Over the years I have created a vast horde of F2P 1 Defence pures,

 

this time I though I might try something different;

 

 

 

A F2P Tank Ranger.

 

 

 

No, not one of those limp wristed, 40 Defence, Varrock Level 1 type 'tanks' but one with decent Defence.

 

 

 

Currently Dragon Slayer is Done, and my account has the following;

 

 

 

Attack: 40

 

Strength: 50

 

Defence: 40

 

Magic: 37

 

Prayer: 1

 

Range: 60

 

Hitpoints: 55

 

 

 

As you can see, my Defence is still 40, and I could still transform this account into a Rune Pure. However, my planned stats if I become a Tank Ranger are:

 

 

 

Attack: 40

 

Strength: 50

 

Defence: 60

 

Magic: 60

 

Prayer: 1

 

Range: 80

 

Hitpoints: 70ish.

 

 

 

This build also has the advantage of being able to transform into a P2P Range Tank/Barrows Pure.

 

 

 

Personally, I love the idea of a true range tank for F2P.

 

But in your mind, am I wasting both my time and Gp?

 

 

 

Also critique of actual 'Tank build' is appreciated. :

i dont see the point of training defence past 40 in f2p if you're trying to pk.

 

the extra combat levels are not worth the defence levels i'd think

 

 

 

 

 

also here are the damage breakpoint levels w/ rapid and addy arrows

 

 

 

63 range ~ 11 damage

 

70 range ~ 12 damage

 

77 range ~ 13 damage

 

84 range ~ 14 damage

 

 

 

so one of those is a good target level to train range to before pking

83 ranged is 14

 

 

 

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I have one, with 60def 71rang 65str and 1pray. And you can't kill anyone with it unless you do 2h switch. Believe me, I tried. -.-

 

 

 

 

 

Of course above statement is false if you're known for good luck...

To be honest, Range pures at your level will litterrally own you. You will own Str pures, mages, rune pures, But Tank melee's will also own you. :| Hope this helps. :thumbsup: