OSRS Initiate Pure Guide

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OSRS Initiate Pure Guide

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If you’re done with maxing out your main account, then it might be time to consider creating another build for specific purposes. This time, we’re going to teach you how to create an OSRS Initiate Pure which is good for PvP. It’s also a good introduction to creating specific builds in the game because it’s easy to make.

Due to the way the combat levels are, this build is also called as the 20 Defense Pure but for the purpose of this guide, we’re calling it the Initiate Pure.

What Is An OSRS Initiate Pure?

Like many other builds in the game, the Initiate Pure is solely reliant on keeping your Combat Stats to a minimum, while letting other stats max out. As the name itself suggests, an Initiate Pure centers on using the Initiate armor set which requires 20 Defense to wear. Just to give you an idea of what a build like this will look like, here’s a break down of the recommended combat stats.

  • 50 Attack

  • 99 Strength

  • 20 Defense

  • 94+ Magic

  • 96+ Range

  • 54 Prayer

With stats like this, you’ll have a combat level of 84 which is very low. This is going to be advantageous to you because you’ll be facing off relatively weaker opponents who you have a high chance of killing.
Again, the stats above aren’t set in stone. What’s important is that you keep your Defense to 20 just so you have enough to use the Initiate’s Set. You can alter your other stats as much as you want, but the levels above are optimal for PvP.

Initiate Pure Advantages

1. Balanced Combat Stats

  • Moderate Defense: Initiate Pures with level 20 Defense can equip themselves with Initiate armor, which lowers combat level while offering respectable defense advantages. Compared to level 1 Defense pures, they can withstand more attacks thanks to this balancing.

  • High Offensive Potential: Initiate Pures can deal huge damage by concentrating on having high Strength and Attack. Because of this, they work well in PvP and PvM situations when getting quick kills is crucial.

2. Initiate Armor Benefits

  • Prayer Bonus: The Prayer bonus that initiate armor provides can be quite helpful in both PvP and PvM. With this benefit, the duration of both offensive and defensive prayers is increased, raising the combat effectiveness of the Inititate Pure.

  • Defensive Edge: Initiate Pures can absorb more damage and hold out longer in battles because of Initiate armor, which offers better defensive stats than neither basic gear nor no armor. However, it is not as robust as higher-level armor.

3. PvP Advantages

  • Lower Combat Level: With a Defense cap of 20, Inititate Pures are able to retain a lower combat level. This frequently enables them to battle with opponents who have lower overall stats while still possessing strong offensive power.

  • Versatility in PvP: Initiate Pures are highly adaptable in PvP due to their powerful offensive and decent defense. They are able to efficiently adjust to a variety of opponents and situations by switching between offensive and defensive strategies.

4. PvM Capabilities

  • Sustainability: In PvM, Initiate Pures can survive longer during boss battles or extended monster grinding sessions thanks to the defensive and prayer boosts from initiate armor. As a result, less continual food and prayer restoration is required.

  • Effective Training: As their level 20 Defense lessens the damage they suffer, Initiate Pures can train efficiently at a variety of PvM locations. They can swiftly beat monsters with their high Strength and Attack.

Initiate Pure Disadvantages

1. Limited Armor Choices

  • Restricted to Initiate Armor: The only defense available to Initiate Pures is initiate armor. They are unable to obtain higher-level armors that provide more benefits and protection due to this restriction, which can be detrimental in more difficult PvP or PvM situations.

  • Inferior to Higher Defense Builds: Higher defense players are more resilient in extended battles and harder to hit because they can equip better armor and have higher overall defense stats.

2. Training Challenges

  • Balanced Training: To maximize Strength and Attack and maintain Defense level at 20, Initiate Pure training calls for a well-rounded strategy. This can be difficult and time-consuming, particularly if you are not familiar with pure builds.

  • Cost of Training: Aside from good food and potions, effective training sometimes necessitates specialized gear. The procedure of creating an Initiate Pure might be costly due to the cumulative cost of these items.

3. PvP Vulnerabilities

  • Lack of High Defense: Even if Initiate Pures are superior to level 1 Defense Pures, their defense still needs to be stronger. In PvP, opponents with more powerful gear or higher Defense can easily overcome them.

  • Targeted by Higher Levels: If you have greater combat levels and better equipment, it is possible to target Initiate Pures. This can make it difficult to survive in PvP worlds or the Wilderness.

4. PvM Limitations

  • Specific Bosses: Initiate Pures may find it difficult to defeat bosses or monsters who need more defense or specialized gear that isn’t available to those with level 20 Defense. Because of this, they are less effective in some high-level PvM content.

  • Sustainability Issues: Although it comes with Prayer advantages, the initiate armor is not as sustainable as higher-tier armors. Initiate Pures could have to depend more on consumables to stay competitive over extended PvM sessions.

5. Skill Ceiling and Playstyle

  • High Skill Requirement: It takes a solid grasp of OSRS combat mechanics, gear switching, and prayer management to play an Initiate Pure effectively. This makes it a difficult build for those with less expertise.

  • Limited Playstyle: The playstyle may feel constrained because of the emphasis on using Initiate armor and keeping level 20 Defense. If you love experimenting with various weapons and combat styles, you may find the Initiate Pure build to be too restrictive.

Initiate Pure Training

Training an Initiate Pure isn’t particularly hard. Since you can train most of your combat skills, there aren’t a lot of restrictions to be made. However, since you’ll have a low Defense level, you generally want to avoid enemies that hit hard. Aside from that, look for ones with high health and high defence. Below are a list of good monsters to train against and where you can find them.

Monster

Location

Rock crabs

Rellekka (Waterbirth Island Dungeon)

Yak

Neitiznot (Jatizso Dungeon)

Flesh crawlers

Stronghold of Security (various levels)

Bandits

Bandit Camp (Wilderness)

Monkey guards

Monkey Madness II dungeon (Ape Atoll)

Where To Get An Initiate Set

You can buy the Initiate Set from Sir Tiffy Cashien but it will set you back 20,000 coins which is a bit manageable but still costly in the early game. You can purchase each piece individually as you like but you’re going to spend 24,000 coins more by doing this so it’s best to just save up for the entire set.

You can get an Initiate Sallet or the headpiece by doing Recruitment Drive. However, buying the entire set is still surprisingly cheaper rather than doing this method. Once you reach the Defense 20 requirement, we highly suggest you get this gear as soon as possible.

Item

Attack Bonuses

Defence Bonuses

Other

Stab

Slash

Crush

Magic

Ranged

Stab

Slash

Crush

Magic

Ranged

Strength

Magic

Damage

Range

Damage

Prayer

Weight

P2P?

Initiate sallet

Initiate sallet

0

0

0

-6

-3

13

14

11

-1

13

0

0%

0

3

2.267

Yes

Initiate hauberk

Initiate hauberk

0

0

0

-30

-15

46

44

38

-6

44

0

0%

0

6

8.618

Yes

Initiate cuisse

Initiate cuisse

0

0

0

-21

-11

24

22

20

-4

22

0

0%

0

5

7.711

Yes

Totals

0

0

0

-57

-29

83

80

69

-11

79

0

0%

0

14

18.596

N/A

Ideal Gear Set Up For Initiate Pure

Once you’ve reached your ideal level, it’s time to create your build and finish it by equipping the gear below. We’ve listed down the best in slot items for this build and it’s based on the Skill levels we’ve noted above. Keep in mind that we’re going to give you a few options for gears so that you can at least have a bit of variety.

The items will be listed from best to worst.

Slot

Item

Helm

Initiate helm

Mithril full helm

Platebody

Initiate platebody

Mithril platebody

Legs

Black dhide chaps

Initiate platelegs

Mithril platelegs

Weapon

Abyssal whip

Dragon scimitar

Dragon longsword

Shield

Mithril defender

Unholy book

Mithril kiteshield

Boots

Climbing boots

Mithril boots

Amulet

Amulet of Fury

Amulet of glory

Amulet of strength

Cape

Firecape

Skillcape

Obsidian cape

Team cape

Gloves

Adamant gloves

Mithril gloves

Combat bracelet

Ring

Berserker ring

 

Warrior ring

 

Ring of recoil

Required Quests For Initiate Pure

When creating a specific build in OSRS, it’s important that you know which quests to do. Those that give a high amount of Defence XP aren’t recommended as they can bring out of the 20 Defence Range.

Below are a list of quests that you NEED to do on an Initiate Pure account. These will help you unlock a few important items to round out your build.

Quest

Requirements

Rewards

Recruitment Drive

Completion of Black Knights' Fortress

1 QP, 1,000 Prayer XP, 1,000 Herblore XP, Initiate helmet, Initiate platebody, ability to wear Initiate armour

Recipe for Disaster (RFD)

Varies (multiple sub-quests)

10 QP, access to Culinaromancer's Chest, ability to buy and wear Barrows gloves

Recipe for Disaster: Goblins

Skills: 20 Cooking, 10 Fishing

1 QP, 1,000 Cooking XP, 1,000 Crafting XP, 1,000 Farming XP

Recipe for Disaster: Pirate Pete

Skills: 31 Cooking

1 QP, 1,000 Cooking XP, 1,000 Crafting XP, 1,000 Fishing XP, 1,000 Smithing XP

Recipe for Disaster: Lumbridge Guide

Skills: 40 Cooking, 10 Fishing, 20 Firemaking, 50 Magic

1 QP, 4,000 Cooking XP, 4,000 Magic XP, 4,000 Farming XP

Recipe for Disaster: Evil Dave

Skills: 25 Cooking, completion of Shadow of the Storm

1 QP, 7,000 Cooking XP

Recipe for Disaster: Skrach Uglogwee

Skills: 41 Cooking, 20 Firemaking, 10 Fishing, 5 Woodcutting

1 QP, 1,500 Cooking XP, 1,500 Agility XP, 1,500 Woodcutting XP, 1,500 Firemaking XP

Nature Spirit

Skills: 18 Crafting

2 QP, 2,000 Crafting XP, 2,000 Defence XP, access to Mort Myre Swamp, ability to make Silver sickles

Monkey Madness

Skills: 43 Prayer (optional)

3 QP, ability to wield Dragon scimitar, 35,000 XP in chosen combat skill, 20,000 XP in another combat skill

Lost City

Skills: 31 Crafting, 36 Woodcutting

3 QP, access to Zanaris, ability to wield Dragon longsword and Dragon dagger

Temple of Ikov

Skills: 42 Thieving, 40 Ranged

1 QP, 10,500 Ranged XP, 8,000 Fletching XP, ability to use Temple of Ikov

The Tourist Trap

Skills: 10 Fletching, 20 Smithing

2 QP, 4,650 XP in two skills of choice, access to desert mining camp

The Digsite Quest

Skills: 10 Agility, 10 Herblore, 25 Thieving

2 QP, 15,300 Mining XP, 2 gold bars, Digsite pendant

Desert Treasure

Skills: 53 Thieving, 50 Firemaking, 50 Magic, 10 Slayer

3 QP, ability to cast Ancient Magicks spells, 20,000 Magic XP

Horror from the Deep

Skills: 35 Agility

2 QP, 4,662 Magic XP, 4,662 Ranged XP, 4,662 Strength XP, 4,662 Attack XP, 4,662 Defence XP, 4,662 Hitpoints XP

What Lies Below

Skills: 35 Runecrafting, 42 Mining

1 QP, 8,000 Runecrafting XP, 2,000 Defence XP, Beacon ring

Rune Mysteries

None

1 QP, access to Runecrafting skill, air talisman, 5 Kudos from Historian Minas in Varrock Museum

Black Knights' Fortress

12 Quest Points, Cabbage, Iron Chainbody, Bronze med helm

3 QP, 2,500 coins

The Restless Ghost

None

1 QP, 1,125 Prayer XP

Priest in Peril

None

1 QP, 1,406 Prayer XP, access to Morytania

Cook's Assistant

None

1 QP, 300 Cooking XP, ability to use the Cook-o-matic 100

Ernest the Chicken

None

4 QP, 300 coins, access to the Killerwatt Plane (Members only)

Troll Stronghold

Completion of Death Plateau

1 QP, 10,000 XP in a skill of choice, access to Trollheim teleport

The Grand Tree

Skills: 25 Agility

5 QP, 18,400 Attack XP, 7,900 Agility XP, 2,150 Magic XP, access to the Grand Tree

Tree Gnome Village

None

2 QP, 11,450 Attack XP, access to Spirit trees

Fight Arena

None

2 QP, 12,175 Attack XP, 2,175 Thieving XP


Recommended Questing And Training Route For Initiate Pures

While you can take any route as long as you maintain 20 Defence, we’ve made a good route for you to follow:

Starting Out:

  • Begin as a girl character.

  • Bank everything except a fishing net.

  • Fish 116 shrimp in Lumbridge Swamp next to the mine to reach level 10 Fishing. You can either drop or bank the shrimp.

Quest Sequence:

  • Restless Ghost: 1125 Prayer XP.

  • Earnest the Chicken.

  • Use a Varrock teleport tab, then go to the west bank to get items for Gertrude's Cat.

  • Gertrude's Cat: Items needed - 2 raw sardines, Bucket of milk, Doogle leaves, coins. Rewards - 1525 Cooking XP.

  • Home teleport, then bank and take out items for Cook's Assistant and Recipe for Disaster (RFD).

  • Cook's Assistant: Items needed - Bucket of milk, egg, pot of flour. Rewards - 300 Cooking XP.

  • RFD: Items needed - Eye of newt, Greenman's ale, rotten tomato, Fruit Blast, ashes.

Further Questing:

  • Bank and take out the items required for Druidic Ritual, then use a Falador tab and run northwest to Taverley.

  • Druidic Ritual: Items needed - Raw bear meat, raw rat meat, raw beef, raw chicken. Rewards - 250 Herblore XP.

  • Bank under the Burthorpe bar for items required in Death Plateau.

  • Death Plateau: Items needed - 10 bread, 10 trout, iron bar, coins, Asgarnian ale, Blurberry special. Rewards - 3000 Attack XP.

  • Bank under the Burthorpe bar for items needed in Waterfall Quest, then use a Games Necklace to teleport to Barbarian Outpost and run south (bring some food).

  • Waterfall Quest: Items needed - 6 Air runes, 6 Earth runes, 6 Water runes, a rope. Rewards - 13750 Attack XP, 13750 Strength XP.

  • Use a Camelot tab, then bank for items needed in Plague City, Biohazard, and Fishing Contest. Run southwest to Ardougne.

  • Plague City: Items needed - Dwellberries, Rope, Spade, 4 Buckets of water, Bucket of milk, Chocolate dust, Snape grass. Rewards - 2425 Mining XP.

  • Biohazard: Complete Plague City first. Items needed - Priest top + bottom, kill a level 13 monster. Rewards - 1250 Thieving XP.

  • Run northeast of the Fishing Guild.

  • Fishing Contest: Items needed - Coins, garlic, fishing rod, fishing bait, spade. Rewards - 2437 Fishing XP.

  • Home teleport, then bank for items needed in the Dwarf subquest of RFD, Murder Mystery, and Goblin Diplomacy.

  • Dwarf: Items needed - Coins, bucket of milk, flour, egg, bowl of water, gloves. Rewards - 1000 Slayer XP, 1000 Cooking XP.

  • Use a Camelot tab, then go north.

  • Murder Mystery: Items needed - Pot. Rewards - 1406 Crafting XP.

  • Use a Falador tab, then go north.

  • Goblin Diplomacy: Items needed - 3 Goblin mail, Blue dye, Orange dye. Rewards - 200 Crafting XP.

  • Home teleport, then bank for items required in the Goblin General subquest of RFD and Black Knights' Fortress.

  • Goblins: Items needed - Charcoal, an orange, knife, any dye except red, yellow, or orange; Spices, fishing bait, bread, bucket of water. Rewards - 1000 Cooking XP, 1000 Farming XP, 1000 Crafting XP.

  • Use a Falador tab.

  • Black Knights' Fortress: Items needed - Cabbage, iron chain, bronze med helmet.

  • Bank all remaining items.

  • Recruitment Drive: Kill a level 20 monster. Rewards - 1000 Prayer XP, 1000 Agility XP, 1000 Herblore XP.

  • Buy some initiate armor, then use a Varrock tab and bank for items needed in Demon Slayer.

  • Varrock Museum Basement Natural History Quiz: Rewards - 1000 Slayer XP, 1000 Hunter XP.

  • Demon Slayer: Items needed - Coins, bucket of water, 25 bones, kill a level 27 monster.

  • Bank for items needed in Priest in Peril. MELEE ONLY FIGHT.

  • Priest in Peril: Items needed - 50 Pure essence, bucket, kill 2 level 30 monsters. Rewards - 1406 Prayer XP.

  • Bank for items needed in Witch's House and Nature Spirit.

  • Nature Spirit: Items needed - Silver Sickle, Amulet of Ghostspeak, kill 3 level 30 monsters. Rewards - 3000 Crafting XP, 2000 Defence XP, 2000 Hitpoints XP.

  • Witch's House: Items needed - Cheese, leather gloves, kill level 19/30/42/53 monsters. Rewards - 6325 Hitpoints XP.

  • Bank for items needed in Tree Gnome Village, then teleport to Castle Wars and walk north.

  • Tree Gnome Village: Items needed - 6 logs, kill a level 112 monster. Rewards - 11450 Attack XP.

  • Use a Camelot tab, then bank for a melee weapon and run southwest to Ardougne and steal 412 cakes to reach level 25 Thieving (kill the guards who attack you for Strength XP).

  • Bank for items needed in The Golem and The Grand Tree, then use a Dueling Ring to teleport to Al Kharid.

  • The Golem: Items needed - Empty vial, pestle and mortar, knife, hammer, chisel, papyrus, 2 shanty passes, 3 waterskins, 4 soft clay. Rewards - 1000 Thieving XP, 1000 Crafting XP.

  • Use a Games Necklace to teleport to Barbarian Outpost, then walk to the Gnome Agility Course and complete 80 laps to reach level 25 Agility.

  • The Grand Tree: Items needed - Ring of dueling, kill a level 172 monster. Rewards - 18400 Attack XP, 7900 Agility XP, 2150 Magic XP.

  • Home teleport, then bank for raw trout. Cook 156 trout to reach level 31 Cooking (you will burn a lot, so have around 300 raw trout).

  • Bank for items needed in Pirate Pete subquest.

  • Pirate Pete: Items needed - Raw cod, pestle and mortar, bread, knife, fishbowl, needle, 3 bronze wire. Rewards - 1000 Cooking XP, 1000 Crafting XP, 1000 Fishing XP, 1000 Smithing XP.

  • Bank for flax, then spin 1519 flax into bowstring to reach level 40 Crafting.

  • Take out 7842 feathers and 7842 arrow shafts to make 7742 headless arrows, reaching level 25 Fletching.

  • Take out a tinderbox and a hatchet. Cut and burn 97 logs to reach level 15 Firemaking, then head towards Draynor. Cut and burn 10 oak logs to reach level 20 Firemaking. Cut 919 more oak logs to reach level 40 Woodcutting.

  • Use a Camelot tab and bank for items needed in Fremennik Trials.

  • Fremennik Trials: Items needed - Raw shark, hatchet, knife, tinderbox, coins, kill a level 69 monster. Rewards - 2812.4 XP in Agility, Attack, Crafting, Defence, Fishing, Fletching, Hitpoints, Strength, Thieving, Woodcutting.

  • Home teleport, then bank for items needed in Lost City and go west.

  • Lost City: Items needed - Knife, bronze axe, kill a level 101 tree spirit.

  • Now, train combat or get 43 Prayer (use 186 dragon bones on a gilded altar) and some prayer potions, as the boss from Shadow of the Storm hits high and accurately.

  • Bank for items needed in Shadow of the Storm, then use a Ring of Dueling to go to Al Kharid.

  • Shadow of the Storm: Items needed - Coins, Desert robes, Silver bar, Pestle and Mortar, empty Vial, Black armor set, Silverlight, kill a level 100 monster. Rewards - 10000 XP in any combat skill (suggest using it on Ranged to cut down on time/money getting level 30 Ranged; the lamp gets you to level 29).

  • Home teleport, then bank and cook 144 tuna (you will burn a lot, so probably have 400 raw tuna in the bank), then bank for items needed in Evil Dave subquest and the Lumbridge Guide subquest.

  • Evil Dave: Items needed - Stews, kitten/cat. Rewards - 7000 Cooking XP.

  • Get level 30 Ranged (easy if you used the lamp on Ranged).

  • Teleport to Castle Wars with a Ring of Dueling, then bank for items needed in Big Chompy Bird Hunting and go southeast to the Feldip Hills.

  • Big Chompy Bird Hunting: Items needed - Axe, 100 feathers, knife, chisel, 6 wolf bones. Rewards - 262 Fletching XP, 1470 Cooking XP, 735 Ranged XP.

  • Home teleport and get items for Lumbridge Guide.

  • Lumbridge Guide: Items needed - Bucket of milk, egg, flour, cake tin. Rewards - 2500 Cooking XP, 2500 Magic XP.

  • Teleport to Barbarian Outpost with a Games Necklace, then go southwest and bank for items needed in Monkey Madness.

  • Monkey Madness: Items needed - Gold bar, Ball of wool, Karamja monkey bones, Antipoison potions, Ring of Dueling, Prayer potions, kill a level 195 monster (do not take the XP reward).

  • Use a Glory teleport to Draynor Village. Bank for items needed in Animal Magnetism, then go north.

  • Animal Magnetism: Requirements - 18 Slayer, 19 Crafting, 30 Ranged, 35 Woodcutting. Items needed - Mith axe, 5 iron bars, Ghostspeak amulet, 4 pots, 4 buckets, 4 bones, hammer, Holy symbol, buttons, hard leather. Rewards - 1000 Crafting XP, 1000 Fletching XP, 1000 Slayer XP, 2500 Woodcutting XP.

  • Home teleport, then bank for items needed in Skrach Uglogwee subquest.

  • Skrach Uglogwee: Items needed - Chef's delight, axe, raw chompy, iron spit, logs, tinderbox, ogre bellows, pickaxe, ball of wool, ogre bow, ogre arrows. Rewards - 1500 Woodcutting XP, 1500 Cooking XP, 1500 Crafting XP, 1500 Ranged XP.

Tips For Using An Initiate Pure

  1. Understanding Your Build

Strengths: Inititate Pures are excellent in PvP because of their balanced combat stats, which prioritize high Strength and Attack while keeping level 20 Defense for Inititate armor. This setup provides strong offensive strength together with respectable defense capabilities.

The goal of Inititate Pures is to balance their attacking and defensive skills. These builds have a Defense cap of 20, allowing them to wear initiate armor, which boosts Defense without raising combat level noticeably. 

Maximizing Strength and Attack is the primary goal, enabling Inititate Pures to deal strong hits that can easily overwhelm opponents. By extending the duration of combat prayers, the Prayer benefit from initiate armor improves both offense and defense during combat. Compared to level 1 Defense Pures, Inititate Pures are more versatile and formidable in PvP, dealing substantial damage while sustaining longer in battle.

Weaknesses: Vulnerabilities include a reduced defense in comparison to builds at a higher level and a restricted selection of armor, which limits the gear elections available for varying combat situations.

Even with their balanced approach, Initiate Pures have certain glaring flaws. The level 20 Defense cap restricts their options for armor, limiting them to Inititate gear and denying them access to more protective, higher-level gear. 

As a result, they are more susceptible to damage against powerful opponents with better defensive stats. Pures can also still take a lot of damage because of their decreased protection, particularly from opponents that have strong special attacks or excellent precision. Because of this weakness, Initiate Pures must mostly rely on strategic play, fast thinking, and effective resource management to maintain their competitive edge in PvP matches.

  1. Choosing Your Equipment

Armor: Get the Prayer boost and moderate defense by donning full Initiate armor. The entire helm, platebody, and legs are included in this.

For this build, Initiate Armor is essential because of its balance of defensive and Prayer bonuses. The set contains the platebody, platelegs, and initiate helm, all of which increase your Prayer points and offer just moderate defensive stats. You can sustain offensive and defensive prayers for a longer period of time during conflicts because to this armor's ability to prolong the duration of your combat prayers. Prolonged battles greatly benefit from the prayer boost since it allows you to preserve Prayer potions and keep te upper hand tactically.

Weapon: For fast and potent attacks, choose high-strength weapons like the Granite Maul or Dragon Scimitar.

Selecting the right weapon is essential to optimizing an Initiate Pure's damage output. Because of its strong Strength boost and quick attack speed, the Dragon Scimitar is a well-liked option for dealing heavy damage during battle. 

Another great choice is the Granite Maul, which is renowned for its powerful special attack that can provide rapid, high-damage attacks and maybe eliminate opponents before they can respond. You can adjust to various combat situations by switching between burst and sustained damage as needed if you have a selection of weapons.

Amulet: Amulets that improve offensive powers are the Amulet of Glory and the Amulet of Strength.

Your Strength is greatly increased by the Amulet of Strength, raising your capability for maximum hits. It is therefore the best option to maximize your damage output in PvP. Even while the Amulet of Glory has a little less Strength increase, it still has other advantages like improved accuracy and the ease of teleportation charges, which let you quickly move or escape. The best amulet to use depends on your combat style and whether you value utility or sheer damage.

Rings: If you want more damage, think about using recoil rings or rings like the Ring of Wealth for better drops.

If you also participate in PvM or hybrid activities, the Ring of Wealth can help improve your loot drops. Recoil rings, like the Ring of Recoil, can, nevertheless, deal passive damage to your opponent with each hit you absorb in pure PvP situations. 

The cumulative recoil damage from this can be very helpful in close combat, since it can swing the balance in your favor. You can gain an advantage in strategy by knowing when to employ each type of ring depending on the circumstances.

Inventory: Carry Prayer potions for sustainability, high-healing food, and emergency teleportation items like an Escape Tab or a charged Amulet of Glory.

Effective inventory management is essential to the PvP success of an Initiate Pure. Sharks are a high-healing snack that guarantees you can heal rapidly after a fierce battle. In order to keep your prayer bonuses during long encounters and to continue using both your offensive and defensive prayers, prayer potions are necessary.

If the battle turns against you, emergency teleportation tools like Escape Tabs or a charged Amulet of Glory offer a swift way out. Having a fully stocked inventory and being ready can mean the difference between success and failure.

  1. Combat Strategies

Preparation: To increase your Attack and Strength levels before participating in PvP, engage offensive prayers such as Incredible Reflexes or Ultimate Strength. Defensive prayers like Protect from Melee might offer vital defense.

In order to be as effective as possible in PvP, preparation is essential. Turn on your fight prayers to improve your stats before you engage an opponent. You can hit harder and more accurately with offensive prayers like Ultimate Strength and Incredible Reflexes, which greatly increase your Attack and Strength. 

You can gain the upper hand in prolonged battles by using defensive prayers like Protect from Melee, which can lessen incoming damage. Keeping control during combat requires knowing when to switch between offensive and defensive prayers and effectively managing your prayer points.

Engagement: To increase your chances of winning, look for opponents that are in your combat level range. When used against opponents who have a lower Defense or are ill-prepared for their high damage output, initiate pures can be very successful.

Selecting opponents that fall within your combat level range improves your chances of winning. Since your high damage output can easily overwhelm opponents with inferior Defense, initiate pures are especially effective against them. Selecting fights that have a higher chance of success can be aided by observing possible targets and evaluating their equipment and combat level. Taking on opponents who are ill-prepared or whose numbers are out of sync can greatly benefit you.

Switching Tactics: Be ready to change your tactics from offensive to defensive in response to your opponent's tactics. Use hit-and-run strategies, switching gear, and prayers to throw your opponents off-balance.

In PvP, flexibility is crucial. In response to your opponent's movements, be prepared to shift between offensive and defensive strategies. Press the attack with aggressive gear and prayer switches if your opponent is retreating. 

On the other hand, if they are exerting a lot of pressure, go to defensive prayers and employ hit-and-run strategies to get away and regroup. Your chances of winning can be increased by being able to quickly adjust to shifting combat dynamics and throw your opponent off guard.

Managing Prayer: Make good use of your prayer points. Throughout the battle, keep a close eye on your prayer levels and replenish them with prayer potions as necessary to keep up your offensive or defensive prayers.

Managing your prayers well is essential to maintaining your advantages in battle. Keep a close eye on your prayer levels and use prayer potions to replenish them as needed. Sustaining offensive prayers increases the amount of damage you can do, while defensive prayers can lessen enemy damage and increase your chances of surviving. 

In PvP battles, knowing when to switch prayers based on the flow of the fight and how to balance the usage of your prayer points can provide you a substantial advantage.

Hybrid Combat: To catch opponents off guard, practice switching between different attack techniques (such as melee annd ranged). This adaptability may offer you a competitive advantage in erratic PvP matches.

In hybrid combat, you can take advantage of your opponent’s weaknesses by switching between different attack styles. By employing melee and ranged attacks, as well as practicing gear switching, you can surprise opponents and keep them from figuring out your plan.

For instance, breaking their rhythm by launching a strong melee attack first and then transitioning to a ranged attack can provide opportunities for more damage. Gaining proficiency in hybrid combat tactics gives your fighting style an unpredictable element that makes it more difficult for opponents to counterattack.

  1. Tactical Considerations

Location Awareness: In PvP locations such as the Wilderness, be aware of your surroundings. Control the flow of combat by taking advantage of terrain features and obstacles such as hiding places or chokepoints.

Gaining a tactical edge in PvP situations requires an understanding of and ability to use the environment. Gaining a tactical edge in PvP situations requires an understanding of and ability to use the environment. For example, the terrain features found in the Wilderness, such as trees, rocks, and narrow pathways, can be tactically employed. Utilize these tools to manipulate the course of the battle, such as drawing opponents into chokepoints where you may exert more control over the exchange. You can also prevent ambushes and get out of dangerous situations by being aware of possible hiding places and escape routes.

Risk vs. Reward: Based on their combat level, equipment, and possible loot, determine the danger of confronting opponents. PvP engagements can take many unforeseen turns, so you should always be ready for the worst.

Every PvP encounter includes weighing the potential benefits against the risks. Take into account the equipment, combat level, and possible loot that your opponent may drop. Although it can be risky to engage opponents with greater gear at a higher level, the rewards can be significant. 

On the other hand, going for lower-level players offers a safer opportunity but can result in less lucrative loot. Always be ready for the unexpected, as PvP can be unpredictable due to other players interfering or your opponent using unexpected strategies.

Escape Plans: Plan your escape in case the battle goes against you. To avoid being pursued and regroup, use teleportation tools or spells such as the Teleport Block spell.

To survive in PvP, you must have a strategy of escape. Amulet of Glory and Escape Tabs are two examples of teleportation items that should always be carried around. If things go south, these can let you get out quickly so you can regroup and avoid being pursued. A quick and calculated withdrawal can also be made when needed by being aware of the terrain and possible escape routes in PvP areas. Make sure you have a plan for your escape in case things get too risky by planning ahead.

  1. Improving Your Skills

Practice: Participate in PvP encounters on a regular basis to hone your combat abilities, such as gear switching, prayer management, and tactical decision-making.

To become an Initiate Pure and acquire the necessary talents, you need to practice consistently. Participate in PvP encounters on a regular basis to hone your gear-switching, prayer, and strategic decision-making skills. 

You will grow more accustomed to the quick thinking and reactions needed in high-stakes PvP battle the more you practice. Whether you win or lose, you will always be able to develop and become more effective overall if you learn from each experience.

Learn from Experience: Examine your wins and losses to find areas where you might improve. Modify your tactics according to what performs best in various PvP situations.

It's essential to think back on your PvP experiences in order to progress. Examine your successes and failures to determine what worked and what didn't. Recognize trends in the behavior of your opponents and modify your tactics accordingly. 

If a specific strategy or equipment configuration works well for you every time, make it part of your go-to method. On the other hand, reflect on your errors and modify your approach to prevent them from happening again. Your ability to learn and adapt continuously will improve as a PvP fighter.

Community and Resources: To acquire advanced tactics and remain up to date on effective PvP builds and strategies, join OSRS PvP communities or follow PvP-focused content creators.

Interacting with the OSRS PvP community can yield insightful information and advanced techniques. 

To trade advice and tactics with other players, join PvP-focused in-game clans, Discord channels, or forums. Observing PvP-oriented creators on websites such as Twitch or YouTube can also introduce you to fresh strategies and inspire ideas. Keeping up of the most recent PvP meta trends and winning tactics can help you stay competitive and be able to adjust to changing challenges.

Ready For Your Next Build?

The Initiate Pure build is an excellent gateway into the world of builds in OSRS. If you want to check out this build, then the guide above should give you an idea of how to make one for yourself.

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