OSRS Best Bursting Gear: Maximize Your Magic Training in 2025

Bursting is one of the most efficient and popular methods for training Magic in Old School RuneScape (OSRS). Whether you’re aiming to level up quickly, tackle Slayer tasks, or simply enjoy the thrill of multi-target spellcasting, having the right gear is crucial. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the best bursting gear in OSRS, breaking down top-tier options, budget alternatives, and key considerations to optimize your experience. By the end of this post, you’ll know exactly what to equip to dominate your bursting sessions in 2025.

In OSRS, bursting refers to casting multi-target Ancient Magicks spells like Ice Burst or Blood Burst to hit multiple enemies at once. This method shines in areas with clustered monsters, such as the Catacombs of Kourend or Maniacal Monkeys in Kruk’s Dungeon. The right gear enhances your Magic damage, prayer sustainability, and overall efficiency, directly impacting your XP rates and profitability.

Key Stats to Prioritize

When choosing bursting gear, focus on these core stats:

• Magic Damage Bonus: Increases the max hit of your spells, boosting XP per cast.
• Prayer Bonus: Extends your trip length by reducing prayer point drain.
• Magic Accuracy: Less critical for low-defense targets like Dust Devils, but still useful against foes like Smoke Devils.

Bursting vs. Barraging: Gear Differences

While bursting (e.g., Ice Burst at level 70 Magic) and barraging (e.g., Ice Barrage at level 94 Magic) share similar gear principles, barraging benefits more from maxing Magic damage due to its higher base damage. Bursting gear setups often balance cost and efficiency, making them accessible for mid-level players.

Best-in-Slot (BiS) Bursting Gear Setup

For players with no budget constraints, the best-in-slot (BiS) bursting gear maximizes Magic damage and prayer efficiency. Here’s the ultimate setup as of April 2025:

BiS Gear List

• Head: Slayer Helmet (i) (on-task) or Ancestral Hat (+8 Magic attack, +5% Magic damage)
• Amulet: Occult Necklace (+10% Magic damage)
• Body: Ancestral Robe Top (+5% Magic damage, +35 Magic attack)
• Legs: Ancestral Robe Bottom (+5% Magic damage, +26 Magic attack)
• Weapon: Kodai Wand (+15% Magic damage, +28 Magic attack, autocasts Ancients)
• Shield: Arcane Spirit Shield (+20 Magic attack) or Book of Darkness (+5 prayer, +10 Magic attack)
• Cape: Imbued God Cape (+2% Magic damage, +15 Magic attack)
• Hands: Tormented Bracelet (+5% Magic damage, +10 Magic attack)
• Boots: Eternal Boots (+8 Magic attack)
• Ring: Seers Ring (i) (+12 Magic attack)

Why This Setup Works

This BiS setup stacks Magic damage bonuses (up to +27% with Ancestral, Kodai, Occult, Tormented, and Imbued Cape) while maintaining high prayer bonuses from items like the Book of Darkness. The Kodai Wand’s 15% damage boost and unlimited water runes make it a standout choice, though its 100M+ price tag reflects its power.

Slot	Item	Magic Damage Bonus	Prayer Bonus
Head	Slayer Helmet (i)	0%	+0
Amulet	Occult Necklace	+10%	+0
Body	Ancestral Robe Top	+5%	+0
Weapon	Kodai Wand	+15%	+0

Budget Bursting Gear for Mid-Level Players

Not everyone can afford Ancestral robes or a Kodai Wand. Fortunately, bursting is still highly effective with budget gear. Here’s a cost-effective setup for players around 70-85 Magic and Slayer.

Budget Gear List

• Head: Slayer Helmet (i) (on-task) or Mystic Hat (+10 Magic attack)
• Amulet: Occult Necklace (+10% Magic damage) or Amulet of Magic (+10 Magic attack)
• Body: Mystic Robe Top (+20 Magic attack) or Proselyte Hauberk (+8 prayer)
• Legs: Mystic Robe Bottom (+15 Magic attack) or Proselyte Cuisse (+6 prayer)
• Weapon: Ancient Staff (autocasts Ancients, +15 Magic attack)
• Shield: Book of Balance (+4 prayer, +5 Magic attack)
• Cape: God Cape (+10 Magic attack)
• Hands: Mystic Gloves (+10 Magic attack) or Combat Bracelet (+6 Magic attack)
• Boots: Mystic Boots (+10 Magic attack)
• Ring: Seers Ring (+6 Magic attack) or Ring of Wealth (+0, utility)

Cost vs. Performance

This setup keeps costs under 5M GP while delivering solid Magic damage (+10% from Occult) and decent prayer bonuses from Proselyte armor. The Ancient Staff, at around 100K GP, is a steal for autocasting Ancients, making it ideal for budget bursting at Dust Devils or Nechryaels.

Optimizing Gear for Specific Bursting Locations

Different bursting spots in OSRS demand slight gear tweaks. Here’s how to adjust your setup based on where you’re training.

Maniacal Monkeys (Kruk’s Dungeon)

Focus: Prayer bonus and Magic damage

Maniacal Monkeys drop 1-dose prayer potions, so stack prayer gear like Proselyte or Vestment robes alongside the Occult Necklace and Kodai Wand. Their low Magic defense (level 10) means accuracy is less important than max hits.

Catacombs of Kourend (Dust Devils, Nechryaels)

Focus: Magic damage and sustainability

These Slayer monsters have zero Magic defense, so prioritize Magic damage (Occult, Tormented Bracelet) and prayer gear. Bring a Bonecrusher to leverage their bone drops for extra prayer points.

Smoke Devils

Focus: Magic accuracy and damage

Smoke Devils have higher Magic defense, so swap some prayer gear for Mystic or Ahrim’s to boost accuracy while keeping the Occult and Tormented Bracelet for damage.

Tips to Maximize Bursting Efficiency

Gear alone won’t get you to 99 Magic—technique and preparation matter too. Here are actionable tips to elevate your bursting game.

Stacking and Aggro Management

Use a fast weapon like darts or knives to aggro monsters, then stack them in a tight 3×3 area. Corner-dancing (running between two adjacent corners) works wonders in the Catacombs.

Rune and Prayer Management

Bring a rune pouch to save inventory space and pack extra prayer potions. For Maniacal Monkeys, a Bonecrusher Necklace or Dragonbone Necklace can eliminate the need for prayer pots entirely.

XP Rates and Costs

• Ice Burst (Maniacal Monkeys): Up to 250K Magic XP/hour, ~3.2M GP/hour
• Ice Burst (Dust Devils): ~200K Magic XP/hour, often breaks even with drops
• Blood Burst (Nechryaels): ~180K Magic XP/hour, heals HP with Blood runes dropped

Inventory Setup

A typical bursting inventory might include:

• Rune pouch (Chaos, Death, Water runes)
• 10-15 Prayer potions
• Darts for aggro
• Teleport runes or tablets
• Food (for emergencies)

With this gear and strategy, you’ll be bursting your way to 99 Magic in no time. Whether you’re a high-roller with Ancestral robes or a budget player rocking Mystic, OSRS offers flexible options to suit every playstyle. Equip wisely, stack efficiently, and watch those XP gains soar!