OSRS Strength Training Weapons Guide (2024)

80 Attack

80 Strength

This weapon is rather situational because of Soul Stack. Each hit you deal with the axe gives you 6% Strength bonus which caps at 30%. To get the most out of your training, you'll need to have 5 Soul Stacks all the time.

For this, you'll need to train in areas where monsters come in huge numbers so that your stack remains consistent.

As this is one of the most expensive weapons in the game, it's harder to access as well.

It's also worth noting that you get damaged each time you use the axe so fighting against strong enemies isn't advised.

Due to the price of the Soulreaper Axe, a lot of players actually settle for the Osmumten's Fang instead. You can use this when going up against enemies with high Defense because of its passive.

If you're planning on training against weaker monsters, it's best to just use the Ghrazi rapier instead.

In most cases, a lot of players consider Ghrazi as the best strength training weapon. One of the reasons why is that it doesn't degrade so it's easier to maintain.

It's more expensive than Osmumten's Fang but since it's more versatile, it's a better choice for training overall.

This mace is basically the Crush version of Ghrazi. Just like that weapon, this doesn't degrade and it has a high Strength bonus.

This is the best weapon to choose IF you have the Inquisitor's Armor. With the set complete, you'll have access to a ton of Strength bonus. It's one of the fastest Crush weapons as well. It can also be effective against high-Defense enemies.

If you want a Slash version of the Ghrazi rapier and Inquisitor's mace, then this is the weapon for you. It has the same Strength bonus as both weapons.

Unfortunately, the weapon is not good for training due to the fact that it requires Crystal shards which you can get from Prifddinas. However, accessing the area requires Song of the Elves.

Unless you have access to crystal shards already, we highly suggest going for the mace or the rapier instead.

75 Attack

60 Magic

Although it's not as strong as the weapons above, this is still an excellent choice once you're at level 75 Strength.It doesn't degrade as well.

If you're planning on training other combat skills, the Voidwalker can also earn you magic and Hitpoints XP.

The Abyssal tentacle can be higher on this list as it's a powerful and relatively cheap option. However, you're going to spend roughly 171 per attack when using this. Given that the weapon degrades after 10,000 hits.

Along with the price of the weapon, you're also spending 256,919 gold per hour.

You can't buy this weapon. You can only create it by combining your Abyssal whip and a Kraken tentacle.

A lot of players stick with the abyssal whip for training. Aside from being affordable, having mid requirements, and being non-degradable, it does solid damage as well.

It's highly recommended to use the Controlled attack style. It's more manageable than the others but it's a slower way to get to 99 Attack. The weapon is good overall as it can help you gain XP for Attack, Strength, and Defence.

If you're planning on creating a Pure or if you want to keep your Combat level to a minimum, then this isn't the best choice.

70 Attack

70 Strength

The Abyssal bludgeon is the next best option to the abyssal whip when looking for weapons that don't degrade. It's a better choice when you're going up against monsters weak to Crush.

It's pricier than most weapons so other players avoid getting it. In our opinion, this weapon is something to pass on unless you have the complete Inquisitor's set.

With that set, you're able to get a decent attack and accuracy bonus, thus making this more worth it.

70 Attack

Barbarian training

If the abyssal bludgeon is too expensive or is currently out of your reach, you can opt for this weapon instead. It's best used against monsters that are susceptible to Stab. Additionally, it has Crush bonus but it's not that worth considering.

The only upside to this is that you can use it on the defensive so it's a relatively safe weapon to use for training.

75 Attack

75 Magic

While this is a Magic weapon, you can still use the Staff of the Dead as a Strength training weapon. It has lower Strength than the Saradomin Sword but if you have a defender, you can raise its accuracy significantly.

It's great to use against high-defense monsters. If you're going for a Slash weapon, it's best to use the Abyssal dagger instead.

It's one of the most affordable Strength training weapons at the 70 Attack line. In fact, it's even more affordable than some in the 65 Attack area.

Because of its affordability and high Strength bonus at this level, a lot of players choose this as a weapon. It's best used against low-defence monsters however. In many cases, the Staff of the Dead is the better choice but considering the price difference, it's best to stick with the Saradomin Sword.

While relatively slow, the Zombie Axe is a good weapon against enemies that have high defence. It can also be used to effectively train against enemies that aren't good with Crush damage.

If you have the Inquisitor's set, you can make the Zombie Axe a more viable option. Aside from the extra damage, you're getting good accuracy as well.

Like most of the Crush type weapons in the 60-80 range, the Sarachnis Cudgel is only really effective if you have the Inquisitor's set on.

There are a lot of better weapons at this level including the Saradomin Sword and Staff of the Dead. It doesn't have a ton of damage potential. Still, it's a great choice once you build up Crush bonus and accuracy.

If you want to use the best weapon that's balanced when it comes to all attack styles, then this one is the best at this level. One of the best things about this is that despite being high-tier, you don't need to finish any quests to get it.

There's also no charging needed for the mace so once you've got it, you don't need to worry about anything anymore other than training.

If you want to get the most out of Viggora's Mace, you can still charge it up by using Revenant Ether. Doing this will increase your accuracy and damage by 50% but only against enemies in the Wilderness. Keep in mind that training in the Wilderness is risky so it might be better to just train elsewhere and not use Revenant Ether.

A good way to enhance this set is by using the Inquisitor's set instead. If sticking with the Revenant Ether boost inside the Wilderness, this weapon can be pricey to use, with the risk of dying being a part of your worries.

60 Attack

Monkey Madness I

You're most likely going to spend most of your Strength training using the Dragon Scimitar. It's a powerful weapon on the three attack styles and it's cheaper than anything above as well.

The only downside with this weapon is that it';s only best used when you're solely training your Attack skill. If you want to train Defense at the same time, you're better off using the Abysssal whip.

65 Attack

55 Slayer

60 Attack

Lost City

50 Attack

55 Slayer

50 Attack

50 Strength

• 1 Combat
• 3 Hitpoints

You can find chickens in Lumbridge, precisely east of River Lum. There are many in a place called Fred's chicken coop.

They're all non-aggressive so there's no need to waste potions or food.

The monsters provide very low XP per hit but it's still the best way to train at this point in the game.

No food is required for the fight and you can even get feathers that you can sell for profits.

Chickens can also drop bones for prayer training.

• 25 Combat Level
• 100 Hitpoints

While relatively weak, Ammonite Crabs have a huge amount of health and defences, making them a safe and effective method to train Strength.

Ammonite crabs spawn in groups so training with them is easy and requires less effort. However, make sure to avoid getting stuck in a corner as it's easy to be swarmed by them.

To do this, you'll need to finish Bone Voyage first which is a lengthy but easy quest.

If you want to reduce trips for restocking or selling, make sure to get a bank chest inside the island first.

• 15 Combat Level
• 60 Hitpoints

These are basically the same monsters as Ammonite Crabs but are weaker. You can find them Crabclaw Isle, Crabclaw caves, and the beach near Great Kourend.

The crabs in Great Kourend are easy to access. The ones in Crabclaw isle will require 10,000 gold or at least completion of The Depths of Despair.

We recommend focusing on the ones at the Great Kourend beach though as there's a bank near Hosidius House.

• 13 Combat Level
• 50 Hitpoints

One of the best ways to get to level 99 is by simply going to the Nightmare Zone. Many of the monsters here are weak to melee. You only need to adjust your gear depending on the damage style and weakness of the monsters.

You'll struggle a bit during your first initial runs as you combat level is still low. During these levels, make sure to have super combat and prayer potions to make the fight easier.

The only downside here is that you don't get any drops. If you're looking for profit, it's best to look for other strong monsters in OSRS.

If you don't want to do the Nightmare Zone, you can switch to doing Slayer tasks instead. This method is more profitable considering that many of the monsters have great drops.

Finding good Slayer tasks for slaying might be hard though as you'll need to do quests first. Another downside is that not all of the tasks allow you to use melee.