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Brutus

Free-to-play cow boss in Lumbridge after The Ides of Milk; the friendliest first boss in the game. Early game

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Requirements

  • ? The Ides of Milk

Typical levels

  • ? Attack 20
  • ? Strength 20
  • ? Defence 20

A guide, not a rule: people kill Brutus lower with practice.

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Gear tiers

Full strategy on the OSRS Wiki ↗

Best first, from the wiki's Brutus strategy page.

Melee (free-to-play)Ranged (free-to-play)Magic (free-to-play)Melee (high level)
Head
  1. 1Torva full helmDharok's helm
  2. 2Neitiznot faceguardOathplate helm
  3. 3Void melee helm
  4. 4Blood Moon helmHelm of Neitiznot
Neck
  1. 1Amulet of rancour
  2. 2Amulet of tortureAmulet of strength
  3. 3Amulet of furyBonecrusher necklace
  4. 4Amulet of glory
Ammo
  1. 1Rada's blessing 4
  2. 2God blessingRada's blessing 3Rada's blessing 2
Body
  1. 1Torva platebodyDharok's platebody
  2. 2Bandos chestplate
  3. 3Elite void top
  4. 4Obsidian platebody
Spec / switch
  1. 1Crystal halberdDragon clawsBurning claws
  2. 2Dragon dagger
Cape
  1. 1Infernal cape
  2. 2Fire cape
Feet
  1. 1Avernic treads (max)
  2. 2Primordial boots
  3. 3Dragon boots
  4. 4Guardian bootsGranite boots
Legs
  1. 1Torva platelegsDharok's platelegs
  2. 2Bandos tassets
  3. 3Elite void robe
  4. 4Obsidian platelegs
Hands
  1. 1Ferocious gloves
  2. 2Barrows gloves
  3. 3Rune glovesVoid knight gloves
  4. 4Regen braceletCombat bracelet
Shield
  1. 1Avernic defender
  2. 2Dragonfire shieldDragon defender
  3. 3Rune defenderAntler guardToktz-ket-xil
Ring
  1. 1Ultor ring
  2. 2Berserker ring (i)
Weapon
  1. 1Scythe of ViturDharok's greataxe
  2. 2Soulreaper axeInquisitor's mace
  3. 3Blade of SaeldorGhrazi rapierDual macuahuitl
  4. 4Noxious halberdAbyssal tentacleAbyssal whip

Gear data: OSRS Wiki (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0), imported 2026-10-05. Typical levels and requirements reviewed 5 Oct 2026. Prices: OSRS Wiki real-time prices.