Ranged

Ranged fighting is the art of combat with projectile weapons. Many of the weapons used by rangers can be constructed by players using the fletching skill. Many of the ranged armours can be constructed by players using the crafting skill.

Ranging armour is constructed of lightweight materials to enable rangers to move and fire their weapons effectively. While mostly intended for ranging, these armors are common among meleers due to the fact that they can give decent defence while being lightweight as well. Materials for armour include cowhide and various dragonhide leathers, as well as snakeskin.[1] Specialty pieces, including a Robin Hood hat and boots, are also available.

Ranging weaponry consists of bows and crossbows, as well as thrown weapons, such as knives, darts, and javelins. Bows are made of different types of wood with metal fittings and come in short, long, composite, and ogre variants. Arrows used as ammunition for bows can be constructed by players from wooden shafts with metal arrowheads. Crossbow bolts can be tipped with gemstones, which can then be magically enchanted for additional effects, such as poison or ice damage.[2]

The ranging skill is useful because it allows the player to attack from a distance or across a fence instead of close up melee fighting. Ranging can also be used at "shortcuts" across the map that allow players to cross rivers or fences more easily.