l. Ranged - [03Il]

Learn the best methods for training Ranged in Old School RuneScape, including experience rates, gear, and locations for both free-to-play and pay-to-play players.

This page provides a guide to training the Ranged skill in Old School RuneScape. It covers various training methods, recommended gear, and locations suitable for both free-to-play (F2P) and pay-to-play (P2P) players.

Pay-to-play Ranged Training Methods:

• Chinning: High experience rates, best for training Ranged quickly. Requires significant GP investment for ammunition.
• Dragon/Rune Arrows: Effective for training against monsters with low defence or when using defensive abilities.
• Slayer Tasks: Combines Ranged experience with Slayer experience, often profitable.
• Blast Furnace: Can be used for Ranged training with specific methods.

Free-to-play Ranged Training Methods:

• Chinchompas: Similar to 'chinning' for P2P, but with F2P limitations.
• Ammunition: Using the best available arrows or bolts for your level.
• Monsters: Training on monsters like Hill Giants or Moss Giants for experience and potential drops.

Recommended Gear:

• Ranged Armour: Armadyl armour, Karil's leather, or God d'hide for P2P; Black d'hide or Green d'hide for F2P.
• Ranged Weapon: Toxic blowpipe, Armadyl crossbow, or Rune crossbow.
• Ammunition: Dragon or Rune arrows/bolts, Broad bolts for F2P.
• Amulet: Amulet of Fury or Amulet of Glory.
• Ring: Ring of Suffering or Archer's Ring.

Locations:

• Slayer Tower
• Slayer Caves
• Ape Atoll
• Zulrah (P2P)
• God Wars Dungeon (P2P)

Refer to the Pay-to-play Ranged training and Free-to-play Ranged training guides for more detailed information on experience rates and specific strategies.