The granite maul is a two-handed crush weapon needing only 50 Attack and 50 Strength, hitting every 4.2 seconds (7 ticks). Its claim to fame is the Quick Smash special attack, which lands an instant hit with no attack delay, making it a staple PKing and burst-damage weapon. It's dropped by Gargoyles (75 Slayer) at a rate of 1/256. Expect to pay a few hundred thousand coins on the Grand Exchange.
Equipment bonuses
The granite maul offers +81 crush attack and +79 strength, with no other offensive or defensive bonuses. It attacks once every 7 ticks (4.2 seconds) and needs just 50 Attack and 50 Strength to wield.
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The slow base speed is offset entirely by the instant Quick Smash special attack, which is what players actually buy the maul for.
Grand Exchange price history
How to get the granite maul
The granite maul is dropped by Gargoyles at a rate of 1/256. Gargoyles require 75 Slayer to kill and are found on the top floor and in the basement of the Slayer Tower in Morytania.
Because it's a popular weapon, most players simply buy it off the Grand Exchange rather than farming the drop. It's fully tradeable, so a single purchase saves the Slayer grind. See the live price and history chart above for the current cost.
Quick Smash special attack
The granite maul's special attack, Quick Smash, consumes 60% of special energy and deals an instant attack with no attack cooldown. It does not increase accuracy, but the instant hit means you can immediately follow it with a normal attack on the next tick.
Adding an ornate maul handle (from Justine's Last Shopper Standing shop) reduces the cost to 50%, letting you stack two or three rapid hits in a row. Timed correctly, this can secure an instant kill, which is why the maul is a long-standing favourite for PKing. It also pairs well with the Nightmare Zone Power surge power-up for sustained burst damage.
Granite maul FAQ
What level do you need for the granite maul?
You need 50 Attack and 50 Strength to wield it. It's a members-only two-handed crush weapon.
How do you get the granite maul?
It's dropped by Gargoyles (75 Slayer required) at a 1/256 rate in the Slayer Tower, or you can simply buy it on the Grand Exchange since it's tradeable.
What is the granite maul's special attack?
Quick Smash uses 60% special energy and deals an instant attack with no cooldown, so you can immediately follow it with a normal hit. It doesn't boost accuracy but is excellent for burst damage and PKing.
Is the granite maul good for PKing?
Yes. The instant Quick Smash special is a PKing staple. With an ornate maul handle (spec cost dropped to 50%) you can land two or three rapid hits, which can secure an instant kill if timed correctly.
How much is the granite maul worth?
It typically trades for a few hundred thousand coins. Check the live price and history chart above for the current Grand Exchange value, which moves with demand.
What is the ornate maul handle?
The ornate maul handle is an upgrade from Justine's Last Shopper Standing shop. Adding it creates the granite maul (ornate handle), which lowers the special attack cost from 60% to 50% so you can fire more specs in a row.
Update history
Source: OSRS Wiki — Granite maul (Changes).
