Rushing is a tactic that is employed in Bounty Hunter, Wilderness and other player-killing minigames. Rushers, players that utilise this tactic, wait until they find a suitable target. When their target is just finishing a battle and is hurt, they move in and attempt to quickly finish them off.
Sometimes, rushers use Vengeance, Plank Make or some emotes, to stall movement and make their character seem to run faster. In the Wilderness, they mostly target players with low Defence, high priced armour (Bandos, Barrows equipment etc.) or players training skills. Rushing usually works only when you have a high level weapon.
Suggested equipment
High levels (melee)
| Equipment slot | Recommended equipment |
|---|---|
| Helmet | Serpentine helm > Helm of neitiznot > Berserker helm > Rock-shell helm |
| Body | Bandos chestplate > Fighter torso > Rock-shell plate |
| Legs | Bandos tassets > Dragon platelegs/skirt > Rock-shell legs |
| Shield | Dragon defender > Rune defender > Dragonfire shield |
| Weapon | Dragon claws > Armadyl godsword > Granite maul > Dragon dagger |
| Amulet | Amulet of torture > Berserker necklace > Amulet of fury > Amulet of glory |
| Gloves | Barrows gloves > Dragon gloves |
| Cape | Fire cape > Skillcape > Ardougne cloak > Cape of legends |
| Boots | Primordial boots > Dragon boots > Bandos boots |
| Ring | Berserker ring > Warrior's ring |
These high level items are generally not used as it is not worth the risk; most high level rushers will use lower level armour such as rune or black dragonhides or none at all.
Low levels (melee)
| Equipment slot | Recommended equipment |
|---|---|
| Helmet | Rune full helm > Adamant full helm |
| Body | Rune platebody > Adamant platebody |
| Legs | Rune platelegs > Adamant platelegs |
| Shield | Rune defender > Adamant defender > Rune kiteshield |
| Weapon | Dragon claws > Granite maul > Dragon dagger |
| Amulet | Amulet of glory > Amulet of strength |
| Gloves | Barrows gloves > Dragon gloves > Adamant gloves |
| Cape | Obsidian cape |
| Boots | Dragon boots > Rune boots |
| Ring | Warrior's ring > Berserker ring |
Inventory
Rushers will generally fill their inventory with food but will also bring along several potions such as Super sets and Super restore/Prayer potions. For food, anglerfish and shark are recommended for their high healing, though lower level players could also use more affordable lobster or monkfish.
Prayer
If using prayer, Rigour/Augury help the most, giving a large boost to damage and Defence. Piety is also a suitable choice for players without the money and 77 Prayer requirement for the prayer scrolls. Low level players can use the best Strength and Attack boosting prayer available to them.
Herblore
Use of Herblore is highly recommended as potions such as Super combats at 90 Herblore may be used to give a small damage boost.