Strength
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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.
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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 |
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| Headwear | Berserker helm |  | +3 | 45 Defence and the completion of The Fremennik Trials quest |
| Helm of neitiznot |  | +3 | 55 Defence and the completion of The Fremennik Isles quest | |
| Neckwear | Strength amulet |  | +10 | None |
| Body | Fighter torso |  | +4 | 40 Defence and 375 points in each Barbarian Assault role |
| Bandos chestplate |  | +4 | 65 defence | |
| Legwear | Bandos tassets |  | +2 | 65 Defence |
| Weapon | Godsword |  | +132 | 75 attack |
| Hand | Barrows gloves |  | +12 | Completion of Recipe for Disaster |
| Cape | Fire cape |  | +4 | Completion of TzHaar Fight Cave |
| Ring | Berserker ring |  | +4 | None |
| Footwear | Dragon boots |  | +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 |  | +8 |
| Amulet of Glory |  | +6 | |
| Amulet of Power |  | +6 | |
| Hand | Metal gloves |          | +9 (with Dragon gloves) |
| Combat Bracelet |  | +6 | |
| Footwear | Climbing boots |  | +2 |
| Rune boots |  | +2 | |
| Adamant boots |  | +1 | |
| Shield | Defenders |      | +5 (with Rune defender) |
| Dragonfire shield |  | +7 | |
| Toktz-Ket-Xil (obsidian shield) |  | +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
- 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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