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For most players, melee is the first style of combat they use, since it requires no additional resources like ammunition or runes. | For most players, melee is the first style of combat they use, since it requires no additional resources like ammunition or runes. | ||
Melee gear progression in the early to mid-game levels is heavily tied to | Melee gear progression in the early to mid-game levels is heavily tied to {{Skill|Smithing}}. With 99 Smithing you can basically gear yourself for your first elite dungeon, the {{ZoneIcon|Volcanic Cave}} . | ||
=== Melee armor progression === | === Melee armor progression === | ||
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==== Melee armor early game ==== | ==== Melee armor early game ==== | ||
Early game is defined as the leveling phase up to your first elite dungeon, the | Early game is defined as the leveling phase up to your first elite dungeon, the {{ZoneIcon|Volcanic Cave}}. The advised gear progression will make you level efficiently, whilst working towards enough DR to tackle the volcanic cave. | ||
towards enough DR to | |||
Work your way up through the standard metal armors. It is not needed to upgrade any metal to (S) or (G) variant besides the dragon armor. | Work your way up through the standard metal armors. It is not needed to [[Upgrading Items|upgrade]] any metal to (S) or (G) variant besides the dragon armor. | ||
[Insert table with bronze=>dragon with defence levels required] | [Insert table with bronze=>dragon with defence levels required] | ||
If you lack the | If you lack the appropriate Smithing levels, there is a possibility to farm rune items from the {{MonsterIcon|Rune Knight}}; silver and gold bars come from {{MonsterIcon|Statue|Statues}}. | ||
The dragon armor (G), compiled of the (G) Dragon | The dragon armor (G), compiled of the {{ItemIcon|(G) Dragon Helmet}}, {{ItemIcon|(G) Dragon Platebody}}, {{ItemIcon|(G) Dragon Platelegs}}, {{ItemIcon|(G) Dragon Boots}} & {{ItemIcon|(G) Dragon Shield}}, will provide you with 6% DR each, totaling 30% DR. This will fill only 5 out of 8 armor slots. | ||
you with 6% DR each, totaling 30% DR. This will fill only 5 out of 8 armor slots. | |||
For the glove slot there are two possibilities: | For the glove slot there are two possibilities: | ||
Paladin | *{{ItemIcon|Paladin Gloves}} give 4% DR, and can be dropped by the {{MonsterIcon|Paladin}}. | ||
( | *{{ItemIcon|(U) Black D-hide Vambraces}} or {{ItemIcon|(U) Ancient D-hide Vambraces}} give 5% and 6% DR respectively. A {{Skill|Crafting}} level of 79 is needed for the Black Vambraces, Ancient D-hide Vambraces can be farmed from {{ZoneIcon|Dragons Den}}. | ||
For the amulet slot there are multiple possibilities: | For the amulet slot there are multiple possibilities: | ||
for training purposes (or where you don't need the DR), an | *for training purposes (or where you don't need the DR), an {{ItemIcon|Amulet of Strength}} or {{ItemIcon|Amulet of Glory}} (or their elite versions) are best. | ||
In case you do need DR, a | *In case you do need DR, a {{ItemIcon|Silver Diamond Necklace}} is the easiest solution. This will provide you with 2% DR. Other possibilities for 2% DR are the | ||
{{ItemIcon|Elite Amulet of Defence}} and {{ItemIcon|Elite Amulet of Magic}}. | |||
For non-dungeon farming, an | *For non-dungeon farming, an {{ItemIcon|Amulet of Looting}} from the {{ZoneIcon|Spider Forest}} dungeon [[Spider Chest|chest]] is a must-have for every player. | ||
The ring slot also depends on the situation: | The ring slot also depends on the situation: | ||
For training purposes a gold emerald ring is most benificial. Another possibility is the gold topaz ring, in case you didn't get a signet piece yet. | *For training purposes a gold emerald ring is most benificial. Another possibility is the gold topaz ring, in case you didn't get a signet piece yet. | ||
the DR ring for early game is the silver diamond ring, offering 1% DR. | *the DR ring for early game is the silver diamond ring, offering 1% DR. | ||
In case you do not need the extra DR, a great choice of ring for dungeon farming is the signet ring. This will give you 5% chance of double loot, including chests from dungeons. | *In case you do not need the extra DR, a great choice of ring for dungeon farming is the signet ring. This will give you 5% chance of double loot, including chests from dungeons. | ||
Clearing the volcanic dungeon for the first time will award you with a fire cape, your first useful cape. It is advised to do this dungeon once manually to obtain the cape for its DR %. | Clearing the volcanic dungeon for the first time will award you with a fire cape, your first useful cape. It is advised to do this dungeon once manually to obtain the cape for its DR %. | ||