Ranged

Ranged is a combat skill that uses a variety of different weapons, such as a shortbow, longbow, knifes, darts, javelins and thrown axes with ranged, just like with magic, it's possible to kill your enemy from a distance. This can give an archer an advantage in combat, most importantly when it is vital to get the first hit in such activities as the Duel Arena and Player killing. It is important to remember that mages have a weakness to ranged attacks and meleers have the advantage over rangers; this is called the combat triangle.
Ranged Level Up Sound. 
==Attack Styles==
Ranged has the three attack styles: Rapid, Accurate, and Long Range. These all allow for xp gains in these skills: ranged, hitpoints, and (for long range) defence. The attack style that gives the fastest xp gain is the rapid attack style. The Accurate style is not as fast as the Rapid style, but allows players to hit harder.
If you find you are out of range for a particualr target, switching to the Long Ranged style often allows you to attack them. Using the Long Ranged setting allows you to shoot eight squares away instead of the limit of six for the other two styles. If you wish to remain level 1 defence, then you should take care not to use Long Ranged as you will gain defence xp.
==Ranged Bonus==
Ranged armour offers the highest ranged and magic defence bonuses. Short bows are recomended over longbows because they hit quicker when an opponent is up close. However this rule is reversed when you are shooting from a long distance. Rangers can use equipment such as amulets to increase bonuses and special prayers.
==Ranged Weapons==
Main article: Bow (weapon) 
===Bows===
Bows are the most popular ranged weapon. They require two hands to wield, but because of their lack of a shield, some might opt for an alternative that allows for the use of a shield. The most powerful bow is the crystal bow, while the weakest is the bow.
The most popular type of arrows, which are the ammunition used for bows, is generally Iron arrows because of how cheap it is, but richer players can choose rune.
For a new player starting out, the best bow is the shortbow, until they reach around level 30 ranged and can change for a maple shortbow. The best bow that can be bought without the need of a quest is the magic shortbow, wieldable at level 50 ranged. The longbow versions of these items have the same power as a shortbow, although they do not preform as well in short distances.
Icon	Name 	Ranged Level
 	Shortbow 	1
 	Longbow 	1
 	Oak Shortbow 	5
 	Oak Longbow 	5
 	Ogre Bow 	30
 	Composite Ogre Bow	30
 	Willow Shortbow 	20
 	Willow Longbow 	20
 	Seercull Bow 	50
 	Maple Shortbow 	39
 	Maple 	30
 	Yew Shortbow 	40
 	Yew Longbow 	40
 	Crystal Bow 	70
 	Magic Shortbow 	50
 	Magic Longbow 	50
===Arrows===
Main article: Arrow
Arrow Type 	Level/bow
Bronze Arrow 	1 Normal Bow
Iron Arrow 	1 Normal Bow
Steel Arrow 	5 Oak Bow
Mithril Arrow	20 Willow Bow
Adamant Arrow	30 Maple Bow
Rune Arrow 	50 Magic Bow
===Throwing weapons===
The requirement to wield these is the Tourist Trap quest.
====Knives====
Main article: Throwing knives 
Name 	Level
Bronze Knife 	1
Iron Knife 	1
Steel Knife 	5
Black Knife 	10
Mithril Knife	20
Adamant Knife	30
Rune Knife 	40
====Darts====
Main article: Dart 
Name 	Level
Bronze Dart 	1
Iron Dart 	1
Steel Dart 	5
Black Dart 	10
Mithril Dart	20
Adamant Dart	30
Rune Dart 	40
====Javelins====
Main article: Javelins 
Name 	Level
Bronze Javelin 	1
Iron Javelin 	1
Steel Javelin 	5
Black Javelin 	10
Mithril Javelin	20
Adamant Javelin	30
Rune Javelin 	40
====Thrownaxes====
Main article: Thrown axes 
Name 	Level
Bronze Thrownaxe 	1
Iron Thrownaxe 	1
Steel Thrownaxe 	5
Mithril Thrownaxe	20
Adamant Thrownaxe	30
Rune Thrownaxe 	40
====TokTz-xil-ul====
TokTz-xil-ul, also known as obsidian throwing rings, require 60 range to use. They are the strongest form of thown weapon in 2006scape. The only way to obtain them is as a drop from TzHaar-Xil or by purchasing them from TzHaar-Hur-Tel's Equipment Store.
===Dwarf Multicannon===
Main article: Dwarf multicannon
Unlike any other weapon in the game, the cannon can hit up to 30 consistantly against a group of monsters reguardless of their level. This cannon is a useful tool for slayer tasks as it kills so quickly.
The cannon requires cannonballs to fire, both of which can be bought from other players. Cannonballscan be made with steel bars at level 35 Smithing. The cannon can not be created, but can be bought after the completion of the Dwarf Cannon quest.
==Armour==
===Leather Armour===
Main article: Leather equipment 
Icon	Name 	Ranged Level	Defence Level
 	Cowl 	1 	1
 	Vambraces 	1 	1
 	Leather Body 	1 	1
 	
Hardleather Body 	10 	10
 	
Studded Leather Body	20 	
20
 	Studded Leather Chaps	20 	20
 	Coif 	20 	20
===Snakeskin Armour===
Main article: Snakeskin armour 
Icon	Name 	Ranged Level	Defence Level
 	Snakeskin Boots 	30 	30
 	Snakeskin Vambraces	30 	30
 	
Snakeskin Bandana 	30 	30
 	
Snakeskin Chaps 	30 	30
 	Snakeskin Body 	30 	30
===Dragonhide Armour===
Main article: Dragonhide armour
Dragonhide armour, made out of dragonhide and is some of the strongest ranged armour worn for ranged.
Icon	Name 	Ranged Level	Defence Level
 	Green d'hide chaps 	40 	0
 	Green d'hide vambraces	40 	0
 	Green d'hide body 	40 	40
 	Blue Body 	50 	50
 	Blue Chaps 	50 	0
 	Blue Vambraces 	50 	0
 	Red Body 	60 	55
 	Red Chaps 	60 	0
 	Red Vambraces 	60 	0
 	Black Body 	70 	60
 	Black Chaps 	70 	0
 	Black Vambraces 	70 	0
===Other Useful ranged items===
*Archer Helm
*Robin Hood Hat
*Ranger Boots
*Archer Ring
===Making Ranged items===
*See Fletching 
*See crafting 
Category:Skills
Category:Ranged