l. Ranged - [03Il]

Discover the best spots and strategies to train your Ranged level in Old School RuneScape, from early game chickens and rats to advanced training in members' areas.

Alright, so you're looking to get into Ranged training in Old School RuneScape, huh? It's super useful, especially for Player Killing (PK'ing). We'll cover the best places to start and how to level up efficiently.

Where to Train:

• Early Levels (1-40 Ranged): Chickens and Rats are your best friends here. You can find tons of chickens all over Lumbridge, and rats are plentiful in Rimmington. Plus, you can collect feathers from chickens, which is a nice bonus!
• Members' Training: Once you're a member and have completed the Fishing Contest quest, you unlock an underground path beneath the Ice Mountain. This area is packed with Mountain Dwarves (level 28) and has plenty of tables, making it a fantastic spot for leveling up Ranged. Some people also find monks to be decent targets.

Understanding Combat Levels:

There's a formula to figure out if your Ranged level will actually add to your overall combat level. It's based on your Strength (STR) and Attack (ATT) levels compared to your Ranged level:

STR + ATT > Ranged x 1.5

If this equation is true, your Ranged level won't increase your combat level. For example, if you have 50 STR, 50 ATT, and 60 Ranged:

50 + 50 = 100

60 x 1.5 = 90

Since 100 > 90, your Ranged level won't affect your combat level in this scenario. This is important if you're aiming to stay at a certain combat level, like for PKing.

Training Tips:

• Use gates and fences to your advantage! You can lure monsters and close gates behind you, keeping them trapped while you train.
• Be aware of other players. Some might try to mess with your training by opening gates or luring monsters away.
• For PK'ing, Ranged is brilliant against players like miners who often don't bring much food or prayer potions. The strategy is to attack one player, then quickly switch to another. The first player you attacked might attack you back, thinking they won't get skulled, but by attacking the second player first, the miner gets skulled and you can then focus on them. Always help your PK partner by attacking the same target!