Zaryte vambraces are Old School RuneScape's best-in-slot ranged hands-slot item, requiring 80 Ranged and 45 Defence to wear. They add +18 ranged attack, +8 ranged defence, and +2 ranged strength — the only hands slot item with a Ranged Strength bonus. They drop only from Nex at 1/172, and grant god protection against Zarosian NPCs in the God Wars Dungeon. See the live Grand Exchange price & history chart above.
Equipment bonuses
Zaryte vambraces require 80 Ranged and 45 Defence to equip, and post +18 ranged attack alongside +8 ranged defence, +8 in each melee defence bonus, and +5 magic defence.
Attack bonuses
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Other bonuses
They also add +2 ranged strength — unique among hands slot items — and a +1 prayer bonus.
Grand Exchange price history
How to get Zaryte vambraces
Zaryte vambraces drop exclusively from Nex, at a rate of 1/172. They are tradeable on the Grand Exchange with a buy limit of 7 every four hours, so players who don't fight Nex can still buy a pair.
Are Zaryte vambraces worth it?
The wiki lists Zaryte vambraces as the best-in-slot offensive gloves for rangers, surpassing Barrows gloves, and they're the only hands slot item to carry a Ranged Strength bonus — a stat no other glove offers. As a Zarosian item they also grant god protection against Zarosian NPCs in the God Wars Dungeon. See the live Grand Exchange price & history chart above for current cost.
Zaryte vambraces FAQ
What levels do you need to wear Zaryte vambraces?
You need 80 Ranged and 45 Defence to equip Zaryte vambraces.
How do you get Zaryte vambraces?
Zaryte vambraces are a drop from Nex, at a rate of 1/172. They're also tradeable, so you can buy a pair on the Grand Exchange instead of farming the drop.
Are Zaryte vambraces the best hands slot item for Ranged?
Per the wiki, Zaryte vambraces are the best-in-slot offensive gloves for rangers, surpassing Barrows gloves, and they're the only hands slot item that offers a Ranged Strength bonus.
How much are Zaryte vambraces worth?
See the live Grand Exchange price & history chart above.
What's the buy limit on Zaryte vambraces?
The Grand Exchange buy limit is 7 every four hours.
Do Zaryte vambraces give a prayer bonus?
Yes, Zaryte vambraces carry a +1 prayer bonus in addition to their ranged bonuses. See more prayer gear options.
Do Zaryte vambraces protect against God Wars Dungeon monsters?
As a Zarosian item, Zaryte vambraces grant god protection against Zarosian NPCs in the God Wars Dungeon.
When were Zaryte vambraces released?
Zaryte vambraces were released on 5 January 2022 with the Nex: The Fifth General update.
Update history
Source: OSRS Wiki — Zaryte vambraces (Changes).
