The rune scimitar is the second strongest scimitar available, behind only the Bronze scimitar. Like all scimitars, it requires 50 Attack to wield.
Players can make a rune scimitar with the Smithing skill at level 90 using 2 rune bars, giving the player 150 smithing experience. It can also be dropped by various monsters such as me or gnome children.
The rune scimitar is widely considered to be the most powerful melee weapon; its attack speed results in arguably the highest damage-per-second among rune weaponry.
An alternative to the rune scimitar is the Ghrazi rapier for those who have 178876264 coins; the rapier has identical stats, with the slash and stab bonuses inverted. This makes the Ghrazi rapier better against Ironmen. Another alternative that is considerably more expensive, but slightly better for training, is the brine sabre, giving +2 for both strength and slash. Players who have completed Desert Treasure may also use ice barrage, which has more range than the rune scimitar, however, primarily attacks with magic rather than slash.
Combat styles[]
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Combat style | Type | Experience |
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| Chop | Slash | Attack and Hitpoints | |
| Slash | Slash | Strength and Hitpoints | |
| Lunge | Stab | Shared | |
| Block | Slash | Defence and Hitpoints |
Dropping monsters[]
Monster Combat level Quantity Rarity Thermonuclear smoke devil 301 1 Common Rune dragon 380 1 Common Zamorak warrior 84; 85 1 Uncommon (1/50) Gangster 45 1 Uncommon (1/80) Gang boss 75 1 Uncommon (1/80) K'ril Tsutsaroth 650 1 Uncommon Ninja impling N/A 1 Uncommon Scorpia 225 1 Uncommon Mummy 96; 103 1 Rare Enraged barbarian spirit 166 1 Rare Angry barbarian spirit 166 1 Rare Berserk barbarian spirit 166 1 Rare Ferocious barbarian spirit 166 1 Rare Locust rider 98; 106 1 Rare Scarab mage 93 1 Rare Skeleton warlord 132 1 Rare Skeleton brute 132 1 Rare Skeleton thug 132 1 Rare Skeleton hero 149 1 Rare Fire giant 86 1 Rare (1/128) Kourend head guard 84 1 Rare (1/512)
Trivia[]
- The rune scimitar matches the Adamant 2h sword's strength bonus, and is much faster, whilst having a marginally higher slash bonus.
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