Sal's Realm of RuneScape
Special Weapon Attacks
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Some of the various RuneScape weaponry have special attacks that Members can use against their opponents in battle. Depending on the weapon, it may boost your stats, pack an extra-hard punch, or hit your enemy multiple times.


The Basics

Combat menu iconCertain weapons will have the option to use its Special Attack from within the combat interface menu. To get to this menu, just click on the crossed swords icon,Combat Attack Style menu next to the stats bar icon. This is where you'll see your fighting style, along with the Special Attack bar at the bottom of the menu.

Using a Special Attack

When you click on the Special Attack bar, your character will use the weapon's attack, as long as you have enough energy for the attack. You'll notice that before you use an attack, the bar will be completely filled up. After using an attack, some (or all) of the energy will be used up, depending on the weapon. As long as you have enough energy for the Special Attack, your character will use it.

Energy will refill slowly, so it may take awhile before being able to use a special attack again. Some weapons will use up more energy than others, so you may be able to use an attack several times before you'll have to wait.


Dragon Weapons

Dragon Dagger

Name: Puncture
Special Attack Energy: 25%

Two very fast blows are dealt using the dagger, and your damage and accuracy are moderately increased.

Draggon Dagger Special

Dragon Mace

Name: Shatter
Special Attack Energy: 25%

This is a very powerful attack using the Dragon Mace, however your speed and accuracy will be greatly reduced.

Dragon Mace Special

Dragon Battleaxe

Name: Rampage
Special Attack Energy:100%

This special is another very powerful attack. Your Strength will be greatly increased, while all other combat stats including Defense, Attack, Magic and Ranged are decreased.

Dragon Baxe Special

Dragon Spear

Name: Shove
Special Attack Energy: 25%

This attack forces your opponent back and stuns them, although no damage is done.

Dragons Spear Special

Dragon Scimitar

Name: Sever
Special Attack Energy: 60%

This is a more accurate attack, and it will stop your opponent from using any protection Prayers for 5 seconds if it's successful.

Dragon Scimitar Special

Dragon Halberd

Name: Sweep
Special Attack Energy: 33%

An incredibly powerful slashing attack. On large-sized monsters, you can hit twice for added damage.

Dragon Halberd Special

Dragon Sword

Name: Cleave
Special Attack Energy: 25%

This is just an extra-powerful and quick attack on your opponent.

Dragon Sword Special

Dragon Axe (Hatchet)

Name: Clobber
Special Attack Energy: 100%

This attack will lower your enemy's magic and defense stats when you hit them.

Dragon hatchet special attack

Dragon 2-Handed Sword

Name: Powerstab
Special Attack Energy: 60%

This attacks creates an area of energy that causes up to 14 damage to any nearby enemies.


Ranged Weapons

Magic Longbow

Name: Powershot
Special Attack Energy: 35%

A very large accuracy increase bonus is given when you use this special.

Magic Longbow Special

Magic Shortbow

Name: Snap Shot
Special Attack Energy: 55%

Two speedy shots will be fired at your opponent, but your accuracy will be decreased.

Magic Shortbow Special

Magic Composite Bow

Name: Super Power Shot
Special Attack Energy: 45%

Fires a single shot with the normal power you would get from a Crystal Bow.

Magic Composite Bow special

Seercull Bow

Name: Soulshot
Special Attack Energy: 100%

This will temporarily decrease your enemy's magic level by the amount of damage you cause to them.

Seercull Bow Special

Rune Throwing Axe

Name: Soulshot
Special Attack Energy: 10% Per enemy hit.

In a multi-way combat zone, the axes will bounce from target to target, causing damage to each monster it hits.

Rune Throwing Axe Special

Dorgeshuun Crossbow

Name: Snipe
Special Attack Energy: 80%

Like the Bone Dagger's special, this attack will lower your opponent's defense temporarily by the amount you inflict on him or her.


Other Weapons

Rune Claws

Name: Impale
Special Attack Energy: 25%

This attack will be more powerful than a regular one, but your speed will be slower as well.

Rune Claws Special

Abyssal Whip

Name: Energy Drain
Special Attack Energy: 50%

This attack is more accurate, and if it's successful, 10% of your opponent's energy will be transferred to your character.

Abyssal Whip Special

Granite Maul

Name: Quick Smash
Special Attack Energy: 50%

A faster attack, without any fancy special effects.

Granite Maul Special

Excalibur

Name: Sanctuary
Special Attack Energy: 100%

This attack bolsters your defense stat for a short time.

Excalibur Special

Darklight

Name: Weaken
Special Attack Energy: 50%

If you hit an enemy with this attack, their attack, defense and strength will be lowered.

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Rod of Ivandis

Name: Retainer
Special Attack Energy: 10%

This special attack just works on Vampire Juvinates east of Burgh De Rott. It stuns them in the air in order for you to use a Balance Potion on them. Each Rod of Ivandis can do the special attack 10 times before the Rod crumbles to dust.

Rod of Ivandis Special

Bone Dagger

Name: Backstab
Special Attack Energy: 80%

Lowers your opponent's defense level by the amount of damage you inflict on him or her. So if you hit a 10, their defense is decreased by 10.

Barrelchest Anchor

Name: Sunder
Special Attack Energy: 50%

This attack doubles your chance to hit. A successful hit will lower either your enemy's Defence, Attack, Ranged or Magic level by 10% of the damage caused.

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Ancient Mace

Name: Favour of the War God
Special Attack Energy: 100%

Ignores melee protect, recharges you prayer by the amount of your hit, for example if you hit a 10 you will get 10 prayer points, It doesn't stack on top of your prayer level.

Ancient mace special attack

Brine Sabre

Name: Liquify
Special Attack Energy: 85%

This special attack is only useable Underwater. Monsters found underwater include Giant Crabs and Mudskippers, which are found in the Mogre Camp (the camp used in Recipe for Disaster). Zombie Pirates can also be found underwater and they are located on Harmony. This special attack doubles your chance of hitting, and a quarter of what you hit is added to Attack, Strength and Defense.


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