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This article provides information for [[pay-to-play|members]] about effective ways to train [[Attack]], [[Strength]], [[Defence]], and [[Constitution]] through [[melee]] [[combat]]. It contains some general training tips and suggests suitable monsters to kill for a wide range of levels. In this article, monsters are sorted according to the level of the skill being trained, not the recommended overall combat level.

This article assumes that players are training Attack, Strength, Defence, and Constitution more or less equally. If not, go to the [[pure melee guide]].

==General training notes==
===Tips===
*Complete [[Slayer]] tasks whenever possible in order to train Slayer while training other combat skills. [[Slayer Master]]s tend to assign monsters that are good to train melee combat skills on, some of which are listed on this article. Additionally, a higher Slayer level allows players to kill stronger Slayer monsters, some of which have very valuable drops. Additionally, the use of a [[black mask]] or [[slayer helm]] during a task allows for faster training.
*Wear a [[ring of wealth]] whenever fighting a monster that drops items on the [[rare drop table]]. It is possible, although rare, to receive drops worth many millions of coins.
*Carry an [[emergency teleport]] at all times. A simple [[Teleport to House#Teleport tablet|House Teleport tablet]] is cheap and could end up being a lifesaver.
*Use [[potion]]s in order to [[Boosts|boost]] skill levels and increase experience rates. A [[super set]] (consisting of [[super attack]], [[super strength]], and [[super defence]] potions) is recommended.
*Try to fight monsters with low Defence but high amounts of lifepoints. Lower Defence means the monster is easier to hit, and higher lifepoints means kills take longer, so less time is spent out of combat, therefore providing more experience.
*When fighting monsters that are [[aggressive]], turn on [[Auto Retaliate]] for an easier training experience.
*Training in the [[Wilderness]] is generally a bad idea, due to the threat of [[player killing|player killers]]. Most monsters that are found in the Wilderness can be found elsewhere, or have better alternatives in non-Wilderness locations, unless you wish to use your combat brawling gloves, received from Revenants.
*Completing the easy quests [[Fight Arena]], [[Holy Grail]], [[Waterfall Quest]], [[Scorpion Catcher]] and [[Tree Gnome Village]] will give you a huge boost to your combat level if done at a low combat level.
*Make sure you wear the best armour you can at your level and wield the best weapon that you can afford.

===Common equipment, accessories, and setups===
====Weaponry====
*The [[abyssal whip]] is a very popular weapon for combat training due to its rapid attack speed, high slash and strength bonuses, relatively low cost, and the fact that it is only one-handed. Its chief disadvantages are its lack of stab and crush attacks, its lack of a useful special attack, and its inability to efficiently train [[Strength]]. Many players use the abyssal whip when training [[Attack]] or [[Defence]] and use another weapon for training Strength. Some may choose to train all three at once with an abyssal whip through the Controlled stance, though the experience is less per skill.
*Popular Strength-training weapons include the [[dragon scimitar]], the [[Saradomin sword]], [[Korasi's sword]], and the [[chaotic rapier]]. All are fast weapons with reasonably high stats. The [[Brackish Blade]] may be a good alternative to a dragon scimitar, as they have the same stats, and the Brackish Blade has arguably a better special attack especially against NPCs, and the Brackish blade's stab attack style may also be beneficial as a large number of monsters are weak to stab. It also has a better special, raising attack, strength and defence levels based on your hit
*Generally speaking, when fighting monsters with low Defence, a fast yet weak weapon is preferable over a slow yet strong weapon. Players should avoid training with most [[two-handed sword]]s (with the exception of the [[Saradomin sword]]), including [[godsword]]s.
*If using a one-handed weapon, many players wield a [[dragon defender]] in their off-hand for its substantial offensive bonuses. However, some players may also use a [[dragonfire shield]] for its defensive bonuses and strength bonus, or another shield with good Defence bonuses.
*The [[special attack]] bar is a useful, self-renewing source of various benefits. Some players use special attacks to deal extra damage, such as with the [[dragon dagger]] and [[Armadyl godsword]]. Some players use special attacks to heal with weapons like the [[Saradomin godsword]] and [[enhanced excalibur]]. It can also be used for boosts; the [[dragon battleaxe]]'s special attack boosts [[Strength]] approximately as much as a [[super strength]] potion. (If using a dragon battleaxe's special attack, use of [[restore potion]]s is recommended to counteract the lowering of [[Attack]], [[Defence]], [[Ranged]], and [[Magic]].)
*[[Poison]]ed weapons are '''not''' recommended. While poison may help achieve faster kills, no experience is awarded for poison damage, thus stealing needed experience.

====Armour====
For extended combat training, armour with good defensive bonuses is generally recommended. Such armours include [[rune equipment|rune]], [[dragon equipment|dragon]], [[Barrows equipment|Barrows]], and [[Bandos armour|Bandos]]. Bandos armour is particularly popular among players who can afford it, due to its high defensive bonuses and its Strength bonuses. Barrows armour is a cheaper alternative, sacrificing strength for defence, although the fact that it degrades with use means that players will incur a maintenance cost while using it.

Some players prefer to use [[Void Knight equipment]], which sacrifices some defensive capability in exchange for increased offensive power. The [[Void melee helm]], when worn with the rest of the set, increases Attack and maximum hits by 10% each.

[[Sacred clay equipment]], rewards from [[Stealing Creation]], doubles the experience gained from combat, even if only one piece is worn. It offers the same defensive bonuses as rune armour.

====Healing====
[[Food]] is the most common, and one of the most simple, ways to restore [[lifepoints]] in the game. However, the problem with food is that only a certain amount, defined by available inventory space, can be brought on a training trip. In order to reduce banking time, and therefore increase experience rates, many players use alternative sources of healing in addition to, or instead of, conventional food.

*[[Bunyip]]s, requiring level 68 [[Summoning]], are [[Summoning familiars|familiars]] that heal their summoners 20 lifepoints every 15 seconds. Over a 44 minute lifetime, one bunyip can heal up to 3,520 lifepoints (a little more than a full inventory of [[lobster]]s' worth of healing).
*[[Unicorn stallion]]s require 88 [[Summoning]] and have a special move, [[Unicorn stallion#Healing Aura|Healing Aura]], which restores up to 15% of the total lifepoints of the summoner. The special move expends 20 special move points, and can be used three times in a row before the special move bar needs to recharge. Additionally, unicorn stallions can cure [[poison]] and [[disease]] at the cost of a couple of Summoning points.
*[[Barrows - Guthan's set|Guthan the Infested's set]] of [[Barrows equipment]] is a popular choice for combat training because of its high Defence bonuses and its set effect, which players can use to heal themselves. However, use of Guthan's has a few downsides. Each of the pieces of equipment degrades when used in combat, eventually breaking after 15 hours of combat; they must then be [[Barrows equipment#Degrading & repairing|repaired]] before they can be used again. Use of Guthan's helm prevents the use of other head-slot items, such as a [[slayer helm]] or [[face mask]]. Furthermore, Guthan's spear is merely an average weapon, and all of its attack styles, except for Defensive, are Controlled, so it is unable to train Attack or Strength by itself. For these reasons, some players bring a set of Guthan's in addition to their regular armour set, and switch between the two as necessary when needing to heal.
*[[Bones to Peaches]] is a spell unlocked at the [[Mage Training Arena]] which allows players to convert [[bones]] and [[big bones]] into [[peaches]], each of which heals 80 lifepoints. Players who have not unlocked this spell can instead buy and use [[Bones to Peaches#Tablet|Bones to Peaches tablets]].
*[[Enhanced excalibur]] is a reward from completing the hard [[Seer's Village Tasks]]. It is an upgrade to the [[Excalibur]]. Its [[special attack]] boosts [[Defence]] by 15% and heals 40 lifepoints every 2 seconds for 10 seconds, for a total of 200 lifepoints. This uses 100% of the special attack bar.
** Players who complete the elite Seers' Village tasks can further upgrade the enhanced excalibur's special attack, which doubles the healing from 10 seconds to 20 seconds (for a total of 400 lifepoints, at 40 lifepoints every 2 seconds).
*[[Soul Split]] requires 92 [[Prayer]] and access to the [[Ancient Curses]]. It heals its user 20% of the damage dealt if it is activated during a successful hit against a monster. Because of its rapid drain rate, many players use the [[Prayer flashing]] technique to drastically reduce, or outright nullify, Prayer point drain.
*The [[Saradomin godsword|Saradomin godsword's]] special attack, ''Healing Blade'', deals 10% extra damage and restores lifepoints equal to half the damage dealt, and [[Prayer]] points equal to 1/4th of damage dealt, for 50% special attack energy. If the attack hits, it will always restore a minimum of 100 lifepoints and 50 Prayer points.

===Potions===

*Potions are well worth the extra cost. They increase your training xp/hr rate and can cut off hours when training for high levels.
*It can help to get 96 [[Herblore]] for [[Overload]]s which makes training much faster. Other [[Extreme potion]]s such as [[Extreme attack]], [[Extreme strength|Strength]], and [[Extreme defence|Defence]] are also extremely beneficial.
*If unable to create Overloads or Extremes due to low Herblore, [[Super set]]s work well too. To cut down on expense, regular [[combat potions]] should be used instead of [[attack potions]] or [[strength potions]] because combat potions combine the effects of both attack and strength potions while being cheaper than the combination.

==Level 3 to 15==
===Goblins===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Goblin]]
| locations       = [[Lumbridge]], [[Goblin Village]]
| combat          = 2
| lifepoints      = 67
| requirements    = None
| recommendations = None
| advantages      = 
*Many goblins may be found across the [[River Lum|river]] from [[Lumbridge]], near an [[iron dagger]] respawn and [[fishing spot]]s that can be used for food.
*Notable, although rare, drops include [[clue scroll (easy)|easy clue scrolls]] and [[Champion's Challenge]] scrolls.
| disadvantages   = 
*Most drops are generally poor.
}}

===Troll Commandos===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Troll commando]]
| locations       = near [[Burthorpe]]
| combat          = 2
| lifepoints      = 50
| requirements    = none
| recommendations = none
| advantages      =
* Troll commandos hit low.
* Almost never busy with other players.
| disadvantages   =
* Most drops are poor.
* Spread out heavily throughout Burthorpe.
}}

===Cows===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Cow]]
| locations       = [[Lumbridge]], outside [[Crafting Guild]], south of [[Falador]]
| combat          = 2
| lifepoints      = 60
| requirements    = None
| recommendations = None
| advantages      = 
*Cows drop [[cowhide]]s, [[raw beef]] and [[bones]] which are together worth {{#expr: {{GEPrice|Cowhide}} + {{GEPrice|Raw beef}} + {{GEPrice|Bones}}}} coins.
*Players can [[Woodcutting|chop down]] nearby trees with a [[hatchet]], [[Firemaking|light]] the [[logs]] with a [[tinderbox]], and [[Cooking|cook]] the raw beef to use as food while fighting cows.
| disadvantages   = 
* Can hit high at times.
* Somewhat spread out.
}}

===Chickens===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Chicken]]
| locations       = Chicken coops near [[Lumbridge]] and [[Falador]]
| combat          = 1
| lifepoints      = 30
| requirements    = None
| recommendations = None
| advantages      = 
*Chickens always drop [[raw chicken]], which can be [[Cooking|cooked]] and used to heal. However, chickens rarely hit even the lowest-leveled players.
*Chickens may drop [[feather]]s, which are stackable and worth {{GEP|feather}} coins each.
| disadvantages   = 
*Can be crowded at times.
}}

===Men or women===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Man]]/[[Woman]]
| locations       = Most human towns and cities
| combat          = 2
| lifepoints      = 70
| requirements    = None
| recommendations = None
| advantages      = 
*Men and women can easily be found in towns or cities that are populated by humans, such as [[Varrock]] and [[Lumbridge]]. One house in [[Edgeville]] is populated by six men.
*High lifepoints (and experience) for their level.
*They may drop some grimy [[herb]]s and [[clue scroll (easy)|easy clue scrolls]].
| disadvantages   = 
*They may be spread out, making training difficult.
}}

==Level 15 to 30==
===Crawling Hand===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Crawling Hand]]
| locations       = [[Slayer Tower]]
| combat          = 7, 8, 11, 12
| lifepoints      = 150, 160, 180, 190
| requirements    = 5 [[Slayer]]
| recommendations = None
| advantages      = 
*Crawling Hands have some good drops, including [[gems]] and [[mystic gloves (light)|mystic gloves]].
*They are undead, and are therefore vulnerable to the [[salve amulet]].
| disadvantages   = 
* They can hit high against players with poor armour. 
* Most drops are poor.
}}

===Barbarians===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Barbarian]]
| locations       = [[Barbarian Village]]
| combat          = 9, 10, 15, 17
| lifepoints      = 190, 250
| requirements    = None
| recommendations = None
| advantages      = 
*The Barbarian Village is a [[multicombat area]]. Players may use combat-oriented [[Summoning familiars]], or simply fight multiple barbarians at once.
*[[Cooked meat]] and [[beer]] respawn on the table in the longhall for free healing.
| disadvantages   = 
*They can be crowded with other players. Furthermore, the fact that the Barbarian Village is a multicombat area means that other players may steal kills.
*Barbarians have poor drops.
}}

===Al Kharid Warriors===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Al Kharid Warrior]]
| locations       = [[Al Kharid]] palace
| combat          = 9
| lifepoints      = 190
| requirements    = None
| recommendations = Good armour
| advantages      = 
*Al Kharid Warriors will gang up on any player who attacks one of their number. Players who can withstand constant attacks from these monsters can turn on Auto Retaliate and earn quick, easy combat experience.
*A nearby merchant, [[Karim]], sells [[kebab]]s for one coin each. Furthermore, there is a [[cabbage]] respawn in the southern building of the palace.
*Can drop grimy herbs.
| disadvantages   = 
*Al Kharid Warriors are often crowded with other players.
*Players may need good [[Defence]], food, and armour in order to endure attacks from multiple warriors at once.
}}

===Minotaurs===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Minotaur]]
| locations       = [[Stronghold of Security]] (first level)
| combat          = 12, 27
| lifepoints      = 100, 220
| requirements    = None
| recommendations = None
| advantages      = 
*Minotaurs frequently drop [[iron arrow]]s, which can be used to train [[Ranged]] or sold for {{GEP|Iron arrow}} coins each.
*They also drop the [[right skull half]], part of the [[skull sceptre]].
*Minotaurs are not aggressive.
| disadvantages   = 
*The level 12 minotaurs have relatively low lifepoints, meaning slower experience.
}}

===Rock Crabs===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Rock Crab]]
| locations       = North of [[Rellekka]], [[Waterbirth Island]]
| combat          = 13
| lifepoints      = 510
| requirements    = None
| recommendations = Completion of [[The Fremennik Trials]]
| advantages      = 
*Rock Crabs are aggressive to players who wander closely enough to them.
*They have very high lifepoints for their combat level; each kill will be worth much more experience than other monsters.
*The location north of Rellekka is multicombat.
*Rock Crabs have poor accuracy.
*Worthwhile drops include noted [[seaweed]].
| disadvantages   = 
*Can often be crowded with other players, especially [[macro|bots]].
*A player who sets up a [[dwarf multicannon]] may end up taking all the Rock Crabs by themselves.
*Players who have not completed [[The Fremennik Trials]] must pay a fee of 1,000 coins to access Waterbirth Island.
}}

===Chaos druids===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Chaos druid]]
| locations       = [[Taverley Dungeon]], [[Edgeville Dungeon]] (and its [[Edgeville Dungeon resource dungeon|resource dungeon]])
| combat          = 13
| lifepoints      = 200
| requirements    = None (10 [[Dungeoneering]] for the resource dungeon)
| recommendations = 
| advantages      = 
*Chaos druids commonly drop grimy herbs, sometimes multiple herbs at a time. This makes them very profitable monsters on which to train.
*They have low Defence and will not deal damage very often.
| disadvantages   = 
*Chaos druid spawns can be very crowded with other players, due to their profitability.
*The Edgeville Dungeon chaos druid spawn is in the [[Wilderness]]; it is possible to be attacked by other players.
*They are [[Magic]] users, and can cast [[Weaken]] to lower players' [[Strength]] levels.
}}

===Guards===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Guard]]
| locations       = [[Varrock]], [[East Ardougne]], [[Falador]], [[Edgeville]]
| combat          = 19, 20, 21, 22
| lifepoints      = 220
| requirements    = None
| recommendations = None
| advantages      = 
 *Guards are generally close to [[bank]]s. The guards in East Ardougne are near the [[Ardougne Baker's Stall]]s, from which players can steal food to heal with while training.
* Guards are among the lowest-level monsters that can drop [[clue scroll (medium)|medium clue scrolls]].
| disadvantages   = 
* They have low lifepoints.
* They have very poor drops.
}}

===Monks===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Monk]]
| locations       = [[Monastery]]
| combat          = 5
| lifepoints      = 150
| requirements    = None
| recommendations = None
| advantages      = 
*Monks will heal players upon request, making the use of food unnecessary.
*Monks are weak and easy to defeat in combat, yet have a fair amount of lifepoints.
| disadvantages   = 
*They don't drop anything except [[bones]].
}}

==Level 30 to 45==
===Hill giants===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Hill giant]]
| locations       = [[Edgeville Dungeon]] (and its [[Edgeville Dungeon resource dungeon#Hill Giant Dungeon|resource dungeon]], [[Taverley Dungeon]]
| combat          = 13, 28
| lifepoints      = 350
| requirements    = None
| recommendations = 20 [[Dungeoneering]] for resource dungeon
| advantages      = 
*Hill giants always drop [[big bones]], which are worth {{Exchange:Big bones|View=price}} coins each. They will also often drop [[limpwurt root]]s, and may rarely drop a [[Champion's Challenge]] scroll.
*They have a lot of lifepoints.
*In most places, safespots are available for killing hill giants with a [[halberd]].
| disadvantages   = 
*Hill giants have a reasonably strong offense, able to hit accurately and up to 48 damage. Players should come prepared.
*Incredibly crowded on most worlds.
}}

===Hobgoblins===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Hobgoblin]]
| locations       = [[Edgeville Dungeon]], [[Hobgoblin Peninsula]], [[Asgarnian Ice Dungeon]]	
| combat          = 23, 28, 36, 42, 47 
| lifepoints      = 280, 290, 490, 510 
| requirements    = None
| recommendations = None
| advantages      = 
*Hobgoblins commonly drop [[limpwurt root]]s, which can be used for [[Herblore]] or sold for {{Exchange:Limpwurt root|View=price}} coins each.
*The hobgoblins on the Hobgoblin Peninsula outside the [[Crafting Guild]] are near a few [[snape grass]] spawns, which can be collected and sold for {{Exchange:Snape grass|View=price}} coins each while training on the hobgoblins.
| disadvantages   = 
*They have fairly good offensive and defensive stats for their levels. Lower-leveled players may find them to be difficult opponents.
}}

===Earth warriors===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Earth warrior]]
| locations       = [[Edgeville Dungeon]], [[Chaos Tunnels]]
| combat          = 51
| lifepoints      = 540
| requirements    = 15 [[Agility]]
| recommendations = None
| advantages      = *Earth warriors have decent drops, including a wide variety of seeds and [[Champion's Challenge]] scrolls.
* Because few players know to train on earth warriors, they are rarely, if ever, crowded.
* They hit fairly low for their level, with a max hit of 56.
* They have fairly decent [[crimson charm]] drop rates.
| disadvantages   = *The earth warriors' section of the Edgeville Dungeon is in the [[Wilderness]]. Additionally, 15 Agility is required to pass an obstacle before reaching them.
* Their attacks are very accurate.
* Players can be PKed while fighting the warriors in Edgeville Dungeon, though this is fairly rare as other warriors would interrupt would-be PKers unless tolerance is gained.
* Generally poor drops.
* Dragonfire protection is needed if using Chaos Tunnels due to the [[Bronze dragon]]s and misfiring portals.
}}

==Level 45 to 55==
===Flesh Crawlers===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Flesh Crawler]]
| locations       = [[Stronghold of Security]] (second level)
| combat          = 28, 35, 41
| lifepoints      = 250
| requirements    = Complete the Stronghold of Security's first level
| recommendations = None
| advantages      = 
*Flesh Crawlers are aggressive to players of ''all'' combat levels.
*Their maximum hit, 16, is quite low.
*Many of them are packed into small spaces.
*They frequently drop various runes, all of which are stackable, as well as herbs and [[iron ore]]. They also drop the [[bottom of sceptre]], part of the [[skull sceptre]].
| disadvantages   = 
*As many players train on Flesh Crawlers, their spawns may be very crowded.
*Nearby aggressive [[zombie]]s may get in the way.
*Despite their low maximum hits, their attacks are rather accurate.
}}

===Cockroach workers===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Cockroach worker]]
| locations       = [[Stronghold of player safety]]
| combat          = 56
| lifepoints      = 540
| requirements    = None
| recommendations = None
| advantages      =*Food can be obtained from a nearby fishing spot.
*They have good stackable drops for lower leveled players.
*There is a nearby monastery for healing.                                                          
| disadvantages   = 
*There are not many.
}}

===Moss giants===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Moss giant]]
| locations       = [[Moss Giant Island]], [[Brimhaven Dungeon]], [[Varrock Sewers]] (and the [[Varrock Sewers resource dungeon|resource dungeon]]), [[Pirate's Cove]]
| combat          = 42, 48<sup>1</sup>
| lifepoints      = 600, 850<sup>1</sup>
| requirements    = Varies<sup>2</sup>
| recommendations = None
| advantages      = 
*Moss giants have high lifepoints but relatively low Defence.
*They will often drop various seeds and herbs, as well as [[black equipment|black]] and [[mithril equipment|mithril]] equipment.
*The moss giants at Pirate's Cove are usually available, as many players overlook the island during and after [[Lunar Diplomacy]].
*Moss Giant Island near [[Brimhaven]] also has two [[cake]] slice respawns, reducing the need to bring food. Additionally, players who have completed the [[Shilo Village (quest)|Shilo Village quest]] can bank at [[Shilo Village]] using the [[Shilo Village cart system]].
| disadvantages   = 
}}
<small><sup>1</sup>Only at [[Pirate's Cove]].<br />
<sup>2</sup>Access to Pirate's Cove requires that [[Lunar Diplomacy]] be started. Access to the [[Moss Giant Island]] requires 10 [[Agility]]. Access to the [[Varrock Sewers resource dungeon]] requires 65 [[Dungeoneering]]. Players who wish to access [[Brimhaven Dungeon]] must bring a [[hatchet]] and pay 875 coins per visit; however, the fee is waived for players who have completed the hard [[Karamja Tasks]].</small>

===Yaks===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Yak]]
| locations       = [[Neitiznot]]
| combat          = 22
| lifepoints      = 500
| requirements    = Partial completion of [[The Fremennik Isles]]
| recommendations = None
| advantages      = *Yaks have extremely high lifepoints for their combat level, but low Attack, Strength, and Defence. Players can train on Yaks and earn 200 experience per kill, for long periods of time. Even high-leveled players can train efficiently on yaks.
* Yaks respawn quickly when killed. Additionally, many yaks are packed into a small space.
* They always drop [[hair]] and [[yak hide]], which can be sold or used to train [[Crafting]].
| disadvantages   = 
* Yaks can be crowded with other players or [[macro|bots]]. Additionally, as many players train [[Ranged]] on yaks, it may be difficult to attack a yak with a melee weapon before a player with a Ranged weapon does.
* For low- to medium-leveled players, there are few convenient teleports to [[Rellekka]], and none at all to [[Neitiznot]]. Therefore, it may take a little time to initially reach the yaks.}}

==Level 55 to 75==
===White Knights===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[White Knight]]
| locations       = [[White Knights' Castle]] in [[Falador]]
| combat          = 36, 38, 39, 42
| lifepoints      = 530
| requirements    = None
| recommendations = Completion of [[Recruitment Drive]], a [[attack types|crush]] weapon
| advantages      = *An [[altar]] on the second floor of the White Knights' Castle allows for [[Prayer]] use, including use of [[Protect from Melee]] to block the White Knights' attacks.
* Players who have completed [[Recruitment Drive]] can set their respawn point to the castle and elect to not bring any food. Such players who are killed by the knights will respawn extremely close by.
| disadvantages   = *White Knights have high [[Defence]] against stab and slash attacks. For this reason, a crush weapon, such as a [[warhammer]], is recommended.
* They respawn fairly slowly.
* Players who have completed [[Wanted!]] may wish to avoid killing White Knights, as doing so will lower their rank within the [[Temple Knights]].
* They hardly ever drop good items, so if you are looking to make profit as you train, this is not a good option}}

===Lesser demons===
{{Melee training monster
| name = [[Lesser demon]]
| locations = [[Forinthry Dungeon]], [[Wilderness Volcano]], [[Wilderness]], [[Crandor Isle]]
| combat = 82
| lifepoints = 790
| requirements = None
| recommendations = High slash defence
| advantages = 
*Uncommonly trained on.
*Decent drops, often mid-level armour.
*Low defence.
| disadvantages =
*They can hit somewhat accurately.
*Too far away from a bank.
}}

===Loar Shades===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Loar Shade]]
| locations       = [[Mort'ton]]
| combat          = 40
| lifepoints      = 380
| requirements    = None
| recommendations = Completion of [[Nature Spirit]] for easier access to Mort'ton
| advantages      = *Loar Shades are aggressive to all players of 81 combat and below.
* As they are [[undead]], Loar Shades are vulnerable to the [[salve amulet]].
* Their maximum hit of 40 is quite low for their level.
* Players who have completed [[In Aid of the Myreque]] can bank in [[Burgh de Rott]].
*If you participate in [[Shades of Mort'ton (activity)|Shades of Mort'ton activity]]. You can sanctify [[Olive oil]] into [[Sacred oil]] which is very profitable.
| disadvantages   = *Loar Shades drop nothing except [[Loar remains|their remains]], which can be sold or used in the [[Shades of Mort'ton (activity)|Shades of Mort'ton activity]].
*If you plan to train in [[Shades of Mort'ton (activity)|Shades of Mort'ton activity]] may find it inefficient since other players are likely to do the same thing so it is hard to find one to kill.}} However their remains are barely used.

===Ogres===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Ogre]]
| locations       = [[Gu'Tanoth]] and the surrounding area
| combat          = 53, 58, 63
| lifepoints      = 600, 700
| requirements    = None (ogres inside Gu'Tanoth require the starting of [[Watchtower]] quest)
| recommendations = None
| advantages      = 
* Ogres always drop [[big bones]], and may drop various seeds, including valuable herb seeds.
* Ogres have high lifepoints for their levels, but low Defence.
| disadvantages   = 
* They can hit fairly hard.
* Popular spots can be crowded with other players.
}}

===Monsters in Tolna's rift===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Angry bear]]/[[Angry unicorn]]/[[Angry giant rat]]/[[Angry goblin]]/[[Fear reaper]]/[[Confusion beast]]/[[Hopeless Creature]]
| locations       = [[Tolna's rift]]
| combat          = 47, 55, 63, 71
| lifepoints      = 500, 570, 640, 710
| requirements    = Completion of [[A Soul's Bane]]
| recommendations = None
| advantages      = * The monsters in this dungeon all have high lifepoints but low Defence.
* There are many spawns.
* All the monsters are aggressive, allowing for quick training.
* There is a bank nearby to get food.
| disadvantages   = * The monsters have no drops, except for [[angry giant rat]]s, which only drop [[bones]].
* Fear reapers hit accurately on high level defence players (+60 with good armor Ex. Granite , Dragon , etc ).
* You will need a lot of food.
}}

===Kalphite Soldiers===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Kalphite Soldier]]
| locations       = [[Kalphite Lair]]
| combat          = 85
| lifepoints      = 900
| requirements    = None<sup>1</sup>
| recommendations = [[Antipoison]]
| advantages      = 
*Kalphite Soldiers are found in a multicombat area with many safe spots available. One room contains several spawns, as well as spawns of [[potato cactus|potato cactus]], each worth {{Exchange:Potato cactus|View=price}} coins.
*They have low Defence, and a [[Keris]] can be used to deal significant damage.
| disadvantages   = 
*Kalphite Soldiers can [[poison]] starting at 48 damage.
*Multiple Soldiers may gang up on individual players.
*The Kalphite Soldier room in the Kalphite Lair is popular among players who have Kalphites assigned as a [[Slayer]] task. Other players may steal kills and/or set up a [[dwarf multicannon]].
}}
<small><sup>1</sup>A [[rope]] is needed for the first visit to the Kalphite Lair, but not for visits thereafter.</small>

===Ice giants===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Ice giant]]
| locations       = [[Asgarnian Ice Dungeon]], [[White Wolf Mountain]]
| combat          = 53
| lifepoints      = 700
| requirements    = None<sup>1</sup>
| recommendations = None
| advantages      = 
* Ice giants have high lifepoints, but low Defence, for their level.
* They are aggressive to all players up to combat level 107.
* They can drop various seeds, including valuable herb seeds, as well as [[clue scroll (medium)|medium clue scrolls]].
| disadvantages   = 
* Ice giants have fairly strong attacks.
* Nearby [[ice warrior]]s in the Asgarnian Ice Dungeon may disrupt training.
}}

<small><sup>1</sup>[[Heroes' Quest]] must be completed to a degree before players can access the ice giants at [[White Wolf Mountain]].</small>

===Brine rats===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Brine rat]]
| locations       = [[Brine Rat Cavern]]
| combat          = 70
| lifepoints      = 500
| requirements    = [[Olaf's Quest]], 47 [[Slayer]], a [[spade]]
| recommendations = None
| advantages      = 
* Brine rats have high lifepoints, but low Defence, for their level.
* They often drop raw fish, which can be [[Cooking|cooked]]. Alternately, players with 68 [[Summoning]] can bring a [[bunyip]] and use its [[Bunyip#Swallow whole scroll|Swallow Whole]] ability.
* They may also drop [[brine sabre]]s, which are worth {{formatnum:{{Exchange:Brine sabre|View=price}}}} coins each.
| disadvantages   = 
* Brine rats have good accuracy and a maximum hit of 93.
* They are not aggressive.
}}

===Baby Blue Dragons===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Baby Blue Dragon]]
| locations       = [[Taverley Dungeon]]
| combat          = 48
| lifepoints      = 400
| requirements    = None
| recommendations = 
| advantages      =* Location is rarely crowded.
* Baby dragons do not breathe fire and so two handed training weapons, such as a [[Saradomin Sword]], are possible, as is the use of a defender.
* With [[Bonecrusher]] (62* [[Dungeoneering]], 21 [[Prayer]]) players may simultaneously train prayer with melee because the baby blue dragons always drop [[baby dragon bones]].
* Baby blue dragons hit relatively low.
* They are also aggressive and, in [[Taverley Dungeon]], need only a short run up the tunnel toward the blue dragons to renew their aggressiveness which allows for prolonged training while AFK and indefinite training with a [[Regen Bracelet]] equipped even at levels as low as 60.
|disadvantages    =* Entrance to the baby blue dragons requires a [[dusty key]], which is time consuming to obtain the first time.
* An [[anti-dragon shield]] is recommended because a player en route to the baby blue dragons must pass through the cavern containing the Blue Dragons.}}

===Cockroach soldiers===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Cockroach soldier]]
| locations       = [[Stronghold of Player Safety]]
| combat          = 83
| lifepoints      = 960
| requirements    = None
| recommendations = None
| advantages      = 
* Cockroach soldiers may drop [[rune equipment]], [[crimson charm]]s, various seeds, and noted ores.
* They are weak to stab and crush attacks.
* They reside in a multicombat area.
* [[Monk]]s, located in the nearby [[monastery]], will provide free healing to players who ask them.
| disadvantages   = 
* They can be crowded with other players.
* Cockroach soldiers are a strong monster for their combat level, able to accurately hit with melee for up to 104 damage, or with Ranged for up to 110. 
}}

===Experiment===
{{Melee training monster
| name = [[Experiment]]
| locations = [[Experiment Cave]]
| combat = 25
| lifepoints = 1,000
| requirements = Partial completion of [[Creature of Fenkenstrain]]
| recommendations = None
| advantages = * Like [[yak]]s, experiments have very high lifepoints for their combat level, but are otherwise weak, with a maximum hit of 15.
* There are many spawns in a small area.
| disadvantages = * Experiments are not aggressive.
* They can be very crowded with other players.
* They do not drop any items except [[bones]]. Or [[experiment bone]] during or after [[rag and bone man]].}}

===Small scarabs===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Small scarab]]
| locations       = [[Uzer Mastaba]]
| combat          = 41
| lifepoints      = 400
| requirements    = Partial completion of [[Missing My Mummy]]
| recommendations = None
| advantages      = * Small scarabs have very low Defence, yet a decent number of lifepoints.
* They are rarely, if ever, crowded with other players.
* They are aggressive in a multicombat zone.
* Their maximum hit is 15.
| disadvantages   = * Small scarabs spawn in a fairly inconvenient location, far away from any bank.
* They drop no items except for [[coins]] and, rarely, [[clue scroll (easy)|easy clue scrolls]].}}

===Giant spider (level 50)===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Giant spider]]
| locations       = [[Stronghold of Security]] (third level)
| combat          = 50
| lifepoints      = 500
| requirements    = Complete the Stronghold of Security's second level
| recommendations = Good food (monkfish or higher).
| advantages      = * These giant spiders are aggressive to all players, regardless of combat level.
* They have high lifepoints, yet low Defence.
| disadvantages   = * These giant spiders can hit up to 74 damage fairly accurately.
* They can be very crowded with other players.
* They drop no items whatsoever.
* Other nearby aggressive monsters may disrupt training.}}

===Shadow warriors===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Shadow warrior]]
| locations       = [[Legends' Guild]] basement
| combat          = 48
| lifepoints      = 670
| requirements    = Completion of [[Legends' Quest]]
| recommendations = None
| advantages      = 
* Shadow warriors can often drop herbs, and are rumored to drop the [[shield left half]] more often than other monsters.
* There are many shadow warriors in the Legends' Guild basement.
| disadvantages   = 
* Their accurate attacks can hit up to 60.
* Shadow warriors do not appear on the [[minimap]].
}}

===Werewolves===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Werewolf]]
| locations       = [[Canifis]]
| combat          = 88
| lifepoints      = 900
| requirements    = None
| recommendations = None
| advantages      = 
* Werewolves are extremely close to the Canifis bank.
* They always drop [[wolf bones]], worth {{Exchange:Wolf bones|View=price}} coins each.
* Canifis is a respawn hub, so players don't have to bring food (or armour) because they respawn really close (does not apply to degradable armour such as barrows that degrades when dropped)
| disadvantages   = 
* They have fairly strong attacks, and are able to accurately hit up to 89.
* They have a somewhat high defense
}}

===Tortoises===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Tortoise]]
| locations       = [[Tree Gnome Stronghold]]
| combat          = 79
| lifepoints      = 1,000
| requirements    = None
| recommendations = None
| advantages      = 
* Tortoises have high lifepoints and low Attack; they will not hit often.
* Notable drops include herbs, various food items, and [[tortoise shell]]s.
| disadvantages   = 
* Tortoises have high Defence, especially against slash attacks.
* They respawn slowly.
* They hit very high.
}}

===Turoths===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Turoth]]
| locations       = [[Fremennik Slayer Dungeon]], [[Pollnivneach Slayer Dungeon]]
| combat          = 83, 85, 87, 88, 89
| lifepoints      = 760, 770, 780, 800, 810
| requirements    = 55 [[Slayer]], special weapons (see below)
| recommendations = None
| advantages      = 
* Turoths often drop grimy herbs and herb seeds.
* Players using [[Bones to Peaches]] and a [[mud battlestaff]] can train at turoths indefinitely, as they drop [[bones]] and [[nature rune]]s.
| disadvantages   = 
* Turoths are immune to all weapons and spells except for a select few:
** Melee: [[Leaf-bladed sword]]s and [[leaf-bladed spear]]s
** Ranged: A [[bow]] firing [[broad arrows]], or a [[crossbow]] firing [[broad-tipped bolts]]
** Magic: [[Magic Dart]], being cast with either a [[slayer staff]] or a [[staff of light]]
* They may be crowded with other players, especially [[macro|bots]].
}}

===Icelords===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Icelord]]
| locations       = [[Iceberg]]
| combat          = 51
| lifepoints      = 600
| requirements    = Completion of [[Cold War]]
| recommendations = None
| advantages      = 
* Few players train on icelords, so they will rarely, if ever, be crowded.
* They are aggressive.
* Their maximum hit with their melee and Ranged attack is 50.
| disadvantages   = 
* Their location is inconvenient and far from a bank.
* Only three drops: Big bones, long bones and curved bones.
}}

===Abyssal leeches===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Abyssal leech]]
| locations       = The [[Abyss]], [[Abyssal Area]]
| combat          = 86
| lifepoints      = 100
| requirements    = [[Fairy Tale Part II]] or completion of Abyss miniquest
| recommendations = Food and high stab defensive armour
| advantages      =* Ashes are an always drop, and they sell for quite a lot of money on the G.E
* Very low max hit, defence and lifepoints for their level.
* Talisman drops such as the Elemental talisman are high priced and needed for several items.
| disadvantages   =* If using the Abyss, players will be skulled upon entry.
* Rapid, extremely accurate attacks that hit no more than 21.
* Other abyss monsters may interrupt training.}}

===Ghouls===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Ghoul]]
| locations       = West of [[Canifis]]
| combat          = 42
| lifepoints      = 500
| requirements    = None
| recommendations = None
| advantages      = * Many ghouls are packed into small spaces.
* They drop [[gold charm]]s commonly. They may also drop a [[Champion's Challenge]] scroll.
* Their attacks are fairly weak, only able to hit up to 70, and seldom over 50.
| disadvantages   = * They can sometimes be crowded with other players, especially [[macro|bots]], though there may be less bots since bot nuke day.
* They are ''not'' undead, contrary to popular belief, so a [[salve amulet]] cannot be used against them.}}

==Level 75 to 99==
===Armoured zombies===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Armoured zombie]]
| locations       = [[Chaos Temple Dungeon]]
| combat          = 85
| lifepoints      = 850
| requirements    = Partial completion of [[Defender of Varrock]]
| recommendations = Complete the entire [[Defender of Varrock]] quest, to be Teleported to the Armoured Zombies Location, and highly recommended [[Salve amulet (e)]].
| advantages      = * Armoured zombies are located very close to an [[altar]], allowing for constant [[Prayer]] use. Players can use protection prayers to block the zombies' attacks, and/or use stat-enhancing prayers such as [[Piety]] and [[Turmoil]] to maximize damage and gain experience at a fast rate.
* As they are [[undead]], a [[salve amulet]] or [[salve amulet (e)]] can be used against them.
* They are aggressive, and their aggression is renewed simply by going up the ladder to the altar.
* Armoured zombies frequently drop noted planks and runes, and may drop a [[Champion's Challenge]] scroll.
| disadvantages   = * Armoured zombies are one of the most popular melee training monsters in the game. As such, they can be crowded. However, zombies farther down the tunnel are less likely to be crowded.
* While the zombies' attacks are not devastating, they can be dangerous to players with low Defence and/or weak armour.}}
* Extremes are reduced to super potion(s) boosted levels when the player enters the wilderness to recharge prayer at the altar, which makes extremes less effective.

===Greater demons===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Greater demon]]
| locations       = [[Entrana]], [[Brimhaven dungeon]], [[Demonic ruins]], [[Kuradal's Dungeon]], [[Forinthry Dungeon]], [[Wilderness Volcano]]
| combat          = 92
| lifepoints      = 870
| requirements    = No weapons or armour (Entrana), Slayer task (Kuradal's)
| recommendations = High slash defense armour
| advantages      =
*Greater demons are extremely weak to all types of melee attacks.
*Excellent drop rates of fire runes, crimson charms.
*Rarely killed due to locations.
*Can drop the occasional Rune full helm.
| disadvantages   =
*In Brimhaven, Wild dogs can interrupt combat.
**This only will happen if the player has a combat level of 126 or lower.
*In the Wilderness, players can be PKed by others, especially in the Demonic ruins.
*Can hit somewhat accurately up to 99, even with good slash defence.
}}

===Living rock creatures===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Living rock creature]]
| locations       = [[Living Rock Caverns]]
| combat          = 120, 140, 200
| lifepoints      = 2,000, 2,750, 4,000
| requirements    = None
| recommendations = 73 [[Mining]]
| advantages      = 
* Living rock creatures have immense amounts of lifepoints, but extremely low Defence. Each kill can easily be worth from 800 to over 1,000 experience.
* Players with 73 Mining can bring a [[pickaxe]] and mine their bodies for [[living minerals]], which are stackable.
* Most of the items that living rock creatures drop, such as gems, ores, and runes, are noted. Players can train on living rock creatures for long periods of time without having to bank drops. However, players who do feel the need to deposit drops in the bank can use the [[deposit box]] (in the form of a pulley system) provided near the entrance to the Caverns.
* The guaranteed drops of [[living rock patriarch]]s, which spawn every couple of hours, are worth {{formatnum:{{#expr:3*{{GEPrice|Runite ore|n}}+8*{{GEPrice|Uncut diamond|n}}+125*{{GEPrice|Blood rune|n}}+125*{{GEPrice|Mud rune|n}}}}}} coins.
* [[Living rock protector]]s and [[living rock striker]]s have somewhat weak melee attacks. Players with good Defence and good armour can tank them with only a [[bunyip]] as healing.
| disadvantages   = 
* Living rock strikers have Ranged attacks, which are stronger than their melee attacks.
* While they are aggressive, players have to be within melee range in order for them to attack.
* They can sometimes be crowded by other players.
}}

===Vyrelords/Vyreladies===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Vyrelord]]/[[Vyrelady]]
| locations       = [[Darkmeyer]]
| combat          = 194
| lifepoints      = 1600, 1610
| requirements    = Most of [[The Branches of Darkmeyer]]
| recommendations = Prayer armour, 500 [[vyre corpses]] cremated
| advantages      = 
* There is an altar in Darkmeyer, allowing continous use of prayer.
* Using blisterwood weapons will allow hits massively higher than usually possible.
* There is a bank chest in Darkmeyer.
| disadvantages   = 
* They are very high leveled, it can be easy to die if you let your guard down.
* You can only train Shared, Strength and Defence, so you cannot solely train Attack.
* It can get crowded at times.}}

Note: [[Vyrelady|Vyreladies]] and vyrelords are functionally equivalent.

===Bandits===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Bandit]]
| locations       = [[Bandit Camp (Kharidian Desert)]]
| combat          = 57
| lifepoints      = 500
| requirements    = None
| recommendations = God item (see below)
| advantages      = 
* Bandits are in a multicombat area and are permanently aggressive towards players who wear any items that are affiliated with [[Saradomin]] or [[Zamorak]]. Popular choices include [[Saradomin arrow|Saradomin]] or [[Zamorak arrow]]s, [[holy symbol|holy]] or [[unholy symbol]]s, or [[Saradomin cape|Saradomin]] or [[Zamorak cape]]s, although any item associated with Saradomin or Zamorak will cause the bandits to be aggressive. Players can turn on Auto Retaliate and constantly gain experience.
* A nearby [[general store]] allows players to bring noted food, sell it to the store, and buy it back in order to un-note it. This can prolong training trips.
| disadvantages   = 
* Bandits are usually crowded with other players, due to the ease of training melee on them.
* Players with low Defence and/or poor armour can quickly be overrun by the attacks of multiple bandits.
}}

===Monkey Guards===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Monkey Guard]]
| locations       = [[Ape Atoll]]
| combat          = 167
| lifepoints      = 1300
| requirements    = Partial completion of [[Monkey Madness]]
| recommendations = [[Antipoison]], 64 [[Magic]], completion of [[Freeing King Awowogei]] section of [[Recipe for Disaster]]
| advantages      = * Monkey Guards have high lifepoints and regenerate when they are nearly dead, allowing for extended training.
* A nearby altar allows for constant prayer use, including [[Protect from Melee]] or [[Deflect Melee]] to completely block the Monkey Guards' attacks, as well as combat-boosting prayers such as [[Piety]] or [[Turmoil]].
* The guards can easily be reached with [[Teleport to Ape Atoll]]. In this fashion, players may also quickly reach their gravestones.
| disadvantages   = * The melee attacks of Monkey Guards can be dangerous for players who run out of prayer.
* Some Monkey Guards cannot be walked through. Inattentive players can become surrounded by these Monkey Guards and boxed away from the altar.
* A small, level 1 [[spider]] will attack any players it sees and will inflict a 48 damage [[poison]] condition. As always, protection prayers will not prevent poisoning. Additionally, this spider respawns extremely quickly when killed.
* No noteworthy drops.}}

===TzHaar-Kets===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[TzHaar-Ket]]
| locations       = [[TzHaar City]]
| combat          = 149
| lifepoints      = 1400
| requirements    = None
| recommendations = None
| advantages      = * TzHaar-Kets often drop [[tokkul]] and [[obsidian equipment]].
* Players can safely attack these monsters with [[halberd]]s from behind rocks.
* It is possible to die in the nearby [[TzHaar Fight Cave]] and respawn in the city with full health, full prayer points, full summoning points, and no lost items.
| disadvantages   = 
* TzHaar-Kets are strong monsters that can hit up to 154 damage with their attacks. Additionally, they have extra Defence against slash attacks.
* The TzHaar City is a multicombat area, so other players may try to steal kills.
* They may be crowded with other players.
}}

===Bloodveld===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Bloodveld]]
| locations       = [[Slayer Tower]], [[God Wars Dungeon]], [[Meiyerditch Dungeon]]
| combat          = 76, 81
| lifepoints      = 1200, 1340
| requirements    = 50 [[Slayer]] OR partial completion of [[Troll Stronghold]]
| recommendations = Armour with [[Magic]] defence, 61 [[Agility]], god protection (GWD only)
| advantages      = 
* Bloodvelds have high lifepoints, but low Defence.
* Their maximum hits are 59 and 80 for the level 76 and 81 bloodvelds, respectively.
* In addition to their 100% drop of [[bones]], bloodvelds can sometimes drop extra bones and [[big bones]]. Players using [[Bones to Peaches]] can train at bloodvelds for long periods of time using the bones drops to heal.
| disadvantages   = 
* Their melee attacks are Magic-based; armour with Magic defence, such as [[dragonhide armour|dragonhide]], is recommended.
* They can hit accurately.
* Poor drops.
* They may be crowded with other players, especially in the Slayer Tower.
}}

===Ankous===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Ankou]]
| locations       = [[Stronghold of Security]] (fourth level)
| combat          = 75, 82, 86
| lifepoints      = 600, 660, 700
| requirements    = Complete the Stronghold of Security's third level
| recommendations = Salve amulet (e)
| advantages      = * Ankous are undead creatures, so a [[salve amulet]] or [[salve amulet (e)]] can be used against them.
* They have excellent drops, including [[death rune]]s, [[blood rune]]s, various herbs and seeds, noted [[pure essence]], [[clue scroll (hard)|hard clue scrolls]], and [[left skull half|left skull halves]], part of the [[skull sceptre]].
* They are aggressive.
| disadvantages   = * Ankou spawns can be crowded with other players, especially bots.
* Some ankous spawn in rooms that also contain [[skeleton]]s and [[Ghost (monster)|ghosts]], which may disrupt training.}}

===Dust devils===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Dust devil]]
| locations       = [[Smoke Dungeon]], [[Chaos Tunnels]]
| combat          = 93
| lifepoints      = 1,050
| requirements    = 65 [[Slayer]], [[face mask]] or equivalent
| recommendations = None
| advantages      = 
* Dust devils have high lifepoints, but low Defence.
* They commonly drop [[crimson charm]]s, [[rune arrow]]s, large quantities of [[fire rune]]s, grimy herbs, and [[ugthanki kebab]]s.Possible but extremely rare, they may drop the [[dragon chainbody]], worth {{formatnum:{{Exchange:Dragon chainbody|View=price}}}} coins.
| disadvantages   = 
* Their attacks can be rather accurate, despite having a maximum hit of only 93.
* A [[face mask]] or equivalent must be worn while fighting them.
}}

===Blue dragons===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Blue dragon]]
| locations       = [[Ogre Enclave]], [[Taverley Dungeon]] (and its [[Taverley Dungeon resource dungeon|resource dungeon]]), [[Kuradal's Dungeon]]
| combat          = 111
| lifepoints      = 1,050
| requirements    = Dragonfire protection, varies<sup>1</sup>
| recommendations = 
| advantages      = 
* Blue dragons always drop [[blue dragonhide]] and [[dragon bones]], which are worth {{formatnum:{{#expr:{{Exchange:Blue dragonhide|View=price}} + {{Exchange:Dragon bones|View=price}}}}}} coins combined.
* Their Defence is relatively low for their combat level, especially against stab attacks.
| disadvantages   = 
* Blue dragons can be '''very''' crowded with other players, and are often targeted by [[macro]]s.
* Players who choose to pick up both the blue dragonhides and the dragon bones will have to frequently bank in order to deposit them, resulting in slower experience per hour.
}}

<small><sup>1</sup>Access to the Ogre Enclave requires completion of the [[Watchtower]] quest. The Taverley Dungeon resource dungeon requires 60 [[Dungeoneering]]. Players may only kill blue dragons in Kuradal's Dungeon when [[Kuradal]] assigns them as a [[Slayer]] task, which requires at least 75 Slayer and a combat level of 110. Access to the Blue Dragon under the [[Heroes' Guild]] requires completion of the [[Heroes' Quest]]</small>

===Hellhounds===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Hellhound]]
| locations       = [[Taverley Dungeon]] (and its [[Taverley Dungeon resource dungeon|resource dungeon]]), [[Witchaven Dungeon]], [[Kuradal's Dungeon]]
| combat          = 122
| lifepoints      = 1,150
| requirements    = Varies<sup>1</sup>
| recommendations = None
| advantages      = 
* Hellhounds have high lifepoints, but low Defence.
* They drop [[clue scroll (hard)|hard clue scrolls]] and [[ancient effigies]].
| disadvantages   = 
* Hellhounds have accurate attacks that hit up to 118 damage.
* They only drop bones, charms, hard clue scrolls, and ancient effigies. They do ''not'' drop items from the [[rare drop table]].
}}

<small><sup>1</sup>Witchaven Dungeon requires partial completion of [[Family Crest]]. The Taverley Dungeon resource dungeon requires 55 [[Dungeoneering]]. Players may only kill hellhounds in Kuradal's Dungeon when [[Kuradal]] assigns them as a [[Slayer]] task, which requires at least 75 Slayer and a combat level of 110.</small>

===Fire giants===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Fire giant]]
| locations       = [[Brimhaven Dungeon]], [[Chaos Tunnels]], [[Smoke Dungeon]], [[Waterfall Dungeon]] (and its [[Baxtorian Falls resource dungeon|resource dungeon]])
| combat          = 86
| lifepoints      = 1,110
| requirements    = Varies<sup>1</sup>
| recommendations = None
| advantages      = 
* Like most giants, fire giants have high lifepoints but low Defence.
* They have good drops, such as [[Rune scimitar]]s, fire runes, [[Fire battlestaff]]s.
* By constantly praying melee, and using a full set of Dharok's, without using a facemask, you can keep your lp permanently, and safely at 10, allowing massive hits (only in the Smoke Dungeon). 
| disadvantages   = 
* They are the strongest giants in the game, with a maximum hit of 116.
* Other players will be training on them or for a slayer task, espically in Brimhaven and Waterfall Dungeon.
}}

<small><sup>1</sup>Access to the Brimhaven Dungeon requires a [[hatchet]] and a fee of 875 coins, although players who have completed the hard [[Karamja Tasks]] pay no fee. The Waterfall Dungeon requires partial completion of [[Waterfall Quest]], and its resource dungeon additionally requires 35 [[Dungeoneering]]. Players must start [[Desert Treasure]] and wear a [[face mask]] or equivalent to enter the Smoke Dungeon. </small>

===Skeletal hands and zombie hands===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Skeletal hand]]
| locations       = [[Meiyerditch Dungeon]]
| combat          = 80
| lifepoints      = 1,000
| requirements    = Partial completion of [[Legacy of Seergaze]]
| recommendations = [[Salve amulet]], 65 [[Agility]]
| advantages      = * Skeletal hands have high lifepoints, but low Defence.
* They mainly drop [[bracelet]]s, possibly including [[dragonstone bracelet]]s. However, they also drop [[bones]] and [[crawling hand corpse]]s.
* As they are undead, [[salve amulet]]s and [[salve amulet (e)|salve amulets (e)]] can be used against skeletal hands.
* The dungeon contains all the resources necessary for players to sustain themselves with food, including [[fishing spot]]s for [[slimy eel]]s and [[cave eel]]s, as well as [[logs]] near the [[mutated bloodveld]]s.
* The [[wicked hood]] provides a quick teleport to the dungeon where the hands are located.
| disadvantages   = 
* When fighting a monster in Meiyerditch Dungeon, additional skeletal hands may drop from the ceiling or rise from the floor to attack players. Fortunately, the respawn time of these "hidden hands" is extremely slow.
* While level 65 [[Agility]] is recommended to quickly reach Meiyerditch Dungeon, it is not required. Players can also quickly access the dungeon via the [[Abyss]], via the [[blood altar]], though this is not recommended as the Abyss drains [[Prayer]] and skulls players.}}

{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Zombie hand]]
| locations       = [[Meiyerditch Dungeon]]
| combat          = 90
| lifepoints      = 1,000
| requirements    = Partial completion of [[Legacy of Seergaze]]
| recommendations = [[Salve amulet]], 65 [[Agility]]
| advantages      = * Zombie hands have high lifepoints, but low Defence.
* They mainly drop [[bracelet]]s, possibly including [[dragonstone bracelet]]s. However, they also drop [[bones]] and [[crawling hand corpse]]s.
* As they are undead, [[salve amulet]]s and [[salve amulet (e)|salve amulets (e)]] can be used against zombie hands.
* The dungeon contains all the resources necessary for players to sustain themselves with food, including [[fishing spot]]s for [[slimy eel]]s and [[cave eel]]s, as well as [[logs]] near the [[mutated bloodveld]]s.
*The [[wicked hood]] provides a quick teleport to the dungeon where the hands are located.
| disadvantages   = * When fighting a monster in Meiyerditch Dungeon, [[skeletal hand]]s may drop from the ceiling or rise from the floor to attack players. Fortunately, the respawn time of these "hidden hands" is extremely slow.
* While level 65 [[Agility]] is recommended to quickly reach Meiyerditch Dungeon, it is not required. Players can also quickly access the dungeon via the [[Abyss]], via the [[blood altar]], though this is not recommended as the Abyss drains [[Prayer]] and skulls players.}}

===Mutated bloodvelds===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Mutated bloodveld]]
| locations       = [[Meiyerditch Dungeon]]
| combat          = 126, 146
| lifepoints      = 1,780, 1,960
| requirements    = Partial completion of [[Legacy of Seergaze]], 50 [[Slayer]]
| recommendations = Armour with [[Magic]] defence, 65 [[Agility]]
| advantages      = 
* Mutated bloodvelds have extremely high lifepoints, but low Defence.
* They may drop valuable grimy herbs.
| disadvantages   =  
* Their melee attacks are Magic-based; armour with Magic defence, such as [[dragonhide armour|dragonhide]], is recommended.
* As they are found in a multicombat area, multiple mutated bloodvelds may attack a player at once.
* When fighting a monster in Meiyerditch Dungeon, [[skeletal hand]]s may drop from the ceiling or rise from the floor to attack players. Fortunately, the respawn time of these "hidden hands" is extremely slow.
* While level 65 [[Agility]] is recommended to quickly reach Meiyerditch Dungeon, it is not required. Players can also quickly access the dungeon via the [[Abyss]], via the [[blood altar]], though this is not recommended as the Abyss drains [[Prayer]] and skulls players.
}}

===Dagannoth===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Dagannoth (Lighthouse)]]
| locations       = [[Lighthouse]] basement
| combat          = 74, 92
| lifepoints      = 700, 1,200
| requirements    = Completion of [[Horror from the Deep]]
| recommendations = None
| advantages      = 
* Dagannoth under the Lighthouse have terrible accuracy. As their area is a multicombat zone, many dagannoth may attack a player at once. However, players with good Defence and good armour can tank the attacks of even half a dozen such dagannoth at once, without using more than a minimum of healing.
* Dagannoth are vulnerable to [[Balmung]], which can deal extraordinarily large amounts of damage against them. However, it requires partial completion of [[Blood Runs Deep]].
* They often drop raw fish, which a [[bunyip]] can [[Bunyip#Swallow whole scroll|Swallow Whole]]. Alternately, players can sell noted food to [[Silas]] in the lighthouse, and buy it back un-noted.
| disadvantages   = 
* As the area is multicombat, another player may set up a [[dwarf multicannon]] and kill all the dagannoth themselves.
* Their drops are unimpressive.
}}

===Spiritual mages===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Spiritual mage]]
| locations       = [[God Wars Dungeon]]
| combat          = 120-123
| lifepoints      = 750 to 1,060
| requirements    = Partial completion of [[Troll Stronghold]] and 83 [[Slayer]] and [[Climbing boots]]
| recommendations = High prayer bonus armour
| advantages      =
* Spiritual mages are rarely trained on and are mostly killed for Slayer tasks.
* They have an 'uncommon' drop rate for dragon boots, in which one trip can possibly net 10-12 dragon boots.
* They drop a large number of runes.
* Players may not need food at all.
* Weak aganist slashing attacks and are fairly weak for their level.
| disadvantages   =
* Spiritual mages can hit extremely high, ranging from 167 to 196 and quite often.
* Players need god armour for the mages of that god they are fighting to prevent themselves from being attacked by other god monsters.
* Most drops are unimpressive.
}}

===Warped Tortoises===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Warped tortoise]]
| locations       = [[Poison Waste Slayer Dungeon]]
| combat          = 96
| lifepoints      = 870
| requirements    = 57 [[Slayer]], [[Crystal chime]] and partial completion of [[The Path of Glouphrie]]
| recommendations = High crush defense armour
| advantages      =
*Warped tortoises are weak to most forms of combat.
*Decent drops, such as noted mithril ores, coal, Rune warhammers, Rune pickaxes and Tortoise shells.
*Decent respawn rate.
| disadvantages   =
*Some worlds are infested with bots or players who do not want you to killsteal from them.
*Progressing to the other area will require at least 200 prayer points due to the large distance involved.
}}

==Level 80-99==

===Mutated jadinko babies===
{{Melee training monster
|name             = [[Mutated jadinko baby]]
| locations       = [[Jadinko Lair]]
| combat          = 90
| lifepoints      = 1,270
| requirements    = 80 [[Slayer]]
| recommendations = High stab bonus armour
| advantages      =
* Mutated jadinko babies are often killed for slayer tasks. However depending on the player's slayer level, they would go for the more stronger guards and males.
* Extremely low defence and high health for their level.
* They have ok drops, such as noted logs and herbs.
* Players will not need much food.
* Depending on the player's [[Fletching]] level and [[Firemaking]] level, they can create Sagies or Bolas, of which sagies aren't worth much but Bolas are used for PKing.
| disadvantages   =
* They can hit quite high for their level, up to 170 quite often, but not as much as males or guards.
* Poor drops; their red/green/blue blossom seeds are often dropped the most.
* Non-aggressive, making it impossible to semi-AFK or AFK at all.
}}

===Abyssal demon===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Abyssal demon]]
| locations       = [[Abyssal Area]], [[Kuradal's Dungeon]], [[Slayer Tower]]
| combat          = 124
| lifepoints      = 1,500
| requirements    = 85 [[Slayer]]
| recommendations = High stab defensive armour
| advantages      =* Abyssal demons have very low defence and max hit for their level.
* Abyssal demons always drop [[infernal ashes]], which are sought after for [[Prayer]] training. In addtion, they often drop numerous runes and noted pure essence, along with [[Rune chainbody]] and [[Rune helm]].
*One of their drops is the coveted [[Abyssal whip]]
| disadvantages   =* Abyssal demons located in Kuradal's Dungeon can only be killed for slayer assignments.
* They are very accurate, and can hit up to 83.
* Abyssal demons in the Abyssal area contain other abyssal monsters which are agressive, execpt for the [[Abyssal guardian]], which can be tolerant at level 119+. Abyssal demons in the Slayer Tower will take a long walk from the ground level by stairs.}}

<small><sup>1</sup>Access to Kuradal's Dungeon requires the completion of barbarian firemaking training. Access to the Abyssal area requires completion of [[Fairy Tale II - Cure a Queen]] and code '''A-L-R'''. </small>

===Dark beasts===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Dark beast]]
| locations       = [[Kuradal's Dungeon]], [[Mourner Tunnels]]
| combat          = 182
| lifepoints      = 2,200
| requirements    = 90 [[Slayer]], completion of [[Mourning's Ends Part II]]
| recommendations = Prayer armour
| advantages      =
* Dark beasts are always agressive, making it easy to gain combat XP.
* High health for their level, low stab and slash defence makes it easy to kill them.
| disadvantages   =
* They can hit quite high, 170 melee max and if attacked first, will use a magic attack that is fairly accurate on melee armour and can hit up to 80.
* Players must have a high slayer level to hurt them. Mourning's Ends Part II must be completed to fully unlock as a viable training method, while in Kuradal's Dungeon, you must get them as a slayer task.
* Poor drops.
}}

===Mutated jadinko guards===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Mutated jadinko guard]]
| locations       = [[Jadinko Lair]]
| combat          = 145
| lifepoints      = 2,030
| requirements    = 86 [[Slayer]]
| recommendations = Soul split, high damage soaking armour, high defence
| advantages      =
*Mutated jadinko guards have low defence and high health, making it an ideal way of training.
*Excellent dropper of noted herbs, logs and seeds.
*They can drop the whip vine, which is worth millions of coins.
| disadvantages   =
*Like other mutated jadinkos, they tend to drop blossom seeds often.
*They can hit extremely high, up to 273, usually hitting above 200 but inaccurate.
}}

===Nechryaels===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Nechryael]]
| locations       = [[Chaos Tunnels]], [[Slayer Tower]]
| combat          = 115
| lifepoints      = 1,050
| requirements    = 80 [[Slayer]]
| recommendations = Prayer armour or high crush defensive armour, 71 [[Agility]]
| advantages      =
* Excellent drops.
* Rarely trained on.
* Easy to kill in masses due to their low health and defence.
| disadvantages   =
* They summon [[Death spawn]], which can expend supplies if they hit accurately.
* Hit somewhat accurately and has a max hit of 119.
* Locations are too far for ideal banking.
}}

===Iron dragons===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Iron dragon]]
| locations       = [[Kuradal's Dungeon]], [[Brimhaven Dungeon]], [[Ghorrock]]
| combat          = 189
| lifepoints      = 1,650
| requirements    = None
| recommendations = Prayer armour, high stab defensive armour
| advantages      =
* Iron dragons are barely killed off of slayer tasks, making it a viable choice for melee training.
* Drops are somewhat poor but ok for their level.
* Can be quickly killed with a decent stabbing/crushing weapon.
* High health.
| disadvantages   =
* Iron dragons have '''high''' melee defence against slashing attacks. 
* Dragonfire protection is needed.
* In Ghorrock and Brimhaven, combat can be interrupted by nearby Steel dragons.
* They can only be killed in Kuradal's Dungeon as a slayer task.
* They have a max hit of 203 and can hit somewhat accurately.
}}

<small><sup>1</sup>Access to the Brimhaven Dungeon requires a [[hatchet]] and a fee of 875 coins, although players who have completed the hard [[Karamja Tasks]] pay no fee.  </small>

===Frost dragons===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Frost dragon]]
| locations       = [[Asgarnian Ice Dungeon resource dungeon]]
| combat          = 166
| lifepoints      = 1,600
| requirements    = 85 [[Dungeoneering]]
| recommendations = High ranged defense, magic prayer, high stab defence
| advantages      =* Their 100% drop is a [[Frost dragon bone]], which is very expensive and thus is considered one of the most effective money making way, almost a price of a [[Rune scimitar]].
* Weak to stab attacks.
* Decent, but poor secondary drops, but can drop the fabled Draconic visage.
| disadvantages   =* A cannon can fasten up kills, but gives Ranged XP also.
* Their orb special can deal up to incredibly high hits onto a player if they are not paying attention.}}

===Gargoyles===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Gargoyle]]
| locations       = [[Kuradal's Dungeon]], [[Chaos Tunnels]], [[Slayer Tower]]
| combat          = 111
| lifepoints      = 1,110
| requirements    = [[Rock hammer]], 75 [[Slayer]]
| recommendations = High crush defense armour
| advantages      =*At level 80+ attack, they are extremely weak to almost any type of attack.
*Decent drop rate for runes and granite mauls.
*Aggressive.
| disadvantages   =*Gargoyles can hit quite accurately for players with low defense or poor crush defense armour.
*AFKing is not possible if the player has not unlocked the instant kill ability.}}

===Mature Grotworm===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Mature Grotworm]]
| locations       = [[Grotworm Lair]] (bottom level)
| combat          = 167
| lifepoints      = 2,000
| requirements    = None
| recommendations = [[Protection prayers]] and [[deflect curses]] , runes for [[High Level Alchemy]], high level food
| advantages      = 
*Slow attack
*Frequently drops rune armour, weapons, and [[royal dragonhide]] as well as [[Saradomin brews]] (2) and [[super restores]] (2)
*2000 Life points granting 800 combat xp (and 267 Constitution xp) per kill
*Drops hard and elite [[clue scrolls]]
| disadvantages   =
*Will use magic attacks if outside of melee range
*15% [[charm]] drop rate
*Area has become over run with bots
*Moderate travel time for those not having 50 [[Agility]]
}}

===Steel dragons===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Steel dragon]]
| locations        = [[Brimhaven Dungeon]], [[Kuradal's Dungeon]], [[Ghorrock]]
| combat          = 246
| lifepoints      = 2,100
| requirements    = 75 [[Slayer]] (Kuradal's), quest (Ghorrock)
| recommendations = [[Prayer armour]]
| advantages      =
* Steel dragons drop charms at groups of three at a time.
* Excellent drop rate for runite items.
* Can drop the fabled Draconic Visage.
* Can drop dragon platelegs/plateskirt fairly often.
| disadvantages   =
* They can hit fairly hard and accurate aganist players not praying melee.
* Dragonfire is needed to block all damage.
* Very high defence, particularly against slashing attacks.
}}

<small><sup>1</sup>Access to the Brimhaven Dungeon requires a [[hatchet]] and a fee of 875 coins, although players who have completed the hard [[Karamja Tasks]] pay no fee. </small>

===Black demons===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Black demon]]
| locations       = [[Taverley dungeon]], [[Chaos Tunnels]], [[Edgeville Dungeon]], [[Brimhaven Dungeon]]
| combat          = 172
| lifepoints      = 1,570
| requirements    = None
| recommendations = Prayer armour
| advantages      =
* Black demons are mostly killed for Slayer tasks, meaning few people will ever train on them for non-slayer reasons.
* They drop a large number of runes, especially air runes.
* They have low defence and large amounts of hitpoints for their level.
| disadvantages   =* In Taverley dungeon, a person can bring in a dwarf multicannon and steal kills.
* Poor drops.
* They have a max hit of 167 and are fairly accurate.
* Brimhaven Dungeon contains [[Wild dogs]] that can interrupt training along with the [[Bronze dragons]] who can use dragonfire on you.
* Chaos Tunnels has misfiring portals which can take you into a room with dragons who will use dragonfire on you, prolong trips, etc.
* Players who kill them in Edgeville Dungeon can be PKed, and a player with multicannon can killsteal your demons.
}}

<small><sup>1</sup>Access to the Brimhaven Dungeon requires a [[hatchet]] and a fee of 875 coins, although players who have completed the hard [[Karamja Tasks]] pay no fee. </small>

===Mountain trolls===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Mountain troll]]
| locations       = [[Troll Country]]
| combat          = 69, 71
| lifepoints      = 900, 910
| requirements    = 
| recommendations = High crush defensive armour
| advantages      = 
* Mountain trolls are plentiful in areas of Troll Country such as [[Death Plateau (area)|Death Plateau]] and the [[Troll Stronghold (area)|Troll Stronghold]].
* They are aggressive.
* Mountain trolls have plenty of lifepoints, but low Defence.
* They are only killed for a slayer task, and it is quite rare to find someone else killing them.
* They always drop [[big bones]], and may drop various herb seeds.
| disadvantages   = 
* Although their attacks are inaccurate, they have a maximum hit of 121 and 134, for the level 69 and 71 versions, respectively.
* At Death Plateau, other dangerous trolls, such as [[troll general]]s and [[thrower troll]]s, may disrupt training. Players are cautioned to stay in the southeastern section of Death Plateau, as only mountain trolls can be found there.
}}

===Cyclops===
{{Melee training monster
| name            = [[Cyclops]]
| locations       = [[Warriors' Guild]]
| combat          = 56, 76, 81
| lifepoints      = 750, 1,000
| requirements    = Access to the Warriors' Guild<sup>1</sup>, [[Warrior guild token]]s
| recommendations = [[Rune defender|Rune]] or [[dragon defender]]
| advantages      = 
* Cyclopes are rarely crowded with other players, and many spawn in the single room atop the Warriors' Guild.
* They are the only monsters that can drop [[defender]]s.
* They drop two noted [[big bones]] for players who are on "multiple token type." They also drop various pieces of equipment, which can be [[High Level Alchemy|alched]] or sold.
* With a rune or dragon defender, cyclopes may spawn a [[cyclossus]] when killed.
* A bank is nearby.
| disadvantages   = 
* Players must accumulate points within the Warriors' Guild by doing its activities in order to fight cyclopes, which may decrease the overall experience rate.
* [[Ancient Curses]] cannot be used in the Warriors' Guild.
}}

<small><sup>1</sup>Requires a combined total of level 130 in [[Attack]] and [[Strength]], or level 99 in either.</small>

==Activities==
In addition to conventional monster killing, players may train their melee skills by playing various activities, most of which still involve combat.
===Castle Wars===
<p style="border-style: initial; border-color: initial; font-style: normal; font-size: 13px;">In the game of [[Castle Wars]], a player is required to have at least 2 other friends to help him with this XP process. The two friends will join a separate team as the main XP earner. As the game begins, one will carry the flag and come to the base of the victims. The victims are required to go out and heal up as fast as possible, while being attacked by the XP earner. The XP is currently considered the one of the best XP/Hour on Runescape. The XP is reported to be as high as 260k/h if done to perfection.</p>

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* The 260k/h xp can easily be one of the best xp/h rates on Runescape.
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* It requires high attention from all 3 players, so this method is surely not afkable.
* It could sometimes be costly to find people who are willing to do it, which will increase the costs in the longrun.
|}

===Pest Control===
In the game of [[Pest Control]], players must defend a [[Void Knight]] from an onslaught of monsters.

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* Pest Control is a safe activity. Players who die do not lose any items.
* Players earn a number of coins equal to ten times their combat level when a game is won.
* Successful games also earn commendation points which can be spent on further experience or [[Void Knight equipment]].
* After each game, lifepoints, Prayer points, and special attack energy are fully restored.
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* All experience gained during Pest Control, with the exception of damage done to the Portals, is halved.
* Players must have a minimum combat level of 40 to play Pest Control.
|}

===Troll Invasion===
During [[Troll Invasion]], players stand before the gates of [[Burthorpe]] and defend the town from an assault by [[mountain troll]]s.

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* Troll Invasion is a safe minigame. Players who die will not lose any items.
* Five times per wave, players can restore lifepoints, Prayer points, Summoning points, and special attack energy, using the supply table near the wall.
* Trolls will constantly attack, ensuring that as much time as possible is spent in combat.
* From wave 14 on Troll Fathers will spawn Troll Grunts, these trolls hit poorly but have decent life and will continue to be healed if the troll father is left alive allowing you to continuously hit the troll grunts for large hits without killing them.
* Players can receive a lot of xp from the reward.
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* Trolls in Troll Invasion will not drop any items except [[bones]] and [[big bones]].
* Some trolls, such as [[Troll general (Troll Invasion)|troll generals]], are strong and can deal a lot of damage.
* Can only be played for experience once per month.
|}
It is possible to get over 100k xp a hour equipping Dragon Claws and using the special two times then restoring allowing you 10 dragon claw specials per round which can give massive amounts of experience and easily kill anything. You can repeat the minigame as many times as you want but only get bonus xp once a month. No risk makes this a great way to train.

===Warriors' Guild activities===
Training activities in the [[Warriors' Guild]] grant experience to [[Attack]], [[Strength]], or [[Defence]]. These activities include:
* The [[Warriors' Guild#Dummy room|dummy room]], for training Attack
* The [[Warriors' Guild#Shot Put room|shotput room]], for training Strength
* The [[Warriors' Guild#Catapult room|catapult room]], for training Defence

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* The activities are fairly safe due to minimal risk of damage.
* These activities can earn points that can be spent to fight [[cyclops]] and receive [[defender]]s.
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* Entrance to the Warriors' Guild requires a combined [[Attack]] and [[Strength]] level of 130, or level 99 in either one.
* The training activities do not give [[Constitution]] experience.
|}

===Soul Wars===
In the game of [[Soul Wars]], players do battle in order to eliminate each side's avatar.

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* Soul Wars is a safe activity. Players who die will not lose any items.
* [[Zeal]], awarded for completing a game, can give large amounts of experience, in addition to experience gained from fighting monsters or other players within the activity.
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* Each game takes 20 minutes, with a 3-minute wait in between.
* Higher [[Slayer]] levels are recommended in order to be better able to damage the avatar.
* Players who do not contribute to the game run the risk of being kicked and receiving no rewards.
* Players who don't join a clan have a smaller chance of winning.
|}

===TzHaar Fight Cave===
During the [[TzHaar Fight Cave]], players must single-handedly best wave after wave of unique [[TzHaar]] monsters, ultimately fighting the fearsome level 702 [[TzTok-Jad]].

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* The Fight Cave is a safe activity. Players who die will not lose any items.
* Even unsuccessful attempts will result in a [[tokkul]] reward.
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* Starting at wave 31, the Fight Cave becomes '''extremely''' difficult, if not outright impossible, to complete using only melee. The level 360 [[Ket-Zek]]s have devastating melee and Magic attacks, both of which they will use against players who are within melee range.
* The monsters in the Fight Cave do not drop anything.
*Players may find they are spending a considerable sum on consumables.
|}

===Clan Wars===
While at clan wars, it is best to play in the safe portal with non-degradeable armour. Do not play in the dangerous one as you will lose all items upon death unless you feel you are ready to risk your items.

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*Safe. Players who die will not lose any items.
*Players can kill other players as much as they want.
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*Players can use other parts of the combat triangle aganist you and interrupt combat.
*If using food, players will find they are spending a sum on consumables.
|}
===Enhanced Ice Titans===
If the player has progressed to the point in the quest The Ritual Of The Mahjarrat where they are fighting waves of Lucien's summoned minions, the player's stats will be boosted hugely and so they can hit the enhanced ice titans very hard. Effective training can be easily achieved by killing the titans then allowing themselves to be killed just before the last one dies so the process can be repeated. Death is not an issue as a player's gravestone is easily reached next to the ritual plateau. Some players claim this is the fastest melee xp in the game, even faster than the Castle Wars with reports of 300k xp per hour. To fully take advantage of this, it is suggested further progress in the quest is delayed as the reward is meagre compared to this.
{{Training guides}}
[[Category:Training Guides]]