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If your goal is consistent wealth building, upgrading your gear is one of OSRS gold the best GP-per-hour decisions you can make.

1. Best Combat Gear for PvM Money Making

PvM is where many high-level players make the most gold. Below are the top setups for common money-making bosses and methods.

Melee Setup for Bossing & Slayer

Best-in-Slot (High Budget):

Weapon: Ghrazi Rapier / Scythe of Vitur

Helmet: Neitiznot Faceguard

Body: Bandos Chestplate

Legs: Bandos Tassets

Cape: Infernal Cape / Fire Cape

Neck: Amulet of Torture

Ring: Berserker Ring (i)

Boots: Primordial Boots

Gloves: Ferocious Gloves

Why This Setup Works
High strength bonuses = faster kills. The Scythe in particular is a powerhouse for multi-hit bosses and Slayer tasks, making it one of the strongest money-making investments.

Budget Alternative:
Dragon Hunter Lance + Fighter Torso + Dragon Boots gives excellent value for mid-tier accounts.

Ranged Setup for Vorkath, Zulrah & Raids

Best-in-Slot:

Weapon: Twisted Bow (PvM) / Dragon Hunter Crossbow (Dragons)

Head: Armadyl Helmet

Body: Armadyl Chestplate

Legs: Armadyl Chainskirt

Cape: Ava’s Assembler

Neck: Necklace of Anguish

Boots: Pegasian Boots

Ring: Archers Ring (i)**

Why This Setup Works
Ranged is king for Vorkath, the Chambers of Xeric, and many Slayer tasks. Twisted Bow remains the best money-making weapon in OSRS for high-magic enemies.

Budget Alternative:
Blowpipe + Karil’s armor is affordable and extremely effective for most content.

Magic Setup for Zulrah, Kraken & ToA

Best-in-Slot:

Weapon: Sanguinesti Staff / Trident of the Swamp

Head: Ancestral Hat

Body: Ancestral Robe Top

Legs: Ancestral Robe Bottom

Neck: Occult Necklace

Cape: Imbued God Cape

Ring: Seers Ring (i)**

Boots: Eternal Boots

Why This Setup Works
The Sanguinesti Staff’s passive healing saves supplies and increases profit long-term. Ancestral boosts the accuracy and buy OSRS gold damage that matter most at magic-based bosses.

Budget Alternative:
Ahrim’s Robes + Trident of the Seas gives enough accuracy for consistent kills without breaking the bank.