OSRS Attack Leveling Guide Free to Play

Welcome to the ultimate guide for leveling Attack in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) as a free-to-play (F2P) player. Attack determines your accuracy and unlocks better weapons, making it a core skill for melee combat. Whether you’re a newbie or a veteran looking to optimize, this guide covers the fastest, most efficient methods to reach level 99 Attack without spending a dime on membership. Let’s dive into the best strategies, monsters, and gear to make your grind smooth and rewarding!

Training Attack in F2P is crucial because it directly impacts your ability to hit enemies and wield higher-tier weapons like the rune scimitar. A higher Attack level means more consistent hits, faster kills, and better experience rates. Plus, it’s a gateway to tackling tougher monsters, completing quests like Vampyre Slayer, and boosting your overall combat prowess. Since F2P limits your options, we’ll focus on accessible methods that maximize efficiency without requiring premium features.

Benefits of High Attack

• Increased Accuracy: Land more hits, especially against high-defense monsters.
• Better Weapons: Unlock gear like adamant and rune weapons for higher damage.
• Quest Requirements: Meet Attack prerequisites for key F2P quests.
• Combat Efficiency: Pair with Strength for faster XP gains across melee skills.

Getting Started Equipment and Setup

Before you start slaying monsters, gear up properly. In F2P, your weapon choice is critical since Attack training relies on hitting accurately and quickly. Scimitars are the go-to due to their speed and slash attack, offering the best damage per second (DPS) in F2P. Here’s how to set yourself up for success.

Recommended Gear Progression

Attack Level	Weapon	Armor	Accessories
1	Bronze Scimitar	Iron Armor	Amulet of Accuracy
10	Steel Scimitar	Steel Armor	Amulet of Power
20	Black Scimitar	Mithril Armor	Amulet of Power
30	Adamant Scimitar	Adamant Armor	Amulet of Strength
40	Rune Scimitar	Rune Armor	Amulet of Strength

Pro Tip: Always use the highest-tier scimitar you can equip. Pair it with an amulet of strength if it boosts your max hit; otherwise, stick with the amulet of power for balanced stats. Wear full armor sets (helm, platebody, legs, boots) for melee defense, and grab fancy or fighting boots from the Stronghold of Security.

Inventory Setup

• Food: Swordfish or anchovy pizza for high healing (159-600 GP each).
• Potions: Attack and strength potions to boost accuracy and damage.
• Teleport: Lumbridge teleport runes or an explorer’s ring for emergencies.
• Loot Items: Space for bones or drops if you’re profiting.

Best Monsters for Attack Training

Choosing the right monsters is key to fast Attack XP. In F2P, you want enemies with low defense and decent hitpoints to maximize kills per hour. Below is a level-by-level breakdown of the best training spots, organized by Attack level for optimal progression.

Levels 1-10 Chickens and Goblins

Start your journey in Lumbridge, where chickens and goblins are perfect for beginners.

• Chickens: Found at Farmer Fred’s coop (northeast of Lumbridge). They have 3 hitpoints, low defense, and drop feathers for profit. No food needed at level 1.
• Goblins: Across the bridge from Lumbridge Castle (level 2). Easy to kill, with minor loot like bones. Bring some armor to reduce damage.

XP Rate: ~4,000-6,000 XP/hour. Use the “accurate” attack style to train Attack exclusively.

Levels 10-20 Cows and Monks

Once you hit level 10, move to slightly tougher foes for better XP.

• Cows: East of Lumbridge, across the bridge. They have 8 hitpoints and drop cowhides (30-80k GP/hour). Bank hides for profit or cook meat for food.
• Monks: Edgeville Monastery (north of Barbarian Village). With 15 hitpoints, they heal you on request, saving food. Great for AFK training.

XP Rate: ~8,000-12,000 XP/hour. Stick with a steel scimitar and full steel armor.

Levels 20-40 Giant Frogs and Hill Giants

At level 20, you’re ready for multi-combat areas with higher XP potential.

• Giant Frogs: Lumbridge Swamp. They have 25 hitpoints, low defense, and deal minimal damage. Ideal for reaching level 40 Attack to equip a rune scimitar.
• Hill Giants: Edgeville Dungeon (access with a brass key from the Grand Exchange). 35 hitpoints and big bones for Prayer XP or profit. Watch for crowds.

XP Rate: ~15,000-25,000 XP/hour. Use an adamant scimitar and bring swordfish for longer trips.

Levels 40-70 Ogress Warriors

With a rune scimitar unlocked, head to Corsair Cove Dungeon for one of the best F2P training spots.

• Ogress Warriors: Level 82 with 82 hitpoints. They drop alchable items (rune med helms, mithril kiteshields) and runes for profit. Aggressive, so enable auto-retaliate.
• Location: South of Corsair Cove, accessible after Corsair Curse quest (quick and no requirements).

XP Rate: ~30,000-40,000 XP/hour. Wear full rune armor and bring strength potions for faster kills.

Levels 70-99 Greater Demons

For the final stretch, greater demons offer the highest XP rates in F2P, though they come with risks.

• Greater Demons: Demonic Ruins (Wilderness, level 45). Level 92 with 87 hitpoints, dropping rune full helms and other valuables. Use Protect from Melee (43 Prayer) to extend trips.
• Risks: Multi-combat area with PKer threats. Bank drops immediately via teleport.

XP Rate: ~50,000-70,000 XP/hour with good gear (rune scimitar, amulet of strength, full rune). Hardcore Ironmen should stick to ogress warriors for safety.

Quests for Attack XP Boosts

Quests are a fantastic way to skip early levels and save hours of grinding. In F2P, two quests stand out for Attack XP, and they’re accessible to low-level players.

Vampyre Slayer

• XP Reward: 4,825 Attack XP (level 1 to ~20).
• Requirements: None, though 15 combat helps against Count Draynor (level 34).
• Strategy: Bring a mithril scimitar, iron armor, and shrimp. Safe-spot the boss behind a table for an easy kill.

Other Useful Quests

• Dragon Slayer: No Attack XP, but unlocks rune platebody (40 Defence). Requires 45 combat and 37 Magic. Tough at low levels, so train to 50+ combat first.
• Corsair Curse: No XP, but unlocks Corsair Cove for ogress warriors. Quick and no requirements.

Tip: Complete Vampyre Slayer as early as possible to jumpstart your Attack training. It’s faster than grinding goblins for hours!

Tips for Efficient Attack Training

To maximize your XP and minimize downtime, follow these strategies tailored for F2P Attack training.

Optimize Your Attack Style

Always use the “accurate” attack style (sword icon) to train Attack exclusively. This ensures all combat XP goes to Attack, not Strength or Defence. Check your combat settings regularly to avoid splitting XP.

Use Potions Wisely

Attack and strength potions (buy from Grand Exchange, ~100-500 GP each) boost your stats for several minutes. Drink one before entering a training spot to increase hits and kills per hour. For budget players, skip potions until level 40 when XP rates matter more.

Bank Efficiently

Most training spots (e.g., Hill Giants, Ogress Warriors) are near banks or teleports. Bank loot like big bones or alchables to fund gear upgrades. For Wilderness training, carry minimal items to reduce PKer losses.

AFK Training with Auto-Retaliate

Enable auto-retaliate in multi-combat areas like Ogress Warriors or Giant Frogs. This lets your character fight back automatically, reducing clicks and making training semi-AFK. Check your health periodically to avoid surprises.

Profit While Training

• Cowhides: Sell for 150-200 GP each at level 10-20.
• Big Bones: From Hill Giants, ~200 GP each or use for Prayer XP.
• Ogress Drops: Alch rune items for 10k-20k GP/hour.
• Greater Demon Drops: Rune full helms (~20k GP) and runes for profit.

Final Thoughts

Leveling Attack in OSRS F2P is a grind, but with the right approach, it’s both manageable and rewarding. Start with chickens and goblins, progress to ogress warriors and greater demons, and use quests like Vampyre Slayer to skip early levels. Gear up with scimitars and rune armor, leverage potions for boosts, and bank loot to fund your journey. By level 99, you’ll be a melee master, ready to dominate F2P combat or take on Dragon Slayer for that shiny rune platebody.

Got a favorite training spot or tip we missed? Share your thoughts below, and happy scaping!