Mastering Ankus in Old School RuneScape
Ankus are straightforward foes, using only melee attacks with a maximum hit of eight. This simplicity makes them ideal for Slayer training at various locations, including the Wilderness Slayer Cave, the Catacombs of Karand, the Stronghold of Security, and the Stronghold Slayer Cave. Players typically approach Ankus using ice barrage, ice burst, or a Ventor bow in high-level setups. However, if you don’t have access to Ancients or a Ventor bow, alternative melee or ranged setups with Protect from Melee can also be used. For those avoiding prayer use, a standard melee setup with food in the strongholds remains a solid choice, and for players looking to gear up efficiently, it can sometimes be helpful to buy OSRS gold to afford the best equipment and supplies. Combat Styles and DPS Comparisons For Wilderness setups with high stats (base 90), magic using ice barrage offers the highest DPS. Ranged attacks with a Ventor bow perform well, while melee with an Earth Sign Chain Mace ...