How to Make Shayzien Armor in OSRS A Step-by-Step Guide

In Old School RuneScape (OSRS), Shayzien armor is a unique set that offers protection against the acidic attacks of Lizardman Shamans, making it a valuable asset for players tackling these foes. Whether you’re aiming to complete your collection log or prepare for efficient slayer tasks, crafting or obtaining Shayzien armor is a rewarding process. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to make Shayzien armor, including requirements, methods, and tips to streamline your efforts. Let’s dive into the world of Great Kourend and get that armor forged!

Shayzien armor comes in five tiers, each requiring 20 Defence to wear. Its primary appeal is its ability to reduce damage from the green acidic attack of Lizardman Shamans, with tier 5 providing full immunity when the complete set is worn. Beyond combat utility, it’s also a collection log item, appealing to completionists.

Why Craft Shayzien Armor?

• Combat Advantage: Reduces damage from Lizardman Shaman attacks, making slayer tasks safer.
• Collection Log: Fills slots in your collection log, a goal for many players.
• Skill Experience: Crafting it grants Mining and Smithing experience, ideal for skill-focused accounts.

Tiers and Stats Overview

Each tier of Shayzien armor offers slightly better defensive stats, though they remain comparable to steel or black armor. Here’s a quick look:

Tier	Defence Level	Acid Protection	Smithing Level to Craft
Tier 1	20	~20% reduction	73
Tier 2	20	~40% reduction	78
Tier 3	20	~60% reduction	83
Tier 4	20	~80% reduction	88
Tier 5	20	100% reduction	93

Requirements for Making Shayzien Armor

Before you start, ensure you meet the necessary requirements to craft or obtain Shayzien armor. These involve skills, items, and access to specific areas in Great Kourend.

Skill Requirements

• Mining: 65 (to mine lovakite ore).
• Smithing: 73–93 (varies by tier, with 93 needed for tier 5).
• Defence: 20 (to wear the armor).

Item and Area Requirements

• Pickaxe: For mining lovakite ore.
• Coal: Two pieces per lovakite bar smelted.
• Access to Lovakengj: You’ll need to reach the lovakite mine and furnace.
• Hammer: For smithing the armor at an anvil.

Optional Boosts

Consider these to speed up the process:

• Prospector Kit: Boosts Mining experience.
• Smithing Cape: If you’re 99 Smithing, it helps with efficiency.
• Stamina Potions: For faster trips to the mine.

How to Craft Shayzien Armor Step by Step

Crafting Shayzien armor involves mining lovakite ore, smelting it into bars, and smithing the armor pieces. Here’s the detailed process.

Step 1: Mine Lovakite Ore

Head to the lovakite mine in Lovakengj, located in Great Kourend. You’ll need a pickaxe and 65 Mining.

• Location: South of the Lovakengj bank, near the blast mine.
• Tip: Wear the Prospector outfit for extra Mining XP.
• Efficiency: Mine a full inventory, banking nearby to save time.

Step 2: Smelt Lovakite Bars

Take your lovakite ore and coal to the lovakite furnace, just south of the blast mine bank.

• Requirements: 45 Smithing, 2 coal per ore.
• Process: Use the ore and coal on the furnace to create lovakite bars (20 Smithing XP per bar).
• Alternative: Use the Superheat Item spell (43 Magic) to smelt bars anywhere, saving trips.

Step 3: Smith the Armor

With lovakite bars in hand, go to an anvil (the closest is in Lovakengj).

• Bar Costs: A full set (helm, platebody, greaves, gloves, boots) requires 11 bars per tier.
• Smithing Levels:
  • Tier 1: 73 Smithing
  • Tier 2: 78 Smithing
  • Tier 3: 83 Smithing
  • Tier 4: 88 Smithing
  • Tier 5: 93 Smithing
• Tip: Start with lower tiers if your Smithing level is insufficient for tier 5.

Step 4: Assemble the Set

Each tier requires crafting all five pieces. Once crafted, you can wear the armor or store it in your Player-Owned House (POH) armor case for collection purposes.

Alternative Method Obtaining Shayzien Armor via Combat Ring

If smithing isn’t your style, you can obtain Shayzien armor by fighting soldiers in the Shayzien Combat Ring. This method requires combat skills and patience but no Mining or Smithing levels.

Combat Ring Requirements

• Combat Level: Around 50+ recommended for efficiency.
• Melee Weapon: Only melee is allowed in the ring.
• Previous Tiers: You need a full set of the previous tier to fight the next (e.g., tier 4 set to fight tier 5 soldiers).

Fighting Soldiers

Located centrally in Shayzien, the Combat Ring pits you against soldiers of increasing difficulty.

• Tier Progression: Defeat five soldiers per tier to collect a full set.
• Drops: Each soldier drops one piece of armor per kill.
• Safety: Deaths are unsafe, so bring food and prayer potions.

Tips for Combat

• Gear: Use mid-tier melee gear (e.g., rune armor, dragon scimitar).
• Boosts: Super combat potions can speed up kills.
• Runelite Plugin: Use the Shayzien Organizer to track progress.

Tips and Tricks for Efficiency

Whether crafting or fighting, these tips will help you get Shayzien armor faster and with less hassle.

Optimizing Crafting

• Bank Proximity: Use the Lovakengj bank to minimize travel time.
• Superheat Spell: Smelt bars on the go to save furnace trips.
• High Mining Level: Boosts ore collection speed significantly.

Maximizing Combat Efficiency

• Food and Potions: Bring sharks and prayer potions to stay in the ring longer.
• Lower Tiers First: Stockpile lower-tier sets to avoid regrinding if you lose pieces.
• Slayer Helmet Combo: After Hard Kourend & Kebos Diary, combine tier 5 helm with a Slayer helmet for extra bonuses.

General Advice

• Store Armor: Use a POH armor case to save bank space.
• Check Collection Log: Ensure all tiers are logged for completionist goals.
• Community Help: Join OSRS Discord or Reddit (r/2007scape) for real-time advice.

By following this guide, you’ll be decked out in Shayzien armor in no time, ready to take on Lizardman Shamans or complete your collection log. Whether you choose to smith or fight, the process is straightforward with the right preparation. Happy scaping!