Armour/Melee armour

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:''For a full list of items and their stats worn in the body slot, see [[Body slot table|this table]].''

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'''Melee armour''', used in the [[Attack]], [[Strength]] and [[Defence]] skills, is generally made out of some kind of metal. There is a "default" (regular) series of [[armour]], consisting of [[Bronze armour|Bronze]], [[Iron armour|Iron]], [[Steel armour|Steel]], [[Black armour|Black]]/[[White armour|White]], [[Mithril armour|Mithril]], [[Adamant armour|Adamant]], [[Rune armour|Rune]], and [[Dragon armour|Dragon]] (in ascending order of the quality of the armour). For each piece of armour, there is a counterpart made for each other type of metal (with the exception of Dragon armour which has some items yet to be released). All these can be made from the [[Smithing]] skill, with the exception of Black, White, and Dragon, which can only be purchased or received from a [[drops|monster drop]].

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All armour items not made from those metal types can be considered "special" and generally cannot be made from the Smithing skill, but rather sold by an NPC or obtained as a monster drop. Some players may consider these more desirable, as they often provide higher bonuses than other forms of armour.

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==Melee armour sets==

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A set generally comprises a [[full helm]], [[platebody]], [[platelegs]]/[[plateskirt|skirt]], and a [[kiteshield]] where applicable. It's very typical among the [[metal]] armours.

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To save [[money]], low-tier armour pieces can be bought at the following places:

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*[[Helmet Shop]] in [[Barbarian Village]]

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*[[Horvik's Armour Shop]] in [[East Varrock]]

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*[[Louie's Armoured Legs Bazaar]] or [[Ranael's Super Skirt Store]] in [[Al Kharid]]

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*[[Cassie's Shield Shop]] in [[Falador]]

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{|class="wikitable sortable"

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!{{skill clickpic|Defence}} level

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!Armour

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!Additional requirements

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|1

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|{{Plink|Bronze armour|pic=Bronze full helm}}

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|None

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|1

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|{{Plink|Iron armour|pic=Iron full helm}}

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|None

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|5

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|{{Plink|Steel armour|pic=Steel full helm}}

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|None

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|10

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|{{Plink|Black armour|pic=Black full helm}}

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|None

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|10

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|{{Plink|White armour|pic=White full helm}}

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|[[Wanted!]]

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|20

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|{{Plink|Mithril armour|pic=Mithril full helm}}

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|None

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|20

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|{{Plink|Initiate armour|pic=Initiate sallet}}

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|10 {{Skill clickpic|Prayer}} and [[Recruitment Drive]]

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|30

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|{{Plink|Adamant armour|pic=Adamant full helm}}

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|None

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|30

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|{{Plink|Proselyte armour|pic=Proselyte sallet}}

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|20 {{Skill clickpic|Prayer}} and [[Slug Menace]]

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|40

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|{{Plink|Rune armour|pic=Rune full helm}}

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|[[Dragon Slayer]] (for platebody)

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|40

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|{{Plink|Rock-shell armour|pic=Rock-shell helm}}

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|[[The Fremennik Trials]]

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|42

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|{{Plink|Void Knight equipment|pic=Void melee helm}}

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|850 [[Pest Control]] points plus the following:<br />42 {{Skill clickpic|Attack}}, {{Skill clickpic|Strength}}, {{Skill clickpic|Defence}}, {{Skill clickpic|Hitpoints}}, {{Skill clickpic|Ranged}}, {{Skill clickpic|Magic}}, '''and''' 22 {{Skill clickpic|Prayer}}

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|50

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|{{Plink|Granite armour|pic=Granite helm}}

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|50 {{Skill clickpic|Strength}}

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|60

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|{{Plink|Obsidian armour|pic=Obsidian helmet}}

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|None

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|60

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|{{Plink|Dragon armour|pic=Dragon full helm}}

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|[[Legends' Quest]] for [[Dragon sq shield|sq shield]], [[Dragon Slayer]] for [[Dragon platebody|platebody]]

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|65

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|{{Plink|3rd age melee equipment|pic=3rd age full helmet}}

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|Often prohibitively expensive ({{coins|{{GEPrice|3rd age full helmet}} + {{GEPrice|3rd age platebody}} + {{GEPrice|3rd age platelegs}} + {{GEPrice|3rd age kiteshield}}}}).

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|65

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|{{Plink|Bandos armour|pic=Bandos chestplate}}

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|70

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|{{Plink|Barrows armour|pic=Verac's helm}}

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|Fully [[degrades]] after 15 hours in [[combat]]

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|75

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|{{Plink|Justiciar armour|pic=Justiciar faceguard}}

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|Often prohibitively expensive ({{coins|{{GEP|Justiciar faceguard}} + {{GEP|Justiciar chestguard}} + {{GEP|Justiciar legguards}}}}).

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==Other armour pieces==

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!{{skill clickpic|Defence}} level

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!Item

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!Additional

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|{{plink|Warrior ring}}

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|650,000 [[Nightmare Zone]] points only to [[Warrior ring (i)|imbue]]

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|1

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|{{plink|Berserker ring}}

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|650,000 [[Nightmare Zone]] points only to [[Berserker ring (i)|imbue]]

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|41 <ref>Although there are no requirements to wear the gloves, the lowest [[Defence]] level to complete [[Recipe for Disaster]] is 41.</ref>

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|{{plink|Culinaromancer's gloves|pic=Barrows gloves}}

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|[[Recipe for Disaster]]

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|1

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|{{plink|Fire cape}}

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|Completion of the [[TzHaar Fight Cave]]

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|1

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|{{plink|Infernal cape}}

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|Completion of the [[Inferno]]

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|10

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|{{plink|Slayer helmet}}

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|55 {{Skill clickpic|Crafting}} and 400 [[Slayer reward points]]

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|20

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|{{plink|Yak-hide armour|pic=Yak-hide armour (top)}}

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|None

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|25

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|{{plink|Fremennik shield (The Fremennik Isles)}}

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|None

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|30

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|{{plink|Fremennik shield}}

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|[[The Fremennik Trials]]

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|30

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|{{plink|Fremennik helm}}

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|[[The Fremennik Trials]]

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|40

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|{{plink|Fighter torso}}

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|[[Barbarian Assault]]: 375 [[Honour points]] in all four roles and killed the [[Penance Queen]]

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|45

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|{{plink|Spirit shield}}

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|55 {{Skill clickpic|Prayer}}

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|45

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|{{plink|Warrior helm}}

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|[[The Fremennik Trials]]

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|45

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|{{plink|Berserker helm}}

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|[[The Fremennik Trials]]

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|55

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|{{plink|Helm of neitiznot}}

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|[[The Fremennik Isles]]

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|70

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|{{plink|Crystal shield}}

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|50 {{Skill clickpic|Agility}} and [[Roving Elves]]; fully degrades after taking 2500 hits that deal damage

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|70

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|{{plink|Blessed spirit shield}}

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|60 {{Skill clickpic|Prayer}}

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|75

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|{{plink|Elysian spirit shield}}

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|75 {{Skill clickpic|Prayer}}

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|75

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|{{plink|Serpentine helm}}

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|75

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|{{plink|Dragonfire shield}}

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|[[Dragon Slayer]] must be started in order to equip

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|75

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|{{plink|Primordial boots}}

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|75 {{Skill clickpic|Strength}}

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==Set items==

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===[[Medium helmet]]s===

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[[File:Dragon med helm.png|right|A dragon medium helmet]]

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[[Medium helmet]]s offer little protection compared to [[full helm]]s (shown below) from most [[combat]] forms, but also do little to inhibit using any [[Combat styles|combat style]]. This makes them a good choice for players who favour [[Melee]], but want the opportunity to use [[Magic]] and [[Ranged]]. But if you prefer Melee-fighting, the full helm is a better choice.

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===[[Full helmet]]s===

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[[File:Dragon full helm.png|right|A dragon full helmet]]

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[[Full helmet]]s encase the whole of the players head and provide better [[Ranged]] and [[Melee]] [[Defence]] than other helmets. It does, however, impose larger negative modifiers to [[Magic]] and Ranged attacks, but many rangers prefer them for their Defence bonuses and accept the negative attack modifiers, which are significantly smaller than their magical attack penalty.

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===[[Chainbody|Chainbodies]]===

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[[File:Dragon chainbody.png|right|A dragon chainbody]]

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[[Chainbody|Chainbodies]] are made up of small rings linked together. They are particularly useful for deflecting [[slash]]ing weapons and absorbing the impact of [[crush]] attacks. Chainmail is weak against [[stab]]bing weapons as small pointed blades can pierce the rings, as can [[arrow]]s, therefore it is less effective at defending against [[Ranged]] attacks. Chainmail is quite flexible and so does not penalise a ranger's [[Attack]] bonus, though its metal construction does impede a [[mage]]'s accuracy somewhat. However, they offer a lesser Magic Defence penalty than [[Platebody|platebodies]].

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===[[Platebody|Platebodies]]===

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[[File:Dragon platebody.png|right|A dragon platebody]]

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[[Platebody|Platebodies]] are much heavier and stronger than [[Chainbody|chainbodies]], providing the higher [[slash]], [[stab]], and [[Ranged]] [[Defence]] bonuses. Platebodies are weakest against [[crush]]ing and [[Magic]] attacks, as they conduct Magic and cannot absorb the impact of a crush attack as well as [[dragonhide]] or chain armour. Rangers and mages are at a great disadvantage trying to aim their Ranged and distance magical attacks in this restrictive and heavy metal armour. The [[Dragon Slayer]] [[quest]] is required to wear the [[Rune platebody]] as well as the [[Dragon platebody]].

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===[[Platelegs]] and [[plateskirt]]s===

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[[File:Dragon platelegs.png|right|A pair of dragon platelegs]]

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[[File:Dragon plateskirt.png|right|A dragon plateskirt]]

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[[Platelegs]] and [[plateskirt]]s are a vital part of a warrior's [[armour]], and provide the second best defensive bonuses after the [[platebody]]. As with all [[Dragon equipment]], the [[Dragon platelegs]]/[[Dragon plateskirt|plateskirt]] '''cannot''' be made via the [[Smithing]] skill.

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===[[Square shield]]s===

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[[File:Dragon sq shield.png|right|A dragon square shield]]

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The [[square shield]] has adequate [[Melee]] and [[Ranged]] [[Defence]] bonuses, and does not penalise Ranged or Magic attacks as much as the [[kiteshield]]. In Melee, a square shield is weakest against [[crush]] attacks, but stronger towards [[stab]]. Square shields are not often used, as most players prefer the kiteshield for its higher Defence bonuses. In similarity towards [[medium helmet]]s, square shields provide less Ranged and Magic attack penalties and could be more preferred by those who aren't using Melee.

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===[[Kiteshield]]s===

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[[File:Dragon kiteshield.png|right|A dragon kiteshield]]

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[[Kiteshield]]s offer better [[Defence]] than a [[square shield]], although like most heavier armour it is awkward to use in combination with [[Magic]] and [[Ranged]]. Kiteshields are marginally weaker against [[stab]]bing attacks.

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===[[Metal gloves]]===

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[[File:Barrows gloves.png|right|A pair of barrows gloves]]

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The [[Culinaromancer]]'s [[metal gloves]] can be bought from the [[Culinaromancer's chest]] after completing varying numbers of [[Recipe for Disaster]] subquests, the exception being [[White gloves]], which are purchased from [[Sir Vyvin]]. White gloves are also the only tradeable metal gloves.

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Metal gloves provide good protection against all attack styles. [[Barrows gloves]] give the best [[Attack]] bonuses for all [[Attack style]]s of any pair of gloves, and also the highest [[Strength]] bonus. These gloves also do '''not''' degrade.

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===[[Defender]]s===

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[[File:Dragon defender detail.png|right|120px]]

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Metal [[defender]]s are small [[dagger]]-like items worn in the [[Shield slot]]. Defenders make a trade off whereby they sacrifice much of a shields defensive capabilities to further boost offensive stats and are as such desirable for warriors who favour stronger and more accurate attacks over survivability. They cannot be made nor bought, only received as a drop from [[Cyclops|cyclopes]] on the top floor of the [[Warriors' Guild]]. Once the first - [[Bronze defender|bronze]] - defender is received, it must be shown to [[Kamfreena]] outside the room before an [[Iron defender|iron]] one may be received, which must then be shown before a [[Steel defender|steel]] one may be received, etc. Entrance to the cyclops' room is temporary and the Guild's [[Warrior guild token|tokens]] are required for access. The owned amount slowly decreases as one is in the room.

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==[[Bronze armour]]==

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[[File:Bronze full helm chathead.png|left]]

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[[File:Bronze platebody detail.png|right|120px]][[Bronze armour]] is the weakest of all [[Melee]] armours, requiring no levels whatsoever and costing little. Bronze is a [[copper]] and [[tin]] alloy and as such may be [[Smithing|smelted]] using copper and tin ore. It can be made on an [[anvil]] with requirements starting from level 1 [[Smithing]].{{clear}}

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==[[Iron armour]]==

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[[File:Iron full helm chathead.png|left]]

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[[File:Iron platebody detail.png|right|120px]][[Iron armour]] is slightly better than [[Bronze armour|bronze]], and requires level 1 [[Defence]]. It is made from [[iron bar]]s. {{clear}}

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==[[Steel armour]]==

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[[File:Steel full helm chathead.png|left]]

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[[File:Steel platebody detail.png|right|120px]]

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[[Steel armour]] is slightly better than the previous [[metal]], [[iron]]. [[Steel equipment|Steel armour and weapons]] require level 5 [[Defence]] and [[Attack]] respectively to equip and may also be [[Smithing|smithed]] from [[steel bar]]s, which are the result of smelting [[iron ore]] with [[coal]].{{clear}}

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==[[Black armour]]==

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[[File:Black full helm chathead.png|left]]

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[[File:Black platebody detail.png|right|120px]]

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[[Black armour]], as worn by the [[Kinshra]], 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 [[Smithing|smithed]], only received as a drop or bought from several shops. A number of different versions exist, all received from [[Treasure Trails]]. There is gold-trimmed black armour, white-trimmed black armour and five different sets of [[Black heraldic armour|heraldic armour]]. It requires 10 [[Defence]] to wear, as does white armour.

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==[[White armour]]==

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[[File:White full helm chathead.png|left]]

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[[File:White platebody detail.png|right|120px]]

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[[White armour]] does not offer great defensive bonuses, although better than [[steel]], but does offer decent [[Prayer bonus]]es. Aside from the Prayer bonus, white armour is the same as [[black armour]] requiring 10 [[Defence]]; however, it also requires the completion of [[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 Knights]]. White armour is worn by [[White Knight]]s of [[Falador]], and a number of varieties exist, them being initiate, proselyte, acolyte and partisan armour as worn by the [[Temple Knights]].

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===[[Initiate armour]]===

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[[File:Initiate sallet chathead.png|left]]

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[[File:Initiate hauberk detail.png|right|120px]]

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[[Initiate armour]] is worn by Temple Knight recruits, which the player becomes after completion of [[Recruitment Drive]]. It offers relatively low [[Defence]] bonuses but this is compensated by decent [[Prayer bonus]]es. The set consists of a [[Proselyte sallet|sallet]], [[Proselyte hauberk|hauberk]] and the choice of a [[Proselyte cuisse|cuisse]] or [[Proselyte tasset|tassets]]. The set may be bought from [[Sir Tiffy Cashien]] in [[Falador Park]], requiring no [[Black Knight]] kills but requiring 20 [[Defence]] and 10 [[Prayer]] to wear. It appears to be yellow-trimmed white armour with the stats of [[Mithril armour]] plus Prayer bonus.

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===[[Proselyte armour]]===

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[[File:Proselyte sallet chathead.png|left]]

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[[File:Proselyte hauberk detail.png|right|120px]]

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[[Proselyte armour]] is worn by Temple Knight proselytes who have advanced in rank and requires 30 [[Defence]] and 20 [[Prayer]]. Players may buy the armour off [[Sir Tiffy Cashien]] after completing [[The Slug Menace]]. Basically being an upgrade of [[initiate armour]], it offers both higher Defence and [[Prayer bonus]]es. It looks like gold/orange-trimmed white armour possessing [[Adamant armour]] stats with Prayer.

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==[[Mithril armour]]==

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[[File:Mithril full helm chathead.png|left]]

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[[File:Mithril platebody detail.png|right|120px]]

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[[Mithril]] is a medium level [[metal]], requiring 20 [[Defence]] to equip all pieces of the armour. [[Mithril bar]]s are smelted from [[mithril ore]] and [[coal]] in a 1:4 ratio. [[Mithril armour]] offers decent bonuses for players who can just equip it. It is generally not used by higher levelled players. A set of mithril armour may be placed in one's skill hall in a [[POH]], providing that the player has 68 [[smithing]].

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==[[Adamant armour]]==

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[[File:Adamant full helm chathead.png|left]]

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[[File:Adamant platebody detail.png|right|120px]]

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[[Adamant armour]] is the second highest [[Smithing|smithable]] 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. Adamant is extracted from [[adamantite ore]]. It requires level 30 [[Defence]] to wield. Like [[black armour]], [[Treasure Trails]] offer variations to this armour, including gold-trimmed, white-trimmed and five sets of [[Adamant heraldic armour|heraldic armour]].

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==[[Rune armour]]==

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[[File:Rune full helm chathead.png|left]]

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[[File:Rune platebody detail.png|right|120px]]

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[[Rune armour]] is the best armour for [[free-to-play]] that does not degrade and requires level 40 [[Defence]] to wear, although a smith wishing to start making runite equipment needs at least level 85 [[Smithing]]. Due to [[runite ore]] being very precious, and only found in a few locations, a full set of rune armour is relatively expensive. It is often worn in [[PvP]] situations as it provides good bonuses and is easily replaced if lost. Equipping the [[Rune platebody]] requires completion of the [[Dragon Slayer]] [[quest]]. Rune is cyan in colour. As with [[Adamant armour|adamant]] and [[black armour]], rune armour has [[Treasure Trail]] variants: gold-trimmed, white-trimmed, [[Gilded armour|gilded]], five sets of [[Rune heraldic armour|heraldic armour]] and six different sets of [[Rune god armour|god armour]], with the colours of [[Saradomin]], [[Guthix]], [[Zamorak]], [[Armadyl]], [[Zaros]] and [[Bandos]].

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==[[Granite armour]]==

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[[File:Granite body detail.png|right|120px]]

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[[File:Granite helm chathead.png|left]]

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''[[Granite helm|Helmet]], [[Granite body|body]], [[Granite legs|legs]], [[Granite shield|shield]]''

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[[Granite armour]] is tough, resilient armour requiring not only a [[Defence]] level of 50 to wear, but also a [[Strength]] level of 50 due to its weight. The [[Granite body]] and [[Granite helm|helm]] have slightly better bonuses than their rune counterparts and all the pieces have very high ranged Defence. Granite armour is mainly obtained from monster drops, or trading with another player. The granite body is obtained by playing [[Barbarian Assault]] and purchasing one from [[Commander Connad]]. Granite armour comes with the [[granite maul]].

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==[[Obsidian armour]]==

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[[File:Obsidian platebody detail.png|right|120px]]

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[[File:Obsidian helmet chathead.png|left]]

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[[Obsidian armour]] has moderate defensive capabilities but makes up for it with its high offensive stats with the entire set giving +12 in strength bonus. When the body, legs, and helmet are worn in conjunction with each other, all obsidian weaponry receives a +10% bonus in melee strength and melee accuracy and this bonus '''does''' stack with the 20% damage increase whilst wearing a [[Berserker necklace]]. These armour pieces can all be purchased from [[TzHaar-Hur-Tel's Equipment Store]] in [[Mor Ul Rek]] with [[Tokkul]], or by fighting various [[Tzhaar-ket]]s around the city, although only the level-221 Kets drop the platebody, legs, and helmet.

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==[[Dragon armour]]==

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[[File:Dragon full helm chathead.png|left]]

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[[File:Dragon platebody detail.png|right|120px]]

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[[Dragon armour]] is one of the most sought-after armour sets and pieces of dragon equipment can cost millions of [[coins]]. Dragon cannot be smithed by players and is only for members. The [[weapon]]ry may be received as a rare drop from a very limited amount of monsters or bought from several shops (often requiring quests to be completed), while the armour is limited to the former. For example, the elusive, fabled [[Dragon full helm]] can be dropped by level-304 [[Mithril dragon]]s. The origins of dragon armour are unknown, but it is widely believed the [[Dragonkin]] created it and brought dragon [[metal]] to [[Gielinor]]. Dragon armour requires level 60 [[Defence]] to be worn and is very popular.

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==[[Fremennik armour]]==

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''[[Yak-hide armour|Yak-hide]], [[Rockshell armour|Rockshell]], [[Fremennik helm|Helm]], [[Fremennik shield|Shield]], [[Warrior helm]], [[Berserker helm]], [[Helm of neitiznot]]''

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<br />'''''Yak-hide:''' [[Yak-hide armour (top)|top]], [[Yak-hide armour (legs)|legs]], [[Fremennik roundshield|roundshield]]''

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===[[Fremennik helmets]]===

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Out of the six [[Fremennik helmets]], three are suitable for warriors. All Fremennik helms require completion of [[The Fremennik Trials]] to wear them, but the [[Helm of neitiznot]] requires [[The Fremennik Isles]].

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====[[Fremennik helm]]====

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[[File:Fremennik helm.png|right]]

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The [[Fremennik helm]] is the most basic helm that the Fremennik have in store and is received as a drop from [[Fremennik warrior]]s and [[Waterbirth]] [[Dagannoth]]s. Due to its low bonuses, it is generally not used by players.

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====[[Warrior helm]]====

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[[File:Warrior helm.png|right]]

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The [[Warrior helm]] is a more popular choice of helmet, as it gives decent [[Defence]] bonuses and a slash attack bonus. This helmet may be bought off [[Skulgrimen]] or received as a drop from [[Dagannoth]]s. {{clear}}

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====[[Berserker helm]]====

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[[File:Berserker helm chathead.png|left]]

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[[File:Berserker helm.png|right]]

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Like the [[Warrior helm]], the [[Berserker helm]] offers decent bonuses and a small strength bonus. This helmet can be bought as well as dropped by [[Dagannoth]]s. Its stats are equal to the Warrior's helm. {{clear}}

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====[[Helm of Neitiznot]]====

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[[File:Helm of neitiznot.png|right]]

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The [[Helm of Neitiznot]] is by far the most popular [[Fremennik helm]]. Not only does it yield higher bonuses than the other helms, it also has an additional [[Prayer bonus]] and strength bonus. It is received from [[Mawnis Burowgar]], the burgher of [[Neitiznot]], after completion of [[The Fremennik Isles]] and may be re-obtained from him if lost.

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===[[Yak-hide armour]]===

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[[File:Yak-hide armour equipped.png|60px|right|link=Yak-hide armour|A player wearing Yak-hides.]]

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[[Yak-hide armour]] and the [[Fremennik round shield]] are relatively weak, but valuable against [[Ice troll]]s, as the armour lowers the maximum hit of the [[Ice troll male|males]], and the shield lowers the maximum hit of the [[Ice troll female|females]]. They are made during [[The Fremennik Isles]] from [[yak-hide]] and split [[Arctic pine logs]]. It has poor bonuses, meaning it is not used very often.{{clear}}

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===[[Rock-shell armour]]===

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[[File:Rock-shell helm chathead.png|left]]

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[[File:Rock-shell plate detail.png|right|150px]]

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[[Rock-shell armour]] is very similar to [[Rune armour]]. It is made from hides and rocks dropped by [[Dagannoth]]s and [[Giant rock crab]]s, respectively. It's not very widely used due to the difficulty to obtain and the existence of better armour. {{clear}}

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===[[Void Knight equipment]]===

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[[File:Void melee helm equipped.png|right|70px|link=Void Knight equipment|A player wearing Void Knight robes.]]

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[[Void melee helm]], [[Void knight top]], [[Void knight robe]] & [[Void knight gloves]]

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[[Void knight robe]]s requires 42 [[Attack]], [[Strength]], [[Defence]], [[Ranged]], [[Hitpoints]] and [[Magic]], and it also requires 22 [[Prayer]]. However, you need 850 [[Pest Control]] points. The [[Void melee helm|Melee helm]] grants the player a +10% bonus towards accuracy and damage, if the player is wearing the rest of the Void Knight equipment.

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As some players find it more effective to wear other full sets of [[armour]], such as [[Bandos armour|Bandos]] or [[Barrows armour]], than a full set of Void Knight armour due to the Defence bonuses, this item is not frequently bought. However, those who do buy it can see a higher max hit and a higher average hit. Additionally, it [[Combat styles|classes]] as a [[hybrid]] set (besides the helmet), and as such gives equal Magic, Ranged and [[Melee]] Defence, thus making it an alternative choice in [[minigame]]s where hybridding is common.

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Note that the armour is only Melee-based if you are wearing the [[Melee helm]]; if you are, your Melee damage is increased by 10%.

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==[[3rd age melee equipment|3rd age melee armour]]==

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[[File:3rd age full helmet.png|left]]

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[[File:3rd age platebody detail.png|right|120px]]

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:''[[3rd age full helmet|Helmet]], [[3rd age platebody|platebody]], [[3rd age platelegs|platelegs]], [[3rd age kiteshield|kiteshield]]''

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[[3rd age equipment|Armour from the 3rd age]] is incredibly rare. However, both [[Justiciar armour]] and [[Barrows armour]] have higher defensive bonuses and [[Bandos armour]] is generally favoured for its [[strength bonus]]es despite the lower defensive bonuses. 3rd age armour can only be obtained through [[Treasure Trails]], or by buying from another player.

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==[[Bandos armour]]==

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[[File:Bandos chestplate.png|left]]

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[[File:Bandos tassets.png|right]]

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''[[Bandos chestplate|Chestplate]], [[Bandos tassets|tassets]], [[Bandos boots|boots]]''

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[[Bandos armour]] is very strong armour, providing excellent defensive bonuses. Bandos armour is one of the best armours in the game. Bandos armour is dropped by [[General Graardor]] (who wears the armour himself) and his sergeants in Bandos's Stronghold in the [[God Wars Dungeon]], requiring level 70 [[Strength]] to enter, as well as having killed forty Bandosians in the dungeon.

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==[[Barrows armour]]==

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''[[Guthan's]], [[Dharok's]], [[Torag's]], [[Verac's]]''

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<br />''Helmet, platebody/brassard, platelegs/plateskirt/chainskirt, (weapon: [[Dharok's greataxe|greataxe]]/[[Guthan's warspear|warspear]]/[[Torag's hammers|hammers]]/[[Verac's flail|flail]])''

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[[Barrows armour]] is very strong and popular. It is obtained from the [[Barrows]] [[minigame]], or from trading with another player. If the player wears all the items from one of the brothers' armour sets (including the [[weapon]]), they have a chance of activating a set effect. Barrows armour needs to be repaired every 15 hours of [[combat]] for a price. This can be done on an [[armour stand]] (with discounts based on one's [[Smithing]] level) or by speaking to [[Bob (smith)|Bob]] in [[Lumbridge]].

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===[[Guthan's armour]]===

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[[File:Guthan's platebody.png|right]]

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The [[Guthan's|armour set]] of [[Guthan the Infested]] has a very desirable bonus effect, as it has a chance of healing the wearer when they deal damage. The weapon of the set is a long warspear.{{clear}}

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===[[Dharok's armour]]===

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[[File:Dharok's platebody.png|right]]

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[[Dharok the Wretched's equipment]] set effect has a useful, but dangerous set effect. The lower the wearer's health, the higher his/her maximum hit is.{{clear}}

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===[[Torag's armour]]===

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[[File:Torag's platebody.png|right]]

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[[Torag the Corrupted's equipment]] set effect is the chance to drain run energy from the target with each hit.

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===[[Verac's armour]]===

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[[File:Verac's brassard.png|right]]

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The set effect of [[Verac's|the armour]] of [[Verac the Defiled]] is useful when fighting another player or the [[Kalphite Queen]], as it hits through [[Prayer]] and armour.

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==[[Justiciar armour]]==

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[[File:Justiciar chestguard detail.png|right|130px]]

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:''[[Justiciar faceguard|Faceguard]], [[Justiciar chestguard|chestguard]], [[Justiciar legguards|legguards]]''

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[[Justiciar armour]] possesses the best defensive bonuses in the game for melee and ranged. The armour requires level 75 in [[Defence]] to wear, and possesses a [[set effect]] that reduces damage taken when the player wears the full set. Justiciar armour can only be obtained through completing the [[Theatre of Blood]], or by buying from another player.

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==[[Toktz-ket-xil]]==

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[[File:Toktz-ket-xil detail.png|right|120px]]

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Buy one from [[TzHaar-Hur-Tel's Equipment Store]] in [[Mor Ul Rek]], trade with another player or obtain one as a rare monster drop from a [[TzHaar-Ket]]. This [[Toktz-ket-xil]] is extremely popular amongst mid-level warriors who are unable to afford a better-suited shield for their level, and because it also possesses a strength bonus, it is often used by those who cannot currently gain access to the Warriors Guild but have the defence level requirement of 60 to use it.

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==[[Crystal shield]]==

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[[File:Crystal shield detail.png|right|120px]]

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The [[Crystal shield]] is a high-level piece of [[armour]] which, similar to barrows equipment, will degrade after use and must be recharged. Boasting a very high ranged defence bonus, It requires completion of [[Roving Elves]], 70 [[Defence]], and 50 [[Agility]] to wield.

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==[[Dragonfire shield]]==

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[[File:Dragonfire shield detail.png|right|120px]]

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The [[Dragonfire shield]] is a high-level piece of armour. It provides protection not only from [[dragonfire]] but also the icy breath of the [[Skeletal Wyvern]]. It functions differently by absorbing the aforementioned, acquiring [[Dragonfire shield#Dragonfire charges|charges]] and thereby increasing in defensive bonuses while protecting the player. It can then be discharged to release a viscous burning attack.

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==[[Spirit shields]]==

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[[File:Elysian spirit shield detail.png|thumb|120px]]

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[[Spirit shields]] are a range of shields available to members after the [[Corporeal Beast]] update. The shields are all derived from the [[Spirit shield|"basic" one]]. Some [[holy elixir]], dropped by the Corporeal Beast, must be poured onto it to [[Blessed spirit shield|bless it]], increasing its stats and value. The spirit [[sigil]]s are items which can be added to a [[blessed spirit shield]] to modify its abilities even further. These sigils are [[Arcane sigil|arcane]], [[Elysian sigil|elysian]] and [[Spectral sigil|spectral]]. The [[elysian spirit shield]] has a special effect that reduces the amount of damage taken

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The basic spirit shield requires level 45 [[Defence]] and level 55 [[Prayer]] to hold, the blessed one requires 70 Defence and level 60 Prayer, arcane and spectral spirit shield 75 Defence, 70 Prayer and 65 Magic, and elysian requires 75 Defence and 75 Prayer.

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==Best F2P melee armour setup==

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{{Equipment

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|helmimg = Saradomin full helm.png

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|helmlink = Saradomin full helm

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|capeimg = Team-26 cape.png

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|capelink = Team cape

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|neckimg = Amulet of power.png

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|necklink = Amulet of power

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|weapimg = Rune scimitar.png

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|weaplink = Rune scim

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|bodyimg = Saradomin platebody.png

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|bodylink = Saradomin platebody

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|shieldimg = Saradomin kiteshield.png

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|shieldlink = Saradomin kiteshield

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|legsimg = Saradomin platelegs.png

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|legslink = Saradomin platelegs

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|glovesimg = Green d'hide vamb.png

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|gloveslink = Green d'hide vamb

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|bootsimg = Fancy boots.png

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|bootslink = Fancy boots

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|caption = Best F2P Melee Armour

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}}

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===Notes===

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*You will have to set up a 2-step verification for your account to obtain [[fancy boots]] or [[fighting boots]] from the [[Stronghold of Security]]; however, you can disable this after you obtain the boots. Remember if you lose your boots and disabled 2-step verification that you will need to re-enable the verification in order to get them back.

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*An [[amulet of power]] is better to use for players who expect to be training on enemies with high [[Defence]], otherwise [[amulet of strength]] is better.

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*All [[F2P]] [[rune god armour]]s have the same stats, and the only reason it is better than [[rune armour]] is because of its +1 [[Prayer bonus]] on each armour piece creating a total of a +4 Prayer bonus.

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*[[Fancy boots]] and [[fighting boots]] have the same stats.

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*All [[team capes]] and regular [[capes]] have the same stats.

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*Currently, there are no rings in F2P that give any stat increases.

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==Best P2P melee strength setup==

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{{Equipment

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|caption = Best P2P Strength Armour

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|helmimg = Serpentine helm.png

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|helmlink = Serpentine helm

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|capeimg = Infernal cape.png

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|capelink = Infernal cape

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|neckimg = Amulet of torture.png

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|necklink = Amulet of torture

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|ammoimg = Holy blessing.png

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|ammolink = Holy blessing

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|weapimg = Abyssal tentacle.png

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|weaplink = Abyssal tentacle

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|bodyimg = Bandos chestplate.png

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|bodylink = Bandos chestplate

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|legsimg = Bandos tassets.png

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|legslink = Bandos tassets

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|shieldimg = Avernic defender.png

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|shieldlink = Avernic defender

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|glovesimg = Barrows gloves.png

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|gloveslink = Barrows gloves

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|bootsimg = Primordial boots.png

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|bootslink = Primordial boots

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|ringimg = Berserker ring (i).png

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|ringlink = Berserker ring (i)

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}}

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===Notes===

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*The [[fighter torso]] gives the same [[Strength bonus]].

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*The [[amulet of torture]] has better offensive stats than the [[amulet of fury]] yielding; +15 across all attack bonuses, however, has no defensive bonuses. Where the amulet of fury has +15 in all defensive stats, it has a +2 difference in Strength bonus.

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*The [[slayer helmet]] or [[black mask]] will give a higher Strength bonus if on task.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  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-:''For a full list of items and their stats worn in the body slot, see [[Body slot table|this table]].''
-'''Melee armour''', used in the [[Attack]], [[Strength]] and [[Defence]] skills, is generally made out of some kind of metal. There is a "default" (regular) series of [[armour]], consisting of [[Bronze armour|Bronze]], [[Iron armour|Iron]], [[Steel armour|Steel]], [[Black armour|Black]]/[[White armour|White]], [[Mithril armour|Mithril]], [[Adamant armour|Adamant]], [[Rune armour|Rune]], and [[Dragon armour|Dragon]] (in ascending order of the quality of the armour). For each piece of armour, there is a counterpart made for each other type of metal (with the exception of Dragon armour which has some items yet to be released). All these can be made from the [[Smithing]] skill, with the exception of Black, White, and Dragon, which can only be purchased or received from a [[drops|monster drop]].
-All armour items not made from those metal types can be considered "special" and generally cannot be made from the Smithing skill, but rather sold by an NPC or obtained as a monster drop. Some players may consider these more desirable, as they often provide higher bonuses than other forms of armour.
-==Melee armour sets==
-A set generally comprises a [[full helm]], [[platebody]], [[platelegs]]/[[plateskirt|skirt]], and a [[kiteshield]] where applicable. It's very typical among the [[metal]] armours.
-To save [[money]], low-tier armour pieces can be bought at the following places:
-*[[Helmet Shop]] in [[Barbarian Village]]
-*[[Horvik's Armour Shop]] in [[East Varrock]]
-*[[Louie's Armoured Legs Bazaar]] or [[Ranael's Super Skirt Store]] in [[Al Kharid]]
-*[[Cassie's Shield Shop]] in [[Falador]]
-{|class="wikitable sortable"
-!{{skill clickpic|Defence}} level
-!Armour
-!Additional requirements
-|-
-|1
-|{{Plink|Bronze armour|pic=Bronze full helm}}
-|None
-|-
-|1
-|{{Plink|Iron armour|pic=Iron full helm}}
-|None
-|-
-|5
-|{{Plink|Steel armour|pic=Steel full helm}}
-|None
-|-
-|10
-|{{Plink|Black armour|pic=Black full helm}}
-|None
-|-
-|10
-|{{Plink|White armour|pic=White full helm}}
-|[[Wanted!]]
-|-
-|20
-|{{Plink|Mithril armour|pic=Mithril full helm}}
-|None
-|-
-|20
-|{{Plink|Initiate armour|pic=Initiate sallet}}
-|10 {{Skill clickpic|Prayer}} and [[Recruitment Drive]]
-|-
-|30
-|{{Plink|Adamant armour|pic=Adamant full helm}}
-|None
-|-
-|30
-|{{Plink|Proselyte armour|pic=Proselyte sallet}}
-|20 {{Skill clickpic|Prayer}} and [[Slug Menace]]
-|-
-|40
-|{{Plink|Rune armour|pic=Rune full helm}}
-|[[Dragon Slayer]] (for platebody)
-|-
-|40
-|{{Plink|Rock-shell armour|pic=Rock-shell helm}}
-|[[The Fremennik Trials]]
-|-
-|42
-|{{Plink|Void Knight equipment|pic=Void melee helm}}
-|850 [[Pest Control]] points plus the following:<br />42 {{Skill clickpic|Attack}}, {{Skill clickpic|Strength}}, {{Skill clickpic|Defence}}, {{Skill clickpic|Hitpoints}}, {{Skill clickpic|Ranged}}, {{Skill clickpic|Magic}}, '''and''' 22 {{Skill clickpic|Prayer}}
-|-
-|50
-|{{Plink|Granite armour|pic=Granite helm}}
-|50 {{Skill clickpic|Strength}}
-|-
-|60
-|{{Plink|Obsidian armour|pic=Obsidian helmet}}
-|None
-|-
-|60
-|{{Plink|Dragon armour|pic=Dragon full helm}}
-|[[Legends' Quest]] for [[Dragon sq shield|sq shield]], [[Dragon Slayer]] for [[Dragon platebody|platebody]]
-|-
-|65
-|{{Plink|3rd age melee equipment|pic=3rd age full helmet}}
-|Often prohibitively expensive ({{coins|{{GEPrice|3rd age full helmet}} + {{GEPrice|3rd age platebody}} + {{GEPrice|3rd age platelegs}} + {{GEPrice|3rd age kiteshield}}}}).
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-|65
-|{{Plink|Bandos armour|pic=Bandos chestplate}}
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-|70
-|{{Plink|Barrows armour|pic=Verac's helm}}
-|Fully [[degrades]] after 15 hours in [[combat]]
-|-
-|75
-|{{Plink|Justiciar armour|pic=Justiciar faceguard}}
-|Often prohibitively expensive ({{coins|{{GEP|Justiciar faceguard}} + {{GEP|Justiciar chestguard}} + {{GEP|Justiciar legguards}}}}).
-|}
-==Other armour pieces==
-{| class="wikitable sortable"
-!{{skill clickpic|Defence}} level
-!Item
-!Additional
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-|1
-|{{plink|Warrior ring}}
-|650,000 [[Nightmare Zone]] points only to [[Warrior ring (i)|imbue]]
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-|1
-|{{plink|Berserker ring}}
-|650,000 [[Nightmare Zone]] points only to [[Berserker ring (i)|imbue]]
-|-
-|41 <ref>Although there are no requirements to wear the gloves, the lowest [[Defence]] level to complete [[Recipe for Disaster]] is 41.</ref>
-|{{plink|Culinaromancer's gloves|pic=Barrows gloves}}
-|[[Recipe for Disaster]]
-|-
-|1
-|{{plink|Fire cape}}
-|Completion of the [[TzHaar Fight Cave]]
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-|1
-|{{plink|Infernal cape}}
-|Completion of the [[Inferno]]
-|-
-|10
-|{{plink|Slayer helmet}}
-|55 {{Skill clickpic|Crafting}} and 400 [[Slayer reward points]]
-|-
-|20
-|{{plink|Yak-hide armour|pic=Yak-hide armour (top)}}
-|None
-|-
-|25
-|{{plink|Fremennik shield (The Fremennik Isles)}}
-|None
-|-
-|30
-|{{plink|Fremennik shield}}
-|[[The Fremennik Trials]]
-|-
-|30
-|{{plink|Fremennik helm}}
-|[[The Fremennik Trials]]
-|-
-|40
-|{{plink|Fighter torso}}
-|[[Barbarian Assault]]: 375 [[Honour points]] in all four roles and killed the [[Penance Queen]]
-|-
-|45
-|{{plink|Spirit shield}}
-|55 {{Skill clickpic|Prayer}}
-|-
-|45
-|{{plink|Warrior helm}}
-|[[The Fremennik Trials]]
-|-
-|45
-|{{plink|Berserker helm}}
-|[[The Fremennik Trials]]
-|-
-|55
-|{{plink|Helm of neitiznot}}
-|[[The Fremennik Isles]]
-|-
-|70
-|{{plink|Crystal shield}}
-|50 {{Skill clickpic|Agility}} and [[Roving Elves]]; fully degrades after taking 2500 hits that deal damage
-|-
-|70
-|{{plink|Blessed spirit shield}}
-|60 {{Skill clickpic|Prayer}}
-|-
-|75
-|{{plink|Elysian spirit shield}}
-|75 {{Skill clickpic|Prayer}}
-|-
-|75
-|{{plink|Serpentine helm}}
-|
-|-
-|75
-|{{plink|Dragonfire shield}}
-|[[Dragon Slayer]] must be started in order to equip
-|-
-|75
-|{{plink|Primordial boots}}
-|75 {{Skill clickpic|Strength}}
-|}
-{{Reflist}}
-==Set items==
-===[[Medium helmet]]s===
-[[File:Dragon med helm.png|right|A dragon medium helmet]]
-''[[Bronze med helm|Bronze]], [[Iron med helm|Iron]], [[Steel med helm|Steel]], [[Black med helm|Black]], [[White med helm|White]], [[Mithril med helm|Mithril]], [[Adamant med helm|Adamant]], [[Rune med helm|Rune]], [[Dragon med helm|Dragon]]''
-[[Medium helmet]]s offer little protection compared to [[full helm]]s (shown below) from most [[combat]] forms, but also do little to inhibit using any [[Combat styles|combat style]]. This makes them a good choice for players who favour [[Melee]], but want the opportunity to use [[Magic]] and [[Ranged]]. But if you prefer Melee-fighting, the full helm is a better choice.
-===[[Full helmet]]s===
-[[File:Dragon full helm.png|right|A dragon full helmet]]
-''[[Bronze full helm|Bronze]], [[Iron full helm|Iron]], [[Steel full helm|Steel]], [[Black full helm|Black]], [[White full helm|White]], [[Mithril full helm|Mithril]], [[Adamant full helm|Adamant]], [[Rune full helm|Rune]], [[Dragon full helm|Dragon]]''
-[[Full helmet]]s encase the whole of the players head and provide better [[Ranged]] and [[Melee]] [[Defence]] than other helmets. It does, however, impose larger negative modifiers to [[Magic]] and Ranged attacks, but many rangers prefer them for their Defence bonuses and accept the negative attack modifiers, which are significantly smaller than their magical attack penalty.
-===[[Chainbody|Chainbodies]]===
-[[File:Dragon chainbody.png|right|A dragon chainbody]]
-''[[Bronze chainbody|Bronze]], [[Iron chainbody|Iron]], [[Steel chainbody|Steel]], [[Black chainbody|Black]], [[White chainbody|White]], [[Mithril chainbody|Mithril]], [[Adamant chainbody|Adamant]], [[Rune chainbody|Rune]], [[Dragon chainbody|Dragon]]''
-[[Chainbody|Chainbodies]] are made up of small rings linked together. They are particularly useful for deflecting [[slash]]ing weapons and absorbing the impact of [[crush]] attacks. Chainmail is weak against [[stab]]bing weapons as small pointed blades can pierce the rings, as can [[arrow]]s, therefore it is less effective at defending against [[Ranged]] attacks. Chainmail is quite flexible and so does not penalise a ranger's [[Attack]] bonus, though its metal construction does impede a [[mage]]'s accuracy somewhat. However, they offer a lesser Magic Defence penalty than [[Platebody|platebodies]].
-===[[Platebody|Platebodies]]===
-[[File:Dragon platebody.png|right|A dragon platebody]]
-''[[Bronze platebody|Bronze]], [[Iron platebody|Iron]], [[Steel platebody|Steel]], [[Black platebody|Black]], [[White platebody|White]], [[Mithril platebody|Mithril]], [[Adamant platebody|Adamant]], [[Rune platebody|Rune]], [[Dragon platebody|Dragon]]''
-[[Platebody|Platebodies]] are much heavier and stronger than [[Chainbody|chainbodies]], providing the higher [[slash]], [[stab]], and [[Ranged]] [[Defence]] bonuses. Platebodies are weakest against [[crush]]ing and [[Magic]] attacks, as they conduct Magic and cannot absorb the impact of a crush attack as well as [[dragonhide]] or chain armour. Rangers and mages are at a great disadvantage trying to aim their Ranged and distance magical attacks in this restrictive and heavy metal armour. The [[Dragon Slayer]] [[quest]] is required to wear the [[Rune platebody]] as well as the [[Dragon platebody]].
-===[[Platelegs]] and [[plateskirt]]s===
-[[File:Dragon platelegs.png|right|A pair of dragon platelegs]]
-[[File:Dragon plateskirt.png|right|A dragon plateskirt]]
-''[[Bronze platelegs|Bronze]], [[Iron platelegs|Iron]], [[Steel platelegs|Steel]], [[Black platelegs|Black]], [[White platelegs|White]], [[Mithril platelegs|Mithril]], [[Adamant platelegs|Adamant]], [[Rune platelegs|Rune]], [[Dragon platelegs|Dragon]]''
-[[Platelegs]] and [[plateskirt]]s are a vital part of a warrior's [[armour]], and provide the second best defensive bonuses after the [[platebody]]. As with all [[Dragon equipment]], the [[Dragon platelegs]]/[[Dragon plateskirt|plateskirt]] '''cannot''' be made via the [[Smithing]] skill.
-===[[Square shield]]s===
-[[File:Dragon sq shield.png|right|A dragon square shield]]
-''[[Bronze sq shield|Bronze]], [[Iron sq shield|Iron]], [[Steel sq shield|Steel]], [[Black sq shield|Black]], [[White sq shield|White]], [[Mithril sq shield|Mithril]], [[Adamant sq shield|Adamant]], [[Rune sq shield|Rune]], [[Dragon sq shield|Dragon]]''
-The [[square shield]] has adequate [[Melee]] and [[Ranged]] [[Defence]] bonuses, and does not penalise Ranged or Magic attacks as much as the [[kiteshield]]. In Melee, a square shield is weakest against [[crush]] attacks, but stronger towards [[stab]]. Square shields are not often used, as most players prefer the kiteshield for its higher Defence bonuses. In similarity towards [[medium helmet]]s, square shields provide less Ranged and Magic attack penalties and could be more preferred by those who aren't using Melee.
-===[[Kiteshield]]s===
-[[File:Dragon kiteshield.png|right|A dragon kiteshield]]
-''[[Bronze kiteshield|Bronze]], [[Iron kiteshield|Iron]], [[Steel kiteshield|Steel]], [[Black kiteshield|Black]], [[White kiteshield|White]], [[Mithril kiteshield|Mithril]], [[Adamant kiteshield|Adamant]], [[Rune kiteshield|Rune]], [[Dragon kiteshield|Dragon]]''
-[[Kiteshield]]s offer better [[Defence]] than a [[square shield]], although like most heavier armour it is awkward to use in combination with [[Magic]] and [[Ranged]]. Kiteshields are marginally weaker against [[stab]]bing attacks.
-===[[Metal gloves]]===
-[[File:Barrows gloves.png|right|A pair of barrows gloves]]
-''[[Bronze gloves|Bronze]], [[Iron gloves|Iron]], [[Steel gloves|Steel]], [[Black gloves|Black]], [[White gloves|White]], [[Mithril gloves|Mithril]], [[Adamant gloves|Adamant]], [[Rune gloves|Rune]], [[Dragon gloves|Dragon]], [[Barrows gloves|Barrows]]''
-The [[Culinaromancer]]'s [[metal gloves]] can be bought from the [[Culinaromancer's chest]] after completing varying numbers of [[Recipe for Disaster]] subquests, the exception being [[White gloves]], which are purchased from [[Sir Vyvin]]. White gloves are also the only tradeable metal gloves.
-Metal gloves provide good protection against all attack styles. [[Barrows gloves]] give the best [[Attack]] bonuses for all [[Attack style]]s of any pair of gloves, and also the highest [[Strength]] bonus. These gloves also do '''not''' degrade.
-===[[Defender]]s===
-''[[Bronze defender|Bronze]], [[Iron defender|Iron]], [[Steel defender|Steel]], [[Black defender|Black]], [[Mithril defender|Mithril]], [[Adamant defender|Adamant]], [[Rune defender|Rune]], [[Dragon defender|Dragon]], [[Avernic defender|Avernic]]''
-[[File:Dragon defender detail.png|right|120px]]
-Metal [[defender]]s are small [[dagger]]-like items worn in the [[Shield slot]]. Defenders make a trade off whereby they sacrifice much of a shields defensive capabilities to further boost offensive stats and are as such desirable for warriors who favour stronger and more accurate attacks over survivability. They cannot be made nor bought, only received as a drop from [[Cyclops|cyclopes]] on the top floor of the [[Warriors' Guild]]. Once the first - [[Bronze defender|bronze]] - defender is received, it must be shown to [[Kamfreena]] outside the room before an [[Iron defender|iron]] one may be received, which must then be shown before a [[Steel defender|steel]] one may be received, etc. Entrance to the cyclops' room is temporary and the Guild's [[Warrior guild token|tokens]] are required for access. The owned amount slowly decreases as one is in the room.
-==[[Bronze armour]]==
-[[File:Bronze full helm chathead.png|left]]
-[[File:Bronze platebody detail.png|right|120px]][[Bronze armour]] is the weakest of all [[Melee]] armours, requiring no levels whatsoever and costing little. Bronze is a [[copper]] and [[tin]] alloy and as such may be [[Smithing|smelted]] using copper and tin ore. It can be made on an [[anvil]] with requirements starting from level 1 [[Smithing]].{{clear}}
-==[[Iron armour]]==
-[[File:Iron full helm chathead.png|left]]
-[[File:Iron platebody detail.png|right|120px]][[Iron armour]] is slightly better than [[Bronze armour|bronze]], and requires level 1 [[Defence]]. It is made from [[iron bar]]s. {{clear}}
-==[[Steel armour]]==
-[[File:Steel full helm chathead.png|left]]
-[[File:Steel platebody detail.png|right|120px]]
-[[Steel armour]] is slightly better than the previous [[metal]], [[iron]]. [[Steel equipment|Steel armour and weapons]] require level 5 [[Defence]] and [[Attack]] respectively to equip and may also be [[Smithing|smithed]] from [[steel bar]]s, which are the result of smelting [[iron ore]] with [[coal]].{{clear}}
-==[[Black armour]]==
-[[File:Black full helm chathead.png|left]]
-[[File:Black platebody detail.png|right|120px]]
-[[Black armour]], as worn by the [[Kinshra]], 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 [[Smithing|smithed]], only received as a drop or bought from several shops. A number of different versions exist, all received from [[Treasure Trails]]. There is gold-trimmed black armour, white-trimmed black armour and five different sets of [[Black heraldic armour|heraldic armour]]. It requires 10 [[Defence]] to wear, as does white armour.
-{{clear}}
-==[[White armour]]==
-[[File:White full helm chathead.png|left]]
-[[File:White platebody detail.png|right|120px]]
-[[White armour]] does not offer great defensive bonuses, although better than [[steel]], but does offer decent [[Prayer bonus]]es. Aside from the Prayer bonus, white armour is the same as [[black armour]] requiring 10 [[Defence]]; however, it also requires the completion of [[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 Knights]]. White armour is worn by [[White Knight]]s of [[Falador]], and a number of varieties exist, them being initiate, proselyte, acolyte and partisan armour as worn by the [[Temple Knights]].
-{{clear}}
-===[[Initiate armour]]===
-[[File:Initiate sallet chathead.png|left]]
-[[File:Initiate hauberk detail.png|right|120px]]
-[[Initiate armour]] is worn by Temple Knight recruits, which the player becomes after completion of [[Recruitment Drive]]. It offers relatively low [[Defence]] bonuses but this is compensated by decent [[Prayer bonus]]es. The set consists of a [[Proselyte sallet|sallet]], [[Proselyte hauberk|hauberk]] and the choice of a [[Proselyte cuisse|cuisse]] or [[Proselyte tasset|tassets]]. The set may be bought from [[Sir Tiffy Cashien]] in [[Falador Park]], requiring no [[Black Knight]] kills but requiring 20 [[Defence]] and 10 [[Prayer]] to wear. It appears to be yellow-trimmed white armour with the stats of [[Mithril armour]] plus Prayer bonus.
-{{clear}}
-===[[Proselyte armour]]===
-[[File:Proselyte sallet chathead.png|left]]
-[[File:Proselyte hauberk detail.png|right|120px]]
-[[Proselyte armour]] is worn by Temple Knight proselytes who have advanced in rank and requires 30 [[Defence]] and 20 [[Prayer]]. Players may buy the armour off [[Sir Tiffy Cashien]] after completing [[The Slug Menace]]. Basically being an upgrade of [[initiate armour]], it offers both higher Defence and [[Prayer bonus]]es. It looks like gold/orange-trimmed white armour possessing [[Adamant armour]] stats with Prayer.
-{{clear}}
-==[[Mithril armour]]==
-[[File:Mithril full helm chathead.png|left]]
-[[File:Mithril platebody detail.png|right|120px]]
-[[Mithril]] is a medium level [[metal]], requiring 20 [[Defence]] to equip all pieces of the armour. [[Mithril bar]]s are smelted from [[mithril ore]] and [[coal]] in a 1:4 ratio. [[Mithril armour]] offers decent bonuses for players who can just equip it. It is generally not used by higher levelled players. A set of mithril armour may be placed in one's skill hall in a [[POH]], providing that the player has 68 [[smithing]].
-{{clear}}
-==[[Adamant armour]]==
-[[File:Adamant full helm chathead.png|left]]
-[[File:Adamant platebody detail.png|right|120px]]
-[[Adamant armour]] is the second highest [[Smithing|smithable]] 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. Adamant is extracted from [[adamantite ore]]. It requires level 30 [[Defence]] to wield. Like [[black armour]], [[Treasure Trails]] offer variations to this armour, including gold-trimmed, white-trimmed and five sets of [[Adamant heraldic armour|heraldic armour]].
-{{clear}}
-==[[Rune armour]]==
-[[File:Rune full helm chathead.png|left]]
-[[File:Rune platebody detail.png|right|120px]]
-[[Rune armour]] is the best armour for [[free-to-play]] that does not degrade and requires level 40 [[Defence]] to wear, although a smith wishing to start making runite equipment needs at least level 85 [[Smithing]]. Due to [[runite ore]] being very precious, and only found in a few locations, a full set of rune armour is relatively expensive. It is often worn in [[PvP]] situations as it provides good bonuses and is easily replaced if lost. Equipping the [[Rune platebody]] requires completion of the [[Dragon Slayer]] [[quest]]. Rune is cyan in colour. As with [[Adamant armour|adamant]] and [[black armour]], rune armour has [[Treasure Trail]] variants: gold-trimmed, white-trimmed, [[Gilded armour|gilded]], five sets of [[Rune heraldic armour|heraldic armour]] and six different sets of [[Rune god armour|god armour]], with the colours of [[Saradomin]], [[Guthix]], [[Zamorak]], [[Armadyl]], [[Zaros]] and [[Bandos]].
-==[[Granite armour]]==
-[[File:Granite body detail.png|right|120px]]
-[[File:Granite helm chathead.png|left]]
-''[[Granite helm|Helmet]], [[Granite body|body]], [[Granite legs|legs]], [[Granite shield|shield]]''
-[[Granite armour]] is tough, resilient armour requiring not only a [[Defence]] level of 50 to wear, but also a [[Strength]] level of 50 due to its weight. The [[Granite body]] and [[Granite helm|helm]] have slightly better bonuses than their rune counterparts and all the pieces have very high ranged Defence. Granite armour is mainly obtained from monster drops, or trading with another player. The granite body is obtained by playing [[Barbarian Assault]] and purchasing one from [[Commander Connad]]. Granite armour comes with the [[granite maul]].
-{{clear}}
-==[[Obsidian armour]]==
-[[File:Obsidian platebody detail.png|right|120px]]
-[[File:Obsidian helmet chathead.png|left]]
-''[[Obsidian helmet|Helmet]], [[Obsidian platebody|body]], [[Obsidian platelegs|legs]], [[Toktz-ket-xil|shield]], [[Obsidian cape|cape]]''
-[[Obsidian armour]] has moderate defensive capabilities but makes up for it with its high offensive stats with the entire set giving +12 in strength bonus. When the body, legs, and helmet are worn in conjunction with each other, all obsidian weaponry receives a +10% bonus in melee strength and melee accuracy and this bonus '''does''' stack with the 20% damage increase whilst wearing a [[Berserker necklace]]. These armour pieces can all be purchased from [[TzHaar-Hur-Tel's Equipment Store]] in [[Mor Ul Rek]] with [[Tokkul]], or by fighting various [[Tzhaar-ket]]s around the city, although only the level-221 Kets drop the platebody, legs, and helmet.
-{{clear}}
-==[[Dragon armour]]==
-[[File:Dragon full helm chathead.png|left]]
-[[File:Dragon platebody detail.png|right|120px]]
-[[Dragon armour]] is one of the most sought-after armour sets and pieces of dragon equipment can cost millions of [[coins]]. Dragon cannot be smithed by players and is only for members. The [[weapon]]ry may be received as a rare drop from a very limited amount of monsters or bought from several shops (often requiring quests to be completed), while the armour is limited to the former. For example, the elusive, fabled [[Dragon full helm]] can be dropped by level-304 [[Mithril dragon]]s. The origins of dragon armour are unknown, but it is widely believed the [[Dragonkin]] created it and brought dragon [[metal]] to [[Gielinor]]. Dragon armour requires level 60 [[Defence]] to be worn and is very popular.
-{{clear}}
-==[[Fremennik armour]]==
-''[[Yak-hide armour|Yak-hide]], [[Rockshell armour|Rockshell]], [[Fremennik helm|Helm]], [[Fremennik shield|Shield]], [[Warrior helm]], [[Berserker helm]], [[Helm of neitiznot]]''
-<br />'''''Rockshell:''' [[Rockshell helmet|helmet]], [[Rock-shell plate|plate]], [[Rock-shell legs|legs]], [[Rockshell gloves|gloves]], [[Rockshell boots|boots]]''
-<br />'''''Yak-hide:''' [[Yak-hide armour (top)|top]], [[Yak-hide armour (legs)|legs]], [[Fremennik roundshield|roundshield]]''
-===[[Fremennik helmets]]===
-Out of the six [[Fremennik helmets]], three are suitable for warriors. All Fremennik helms require completion of [[The Fremennik Trials]] to wear them, but the [[Helm of neitiznot]] requires [[The Fremennik Isles]].
-====[[Fremennik helm]]====
-[[File:Fremennik helm.png|right]]
-The [[Fremennik helm]] is the most basic helm that the Fremennik have in store and is received as a drop from [[Fremennik warrior]]s and [[Waterbirth]] [[Dagannoth]]s. Due to its low bonuses, it is generally not used by players.
-{{clear}}
-====[[Warrior helm]]====
-[[File:Warrior helm.png|right]]
-The [[Warrior helm]] is a more popular choice of helmet, as it gives decent [[Defence]] bonuses and a slash attack bonus. This helmet may be bought off [[Skulgrimen]] or received as a drop from [[Dagannoth]]s. {{clear}}
-====[[Berserker helm]]====
-[[File:Berserker helm chathead.png|left]]
-[[File:Berserker helm.png|right]]
-Like the [[Warrior helm]], the [[Berserker helm]] offers decent bonuses and a small strength bonus. This helmet can be bought as well as dropped by [[Dagannoth]]s. Its stats are equal to the Warrior's helm. {{clear}}
-====[[Helm of Neitiznot]]====
-[[File:Helm of neitiznot.png|right]]
-The [[Helm of Neitiznot]] is by far the most popular [[Fremennik helm]]. Not only does it yield higher bonuses than the other helms, it also has an additional [[Prayer bonus]] and strength bonus. It is received from [[Mawnis Burowgar]], the burgher of [[Neitiznot]], after completion of [[The Fremennik Isles]] and may be re-obtained from him if lost.
-===[[Yak-hide armour]]===
-[[File:Yak-hide armour equipped.png|60px|right|link=Yak-hide armour|A player wearing Yak-hides.]]
-[[Yak-hide armour]] and the [[Fremennik round shield]] are relatively weak, but valuable against [[Ice troll]]s, as the armour lowers the maximum hit of the [[Ice troll male|males]], and the shield lowers the maximum hit of the [[Ice troll female|females]]. They are made during [[The Fremennik Isles]] from [[yak-hide]] and split [[Arctic pine logs]]. It has poor bonuses, meaning it is not used very often.{{clear}}
-===[[Rock-shell armour]]===
-[[File:Rock-shell helm chathead.png|left]]
-[[File:Rock-shell plate detail.png|right|150px]]
-[[Rock-shell armour]] is very similar to [[Rune armour]]. It is made from hides and rocks dropped by [[Dagannoth]]s and [[Giant rock crab]]s, respectively. It's not very widely used due to the difficulty to obtain and the existence of better armour. {{clear}}
-===[[Void Knight equipment]]===
-[[File:Void melee helm equipped.png|right|70px|link=Void Knight equipment|A player wearing Void Knight robes.]]
-[[Void melee helm]], [[Void knight top]], [[Void knight robe]] & [[Void knight gloves]]
-[[Void knight robe]]s requires 42 [[Attack]], [[Strength]], [[Defence]], [[Ranged]], [[Hitpoints]] and [[Magic]], and it also requires 22 [[Prayer]]. However, you need 850 [[Pest Control]] points. The [[Void melee helm|Melee helm]] grants the player a +10% bonus towards accuracy and damage, if the player is wearing the rest of the Void Knight equipment.
-As some players find it more effective to wear other full sets of [[armour]], such as [[Bandos armour|Bandos]] or [[Barrows armour]], than a full set of Void Knight armour due to the Defence bonuses, this item is not frequently bought. However, those who do buy it can see a higher max hit and a higher average hit. Additionally, it [[Combat styles|classes]] as a [[hybrid]] set (besides the helmet), and as such gives equal Magic, Ranged and [[Melee]] Defence, thus making it an alternative choice in [[minigame]]s where hybridding is common.
-Note that the armour is only Melee-based if you are wearing the [[Melee helm]]; if you are, your Melee damage is increased by 10%.
-==[[3rd age melee equipment|3rd age melee armour]]==
-[[File:3rd age full helmet.png|left]]
-[[File:3rd age platebody detail.png|right|120px]]
-:''[[3rd age full helmet|Helmet]], [[3rd age platebody|platebody]], [[3rd age platelegs|platelegs]], [[3rd age kiteshield|kiteshield]]''
-[[3rd age equipment|Armour from the 3rd age]] is incredibly rare. However, both [[Justiciar armour]] and [[Barrows armour]] have higher defensive bonuses and [[Bandos armour]] is generally favoured for its [[strength bonus]]es despite the lower defensive bonuses. 3rd age armour can only be obtained through [[Treasure Trails]], or by buying from another player.
-==[[Bandos armour]]==
-[[File:Bandos chestplate.png|left]]
-[[File:Bandos tassets.png|right]]
-''[[Bandos chestplate|Chestplate]], [[Bandos tassets|tassets]], [[Bandos boots|boots]]''
-[[Bandos armour]] is very strong armour, providing excellent defensive bonuses. Bandos armour is one of the best armours in the game. Bandos armour is dropped by [[General Graardor]] (who wears the armour himself) and his sergeants in Bandos's Stronghold in the [[God Wars Dungeon]], requiring level 70 [[Strength]] to enter, as well as having killed forty Bandosians in the dungeon.
-{{clear}}
-==[[Barrows armour]]==
-''[[Guthan's]], [[Dharok's]], [[Torag's]], [[Verac's]]''
-<br />''Helmet, platebody/brassard, platelegs/plateskirt/chainskirt, (weapon: [[Dharok's greataxe|greataxe]]/[[Guthan's warspear|warspear]]/[[Torag's hammers|hammers]]/[[Verac's flail|flail]])''
-[[Barrows armour]] is very strong and popular. It is obtained from the [[Barrows]] [[minigame]], or from trading with another player. If the player wears all the items from one of the brothers' armour sets (including the [[weapon]]), they have a chance of activating a set effect. Barrows armour needs to be repaired every 15 hours of [[combat]] for a price. This can be done on an [[armour stand]] (with discounts based on one's [[Smithing]] level) or by speaking to [[Bob (smith)|Bob]] in [[Lumbridge]].
-{{clear}}
-===[[Guthan's armour]]===
-[[File:Guthan's platebody.png|right]]
-The [[Guthan's|armour set]] of [[Guthan the Infested]] has a very desirable bonus effect, as it has a chance of healing the wearer when they deal damage. The weapon of the set is a long warspear.{{clear}}
-===[[Dharok's armour]]===
-[[File:Dharok's platebody.png|right]]
-[[Dharok the Wretched's equipment]] set effect has a useful, but dangerous set effect. The lower the wearer's health, the higher his/her maximum hit is.{{clear}}
-===[[Torag's armour]]===
-[[File:Torag's platebody.png|right]]
-[[Torag the Corrupted's equipment]] set effect is the chance to drain run energy from the target with each hit.
-{{clear}}
-===[[Verac's armour]]===
-[[File:Verac's brassard.png|right]]
-The set effect of [[Verac's|the armour]] of [[Verac the Defiled]] is useful when fighting another player or the [[Kalphite Queen]], as it hits through [[Prayer]] and armour.
-{{clear}}
-==[[Justiciar armour]]==
-[[File:Justiciar chestguard detail.png|right|130px]]
-:''[[Justiciar faceguard|Faceguard]], [[Justiciar chestguard|chestguard]], [[Justiciar legguards|legguards]]''
-[[Justiciar armour]] possesses the best defensive bonuses in the game for melee and ranged. The armour requires level 75 in [[Defence]] to wear, and possesses a [[set effect]] that reduces damage taken when the player wears the full set. Justiciar armour can only be obtained through completing the [[Theatre of Blood]], or by buying from another player.
-{{clear}}
-==[[Toktz-ket-xil]]==
-[[File:Toktz-ket-xil detail.png|right|120px]]
-Buy one from [[TzHaar-Hur-Tel's Equipment Store]] in [[Mor Ul Rek]], trade with another player or obtain one as a rare monster drop from a [[TzHaar-Ket]]. This [[Toktz-ket-xil]] is extremely popular amongst mid-level warriors who are unable to afford a better-suited shield for their level, and because it also possesses a strength bonus, it is often used by those who cannot currently gain access to the Warriors Guild but have the defence level requirement of 60 to use it.
-{{clear}}
-==[[Crystal shield]]==
-[[File:Crystal shield detail.png|right|120px]]
-The [[Crystal shield]] is a high-level piece of [[armour]] which, similar to barrows equipment, will degrade after use and must be recharged. Boasting a very high ranged defence bonus, It requires completion of [[Roving Elves]], 70 [[Defence]], and 50 [[Agility]] to wield.
-{{clear}}
-==[[Dragonfire shield]]==
-[[File:Dragonfire shield detail.png|right|120px]]
-The [[Dragonfire shield]] is a high-level piece of armour. It provides protection not only from [[dragonfire]] but also the icy breath of the [[Skeletal Wyvern]]. It functions differently by absorbing the aforementioned, acquiring [[Dragonfire shield#Dragonfire charges|charges]] and thereby increasing in defensive bonuses while protecting the player. It can then be discharged to release a viscous burning attack.
-{{clear}}
-==[[Spirit shields]]==
-[[File:Elysian spirit shield detail.png|thumb|120px]]
-''[[Spirit shield|Plain]], [[Blessed spirit shield|Blessed]], [[Arcane spirit shield|Arcane]], [[Elysian spirit shield|Elysian]], [[Spectral spirit shield|Spectral]]''
-[[Spirit shields]] are a range of shields available to members after the [[Corporeal Beast]] update. The shields are all derived from the [[Spirit shield|"basic" one]]. Some [[holy elixir]], dropped by the Corporeal Beast, must be poured onto it to [[Blessed spirit shield|bless it]], increasing its stats and value. The spirit [[sigil]]s are items which can be added to a [[blessed spirit shield]] to modify its abilities even further. These sigils are [[Arcane sigil|arcane]], [[Elysian sigil|elysian]] and [[Spectral sigil|spectral]]. The [[elysian spirit shield]] has a special effect that reduces the amount of damage taken
-The basic spirit shield requires level 45 [[Defence]] and level 55 [[Prayer]] to hold, the blessed one requires 70 Defence and level 60 Prayer, arcane and spectral spirit shield 75 Defence, 70 Prayer and 65 Magic, and elysian requires 75 Defence and 75 Prayer.
-==Best F2P melee armour setup==
-{{Main|Armour/Highest bonuses}}
-{{Equipment
-|helmimg = Saradomin full helm.png
-|helmlink = Saradomin full helm
-|capeimg = Team-26 cape.png
-|capelink = Team cape
-|neckimg = Amulet of power.png
-|necklink = Amulet of power
-|weapimg = Rune scimitar.png
-|weaplink = Rune scim
-|bodyimg = Saradomin platebody.png
-|bodylink = Saradomin platebody
-|shieldimg = Saradomin kiteshield.png
-|shieldlink = Saradomin kiteshield
-|legsimg = Saradomin platelegs.png
-|legslink = Saradomin platelegs
-|glovesimg = Green d'hide vamb.png
-|gloveslink = Green d'hide vamb
-|bootsimg = Fancy boots.png
-|bootslink = Fancy boots
-|align = right
-|caption = Best F2P Melee Armour
-}}
-===Notes===
-*You will have to set up a 2-step verification for your account to obtain [[fancy boots]] or [[fighting boots]] from the [[Stronghold of Security]]; however, you can disable this after you obtain the boots. Remember if you lose your boots and disabled 2-step verification that you will need to re-enable the verification in order to get them back.
-*An [[amulet of power]] is better to use for players who expect to be training on enemies with high [[Defence]], otherwise [[amulet of strength]] is better.
-*All [[F2P]] [[rune god armour]]s have the same stats, and the only reason it is better than [[rune armour]] is because of its +1 [[Prayer bonus]] on each armour piece creating a total of a +4 Prayer bonus.
-*[[Fancy boots]] and [[fighting boots]] have the same stats.
-*All [[team capes]] and regular [[capes]] have the same stats.
-*Currently, there are no rings in F2P that give any stat increases.
-{{Clear}}
-==Best P2P melee strength setup==
-{{Main|Armour/Highest bonuses}}
-{{Equipment
-|align      = right
-|caption    = Best P2P Strength Armour
-|helmimg    = Serpentine helm.png
-|helmlink   = Serpentine helm
-|capeimg    = Infernal cape.png
-|capelink   = Infernal cape
-|neckimg    = Amulet of torture.png
-|necklink   = Amulet of torture
-|ammoimg    = Holy blessing.png
-|ammolink   = Holy blessing
-|weapimg    = Abyssal tentacle.png
-|weaplink   = Abyssal tentacle
-|bodyimg    = Bandos chestplate.png
-|bodylink   = Bandos chestplate
-|legsimg    = Bandos tassets.png
-|legslink   = Bandos tassets
-|shieldimg  = Avernic defender.png
-|shieldlink = Avernic defender
-|glovesimg  = Barrows gloves.png
-|gloveslink = Barrows gloves
-|bootsimg   = Primordial boots.png
-|bootslink  = Primordial boots
-|ringimg    = Berserker ring (i).png
-|ringlink   = Berserker ring (i)
-}}
-===Notes===
-*The [[fighter torso]] gives the same [[Strength bonus]].
-*The [[amulet of torture]] has better offensive stats than the [[amulet of fury]] yielding; +15 across all attack bonuses, however, has no defensive bonuses. Where the amulet of fury has +15 in all defensive stats, it has a +2 difference in Strength bonus.
-*The [[slayer helmet]] or [[black mask]] will give a higher Strength bonus if on task.
-[[Category:Armour]]
-[[Category:Melee armour]]