Replacement for Gear

[Sinkhan]

I'm currently looking at my bank and I'm thinking that some of my gear isn't really quite that useful. So I've decided to upgrade, toss, or set aside (Turn into item sets :rolleyes: )

 

Magic:

 

Currently my main maging kit is full sacred clay mage robes. They're the same stats as mystic and I had gotten a lot of SC points so that's why I got them in the first place. However, the magic attack bonuses are a little lackluster when stacked against other set-ups.

 

Now the obvious choice would probably be Ahrim's, but it's a little pricey right now. I might get it later on as it seems to be falling it a bit now.

 

I'm looking at the Battle Robes right now. They're actually pretty close to Ahrim's, at least in magic attack bonus and they're quite cheap. The recharge prices are a tiny bit of a turn off, but I could always just play for a while to get the tokens and recharge them when I need to do so. That set effect is also enticing, saving a tiny bit on spell costs.

 

Any other alternatives I should be considering?

 

Rune Kite:

 

Normally, I use a rune plate with a dragon skirt for monster killing that doesn't require Barrows, but requires a little more than my black dragon hide. However, I could use the SC robe top I'm looking to get rid of and turn that into a SC platebody, replacing my rune plate.

 

How does this have anything to do with my rune kite? Well I've been looking to turn my rune armour into a set to save some space (I'm still keeping it on hand for any instance of me going F2P). While on P2P, I have substitutes for the rune full, rune plate, and rune legs, but I don't have a substitute for my rune kite, which I use for range tanking ATM.

 

So what would be a good replacement? I can't afford a blessed square shield though.

 

Black Dragonhide:

 

I've got full ranged void. Is there any situation where black d'hide + archer helm + barrows gloves would be better than void? Void has very similar mage defence bonuses to black dragon hide and for melee situations I use safespots for the most part anyway. Now I'm not getting rid of my BDH, I'm just wondering if I should be using it for ranging other than scenarios where there are no safespots.

 

 

Finally, anyone know if the zammy spear is going to keep falling? It seems pretty good for a plethora of applications.

[boatracer22]

Well if you enjoy fog i don't see why not get battle robes. I don't know to much about it though...

 

The shield I don't know if you have done legends yet if you have get a dragon sq there not much now. although if you only use for range tanking you could get a granite shield. Neither at two expensive, you could always just get a second rune shield. when meleing you should use a rune defender though always.

 

The dragon hide i don't really understand what you are asking but just keep it.

[Zaaps1]

1. On Magic: I really do recommend Ahrims, but take what you can get I suppose.

2. Yes, Rune Defender

3. Dragonhide is when accuracy is a higher priority than damage. Void is for when damage is a higher priority than accuracy. In other words, if you need to hit harder, use void. If you need to hit more often, use Dragonhide.

[Sinkhan]

1. On Magic: I really do recommend Ahrims, but take what you can get I suppose.

2. Yes, Rune Defender

3. Dragonhide is when accuracy is a higher priority than damage. Void is for when damage is a higher priority than accuracy. In other words, if you need to hit harder, use void. If you need to hit more often, use Dragonhide.

 

2. I'm looking for a replacement for the kite while tanking. Surely you don't mean to say that the rune defender would be suitable for range tanking. I guess the dragon sq is the only real logical step up from the kite.

 

In fact, I currently have 4 rune defenders and do indeed always use them for meleeing unless special slayer circumstances dictate otherwise.

 

3. Does the high ranged bonus matter more than the +10% overall accuracy?

[boatracer22]

yes the higher range bonus does matter

[Sinkhan]

So at 82 ranged, at what ranged bonus would make a notable improvement in hit accuracy over 10% ranged accuracy from void?

[boatracer22]

It would depends on what you are killing. something with a low range defence you would use void as your accuracy is high due to the low defence but if you range something with a high medium to high range defence then you would want d'hide.

 

Does that help?

[Sinkhan]

I suppose it does a little. However it's not really clear when a monster has "high" ranged defence.

 

But I'm still not convinced that +10% ranged accuracy is trumped by some ranged accuracy bonus.

[Malgoradan]

So you are looking for a shield with a high Ranged defense? That is easy, go with the Obsidian shield. It has +62 (I think) Ranged Defense, as well as a +5 Strength bonus.

[SxeAsher]

For mage use Lunar/Moonclan - Moonclan is AMAZINGLY cheap (like 10k for full set) and its easy to get.

 

Use an Obsidian Shield/Rune Defender - Obby shield gives same strength bonus in addition to +60 Defense

 

Void for low level monsters, dhide for high leveled.

[Zachneap]

granite shield offers the same defense bonus.

[Zaaps1]

In that case, go with the Granite Shield or Obsidian Shield, both are good options.

 

And on Dhide vs. Void, it depends ENTIRELY on what you are killing.

[Sinkhan]

Sorry sorry sorry, I think people have been misinterpreting my post from the very beginning. I'm looking for a shield to use while ranging. My bad. I probably should have kept my post a little shorter.

 

As for moonclan/lunar, the bonuses are worse than that of full mystic/sacred clay. I'm looking for a superior set, not a cheaper set here. I might just have to go make some money and get Ahrims <_<

 

And as for black dhide and void, RobinHoodie's guide seems to give a nice comprehensive description of what to void and what not to void :thumbsup:

[Zaaps1]

So are you tanking or not? If you're tanking, anything said above will do.

 

If not, use a Zammy Book or Guthix Book.

[Sinkhan]

Yes, I'm looking for a replacement for the rune kite to use while ranging if I need to tank.

[Zaaps1]

May I suggest an Obby Shield or Granite Shield, then? Even a Normal Spirit Shield or Blessed Spirit Shield will do.