The black platebody is the fifth-best standard platebody for free players. They can be bought at Horvik's Armour Shop in Varrock and at Zenesha's Platebody Shop in East Ardougne. It has the identical bonuses as a white platebody except without the +1 Prayer bonus the white platebody provides. There is a chance that the player will obtain a black platebody when repairing damaged armour in a player-owned houseworkshop. It can be worn at level 25 Defence. It is also a reward from Level 1 Treasure trails and can be received as loot from silver chests in the Shade Catacombs.
As with all black equipment, this item cannot be made from raw materials using the Smithing skill.