This week's livestream focused on the lore of Secrets of the North! Topics included: Thanks to Mod Sarnie (Community Manager) and Mod Ed (Senior Content Developer) for their insights! DISCLAIMER: Livestreams are a glimpse into the ongoing creative process at Jagex. JMods are speaking off-the-cuff and their comments are not…

For the first time in 15 years, a new skill is winging its way to Old School RuneScape! We asked players to vote on whether a new skill should be added to the game, and boy, did you turn out. Over 190,000 of you voted, and 80% of you supported…

We’re rooting for loot this week, as we gather keys ready for Frank’s Free Chest and battle it out in Treasure Hunter. Plus, livestreams are back, with our first of the year delving deep into the world of design! Frank's Free ChestNine days left to lock down those keysThere are…

During our sneak peek stream at the end of the year, the Jagex Publishing Team dropped by to give us an update on Jagex Accounts and the benefits they offer, including improved account security. We’re now ready to bring this system to Closed Beta! The Jagex Launcher We’re delighted to…

In December's Winter Summit we spoke about Jagex Accounts and the benefits they offer, including improved account security. We’re now ready to bring this system to Closed Beta! The Jagex Launcher We’re delighted to see that so many of you are using the Jagex Launcher to play Old School RuneScape,…

This week's livestream focused on the newly released Secrets of the North! Topics included: Thanks to Mod Ayiza (Lead Community Manager), Mod Arcane (Senior Content Developer), Mod Bruno (QA Analyst) and Mod Jerv (Concept Artist) for their insights! DISCLAIMER: Livestreams are a glimpse into the ongoing creative process at Jagex.…

This week we’re making some tweaks to Secrets of the North and adding a new batch of quests for you to speedrun! p̸͉̻̮̋̽͗̈́l̵̜̭̺͉͇̓͑̈́e̸̝̎̒̇̈̚a̷͙̍̾s̶̢͔̣̦̅ẹ̸̡̋̈̓͂͐ Changelog: January 18th CLICK TO HIDE Secrets of the North and Muspah Improvements Various hotfixes from last week. The Saturated Heart is now tradeable and usable at…

Mask of rebirth This item is obtained from the strange chest of the Osmumten's burial chamber within TOA. This chest is accessible using an ancient key on the strange tablet near the west side of the burial chamber. Released 14 September 2022 Members Yes Quest item No Properties Tradeable No…

We're kicking off 2023 with the first of the year's Quality of Life Polls! 2023 is here and we’re starting as we mean to go on with the first of many QoL Polls! To refresh your memory, we implemented our new-and-improved polling system last year and are planning to host…

We're conducting some planned maintenance to local game world servers on January 17th. The following worlds are now offline as of 11:00 Game Time, with work planned to last for approximately 5 hours. Worlds Offline 1 2 6 7 9 18 22 27 29 31 33 39 42 44 45…

We're conducting some planned maintenance to local game world servers on January 17th. The following worlds will be offline from 11:00 Game Time, with work planned for approximately 5 hours. Worlds Offline 1 2 6 7 9 18 22 27 29 31 33 39 42 44 45 46 48 52…

The social lobby for mobile arrives today, and we've got new cosmetic overrides up for grabs at the Academy of Heroes! Mobile Social LobbyOnline status, clan chat and more!Mobile players have been requesting a social lobby for a long time, and today we're happy to announce – you’ve got it!…

We’re back with the first update of 2023 – and what an update it is! We’re kicking off the new year with a brand-new Master-level quest featuring a repeatable solo boss and a bunch of new items to grind for – but that’s not all! We also have a ton…

Browse the Warrens General Store. Location Kourend & Kebos. After completion of A Kingdom Divided, speak to Cabin Boy Herbert located in Port Sarim to be transported to Port Piscarilius. Now head slightly north-west to enter the Sewer where you will find the Warrens General Store. Items needed None Level…

High Priest (Entrana)

Take the boat to Entrana Location Port Sarim; talk to a Monk on the northern-most Dock to take a boat to Entrana. Items needed None, be sure to bank all combat-related equipment before boarding the boat. Level needed None Quests needed None Map

It’s 2023 and we’re kicking the year off in style – we’re finally reducing death costs, giving you even more freedom to experiment and push yourself further than ever before! Plus, there’s a new special event to help you score some rare boss drops. Happy new year indeed… Death Cost…

Death is changing in RuneScape. 2022 was focused on reflection and research, and now we're ready to bring the transformations in 2023! Read on for all the latest on the project. Death is a part of Rune-life, and we’ve been discussing death costs in RuneScape for a while. If you’ve…

This year's Winter Summit was jam-packed with reveals, from expanding existing skills, continuing the Mahjarrat storyline, to the possibility of a whole new skill. If you've not already caught up, make sure to check out the Summit Summary blog! One of the announcements that garnered a lot of discussion from…

A curious document, coated in a thick layer of dust and ash, has been retrieved from the depths of the Wilderness. A powerful enchantment binds it. Only the strongest and wisest ‘Scapers can break the spell! Can you help? Death Cost & Combat Event All New Storyline New Training Method…

PSA: Please expect approximately 5 minutes of downtime for German Worlds after the game update at 11.30 GMT. We're carrying out a quick reboot for essential maintenance work. We'll keep you updated via the Game Status Page if this work takes longer than expected. Thanks for your patience! Dwarves sure…

We’ve made it ‘Scapers – it’s the final update for 2022! Read on for all the info about our Christmas events, plus a cheeky sneaky-peeky at what’s coming next year. Have a fantastic festive break and we’ll see you again on January 9th! Event: Presents From The SledgePlay for exclusive…

Now that you’ve unwrapped the Winter Summit, it’s time for you to vote on what you’ve seen! If you’re reading this, it means you just finished watching the Winter Summit – or, you missed it and you’re here to catch up. For those of you who tuned in, thanks for…

In Old School RuneScape, there are a lot of skills to master. You can fish, cook, craft, chop wood, and slay all day — and that's just the beginning! But what if there was another skill that you could learn? That’s exactly what we’re proposing with this blog. We want…

Let's check in and show you what we've been up to with the Mobile client! Mobile TLI Rework In this year's Winter Summit, we mentioned a handful of upcoming Mobile changes as part of the Tech section. This blog is to show off some of the features mentioned, but that…

A curious document, coated in a thick layer of dust and ash, has been retrieved from the depths of the Wilderness. A powerful enchantment binds it. Only the strongest and wisest ‘Scapers can break the spell! Can you help? We think it may be possible to access the first section…

Minimum requirements for each raid listed below Chambers of Xeric Minimum Stat Reqs: Base 80 combat stats (Attack/Strength/Defence/Magic/Range), base 90s is ideal but not necessary while learning. 70 prayer for Piety (77 is ideal for the Rigour Prayer) The following skills are not necessary while learning but for non-learner raids…

Set your running shoes to max speed as we race towards more Quest Speedrunning challenges, along with the final changes from Poll 77. Changelog, December 6th CLICK TO EXPAND - (Changelog, December 6th) Quest Speedrunning - Batch #3 A Taste of Hope and Sins of the Father are now available…

We're conducting some planned maintenance to local game world servers in Las Vegas and Sydney on December 6th. Worlds based in Las Vegas and Sydney will be offline from 11:00 Game Time, with work planned for approximately 5 hours. No other worlds will be offline, and no other disruptions are…

We're just days away from the Winter Summit and the first look at Old School's roadmap for early 2023! We're seriously excited, and you should be too! Just in case you needed a reminder: Saturday, December 10th at 20:00 GMT / 15:00 EST / 12:00 PT, on the Old School…

It’s like Christmas come early: the final quest of the year lands today, and the new winter Yak Track is here too! Here’s everything you need to know. New Quest: SuccessionThe Legacy of Zamorak storyline concludesThis is it – the final quest of 2022. It’s time for Succession! This adventure…

Introducing Yak Track: The Winter Trials Yak Track is back, and this time we’re feeling the frost! Complete tasks across Gielinor for Fremennik and Mahjarrat-themed rewards and other cool bonuses. You can jump in anytime from December 5th until January 29th next year. What's new? Say hello to our new…

After a short break, it’s time for November’s edition of the Gielinor Gazette… Winter Summit 2022 For those who missed it, we recently revealed the date of this year's Winter Summit! Join us on Saturday, December 10th at 8pm GMT / 3pm EST / 12pm PT, on the Old School…

TL;DR - CLICK HERE TO SHOW Losing Charges Issues The team is investigating if we can potentially help players affected by the loss of charges. Tombs of Amascut: Combat Achievements A number of hotfixes have been released since yesterday - find them all here Three issues cannot be hotfixed and…

All game worlds will be unavailable for approximately one hour between 11:30 - 12:30 GMT as scheduled maintenance is performed. Game Status Information Centre Following last week's downtime, this week’s update is a double feature! Enjoy! Changelog, November 30th Some of you expressed interest in a condensed list of changes…

December Delights It’s almost here, the ever-so-festive final month of the year, and Gielinor is awash with seasonal cheer. Places all over the world are festooned with decorations and presents – even the bosses are celebrating with some jolly hats! There’s plenty to do across Gielinor this December, including a…

This week's livestream focused on addressing the feedback from the Mysterious Quest Rewards! Topics included: Thanks to Mod Ayiza (Lead Community Manager) for his insights! DISCLAIMER: Livestreams are a glimpse into the ongoing creative process at Jagex. JMods are speaking off-the-cuff and their comments are not intended to be read…

The Ninjas have been adding a little polish to the game ready for the end of the year! Read on for news of the Mini Strike, plus the return of the Advent Calendar, last international shipping dates for Christmas merch and more! QoL Mini StrikeSmall changes, big improvementsThe Ninjas have…

We're posting this newspost as a way to collate outgoing communications regarding Tuesday's service outages, as well as provide a brief update on any ongoing issues players may be experiencing. On Tuesday (November 22nd), one of our external Data Centre providers experienced a site-wide issue involving a power failure which…

We're posting this newspost as a way to collate outgoing communications regarding Tuesday's service outages, as well as provide a brief update on any ongoing issues players may be experiencing. Regarding Recent Server Issues On Tuesday (November 22nd), one of our external Data Centre providers experienced a site-wide issue involving…

This week we look at Black Friday deals, 2022 Christmas merch and what's next for Fresh Start Worlds, post-Competitive Period! Black Friday Bundles & SalesGet more Bank Spaces than ever!Black Friday New bundles are making their way into the Marketplace today, including Bank Boosters (with a new Bank Space limit!),…

Gielinor is packing up its Halloween decorations and starting to wrap up warm for the colder months. Read on for changes from Poll 77, a chilly summit, and more! Poll 77 Changes Last month, you voted on our latest QoL Poll, 77th of its name, destroyer of inconveniences and protector…

It's DXP, FSW and TTT this week – Acronyms FTW! (Well, technically they're initialisms). Uhh anyway… on with the newspost… Double XP LIVEContinuing in the main game until the 21stWe hope you’ve been making the most of Double XP LIVE! Don’t worry if you’ve not started yet, because it’s still…

Kill a Duck in Falador Park Location Falador park, located in north Falador. Items needed None Level needed None Quests needed None Map

Climb over the western Falador wall Location Falador, western wall. Items needed Level needed 5 Agility Quests needed None Map

Fill a bucket from the pump north of Falador west Bank Location Falador, north of the Falador west bank. Items needed Bucket Level needed None Quests needed None Map

Cut a desert cactus open to fill a Waterskin Location Desert. Cross the Shantay Pass and walk slightly south until you reach a desert cactus. Use your knife or weapon with the desert cactus until your waterskin is full. Items needed Knife OR slash weapon Empty waterskin Level needed None…

Deliver some intelligence to Captain Ginea. Location Kourend & Kebos. To deliver the intelligence to Captan Ginea you will need 40% Shayzien Favour which can be reached by repeatedly healing wounded Shayzien Soldiers. At 5% Shayzien Favour it is possible to also kill Lizardmen to increase your Shayzien favour at…

Kill the Crazy archaeologist, Chaos Fanatic and Scorpia Location To reach the Crazy archaeologist, walk south of the Forgotten Cemetery at level 30 Wilderness to find him amongst the ruins. You should pray Ranged and attack with Magic. When he shouts "Rain of Knowledge!" this indicates an impending special attack…

Repair a broken strut in the Motherlode Mine Location North-east of the Mining Guild. Use a Skills necklace to teleport to the Mining Guild then walk south-east to the entrance. Items needed Hammer Pickaxe Level needed None Quests needed None Map

Browse Sarah's Farming Shop Location North-west of Draynor and south-east of Falador in the building west of the cabbage patch. Items needed None Level needed None Quests needed None Map

Unlock the Crystal chest in Taverley Location North-west of Falador in the building direct in front of the Members Gate. Items needed Crystal Key: created by combining a Loop half of key with a Tooth half of key. The loop and tooth half can be most commonly found by opening…

Fill a bucket with water at the Rellekka well Location Fremennik. Just south-east of the long hall. Items needed Bucket Level needed None Quests needed None Map

Play the Organ in the Seers' Village church Location Kandarin, Seers' Village. The Organ is located in the Church in the south-west corner of the village. Items needed None Level needed None Quests needed None Map

Have Galahad make you a Cup of tea Location Kandarin, found directly west of McGrubor's Wood in the house. Items needed None Level needed None Quests needed None Map

Get a Pet fish from Harry in Catherby Location Kandarin, Catherby. Items needed None Level needed Fishbowl filled with water. Can be filled by using an Empty fishbowl with a Sink or Fountain 10 coins Seaweed, obtainable from Nets located in the north-eat corner of Piscatoris Fishing Colony Quests needed…

Speak to Sherlock Location Kandarin, between the Sorcerer's Tower and Keep Le Faye Items needed None Level needed None Quests needed None Map

Collect 5 Seaweed from anywhere on Karamja Location North of Karamja Items needed None; simply pick up 5 seaweed from the location pictured. Level needed None Quests needed None Map

Attempt the TzHaar Fight Pit or Fight Cave Location Karamja Items needed None. Simply walk into the TzHaar Fight Pit of Fight Cave and then Leave. Level needed None Quests needed None Map

Claim a ticket from the Agility Arena in Brimhaven Location Karamja Items needed 200 coins Level needed None, although an Agility level of 40 will decrease the likelihood of failing an obstacle and taking damage. Quests needed None Map

Enter the second level of the Stronghold of Security Location Centre of Barbarian Village Items needed Food to restore HP against level 24 spiders, level 50 giant spiders, level 37 and 59 scorpions, and level 49/64/68 catablepon. Level needed Quests needed None Map

Polling Charter 31 October 2022 This is the Old School RuneScape Poll Charter – an official rulebook that standardises what does and doesn’t go to a poll. The aim of this charter is to provide clarity and a better understanding of the polling system, especially regarding unpolled changes. What We…

One epic saga gets an official Vinyl Soundtrack! Take a musical journey deep into the climactic battle of the gods with RuneScape: Elder God Wars. Featuring the songs that accompanied the culmination of the Elder God Wars storyline, you can relive taking on each of the dungeon's fronts, and all…

Attention 'Scapers! We're excited to finally reveal the date of the Winter Summit, and good news, you're all invited! Join us on Saturday, December 10th, on the Old School RuneScape Twitch channel. We've got a great show in store and you won't want to miss out, so cancel any other…

The Mysterious Quest is back and ready to get the ball rolling! As you no doubt remember, we recently released our first poll under the new polling strategy, and we’re pleased to announce that everything passed! From your feedback, it’s clear that you liked the more mysterious approach, but still…

GO PREMIER FOR 2023! Premier is the very best way to enjoy RuneScape! With a 12-Month Membership you get to enjoy everything Gielinor has to offer with a 45% discount compared to subscribing monthly. There’s also a whole host of instant rewards and monthly benefits included! This festival period, give…

We’re making moves this week with D&I changes, Halloween buffs, and two new quests for you to speedrun! Diversity and Inclusion Changes If you’re an avid FashionScaper, enjoy romancing royals, or love a good quest, we’ve got a few changes this week guaranteed to make you happy! First up, changing…

In order to best maintain the services that power RuneScape, we run maintenance to health check all our systems, ensure everything is optimal or perform upgrades to our services. Maintenance is taking place today at 11:00 Game Time on German Worlds. We expect this to last around 5 hours. During…

Winter may be coming, but we're getting into a growth mindset with the new Garden of Kharid - and with superb timing, Double XP LIVE returns this Friday! The Garden of KharidBountiful delights, powerful upgrades and QoL improvements!The Elder Gods have been defeated, and Gielinor can finally heal. Now a…

This week's roundtable livestream focused on the Osmumten's Fang and our recent polling changes! Topics included: Thanks to Mod Ayiza (Lead Community Manager) and Mod Kieren (Associate Design Director) for their insights! DISCLAIMER: Livestreams are a glimpse into the ongoing creative process at Jagex. JMods are speaking off-the-cuff and their…

It's Game Jam time again, and we're ready to reveal the latest ideas from the J-Mods! Read on for all the cool new concepts that came out of October's Jam, from new board game locations to Daemonheim Archaeology and beyond… All About Game Jam Game Jams are a chance for…

This is a quick follow-up blog focusing on Revenant weapons, following the Wilderness Boss Rework Poll! If you haven't been living inside of a cave full of ghosts for the last couple of months, you've probably seen the Wilderness Boss Rework Poll Blog and subsequent poll outcomes. Everything passed! Hooray!…

From November 7th, visitors to the Kharidian Desert will be greeted with an unusual sight: a small encampment of druids, who appear to be investigating… a garden? It seems that since the defeat of the Elder Gods, Gielinor has been healing. The Garden of Kharid has sprouted overnight, and druids…

Today sees our first poll under the new system! Wonder what it’s about…? More player power for polling! We've got a real treat for you today! Not only do we have a new Twisted Tale for you, we’ve also got a mysterious new quest that comes with its own repeatable…

This week the Ninjas bring in a raft of Quality of Life improvements, and the Fresh Start Worlds gang get another powerful XP boost! QoL Ninja StrikeCourtesy of our Summer Game Jam!We explored some great ideas for Quality of Life improvements at our Summer Game Jam, and we're pleased to…

Today we want to discuss a couple of hot topics surrounding Tombs of Amascut. Strap in and read on! Together, you’ve completed Tombs of Amascut around 4.5 MILLION times since it launched in August, which means we now have the data to address a pair of red-hot topics. Starting with...…

We’ve been using polls to keep players like you in control of the game’s updates ever since Old School RuneScape launched back in 2013. They’re a core part of what keeps Old School Old School, and a unique offering from a living MMO like ours. Polling lets players get right…

The spookiest time of year is fast approaching! Read on for a sweet taste of the tricks and treats in store this Halloween… Halloween 2022 On this haunted holiday, Varrock is full to the brim with costumed horrors. Children dressed as ghosts, civilians masquerading as beloved Shakespearean characters, stinking beasts…

In order to best maintain the services that power RuneScape, we run regular maintenance window to health check all our systems and ensure everything is optimal. During this time, RuneScape will be unavailable. Maintenance is taking place today at 10:00 Game Time. We expect this to last between 2-3 hours.…

Halloween is back at Draynor Manor, with a new miniquest and even more creepy cosmetics for brave skillers! Plus we’ve got free deaths in Fresh Start Worlds, an update to our policy on fan fiction and more… Event: HalloweenSpooky season is upon us!Halloween is here and things are getting a…

Meet the Author: Requirements: Completion of Morytania Elite Diary (Hard Diary only grants 5 daily slime pit teleports) Completion of Kandarin Hard Diary to toggle Camelot Teleport to Seer's Village Bank -OR- Crafting Cape option for players without Mory Elite Diary at bottom of guide- see addendum. Items Equipped: Ghostspeak…

Requirements: Completion of Morytania Elite Diary (Hard Diary only grants 5 daily slime pit teleports) Completion of Kandarin Hard Diary to toggle Camelot Teleport to Seer's Village Bank -OR- Crafting Cape option for players without Mory Elite Diary at bottom of guide- see addendum Items Equipped: Ghostspeak Amulet Items Inventory:…

It's that time of year again... when pumpkins are more than just a pie filling and black cats become top dog... yep, it's Halloween in Gielinor! All sorts of strange activities will be waiting for you at Draynor Manor (and some equally strange creatures too) but don't be afraid to…

Ready to achieve ultimate glory in combat? Then keep reading… Since we released Combat Achievements a year or so ago (how time flies!) we’ve added loads of new content to the game – with this ever-increasing task list, we want to ensure that you’re also getting plenty of new rewards.…

Fresh Start Worlds Fresh Start Worlds will open today at 12:00 BST! If you’ve been waiting for the right time to try Old School RuneScape, this is it! Here’s how to get started: Step 1: Create Your Account. Head directly to the account creation menu via thislink! You can download…

This week's livestream focused on answering some questions about Quest Speedrunning! We answered a range of questions about the game, including: Thanks to Mod Ayiza (Lead Community Manager), Mod Kieren (Associate Design Director), Mod Ed (Senior Content Developer) and Mod Roq (Upload Manager) for their insight! DISCLAIMER: Livestreams are a…

The Wilderness is the place to be this week, as we launch new miniquests, combat encounters and skilling activities! New Wilderness Flash EventsPlus three new high-end skilling items and more!The Wilderness got a new lease of life recently, and the good times continue this week with the launch of Flash…

Quality of Life polls are live and kicking once again! Keep reading to see Poll 77 and learn what we have planned for future QoL polls. Hi everyone! It’s been a while, but it’s that time again; the next Quality of Life poll is finally upon us! But before we…

We’ve seen some recent discussions about certain activities in Old School RuneScape, so we’d like to take this opportunity to reaffirm our stance and reiterate the Game Rules. Community Chucking As you know, the main reason for the Duel Arena’s removal was to stop activity which we deemed unacceptable in…

New Wilderness Flash Events and Miniquests The new-look Wilderness is popping off with a slew of skilling and combat events and miniquests! There’s going to be more to do in the Wilderness this autumn – not just combat! We’re expanding Wilderness skilling with new events spawning regularly to get your…

This week's livestream focused on answering some general Q&A! We answered a range of questions about the game, including: Thanks to Mod Light (Community Manager), Mod Kieren (Associate Design Director), Mod Ash (Product Manager), Mod Bruno (QA Analyst) and Mod Kirby (Junior Content Developer) for their insight! DISCLAIMER: Livestreams are…

This week’s update sees the launch of Quest Speedrunning! Quest Speedrunning What was that? A bird? A plane? No, it’s Quest Speedrunning, zooming its way to Old School! Speedrunning is the art of playing video games as quickly as possible, and the Old School RuneScape community has been doing it…

This will be a short one today, as we've been busy cooking up fresh ideas in our latest Game Jam! Read on for all the scoop on the jam, plus info on week three of Fresh Start Worlds. Game Jam New passion projects incoming!Break out the whiteboards, it's time for…

Join us as we celebrate the RuneScape Art Community's second annual 'Art Fight' featuring the Phoenix and Black Arm gangs! What is an Art Fight? An Art Fight is a 'friendly' competition between two teams of artists in which they 'attack' one another using artwork of their opponent's character. The…

This week, we’ve got content from Poll 76, a quick update on Quest Speedrunning, and some Tombs of Amascut changes! Poll 76 It’s getting chilly out there, so why not get warm and cosy in the Clan Hall? This week we’ve added a Combat Ring and a Party Chest for…

NOTE: THIS IS NOT A PHOSANI NIGHTMARE GUIDE! Hello and welcome to my Nightmare of Ashihama guide! To get started, lets go over my recommended stats, gear, and inventory. STATS: 75+ in all combat stats minus ranged,will be the bare minimum, 90+ being much better. If using a trident, a…

Fresh Start Worlds is coming to Old School on October 19th! Keep reading to learn more…Fresh Start Worlds is your chance to restart your Old School journey! It’s the Old School RuneScape you know and love, except with a fresh economy, fresh HiScores, and, of course, fresh adventure!You remember starting…

Show the world you’re a skilling superstar with the new Master Max Cape – only for those who are 120 across the board! Plus, amazing charity bundles for good causes! Master Max CapesReach a new level of skill mastery!Reaching 120 in any skill takes dedication. Reaching 120 in every skill?…

Adventurers of Gielinor, unite! The RuneScape community is huge, and there are plenty of fun groups to join for n00bs and veteran players alike. Not sure where to start? No worries – here are a few of our favourite RuneScape communities! Why not check them out? Universal PvM/Bossing Skilling/Minigames Other…

Is there a prouder moment than reaching 120 in a skill? The hours of dedication, feeling your character grow in capability, unlocking your full potential until – gasp! – there you are, handing over your coin for a shiny new Completionist Cape. They grow up so fast… Ok, now how…