In Old School RuneScape (OSRS), "P+" is a suffix added to the name of a weapon or type of ammunition to indicate that it has been treated with weapon poison(+), making it capable of inflicting a stronger form of poison damage on opponents.
Understanding P+ in OSRS
The "P+" suffix, typically appearing as (p+) in an item's name (e.g., "Rune arrow (p+)"), signifies that the item has been coated with a powerful venom. When a player successfully hits an enemy with a P+ item, there is a chance to apply a poison effect, which causes continuous damage over time. This distinguishes it from items that inflict standard poison (marked with "p") or super poison (marked with "p++"), as weapon poison(+) provides a higher initial damage output than the regular variant.
This designation allows players to quickly identify which of their combat items are capable of inflicting this advantageous damage-over-time effect, which is useful in many combat scenarios, including facing high-health monsters or engaging in Player-vs-Player (PvP) combat.
Items That Can Be Poisoned with P+
A variety of common combat equipment in OSRS can be enhanced with weapon poison(+). These items are primarily metal-based projectile ammunition and certain melee weapons.
| Category | Examples of Items Compatible with Weapon Poison(+) |
|---|---|
| Arrows | All metal arrows (e.g., Bronze, Iron, Steel, Mithril, Adamant, Rune, Dragon, Amethyst) |
| Bolts | Normal metal bolts (e.g., Bronze, Iron, Steel, Mithril, Adamant, Rune, Broad bolts) |
| Darts | All types of darts (e.g., Bronze, Iron, Steel, Mithril, Adamant, Rune, Dragon) |
| Throwing Knives | All types of throwing knives (e.g., Bronze, Iron, Steel, Mithril, Adamant, Rune, Dragon) |
| Daggers | Most daggers (e.g., Bronze, Iron, Steel, Mithril, Adamant, Rune, Dragon, Abyssal) |
| Spears | Various spears (e.g., Bronze, Iron, Steel, Mithril, Adamant, Rune, Dragon) |
| Hastae | All hastae (e.g., Zamorakian hasta, Saradomin hasta, Guthixian hasta) |
Note: While a broad range of weapons can be poisoned, certain unique or special attack-focused weapons may not be compatible with weapon poison.
Applying Weapon Poison(+)
To give an item the "P+" status, you simply use a vial of Weapon poison(+) on the desired weapon or stack of ammunition. One vial of weapon poison(+) can typically poison a large stack of arrows or bolts, or a single melee weapon. After application, the item's name will instantly update to include the "(p+)" suffix, confirming its new, poisonous property.
Advantages of Using P+ Items
- Consistent Damage Over Time: Poison provides a reliable source of damage that continues to drain an enemy's health even when you are not actively attacking, contributing to faster kills.
- Resource Conservation: For extended trips or challenging encounters, poison can reduce the need for food, prayer, or other combat supplies by chipping away at an enemy's health.
- Player-vs-Player (PvP) Pressure: In PvP combat, poison forces opponents to react by using antidote potions or to continuously take damage, disrupting their combat rhythm and potentially leading to a kill.
- Bossing Effectiveness: Many boss monsters are susceptible to poison, making "P+" items valuable for increasing your overall damage per second (DPS) during boss fights.
