OSRS Champions Cape Guide – How to Get the Rare Cosmetic Cape

OSRS Champions Cape Guide – How to Get the Rare Cosmetic Cape

Old School RuneScape (OSRS) is packed with unique challenges and rewards, but few are as prestigious and elusive as the Champion’s Cape. This cosmetic cape, adorned with three heraldic lions, is a symbol of dedication, requiring players to conquer the Champions’ Challenge minigame by defeating 11 unique champions. With a drop rate of 1/5,000 for each Champion’s Scroll, obtaining this cape is a true test of patience and strategy. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know to earn the Champion’s Cape, from scroll farming to defeating champions, with tips to make the grind as efficient as possible.

The Champions’ Challenge is a minigame located in the basement of the Champions’ Guild, south of Varrock. To participate, players must have at least 32 quest points and be on a members’ world. The objective is to collect Champion’s Scrolls, rare drops from specific monsters, and use them to challenge racial champions in duels with unique rules. After defeating all 10 initial champions, you face Leon d’Cour, the human champion, to claim the Champion’s Cape. As of May 2018, only 376 players were eligible to wear this cape, highlighting its rarity.

Why Pursue the Champion’s Cape?

The Champion’s Cape is purely cosmetic, offering no combat stats, but its value lies in its exclusivity. It’s a status symbol for completionists and a testament to enduring one of OSRS’s most grueling grinds. Additionally, defeating champions unlocks the “Victory is Mine” soundtrack, required for the Music Cape, and grants minor Hitpoints and Slayer XP.

Obtaining Champion’s Scrolls

The first step to earning the Champion’s Cape is collecting 10 Champion’s Scrolls, each dropped by a specific monster type at a 1/5,000 rate. These scrolls are tradeable, but farming them yourself is the most authentic path. Below, we outline the monsters, their locations, and strategies to maximize efficiency.

Monsters and Recommended Locations

Each scroll is tied to a specific monster, and choosing the right location can significantly speed up the grind. Here’s a breakdown:

Alchohol: No alcohol allowed for this challenge.

Monster Scroll Recommended Location Strategy
Imp Imp Champion’s Scroll South of Hosidius House Portal Use a cannon and blowpipe, teleport to Ardougne Monastery for additional spawns.
Goblin Goblin Champion’s Scroll Goblin Village Cannon north of Lumbridge near windmill, safe for AFK.
Skeleton Skeleton Champion’s Scroll Barrows Dungeon AFK in room with 6 spawns, use Guthan’s for healing.
Zombie Zombie Champion’s Scroll Zemouregal’s Base Stand where 3 armoured zombies spawn, wear tank gear.
Hill Giant Giant Champion’s Scroll Karuulm Slayer Dungeon AFK fire giants with Guthan’s, or cannon hill giants south of Chasm of Fire.
Hobgoblin Hobgoblin Champion’s Scroll Peninsula NE of Hosidius Cannon setup, use Necklace of Passage for quick access.
Ghoul Ghoul Champion’s Scroll Canifis Cannon near Morytania, high kill rate but long grind.
Earth Warrior Earth Warrior Champion’s Scroll Edgeville Dungeon (Wilderness) Use chainmace, Bandos tassets, and cannon; be cautious of PKers.
Jogre Jogre Champion’s Scroll Pothole Dungeon (Karamja) Cannon setup, bring antipoison and stamina potions.
Lesser Demon Lesser Demon Champion’s Scroll Stronghold of Security Use elite void and blowpipe, high DPS setup.

Pro Tip: Use RuneLite’s drop notification and collection log plugins to avoid missing a scroll drop. Set up notifications for each Champion’s Scroll to ensure you spot it immediately.

Efficient Farming Strategies

To make the grind bearable, consider these tips:

  • Use a Dwarf Multicannon: Cannons drastically increase kill speed, especially for monsters like imps, hobgoblins, and hill giants. Stock up on cannonballs, as you’ll need thousands per scroll.
  • Optimize Teleports: Use teleports like Ardougne Cape, Xeric’s Talisman, or house teleports to quickly move between spawns and reload cannons.
  • Wilderness Caution: For earth warriors and lesser demons, wear budget gear (e.g., chainmace, Bandos tassets) to minimize risk from PKers. Bring a one-click teleport like a royal seed pod.
  • AFK Methods: For monsters like skeletons and zombies, use Guthan’s armor in multi-combat zones to AFK while healing, reducing downtime.
  • Track Kills: Use a kill counter to monitor progress. Expect 5,000–20,000 kills per scroll, with ghouls and earth warriors often being the driest.

Defeating the Champions

Once you’ve collected a scroll, head to the Champions’ Guild basement to challenge the champion. Each fight has specific rules, such as restricted armor or no special attacks. You can’t teleport out, but you can escape through the portcullis without losing your scroll.

Champion Fight Rules and Tips

Here’s a quick overview of the champions and their restrictions:

  • Imp Champion: No special attacks. Use melee with high strength gear.
  • Goblin Champion: Only magic attacks allowed. Bring a staff and runes for high-damage spells like Fire Blast.
  • Skeleton Champion: Only ranged attacks. Use a crossbow with enchanted bolts.
  • Zombie Champion: No melee boosting prayers. Use magic or ranged with high DPS.
  • Giant Champion: Only stab weapons. Equip a dragon dagger or Zamorakian hasta.
  • Hobgoblin Champion: No armor allowed. Use a high-damage weapon like a dragon scimitar and eat food to tank hits.
  • Ghoul Champion: Only flinch attacks. Attack, step away, repeat; use a halberd for safety.
  • Earth Warrior Champion: No prayers allowed. Use ranged or magic with food.
  • Jogre Champion: No ranged boosting prayers. Melee with high strength gear.
  • Lesser Demon Champion: No melee attacks. Use magic with a powered staff for efficiency.
  • Leon d’Cour: No restrictions. Go all-out with your best melee setup, prayers, and potions.

Note: You can use a cannon in the arena, which deals damage even to champions immune to certain attack styles. This is particularly useful for the Skeleton and Lesser Demon fights.

Claiming the Champion’s Cape

After defeating all 11 champions, speak to Larxus in the Champions’ Guild basement to claim your Champion’s Cape. You can obtain additional capes for free if lost, and it can be stored in a costume room or mounted in a player-owned house’s Achievement Gallery. The cape’s blue color and lion design echo the “Cape of Champions” from the Wanted! quest, adding to its lore appeal.

Rewards Beyond the Cape

Each champion defeated grants:

  • Small amounts of Hitpoints and Slayer XP.
  • A Champion’s Lamp (10x the XP of the fight).
  • A banner in the Champions’ Guild basement, showcasing your victories.

The grind also offers passive loot from monsters, like ranarr weeds from hill giants or ecumenical keys from wilderness spawns, which can offset cannonball costs.

Tips for Staying Sane During the Grind

The Champion’s Cape grind is notorious for its length and RNG dependence. Here’s how to stay motivated:

Mental Preparation

Expect dry streaks—some players report 15,000+ kills for scrolls like ghouls. Break the grind into sessions, focusing on one monster at a time. Celebrate each scroll drop as a milestone.

Community Resources

Join the “Log Hunters” Discord for up-to-date farming spots and moral support. Check YouTube guides, like those by Baskie Basketman, for visual strategies. Reddit threads on r/2007scape offer player experiences and location updates.

Low-Combat Challenges

For an extra challenge, some players aim for the cape at low combat levels (e.g., level 47). This requires precise scroll farming to minimize XP gain, using methods like safe-spotting skeletons in Varrock Sewers or ranging imps without a cannon.

Earning the Champion’s Cape in OSRS is a monumental task that tests your endurance and strategic planning. Whether you’re a completionist chasing rare cosmetics or a player seeking a unique achievement, this guide provides the roadmap to success. Equip your cannon, stock up on supplies, and dive into the grind—those heraldic lions are waiting to adorn your back!