Master Old School RuneScape Prayer! Learn about bone burying, prayer spells, their effects, level requirements, drain rates, and how to recharge at an altar.
Hey there! So, you're looking to get into Prayer in Old School RuneScape? Awesome choice! It's a super useful skill that can really boost your combat and give you some handy defensive buffs. Before you can start chucking prayers around like a pro, you'll need to get the gods' attention by burying some bones. It sounds a bit grim, but that's how you earn Prayer Points!
The better the bones you bury, the more experience you'll get. You've got your basic Bones for a little XP, then Big Bones for a decent chunk, and if you're a member, Dragon Bones give you a massive boost – definitely worth it if you can get your hands on them!
| Type | Exp. |
| Bones | 3.75 |
| Big Bones | 12.5 |
| *Dragon Bones | 60 |
*Dragon Bones are members only.
Once you've buried enough bones to reach the level you need, you can start using Prayer spells. Each spell has a level requirement, and they drain your Prayer Points over time. The faster the drain rate, the quicker you'll run out of juice, so keep an eye on that!
| Name | Lvl | Effect | Drain Rate |
| Thick Skin | 1 | Increases defense by 5% | 15 |
| Burst of Strength | 4 | Increases strength by 5% | 15 |
| Clarity of Thought | 7 | Increases attack by 5% | 15 |
| Rock Skin | 10 | Increases defense by 10% | 30 |
| Superhuman Strength | 13 | Increases strength by 10% | 30 |
| Improved Reflexes | 16 | Increases attack by 10% | 30 |
| Rapid Restore | 19 | 2x restore rate for all stats except hitpoints | 5 |
| Rapid Heal | 22 | 2x restore for hitpoints | 10 |
| Protect Items | 25 | Protect one item when you die | 10 |
| Steel Skin | 28 | Increases defense by 15% | 60 |
| Ultimate Strength | 31 | Increases strength by 15% | 60 |
| Incredible Reflexes | 34 | Increases attack by 15% | 60 |
| *Paralyze Monster | 37 | Stops an enemy from attacking | 60 |
| Protect from Missiles | 40 | 100% protection from arrows | 60 |
*Paralyze Monster only works on monsters, not other players.
So, to recap: you gotta gather bones and bury 'em to level up your Prayer. Once you hit the required level for a spell, just click on it to activate. Your Prayer Points will start to tick down based on the spell's drain rate. When you run out, don't sweat it! Just head to an altar to recharge. Happy praying!
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