PvM and combat in general is a major part of what makes Runescape 3 so great. Selecting the best RS3 capes for combat is just as important, allowing players to great the perfect melee gear, magic gear, ranged gear and necromancy gear. This guide will cover the best capes in Runescape 3 and how to obtain them.
What is the Best Cape in Runescape 3?
The Igneous Kal-Zuk is the best cape in RS3 for combat scenarios currently. It combines all four of the following capes; the Igneous Kal-Ket, Igneous Kal-Mej, Igneous Kal-Xil and the Igneous Kal-Mor, providing a +43 style bonus to all four attack styles. The Igneous Kal-Zuk can be obtained by completing a flawless hard mode TzKal-Zuk. Level 90 crafting is also required to make the cape, although this can be boosted.
The Igneous Kal-Zuk also offers the following passive effects when equipped:
- Overpower can now hit a target twice and its adrenaline cost is reduced to 60%.
- Omnipower will hit the target four times for between 90 and 180% ability damage, its adrenaline cost is also reduced to 60%.
- Deadshot will deal 42-210% of initial damage with 70% ability damage every 2 game ticks over the next 8.4 seconds. The adrenaline of deadshot is also reduced to 60%.
- Death skull will now bounce between two additional targets and its adrenaline cost is reduced to 60%.
What are the Best Capes for Melee?
- Igneous Kal-Ket
- TokHaar-Kal-Ket
- Max cape
- Abomination cape
Igneous Kal-Ket
The Igneous Kal-Ket is tied for the best melee cape in RS3. It provides +43 melee style bonus and can be obtained by killing TzKal-Zuk without using a checkpoint.
TokHaar-Kal-Ket
The TokHaar-Kal-Ket is the second strongest melee cape in RS3. It provides +33.5 melee style bonus and can be obtained by completing the Fight Kiln, with the majority of the damage being dealt using melee.
Max cape
The Max Cape is a hybrid cape that provides +31 style bonus to all combat types. It can be obtained by achieving level 99 in all skills. The same bonuses apply to the Completionist capes and Master Max cape.
Abomination cape
The Abomination cape is the strongest tradable melee cape in RS3. It requires level 75 defence to equip and provides +28.1 melee style bonus. It can be obtained naturally as a drop from the Abomination.
What are the Best Capes for Magic?
- Igneous Kal-Mej
- TokHaar-Kal-Mej
- Max cape
- God Capes
Igneous Kal-Mej
The Igneous Kal-Mej is tied for the best magic cape in RS3. It provides +43 magic style bonus and can be obtained by killing TzKal-Zuk without using a checkpoint.
TokHaar-Kal-Mej
The TokHaar-Kal-Mej is the second strongest magic cape in RS3. It provides +33.5 magic style bonus and can be obtained by completing the Fight Kiln, with the majority of the damage being dealt using magic.
Max cape
The Max Cape is a hybrid cape that provides +31 style bonus to all combat types. It can be obtained by achieving level 99 in all skills. The same bonuses apply to the Completionist capes and Master Max cape.
God capes
The God capes come in three forms, saradomin, guthix and zamorak. All three can be obtained from the Mage Arena minigame and provide a magic style bonus of +25 when worn by the player.
What are the Best Capes for Ranged?
- Igneous Kal-Xil
- TokHaar-Kal-Xil
- Max cape
- Ava’s alerter
Igneous Kal-Xil
The Igneous Kal-Xil is tied for the best ranged cape in RS3. It provides +43 ranged style bonus and can be obtained by killing TzKal-Zuk without using a checkpoint.
TokHaar-Kal-Xil
The TokHaar-Kal-Xil is the second strongest ranged cape in RS3. It provides +33.5 ranged style bonus and can be obtained by completing the Fight Kiln, with the majority of the damage being dealt using range.
Max cape
The Max Cape is a hybrid cape that provides +31 style bonus to all combat types. It can be obtained by achieving level 99 in all skills. The same bonuses apply to the Completionist capes and Master Max cape.
Ava’s alerter
The Ava’s alerter is a strong and easy to obtain ranged cape. It requires 50 ranged and completion of Do No Evil Quest. It provides 26.3 ranged style bonus when worn in combat.
What are the Best Capes for Necromancy?
- Igneous Kal-Mor
- TokHaar-Kal-Mor
- Max cape
- Ardougne Cloak 4
Igneous Kal-Mor
The Igneous Kal-Mor is tied for the best necromancy cape in RS3. It provides +43 necromancy style bonus and can be obtained by killing TzKal-Zuk without using a checkpoint.
TokHaar-Kal-Mor
The TokHaar-Kal-Mor is the second strongest necromancy cape in RS3. It provides +33.5 necromancy style bonus and can be obtained by completing the Fight Kiln, with the majority of the damage being dealt using necromancy.
Max cape
The Max Cape is a hybrid cape that provides +31 style bonus to all combat types. It can be obtained by achieving level 99 in all skills. The same bonuses apply to the Completionist capes and Master Max cape.
Ardougne Cloak 4
The Ardougne Cloak 4 is a reward that is given to a player who has completed all of the Ardougne achievements. It is a hybrid cape that provides +21.6 bonus to all styles including necromancy.