OSRS Granite Maul Guide: Stats, Ornate Handle, & PvP Combos

In Old School RuneScape (OSRS), the Player vs. Player (PvP) Wilderness meta is defined by precision timing, lightning-fast inventory switches, and burst damage combinations. While high-tier weapons like the Armadyl Godsword and Elder Maul deliver devastating individual hits, no weapon in RuneScape history has caused more sudden knockouts than the osrs granite maul (commonly called the Gmaul). Armed with its unique instant-attack special ability, the Granite Maul allows players to bypass normal weapon cooldowns and stack lethal damage in a single game tick.

Whether you are building a low-level pure, practicing in Last Man Standing (LMS), or hunting boss drops in the Slayer Tower, mastering the Granite Maul is an essential rite of passage. In this full guide, we explore the weapon’s stats, how to unlock and upgrade it with the Ornate Maul Handle, the mechanics behind “Quick Smash,” and the most lethal PvP knockout combos in OSRS.

Weapon Overview and Stat Requirements

The Granite Maul is a two-handed crush weapon requiring 50 Attack and 50 Strength to wield. This relatively low level barrier makes it the centerpiece weapon for countless pure account builds (such as 50 Attack Granite Maul Pures and Baby Pures) in the Wilderness and PvP worlds.

Despite being a slow 7-tick (4.2 second) weapon for standard auto-attacks, its true power lies entirely in its special attack. For players who love high-stakes mechanical gameplay, mastering OSRS tick manipulation is as rewarding as perfecting combos in retro arcade games or strategic family games with friends. To check current market prices and exact combat roll formulas, consult the community-driven OSRS Wiki.

“The Granite Maul’s special attack ignores weapon attack delay entirely, delivering an instantaneous hit the exact microsecond the special bar is clicked.”

How to Obtain the Granite Maul: Gargoyles Guide

The primary source of Granite Mauls is defeating Gargoyles on the top floor of the Slayer Tower in Canifis:

• Slayer Requirement: Level 75 Slayer is strictly required to damage Gargoyles.
• Drop Rate: 1 in 256 kills.
• Finishing Mechanic: When a Gargoyle reaches 9 Hitpoints or below, the player must use a Rock Hammer or Rock Thrownhammer to shatter it. Alternatively, purchasing the *Gargoyle Smasher* perk from a Slayer Master for 120 Slayer points automatically smashes them upon lethal damage.

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The Special Attack: “Quick Smash” & The Ornate Handle Upgrade

The Granite Maul’s signature special attack is named **Quick Smash**. When activated, your character swings immediately, ignoring any pending attack cooldown from a previous weapon.

The 60% vs. 50% Energy Dilemma

In original OSRS, Quick Smash consumed 50% special attack energy, allowing players to execute an instant “double-spec” (two consecutive special attacks). To balance PvP combat, Jagex updated the base maul to require **60% energy**, limiting it to a single special attack.

Upgrading with the Ornate Maul Handle

To restore the legendary double-spec capability, players can attach an **Ornate Maul Handle** (purchased from Bounty Hunter, LMS points, or the Grand Exchange) to create the *Granite Maul (or)*. This permanent upgrade reduces the energy cost back to **50%**, enabling lethal back-to-back instant hits.

Granite Maul Stats & Upgrade Comparison

Attribute / Weapon	Standard Granite Maul	Granite Maul (Ornate Handle)
Requirements	50 Attack, 50 Strength	50 Attack, 50 Strength
Crush Attack Bonus	+81	+81
Melee Strength Bonus	+79	+79
Attack Speed	7 Ticks (4.2 seconds)	7 Ticks (4.2 seconds)
Special Attack Energy Cost	60% (1 Special Attack max)	50% (2 Consecutive Specials)
PvP Utility	Single burst finisher	Meta KO machine (1-tick stack)

Devastating PvP Knockout Combos

The Granite Maul is almost never used as a primary weapon; instead, it is equipped as an instant combo finisher:

1. Magic Shortbow into Double Granite Maul

Fire an arrow with the Magic Shortbow (MSB) or Dragon Knives. The exact tick your projectile leaves your character, switch to the Granite Maul (or) and double-click the special attack bar. All three hits, the ranged arrow and both maul smashes, will land on the opponent on the exact same game tick, potentially dealing 70–90+ total damage in an instant.

2. Granite Maul into Armadyl Godsword (AGS)

A classic high-level bracket finisher. Attack with a whip or knife, switch to the Gmaul for an instant 50% special attack, and immediately switch to the Armadyl Godsword for a 50% godsword smash. Stacking these two massive melee hits leaves opponents zero time to eat shark or brew.

Executing these tick-perfect switches requires muscle memory and disciplined focus, structured much like following a step-by-step beginners guide to hardware or training mental stillness through understanding meditation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you get 2 special attacks with a regular Granite Maul?

No. A regular Granite Maul consumes 60% special attack energy per swing, allowing only one special attack from full 100% energy. You must attach an Ornate Maul Handle to reduce the cost to 50% for double-specs.

How do I 1-tick with the Granite Maul?

To 1-tick, click your opponent with your primary weapon (e.g. Magic Shortbow), and on the exact game tick the attack animation begins, switch to your Granite Maul and double-click the special attack bar in your combat tab. Both the ranged and melee damage splats will register simultaneously.

What happens to the Ornate Handle on death in the Wilderness?

If you die an unprotected PvP death with a Granite Maul (or), the handle converts into coins for the killer, and you will lose the upgrade. If it is kept as one of your protected items, the handle remains attached.