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Strength
A player using Strength to kick.
A player using Strength to kick.
A detailed image of the strength icon

Strength is a melee combat skill that determines how much damage is done in combat. The higher the Strength level, the higher the maximum hit and the higher the average damage. The current minimum to be ranked on the hiscores in Strength is Level 53 and 142,993 experience.

Using the aggressive attack style in the attack style menu.
Using the aggressive attack style in the attack style menu.

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[edit] Fighting aggressively

Strength is trained by fighting with the "Aggressive" attack style. The option to fight aggressively is found under the Attack Style menu on the left-hand side of the menu interface. Most weapons have the option to fight aggressively, but a few, most notably the abyssal whip, lack the ability to effectively train Strength.

The aggressive attack style provides an invisible +3 bonus to Strength.

Strength is a very popular skill as many players desire to hit as high as possible for their combat levels.

[edit] Experience

A formula is used that decides how much experience a player obtains when fighting aggressively. If a player hits an opponent, whatever damage they deal is multiplied by 4 and given to the player's strength skill. For example, if a player hits a 1, then they will receive 4 Strength experience.

Some experience is also given to a player's Hitpoints level when they deal damage. If a player hits an opponent, whatever damage they deal is multiplied by 1.33 and given to their Hitpoints. For example, if a player hits a 1, then they will receive 1.33 Hitpoints experience, in addition to the 4 experience in Strength.

If a player fights with the "controlled" attack style, then whatever damage they deal will be multiplied by 1.33 and given to the player's Strength, Attack, Defence, and Hitpoints level.

[edit] Strength bonus

Most weapons have a strength bonus which can be seen in the equipment menu, beside the inventory menu. This bonus, along with the Strength level, is used to calculate maximum hit.

The more powerful weapons such as the two handed swords or battleaxes have higher strength bonuses, while the weaker weapons such as daggers and swords have lower strength bonuses. Also, the stronger the metal, the better strength bonus. For example, a rune two-handed sword has a higher strength bonus than an adamant two-handed sword.

Strength is also now required to wield halberds and granite shields, as well as a few of the Barrows weapons. It is also a necessary stat in several Agility shortcuts along with other skills and quests.

[edit] Highest strength bonus possible

The following armour gives the highest possible strength bonus for members:

Slot Item Image strength bonus Requirements to wear/use
HeadwearBerserker helm Image:Berserker helmet.png +3 45 Defence and the completion of The Fremennik Trials quest
Helm of neitiznot Image:Helm_of_neitiznot.gif+3 55 Defence and the completion of The Fremennik Isles quest
NeckwearStrength amulet Image:Ruby_amulet.png +10 None
BodyFighter torso image:Fighter_torso.png +4 40 Defence and 375 points in each Barbarian Assault role
Bandos chestplate image:Bandoschestplate.gif +465 defence
LegwearBandos tassets Image:Armourtassets.gif +2 65 Defence
WeaponGodsword Image:Godsword.gif +132 75 attack
HandBarrows gloves Image:Barrows_gloves.png +12 Completion of Recipe for Disaster
CapeFire cape Image:Fire_cape.PNG +4 Completion of TzHaar Fight Cave
RingBerserker ring Image:Berserker_ring.png +4 None
FootwearDragon boots Image:dragon boots.gif +4 60 Defence
Total +175

This equipment boosts the highest possible hit to ~83, but requires the use of a salve Amulet (e) , a super strength potion, the Piety prayer, the aggressive combat style, and the use of the special attack of an Armadyl godsword.

[edit] Other strength bonuses

Slot Item Image Bonus
Neckwear Amulet of Fury
Image:Amulet of fury.PNG
+8
Amulet of Glory
Image:Dragonstone amulet.png
+6
Amulet of Power
Image:Diamond amulet.png
+6
Hand Metal gloves
Image:Basic gloves.pngImage:Bronze gloves.pngImage:Iron gloves.pngImage:Steel gloves.pngImage:Black gloves.pngImage:Mithril gloves.pngImage:Adamant gloves.pngImage:Rune gloves.pngImage:Dragon gloves.png
+9 (with Dragon gloves)
Combat Bracelet
Image:Dragonstone bracelet.png
+6
Footwear Climbing boots
Image:Climbing Boots.PNG
+2
Rune boots
Image:Rune_boots.png
+2
Adamant boots
Image:Addyboots.gif
+1
Shield Defenders
Image:Steel defender.pngImage:Black defender.pngImage:Mithril defender.pngImage:Adamant defender.pngImage:Rune defender.png
+5 (with Rune defender)
Dragonfire shield
Image:Dragonfire shield.gif
+7
Toktz-Ket-Xil (obsidian shield)
Image:TokTz-Ket-Xil.png
+5

[edit] Weapons

  • Granite maul - Requires level 50 Strength and level 50 Attack to wield.
  • Obsidian maul - Requires level 60 Strength to wield.
  • All Halberds - All halberds require a Strength level HALF of the Attack level required to wield.
    • Ex. The Rune Halberd requires level 40 Attack and 20 Strength

[edit] Temporary boosts

A player wearing the Strength cape.
A player wearing the Strength cape.
  • Strength potion - Boosts Strength level by 3 to 12; amount depends on player's Strength level, (12.5 percent of Strength level)
  • Combat potion - Boosts Strength level by 3 to 12; amount depends on player's Strength level. Also boosts Attack at the same time. (12.5 percent for both).
  • Super strength potion - Boosts Strength level by 5 to 19; amount depends on player's Strength level (20 percent).
  • Zamorak potion - Boosts Strength level by 2 to 13; amount depends on player's Strength level.
  • When "Dharoking" with a full Dharok set, players can lower their Hitpoints to where they are nearly dead, such as having less than 10 hp left. Doing so greatly increases their Strength, allowing them to deal massive damage, upwards of 80 if they are lucky. Dharok's armours special effect hits double normal damage at 10% hp or lower.
  • Prayer - Burst of Strength, Superhuman Strength, Ultimate Strength, Chivalry and Piety boost Strength level by 5%, 10%, 15%, 18% and 23% respectively.
  • Black mask - When equipped, boosts strength level by 15%; amount depends on player's Strength level. Also boosts Attack at the same time. Only works while fighting monsters that have been assigned to you by a Slayer Master.
  • Dragon Battleaxe special attack - Boosts your Strength level by 20%. However it also lowers your Magic, Attack, Ranged, and Defence level by 10%. Drains 100 percent of your special attack bar.
  • Salve Amulet provides a boost of 15% attack and strength while fighting undeads. This effect is stackable with prayer and Strength potion or Dragon Battleaxe Special.
  • Salve Amulet(e) provides a boost of 20% attack and strength while fighting undeads. This effect is stackable with prayer and Strength potion or Dragon Battleaxe Special.
  • Beer raises your strength by 2, but lowers your Attack by 4, while most other alcoholic drinks will raise your strength while lowering Attack on varying amounts.

The maximum boost can be achieved using the weapons with the highest strength bonus, Super strength potion (+20%), Piety prayer (+23%), with an additional boost from the Black mask (+15%) when doing slayer tasks or from the Salve Amulet(e) (+20%) when fighting undead monsters.

[edit] Training

These are around 60-80k xp a hour for a 100+ and are always agressive when wearing a zamorak or saradomin item. Location: Desert

These are 60-70k xp a hour and are level 50 with 50 hp. Location: Stronghold of Security 3rd floor

These are very good xp, 60k and have a general store upstairs where you can un-note food. Location: Lighthouse near Rellekka

[edit] See also


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