While NMZ is traditionally a Melee-focused method, it also works extremely well for Ranged and, to RuneScape gold 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 Obsidian Shield. Pair with Berserker Necklace, Dragon Boots, Granite Gloves, Fire Cape/Obsidian Cape, and a Berserker Ring (imbued ASAP).

Strategy: Start with Strength, then move on to Attack and Defence.

XP Rates: 80k–85k XP/hr (averaged).

Levels 80–99

Same setup, same bosses.

XP Rates: 100k–105k XP/hr.

Optional upgrade paths include Dragon Defender from the Warriors' Guild or switching to Dharok's later, though Dharok's requires more upkeep and is less AFK-friendly.

Ranged Training Guide (50–99)

While Ranged has faster methods outside NMZ, the AFK potential makes NMZ the go-to choice for many players.

Levels 50–75

Gear Setup: Snakeskin Bandana + Boots, Dragonhide armor (Blue → Red → Blessed), Ava's Accumulator, Archer's Ring (imbued), Necklace of Anguish.

Weapons: Imbued Magic Shortbow with buy RS gold Rune Arrows → upgrade to Blowpipe (75).