For a very long time I trained only with a d scim, and I think that this has benefited me. For example, look at the average level eighty-five in rune who just got his whip. His attack is far higher than his defence and strength, which are sadly lacking. A whip is like steroids, although powerful, your stats will wind up as having an inferior layout, compared to a d scim user. Having used a d scim up until level 94, I know the prejudice of whip owners vs. d weapons very well. I once wrote a rant about whips on TIF. The positive points of a d scim are: The special attack which can deactivate protection prayers. Ironically enough, most players don't have the presence of mind to reactivate them. The ability to effectively train strength.