Abyssal whip

The Abyssal whip is commonly considered to be one of the best melee weapons in RuneScape, due to its high strength and speed. It has the same attacking speed as scimitars, but has higher accuracy and strength. Whips are cheaper than barrows weapons, and without the barrows set effects (full set needed) the whip is better. However, it cannot train the Strength skill other than by using the Controlled method, thereby training Attack, Strength, and Defence at only one third of the speed. Formula is damage x 1.33 = exp recieved.

Whips are dropped by Level 124 Abyssal demons which require Level 85 Slayer to kill. You need 70 attack to wield the Abyssal whip.

The whip has a Special Attack, called Energy Drain. When used against a player opponent, it transfers 10% of their run energy to the attacking player. It uses up 50% of the special attack bar.