DFS or BSS

[udontnojak55]

So after a short break from Runescape and keeping money in the coffers at MTK i finally saved enough to buy a DFS.

But after looking further into it i realized that a BSS is a rather cheap substitute.

 

I guess what it comes down to is this:

Should I invest in a DFS or just go with a BSS?

 

 

for anyone wondering i already have a rune defender.

 

This is more for tougher slayer tasks/boss hunting

 

Also for those curious my slayer setup is full bandos, fury, whip, rune def, slayer helm, d boots, barrows gloves

[Aiel]

BSS, DFS is really worthless IMO.

[PereGrin]

If you are boss hunting, why not a gs or something. If you are looking for defense, the DFS is very usuful, but BSS is a pretty decent replacement that would allow you to spend most of your cash elsewhere. As far as slayer goes, I love the rune defender, it speeds things up alot, and helps out my dds spec tons! DFS is only really good for 1 slayer task, and that is miths. The Strength bonus you get from it is negligible. If you really need some more defense for your slayer tasks, i would go with the BSS and outfit your self with other gear too, like a fury.

[udontnojak55]

If you are boss hunting, why not a gs or something. If you are looking for defense, the DFS is very usuful, but BSS is a pretty decent replacement that would allow you to spend most of your cash elsewhere. As far as slayer goes, I love the rune defender, it speeds things up alot, and helps out my dds spec tons! DFS is only really good for 1 slayer task, and that is miths. The Strength bonus you get from it is negligible. If you really need some more defense for your slayer tasks, i would go with the BSS and outfit your self with other gear too, like a fury.

 

 

i agree but I'm not a huge fan of god swords. The massive hits are quickly dismissed by lack of speed IMO. But yeah rune defender definitely speeds things up. Also the reason I am even considering buying a DFS is for the fact that my block list is nothing but Dragons- Mith, Steel, Iron, and Blacks- the main reason being for this is the need for potions as well as the antifire shield. I have no problem leaving them on there, I'm just curious as to whether or not people think they are worth doing. Also I should have mentioned this in the first post I pretty much have an ideal slayer setup with whip, rune defender, full bandos, fury ect...

[PereGrin]

If you are boss hunting, why not a gs or something. If you are looking for defense, the DFS is very usuful, but BSS is a pretty decent replacement that would allow you to spend most of your cash elsewhere. As far as slayer goes, I love the rune defender, it speeds things up alot, and helps out my dds spec tons! DFS is only really good for 1 slayer task, and that is miths. The Strength bonus you get from it is negligible. If you really need some more defense for your slayer tasks, i would go with the BSS and outfit your self with other gear too, like a fury.

 

 

i agree but I'm not a huge fan of god swords. The massive hits are quickly dismissed by lack of speed IMO. But yeah rune defender definitely speeds things up. Also the reason I am even considering buying a DFS is for the fact that my block list is nothing but Dragons- Mith, Steel, Iron, and Blacks- the main reason being for this is the need for potions as well as the antifire shield. I have no problem leaving them on there, I'm just curious as to whether or not people think they are worth doing. Also I should have mentioned this in the first post I pretty much have an ideal slayer setup with whip, rune defender, full bandos, fury ect...

 

Oh ok. Because you said boss hunting, I suggested a godsword of some sort. If you are doing slayer then yes dfs helps, but it isnt necessary. I blocked steels, but I range black drags, and it normally only takes me 8-9 prayer potions to finish a task of Iron drags.

 

Black drags are pretty easy in Zanaris. And banking all those hides and bones makes for a pretty high earning slayer task. Or you can go to chaos tunnels for a 20 minute task on baby black dragons, with the occaisional stealing of a green dragon kill from all the botters.

 

Mith drags are a snap, I have the same gear as you, and I swap a anti shield for my rune defender. I use antifire potions, and pray peity and protect mage the entire time. I have a Uni, and I repot super set every 2-3 drags. I dont make any money, but its a fast task, so pretty quick slayer points. And the chance for a DFH or visage.

 

I make plenty of money doing iron drags, they are very simple in kuradels dungeon. Task of 140+ will only take me like 9 prayer pots and 4 antifire pots. And with all the rune stuff and alchables they drop, I normally come out about 200k on top. And theres the nice prayer xp from the bones, and the chance for a visage :)

[Aiel]

you can tank iron drags with 95+ defense, EE, and a unicorn.

[bedman]

I only use a dfs for skeletal wyvern tasks, so I would say you shouldn't buy it for slayer. It is quite good however for PvP and MH'ing, but then again, a blessed spirit shield would be nearly as good and would save you some money for other gear (claws or something).

 

I would get claws over a DFS. You can use it on every task, and they're quite damn powerful, especially in Kura's dungeon.

[PereGrin]

I only use a dfs for skeletal wyvern tasks, so I would say you shouldn't buy it for slayer. It is quite good however for PvP and MH'ing, but then again, a blessed spirit shield would be nearly as good and would save you some money for other gear (claws or something).

 

I would get claws over a DFS. You can use it on every task, and they're quite damn powerful, especially in Kura's dungeon.

 

Yup, just bought last night, and they are pretty fun to use :)

[Sir_Squab]

Honestly, you can just safespot normal dragons, and use prayer pots and antifires or just ranged/mage and antifires for metal dragons. Except for miths and wyverns, you don't really need a DFS for any task...although I have one....

[aspeeder]

Honestly, you can just safespot normal dragons, and use prayer pots and antifires or just ranged/mage and antifires for metal dragons. Except for miths and wyverns, you don't really need a DFS for any task...although I have one....

This, and drags are really only worth unlocking with 85+ herb, because their stab weakness is hard to exploit with a shield. I'd just go for a BSS and anything else you might like, though I have one just to have one :unsure: .