The Staff of the Dead in Old School RuneScape is a powerful and iconic magical weapon. This staff boasts a unique design and exceptional abilities, making it highly coveted by mages and spellcasters.The staff can autocast Ancient Magicks, unleashing devastating spells in battle. The Staff of the Dead remains a prized possession for any OSRS mage.
Stats
Attack Bonuses (Magic):
- Magic Attack: +17
- Magic Damage: +10%
Attack Bonuses (Melee):
- Stab: +85
- Slash: +65
- Crush: -30
- Magic: -20
- Ranged: +55
Defence Bonuses (Magic):
- Stab: +20
- Slash: +20
- Crush: +20
- Magic: +0
- Ranged: +0
Other Bonuses:
- Strength Bonus: +8
- Prayer Bonus: +4
Special Attack:
- The Staff of the Dead has a special attack called “Flames of Zamorak.” This special attack consumes 75% of your special attack energy. It allows you to attack your target with the Flames of Zamorak spell, which is normally a god spell in the standard spellbook. The Flames of Zamorak spell has a chance to reduce the target’s prayer points by 100% of the damage dealt. This can be useful for disabling your opponent’s protection prayers in player vs. player (PvP) combat.
Requirements:
To wield the Staff of the Dead, you need an Attack level of 75 and a Magic level of 75.
Obtaining the Staff of the Dead:
The Staff of the Dead can be obtained as a rare drop from the Zamorak boss in the God Wars Dungeon, provided that you have 70 Agility and have completed the “Troll Stronghold” quest, which is required to access the God Wars Dungeon.
Uses:
- The Staff of the Dead is a versatile weapon that is commonly used for both magic and melee combat. Its magic attack bonuses make it a potent choice for casting combat spells.
- The special attack “Flames of Zamorak” is often used in PvP combat to disable an opponent’s protection prayers, making it valuable for fights against other players.
- In PvM (player vs. monster) situations, the Staff of the Dead can be used effectively for both magic and melee attacks.