The rune warhammer is a free-to-play crush weapon that needs only 40 Strength and no Attack level to wield. It swings on a 6-tick (3.6s) attack speed with +53 crush and +62 strength, and uniquely for a rune weapon it skips the Attack requirement entirely. That makes it a staple knockout weapon for F2P strength pures. You can smith it at 94 Smithing from 3 runite bars, buy it from shops, or earn it on the Grand Exchange for a few thousand coins.
Equipment bonuses
The rune warhammer's defining bonuses are +53 crush attack and +62 strength, with negative stab and slash accuracy that lock it into the crush style.
Attack bonuses
Defence bonuses
Other bonuses
It attacks once every 6 ticks (3.6 seconds) and needs only 40 Strength to wield, with no Attack requirement.
Grand Exchange price history
How to get the rune warhammer
There are three ways to get a rune warhammer:
- Smithing — make one at level 94 Smithing using 3 runite bars on an anvil, granting 225 Smithing experience. The level is boostable.
- Shops — it stocks in several weapon shops, so you can buy one directly in-game.
- Grand Exchange — the simplest route. It is tradeable with a buy limit of 70 every 4 hours; check the live price and history chart above for the current cost.
It is also a reward item used in the Raspberry hard emote Treasure Trail step inside the Fishing Guild bank, alongside an elemental shield and blue d'hide chaps.
Is the rune warhammer worth it?
The rune warhammer is the second strongest warhammer in the game — better than the adamant warhammer, but weaker than the dragon warhammer. Its real niche is free-to-play: because it needs 40 Strength and no Attack level, it is a popular knockout weapon for F2P strength pures who want a high-strength hit without raising Attack.
Its slow 6-tick speed and crush-only profile mean it is outclassed by faster, more accurate weapons such as the rune scimitar for general training. As a crush option it sits below the dragon warhammer, and members have far stronger choices. For comparable rune-tier melee, the rune scimitar trades raw strength for a much faster slash attack. Plan loadouts with the boss gear finder and browse more weapons on the melee gear page.
Rune warhammer FAQ
What level do you need for the rune warhammer?
It requires only 40 Strength to wield, with no Attack requirement — unusual for a rune weapon. To smith your own, you need 94 Smithing.
How do you make a rune warhammer?
At level 94 Smithing, use 3 runite bars on an anvil with a hammer. Each warhammer gives 225 Smithing experience, and the level is boostable.
Is the rune warhammer members only?
No. The rune warhammer is available in free-to-play and is tradeable on the Grand Exchange.
Is the rune warhammer good?
It is the second strongest warhammer, behind the dragon warhammer and ahead of the adamant warhammer. Its main use is as a knockout weapon for F2P strength pures, since it gives +62 strength while needing no Attack level. For general training the faster rune scimitar is usually better.
Does the rune warhammer have a special attack?
No. The rune warhammer has no special attack. The dragon warhammer is the warhammer known for its defence-reducing special.
How much is a rune warhammer worth?
It trades for only a few thousand coins. See the live price and history chart above for the current Grand Exchange value, which moves over time.
Update history
Source: OSRS Wiki — Rune warhammer (Changes).
