Strength bonus

A strength bonus is any bonus which temporarily alters the players strength while equipped or consumed.

If an item is consumed the bonus only lasts for a certain period of time before slowly returning to normal (as with all item-based bonuses), and this is shown on the skill pane. If an equipped item gives a strength bonus it is not shown on the skill pane, although there are exceptions, see Skill cape. One rule is that equipped items have permanent bonuses so long as the equipment is worn, while consumables bonuses only last for a certain amount of time.

A higher strength bonus can mean a higher maximum melee hit. Strength bonuses do not alter the combat level of a player.