In the dangerous and competitive PvP world of Old School RuneScape (OSRS), Ranged Pures have carved out a fearsome niche. Designed for swift kills and deadly accuracy, these glass cannon builds can eliminate opponents before they even realize what's happening. Whether you’re staking your claim in Edgeville, fighting in PvP Worlds, or dominating in Bounty Hunter, this 2025 Ranged Pure PvP guide will teach you how to build, gear, train, OSRS Gold and PK with optimal efficiency.

What Is a Ranged Pure?

A Ranged Pure is a type of combat pure that maintains low Defence (usually 1), focuses heavily on Ranged, and often supplements with Magic or Strength for utility and KO potential. The main idea is to maximize damage output within a narrow combat bracket, avoiding unnecessary combat level gains from Defence or Prayer (though this can vary).

Types of Ranged Pures

1. 1 Defence Ranged Pure

Ideal for low-level PvP.

Keeps combat level low while packing a powerful Ranged punch.

Commonly uses Magic Shortbow (i), Dorgeshuun crossbow, or MSB + Rune knives.

2. Ranged/Gmaul Pure

Combines high Ranged with Strength and Attack (50–60) for Granite Maul KOs.

Deadly special attack stacks: MSB → Gmaul spec or Rune knives → Gmaul.

3. Ranged/TB Hybrid

Uses Ranged and Magic for utility (e.g., Teleblock, Snare, Entangle).

Ideal for deep wilderness PvP and hunting PvMers.

4. Ranged Tank (Not technically a pure)

Higher Defence and Prayer.

Not covered in this guide but worth noting for hybrid fights.

Recommended Stats

Here’s an optimal setup for a 1 Defence Ranged/Gmaul pure in 2025 PvP:

Skill Level Notes

Attack 50–60 For Granite Maul (or 75 for AGS if advanced build)

Strength 80+ For KO potential

Defence 1 Keeps combat level low

Ranged 90–99 Core damage

Magic 82+ For Ice Blitz, Teleblock, and utility

Prayer 1–31 Optional; 13 for Ultimate Strength, 31 for Protect Item

Hitpoints ~85 Scales with other stats

Questing Guide for Ranged Pures

You’ll need a few essential quests for gear access, XP boosts, and combat training without unnecessary Defence XP.

Must-Complete Quests:

Animal Magnetism – Ava’s Device (no Defence XP with careful path)

Death Plateau – For Climbing boots (only Strength XP)

Lost City – Access to Dragon Dagger (if hybrid)

Desert Treasure – Unlock Ancient Magicks

Monkey Madness I – Optional for training, avoid Defence XP

Optional:

Recipe for Disaster (up to Mith Gloves) – Strong gloves, no Defence XP

Horror from the Deep – God books for offensive bonuses

Dwarf Cannon – Fast Ranged training via cannon

Gear Setup for PvP (2025 Edition)

Main Setup – MSB (i) / Gmaul Stack

Slot Item

Head Coif / Robin Hood Hat / Slayer helm (imbued)

Cape Ava’s Assembler

Amulet Amulet of Glory / Fury / Anguish

Weapon Magic Shortbow (i)

Off-hand Rune arrows

Body Black d'hide body

Legs Black d'hide chaps

Boots Climbing boots

Gloves Mithril gloves / Combat bracelet

Ring Ring of recoil / Dueling ring

Special Granite Maul (in inventory)

Alternative Setups

Dorgeshuun Crossbow + Bone Bolts: Cheap, effective at lower levels.

Rune knives → Gmaul: Extremely fast stack potential.

Ballista build: Higher level, more niche due to higher Defence/Prayer needed.

Inventory Setup

1x Super combat potion (if using Gmaul)

1x Ranging potion

1x Prayer potion (if using Protect Item or Smite)

1x Teleport (Tablet or house teleport)

1x Granite Maul (special weapon)

Sharks or Karambwan for food

Combo foods: Shark + Karambwan for tick eating

Training Your Ranged Pure (2025 Methods)

Ranged

1–40: Cows / Chickens with darts or bow

40–70: Cannon + Dwarf Multicannon on crabs

70–99: Chinning at Maniacal Monkeys or MM1 tunnels

Use Prayer gear, Protect Melee + Rigour (if unlocked)

Strength

Quests: Waterfall Quest, Fight Arena, Tree Gnome Village

Training: Rock crabs → Sand crabs → NMZ or Pest Control

Obby Mauler variation: Uses only Strength; use Obsidian gear and Berserker necklace

Magic

Low-Level: Splashing or Fire Strike

High-Level: Barrage spells at Maniacal Monkeys, or Teleport Alching

Hybrid PvPers often do Teleblock, Entangle, and Ice Blitz for high control

PvP Tactics and Combos

MSB → Gmaul Stack

Use MSB (i) spec to deal double shot.

Immediately switch to Granite Maul.

Use spec instantly for a 3-hit combo.

Combo food if necessary to survive retaliation.

Rune Knife → Gmaul

Rune knives hit fast and accurate.

Bait opponent low → switch to Gmaul → spec for KO.

Faster than MSB and better for 1-tick timing.

Ballista → Gmaul (High-Level Builds)

High Ranged hits → spec with Gmaul for finishing.

Works best at 80+ Ranged and with Void gear.

Tips for Successful PvP as a Ranged Pure

Always be ready to eat combo food (Shark + Karam).

Practice switching with F-key hotkeys.

Use Protect Item if bringing valuable gear.

Don’t skull unnecessarily, or use an Alt for luring.

Bait your opponent into lowering guard – then stack.

Keep overhead Prayers active in deeper wild.

Never bring gear you can’t afford to lose.

Optional Upgrades (Endgame)

Void Range Set: Requires 42 Defence – not for 1 def pures.

Ancient Godsword: For 75 Attack pures, new KO potential.

Toxic Blowpipe: High DPS, expensive ammo.

Rigour Prayer: 74 Prayer + Diary – insane boost.

Risks and Downsides

Low Defence = Glass Cannon – a few hits and you're gone.

Hard to fight Tanks or AGS Pures without a strong combo.

Requires precise timing and fast switches.

Expensive to train and maintain in endgame (e.g., Chinning, Blowpipe, supplies).

Final Thoughts

A well-built Ranged Pure in OSRS 2025 is an apex predator in the PvP scene, able to burst down opponents in milliseconds with deadly precision. Whether you’re a risk-taker in the Wilderness or a duelist at Edgeville, this build is one of the most fun, fast-paced, andRS Gold  rewarding ways to play OSRS PvP.

Train smart, practice switching, and perfect your stacks. Mastery of the Ranged Pure archetype will set you apart as a dominant force in any PK hotspot.