Of course. Here is a detailed breakdown of the **Best-in-Slot (BiS) Prayer Bonus** in Old School RuneScape (OSRS), sourced from the OSRS Wiki.
**Important Note:** There is no “RS3 Wiki” for OSRS content. The definitive source for OSRS information is the **Old School RuneScape Wiki (osrs.wiki)**. The information below is based on that.
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### **Summary: Maximum Prayer Bonus**
The absolute maximum **Prayer Bonus** achievable in OSRS is **+58**. This setup is a mix of BiS gear and a specific, rarely-used weapon.
### **Best-in-Slot Prayer Gear Breakdown**
Here is the item-by-item breakdown for each slot, with the top options listed.
| Slot | Item | Prayer Bonus | Notes |
| :— | :— | :— | :— |
| **Head** | **Mitre** | +8 | **BiS**. The **Ancient Mitre** and **Holy Mitre** are cosmetic variants with the same stats. |
| | Proselyte Sallet | +6 | Much cheaper and more common alternative. |
| **Cape** | **Ardougne Cloak 4** | +6 | **BiS**. Requires elite Ardougne Diary. |
| | God Cloak (e.g., Saradomin) | +5 | From Mage Arena II. |
| **Neck** | **Amulet of Torture (or)** | +4 | **BiS**. Requires completing a hard clue scroll for the ornament kit. |
| | Amulet of Fury (or) | +3 | More affordable alternative with the same prayer. |
| **Ammo** | **Broad Bolts / Arrows** | +0 | Prayer bonus doesn’t exist here. Use what’s appropriate. |
| **Body** | **Monk’s Robe top** | +8 | **BiS**. |
| | Proselyte Hauberk | +7 | Excellent, more defensive alternative. |
| **Legs** | **Monk’s Robe bottom** | +7 | **BiS**. |
| | Proselyte Cuisse | +6 | Excellent, more defensive alternative. |
| **Weapon** | **Viggora’s Chainmace (U)** | +10 | **BiS for Prayer**. *Uncharged* version. Niche, offers no combat stats when uncharged. |
| | **Holy Saradomin Sword** | +8 | **Practical BiS**. Great stats and a special attack. |
| | Dragonbone Necklace + Bone Crusher | N/A | Combo offers prayer *restoration*, not a bonus. |
| **Shield** | **Falador Shield 4** | +8 | **BiS**. Requires elite Falador Diary. |
| | **Elysian Spirit Shield** | +6 | Best overall shield (with massive cost and damage reduction). |
| | **Prayer Book (Unholy/Book of Law)** | +5 | Lightweight and easy to obtain. |
| **Hands** | **Barrows Gloves** | +12 | **BiS**. +12 is from **Defence**, not Prayer. They have **+0 Prayer**. |
| | **Reverent Gloves** | +2 | Actual BiS for Prayer bonus on hands. |
| **Feet** | **Devout Boots** | +5 | **BiS**. Requires killing Demonic Gorillas for a Zenyte shard. |
| | Holy Sandals | +4 | Cheaper alternative. |
| **Ring** | **Ring of the Gods (i)** | +8 | **BiS**. Imbued version from Nightmare Zone. |
| | **Lightbearer** | +0 | No prayer bonus, but doubles special attack energy regen, invaluable for sustained DPS with spec weapons. Often the *functional* BiS. |
| **Aura** | N/A | N/A | OSRS does not have auras. |
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### **Two Example Setups**
#### **1. Maximum Prayer Bonus Setup (+58)**
* **Head:** Mitre (+8)
* **Cape:** Ardougne Cloak 4 (+6)
* **Neck:** Amulet of Torture (or) (+4)
* **Body:** Monk’s Robe top (+8)
* **Legs:** Monk’s Robe bottom (+7)
* **Weapon:** *Uncharged* Viggora’s Chainmace (+10)
* **Shield:** Falador Shield 4 (+8)
* **Hands:** Reverent Gloves (+2)
* **Feet:** Devout Boots (+5)
* **Ring:** Ring of the Gods (i) (+8)
* **Total:** **+58**
#### **2. Practical & Effective Prayer Setup (~+40 to +45)**
This setup sacrifices a few prayer points for massive gains in defence, offence, and utility.
* **Head:** Serpentine Helm / Neitiznot Faceguard / Justiciar Faceguard (0 to +2)
* **Cape:** Ardougne Cloak 4 (+6)
* **Neck:** Amulet of Fury (or) (+3)
* **Body:** Justiciar Chestguard (+4) **OR** Proselyte Hauberk (+7)
* **Legs:** Justiciar Legguards (+4) **OR** Proselyte Cuisse (+6)
* **Weapon:** Holy Saradomin Sword (+8) **OR** Ghrazi Rapier / Scythe etc. (0)
* **Shield:** Elysian Spirit Shield (+6) **OR** Avernic Defender (0)
* **Hands:** Barrows Gloves (0)
* **Feet:** Devout Boots (+5)
* **Ring:** Lightbearer (0) **OR** Ring of the Gods (i) (+8)
* **Total:** **Varies widely, but balances prayer with performance.**
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### **Key Concepts & Tips**
* **Prayer Bonus vs. Prayer Restoration:** Prayer bonus **slows the drain rate** of active prayers. Items like the **Bone Crusher** (with Dragonbone Necklace) or the **Ancient Mace** special attack **restore prayer points** directly.
* **Proselyte Armour:** The go-to for most prayer-focused slayer or PvM. It offers an excellent balance of prayer and minor defence.
* **Justiciar Armour:** Provides the best **defensive prayer bonus** in the game, making it ideal for tank roles where you’re protecting others (e.g., Nightmare, GWD).
* **Always Check Context:** For most high-level PvM (Raids, Inferno, Bossing), **damage output (DPS)** is far more important than a high prayer bonus. A faster kill saves more prayer points than a high bonus. The “practical” setup reflects this.
**For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always consult the official [Old School RuneScape Wiki](https://osrs.wiki).**
