Bandos's Book of War

A Book of war is a book held in place of a shield, and is the God book aligned with Bandos. It can be purchased from Jossik for 5,000 coins. Books of war must be made using all four torn Bandos pages which can be purchased from other players, obtained from treasure trails or by cremating a Vyrewatch. Equipping a book of war allows the player to preach and perform ceremonies, such as blessing, last rites, and wedding rites, by operating it (none of which have any effect on the game itself, and are simply recited lines of text). Lost books of war can be reclaimed at the Lighthouse by speaking to Jossik, complete with all pages that have been added, for no cost.

The book of war is not suggested to be used as a training weapon for high level players, as its stats are almost identical to the steel defender's. However, the steel defender gives a +1 strength bonus that the book of war does not, and the book of war offers a +5 prayer bonus that the defender lacks.

Performing blessings, wedding ceremonies, last rites, or preachings uses up 25% of the special attack bar.

Filling the Book of War with all pages currently costs 0 coins.