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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.