im 98 smith, do i need 99?

[Perakp]

I don't think you can build a runite armor set in your house using a stout, so there is another reward for getting 99. If you have the required construction level.

[Zaaps1]

I don't think you can build a runite armor set in your house using a stout, so there is another reward for getting 99. If you have the required construction level.

 

You can use a stout.

 

What if the smithing update is a level-based update? That is to say, what if smithing in the new update would be better if you had a higher level, like mining? In mining, 99 is obviously superior to 98 since you will mine ores slightly faster. What if the new update creates something that follows similar rules?

 

Unlikely, but something to think about.

 

I, personally, would get it. Any level over 95 annoys the hell out of me. If I have any level 96 or higher I get 99 in it, unless I am unable to (time or money restrictions, etc.).