OSRS Obor Guide: How to Defeat the Hill Giant Boss
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Obor is the Hill Giant boss in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) and one of the first bosses accessible to free-to-play players. With simple mechanics and valuable drops, Obor is a great boss for beginners. This guide covers everything you need to know to defeat Obor, from the gear you need to tactics for a smooth and successful fight.
Requirements
Giant Key: You’ll need a Giant Key to enter Obor’s lair. Keys are dropped by Hill Giants, commonly found in Edgeville Dungeon and other free-to-play areas.
Recommended Stats: At least 50+ Attack, Strength, and Defense are recommended for an easier fight. Lower stats are manageable, but more challenging.
Getting to Obor
Enter Edgeville Dungeon: Head to the Hill Giant area in Edgeville Dungeon, south of the Varrock lodestone.
Use the Giant Key: At the southern end of the Hill Giant room, use the Giant Key to enter Obor’s lair.
Recommended Gear
Since Obor uses strong melee attacks, focus on armor that provides solid defense. Here are some setups for free-to-play players:
Helmet: Iron Full Helm or better
Body and Legs: Rune Platebody and Platelegs if possible
Weapon: Rune Scimitar for optimal DPS (Mithril or Adamant if your stats are lower)
Shield: Rune Kiteshield for extra defense
Food: Bring high-healing food like Lobsters or Swordfish
Extras: Attack and Strength Potions (optional for a slight boost)
Obor’s Attack Style
Obor uses two primary attack types:
Melee Attacks: Obor’s regular attacks can hit hard, so using Protect from Melee will reduce damage.
Knockback Attack: Occasionally, Obor will knock you back, dealing moderate damage and pushing you away from him.
Strategy for Defeating Obor
Activate Protect from Melee: If you have 43+ Prayer, activate Protect from Melee at the start of the fight to block his melee attacks.
Stay Close and Attack: Obor’s knockback will push you back occasionally, so quickly move back in and keep attacking. The closer you stay, the more consistently you can deal damage.
Watch Your Health: Obor’s attacks can hit for significant damage. Keep an eye on your health and eat Lobsters or Swordfish as needed.
Use Potions Wisely: If you brought Strength or Attack Potions, use them at the start to boost your damage output for a quicker kill.
Notable Drops
Obor has a variety of drops, with some valuable items worth farming:
Hill Giant Club: A rare drop that’s valuable in the Grand Exchange.
Rune Armor: Occasionally drops rune items like kiteshields and full helms.
Common Drops: Coins, runes, and various seeds add up over multiple kills.
Final Tips
Use Caution if You’re Low-Level: If you’re at lower combat stats, make sure to have plenty of food, as Obor’s attacks can hit high.
Farm Giant Keys Efficiently: Hill Giants drop Giant Keys frequently, so farming them in Edgeville Dungeon can give you a steady supply of keys for Obor kills.
Obor is a straightforward boss with valuable loot, making him a great target for players new to OSRS bossing.
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