Scythe vs Rapier
The Scythe of Vitur (400M+) and Ghrazi Rapier (120M) are the two premier melee weapons in OSRS. The answer to which is better depends entirely on what you are fighting.
Scythe Wins At:
- Any 3x3 or larger monster: Scythe hits up to 3 targets in a single swing, tripling DPS against large monsters
- Theatre of Blood: Scythe is BIS for Maiden, Bloat, Sotetseg, Xarpus, and Verzik P1/P2
- Tekton (CoX): Massive 3x3 monster. Scythe destroys him
- Cerberus: 3x3 boss, Scythe is clearly superior
- Nightmare/Phosani: Large boss, Scythe dominates
Rapier Wins At:
- Any 1x1 or 2x2 monster: Single-target DPS with lower attack speed
- Slayer tasks: Zero operating cost vs Scythe charges
- Budget considerations: 120M vs 400M+ and no charge cost
- Vorkath (melee method): 1x1 target, Rapier is better than Scythe
Operating Costs
Scythe: Uses 3 Blood Runes + 1 Vial of Blood per swing. Costs approximately 500-1000 GP per attack. This adds up to 500K-1M/hr in charges. Not viable for Slayer.
Rapier: Zero operating cost. Use it anywhere without worrying about charges.
Which to Buy First?
- Rapier first if you primarily do Slayer and general PvM
- Scythe first if you primarily raid (especially ToB)
- Osmumtens Fang (100M) is actually better than both for many bosses due to its accuracy mechanic. Consider this as an alternative.
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