Mithril armour]] is a medium-level metal armour, requiring 20 [[Defence]] to equip. Mithril armour offers decent bonuses for players who can just equip it. It is generally not used by higher levelled players.

===Adamant armour===
[[Adamant armour]] is the second highest [[smith]]able armour and green in colour. It offers decent bonuses and is quite cheap and as such often used by [[player killers]] who do not want to risk losing their own armour. It requires level 30 [[Defence]] to equip.

===Rune armour===
[[Rune armour]] is the best armour for [[free-to-play]] that does not [[Degradation|degrade]] and requires level 40 [[Defence]] to wear, although a smith wishing to make runite equipment needs at least level 85 [[Smithing]]. The [[rune platebody]] requires completion of [[Dragon Slayer I]] to be worn and can only be bought from [[Oziach]] or other players.

===Dragon armour===
[[Dragon armour]] is one of the most sought-after armour sets and some of the dragon equipment is often traded for millions of [[coins]]. Dragon cannot be [[smith]]ed by players and is only for [[members]]. Dragon armour requires level 60 [[Defence]] to be worn.

===Yak-hide armour===
[[Yak-hide armour]] is relatively weak, but valuable against [[ice troll]]s, as the armour lowers the maximum hit of the males. Its poor bonuses do not make the armour worth using very often.

===Rock-shell armour===
[[Rock-shell armour]] has the same stats as [[rune armour]], aside from gloves and boots. It's not very widely used due to the difficulty to obtain and the option of better armour.

===Bandos armour===
[[Bandos armour]] is a very strong set of armour, providing excellent defensive and strength bonuses. Bandos armour is one of the best [[melee armour]]s in the game.

===Barrows armour===
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[[Barrows armour]] is very strong and popular, and like [[white armour]], the [[Verac's armour set]] provides a small [[Prayer bonus]]. Barrows armour needs to be repaired every 15 hours of combat, for a price.

===Granite armour===
[[Granite armour]] is a not so popular choice of armour, requiring not only a [[Defence]] level of 50 to wear, but also a [[Strength]] level of 55 due to its weight. The [[granite body]] and [[Granite helm|helmet]] have slightly better bonuses than their [[rune armour|rune]] counterparts. Granite is rarely used due to its scarcity and weight.

===3rd age melee armour===
[[3rd age melee equipment]] are very rare rewards from hard and above clue scrolls. Its stats are higher than dragon, and requires 65 Defence, but is very expensive to purchase, and hard to obtain from clue scrolls.

===Justiciar armour===
[[Justiciar armour]] is the best melee armour for melee and ranged defensive bonuses, as well as possessing a powerful [[passive effect|set effect]]; when the full set is worn against monsters, it reduces damage taken according to the wearer's defence bonus to that particular style (except Magic). However, the armour is very expensive.

It also provides a notable Prayer bonus.

===Torva armour===
[[Torva armour]] is the best melee armour for melee strength bonus with strong defensive properties, being a straight upgrade to Bandos armour. The armour is extremely expensive.

==Popularity of melee combat==
Melee was more than twice as popular than magic and ranged combat combined, generating 59% of users votes in January 2007.{{CitePoll|url=https://secure.runescape.com/m=poll/archive.ws?year=2007&id=123|polldate=2007-01-29|poll=Which of the three combat styles do you favour?}}

==Shields==
A [[shield]] is a protective item wielded in the off-hand/shield slot. A shield adds substantial bonuses to armour when wielded.

===Square shields===
The [[square shield]] has adequate Melee and [[Ranged]] defence bonuses but provides less bonuses than the [[kiteshield]]. Unlike kiteshields, square shields are better for mages and archers.

===Kiteshields===
[[Kiteshield]]s offer better defence than [[square shield]]s, although, like most heavier armour, it is awkward to use in combination with [[Magic]] and [[Ranged]].

===Toktz-ket-xil/Obsidian shield===
The [[Toktz-ket-xil]] requires at least 60 [[Defence]] to wield. It cannot be made using any skills.

===Anti-dragon shield===
The [[anti-dragon shield]] does not provide much by way of armour, but it is indispensable when fighting [[Dragon (monster)|dragons]] as it protects against most of their potentially devastating [[dragonfire]].

===Dragonfire shield===
The [[dragonfire shield]] is a high-level piece of armour requiring 75 [[Defence]]. It provides protection not only from [[dragonfire]], but also the icy breath of the [[Skeletal Wyvern]].

===Spirit shields===
[[Spirit shield]]s are a range of shields available to members. The [[elysian spirit shield]] simply has a 70% chance of nullifying damage you receive by 25%, although it lacks the +7 [[Strength]] bonus the [[Dragonfire shield]] grants despite the shield being nearly as powerful as the Dragonfire shield in defensive bonuses without consideration of its magical effect. The basic spirit shield requires level 45 [[Defence]] and level 55 [[Prayer]] to hold, the [[Blessed spirit shield|blessed one]] requires 70 Defence and level 60 Prayer, the [[Arcane spirit shield|arcane]] and [[spectral spirit shield]]s both require 75 Defence, 70 Prayer and 65 [[Magic]], and the Elysian require 75 Defence and 75 Prayer.

==Temporary boosts==
A [[temporary skill boost]] is anything caused by an item or action that temporarily raises a player's level in one or more skills. It allows the player to do things above their current level.

===Attack===

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====Herblore====
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|[[File:Attack potion(4).png]] [[File:Attack mix(2).png]]
|[[Attack potion]] ([[Attack mix|mix]]) '''(m)'''
|'''Attack'''
|3 + 10%
|[[File:Herblore icon.png]] 1 (4)
|Mix version heals 3 [[Hitpoints]].
|-
|[[File:Combat potion(3).png]] [[File:Combat mix(2).png]]
|[[Combat potion]] ([[Combat mix|mix]]) '''(m)'''
|'''Attack''' and [[Strength]]
|15%
|[[File:Herblore icon.png]] 36 (40)
|Mix also heals 6 [[Hitpoints]].
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|[[File:Super attack(3).png]] [[File:Superattack mix(2).png]]
|[[Super attack]] ([[Super attack mix|mix]]) '''(m)'''
|'''Attack'''
|5 + 15%
|[[File:Herblore icon.png]] 45 (47)
|Mix version heals 6 [[Hitpoints]].
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|[[File:Zamorak brew(3).png]] [[File:Zamorak mix(2).png]]
|[[Zamorak brew]] ([[Zamorak mix|mix]]) '''(m)'''
|'''Attack''' and [[Strength]]
|2 + 20%
|[[File:Herblore icon.png]] 78 (85)
|Decreases [[Defence]] by 2 + 10% and remaining [[Hitpoints]] by 20 + 10%. Increases [[Attack]] by 2 + 20% and [[Strength]] by 2 + 12%.
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|[[File:Super combat potion(3).png]]
|[[Super combat potion]] '''(m)'''
|'''Attack''', [[Strength]], [[Defence]]
|5 + 15%
|[[File:Herblore icon.png]] 90
|Raises [[Attack]], [[Strength]], and [[Defence]] by 5 + 15%.
|}
Note: The numbers in parentheses are only required for the mixes.

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|[[File:Cup of tea.png]]
|[[Cup of tea]] '''(m)'''
|'''Attack '''
|3
|N/A
|Heals 2-3 [[Hitpoints]] as well. '''Non-tradeable.'''
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|[[File:Spicy stew.png]]
|[[Spicy stew|Red spicy stew]] '''(m)'''
|'''Attack''', [[Strength]], [[Defence]], [[Ranged]], [[Magic]]
| -5 to +5
|[[File:Cooking icon.png]] 25
|The stew may boost or reduce levels by 1 to 5 points randomly. +5 boost are rare. '''Non-tradeable.'''
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|[[File:Attack cape.png]]
|[[Attack cape]] '''(m)'''
|'''Attack '''
|1
|[[File:Attack icon.png]] 99
|Requires [[Skill mastery]] to equip. '''Non-tradeable.'''
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====Prayer====
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|[[File:Clarity of Thought.png]]
|[[Clarity of Thought]]
|'''Attack'''
|5%
|[[File:Prayer icon.png]] 7
|Standard prayer.
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|[[File:Improved Reflexes.png]]
|[[Improved Reflexes]]
|'''Attack'''
|10%
|[[File:Prayer icon.png]] 16
|Standard prayer.
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|[[File:Incredible Reflexes.png]]
|[[Incredible Reflexes]]
|'''Attack'''
|15%
|[[File:Prayer icon.png]] 34
|Standard Prayer.
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|[[File:Chivalry.png]]
|[[Chivalry]] '''(m)'''
|'''Attack''', [[Strength]], and [[Defence]]
|15% '''Attack''', 18% [[Strength]], 20% [[Defence]]
|[[File:Prayer icon.png]] 60
|Requires completion of the [[Camelot training room]].
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|[[File:Piety.png]]
|[[Piety]] '''(m)'''
|'''Attack''', [[Strength]], and [[Defence]]
|20% '''Attack''', 23% [[Strength]], 25% [[Defence]]
|[[File:Prayer icon.png]] 70
|Requires completion of the [[Camelot training room]].
|}

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|[[File:Ruby harvest icon.png]]
|[[Ruby harvest]] '''(m)'''
|'''Attack'''
|20%
|[[File:Hunter icon.png]] 15
|Boost affects the player it is used on.
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|[[File:Black mask.png]]
|[[Black mask]] '''(m)'''
|'''Attack''', [[Strength]]
|16.76%
|[[File:Slayer icon.png]] 58
|Boost only applies when fighting monsters assigned by a [[Slayer Master]].
|}

===Strength===

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====Potions====
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|[[File:Strength potion(4).png]] [[File:Strength mix(2).png]]
|[[Strength potion]] (or [[Strength mix|mix]] '''(m)''')
|'''Strength'''
|12%
|[[File:Herblore icon.png]] 12 (14)
|Mix version heals 3 [[Hitpoints]].
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|[[File:Combat potion(4).png]] [[File:Combat mix(2).png]]
|[[Combat potion]] '''(m)''' (or [[Combat mix|mix]] '''(m)''')
|'''Strength''' and [[Attack]]
|15%
|[[File:Herblore icon.png]] 36 (40)
|Mix also heals 6 [[Hitpoints]].
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|[[File:Super strength(4).png]] [[File:Super str. mix(2).png]]
|[[Super strength]] '''(m)''' (or [[Super str. mix|mix]] '''(m)''')
|'''Strength'''
|5 + 15%
|[[File:Herblore icon.png]] 55 (59)
|Mix version heals 6 [[Hitpoints]].
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|[[File:Zamorak brew(3).png]] [[File:Zamorak mix(2).png]]
|[[Zamorak brew]] ([[Zamorak mix|mix]]) '''(m)'''
|[[Attack]] and '''Strength'''
|2 + 12%
|[[File:Herblore icon.png]] 78 (85)
|Decreases [[Defence]] by 2 + 10% and remaining [[Hitpoints]] by 20 + 10%. Increases [[Attack]] by 2 + 20% and '''Strength''' by 2 + 12%.
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|[[File:Super combat potion(3).png]]
|[[Super combat potion]] '''(m)'''
|[[Attack]], '''Strength''', [[Defence]]
|5 + 15%
|[[File:Herblore icon.png]] 90
|Raises [[Attack]], '''Strength''', and [[Defence]] by 5 + 15%.
|}

====Cooking====
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|[[File:Wizard blizzard.png]]
|[[Wizard blizzard]]/[[Premade wiz blz'd]] '''(m)'''
|'''Strength'''
|6
|[[File:Cooking icon.png]] 18
|Lowers [[Attack]] by 4.
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|[[File:Short green guy.png]]
|[[Short green guy]]/[[Premade sgg]] '''(m)'''
|'''Strength'''
|4
|[[File:Cooking icon.png]] 20
|Lowers [[Attack]] by 3.
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|[[File:Asgarnian ale(m).png]]
|[[Asgarnian ale]]'''(m)'''
|'''Strength'''
|2
|[[File:Cooking icon.png]] 24
|Lowers [[Attack]] by 4.
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|[[File:Spicy stew.png]]
|[[Spicy stew|Red spicy stew]] '''(m)'''
|'''Strength''', [[Attack]], [[Defence]], [[Ranged]], [[Magic]]
|6 -6 to 6
|[[File:Cooking icon.png]] 25
|The stew may boost or reduce levels by 1 to 6 points randomly. +6 boost are extremely rare.
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|[[File:Drunk dragon.png]]
|[[Drunk dragon]]/[[Premade dr' dragon]] '''(m)'''
|'''Strength'''
|7
|[[File:Cooking icon.png]] 32
|Lowers [[Attack]] by 4.
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|[[File:Blurberry special.png]]
|[[Blurberry special]]/[[Premade blurb' sp.]] '''(m)'''
|'''Strength'''
|7
|[[File:Cooking icon.png]] 37
|Lowers [[Attack]] by 5.
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|[[File:Dragon bitter.png]]
|[[Dragon bitter]] '''(m)'''
|'''Strength'''
|2
|[[File:Cooking icon.png]] 39
|Lowers [[Attack]] by 1.
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|[[Beer]]
|'''Strength'''
|2
|N/A
|Lowers [[Attack]] by 4.
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|[[File:Beer tankard.png]]
|[[Tankard of beer]] '''(m)'''
|'''Strength'''
|2
|N/A
|Lowers [[Attack]] by 4.
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|[[File:Keg of beer.png]]
|[[Keg of beer]] '''(m)'''
|'''Strength'''
|10
|N/A
|Lowers [[Attack]] by 40.
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|[[File:Grog.png]]
|[[Grog]] '''(m)'''
|'''Strength'''
|3
|N/A
|Lowers [[Attack]] by 6.
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|[[File:Braindeath 'rum'.png]]
|[[Braindeath 'rum']]
|'''Strength''', [[Mining]]
|3
|N/A
|Also decreases [[Attack]], [[Defence]], [[Prayer]], [[Magic]], [[Agility]] and [[Herblore]] by 5%.
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|[[File:Strength cape.png]]
|[[Strength cape]] '''(m)'''
|'''Strength'''
|1
|[[File:Strength icon.png]] 99
|Requires [[skill mastery]] to equip.
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====Prayer====
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|[[File:Burst of Strength.png]]
|[[Burst of Strength]]
|'''Strength'''
|5%
|[[File:Prayer icon.png]] 4
|Standard prayer.
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|[[File:Superhuman Strength.png]]
|[[Superhuman Strength]]
|'''Strength'''
|10%
|[[File:Prayer icon.png]] 13
|Standard prayer.
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|[[File:Ultimate Strength.png]]
|[[Ultimate Strength]]
|'''Strength'''
|15%
|[[File:Prayer icon.png]] 31
|Standard prayer.
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|[[File:Chivalry.png]]
|[[Chivalry]] '''(m)'''
|[[Attack]], '''Strength''', and [[Defence]]
|15% [[Attack]], 18% '''Strength''', 20% [[Defence]]
|[[File:Prayer icon.png]] 60
|Requires completion of the [[Camelot training room]].
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|[[File:Piety.png]]
|[[Piety]] '''(m)'''
|[[Attack]], '''Strength''', and [[Defence]]
|20% [[Attack]], 23% '''Strength''', 25% [[Defence]]
|[[File:Prayer icon.png]] 70
|Requires completion of the [[Camelot training room]].
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|[[File:Black warlock icon.png]]
|[[Black warlock]] '''(m)'''
|'''Strength'''
|20%
|[[File:Hunter icon.png]] 45
|Boost affects the player it is used on.
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|[[File:Black mask.png]]
|[[Black mask]] '''(m)'''
|'''Strength''', [[Attack]]
|16.67%
|[[File:Slayer icon.png]] 58
|Boost only applies when fighting monsters assigned by a [[Slayer Master]].
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|[[File:Dharok's armour equipped male.png|30px]]
|''Wretched Strength'' ([[Dharok's set]] effect) '''(m)'''
|'''Strength'''
|(Max - current [[Hitpoints]]) × 1%
|[[File:Strength icon.png]] 70; [[File:Attack icon.png]] 70; [[File:Defence icon.png]] 70
|Full set must be worn for special effect to take place.
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==Melee Capes of Accomplishment==
*[[File:Attack hood.png]] [[File:Attack cape.png]] [[File:Attack cape(t).png]] [[Attack cape]]
*[[File:Strength hood.png]] [[File:Strength cape.png]] [[File:Strength cape(t).png]] [[Strength cape]]
*[[File:Defence hood.png]] [[File:Defence cape.png]] [[File:Defence cape(t).png]] [[Defence cape]]

==See also==
*[[Pay-to-play Melee training]]
*[[Free-to-play melee training]]
*[[Magical melee]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}
[[Category:Combat]]