The bellator ring is one of the four ancient (DT2) rings and the best melee-accuracy ring in OSRS, boasting the highest slash attack bonus of any ring at +20 slash plus +6 strength. There is no level requirement to wear it, but you must have killed the Whisperer at least once (during Desert Treasure II - The Fallen Empire). It is crafted from the bellator vestige, an untradeable drop from the Whisperer at an effective 1/512. As a tradeable endgame ring it sits around 27M on the Grand Exchange.
Equipment bonuses
The bellator ring's defining numbers are +20 slash attack and +6 melee strength — the strongest slash bonus on any ring in the game, beating the imbued warrior ring by +12. It carries no defensive, magic or ranged bonuses, so it is a pure offensive slash-accuracy ring.
Attack bonuses
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Other bonuses
There is no skill requirement to wear the ring, only one kill on the Whisperer; crafting it yourself needs 90 Magic and 80 Crafting (both boostable).
Grand Exchange price history
How to get the bellator ring
You cannot buy the bellator ring's components as a shortcut to crafting — the key piece, the bellator vestige, is an untradeable drop from the Whisperer, the third boss of Desert Treasure II - The Fallen Empire. The wiki lists its effective rate at 1/512 per kill (you receive gold rings on intermediate rolls until the vestige finally drops).
- Once you have learnt how to combine ancient ring icons from Peer the Seer, use the warrior icon on the bellator vestige along with 500 blood runes to make a bellator icon.
- Take that icon to a furnace with 3 chromium ingots and a ring mould to craft the ring.
- Crafting requires 90 Magic and 80 Crafting — both are boostable.
Because the finished ring is tradeable, most players who do not want to farm the Whisperer simply buy it on the Grand Exchange instead, where it trades around 27M.
Is the bellator ring worth it?
For a melee main, the bellator ring is the best-in-slot accuracy ring for slash weapons. Its +20 slash is the highest of any ring and a clean +12 over the imbued warrior ring, while still keeping a respectable +6 strength bonus. That accuracy matters most on high-defence bosses where landing hits is the bottleneck.
That said, it is not the only choice for every melee setup. The ultor ring (the strength-focused DT2 ring) gives more raw strength and is often preferred where you are already hitting consistently and want maximum damage. The bellator ring shines on slash-based loadouts against tanky targets. If you are deciding which ring to chase, plan your full setup with the Boss Gear Finder and the melee gear guide.
Bellator ring FAQ
What is the bellator ring in OSRS?
It is one of the four ancient rings from Desert Treasure II and the best melee-accuracy ring in the game. It gives +20 slash attack and +6 melee strength — the highest slash bonus of any ring.
How do you get the bellator ring?
You craft it from a bellator vestige, an untradeable drop from the Whisperer (the DT2 boss). Combine the vestige with a warrior icon and 500 blood runes to make a bellator icon, then craft it at a furnace with 3 chromium ingots and a ring mould. It is also tradeable, so you can buy it on the Grand Exchange.
What level do you need for the bellator ring?
There is no level requirement to wear it — you only need to have killed the Whisperer at least once. To craft it yourself you need 90 Magic and 80 Crafting, both of which can be boosted.
What is the bellator vestige drop rate?
The wiki lists the effective drop rate of the bellator vestige from the Whisperer at 1/512. Intermediate rolls on the table give gold rings until the vestige finally drops.
Is the bellator ring better than the warrior ring?
Yes, for accuracy. The bellator ring's +20 slash beats the imbued warrior ring by +12, making it the best melee-accuracy ring available. Unlike the Fremennik rings, the ancient DT2 rings cannot be imbued.
Does the bellator ring have a special attack?
No. The bellator ring is a passive equipment piece with no special attack — it simply provides its slash-accuracy and strength bonuses while worn.
How much is the bellator ring worth?
It trades on the Grand Exchange around 27M as a tradeable endgame ring (its alchemy and base value are much lower). Check the live price and history in the chart above or on the GE price tracker.
Update history
In the Ruinous Powers Beta v2, the item's name was changed from "Ring of true shadow" to "Bellator ring".
First present in the Desert Treasure II Rewards Beta.
Source: OSRS Wiki — Bellator ring (Changes).
