Trident of the Seas

The Trident of the Seas stands as one of the most iconic and widely used mid-level magic weapons in Old School RuneScape. Known for its built-in spell and respectable magic damage, it provides an accessible step up for players moving past basic magic staves. Unlike traditional staves that require separate runes, the Trident operates with charges, delivering consistent damage without requiring manual spell selection.

Used heavily in Slayer tasks, boss encounters, and PvM content, the Trident of the Seas OSRS community regards this weapon as a staple in many gear setups. Its practicality and power have earned it a loyal following, especially among players progressing through mid to high-level content.

Acquisition

The OSRS Trident of the Seas can be obtained primarily from the Kraken boss in the Kraken Cove. It requires 87 Slayer to fight the Kraken, and you must access the Slayer task to reach the private boss room. When dropped, it arrives in an uncharged form, meaning you will need to invest time and supplies before it becomes battle-ready.

The uncharged version is tradeable, so you can purchase it from the Grand Exchange. Though uncharged, the weapon still retains its full potential once charged properly.

Weapon Specifications

In its full form, the Trident of the Seas full OSRS offers strong stats that make it a reliable magic weapon. It comes with a built-in spell that consumes no spellbook runes, using only charges instead. Each attack consumes a set amount of runes and coins, making it a self-contained tool of destruction.

Combat Level Requirements

• Magic Level – 75.
• Slayer Requirement to wield – None (but 87 Slayer to obtain from Kraken).

Combat Stats

• Magic Accuracy – 25 or higher.
• Magic Damage – 15% or higher.
• Speed – 4 ticks (2.4 seconds per attack).
• Max hit with 99 Magic and full charges – 31.

The Trident of the Seas attack styles include only one style – Magic – but it integrates seamlessly into Slayer and bossing builds, where melee or ranged would otherwise be less efficient. For many private server players like those in PKWild RSPS, this weapon is easily accessible and a good way to practice mid-game content in a controlled environment.

Combat Effectiveness

Knowing how to charge Trident of the Seas is key to getting the most out of its performance. To charge it, you need items from the guide below.

• 1 Death rune
• 1 Chaos rune
• 5 Fire runes
• 10 Coins

Charging is necessary to unlock the weapon’s built-in spell, which is what gives it its real power. Without charges, the trident is just a fancy stick. Each charge costs these resources, and the trident can hold up to 2,500 charges at once. That’s a lot of DPS potential in one inventory slot.

Charging trident of the seas can be done by right-clicking the item and selecting "Charge". It’s a straightforward process, though expensive over time. Some users in PKWild RSPS are known to simulate the charging experience by implementing similar rune-based systems, providing training grounds for the real OSRS economy.

The charged trident of the seas becomes untradeable once filled, meaning you need to sell it in its uncharged form if you want to trade it away. If you’re wondering how to charge the trident of the seas efficiently, bulk-buying runes and coins can help streamline the process.

Players often ask about the trident of the seas max hit, which is influenced by your Magic level and gear. The absolute max hit trident of the seas can achieve is 31 under optimal conditions.

Trading Information

If you’re wondering where to sell trident of the seas, the Grand Exchange is your best bet, but remember it must be uncharged to be tradeable. The trident of the seas buy limit is 8 every 4 hours, so merchants often work around this by flipping it slowly.

The price of the trident of the seas ebbs and flows with the whims of the market, largely influenced by the fickle drop rates of the Kraken and the ever-present forces of player demand. For those weighing whether the Trident of the Seas worth it, the answer often lies in their combat focus. Players who frequently engage in Slayer tasks or battle specific bosses like those found in the Barrows tombs find its consistent Magic damage output to be a significant advantage, making the investment worthwhile.

Upgrades and Variants

To enhance your weapon, learning how to upgrade Trident of the Seas is important. Upgrading the trident can be done using a Magic Fang from Zulrah, which transforms it into the Trident of the Swamp.

There is another Trident version called the OSRS Trident of the Seas e – the "(e)" stands for "enchanted". The Trident of the Seas (e) has identical stats but comes pre-charged with 2,500 charges. It is mostly used in PvP for convenience.

In some cases, players have experienced setbacks, like when Trident of the Seas died on death in PvM or PvP. Dying with Trident of the Seas causes it to drop as an uncharged item – but only if you don’t protect it. Hardcore players take this seriously, especially in wilderness content.

Usage in Activities

The trident is popular in a wide range of OSRS activities. Its built-in spell, decent magic damage boost, and reliable hit rate make it a strong choice for mid to high-level content. Whether you're grinding Slayer, farming Barrows, or just testing setups in PvP scenarios, the trident provides consistent output without the hassle of rune management. Below is a breakdown comparing its usage across content types.

Comparisons with Other Magic Weapons

One of the hottest debates among players is the Trident of the Seas vs Trident of the Swamp matchup. The Swamp variant deals more damage, has poison effects, and can be charged with Zulrah scales instead of coins. The Trident of the Seas vs Swamp for Zulrah clearly favors the Swamp version, especially with BiS gear.

Comparing the Trident of the Seas or Staff of the Dead reveals an interesting contrast. Staff of the Dead has a melee option and reduces melee damage when active, but it lacks the built-in spell feature, requiring manual spellcasting. The trident shines for simplicity, meanwhile, the Staff leans into versatility.

Another fun reference in the community is the eq Trident of the Seven Seas, often brought up in PKWild RSPS for lore-driven events or cosmetic references. Though not a real item in OSRS, the concept shows the weapon’s impact on game culture.

Trivia

Even though the Trident of the Seas is widely used, a few quirks and community habits surround it that newer players might not know. Here are some lesser-known or fun facts about the weapon.

• “The Trident of the Seas full” refers to a version charged to its max capacity – 2,500 charges.
• You must manually OSRS recharge Trident of the Seas once it runs out of charges, otherwise, it becomes unusable.
• If you're searching how to charge the Trident of the Seas mid-fight, you can't – you need to un-equip it to recharge, so always plan ahead.
• The Trident of the Seas charging process consumes coins, unlike most other magic weapons.
• Some players report charging a trident and forgetting about it in the bank, leading to funny deaths like “Trident of the Seas died because I forgot to use it” in PvP memes.
• Players debate whether the Trident of the Seas is worth it compared to just rushing a Swamp variant or even moving into Sanguinesti territory, but its simplicity keeps it popular.

For anyone trying to get a better handle on the Trident of the Seas – whether you want to use it, sell it, or upgrade it – this guide should help. It's a pretty useful weapon for mid-level magic, with lots of ways to use it, and simple enough to figure out.