OSRS Pure Pking Guide for Beginners and Pros

OSRS Pure Pking Guide for Beginners and Pros

Old School RuneScape (OSRS) pure pking is one of the most exhilarating aspects of the game, offering intense player-versus-player (PvP) combat with specialized account builds. Pures are accounts designed to maximize damage output while keeping combat levels low, giving you an edge in the Wilderness, PvP worlds, or minigames like Bounty Hunter. This comprehensive guide dives into building, gearing, and mastering pure pking, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned PKer looking to refine your skills.

A pure in OSRS is an account that focuses on specific combat skills—typically offensive ones like Strength, Ranged, or Magic—while keeping others, like Defence, at a minimum. This keeps the combat level low, allowing pures to dominate opponents in their bracket. Pures are often called “glass cannons” because they deal massive damage but are vulnerable due to low defensive stats.

Why Choose a Pure for Pking?

Pures shine in PvP because they can hit hard at lower combat levels, giving them an advantage over main accounts or less optimized builds. They’re ideal for players who love the thrill of outsmarting opponents in the Wilderness or PvP worlds.

  • Low Combat Level: Compete against players with similar or higher combat levels while dealing superior damage.
  • High Damage Output: Focus on offensive stats like Strength or Ranged for devastating hits.
  • Versatility: Different pure builds cater to various playstyles, from melee to magic.

Types of Pure Builds for Pking

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OSRS offers several pure builds, each with unique strengths and weaknesses. Below are the most popular ones for pking, along with their stat priorities.

1 Defence Pure

The classic 1 Defence pure is the most common pking build, keeping Defence at level 1 to minimize combat level. These pures focus on Strength, Ranged, and sometimes Magic, using weapons like the Granite Maul or Magic Shortbow.

Stat Recommended Level Purpose
Attack 50-75 Unlocks Granite Maul (50), Dragon Weapons (60), or Godswords (75)
Strength 80-99 Maximizes melee damage
Ranged 70-99 Enables Black Dragonhide and high DPS
Magic 59-94 Access to combat spells or Vengeance

Obsidian Pure (Obby Mauler)

Obsidian pures, or “obby maulers,” keep Attack at 1 and focus on Strength (60+) to wield the Obsidian Maul or Dragon Warhammer. They’re deadly at low combat levels (around 50-70) but require precise training to avoid unwanted Hitpoints XP.

Ranged Pure

Ranged pures prioritize Ranged (70-99) and use weapons like the Magic Shortbow or Rune Crossbow. They excel at keeping distance but are less effective in 1v1 PvP due to the lack of strong knockout weapons in free-to-play worlds.

Mage Pure

Mage pures focus on Magic (59-94) for spells like Fire Surge or Ice Barrage, often paired with special attack weapons like Dragon Claws for burst damage. They’re great for low-level PvP and clan wars but require careful Hitpoints management.

Building Your Pure: Step-by-Step

Creating a pure requires careful planning, as skills in OSRS cannot be reverted. Here’s how to build a 1 Defence pure, the most versatile starting point for pking.

Step 1: Questing for Early XP

Quests are crucial for gaining combat XP without unwanted stats like Defence or Hitpoints. Complete these early quests to boost Attack, Strength, and Magic:

Step 2: Training Combat Skills

Train your combat skills strategically to keep your combat level low:

  • Attack/Strength: Use quests or train at the Blast Furnace to minimize Hitpoints XP. Aim for 50 Attack and 80+ Strength.
  • Ranged: Use cannoning or Rangers’ Guild minigame to avoid Hitpoints XP. Target 70+ Ranged.
  • Magic: Train with non-combat spells (e.g., High Alchemy) or safe-spot NPCs to keep Hitpoints low.

Step 3: Prayer and Untradeables

Prayer unlocks utility boosts like Ultimate Strength (13 Prayer) or Ava’s Accumulator (15 Prayer via Animal Magnetism). Train Prayer at the Wilderness Chaos Altar for fast XP, but beware of PKers. Also, unlock untradeables like Ava’s Accumulator and Fire Cape for PvP advantages.

Gear and Inventory Setup

Your gear and inventory are critical for pking success. Here’s a recommended setup for a 1 Defence pure, adjustable for other builds.

Melee Gear Setup

Melee-focused pures rely on fast weapons for DPS and a knockout weapon for big hits.

Slot Item Alternative
Head Climbing Boots Mithril Boots
Cape Fire Cape Ava’s Accumulator
Body Monk’s Robe Top Black D’hide Body
Weapon Granite Maul Dragon Dagger

Ranged and Magic Gear

For Ranged, use Black Dragonhide armor and a Magic Shortbow. For Magic, equip Mystic Robes and a Staff of Air for autocasting spells. Always carry a Vengeance rune set (94 Magic) for clutch plays.

Inventory Tips

Your inventory should balance food, potions, and combo items:

  • Food: Sharks, Karambwans (for combo eating), and Anglerfish (to overheal).
  • Potions: Super Strength, Ranging Potion, and Super Restore.
  • Special Attack Weapon: Granite Maul or Dragon Claws for KOs.
  • Teleport: Glory or House Tab for quick escapes.

Pking Mechanics and Strategies

Mastering pking involves understanding OSRS’s tick system and combat mechanics. Here’s how to elevate your game.

Understanding the Tick System

OSRS operates on a tick system, where each tick equals 0.6 seconds. Actions like attacking or eating take specific ticks, and mastering tick manipulation is key to outplaying opponents.

  • 1-Ticking: Switch to a special attack weapon (e.g., Granite Maul) and attack in the same tick to catch opponents off guard.
  • Combo Eating: Eat a Shark and Karambwan in one tick to heal quickly during combos.

Key Pking Techniques

These techniques separate good PKers from great ones:

  • Safing: Keep HP above your opponent’s max hit (e.g., 73 for an Armadyl Godsword). Eat to full during special attacks.
  • Vengeance: Cast Vengeance (94 Magic) to reflect damage, timing it with your opponent’s special attack.
  • Prayer Switching: Switch between Protect from Melee, Ranged, or Magic based on your opponent’s attack style.
  • Positioning: For Ranged or Magic pures, maintain distance to avoid melee hits.

Where to PK

Popular pking spots include:

  • Grand Exchange (PvP Worlds): Worlds 539 and 560 are hotspots for honor pking, especially south of the GE.
  • Wilderness: Levels 1-14 near Edgeville or Varrock for low-risk fights.
  • Bounty Hunter: Earn emblems and loot, but carry an emblem to secure drops.

Tips for Success and Common Mistakes to Avoid

Whether you’re new or experienced, these tips will boost your pking prowess.

Pro Tips for Pking

  • Start Small: Begin with a baby pure (low-level, low-risk) to learn mechanics without losing much.
  • Practice Combo Eating: Master eating Shark + Karambwan to survive high-damage combos.
  • Watch Your Ping: PK on worlds with low latency (e.g., UK players on w560).
  • Bring Protect Item: Always use Protect Item prayer to save valuable gear.

Common Mistakes

  • Overtraining Hitpoints: Avoid combat training methods that give excessive Hitpoints XP, as it raises your combat level.
  • Ignoring Prayer: Low Prayer (1-15) limits utility; aim for at least 13 for Ultimate Strength.
  • Poor Inventory Management: Don’t skimp on food or potions; always carry combo food.
  • Rushing Without Awareness: Watch for rushers in PvP worlds who use crossbows or freezes to kill quickly.

Pure pking in OSRS is a thrilling way to test your skills and earn rewards. By building a specialized pure, optimizing your gear, and mastering PvP mechanics, you’ll be sending opponents back to Lumbridge in no time. Start with a 1 Defence pure, practice in low-risk areas like the Grand Exchange, and gradually refine your techniques. Good luck, and see you in the Wilderness!