1-99 Attack Training Guide OSRS

By Expos.GG Team · 2026-01-29

Level Attack from 1 to 99 efficiently with our comprehensive training guide. Best weapons, locations, and methods for every level range.

Overview

Attack determines your accuracy with melee weapons and unlocks better equipment. This guide covers the fastest and most efficient methods to 99.

Why Train Attack?

- Unlocks better melee weapons - Improves melee accuracy - Required for many quests - Essential for PvM content

Weapon Progression

| Level | Best Weapon | |-------|-------------| | 1-10 | Iron scimitar | | 10-20 | Black scimitar | | 20-30 | Mithril scimitar | | 30-40 | Adamant scimitar | | 40-60 | Rune scimitar | | 60-70 | Dragon scimitar | | 70-75 | Abyssal whip | | 75+ | Ghrazi rapier/Inquisitor's mace |

Training Methods

Levels 1-30: Questing

Complete these quests for instant levels: - Waterfall Quest: 1-30 Attack instantly - Fight Arena: Additional XP - Tree Gnome Village: Combat XP

Levels 30-60: Sand Crabs

Location: Hosidius on the beach - XP/Hour: 30-50k - Very AFK - No food needed - Reset aggro every 10 minutes

Levels 60-70: Ammonite Crabs

Location: Fossil Island - XP/Hour: 50-65k - More HP than sand crabs - Fossil drops - Requires Bone Voyage quest

Levels 70-99: Nightmare Zone

Location: Yanille (minigame) - XP/Hour: 80-100k - Very AFK with absorption method - Earns points for imbues - Best with Dharok's at low HP

Alternative: Slayer Training

Train Attack through Slayer for: - Money making - Varied gameplay - Unlocking content

AFK Methods

Sand Crabs - 10-minute AFK timer - No supplies needed - Great for low attention

Nightmare Zone - 20+ minute AFK with absorptions - Requires quest unlocks - Herb boxes for profit

Efficient Methods

Tick Manipulation - 2-tick halberds - Much faster but intensive - Not recommended for most

Prayer Flicking - Use Piety for 23% boost - Doubles XP but costs more

Equipment Recommendations

Budget Setup - Berserker helm - Fighter torso - Dragon defender - Dragon boots - Barrows gloves

Best-in-Slot - Neitiznot faceguard - Bandos chestplate - Avernic defender - Primordial boots - Ferocious gloves

Time to 99

| Method | Hours to 99 | |--------|-------------| | Sand Crabs | 200+ hours | | NMZ (Dharoks) | 100-120 hours | | Slayer | 150+ hours |

Tips

1. Complete Monkey Madness for dragon scimitar 2. Get a black mask early for Slayer 3. Use super attack potions 4. Consider training Defence alongside

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