1) For extremely risky, (like Corporeal Beast, or anywhere death + losing items is likely), low risk situations, would it be better to use Rune Kiteshields or Granite shields? Would the Dragon square shield be worth as the ultimate decision of the three? *Only keeping one kind, hate to keep items I won't be using often None, use Zamorak Spear cause any other weapon gives half weapon. 2) For nonmembers, is the Rune Berserker shield worth obtaining? Or should I stick with Rune Kiteshield? Use rune kiteshield for training, and Zerker for pking/clanning 3) For melee combat training, including slayer, should I use defenders rather than shields? Yes. 4) Is the crystal shield worth getting? Why? No, it's just bad. 5) Are the spirit shields worth getting? Which ones? Why? If you have the money to get one. Spectral for +30 mage, Divine/Ely for bossing. 6) Is the DFS worth getting? Why? Also, should anti dragon shield copies be kept? Should I be "cheap" and use the ad shield + try my luck at trying to obtain draconic visage drop? If you have extra money get a DFS, Visage is too hard. 7) Is the 3rd Age kiteshield worth getting? No. Never. 8) Bonus wise (ignoring abilities, because I couldn't care less), are the dungeoneering shields worth obtaining? Why? No, they give worse def bonuses. 9) Please list the best shields from lowest to highest (in your opinion of usefulness, bonus, reliability, etc.), reasons why would be nice. Divine>Ely>Spectral/Ely/Arcane>Blessed>D sq>Spirit Shield>Obby Magic 1) For nonmembers, is the tome of frost worth obtaining? No, unless you're in a clan. 2) Is the Mage's Book worth obtaining? Or should I stick with the God books/Tome of Frost? If you have the spare cash, but generally yes. 3) Is the Arcane Spirit shield worth obtaining? If you have extra cash Range 1) Should I only use the God books for their bonuses and no negative range? If you're not tanking then yes 2) Should I use a shield with them? For bosses perhaps? no 3) Should I stick with 2h bows instead? knives/darts or cbow Miscellaneous