OSRS Obby Maul Pure Guide: Build Your Ultimate PvP Character in 2025

Old School RuneScape (OSRS) offers players the freedom to craft unique account builds tailored to their playstyle, and one of the most iconic and powerful options is the Obby Maul Pure. Known for its devastating strength-based damage at a low combat level, this build excels in player-versus-player (PvP) combat, making it a favorite among PKers (player killers). Whether you’re a seasoned OSRS veteran or a newcomer looking to dominate the Wilderness, this comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know about creating and optimizing an Obby Maul Pure in 2025. From stats and training methods to gear and quests, let’s dive into building your ultimate low-level powerhouse.

An Obby Maul Pure, often referred to as an “Obsidian Mauler” or simply “Obby Pure,” is a specialized combat build in OSRS designed to maximize Strength while keeping other combat stats—particularly Attack, Defence, Ranged, and Magic—low. This keeps the combat level minimal, allowing you to deal massive damage to opponents in your bracket who often lack the Defence to counter your hits. The star of this build is the Tzhaar-ket-om, commonly called the Obby Maul, a weapon requiring only 60 Strength to wield and no Attack level, making it perfect for this pure archetype.

Why Choose an Obby Maul Pure?

The appeal of an Obby Maul Pure lies in its simplicity and raw power. Here’s why players love it:

• Low Combat Level: With minimal investment in Attack and Defence, you stay in lower PvP brackets, facing less experienced or under-geared opponents.
• High Damage Output: Strength levels up to 99 paired with the Obby Maul let you hit hard, often surprising foes with your max hits.
• Cost-Effective: The gear and training methods are relatively affordable, making it accessible for new players or those on a budget.
• PvP Dominance: In the right hands, this build can shred other pures and low-level accounts in the Wilderness or Bounty Hunter worlds.

Obby Maul Pure Variants

Not all Obby Maul Pures are identical. Depending on your goals, you can tweak the build:

• 1 Defence Pure: The classic setup with 1 Attack, 1 Defence, and 60+ Strength, keeping combat level as low as possible (around 54-60 with 99 Strength).
• Obby Zerker: Adds 16-20 Attack and 45 Defence for access to Rune armor and Berserker Helm, increasing survivability.
• Obby Tank: Pushes Defence to 60 or 75 for Obsidian or Bandos armor, balancing offence and defence at a higher combat level (70-80).

Building Your Obby Maul Pure: Stats and Goals

Creating an Obby Maul Pure requires careful planning to avoid unwanted combat experience. Here’s how to structure your stats and set achievable milestones.

Core Stats for a Basic Obby Maul Pure

The foundation of this build revolves around Strength. Here’s a typical starting setup:

Skill	Level	Notes
Attack	1	Kept low to minimize combat level; Obby Maul needs no Attack.
Strength	60-99	Core focus; 60 unlocks the Obby Maul, 99 maximizes damage.
Defence	1	Classic pure setup; higher for Zerker/Tank variants.
Hitpoints	10-99	Rises naturally with Strength training; keep low for rushing builds.
Ranged	1	Avoid unless adding a combo setup (e.g., 60-80 later).
Magic	1-50	50 for Slayer Staff training; keep below 67% of Attack + Strength sum.
Prayer	1-31	31 for Protect Item; optional based on PKing style.

Combat Level Considerations

Your combat level determines your PvP matchmaking. For a 1 Attack, 99 Strength, 1 Defence pure with 99 Hitpoints and 1 Prayer, you’ll hit around 54 combat. Adding Prayer or Defence increases this, so decide early if you want a pure or a hybrid like an Obby Zerker (around 72 combat with 45 Defence).

Training Your Obby Maul Pure

Training an Obby Maul Pure is a grind, especially since low Attack reduces accuracy. Patience and the right methods are key to hitting 60 Strength and beyond efficiently.

Early Strength Training (1-60)

Start with these low-risk, high-XP methods:

• Chickens (1-20): In Lumbridge, kill chickens for quick XP with no risk. Use an Iron Scimitar or similar until you can afford better.
• Cows (20-30): Move to the cow pen east of Lumbridge. Their 8 HP makes them ideal for consistent hits.
• Rock Crabs (30-60): Head to Rellekka or Fossil Island (after Bone Voyage). These have high HP (50) and no Defence, perfect for training with a Rune Scimitar or Ham Joint (no Attack XP).

Advanced Training (60-99)

Once you wield the Obby Maul, switch to these options:

• Ammonite Crabs: On Fossil Island, these are upgraded Rock Crabs with 100 HP. Use the Slayer Staff (requires 50 Magic, 55 Slayer) for max DPS.
• Nightmare Zone (NMZ): With 50 Magic, use the Slayer Staff on Hard mode bosses like Sand Snake. Buy points for Imbued Rings to boost accuracy.
• Pest Control: Gain Strength XP and commendation points for Void gear. Avoid Defence XP by using controlled attacks.

Slayer Staff Unlock

The Slayer Staff is a game-changer for training due to its high DPS and 4-tick attack speed. To unlock it:

1. Reach 50 Magic via quests (e.g., Witch’s Potion, Imp Catcher) and splashing.
2. Get 55 Slayer with safe tasks (e.g., using a cannon on low-Defence monsters like Cave Bugs).
3. Use lamps from Fossil Island or diaries to minimize combat XP.

With 75 Strength, 50 Magic won’t shift your combat to Magic-based, keeping you melee-focused.

Gear and Inventory Setup for PvP

Your gear maximizes Strength bonuses while staying lightweight for PvP. Here’s the optimal setup for a 1 Defence Obby Maul Pure:

Best-in-Slot Gear

• Head: Zamorak Halo (75 Castle Wars tickets) – +3 Prayer, no combat reqs.
• Cape: Fire Cape – +4 Strength, earned from Fight Caves (skill-based, not level-based).
• Neck: Berserker Necklace – +7 Strength, 20% Obby Maul damage boost.
• Body: Monk’s Robe Top – +6 Prayer, no reqs.
• Legs: Fremennik Kilt (Elite Clue reward) – +1 Strength.
• Hands: Mithril Gloves (Recipe for Disaster) – +6 Crush attack.
• Boots: Spiked Manacles (Medium Clue reward) – +4 Strength.
• Ring: Tyrannical Ring (i) (NMZ imbued) – +5 Crush accuracy.
• Weapon: Tzhaar-ket-om (Obby Maul) – Your bread and butter.
• Off-hand: Unholy Book (Horror from the Deep) – +8 Crush attack.

PvP Inventory

For Wilderness or Bounty Hunter fights:

• Potions: Super Strength, Super Attack (if hybrid), Prayer Potion.
• Food: Sharks or Pineapple Pizzas for high healing.
• Combo Switch: Rune Knives or Magic Shortbow for ranged stacking, then Obby Maul spec.
• Looting Bag: To maximize profits from kills.

Quests and Diaries for Obby Maul Pures

Quests and Achievement Diaries unlock key items without ruining your pure. Focus on these:

Essential Quests

• Horror from the Deep: Unlocks Unholy Book and Book of War (+8 Crush).
• Recipe for Disaster (Subquest 1): Mithril Gloves via Lumbridge Guide.
• Bone Voyage: Access to Fossil Island for Ammonite Crabs.
• Fight Arena: No combat XP, unlocks XP rewards for Strength.

Useful Diaries

• Varrock Easy: Varrock Armour 1 (+1 Strength chance).
• Fremennik Medium: Boosts training accessibility.
• Morytania Medium: Partial completion for extra utility.

Avoid quests like Dragon Slayer I (Defence XP) unless building a Zerker or Tank variant.

Final Tips for Success

To master your Obby Maul Pure in 2025:

• Practice Combos: Stack ranged hits (e.g., Rune Knives) into an Obby Maul spec for KOs.
• Stay Low Risk: In PvP, risk only what you’re willing to lose (e.g., neck + maul).
• Join a Clan: Obby Maul communities on Discord or in-game can offer PKing tips.
• Monitor Updates: Jagex tweaks combat often—stay informed via OSRS news.

With this guide, you’re ready to craft a fearsome Obby Maul Pure and dominate the PvP scene. Get out there, train hard, and let your maul do the talking in the Wilderness!