Rapier

For the Theatre of Blood reward, see Ghrazi rapier.

Rapier
Released							7 February 2006 (Update)
Members							Yes
Quest item							No
Properties
Tradeable							No
Equipable							Yes
Stackable							No
Noteable							No
Options							Wield, Drop
Examine							The very butcher of a silk button.
Values
Value							25,600 coins
High alch							15,360 coins
Low alch							10,240 coins
Weight							1.814 kg
Advanced data
Item ID							7142

The rapier is a very thin sword, most effective for piercing. It requires an Attack level of 40 to wield. Its stats are the same as the rune scimitar but with the stab and slash attack bonuses swapped. Prior to the addition of the Brine sabre, the rapier and rune scimitar were tied for best-in-slot melee weapon for 40 attack-tier weaponry.

It was used by Gentleman Mallard until his disappearance at sea. The sword was later found by Smith of Mos Le'Harmless, who will sell it to players for 25,600 coins. Cabin Fever must be completed to reach the island, making it an indirect requirement for this weapon.

To be able to understand Smith and purchase the rapier, the player must have a Book o' piracy in their inventory. Talk to Smith and select the cutlasses option in the dialogue box.

Combat stats

Attack bonuses
+45	+7	-2	+0	+0
Defence bonuses
+0	+1	+0	+0	+0
Other bonuses				Slot
+44	+0	+0%	+0	List

Combat style		Attack type	Weapon style	Attack speed	Range	Experience	Level boost
	Stab	Stab	Accurate	4 ticks (2.4s)	1 tile		+3 Attack
	Lunge	Stab	Aggressive				+3 Strength
	Slash	Slash	Aggressive				+3 Strength
	Block	Stab	Defensive				+3 Defence

Uses

The rapier is tied with the rune scimitar in terms of stats, but specialized in the stab attack style, as opposed to the latter which is specialized in the slash attack style. It can therefore be used effectively against monsters that are weak to stab. However, since the brine sabre has better stats than the scimitar and rapier, it is not recommended to use this weapon in scenarios where the stab and slash defence of monsters are similar or identical. The rapier is also a members only item, which means it cannot be used as an alternative to the rune scimitar in free-to-play worlds. Overall, this weapon is easily outperformed by almost every higher tier weapon. It is possible to use this weapon as an alternative to the rune scimitar between the Attack levels of 40 and 50, or even up until level 60, but once higher tier weapons become available, such as the leaf-bladed sword, dragon scimitar and dragon sword, one should consider upgrading as soon as possible, as there are many alternatives that are cheap, and much more powerful. It is also a difficult item to obtain, as it is locked behind the quest Cabin Fever and it isn't tradable. Some players might not even complete the quest before they have unlocked higher tier weapons already, which means that this weapon is a very uncommon choice, and is not often seen as a serious option to consider.

Trivia

• The examine text is a reference to the Shakespeare tragedy Romeo and Juliet, in which Tybalt is described by Mercutio as 'the very butcher of a silk button'.
• This is the signature weapon of Harrallak Menarous.

See also

• Harry's cutlass
• Lucky cutlass