Ranged Leveling Guide for RuneScape 3 (RS3) in 2025
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This guide will help you level up your Ranged skill from 1 to 99 (or even 120) in RuneScape 3 (RS3). It’s simple and easy to follow, even if you’re just starting. Let’s get going!
Before You Start
1. Armor
Tier 1–60: Use the best armor you can afford. Don't waste money on Armadyl Armor (tier 70); it’s expensive. Instead, upgrade to Anima Core of Zamorak (tier 80) when you reach level 80, which is about 10M cheaper as of now (25M vs 35M).
Tier 90 Armor: Surprisingly, Serenic Armor (tier 90) is very affordable and a great upgrade when you can use it. It does, however, degrade over time, so be aware.
2. Weapons
Chinchompas: Unlock at level 45. These explosive weapons make every ability hit multiple enemies, greatly speeding up training.
Crossbows: Use the best-tier dual-wield crossbows or a two-handed bow you can afford.
3. Helpful Items
Salve Amulet: Boosts damage and accuracy by 20% against undead enemies.
Vampyrism Aura: Heals you based on the damage you deal.
Aggression Potions: Makes monsters attack you automatically, so you don’t have to chase them.
Cannon: Speeds up kills but costs money to maintain.
4. Ability Bar
Use this setup for Ranged abilities:
Add Corruption Shot and Greater Ricochet if you can afford them.
Replace Greater Ricochet with regular Ricochet if needed.
Leveling Guide
Levels 1–28: Start with Quests
Quests to Complete:
The Blood Pact: Gives a free charge bow with infinite arrows.
Dwarf Cannon: Unlocks the ability to use a cannon.
Shadow of the Storm: Rewards enough XP to reach level 28.
Levels 28–40: Skeletons or Hill Giants
Option 1: Skeletons:
Location: Lumbridge Catacombs (unlocked by The Blood Pact quest).
Tips: Use a Salve Amulet for extra damage.
Option 2: Hill Giants:
Location: Edgeville Dungeon.
Tips: Bring food if needed.
Levels 40–50: Ghouls or Pyrefiends
Option 1: Ghouls:
Location: Northwest of Canifis Lodestone.
Tips: Attack them one by one.
Option 2: Pyrefiends (requires 35 Slayer):
Location: Fremennik Slayer Dungeon.
Tips: Use food and gear upgrades if needed.
Levels 50–60: Abyss or Ankous
Option 1: Abyss:
Location: Accessed via the Zamorak Mage north of Edgeville.
Tips:
Use Chinchompas to hit multiple enemies.
Bring Vampyrism Aura for healing.
Option 2: Ankous:
Location: Stronghold of Security.
Tips: Use a Salve Amulet for extra damage.
Levels 60–75: Bound Skeletons or Hellhounds
Option 1: Bound Skeletons:
Location: North of Fort Forinthry.
Tips: These undead mobs are weak to Chinchompas. Use a Salve Amulet.
Option 2: Hellhounds:
Location: Taverley Dungeon.
Tips: These drop hard clue scrolls, which are great for making money.
Levels 75–99 (or 120): Abyss, Abyssal Demons, or Waterfiends
Option 1: Abyss:
Location: North of Edgeville.
Tips: This is the best AFK option if you don’t have Slayer levels.
Option 2: Abyssal Demons (requires 85 Slayer):
Location: Wilderness Obelisk, level 17.
Tips: Use Chinchompas for fast kills.
Option 3: Waterfiends:
Location:
Option 1: Whirlpool Dungeon near Barbarian Outpost.
Option 2: East Wilderness near Daemonheim.
Tips:
Use Blood Spells and Vampyrism Aura for sustain.
Great for gathering blue charms for Summoning.
Level 90+: Bossing
Options:
Arch-Glacor: Good for practice and decent XP.
Kalphite King: Fun and profitable boss with decent XP rates.
Final Tips
Upgrade Gear Often: Better weapons and armor make a huge difference in training speed.
Use Chinchompas: They make your abilities hit multiple enemies, saving you time.
Stay Safe in the Wilderness: Avoid high-risk areas unless you’re comfortable with potential PvP encounters.
Follow this guide, and you’ll level your Ranged skill quickly. Happy training!
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