If you're an Old School RuneScape (OSRS) Deadman Mode (DMM) fan, you know that nothing beats the thrill of high-stakes PKing. Recently, I dove deep into some intense PvP action, and let me tell you—it was insane. From gearing up with portals for Ancients to experimenting with new sigils, here's a full breakdown of my experience, and why the Copesh is a game-changer.

Investing in the Right Setup

I started by putting a lot of resources into my house to unlock all the portals necessary for PKing on Ancients. Having a dummy in place was critical for testing. The stats looked promising right off the bat: 226 slash, 145 strength,with OSRS gold for sale and all of this without a fire cape or inferno cape. The potential was massive, and I quickly realized that this setup was underutilized—so it was my time to shine.

The final touch? Getting the Sigil of Arcane Swiftness, which increased my attack speed by 20% and massively boosted damage output. After grinding for points and hitting 99 Strength, I was ready to unleash the Copesh in full force.

Grinding Strength and Powering Up

One of the most surprising moments was discovering that the Copesh could yield 2 million XP per hour, compared to 1.3 million with the scythe. Fully AFK, I picked up rare drops like a Void Waker hilt while efficiently earning points toward sigils. Maxing out strength in just over an hour made me feel unstoppable—and ready for some serious PK action.

First Raid and Early Kills

With the sigils equipped, I dove into my first raid. The results were immediate: purple drops, thousands of points, and some of the most valuable loot I'd ever seen. Selling Dex payer scrolls alone netted almost 11 million GP. The Copesh, combined with my new sigils, made me fast, deadly, and efficient.

The Copesh in Action

PvP in DMM is chaotic, but the Copesh proved itself repeatedly. Lightning strikes would stack, hitting multiple times in one attack, while spec attacks often secured kills before my opponents could react. Even against blue skulls and high-risk targets, the Copesh's speed and DPS allowed me to dominate:

Multiple kills in a single engagement

Free sharks and runes for supplies

Looted Barrows and rare items like the Ancient Stick

Every fight was a combination of timing, positioning, and patience. I had to manage spec attacks, maintain distance, and anticipate enemy moves—but when it all clicked, the results were spectacular.

Loot and Profits

PKing with this setup isn't just fun—it's profitable. Over the course of a few hours, I accumulated:

Tens of millions of GP in loot

High-value drops including Bandos boots, Aram's hood, and ancient weapons

Key items for future PKing trips

After repairs and sales, I walked away with 10 million GP from a single breach and PKing session, which is more than enough to gear up for top-bracket fights.

Lessons Learned

Sigils Matter: Arcane Swiftness and fast attack sigils dramatically increase damage output.

Timing is Everything: Distance management, spec timing, and freeze manipulation can make or break a fight.

Experimenting Pays Off: Non-meta builds like the Copesh and Dog Sword can outperform standard setups when used strategically.

High Risk, High Reward: Breaches and blue skull fights are chaotic, but the rewards are worth the risk.

Conclusion

This experience reinforced one thing: Deadman Mode PKing is all about creativity, timing, and courage. The Copesh, combined with strength-maxed stats and carefully chosen sigils, proved unstoppable in PvP. Every kill, every spec, every lightning strike made the grind and preparation worth it with OSRS gold.

If you're looking to break away from standard builds and experience some truly high-octane PKing, I highly recommend experimenting with items like the Copesh and Arcane Swiftness sigils. You might just dominate your next DMM season.