Osmumten's Fang vs. Ghrazi Rapier: Which is Better? | Tons of XP Blog
It's a clash of the stab weapons. We compare the Osmumten's Fang and the Ghrazi Rapier, breaking down their unique mechanics to declare the true king of stab DPS.
In the world of one-handed stab weapons, a new challenger has emerged to contest the long-held throne of the Ghrazi Rapier. The Osmumten's Fang, a reward from the Tombs of Amascut, boasts a unique passive that completely changes the DPS calculation. So, which one is truly better?
The answer, as is often the case in OSRS, is: "it depends." This guide will break down the strengths and weaknesses of each weapon.
The Ghrazi Rapier: The King of Consistency
For a long time, the Ghrazi Rapier was the undisputed best-in-slot stab weapon.
- Stats: It has a high Stab Attack bonus (+94) and a high Strength bonus (+89).
- Strength: The Rapier's high Strength bonus is its main advantage. Strength directly increases your maximum hit, and against monsters with lower defence, hitting harder is the key to DPS.
- Summary: A powerful, straightforward weapon that excels when accuracy is not a major issue.
Osmumten's Fang: The High-Defence Specialist
The Osmumten's Fang introduced a completely new mechanic to the game.
- Stats: It has a higher Stab Attack bonus (+105) but a lower Strength bonus (+75) than the Rapier.
- Unique Passive: The Fang has two special effects:
- Damage Range: Its damage rolls are always between 15% and 85% of your max hit (excluding a 0), making its damage more consistent.
- Double Accuracy Roll: This is the game-changer. When you attack, the game checks your accuracy once. If you would have missed, it performs a second accuracy check. This gives you a second chance to hit, making the Fang incredibly accurate against high-defence targets.
The Head-to-Head Comparison
Because of their unique properties, one weapon will be definitively better than the other depending on your target's defence level.
Scenario | Winner | Reason |
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Low-to-Mid Defence Monsters (General Slayer, Dagannoth Kings, Saradomin GWD) | Ghrazi Rapier | In these fights, both weapons are very accurate. The Rapier's higher Strength bonus means it will have a higher max hit, resulting in more DPS. |
High-Defence Bosses (Corporeal Beast, Nex, Theatre of Blood, Tombs of Amascut) | Osmumten's Fang | In these fights, accuracy is the biggest problem. The Fang's double accuracy roll provides far more consistent hits than the Rapier, and this consistency outweighs the Rapier's slightly higher max hit. |
Vorkath | Ghrazi Rapier | Vorkath has a relatively low Defence level for a boss, making the Rapier's higher max hit more valuable. (Though the Dragon Hunter Lance is better than both). |
The Verdict
- For high-defence bossing, which constitutes much of the OSRS end-game, the Osmumten's Fang is the superior weapon. Its unique passive makes it the most reliable stab weapon against the game's toughest opponents.
- For mid-level content, Slayer, or anywhere with lower defences, the Ghrazi Rapier's higher Strength bonus will give it the edge.
Given its lower price point and its dominance in the most challenging PvM encounters, the Osmumten's Fang is often considered the more valuable and versatile of the two for players pushing into the end-game.
Ready to test these weapons in the game's toughest challenges?
→ Our Theatre of Blood Guide will prepare you for the raid. → Fund your weapon of choice by Buying OSRS Gold.