OSRS When to Stop Training Strength Guide
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Most players push Strength until max, but if you’re just after efficiency, there’s a point where more Strength levels give smaller returns. It depends on your setup, weapons, and goals.
When To Stop Training Strength
There isn’t a fixed level where max hits stop. Every few Strength bonuses can push your max hit higher, and that bonus comes from both your level and your gear. You’ll usually see the last new max hit between levels 97 and 99 depending on your weapon and strength bonus.
For most builds, it’s smart to train Strength about 5-10 levels higher than Attack and Defence. This keeps your overall accuracy balanced while letting your hits stay strong. If you’re aiming for 99 in all melee stats anyway, focus on Strength first since it makes early combat faster.
How Max Hits Scale
Every 4 Strength bonus points can unlock a new max hit. This bonus can come from equipment upgrades, potions, prayers, or training levels. Because it’s not linear, the final few levels can matter more if your setup barely misses a threshold.
That’s why one player might stop gaining new max hits at level 97, while another still gets improvements at 99. It’s all about total Strength bonus combined with your weapon type and attack style.
When To Switch To Attack And Defence
Most players rotate stats instead of rushing Strength first. Once Strength is a few levels ahead of your Attack and Defence, start catching those up. Depending on your goals though, you can skip defence for a while if you don’t want to train it, or are solid with prayer flicking n’ stuff like that. Attack gives better accuracy, which means more consistent damage, and Defence helps for tougher Slayer tasks or bosses where tanking matters.
If you’re doing Slayer, you’ll naturally gain all three stats over time anyway. The best balance is keeping Strength slightly higher, but not by much, so your hits stay strong while still landing often.
Final Blurb
There’s no single right level to stop training Strength, but most players finish it at 99 for consistency and power. Keep Strength slightly higher than your other melee stats until then, and once you’re close to max, just enjoy hitting your peak numbers.
FAQ
When do Strength max hits stop increasing
Usually between 97 and 99, depending on your weapon and gear.
How much Strength bonus adds a new max hit
Every 4 points of Strength bonus can add another max hit.
Should I train Strength or Attack first
Start with Strength to boost early kills, then focus on Attack for accuracy.
Is it worth getting 99 Strength
Yes, it gives your highest possible melee damage and makes combat faster overall.
How do I balance Strength, Attack, and Defence
Keep Strength about 5 levels higher than the others until all reach 99.
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