The antler guard is a members' offensive tribrid shield that requires only 50 Prayer to wield. It gives +15 to all three melee attack styles, +9 magic and +9 ranged attack, plus +5 Strength, +2 ranged Strength and +5 Prayer — but penalises every defence by -15, so it's worn for damage, not survival. It drops from the custodian stalkers in the Stalker Den and trades around 880K on the Grand Exchange.
Equipment bonuses
The antler guard is built for offence over defence. It hands you +15 stab, slash and crush attack alongside +9 magic and +9 ranged attack, making it the rare shield that boosts every combat style at once.
Attack bonuses
Defence bonuses
Other bonuses
That offence comes at a cost: every defensive stat sits at -15, so the guard is best in fights where you won't take many hits. The +5 Strength, +2 ranged Strength and +5 Prayer bonuses round out a damage-first shield that asks only 50 Prayer to equip.
Grand Exchange price history
How to get the antler guard
The antler guard is a drop from the custodian stalkers in the Stalker Den near Auburnvale, added with the Varlamore: The Final Dawn update. There is no shop or recipe — you fight for it on a Slayer task or as a regular kill.
- Mature custodian stalker — drops it at 1/800, requires level 67 Slayer to kill.
- Elder custodian stalker — drops it at 1/650, requires level 76 Slayer to kill.
Because it's tradeable, you can also skip the grind and buy it on the Grand Exchange for roughly 880K instead. Check the boss gear finder to see where its offensive profile actually earns a slot.
Is the antler guard worth it?
The antler guard is a niche, situational shield, not an all-purpose upgrade. Its melee bonuses sit between an adamant and a rune defender, its ranged bonus between an unholy book and a book of law, and its magic bonus between an elemental tome and a book of darkness — so it's a jack-of-all-trades that trails the dedicated best-in-slot option for any single style.
What makes it worth carrying is the combination: one shield that adds attack and Strength across melee, ranged and magic, plus +5 Prayer, for only 50 Prayer to wield. The catch is the -15 to every defence. Wear it when you out-damage or out-pray the incoming hits and want a free offensive boost; reach for a dragon defender or defensive shield when you actually need to tank. For prayer-heavy setups, pair it from the prayer gear page.
Antler guard FAQ
What level do you need to wear the antler guard?
You only need level 50 Prayer to wield the antler guard — there's no Defence or Attack requirement, which is unusual for a shield this offensive.
How do you get the antler guard?
It's a drop from the custodian stalkers in the Stalker Den near Auburnvale. The mature custodian stalker (67 Slayer) drops it at 1/800 and the elder custodian stalker (76 Slayer) drops it at 1/650. You can also buy it on the Grand Exchange since it's tradeable.
What are the antler guard's bonuses?
It gives +15 to stab, slash and crush attack, +9 magic attack and +9 ranged attack, plus +5 Strength, +2 ranged Strength and +5 Prayer. Every defensive stat is -15, so it trades defence for offence across all three combat styles.
Why does the antler guard lower your defence?
It's designed as an offensive shield. The -15 to all defences is the intended trade-off for boosting attack and Strength in every style, so it's recommended only when you don't expect to be hit often.
How much is the antler guard worth?
It trades for roughly 880K on the Grand Exchange. The price moves with supply, so check the live price tracker above for the current value.
Does the antler guard have a special attack?
No. The antler guard has no special attack — it's a passive stat-boosting shield, not a spec weapon.
Update history
The antler guard was added back to the custodian stalker's drop tables.
The antler guard was made unobtainable due to its erroneous removal from the custodian stalker's drop tables.
The item's stats were changed to reflect the correct values from the blog: -15 to all defences (instead of -25) and +5 Prayer (instead of +4).
Source: OSRS Wiki — Antler guard (Changes).
