This is probably gonna sound funny but here we go...... I don't wanna sound like a rocket scientist or anything but all day at work this question has puzzled me...

 

 

 

In all the guides and what not I have read on boss hunting I have never seen anyone mention magic potions. The reason I say this is that magic increases your magic defence more than regular defence levels. Using that logic bringing some magic potions to pot up should be helpful in reducing the chance to get hit with a boss's or regular monster's magic attacks would it not?

 

 

 

I realize that some bosses don't have magic attacks or that you already pray against them, but for example I was gonna try Tormented Demons pretty soon and I hear their ranged attack is the most accurate. If I use super def and magic potions would I not max out my possible magic defence at my current levels, thus saving food? Has anyone tested using these pots against things like waterfiends?

 

 

 

If its been tested and found to be not worth it than oh well, but I wonder why I have not seen any mention or discussion of it.

 

 

 

Thanks in advance

I think it's beacause Magic Potions only boost the level by three at a time, Ranged boost by a heap, along with Super Melee Potions.

I think it's beacause Magic Potions only boost the level by three at a time, Ranged boost by a heap, along with Super Melee Potions.

 

 

 

Yes, Magic Potions only boost by 3.

 

I think the logic is that with such a small boost, it does not matter much and is not even worth using.

It might work, but i wouldnt want to use them. For one their effects will degrade over time and you'll go back to normal. Another is that if you use them you have to sacrifice a spot in your inventory. That one spot, such as a prayer potion or a brew/restore, may help stay longer then using the mage pot to just boost your magical defenses. Now it may not be a bad idea, but seeing as magic defense is based off your magic elvel and the armor you have on, it may be best to just put on better mage defense armor and go about it normally. Or use prayer.

I did just look up the boost and it is true that tip it and jagex only list it as +3 to +4 boost, but how much does a level of magic help in magic defence?

 

 

 

I don't know if 1 magic level is the same to magic as 1 level of defence is to melee and ranged defence. That is why I wonder if anyone has tested it.

 

 

 

It would be awesome if Jagex gave out some combat formulas but I doubt that will ever happen :(