OSRS Knight Waves Training Ground Combat Guide

Ever felt like your melee stats are holding you back in those tough boss fights? I know I have. Back when I was grinding my way through OSRS as a fresh-faced player, I remember staring at the King’s Ransom quest rewards and thinking, “Chivalry and Piety prayers? Yeah, those sound game-changing.” But to get them, you gotta tackle the Knight Waves Training Ground. It’s this hidden gem up in Camelot Castle that packs a punch – literally. As someone who’s completed it three times now (once on my main, once on an ironman, and yeah, even a botched attempt on a pure that taught me a lesson or two), I’m here to break it down for you. No fluff, just straight talk from a guy who’s spent way too many hours clicking pixels.

What makes this spot so special? It’s not just another slayer task or AFK training method. This is a one-time miniquest that tests your real combat chops. Fight eight legendary knights, each one draining your stats like they’re auditioning for a vampire role. Nail it, and you unlock prayers that boost your attack, strength, and defence by up to 25%. Trust me, that extra edge turns Nightmare Zone runs into a breeze. But if you’re new to it, don’t sweat – I’ve got your back with everything from basics to pro tips.

Picture this: You’re teleporting around Gielinor like a pro, but Camelot feels like that cozy uncle’s house you forget about until holiday season. The Knight Waves Training Ground sits on the top floor of Camelot Castle. Easy peasy to reach if you’ve got the right setup.

First off, you need to finish the King’s Ransom quest. If you haven’t, pause right here and knock that out – it’s got some fun role-playing vibes with Merlin and Arthur. Once done, head north of Seers’ Village. Spot the castle? Climb the ladder in the south-western tower. Up you go, past the courtyard, and boom – there’s a squire chilling by the door. Chat him up, and he’ll lay out the rules: melee only, no prayers, no ranged or magic. Sounds restrictive? It is, but that’s what makes the win so sweet.

I recall my first time. I teleported to Camelot with my fairy ring code (BKS, if you’re mapping it), ran up those stairs, and felt this rush. The room’s got these wooden dummies lining the walls, like they’re mocking you before the knights even show. Pro tip: Bank nearby at the castle – stock up before you step in.

Why Bother? The Massive Rewards Waiting for You

Okay, real talk – why grind this when you could be chopping yews or something chill? Because the payoff is huge. Finish the waves, and you snag 20,000 XP in Attack, Strength, Defence, Hitpoints, Ranged, and Magic. That’s a solid chunk, especially if you’re questing your way to 60s. But the real stars? Chivalry and Piety.

Chivalry kicks in at 60 Prayer and 65 Defence, giving a 15% attack and strength boost, plus 20% defence. Piety? That’s the big boy at 70 Prayer and 70 Defence – 25% to attack and strength, 23% defence, and 20% to your slash and crush styles. I’ve used Piety in God Wars raids, and it feels like cheating. Suddenly, those Bandos generals aren’t smacking you around as much.

Plus, you can set your respawn to Camelot by talking to Merlin afterward. Handy for quick logins. And for completionists out there, it’s part of the Pious Prayers achievement diary. Did I mention it’s safe? Die inside, and you respawn outside with full stats – no item loss, just a funny double death tune.

Short answer: Do it for the prayers. They’ll carry you through half the endgame.

Meet the Knights: Who’s Who in the Waves

These aren’t your average Ardougne knights tossing salads at you. No, these are the Round Table elites, levels 110 to 127, each with 90 to 115 HP and a nasty habit of draining your combat stats by 5 on hits. They smack for up to 23 damage too, so don’t sleep on the food.

Here’s a quick rundown in a table – I whipped this up from my notes because remembering weaknesses mid-fight is a nightmare.

See that? Each one targets different stats, so your defence drops fast if you’re not sipping restores. Lancelot’s the boss – faster attacks at 4 ticks, wielding a sword that looks like a beefed-up Silverlight. Gawain’s got a halberd, but dummies block it perfectly.

I messed up on Palomedes once. Forgot his crush weakness, swung my whip like an idiot, and he drained my attack to 1. Lesson learned: Pack versatile weapons.

Gear Up Right: What to Bring Without Overpacking

Gear selection can make or break this. You don’t need Bandos or anything fancy – mid-tier stuff works if you’re smart. But since stats drain, focus on accuracy and sustain.

Must-Haves:

• Weapons: Abyssal whip for slash/stab, dragon mace or battleaxe for crush. I love my Zamorakian hasta – switches styles easy. For specs, dragon dagger (p++) is king for flinching.
• Armor: Rune or better, like Dharok’s for low-HP burst if you’re risky. Guthan’s set shines for head-on heals.
• Inventory Essentials: 10-15 karambwans or sharks, 4-6 restore potions (regular, not super – no prayer here), attack/strength/defence pots if going aggressive, and a super combat for boosts.

On my ironman run, I rocked black d’hide with a dragon scim and mace swap. Felt undergeared, but the restores saved me. Question for you: Got a favorite spec weapon? Mine’s the dag – that poison tickles them while you hide.

Long story short, prioritize restores over food. They bump stats by 10 + 25% of your max, countering the drains perfectly.

Method One: The Safe Flinch Way for Beginners

If you’re like me on my first try – nervous, underleveled at 65s – go flinching. It’s cheese, but effective. Lure the knight between the dummies near the door. Position diagonally: You behind one dummy, him stuck in the gap.

Run out, special with your dagger when his health bar vanishes (that’s your safe window), then duck back. Repeat. No hits taken, pure stat management.

Steps in a list:

1. Enter the room, talk to squire to start wave.
2. Back up to dummies, aggro knight by clicking him.
3. Line him up in the pocket – walk until he’s sandwiched.
4. Wait for attack animation end (health bar gone), dash out, spec.
5. Eat if low, sip restore every few drains.
6. Profit – each knight takes 5-10 minutes this way.

I did this on my pure to avoid accidental XP. Took forever on Lancelot, but zero risk. Downside? Boring if you’re a clicker. And no safe spot lets you auto-attack; it’s all manual.

Method Two: Head-On Brawl for the Brave

Got 70+ stats? Ditch the cheese and fight fair. It’s faster, more XP per hour feel, and satisfying as hell. Swap weapons to exploit weaknesses – crush Palomedes, stab Gawain.

Bring Guthan’s for heals on hits, or just tank with brews. Eat between swings, restore when a stat dips below 50%. I remember facing Lucan: My strength was tanked, but a quick pot and whip flurry dropped him. Heart-pounding stuff.

Pros and Cons Table:

Which one’s you? I mix ’em – flinch early waves, brawl the last three.

My Wild Ride: Personal Tales from the Training Ground

Let me take you back. It was a rainy Tuesday, me glued to my screen after work, main account at 70 combat. I’d just finished King’s Ransom, hyped for Piety. Climbed that ladder, squire yaps about rules, and in I go. Bedivere? Easy, one-shot city with my scim. But Pelleas drained my defence quick. I chugged a restore, forgot to eat, and bam – 20 damage combo. Down to 30 HP, panicking, I flinched the rest like a noob.

Died on wave five anyway. Respawned outside, full stats, laughed it off. Banked more karambwans, tried again. This time, head-on all the way. Swapped to mace for Palomedes – oh man, that crush weakness melted him. Gawain’s halberd whooshed over my head behind the dummy once, but I powered through. Lancelot? The beast. His sword ticked fast, draining strength and defence. I was at 1 attack by the end, swinging wild, but a final spec landed. Prayers unlocked. Fist pump, solo.

Fast forward to ironman mode, year later. No whip yet, just rune scim and granite hammer. Flinched everything, used every tick count. Took two hours, but that 20k Ranged XP? Gold for bow training. And my pure? 58 Attack, quest-capped. Flinch only, no XP spill. Botched it once by leaving the room – reset to wave one. Ragequit, tried next day. Moral? Patience wins.

These knights taught me more about positioning than any Slayer master. What’s your worst wipe story? Share in comments – we’re all in this grind together.

Pro Tips to Crush It First Try

Want that clean run? Listen up.

• Stat Watch: Defence drops fastest – pot it first. Low defence means more drains overall.
• Food Hack: Karambwans heal 18 over two bites, perfect for quick tops.
• Weapon Swaps: Carry three – slash, stab, crush. Noobs forget, pros exploit.
• Rest Trick: If low, hide and rest for 1 HP per 6 seconds. Better than nothing.
• Ironman Twist: Use summer pies for boosts if no pots.

One more: Venom’s out since 2015 update – poison only now. I miss that extra tick.

Short para: Brews for emergencies, but don’t overdo – they lower defence.

And breathe. It’s one-time; no rush.

Wrapping Up the Waves: Your Next Steps

So, there you have it – the Knight Waves Training Ground demystified. From Camelot climb to Lancelot’s last stand, it’s a rite of passage that pays dividends. Grab your gear, finish that quest, and dive in. You’ll emerge stronger, prayers blazing, ready for Vorkath or whatever bosses lurk.

Me? I’m eyeing a HCIM run next. Risky, but that’s OSRS. What’s holding you back – stats or strategy? Hit the comments, let’s chat. Grind on, friends.