Broad bolts

“Crossbow bolts with broad tips.”

Broad bolts are crossbow bolts with +100 Ranged strength — the same as adamant bolts — that require 55 Slayer and 61 Ranged to use. They are the go-to general-training bolt for many players and, along with broad arrows, are required to kill Turoth and Kurasks with Ranged.

Equipment bonuses

Broad bolts give +100 Ranged strength, matching adamant bolts. They can only be fired from a rune crossbow, dragon hunter crossbow, dragon crossbow, Armadyl crossbow or Zaryte crossbow.

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Ammo

Requires 55 Slayer and 61 Ranged · crossbow ammunition · stackable.

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When to use broad bolts

Broad bolts are as strong as adamant bolts but are often cheaper, so many players use them for everyday Ranged training — always compare the two prices on the Grand Exchange first. They are also mandatory for Ranging Turoth and Kurasks, which resist most other weapons. For bossing, enchanted diamond bolts (e) hit slightly harder (+105) and have an armour-piercing special, so many players save broad bolts for training. Compare setups in the OSRS DPS calculator.

How to get broad bolts

Buy a set of 250 broad bolts for 35 Slayer reward points from any Slayer master, pick them up on the Grand Exchange (live price above), or fletch them yourself at 55 Fletching after unlocking "Broader Fletching" from a Slayer master (300 points) by adding feathers to unfinished broad bolts.

Broad bolts FAQ

What do you need to use broad bolts?
You need 55 Slayer and 61 Ranged, and a crossbow that can fire them (rune, dragon hunter, dragon, Armadyl or Zaryte crossbow).
How much Ranged strength do broad bolts give?
+100 Ranged strength, the same as adamant bolts — but broad bolts are often cheaper.
How do you get broad bolts?
Buy 250 for 35 Slayer reward points from any Slayer master, buy them on the Grand Exchange, or fletch them at 55 Fletching after unlocking Broader Fletching.
Why are broad bolts required for Turoth and Kurasks?
Turoth and Kurasks resist most weapons; broad bolts (or broad arrows, or a leaf-bladed weapon) are among the few things that damage them, so they're needed to Range those Slayer tasks.

Update history

6 January 2014Broad bolts were added with the Second Slayer Batch update.

Source: OSRS Wiki — Broad bolts (Changes).