Stellaol
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 Posted - 2025/09/17 : 06:12:52
Since its release in 2013, Old School RuneScape's Nightmare Zone (NMZ) has remained the most efficient AFK combat training method in the game. Originally introduced just months after OSRS launched, NMZ not only reintroduced players to iconic quest bosses but also provided a scalable, low-effort way to RuneScape gold train combat to 99. Even in 2025, no other method matches NMZ's blend of speed, safety, and AFK potential.
This guide breaks down everything you need to know: requirements, setup, boss selection, and optimal training methods for Melee, Ranged, and Magic on your way to max combat.
Why Nightmare Zone is the Best AFK Combat Training
NMZ allows you to re-fight quest bosses in “Rumble” mode, spawning them endlessly without player input. Combined with Absorption potions and the Dwarven Rock Cake, players can set their Hitpoints to 1 and effectively neutralize boss damage. Having enough RuneScape gold will help you reduce damage. Since boss max hits scale with your current HP, each strike only drains 1 point from your Absorption pool, making long AFK sessions possible.
While NMZ is traditionally a Melee-focused method, it also works extremely well for Ranged and, to a lesser extent, Magic. The ability to minimize clicks and maximize XP rates makes it perfect for players who don't want to spend hundreds of hours manually grinding combat.
Requirements for NMZ
To enter NMZ, you must complete five quests from a pool of 38 that unlock eligible bosses. However, for the optimal setup, most players complete six specific quests. These provide bosses that are easy to kill, single-tile, and XP-efficient:
Ascent of Arceuus ? Trapped Soul
Depths of Despair ? Sand Snake
Vampyre Slayer ? Count Draynor
What Lies Below ? King Roald
Tree Gnome Village ? Khazard Warlord
Lost City ? Tree Spirit
This combination ensures consistency in boss mechanics and maximizes XP rates across all combat styles.
Essential Preparation
Dwarven Rock Cake (Recipe for Disaster – Mountain Dwarf) to reduce HP.
Absorption potions to absorb boss damage.
Overloads for combat boosts, though they require more attention since they expire every 5 minutes.
Pro tip: Always use Hard Mode bosses. They have more HP, meaning fewer kills wasted on “over-hits,” better XP/hour, and significantly more reward points for ring imbues and potions.
Melee Training Guide (60–99)
You should begin NMZ once you hit level 60 Attack/Strength/Defence. From here, the AFK grind begins.
Levels 60–80
Gear Setup: Obsidian armor set + Obsidian Sword (Toktz-xil-ak) with RS gold Obsidian Shield. Pair with Berserker Necklace, Dragon Boots, Granite Gloves, Fire Cape/Obsidian Cape, and a Berserker Ring (imbued ASAP).
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