OSRS Sailing New Weapons Guide
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The Sailing update doesn’t just bring boats, it also delivers a handful of powerful new weapons straight from the sea. From mid-level melee blades to unique ranged off-hands, every drop has a place in your loadout.
New Weapon Drops Overview
Each major creature introduced through Sailing comes with its own signature drop. Here’s a breakdown of the new combat gear and how it fits into your setup.
Horn of Plenty
The Horn of Plenty is a hybrid skilling and combat off-hand. It requires 50 Hunter to equip and can be charged using Gryphon Feathers.
When charged, it grants an invisible +4 Hunter boost and when uncharged it still provides +2. You can toggle an effect that gives a 1 in 10 chance to double a Hunter catch, using an extra feather when it triggers. While not a combat powerhouse, it’s a useful utility slot for hybrid builds or mid-game training setups.
Gleaming Rapier
Dropped by the Shellbane Gryphon, this Tier 65 melee weapon sits between the Dragon Sword and the Zamorakian Hasta. It requires 65 Attack to wield and 70 Smithing plus Giant’s Foundry completion to polish from its tarnished form.
It’s the best mid-level stab option, perfect for players bridging into high-tier content. Its stats favor stab damage and it attacks every 5 ticks, giving a smooth DPS feel.
Aquanite Hopper
The Aquanite Hopper is a Ranged off-hand crafted from an Aquanite Tendon and a Mithril Bar. It provides a 10% chance for crossbows to fire twice. The second bolt has reduced accuracy and damage but adds solid burst potential for mid-level crossbow users.
It’s a perfect stepping stone before acquiring the Twisted Buckler, designed for offensive setups where shields aren’t needed.
Strykewyrm Drops
Lava Strykewyrms now drop Dragon Sheets and Strykewyrm Bones. The Dragon Sheets are crafting materials for advanced shipbuilding parts, while the bones give 60 Prayer XP, sitting neatly between Wyrm and Dragon Bones.
Frost Dragon Gear
Frost Dragons on Grimstone drop Dragon Sheets and Frost Dragon Bones. The bones grant 100 Prayer XP, making them the new premium training option. While not a direct weapon drop, they’re used in ship upgrades and for crafting higher-tier tools linked to Sailing. It is important to note these do not drop burbs at all.
| Weapon | Type | Source | Requirement | Special Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horn of Plenty | Off-hand (Hunter) | Gryphons | 50 Hunter | +4 Hunter boost when charged |
| Gleaming Rapier | Melee | Shellbane Gryphon | 65 Attack, 70 Smithing | Tier 65 stab weapon |
| Aquanite Hopper | Off-hand (Ranged) | Aquanites | 78 Slayer | 10% chance to double crossbow bolt |
| Dragon Sheet | Material | Strykewyrms, Frost Dragons | 60+ Sailing | Used for shipbuilding upgrades |
| Strykewyrm Bones | Prayer Item | Lava Strykewyrms | 62 Slayer | 60 Prayer XP |
| Frost Dragon Bones | Prayer Item | Frost Dragons | 87 Sailing | 100 Prayer XP |
Final Blurb
The Sailing expansion adds some of the best new mid-tier weapons in years. Each item pushes a different combat style, giving PvMers and skillers alike more reasons to explore the open seas. Between the polished Gleaming Rapier and the tactical Aquanite Hopper, there’s a clear route to gear progression for every kind of adventurer... Or pirate.
FAQ
What’s the best new weapon from Sailing?
The Gleaming Rapier stands out as the strongest new melee option, offering high stab accuracy and power for mid-tier players.
How do you charge the Horn of Plenty?
Use Gryphon Feathers dropped by regular or superior Gryphons to recharge it.
Is the Aquanite Hopper better than the Twisted Buckler?
No, it’s designed as a mid-game option for crossbow users, not an end-game replacement.
Do the new bones affect shipbuilding?
No, but the Dragon Sheets dropped by Strykewyrms and Frost Dragons are used for high-tier ship upgrades.
Are these weapons tradable?
Yes, all of the main drops like the Horn of Plenty, Gleaming Rapier, and Aquanite Hopper are tradeable on release.
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