The ring slot is one of the most straightforward but impactful equipment slots to upgrade in Old School RuneScape. A simple ring can provide a massive boost to your damage output. With the release of Desert Treasure II, the top-tier options have been completely redefined, creating a new pinnacle of power for end-game players.

This guide will break down the best rings in the game, from the essential mid-game upgrades to the new best-in-slot champions.

S-Tier: The Best-in-Slot Offensive Rings (DT2)

These rings, all dropped by the bosses from Desert Treasure II, are the absolute best offensive rings for their respective styles. They are major end-game upgrades and carry a hefty price tag.

  • Ultor Ring
    • For: Melee (Overall)
    • Bonus: +12 Strength
    • Why it's the best: This is the king of melee rings. It provides the highest Strength bonus in the game, making it a direct and powerful upgrade over the Berserker Ring for maximizing your DPS.
  • Magus Ring
    • For: Magic
    • Bonus: +15 Magic Attack, 2% Magic Damage
    • Why it's the best: A huge upgrade over the Seers Ring, providing both superior accuracy and a coveted magic damage bonus. Essential for maxed mages.
  • Venator Ring
    • For: Ranged
    • Bonus: +10 Ranged Attack, +2 Ranged Strength
    • Why it's the best: A direct upgrade to the Archers Ring, offering more accuracy and a Ranged Strength bonus, which is a very rare stat.
  • Bellator Ring
    • For: Melee (Slash)
    • Bonus: +20 Slash Attack
    • Why it's the best: While the Ultor ring is best for general strength, the Bellator ring provides the highest accuracy bonus for slash weapons. This makes it the best-in-slot choice when using weapons like the Scythe of Vitur or Blade of Saeldor.

A-Tier: The Essential Imbued Rings

For 99% of players, these imbued Fremennik rings are the true best-in-slot. They are the foundation of any high-level setup and should be a top priority for any account.

  • Berserker Ring (i)
    • For: Melee
    • Bonus: +8 Strength
    • Why it's essential: Before the Ultor Ring, this was the undisputed king. The +8 Strength bonus is a massive DPS increase and is a non-negotiable part of any serious melee setup.
  • Archers Ring (i)
    • For: Ranged
    • Bonus: +8 Ranged Attack
    • Why it's essential: The standard for all Ranged combat, providing a crucial accuracy boost.
  • Seers Ring (i)
    • For: Magic
    • Bonus: +8 Magic Attack
    • Why it's essential: The go-to ring for Magic users, significantly increasing the chance your spells will land.

B-Tier: Powerful Niche & Defensive Rings

These rings are best-in-slot for specific situations where pure DPS isn't the only goal.

  • Lightbearer
    • Source: Tombs of Amascut
    • Why it's great: Doubles the regeneration rate of your special attack energy. It is the best ring to use for any activity that revolves around frequent special attacks (e.g., bossing with a Dragon Warhammer).
  • Ring of Suffering (i)
    • Source: Zenyte jewelry
    • Why it's great: The best defensive ring in the game. It offers high defensive stats, a prayer bonus, and a recoil effect. It's the top choice for content where you take consistent damage, like at Zulrah.

How to Imbue Your Rings

Imbuing a Fremennik ring doubles its offensive bonus. It is not optional; it is essential. You can imbue your rings using reward points from:

  • Nightmare Zone (NMZ)
  • Soul Wars
  • PvP Arena

Your gear progression is clear: obtain the Fremennik rings, imbue them immediately, and then, as a final end-game goal, save up for the incredibly powerful DT2 rings.

Ready to take on the Dagannoth Kings for your first Fremennik ring?

→ Our Dagannoth Kings Guide can show you the way. → Need to fund that ring purchase? Buy OSRS Gold here.