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[Kevbed]

So I just logged into my account for the first time in years and bought membership. I have an ok amount of gp (100 M).

 

Stats: http://imgur.com/91G9dJA

 

I want to max out my combat stats (melee-> magic -> range). I have been reading about lots of the current gear (torva, t-80, etc) and I'm not quite sure what exactly is needed at this point in time for my goals. My end goal is to get into end game raiding (played wow at high level) so what skills are crucial and what takes a higher priority. (Herblore, prayer, getting a yak,etc)

 

What quests or paths to dungeons do I need to look into, know about GWD and others but not much else or their pre-requisites in order to work my way into higher tiered dungeons/raids?

 

So my question is what gear is a good investment (gold isn't really an issue if more is needed), where to level up, etc. I know this is a pretty broad question but I haven't been able to found a great resource as of yet, so any suggestions would be welcomed.

 

Excited to get back to it,

Kevbed

[Arceus]

Judging from your current stats I think a good place to start off would be Slayer. You can buy some good melee equipment and tear through virtually everything, except a select few monsters with immunities. As you do this, you can pick up and accumulate charms which will help you to level up Summoning, which as I'm sure you've read is essential for higher level combat efficiency.

 

I'd suggest you spend a little time levelling up Dungeoneering and Divination to a reasonable level (~50) and then at least farm rewards off dailies from those skills. That way by the time you get to the stage where you can get the useful rewards for the skills you will be ready for them. For Dungeoneering, you can do two sinkholes per day, which will give you dungeoneering xp and/or tokens. For Divination, you can play the minigame Guthixian Caches, which gives a very decent chunk of Divination xp  for a rather small time investment, especially when you get more practice with the minigame. For Summoning there is a weekly distraction and diversion known as Familiarisation, which gives you extra charms for 40 minutes if you complete it thoroughly. It helps a bit (though is not necessary) to complete the quest As a First Resort... for infinite run energy whilst playing. You can then take your ticket to a good spot to train like waterfiends (use a bolt ranged weapon) or exiled kalphite guardians (water spells) and rack up charms.

 

Good gear for now (assuming Slayer) would be the level 70 power armor, so bandos/armadyl/subjugation.The boots and gloves can be swapped for hybrid pieces if you want to save money. For weapons there are a number of options: saradomin godsword (healing passive/active, can be swapped with 70 Agility), with 85 Attack, the new weapons blade of nymora/avaryss, and at 90, drygores, one of the best melee weapons in the game. For ranged I guess a pair of armadyl c'bows would serve you best for now, or zaryte bow if you have the cash. For magic staff of light/abyssal wand & orb/armadyl battlestaff/virtus wand & orb are all good options.

 

You could try farming bosses like GWD, though in all honesty without tier 90 weapons, overloads, beast of burden, or the level 95 curses it will be kind of tough going and perhaps more frustration than good loot. I'm not sure what priority to advise but probably at least 70 prayer -> piety/rigour/chivalry -> war tortoise (67 summoning) -> more prayer/herblore would be a good start. Herblore offers very little tangible benefit until adrenaline potions (84 I think) and overloads (96). You can boost a few levels through various means to make them but you get the idea. If you'd like I could take you sometime, as it should be easier with two people.

 

Most quests are not a bad investment of time, given that they either unlock useful little things, experience rewards, or further quests with more useful rewards. For example, the digsite quest (gives several new combat abilities), Desert Treasure (ancient spells), and The Temple at Senntisten (curses). If you never did the quests for Void, that series is good to do too and eventually earn.

 

If you're looking for any other tips, feel free to send me a PM in-game (Arceuus) or ask here :).

[Kevbed]

Hi Arceus,

 

Thanks so much for your detailed reply. I'll definitely add you in game! I will add a few questions here though if you don't mind :)

 

1) Is there a big difference between saradomin godsword and the level 85 weapons? Should I just level until 90 and buy the t90 weapons?

 

2) It seems as though that's my only question for right now, thanks again for all the information and I hope to chat with you in game at some point!

 

Best,

KevBed

[Arceus]

Absolutely, there is a large difference between tiers. But if you're just going to say afk on hellhounds for a day or train Slayer, you won't notice it too much since an SGS will be accurate enough to achieve 100% accuracy on a lot of low level monsters. It will just be a tad slower for the time being.

 

Looking forward to chatting with you too!