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Poll 84: Misc Mayhem | April 23rd

Apr 23

Poll 84 brings summer sweep-up changes, including demonic gorilla improvements, Bird Nest QoL, and more!

We've noticed something 'fishy' with the behaviour of Fishing Spots from reports received after today's game update. A hotfix has been released to revert the change.

Changelog April 23rd

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Poll 84: Misc Mayhem

You'll no longer have a random chance to find nothing when searching the Tower of Life crates during the quest.
Finding a Beginner Clue Scroll in a Bird Nest in a members’ world will no longer cause the Bird Nest to disappear.
Bird Nests now auto-queue when opening, letting you open them all with a single click. This is not true for Clue Nests.
You will now be shown a "Did you know?" tip in the chat when you log in. You can customise the colours in the Chat section of the Settings menu, and you can also turn it off completely.
Tortured and demonic gorillas will no longer be aggressive once you have completed Monkey Madness II, and will now swap prayers for every 70 damage taken, instead of 50.
Made the Warmth bar in Wintertodt narrower to avoid visual clutter. Additionally, the player's Health bar no longer appears alongside the Warmth bar when you get hit by the cold.
Players can now toggle the visibility of falling snow overlays in multiple locations.

Other Changes

Untradeable Bonds can now be converted in the Conversion menu using Coins from your Bank, not just your Inventory.
The Bond Pouch interface now correctly states that Ironmen can gift Bonds.
Increased the size of the clickboxes on the plank walk and roof balance obstacles in the Ardougne Agility course.
Ghommal and Laidee now give up-to-date information about how to earn Combat Achievement ranks.
The Arceuus spells in the in-game Skill Guide can once again be clicked to find out what Runes they require.

PvP Rota

The PvP rota has moved to Period B:

560 - (UK) - PvP World
319 - (US) - Bounty Hunter World
579 - (US) - High-Risk PvP World
561 - (UK) - Free-to-Play PvP World
580 - (US) - LMS Competitive

World 390 (AUS) for LMS Competitive has been de-activated with this rota.

World 569 (AUS) for Bounty Hunter has been de-activated with this rota.

The PvP Arena is using '1 Def Pure' loadouts in Ranked Duels and Tournaments this week.
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Poll 84: Misc Mayhem

No Old School update is complete without a grab bag of quirky QoL tweaks and fixes! This batch of updates is packed with the kind of changes that don’t steal the spotlight but still deserve their time to shine. From gorilla behaviour tweaks to Bird Nests, here’s what’s fresh in the land of Gielinor.

Gorilla Aggression

After completing Monkey Madness II, you’ve proven yourself more than capable of handling Gielinor’s primate problems - so why are tortured and demonic gorillas still acting like you're invading their jungle gym? With this change, we’ve made it so that they’ll no longer be aggressive post-quest. On top of that, they will now swap Prayers for every 70 damage taken instead of 50, giving you a bit more breathing room during fights.

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

Mr Know-it-all?

Ever feel like you log in and immediately forget what you were doing? Now you’ll be greeted by a random "Did You Know?" tip offering helpful reminders, fun factoids, or the occasional game mechanic you might’ve missed. You can customise the message colours in your settings or turn them altogether off if you're too wise for tooltips. We’ll be expanding this feature over time with even more nuggets of wisdom!

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

Bird Nest Changes

Good news for nesters! Snagging a Beginner Clue Scroll from a Bird Nest on members’ worlds no longer makes the nest vanish into the void.

Also, opening Bird Nests will now auto-queue, letting you crack through your whole stash with a single click. Much easier on your poor fingers, although you’ll still need to open Clue Nests manually. If you prefer to open Bird Nests the old way, spam-clicking remains a viable option.

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

Wintertodt Tidy-Up

The Warmth bar during Wintertodt games was getting a little bulky - especially when the arena was packed. We’ve made it narrower and cleaner, so it won’t clutter up your screen. On top of that, your HP bar won’t awkwardly overlap with the Warmth bar when you take cold damage. It’s a subtle update, but your eyeballs will thank you!

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

Snow More Trouble

You can now toggle off the falling snow overlays seen in places like Waterbirth Island. This one’s for anyone who finds the effect visually uncomfortable or distracting – a small setting with a big impact for accessibility! Be warned that in places where damage usually accompanies falling snow, you will still be affected. The changes are kind to your eyes, not your HP.

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

Tower of Life Crates

If you've ever scoured the crates in the Tower of Life during the quest, only to be met with the crushing disappointment of finding nothing, you’ll be glad to hear that from now on you’ll always get something from those crates.

Merch Update

New Angels Scapes Lines

New lines from Angels Scapes hit the Official Merch Store[runescape.backstreetmerch.com] today. First off, check out the limited edition Araxxor and Rax pins, eager to crawl into your collection!

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

Plus, the Scythe of Vitur squad has also slashed its way into the store: The OG, Sanguine and Holy Scythe pins are also limited edition, and deadly stylish.

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

Get them whilst you can!

StarForge PC Giveaway

StarForge Systems have generously given us a PC bundle to give away! If you want to level up your grinding game with high performance gaming gear, you have 24 hours left to enter here[x.com].

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

Check out their website[starforgesystems.com] to see the full range - mousepads, plate lights, wall art, a PC and the case featured in the above photo.

Other Changes

Untradeable Bonds can now be converted in the Conversion menu using Coins from your Bank, not just your Inventory.
The Bond Pouch interface now correctly states that Ironmen can gift Bonds.
Increased the size of the clickboxes on the plank walk and roof balance obstacles in the Ardougne Agility course.
Ghommal and Laidee now give up-to-date information about how to earn Combat Achievement ranks.
The Arceuus spells in the in-game Skill Guide can once again be clicked to find out what Runes they require.

PvP World Rota

The PvP rota has moved to Period B:

560 - (UK) - PvP World
319 - (US) - Bounty Hunter World
579 - (US) - High-Risk PvP World
561 - (UK) - Free-to-Play PvP World
580 - (US) - LMS Competitive

You can also discuss this update on the 2007Scape subreddit, the Steam forums, or the community-led OSRS Discord[discord.gg] in the #gameupdate channel. For more info on the above content, check out the official Old School Wiki[oldschool.runescape.wiki].

Mods Abe, Abyss, Arcane, Archie, Argo, Ash, Ayiza, BigRig, Blossom, Boko, Bruno, Chilly, Criminal, Crystal, Curse, Daizong, Dylan, Ed, Elena, Enigma, Entropi, Errol, Gecko, Gengis, Gizmo, Goblin, Grub, Halo, Harold, Hend, Hornet, Husky, Jalo, Jerv, Keyser, Kieren, Kirby, Kurotou, Leebleh, Lenny, Light, Liron, Lykos, Mack, Manked, Markos, Maylea, Moogle, Morty, Necro, Nin, Nox, Nylu, Ori, Other, Philomel, Pumpkin, Rach, Redfield, Rice, Roq, Ry, Saiyan, Sarnie, Shogun, Shroom, Sigma, Skylark, Smithy, Sova, Squid, Starry, Suharun, Surma, Sween, Tide, Titus, TJ, Tsourorf, Tyran, Veda, Vegard, West, Wolfy & Yume

The Old School Team.

Old School RuneScape

Easter 2025 Event | April 16th

Apr 16

This week brings springtime spirit to Gielinor, Deadman QoL fixes, and a whole lot of carrots - hop in and check it out!

Changelog April 16th

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Easter Event 2025

A mysterious trail of carrot bits leads to this year’s Easter event in Varrock... Go earn yourself an Easter-themed outfit!

Permanent Deadman Tweaks

Heroes’ Quest and Shield of Arrav now autocomplete for all accounts.
S.T.A.S.H. units are now fully buildable and functional.
Nimbleness Charm now works with additional Agility shortcuts that were previously excluded.
Increased Trinket drop rates from breach monsters.
Ruby Bolt (e) Special Attacks are now capped at 30 damage against breach monsters, matching Deadman: Armageddon behaviour.

Other Changes

As promised in last week’s update[secure.runescape.com], we’ve reverted the Tool Leprechaun location changes and the movement restrictions on gardeners.
Players can no longer receive a Farming Contract through the "take another contract" option if they no longer meet the level requirement.
The Run Energy drain effect of the Jal-MejRah can now be blocked by Prayer. This was already the case for their stat-stealing effect.
Using shortcuts in the Agility section of Monkey Madness II should no longer cause the game to crash.
Autocast settings will now be remembered upon switching gear in Castle Wars.

PvP Rota
The PvP rota has moved to Period A:

539 - (US) - PvP World
318 - (UK) - Bounty Hunter World
548 - (Germany) - High-Risk PvP World
577 - (US) - Free-to-Play PvP World
559 - (UK) - LMS Competitive

World 390 (AUS) for LMS Competitive has been activated with this rota.

World 569 (AUS) for Bounty Hunter has been activated with this rota.

The PvP Arena is using 'Zerker' loadouts in Ranked Duels and Tournaments this week.

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Easter Event 2025

Our egg-stra special friend, the Easter Bunny, has vanished like your GP after a bad PKing trip. The flowers aren’t blooming, the chocolate eggs aren’t rolling, and the citizens of Varrock are feeling disturbingly un-festive. Something’s wrong... Something’s eggstremely wrong!

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

This year’s Easter event is a mystery filled with strange clues, stranger characters, and a journey that will take you somewhere you’ve never been before. Things kick off in Varrock, where some less-than-jubilant citizens are wondering what happened to their favourite egg-centric holiday. Something about... carrot bits? Hmm.

Follow the clues to hunt down the Easter Bunny and bring spring back on track!

Completing the event will earn you a new seasonal outfit that will certainly help you stand out in the dark. You’ll also receive Easter rewards from any previous events you’ve missed.

Easter Livestream: The Hunt is On!

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

Join us on April 17th at 16:00 BST for a special Easter Livestream, hosted by the ever-charming Mods Ayiza and Sween!

We’re starting things off in true Easter spirit with a fashion-scape parade, starting from Lumbridge and ending in Varrock on World 522! Grab your most eggshellent Easter outfits and strut your stuff as we march toward this year’s event.

J-Mod Hide and Seek

Once we arrive in Varrock, it’s time for a classic Easter egg hunt! We're hiding, you’re seeking. Find the egg-tastic J-Mods nesting around Gielinor. The first one to trade with them gets five Bonds. Nice!

Egg Decorating Competition Finale

Don’t forget to tune in for the livestream vote, where Twitch chat will decide the three winners of the Egg Decorating Competition! Check out all the entries in our #egg-competition[discord.com] channel on Discord.

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

In a grand finale, Mods Ayiza and Sween will be exploring RuneScape: Dragonwilds live on stream! You won’t want to miss this one.

Permanent Deadman Tweaks

While most of Gielinor are busy hunting eggs and examining root vegetables, our fiercest warriors in Permanent Deadman Mode have been busy dying gloriously on the fields of battle! To help them out, we’ve got a fresh bunch of tweaks and fixes.

No More Quest Blocking

We’ve seen too many brave souls get stuck in group quest limbo, so Heroes' Quest and Shield of Arrav will now autocomplete for all eligible Deadman accounts, including anyone who’s made progress on them before. No more begging for a Phoenix Gang partner just to slap some gloves on!

S.T.A.S.H. Units are Live

These convenient hidey holes are now completely functional in Permanent Deadman! Build them, store clue gear in them, and save precious Inventory space like a true clue master.

Nimbleness Charm Improvements

The Nimbleness Charm now works with more Agility shortcuts that were previously snubbed due to different checks under the hood. If it didn’t work before and should’ve - it probably does now! Just keep the Charm in your Inventory and it should work… well, like a charm!

Better Breach Rewards

We’ve adjusted the drop rates for breach monsters, giving you a much higher chance to hit the unique loot table. This includes Charms, Trinkets, and those deliciously deadly Ancient Warrior weapons.

Ruby Bolts Nerfed

We’ve reinstated a fix from Deadman: Armageddon! Ruby Bolt (e) Special Attacks are now capped at 30 damage against breach monsters. That’s right, no more one-tapping your way to domination with gemstone gimmicks. Still powerful, just not 100-damage powerful.

Keep the feedback coming and the loot flowing!

Feedback Wanted: Bank UI Changes

In Poll 84[secure.runescape.com], we’re asking if you’d like to deposit the contents of handy items like the Fish Barrel, Coal Bag, Seed Box, and Log Basket straight into your Bank. Very nice. Very tidy.

That functionality is in the poll, but there’s one small catch: to make this magic happen, we need to squeeze in a shiny new Deposit Container button somewhere on the Bank interface, but space is precious!

The current bank layout has four separate buttons at the bottom. Two are for Rearrange Mode (Swap/Insert), and two are for Withdraw As (Item/Note). We’re thinking we could turn those into two tidy toggles instead.

Same functions, less button clutter, and just enough room left over to squeeze in that sweet, sweet Deposit button.

Here’s how the Bank looks now:

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

And here’s our proposed update:

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

Familiar functions? Still there. New button? Included. Interface clutter? Decreased. Vibes? Immaculate.

But what do you think? Is this an improvement, or do you hate it with every pixel of your being? Let us know! Your feedback will help us fine-tune this feature if it passes the poll, so speak now or forever hold your peace.

Other Changes

As promised in last week’s update[secure.runescape.com], we’ve reverted the Tool Leprechaun location changes and the movement restrictions on gardeners.
Players can no longer receive a Farming Contract through the "take another contract" option if they no longer meet the level requirement.
The Run Energy drain effect of the Jal-MejRah can now be blocked by Prayer. This was already the case for their stat-stealing effect.
Using shortcuts in the Agility section of Monkey Madness II should no longer cause the game to crash.
Autocast settings will now be remembered upon switching gear in Castle Wars.

PvP World Rota

The PvP rota has moved to Period A:

539 - (US) - PvP World
318 - (UK) - Bounty Hunter World
548 - (Germany) - High-Risk PvP World
577 - (US) - Free-to-Play PvP World
559 - (UK) - LMS Competitive

Old School RuneScape

Farming & Autocast QoL Changes

Apr 9

PSA: We're aware of an issue affecting some players on Android devices where the game may take longer to load than normal, and may cause game not responding device notifications. We're investigating the issue as a priority.

This week’s update brings some handy quality-of-life improvements to Farming and Autocasts!

Changelog - April 9th

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Farming Improvements

Gardeners will no longer wander off and will instead remain conveniently stationed at their plots, confined to a 3-tile diameter, ready to assist you.
Leprechauns are now stationed closer to herb patches.
Using a tree seed on a plant pot will now continue planting similar seeds into more pots until you either run out of pots or seeds. Likewise, watering your potted seeds will continue automatically for as long as you have water and unwatered pots of the same type.

Autocast Mishaps

Autocast is no longer cleared when you don't have the level or runes to cast the selected spell; it will instead remain as your selected auto-cast, and once you regain the runes or level, it will begin casting again.
You can now select a spell to autocast regardless of its level or whether or not you have the runes available.

Poll 83: Castle Wars Tweaks

To reduce AFK viability and better support active Castle Wars gameplay, Plaudit Crates have been updated and are now re-enabled for purchase and opening. Coins and runes have been removed, and untradeable arrows and bolts (exclusively for use in Castle Wars) have been added.
The message telling you that you cannot attack a teammate in Castle Wars is now filtered.
The Castlewars Rune pouch will now enable free casts of Humidify.
Logging out and back in a game of Castle Wars will no longer magic another rune pouch into your inventory.
The new barricade cap restricting teams to 7 barricades outside and 10 inside the base now only applies on dedicated Castle Wars Worlds.

8 - 16-bit Music Update

Audio improvements: Transitioned music tracks from 8 -16-bit for improved quality.

Other Changes

While not many of you are using demonbane spells, there are a handful of places that we suspect people might feel this bugfix impacts them. To compensate, we're reducing the Magic defence of some NPCs

K'ril Tsutsaroth has had his Magic Defence reduced from 130 to 80.
Skotizo has had his Magic Defence reduced from 130 to 80.
Demonic Gorillas have had their Magic Defence reduced from 50 to 20.
Cerberus has had her Magic Defence reduced from 100 to 65.

The recently updated rune pouch menu has been tweaked to let you set a custom quantity as the left-click Store/Withdraw option for runes. Use the 'X' quantity button to customise the quantity and set it as the left-click option on your rune stacks.
As Ironmen can already transfer tradeable items to other characters, we've removed the restriction that stopped them from gifting bonds. They can now 'use' a bond on the recipient to offer it as a free gift, like other characters can.
The collection log is now in the hiscores panel in the sidebar.
Added new "Top-floor" and "Bottom-floor" options to the Ladder at the Grand Tree, Lighthouse, and Lumbridge Castle Staircase for faster navigation.
Fixed an issue where the Ancient Sceptre's bonus to Blood spell healing was being rounded down to zero, preventing the benefit from being applied. The calculation has been updated to ensure the Sceptre now provides its intended bonus.
The inventory icon for the Echo Ahrim's Robe top is no longer clipped, and the icon for the Slayer Ring is more centred in its space.
Fixed a bug where 'Withdraw 5' and 'Withdraw 10' bank options behaved incorrectly when the custom quantity for x was set to 0.
The 'Check' option on the Friendly Zombie Pirate now tells you how many times you've opened the locker, once you've gone through his introductory chat.
Fixed typos from While Guthix Sleeps and the Construction cape’s right-click teleport menu.

PvP Rota

The PvP rota has moved to Period B:

560 - (UK) - PvP World
319 - (US) - Bounty Hunter World
579 - (US) - High-Risk PvP World
561 - (UK) - Free-to-Play PvP World
580 - (US) - LMS Competitive

World 390 (AUS) for LMS Competitive has been de-activated with this rota.

World 569 (AUS) for Bounty Hunter has been de-activated with this rota.

The PvP Arena is using 'Max/Med' loadouts in Ranked Duels and Tournaments this week.
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Farming QoL

We’ve been busy in the garden, making some fresh changes to improve your farming experience!

Gardeners are finally grounded! No more chasing them down - those days are over. Instead, they've been lovingly trapped within a 3-tile diameter, where they’ll remain forever in their tiny, self-made garden prison, waiting eagerly to assist you with your crops. It's like a VIP service... except the VIP is stuck in a tiny square and can't escape. Enjoy the freedom of never losing them again!

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

That's not all, because the Leprechauns Have Moved In! Leprechauns are now hanging out closer to herb patches, making it quicker and easier to access that sweet, sweet storage. It's like they knew you were coming...

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

Finally, planting and watering just got lazy-proofed! You can now use a tree seed on a plant pot and keep planting more similar seeds until you either run out of pots or seeds. No more intense clicking! Also, watering your potted seeds will automatically continue as long as you've got water and unwatered pots of the same type. Now you can water and plant without even thinking about it.

Autocast Mishaps

Ever been drained by that pesky bat in Inferno, gone to heal up with Blood Barrage, and landed straight into the loving embrace of a Jal-ImKot meleer, sending you straight back to square one? Or maybe you brewed down in TOB, Kodai raised high, only to majestically bonk the aggro crab at Nylo, instead of landing that crucial freeze?

Well, suffer no more! because autocast just got smarter!

Your autocast will now stick around even if you don’t have the level or runes to cast a spell. Once you regain the requirements, it’ll automatically resume casting - because nothing’s worse than panic-switching to your staff, only to find you’re set to whack instead of zap.

Select any spell to autocast - even if you lack the level or runes.
Autocast won’t be cleared if you temporarily can’t cast the spell.
Ran out of runes or got drained? Your selected spell will be grayed out until you meet the requirements again.

However, some things haven’t changed:

Autocast is still cleared when swapping weapons in the Wilderness.
You still can’t cast spells you don’t meet the requirements for - it just won’t wipe your selection anymore.
Autocast is still cleared when using the Spellbook Swap spell.

What’s in it for you?

Level 3 accounts can now avoid gaining combat XP by keeping autocast set without accidentally smacking something.
No more tragic misclicks in high-stakes fights - your spell will be ready when you are.

So go forth, cast with confidence, and never fear the accidental staff bonk again!

Poll 83: Castle Wars Tweaks

Plaudits Update

Last week, we introduced Plaudits to the Castle Wars reward shop as a way to offer meaningful rewards for participation. While the goal was to support players who genuinely enjoy the minigame, we quickly saw the unintended consequence: a spike in AFK behavior, with some players prioritising rewards over real gameplay.

We heard your concerns loud and clear and temporarily disabled the crates to reassess. This week, we’re reintroducing them - but with important changes aimed at preserving the integrity of Castle Wars while still offering fair rewards.

What’s Changed?

The revised crates now include some untradeable items that can only be used within Castle Wars matches. This includes the Castle Wars Arrows and Bolts, which have the strength of Dragon Arrows and Dragon Bolts, making them powerful tools for the minigame - but they can’t be traded or used outside of Castle Wars, meaning they won’t impact the wider game economy.

Meanwhile, the rest of the crate contents (like blighted supplies and food) remain usable and tradeable, but we’ve removed high-concern items like Runes and GP, which were previously enabling the crates to serve as a profitable AFK money-maker. These changes are intended to make the crates a lot less attractive for passive farming, and a lot more relevant for active Castle Wars players.

Updated Plaudit Loot (3 Rolls per Crate):

4 noted Blighted Super Restore Potions
75-105 Castle Wars Arrows (Dragon Arrow strength, untradeable, Castle Wars-only)
75-105 Castle Wars Bolts (Dragon Bolt strength, untradeable, Castle Wars-only)
2 Castle Wars Tickets
10-15 Blighted Ice Sacks
175-225 Rune Arrows
100-120 Rune Javelins
15-25 Blighted Mantas
25-35 Blighted Anglerfish
35-45 Blighted Karambwans
20-30 Blighted Vengeance sacks

We know players have mixed feelings - some would prefer the crates be scrapped entirely, others want the original rewards restored. We hope this middle ground keeps the spirit of Castle Wars alive, offering relevant, balanced rewards without enabling the wrong kind of gameplay.

We’ll keep monitoring how things go, and we’re always open to feedback as we refine things further. Thanks for sticking with us while we work to make Castle Wars the fun, competitive experience it’s meant to be.

In addition, we've also made the following tweaks:

The message telling you that you cannot attack a teammate in Castle Wars is now filtered.
The Castlewars Rune pouch will now enable free casts of Humidify.
Logging out and back in a game of Castle Wars will no longer magic another rune pouch into your inventory.
The new barricade cap restricting teams to 7 barricades outside and 10 inside the base now only applies on dedicated Castle Wars Worlds.

Now back to storming castles and setting things on fire as usual!

8 - 16 Bit Music Update

We wanted to give you an update on some audio improvements we're making to Old School RuneScape.

We were thrilled by the positive response and the genuine enthusiasm you showed for the audio team's efforts in our recent 16-bit blog post. If you missed that, you can check it out here[secure.runescape.com] and get the full lowdown.

However, we also heard your concerns about preserving the authentic Old School feel that you know and love.

We understand completely!

Rest assured, maintaining that classic Old School RuneScape vibe is our absolute priority. We're not looking to reinvent the wheel, but rather to polish it, ensuring your auditory experience keeps pace with the game's evolution. Today, we want to dive a little deeper into the musical side of this upgrade, specifically addressing the transition from 8-bit to 16-bit music.

Recently, we've been working on transitioning our music tracks from 8-bit to a more versatile 16-bit format. You might have also noticed a very subtle layer of white noise in some of the music tracks, which this update will smooth out.

What to Expect

In most cases, the change will be minimal, or not even noticeable. The Old School feel of the music you love will remain unchanged. We're rolling out this update for music tracks first. We're holding off on sound effects for the time being, as we want to further refine and improve those before any updates are made.

Why the Change?

This is about a gentle refinement, not a dramatic overhaul. The 16-bit format allows for a cleaner, more versatile OSRS sound. This, in turn, will help us maintain audio quality and lay the important groundwork for any future audio improvements. Go ahead, take a listen, and let us know what you think:

Sea Shanty II

Check out the video here[cdn.runescape.com]!

Harmony

Check out the video here[cdn.runescape.com]!

Rose
Check out the video here[cdn.runescape.com]!

Yama: Progress Update

Behind the scenes, we've been hard at work on bringing Yama, the Master of Pacts to life, so we thought we'd drop in and let you know where we're at! This section will assume that you're up-to-date with Yama, so if you need a refresher then make sure to check out the dedicated blog by clicking here[secure.runescape.com].

The core encounter (meaning without any Contracts applied) is more or less finished, so we've invited a handful of players to test what we've got so far. If those playtests go well, we'll be able to lock in a release date and share it with you ASAP so that you can book time off work, stock up on snacks, move to a quiet place in the countryside free from distractions - whatever it is you've got to do to satisfy your PvM itch.

Naturally, we're not going to show off the fight itself here, but we'll give you an exclusive preview of the demon of the hour and his reasonably-sized throne!

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

This is why you should always double-check the dimensions on your flatpack furniture...

While all of the rewards passed, we know that opinions were divided on the early concepts we showed off for the Oathplate armour, particularly the colour scheme. Below is a first-look at our in-game models for the 'default' Oathplate appearance, and the cosmetic variant unlocked by completing a Contract that makes the Yama fight considerably harder.

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

Here's how the default appearance looks, we took the original proposal for the more prestigious look and ran with it, but made an even cooler look for the 'flex cosmetic' variant...

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

Here's what you can expect to see the best of the best rocking! It's a pretty unique colour scheme that really makes this Oathplate variant stand out, but still pairs nicely with a lot of other best-in-slot options!

Eagle-eyed readers will undoubtedly have noticed that we're still calling it Oathplate armour, despite some feedback that 'Oathplate platebody' was a bit of a mouthful and a popular suggestion for the set to be called 'Oathbreaker armour' instead. Narratively, we weren't too keen on 'Oathbreaker' because no oaths have been broken - and we wouldn't recommend looking for any loopholes with Yama either. Some players suggested using words like hauberk or cuisse for the armour pieces, but these don't really match up to the appearance since they're very specific terms. For now, we're sticking with the Oathplate helm, Oathplate chest and Oathplate legs - no 'platebody' needed because the clue's in the name!

Beyond Yama itself, we've made great progress on the Chasm of Fire skilling activities! Take a look...

Check out the video here[cdn.runescape.com]!

The video above should give you a look at what you'll find yourself doing if you're looking to earn some GP by skilling or make a piece of Oathplate armour for yourself using armour shards. One player can be seen mining some Infernal shale at a large vein, this is a super laid-back approach that's very low intensity but doesn't yield a high output. Next to them, you can see somebody mining considerably more actively and wiping the sweat from their brow, but there's not a pestle and mortar in sight - we'll leave you to speculate on this one for now, just know that you've got a variety of options for gathering up your Infernal shale.

In the background you can see another player who's all done with mining and starting to smith their Oathplate bars, timing their actions perfectly to smelt and quench at lightning speed. Not shown here is the final step: smithing! While we didn't have enough hands to show it off here, you'll have a neat timing-based Smithing activity to speed up your time on the anvil.

All-in-all, the skilling activities give you a bunch of options for intensity that let you get out what you put in and while they're not exactly 'universal' methods, we think they're a lot of fun and hope you'll enjoy them for yourself on Yama's release, even if you're not looking to take on the formidable demon himself!

That's all we've got to share for now, we're excited to see how our playtesters do this week and to get a release date in front of you as soon as possible, so keep an eye out!

The Great OSRS Eggstravaganza Competition

With Easter just around the corner, we're getting in the mood with a cracking new community competition! Prepare your brushes, markers, and questionable artistic skills - it’s time for the OSRS-themed Egg Decorating Competition!

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We want to see your best (or worst) attempts at turning an egg into a masterpiece worthy of the Evil chicken! Whether you're working with chocolate eggs, plastic eggs, or a good ol' fashioned fridge egg that definitely wasn’t meant for this - get creative and bring Gielinor to life, egg style!

How to Enter

Snag an egg-like object
Decorate it with an OSRS theme - whether it’s an iconic NPC, a legendary weapon, or just a very cursed attempt at a Potato Cactus.
Snap a pic and submit it in either the #egg-competition[discord.com] channel on the official OSRS Discord or in the egg competition post on the r/2007scape subreddit.

When?

Competition Opens: Monday, April 7th 10:00AM BST
Competition Closes: Monday, April 14th 10:00 AM BST
Winner Selection: Our judge will narrow the competition down to two finalists per category, but the ultimate champions will be decided LIVE by Twitch chat during our Easter Livestream on April 17th, 16:00 - 17:00 BST

Competition Categories

Funniest Egg - The one that cracks us up the most!
Most Creative Egg - The most uneggxpected, out-of-the-box/coop design!
Most OSRS-Inspired Egg – The one that best embodies the soul of Gielinor!

The Prizes

Winners of each category will score themselves 10 Old School Bonds and 3 months of membership, to help keep that gaming on track.

So, grab your paints, markers, or whatever questionable decoration supplies you may have lying around, and get cracking! We can't wait to see the absolute masterpieces (or eggs-traordinarily disturbed) pieces you hatch up!

In-game Easter Eggs

We're also hosting an Easter-trivia[discord.com] channel in the Discord for you to share and discover hidden Easter eggs across Gielinor! We’re talking about those sneaky little details, quirky mechanics, and fun secrets that only the most dedicated adventurers have uncovered.

Think you know an obscure OSRS Easter egg? Drop it here!

Need inspiration? Ever tossed a gold ring into the Wilderness Volcano? You might just be in for a surprise… We'll be featuring some of the best trivia during our Easter Livestream on April 17th (16:00), so share your best finds, and you might get a shoutout!

Let the egg-streme creativity begin!

StarForge Systems

Looking for an upgrade?

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High-end, quality computers and accessories ranging from Cases, Platelights, Mousepads and Wall Art. Available from StarForge Systems[starforgesystems.com] now!

Rules of RuneScape Wording Update

This one's not strictly related to this week's Game Update, but we wanted to make sure you were in the loop!

We've updated the wording on our Rules of RuneScape [legal.jagex.com]page so that it matches up with our T&Cs, specifically to the wording around Real World Trading. The following paragraph has been updated:

"Real World trading (RWT) means buying or selling in the real world, for real money or in exchange for anything of value, things that relate to Jagex accounts."

In plain terms, this adjustment is to make clear in the rules (though it was already clear in the T&Cs) that RWT does not need to involve real money and pertains to 'anything of value'. This should make it clearer that performing out-of-game services like using your Twitch channel or Discord server to advertise other Twitch channels or Discord servers in exchange for GP is categorically RWT, as is paying for these services in this manner.

Other Changes

Before we get into the usual bullet point list, we've got one change this week that we'd like to expand on a little.

While playtesting Yama internally, we noticed some unusually high accuracy rolls with Demonbane spells. Turns out that since release, the Purging Staff + Demonbane spells have been more accurate than intended. With this week's game update, we're fixing a bug where Demonbane spells were multiplying accuracy incorrectly with the bonuses from Purging Staff and Mark of Darkness.

While not many of you are using demonbane spells, there are a handful of places that we suspect people might feel this bugfix impacts them. To compensate, we're reducing the Magic defence of some NPCs - we suspect that with these changes, you likely won't notice any difference, but we'll be keeping an eye out for feedback! Keep in mind that Tormented Demons aren't really relevant here owing to their shield mechanic and granting 100% accuracy, so if you're wondering why they're not on the list then you've got your answer.

K'ril Tsutsaroth has had his Magic Defence reduced from 130 to 80.
Skotizo has had his Magic Defence reduced from 130 to 80.
Demonic Gorillas have had their Magic Defence reduced from 50 to 20.
Cerberus has had her Magic Defence reduced from 100 to 65.

Now, bring on the miscellaneous changes!

The recently updated rune pouch menu has been tweaked to let you set a custom quantity as the left-click Store/Withdraw option for runes. Use the 'X' quantity button to customise the quantity and set it as the left-click option on your rune stacks.
As Ironmen can already transfer tradeable items to other characters, we've removed the restriction that stopped them from gifting bonds. They can now 'use' a bond on the recipient to offer it as a free gift, like other characters can.
The collection log is now in the hiscores panel in the sidebar.
Added new "Top-floor" and "Bottom-floor" options to the Ladder at the Grand Tree, Lighthouse, and Lumbridge Castle Staircase for faster navigation.
Fixed an issue where the Ancient Sceptre's bonus to Blood spell healing was being rounded down to zero, preventing the benefit from being applied. The calculation has been updated to ensure the Sceptre now provides its intended bonus.
The inventory icon for the Echo Ahrim's Robe top is no longer clipped, and the icon for the Slayer Ring is more centred in its space.
Fixed a bug where 'Withdraw 5' and 'Withdraw 10' bank options behaved incorrectly when the custom quantity for x was set to 0.
The 'Check' option on the Friendly Zombie Pirate now tells you how many times you've opened the locker, once you've gone through his introductory chat.
Fixed typos from While Guthix Sleeps and the Construction cape’s right-click teleport menu.

PvP World Rota

The PvP rota has moved to Period B:

560 - (UK) - PvP World
319 - (US) - Bounty Hunter World
579 - (US) - High-Risk PvP World
561 - (UK) - Free-to-Play PvP World
580 - (US) - LMS Competitive

World 390 (AUS) for LMS Competitive has been de-activated with this rota.

World 569 (AUS) for Bounty Hunter has been de-activated with this rota.

The PvP Arena is using 'Max/Med' loadouts in Ranked Duels and Tournaments this week.

Old School RuneScape

Poll 83: Castle Wars Update

Apr 2

Poll 83 Castle Wars changes have arrived!

Changelog - April 3rd

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Poll 83: Castle Wars Update

Dedicated Castle Wars world changes:

You can now only enter through the Guthix (green) portal to ensure more balanced teams.
Players will now earn 1 additional ticket for participating in a game.
On members worlds, players are now granted Plaudits alongside tickets. These Plaudits can be used to purchase Castle Wars supply crates via Lanthus.

All Castle Wars world changes:

The Castlewars brew now also applies the effects of a Stamina Potion and Super restore when consumed. Note: The reduction in run energy depletion associated with Stamina potions won't occur on F2P worlds.
Helmets can now be worn in Castle Wars, enabling the use of armour set effects.
Bandages now scale with your Hitpoints level and can overheal, similar to Anglerfish.
Castle Wars bracelets can now be handed to Lanthus to store charges, automatically consuming one per game.
You can now use blighted food and cast Vengeance with blighted sacks while in the Castle Wars lobby.
Players now receive a Rune Pouch when entering Castle Wars, providing unlimited runes for select spells. Note, these spells no longer grant casting XP when the pouch is used, but still award XP based on damage dealt. To earn full Magic XP, you will need to drop the pouch and bring your own runes.
A new barricade cap on dedicated Castle Wars worlds restricts teams to 7 barricades outside and 10 inside the base.
Placed barricades now have a coloured rope to indicate what team they belong to.
Barricades can now be placed in front of the respawn barriers.
A new element has been added to the Castle Wars Heads-Up Display, showing the number of barricades your team has placed both inside and outside your base.
Small walls have been added to the stairs and ladder at the respawn point, allowing players to range over them and create more strategic barricade placements.
On non-Castle Wars worlds, players within Castle Wars will be able to shove targets back-to-back using the Dragon Spear and Zamorakian Hasta special attacks. On Castle Wars Worlds, players will still be unable to perform consecutive shoves on the same target.
There is now a table with buckets in the supply room where the bucket spawn used to be.
Fixed a bug where the player's overhead yellow arrow would not disappear after depositing the flag.

Poll 83: Rune Pouch Changes

The Rune Pouch UI has been upgraded to include new 1, 5, X, and "All" options for easier Rune withdrawals and deposits.

Other Changes

Fixed a bug causing the Moons of Peril to stop functioning if killed with Sunfire damage.
Fixed a bug where the auto-weed setting was incorrectly appearing off when it was on, and vice-versa.
You can no longer skip one of the shortcut obstacles in the Fremennik Slayer caves by interacting with a different obstacle.
An optional warning has now been added when 'using' items on an Explorer's Ring to alch them. The warning can be disabled via the game's main Settings menu.
Adjusted the Chaos Fanatic's AoE attack so it only affects the last player who engaged in combat.
Removed unintended range blocking from the chaos rift and a fallen tree in the Wilderness to improve consistency as they visually look like you should be able to fire projectiles over them, but previously couldn't.
Selecting the "Experienced" option in the dialogue should set "Casting Alchemy Spells on Untradeable items always triggers a warning" to enabled and "Minimum item value needed for Alchemy spells warning" to 150k.

PvP Rota

The PvP rota has moved to Period A:

539 - (US) - PvP World
318 - (UK) - Bounty Hunter World
548 - (Germany) - High-Risk PvP World
577 - (US) - Free-to-Play PvP World
559 - (UK) - LMS Competitive

World 390 (AUS) for LMS Competitive has been activated with this rota.

World 569 (AUS) for Bounty Hunter has been activated with this rota.

The PvP Arena is using '1 Def Pure' loadouts in Ranked Duels and Tournaments this week.
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Poll 83: Castle Wars Update

Castle Wars Brews

Raise your vials, because Castlewars brews just got a double shot of power! Now, when you down a brew, you'll not only get the usual combat kick, but also the effects of a Stamina Potion and Super Restore too! That means more energy to sprint into battle and a quicker recovery to keep you in the fight.

Helmets On

Hood holding you back? No more! Players can now wear helmets in Castle Wars, unlocking all those coveted armour set effects – whether you're sporting Torva or rocking that Void, now you can look sharp and fight even sharper!

Bandages That Mean Business

No more half-hearted healing! Bandages in Castle Wars now scale with your Hitpoints level and can overheal, just like Anglerfish. That extra bit of health could be the difference between a quick retreat and a triumphant comeback. Slap on those bandages and charge back to the fray with confidence!

Portal Changes

If you love the color green, then get ready to celebrate because Guthix is taking over! Castle Wars has always been a blast, but those one-sided games? Not so much. We’ve borrowed a little magic from Soul Wars to bring back the balance.

Now, on dedicated Castle Wars worlds, you’ll be entering only through the Guthix portal, ensuring that teams are more evenly matched. No more Saradomin and Zamorak portals causing team stacking! We’re putting a stop to those unfair sides once and for all.

Prefer your games the old way? No worries! If you're playing on a regular world, you can still waltz through any portal and pick your side. No green pressure there.

We hope these changes will make every match more competitive, more exciting, and more fun. So grab your Ancients, rally your team, and get ready to battle - this time, it’s going to be a fair fight!

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Castlewars Bracelets

Bracelets in Castle Wars - they're great for those sweet buffs, but let's face it, they often get tossed aside at the start of the game. Well, worry no more - Lanthas has got your back and is here to save the day (and your bracelets)!

With this update, you can now store bracelet charges with Lanthas, keeping them safe for future battles without the hassle. You can even store noted versions! At the start of each game, one charge will automatically be used, and if you're not feeling it, this feature can be toggled on or off.

Lanthas won’t just take your bracelets and run, though - a confirmation prompt ensures you don’t accidentally deposit more than intended. If you’ve got a handful of bracelets, the Deposit-X option lets you store multiple at once.

Castle Wars Rune Pouch Update

Ready to cast spells without the headache of remembering your runes? Introducing the Rune Pouch to Castle Wars!

When you jump into a Castle Wars game, you’ll be handed a temporary Rune Pouch loaded with all the runes you need to cast your favorite spells. Forget about worrying if you packed the right runes - just hop in and start casting! Here’s the catch though: This pouch won’t earn you any cast XP for spellcasting, but you will still get XP for dealing damage! To earn full Magic XP, you will need to drop the pouch and bring your own runes.

Dropped your pouch or accidentally lost it in the heat of battle? No worries! You can grab another one from the table in your team’s spawn area. For those who prefer their own runes, just ditch the Rune Pouch, and you’ll be back to casting with full XP rewards. If you’ve got both personal runes and the pouch, don’t sweat it – the pouch will take priority when casting, so you won’t end up wasting your personal stash.

What Spells Can Be Used?

The Rune Pouch opens up a world of combat and utility spells across the Standard, Ancient, Lunar, and Arceuus spellbooks. Here’s a breakdown of the spells you can cast, depending on your chosen spellbook:

Standard Spells: Wind Strike, Bind, Snare, Entangle, Saradomin Strike, Claws of Guthix, Flames of Zamorak, and more.
Ancient Magicks: Blood Barrage, Ice Barrage, Smoke Burst, and other PvP-relevant spells.
Lunar Spells: Vengeance, Spellbook Swap, and Energy Transfer.
Arceuus Spells: Ghostly Grasp, Vile Vigour, and Ward of Arceuus.

Also to note:

Spells requiring a staff (e.g., Saradomin Strike, Claws of Guthix) will still require the appropriate staff to cast.
Non-PvP utility spells like High Alchemy and Enchanting remain restricted.

We hope this change lets you dive into Castle Wars without the hassle of packing your own runes, so you can get straight to the action, while still respecting the grind and integrity of your standard magic training methods.

More Tickets, More Loot!

Who doesn’t love a little extra loot? On dedicated Castle Wars worlds, we're boosting your rewards with an additional ticket just for participating. Here’s the new, shiny reward structure:

Dedicated Castle Wars worlds:

No points draw → 2 tickets each
Draw with points → 3 tickets each
Win (both teams scored points) → 3 for winners, 2 for losers
Win (no lost flags) → 4 for winners, 2 for losers

Non-Castle Wars worlds:

No points draw → 1 ticket each
Draw with points → 2 tickets each
Win (both teams scored points) → 2 for winners, 1 for losers
Win (no lost flags) → 3 for winners, 1 for losers

On dedicated Castle Wars worlds, members will now earn Plaudits alongside tickets. These Plaudits can be exchanged with Lanthus for Castle Wars supply crates. Lanthus's store has been revamped with a sleek new interface, but don't worry - the classic rewards are still available at their original prices.

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Now, on members worlds, you can also trade a Plaudit for a supply crate. This crate requires two additional inventory spaces to open and contains:

Blighted potions and food
A mixture of Blood, Death, Soul, and Nature runes
Rune arrows and Javelins
Lovely Money!

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Love a Barricade tactic? We've also made the following tweaks:

A new barricade cap on dedicated Castle Wars worlds restricts teams to 7 barricades outside and 10 inside the base.
Placed barricades now have a coloured rope to indicate what team they belong to
Barricades can now be placed in front of the respawn barriers.
A new element has been added to the Castle Wars Heads-Up Display, showing the number of barricades your team has placed both inside and outside your base.

We've also made the following changes:

Small walls have been added to the stairs and ladder at the respawn point, allowing players to range over them and create more strategic barricade placements.
On non-Castle Wars worlds, players within Castle Wars will be able to shove targets back-to-back using the Dragon Spear and Zamorakian Hasta special attacks. In the Wilderness and on dedicated Castle Wars worlds, players will still be unable to perform consecutive shoves on the same target.
There is now a table with buckets in the supply room where the bucket spawn used to be.
Fixed a bug where the player's overhead yellow arrow would not disappear after depositing the flag.

Rune Pouch Changes

Say goodbye to Rune management headaches! The Rune Pouch UI just got a nice little QoL upgrade with new 1, 5, X, and "All" options for withdrawing and depositing Runes, making swapping them out easier than ever.

Selecting "All" will set it as the default left-click for both actions - so no more right-clicking and hunting for that one pesky option! Plus, your last selection is saved even after logging out, so you won’t have to set it again every time you play.

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Other Changes

Fixed a bug causing the Moons of Peril to stop functioning if killed with Sunfire damage.
Fixed a bug where the auto-weed setting was incorrectly appearing off when it was on, and vice-versa.
You can no longer skip one of the shortcut obstacles in the Fremennik Slayer caves by interacting with a different obstacle.
An optional warning has now been added when 'using' items on an Explorer's Ring to alch them. The warning can be disabled via the game's main Settings menu.
Adjusted the Chaos Fanatic's AoE attack so it only affects the last player who engaged in combat.
Removed unintended range blocking from the chaos rift and a fallen tree in the Wilderness to improve consistency as they visually look like you should be able to fire projectiles over them, but previously couldn't.
Selecting the "Experienced" option in the dialogue should set "Casting Alchemy Spells on Untradeable items always triggers a warning" to enabled and "Minimum item value needed for Alchemy spells warning" to 150k

PvP World Rota

The PvP rota has moved to Period A:

539 - (US) - PvP World
318 - (UK) - Bounty Hunter World
548 - (Germany) - High-Risk PvP World
577 - (US) - Free-to-Play PvP World
559 - (UK) - LMS Competitive

Old School RuneScape

Poll 83 QoL Changes | March 26th

Mar 26

This week brings some Poll 83 QoL changes, Emote Loops and more W345 tweaks!

Changelog - March 26th

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Poll 83 Changes

Updated the Slayer Cape perk when used at Konar to reassign tasks within the same area. The perk now considers the specific location of the task when offering a repeat assignment.
You can now cast Alchemy by using items on the Explorer’s Ring, removing the need to wear it or navigate a dialogue box.
Added a new dialogue option to receive another farming contract at the same tier as the one a player has just completed.
You can now mouse over any fairy ring you have unlocked on the world map to be reminded of its code.
Added a seed pack reward to Tithe Farm in exchange for points.
Prayer tooltips now shows the base drain rates of all prayers.
Updated the Shades of Morton's chest designs with clearer markings on top, making them more distinguishable.
Mazchna, Vannaka, and Chaeldar now assign Slayer tasks to hunt Crabs. This includes Ammonite, Frost, Rock, Sand and Swamp crabs.
All skill guides now feature a new tab named after the skill, providing an overview of what the skill is and the benefits of levelling it.
Your game settings will now be automatically adjusted based on your choice when asked on Tutorial Island whether you’re a Beginner, Returning, or Experienced player.

Player Support Update

From today onwards, whenever your macroing (botting) report has been reviewed and actioned, you'll receive an inbox message directly in your Message Centre.

Emote Looping Continued

The emote looping feature has been added to an additional 45 emotes. This also includes looping for specific treasure trail items such as Flared trousers, Sleeping cap, Powdered wig and Pantaloons.

W345 Permanent Deadman Changes

Increased the rarity of Charms and stopped players with Deadman protection from obtaining them. This is to help the prices of the items long term and reward players taking those risks with extra loot!
Removed the Elite Diary requirement for purchasing Elite Void. Now you can simply take a regular Void Knight Top or Void Knight Robes to the Elite Void Knight at Pest Control and upgrade your regular void pieces to Elite void pieces for 200 points per piece!
Added an option to change the respawn location to the Grand Exchange. Talk to Brugsen Bursen at the Grand Exchange to choose your respawn point upon death, similar to Deadman Armageddon.
All players can now use Chivalry, Rigour, and Augury in Permanent Deadman Mode provided they have the prayer level requirement, regardless of their defence level. Chivalry still requires the completion of the Holy Grail quest, Rigour and Augury still requires the prayer scrolls.
Trinkets now turn to Trinket dust upon death, similar to Charms.
The old Deadman skulls (as seen in Bounty Hunter) have returned to Permanent Deadman.
A check has been added to prevent skulled players from diving with the rowboat on Fossil Island.

Other Changes

Logging out whilst in the Theatre of Blood or Tombs of Amascut while you have an Escape Crystal in your inventory will now consume the crystal and teleport you outside of the raid on login, preserving any HCIM status you might have.
Aggie in Draynor Village has been updated with a Make-All interface for her red, yellow and blue dyes. Instead of crafting dyes one at a time through dialogue, you can now quickly select how many you’d like to make in one go.
Lore books in Chambers and TOB will no longer drop once a player has read them.
Fixed an issue where getting hit by another player's 'Duel' operation while using Mystic Cards would cause Emote 'Loop' options to stop working until the player moved tiles.
The Alchemist's Amulet can no longer be purchased when the player has no space in their inventory.
Fixed an issue where quickly destroying the Orb of Oculus while activating the Scry function could crash the client.
Getting saved by a Phoenix necklace no longer restores your sanity in a Whisperer fight.

PvP Rota

The PvP rota has moved to Period B:

560 - (UK) - PvP World
319 - (US) - Bounty Hunter World
579 - (US) - High-Risk PvP World
561 - (UK) - Free-to-Play PvP World
580 - (US) - LMS Competitive

World 390 (AUS) for LMS Competitive has been de-activated with this rota.

World 569 (AUS) for Bounty Hunter has been de-activated with this rota.

The PvP Arena is using 'Zerker' loadouts in Ranked Duels and Tournaments this week.
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Poll 83 QoL Changes

This week, we’re rolling out some of the QoL Poll 83 changes you’ve been waiting for - with even more coming next week! Below is a rundown of the latest updates we've implemented, many of which were inspired by your feedback. So, grab a cuppa and let's dive in!

Slaying Crabs

Shellfish enthusiasts get ready - our community’s favourite low-effort combat training method is now part of Slayer tasks! That’s right, the crab has scuttled its way onto the task lists for Mazchna, Vannaka, and Chaeldar. These tough-shelled training partners have long been a go-to for efficient combat experience, and this update should help newer players discover their benefits too.

If you receive a Crabs task, you can take on any of the following:

Ammonite Crabs: Located on Fossil Island and within the Wyvern Cave.
Frost Crabs: Found amidst the Ruins of Tapoyauik.
Rock Crabs: Reside north of Rellekka, on Waterbirth Island, west of Mount Quidamortem, inside the Waterbirth Island Dungeon, and within the Brine Rat Cavern.
Sand Crabs: Can be encountered on the Isle of Souls, Crabclaw Isle, east of the Hosidius Vinery, south of the Colossal Wyrm Agility Course, and along the coast south of the Fortis Coliseum.
Swamp Crabs: Dwell in the swamp north of Darkmeyer and to the east of Slepe.

Slayer Cape Perk at Konar

Your Slayer Cape has had a bit of a tune-up. Now, when its perk is triggered at Konar, it will reassign the task within the same area by considering the exact location of your current assignment. No more rerolls that leave you scratching your head – you’ll get the same monster and same location to keep that Slaying momentum going!

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Explorer’s Ring Alchemy

Who has time to navigate clunky dialogue boxes mid-battle? Not you! The Explorer’s Ring now lets you cast Alchemy simply by using items on it. This little tweak means you can transform your loot in a flash, freeing up inventory space for more treasures.

Farming Contracts

We all know Guildmaster Jane loves a good chat - but sometimes, you just want to get back to farming! That’s why we’ve added a new dialogue option that lets you grab another contract of the same tier instantly after finishing one. Less menu navigation, more time planting - your green thumb will thank you!

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Fairy Rings on the Map

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Ever forgotten a fairy ring code mid-route? We’ve all been there. Now, when you mouse over any fairy ring you’ve unlocked on the world map, its code will pop up. Neat!

Tithe Farm Reward – Seed Packs!

Your efforts at Tithe Farm just got a little sweeter! The Tithe Farm shop has been upgraded to use the new shop interface - don’t worry, you can still grab all the same rewards as before. Plus, we’ve added a brand-new seed pack reward, available for purchase with Tithe Points! This isn’t just any seed pack; it’s equivalent to a Tier 3 Farming Guild contract reward, with a dash of chance at a White Lily Seed.

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Personalised Settings for New Accounts

New to Gielinor? No problem! When you step onto Tutorial Island, you’ll be asked if you’re a Beginner, Returning, or Experienced player. Based on your answer, your settings will automatically adjust to suit your style:

Beginners: Enjoy a fresh guide interface with enhanced skill descriptions – say goodbye to overwhelming menus and hello to easy learning!
Returning Players: Your tried-and-true settings remain just as you left them, ready for another round of adventure.
Experienced Players enjoy optimised defaults, such as:

Roof hiding for a clearer view
Shift-click to drop items
Refined attack options (right-click on players, left-click on NPCs),
Make-X for darts and bolts disabled
Collection log new addition popup and notification enabled
Enabled precise timing
PK Skull Prevention
Auto-equip worn items from gravestones
Rune-picking behaviour
Drop item warning disabled
Casting Alchemy Spells on Untradeable items warning disabled
The minimum item value needed for Alchemy spells warning is set to 0
All "Plank make X confirmation" options disabled
Accept Aid is disabled

This change cuts down the time spent tweaking settings, letting you jump straight into your adventures.

Shades of Morton chests

We’ve given Shades of Morton’s chests a makeover – now sporting clearer top markings so you can easily spot those secret loot stashes. This upgrade is especially handy for mobile players who know that spotting a chest shouldn’t feel like a scavenger hunt!

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

Prayer Tooltips

Ever wondered how much juice your prayers are really draining? Well, wonder no more! Prayer tooltips now display the base drain rates for all prayers, giving you that extra bit of insight during those heated battles.

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

Skill Guide Summaries

Finally, we’ve improved our skill guides with a brand new tab for each skill. These summaries break down what each skill does and the benefits of levelling them up. Whether you’re a battle-hardened veteran or just starting out, this extra clarity will help you plan your path to glory.

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

Player Support Update

Back in December, we shared a Player Support Survey: 'Help Shape the Future' to better understand what areas of our support offering you want to see improved. Your feedback was clear, with 89% of you saying you'd value receiving confirmation when your cheating reports lead to action.

We've got good news! We've delivered the first step of this improvement ahead of schedule! Rather than waiting until our full Player Support Improvements Roadmap reveal next month, we decided there's no reason to delay something that’s ready today.

From today onwards, whenever your macroing (botting) report has been reviewed and actioned, you'll receive an inbox message directly in your Message Centre. This is an initial rollout for macroing reports, and we'll be closely monitoring feedback as we look to expand this system to cover additional types of cheating reports in future.

This improvement is part of our ongoing commitment to making the world of Gielinor fairer, safer, and more enjoyable for everyone.

If you missed the recent Q&A with Mod North, you'll be pleased to know there’s even more to come! We’ll be sharing the full Player Support Improvements Roadmap in April, detailing further upgrades to your support experience across 2025.

Got questions? We’ve put together an FAQ here[support.runescape.com]!

More Emote Looping!

Hold onto your Sleeping caps, adventurers - your favourite emotes are now on an endless loop! We’ve added 45 looping emote sequences to ensure every move you make is the envy of Gielinor. If you’re sporting Treasure Trails gear like the Flared Trousers, Sleeping Cap, Powdered Wig, or Pantaloons, your enhanced emotes now loop with extra swagger - it’s your very own runway moment!

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

Merch Update

New Youtooz Plushies - Coming Soon!

General Graardor and Sandwich Lady plushies drop on Youtooz[youtooz.com] March 28th – mark your diaries now!

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

Don't forget you only have a few days left to get your hands on the WOM and Gnome child figures - pre-orders have been extended to March 28th at 3pm EST on Youtooz[youtooz.com] - get them whilst you can!

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

RF25 Merch - Last Chance

Pre-orders close on March 31st for RF25 attendee exclusive lines - the RF25 Hoodie, Tee and Skillchip Box - order them now here[runescape.backstreetmerch.com] if you missed out at the event!

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

Pre-orders also close on 31st March for this commemorative 10th RF Tee - open to anyone to order who wants to celebrate past RuneFests! Check out this and the full range of merch here[runescape.backstreetmerch.com].

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

W345 Permanent Deadman Changes

Increased the rarity of Charms and stopped players with Deadman protection from obtaining them. This is to help the prices of the items long term and reward players taking those risks with extra loot!
Removed the Elite Diary requirement for purchasing Elite Void. Now you can simply take a regular Void Knight Top or Void Knight Robes to the Elite Void Knight at Pest Control and upgrade your regular void pieces to Elite void pieces for 200 points per piece!
Added an option to change the respawn location to the Grand Exchange. Talk to Brugsen Bursen at the Grand Exchange to choose your respawn point upon death, similar to Deadman Armageddon.
All players can now use Chivalry, Rigour, and Augury in Permanent Deadman Mode provided they have the prayer level requirement, regardless of their defence level. Chivalry still requires the completion of the Holy Grail quest, Rigour and Augury still requires the prayer scrolls.
Trinkets now turn to Trinket dust upon death, similar to Charms.
The old Deadman skulls (as seen in Bounty Hunter) have returned to Permanent Deadman.
A check has been added to prevent skulled players from diving with the rowboat on Fossil Island.

Other Changes

Logging out whilst in the Theatre of Blood or Tombs of Amascut while you have an Escape Crystal in your inventory will now consume the crystal and teleport you outside of the raid on login, preserving any HCIM status you might have.
Aggie in Draynor Village has been updated with a Make-All interface for her red, yellow and blue dyes. Instead of crafting dyes one at a time through dialogue, you can now quickly select how many you’d like to make in one go.
Lore books in Chambers and TOB will no longer drop once a player has read them.
Fixed an issue where getting hit by another player's 'Duel' operation while using Mystic Cards would cause Emote 'Loop' options to stop working until the player moved tiles.
The Alchemist's Amulet can no longer be purchased when the player has no space in their inventory.
Fixed an issue where quickly destroying the Orb of Oculus while activating the Scry function could crash the client.

PvP World Rota

The PvP rota has moved to Period B:

560 - (UK) - PvP World
319 - (US) - Bounty Hunter World
579 - (US) - High-Risk PvP World
561 - (UK) - Free-to-Play PvP World
580 - (US) - LMS Competitive

World 390 (AUS) for LMS Competitive has been de-activated with this rota.

World 569 (AUS) for Bounty Hunter has been de-activated with this rota.

The PvP Arena is using 'Zerker' loadouts in Ranked Duels and Tournaments this week.

Old School RuneScape

Sailing Alpha Out Now! | March 20th

Mar 20

Y’arr! The Sailing Alpha is now live!

PSA: We've polished the Alpha as much as possible, but this is an Alpha, it's not a finished skill. If you encounter unfinished issues, you can use the in-game bug report form to let the team know what's wrong. We'll hotfix what we can, though larger fixes or feedback points will need to come via future builds. You can find the in-game bug report button on your chat box. It's a red report button and right-clicking it will show the report game bug option.

You saw it at RuneFest – now’s your chance to try the Sailing Alpha at home!

Get ready to jump into a massive, open Sailing playtest packed with exciting high-seas adventure. Start off on a teeny tiny raft and improve your skill as a sailor until you eventually become an experienced captain - commanding a crew of your own and traversing the most hazardous of waters. On your journey you'll dive with mermaids, chase ducks and explore the far reaches of the ocean. Many roads lead to 99, but the path you choose is up to you.

Recently, players tried Sailing for the very first time in-person at RuneFest. It was incredible! The LAN area was packed throughout both days, making for an unforgettable experience. It was our first large scale playtest of the Alpha, and now it's time for an even BIGGER one!

Some of you still have questions or concerns about Sailing, and that’s exactly why the Sailing Alpha matters. It’s your chance to get hands-on and experience the skill for yourself. You already know how Sailing looks in blogs or videos, but we want to know how it feels when you're playing it. We make content for you, and we care about your feedback. Give it a chance and you might just find that you've discovered your new favourite skill!

The Alpha is expected to take approximately 75 minutes to complete, and it will be open for one week.

Let's start with an explanation of what is in the Alpha – check out this video made in collaboration with Gunschilli [x.com]and GentleTractor[x.com]!

https://youtu.be/nOa20hB0OO0?si=eiWu6vmrSGl7W0hu
If you can't view the video above, click here.

Looking for help on what to do? Check out this infographic by Uber[x.com]!

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

Getting Started

The Alpha is available on PC via RuneLite, Java or the Official C++ Client. Unfortunately, it won't be available on mobile. Any member's account can simply select a Sailing Alpha Playtest world from the world selection menu, and log in to begin testing. Once in the game, you'll quickly be taken to Port Sarim - an important starting location for all things Sailing.

As we're using Beta Worlds, there are two buttons under the Settings menu (Gameplay) tab that will be useful to know:

'Covert save to Beta Worlds': This works from regular worlds and will copy your save over to the beta worlds. You will retain your stats, with a couple potentially boosted if too low.
'Reset Beta Worlds Save': This works directly from Beta Worlds, and will allow you to reset your save so you can re-play the Alpha once you hit the Level cap of 30.

Once you're in, check out the bottom-left of your screen to view the Sailing Alpha FAQ, containing all the information you need to become a true sailor. There is also a survey [jagex.questionpro.eu]linked directly in the FAQ interface. Please make sure to fill this out, as it's really important for us to learn where we can improve before the full launch.

Feedback

As we mentioned above, this is an Alpha build, not a finished product. If you encounter unfinished issues, you can use the in-game bug report form to let the team know what's wrong. We'll hotfix what we can, though larger fixes or feedback points will need to come via future builds. You can find the in-game bug report button on your chat box. It's a red report button and right-clicking it will show the report game bug option.

From RuneFest

We are already aware of two bugs:

If you get stuck on objects or land, use the ‘Reverse’ or ‘Escape’ manouevre by right-clicking the helm of your boat.
A bug in the Beta worlds caused boats to only move in one direction. This issue has now been fixed, but if it happens again, log into a different world to resolve it.

At RuneFest, players often mis-clicked their sails and caused their boat to stop unintentionally. Players would also sometimes stop their boats when they clicked the sails multiple times during the 'speed up' window of opportunity. Ideally, we want to have navigational parity, so that everything you can do in-game you can also do via the side panel. Due to the amount of mis-clicks that we saw, we've made un-setting the sails a right-click function instead. As a result of this change, reversing your sail can currently only be done via the side panel. You'll only need to reverse your sails when you get stuck, so it shouldn't happen often enough that you'll need it as an option on your sail. Additionally, the 'Trim sails' function will now only be a left click when the sails can be trimmed. This helps to avoid double-clicks which accidentally stop the boat. If you prefer 'set' or 'unset' sails to be a left-click option again, you can use the Menu Entry Swapper tool in RuneLite or the Official Client.

Additionally, some of the Sea Charting activities felt a little confusing as players didn't know for sure if they were in the right location. New visual indicators for the Current Duck and Spyglass locations have been added to resolve this. We've also expanded the range at which you can use the tools required, so it's a little easier. In particular, the weather station activity from the Troll Meterologist confused a fair amount of players, so we're planning on addressing that by adding in small miniquests to help introduce these activities in a familiar way.

Another issue we found at RuneFest was that players couldn't easily find Shipwrecks. To help with this, we've added new graphics to make them more visually distinct. We welcome feedback on how these look, or other areas that might need visual changes in the future.

Finally, we've adjusted some elements of the side panel to make it more intuitive. The arrows are up and down to show speed rather than left and right. They will also show visual feedback when you're at the max or slowest speed. In the future, we'd like to do more with the side panel, such as integrating the Captain's Log so that you're not forced to keep it in your Inventory.

How and where to leave your feedback on the Sailing Alpha

As mentioned above, the best place to start for bug reports will be the in-game report feature. You can find this on the chat box. It's a red report button and right-clicking it will show the report game bug option.

We encourage feedback from everyone on the Sailing Alpha. Throughout this week and next, we'll keep a close eye on feedback and address major points from the survey[jagex.questionpro.eu] and other social platforms in a Sailing Discord Stage Q&A sometime next week.

To join the Sailing Discord, use this link[osrs.game]. We'll even take player questions live! Many of you have questions or suggestions about future content being added to Sailing and we'll do our best to answer them.

During the Alpha, the team will review feedback and provide general thoughts on changes (or additional hotfixes) we expect to add. Check back here later in the day or week for any bugs or issues that you might encounter – we'll do our best to keep this blog regularly updated.

Please bear in mind that some changes simply can't be released via a hotfix. Although we'll be keen to patch issues that disrupt the Alpha severely, bigger feedback changes will have to come via a future Sailing Beta. You'll hear more about our plans for the Beta once the Alpha is complete.

Now, let's recap exactly what's included in the Sailing Alpha for those who might have missed our last blog.

Sailing Alpha Q&A Livestream

You can check out the livestream video here.

Pandemonium (New Quest)

Learn how to sail a boat, dock, and do more basic gameplay tasks with Pandemonium, an introductory quest for Sailing. You'll also explore the Pandemonium, a new island intended as the home port for your adventures on the high seas.

Start the Quest by speaking to Will and Anne, who can be found on the docks of Port Sarim.

Will and Anne are a pair of salvagers in need of an extra pair of hands on their mighty salvaging vessel. At least, that's how they'd describe it. The truth is a bit more complicated, but we'll let you discover that for yourself...

After completing the quest you’ll receive a Captain’s Log, which you can use to track Port Tasks and other details of life at sea. If you ever lose your Captain's Log, open the Cargo Hold and click (or right-click) the duck button to reclaim it.

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

Boats

Once you've completed Pandemonium, you'll get your very own Raft. At Level 10 Sailing, you'll be able to buy a Small Boat. In the future, you will unlock bigger boats at higher Sailing levels, however, only the Raft and Small Boat will be available for testing in the Alpha.

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

You can retrieve, buy and customise your boats by speaking to a Shipwright. A Shipwright can be found on most docks near the Salvaging Station – and you’ll meet one during the Pandemonium quest!

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

Once you’re on a boat, click the Helm to enter 'Navigation Mode', which will lock you in place.

To get your boat moving, set your sails by clicking them or using the side panel. Your boat will move forwards as long as your sails are set and you can adjust your direction clicking on the sea.

To stop your boat, you can click directly on the sails or use the side panel. You can also adjust your boat's speed through the side panel, if you wish. To move in reverse, use the lowest possible speed value on the side panel.

Every 30 seconds or so, you will notice a 10-second gust of wind around your sails. This is an opportunity to trim your sails for a nice speed boost and some Sailing XP. The animation will be obvious, so you should have no trouble spotting it! Let us know if you think we could make it even more visible.

If you have a wind-catcher facility installed, you can keep your speed boosts to use at a later time when you'd like to use it. If you don't have one, the speed boost will start instantly.

When you're ready to get off your boat, you can simply navigate your boat to a Port and left-click the gangplank to disembark. If you're picking up a friend at Port, you'll find that left-clicking the buoy will allow you to anchor your boat and wait for them.

If you get stuck during the Alpha without a way to reverse, or you need a fast way back to land, right-click your Helm to 'Escape'.

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

Ship Customization

As you gain Sailing levels, you’ll also gain the ability to upgrade your ship. As a result, you’ll be able to weather increasingly dangerous seas.

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

Since this is just the Alpha, we’re not expecting you to grind for upgrade materials, or even bring the tools you’ll need to build them.

Instead, you’ll be able to obtain all the resources and tools you could possibly need in a handy chest next to the board in the ship yard. When you’ve got the materials, have a word with Shipwright Sam to start customising!

To upgrade your Keel, Hull, Sail or Helm, you can use the Shipwright's customize-boat option.

To build a new facility on your boat, click on the gangplank at the shipyard to go over to your boat and build hotspots – if you’ve done a bit of Construction, this will seem very familiar! Just as in your Player-owned House, each hotspot has different options, so check them all carefully.

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

In the Sailing Alpha, buildable facilities include:

Bronze Salvaging Hook
Iron Salvaging Hook
Wind Catcher

This can be used to store wind charges you get from correctly trimming your sails and use them on command.

Cargo Hold
Oak Mast
Anchor

There are also buildable Cannons in the Sailing Alpha, although you won’t be able to use them as Ship Combat hasn’t yet been implemented.

Multiplayer

Multiplayer features are still early in development, but the Alpha does have something for you to try. You will be able to join your friends' boats and make use of their facilities as you sail together. Just make sure you have the right Sailing level, and you'll be able to sail and salvage shipwrecks while aboard your friends' boats!

We’ve also created a solution for having too many ships crowding your screen. The game will render up to 25 ships at one time, and a new shadow will appear beneath your boat to indicate when a fellow sailor is on top of you.

You can view the video here[cdn.runescape.com].

World Map & New Areas

What good would Sailing be if you had no seas to sail on? We’re turning the existing blue tiles of the World Map into something extra special. Shallow, Open, and Deep Seas will be represented on the World Map and in-game. At this time, the changes are purely cosmetic and won’t affect your boat’s speed or ability to sail through them – with the notable exception of the hazardous waters you’ll encounter in Barracuda Trials. In future we plan to add speed-related effects to different types of water, but these will likely only impact larger boats.

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

Eagle-eyed explorers will notice that the coastline around Menaphos is no longer a big blank hole. While we have every intention of unveiling that great city one day, as the desert storylines progress, that'd be a bit much to bundle into the Sailing project! You'll be welcome to sail around the coastline at a distance, but you won't be able to dock there... for now...

In the final version of Sailing, you’ll be able to explore a vast ocean space filled with new areas to visit – but for now, we’ve blocked out a limited area of the sea for you to explore. Wouldn’t want you getting lost now, would we?

The Pandemonium is a great place to start your adventure, but you can also sail on over to The Great Conch, home of the Tortugans, although it won't be accessible in this playtest. You’ll want to keep an eye out for other points of interest at sea too, including:

Last Light
Charred Island
The Isle of Bones (Previously called 'The End Island')
Dognose Island

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

Islands aren’t the main focus of the Sailing Alpha, so this is just a small taste of what they’ll eventually become. In the future, they’ll contain content for existing skills and feed into the reward space for Sailing. Once the Alpha has concluded, you can expect to hear more about all the fantastic places you’ll visit through Sailing, and of course, you’ll have the chance to vote for it all!

Port Tasks

Port Tasks are a lower-intensity training method that will have you Sailing from Port to Port, assisting NPCs with various problems.

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

Starting a Port Task is simple. Just head to the Notice Board available at most Ports. You'll start off with two slots, and as you level, you’ll gain more. In the Alpha, there are three Ports that you can take tasks from:

The Pandemonium
Port Sarim
Catherby

There are two more Ports that are also technically available, but since the Alpha is capped at Level 30, you won't have the required Sailing level to visit them.

Port Khazard
Ruins of Unkah

You can cancel Port Tasks in the Port Task interface, found in your Captain’s Log.

In our last blog[secure.runescape.com], we mentioned that Port Tasks are repeatable and can change daily.

We designed them this way so that the Tasks would change frequently to keep things fresh, without changing so often that it became frustrating. The intended loop is to plan your route once a day, while the rest of your play session remained consistent.

However, you raised that this approach might limit your desire to play to certain days. We completely agree, and we're working on a new design for this - unfortunately it’s not ready for us to show you in this Alpha.

Shipwreck Salvaging

During your Sailing journey, you'll stumble across shipwrecks. Using a Salvaging Hook, you can retrieve valuable resources and lost treasures from them in a relaxed, laid-back training method.

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

Salvaging requires astonishingly little effort outside of the initial setup. It’s a great AFK activity while you’re watching TV… or that boring Zoom call. We won’t judge.

To salvage, simply navigate your boat close to a shipwreck. Make sure the sails are down, then exit the tiller and click your Salvaging Hook. There are two salvaging spots in the Alpha, to the east and west of Karamja. If you’re having trouble spotting them, check the World Map!

Salvage goes directly into your Inventory, but you can choose to store it in the Cargo Hold by right-clicking it. The basic Cargo Hold holds up to 20 items, but you can always upgrade it to get more room.

Most ports have their own Salvaging Station where you can sort your Salvage into loot.

Instead of a Light, Heavy and Advanced Hook as mentioned in our previous blogs, we've streamlined the design to now only offer one Salvaging Hook type that scales from Bronze to Dragon. In the Alpha you can upgrade it all the way to Iron!

Sea Charting

As you voyage across the seas of Gielinor, you’ll find plenty of memorable locations, hidden currents, ocean depths, weather patterns, and other phenomena you’ll want to note down in your Captain’s Log.

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

Sea Charting rewards your natural desire to explore and is the perfect training method for completionists.

We don’t want to spoil all the different things you can find at sea, but in the Alpha, you’ll be able to chart the following starter zone locations:

Bay of Sarim
Mudskipper Sound
The Firth of Lum
Bedabin Basin
Rimmington Strait

Here’s a big list of the items in question:

Captain's Log: To record and document sea charting. It will also tell you information about where you can chart.
Spyglass: Observe notable areas.
Current Duck: Quack – sorry, track - the currents of the sea.
Crowbar: Pry open crates found at sea and choose whether you want to drink what you find inside.
Upgraded Diving Apparatus/Helmet: Gather sea depth data after assisting mermaids.
Anti Rust Tonic: Removes rust from weather stations for the Troll Meteorologist.

Note that most tools will only become available after you’ve built a Cargo Hold, which is also where you’ll be storing them.

Complete the 'Prying Times' miniquest for more information about how to use the Crowbar. If you're not sure where to go, open up your Captain's Log and filter it by Sea Group, Superset or Level Requirement. Typically, you'll want to start with one area and chart it fully before moving onto the next.

During the NDA playtests, we noticed that some players found the tools unintuitive. In particular, the Troll Meteorologist tasks were the most challenging. Our biggest tip for you here is to remember that the Troll wants you to find the area where there is no wind, so when you're following the instructions, try to imagine a circular storm with an eye of no winds in the middle.

For the Sailing Alpha we’ve added ‘Inspect’ options to every tool, and we’ll be keeping a close eye on how you all get on. In future, we may look to tutorialise Sea Charting through additional miniquests. Please do let us know how it feels to play!

Barracuda Trial: The Tempor Tantrum

The Tempor Tantrum is our first Barracuda Trial, aimed at players with at least level 30 Sailing.

In the trial, you'll be Sailing around the rough seas of Tempoross Cove as you attempt to retrieve rum shipments and ferry them through the storms and back.

You can start by finding Trial Master Rum-Dashed Ralph, just north of the Cove. The aim of the trial will be to ferry rum shipments from the south of the cove to the north, while collecting as many 'lost supplies' floating in the water as you can along the way. You'll want to be fast to impress The Barracudas, so make sure you take advantage of everything at your disposal!

That includes utilising helpful speed boosts that come from sailing through the blue whirling rapids, or trimming your sails at just the right time. Do be careful to avoid hitting any rocks, though, and remember to dodge the storm clouds floating overhead – they’ll damage your ship and slow you down!

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

There won't be any rewards in the Sailing Alpha, but you can work your way up the ranks of Swordfish, Shark and Marlin by completing all their objectives in the given time. To get that top-tier Marlin rank, you'll need to sail extremely quickly and efficiently without missing a single lost shipment along the way. So, good luck!

Old School RuneScape

150

Clan Event Improvements

Mar 19

PSA: The work to transfer any remaining League Points that hadn't transferred during Leagues V: Raging Echoes, is now complete! Thanks for your patience while we undertook this work.

Just a few small Quality of Life changes this week as we prepare for the launch of tomorrow's Sailing Alpha!

Changelog March 19th

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Client and Mobile Updates

Popout panels on mobile now retain their scroll position when selecting other UI elements.

Clan Events Update

You can now select Phantom Muspah, Hueycoatl, Amoxliatl, and Royal Titans when creating or editing events.
We’ve also added a 'To Be Confirmed' option to give your clan more flexibility in planning.

Other Changes

Phantom Muspah, Hueycoatl, Amoxliatl, and Royal Titans can now be selected in the activity field when creating or editing clan events. Also added a "To Be Confirmed" option.
The Birthday event is over and the Party Room has been restored to its former state.
Fixed a bug where Hofuthand occasionally failed to display the price window.
The Dragon Sword and Hasta special attacks will now work correctly in PvP when your opponent isn't using the Protect from Melee prayer.
The special attack of the Abyssal Bludgeon can once again give its damage increase effect in PvM.
Fixed some of Princess Astrid's dialogue during The Throne of Miscellania.
Changed PvP Arena to Emir’s Arena in the Jewellery Box interface.

PvP Rota

The PvP rota has moved to Period A:

539 - (US) - PvP World
318 - (UK) - Bounty Hunter World
548 - (Germany) - High-Risk PvP World
577 - (US) - Free-to-Play PvP World
559 - (UK) - LMS Competitive

World 390 (AUS) for LMS Competitive has been activated with this rota.

World 569 (AUS) for Bounty Hunter has been activated with this rota.

The PvP Arena is using 'Max/Med' loadouts in Ranked Duels and Tournaments this week.
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The Sailing Alpha Sets Sail Tomorrow!

The wait is almost over - the Sailing Alpha launches tomorrow!

We're so excited for you to try Old School RuneScape's first new skill. The response from players at RuneFest was fantastic, and we can't wait for all of you to set sail for the very first time. As such, this week's game update is a bit lighter as we focus on preparing for this momentous event.

Clan Events Update

As you count down to tomorrow’s launch of the Sailing Alpha, we’ve made a small but handy update to Clan Events!

You can now select Phantom Muspah, Hueycoatl, Amoxliatl, and Royal Titans when creating or editing events. Plus, we’ve added a 'To Be Confirmed' option to give your clan more flexibility in planning. These changes should make organising bossing events that little bit easier - happy clanning!

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

Merch Updates

Last Chance to Order Official RF25 Tees, Hoodies and Skill Chip Box

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

Missed out on merch at RuneFest? We have you covered!

RuneFest attendees now have one last chance to order the exclusive RF25 Tee, Hoodie, and Skill Chip Box.

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

Click here [runescape.backstreetmerch.com]to make your order. Orders close on March 31st, so be quick!

You will need your RF25 ticket booking reference number to place an order for these exclusive lines. If you didn’t buy your ticket yourself, ask the person who did for your ticket booking reference number!

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

Orders Open for the 10th RuneFest Tee

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

If you were busy celebrating RuneFest at home, you can still commemorate our 10th birthday with this special tee! Logos from RuneFests past feature on the front, with the locations of all 10 events on the back. Available in sizes S to 4XL.

Place your order here[runescape.backstreetmerch.com] - orders close on March 31st, and no RuneFest ticket required!

Last Chance to Order Youtooz Figures!

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

Head to http://youtooz.com/ before Friday 21st March to grab your Wise Old Man and Gnome Child Figures – get them whilst you can!

Client and Mobile Updates

Popout panels on mobile now retain their scroll position when selecting other UI elements and no longer shift upwards after scrolling to the bottom, ensuring a smoother UI experience.

Other Changes

The Birthday event is over and the Party Room has been restored to its former state.
Fixed a bug where Hofuthand occasionally failed to display the price window.
The Dragon Sword and Hasta special attacks will now work correctly in PvP when your opponent isn't using the Protect from Melee prayer.
The special attack of the Abyssal Bludgeon can once again give its damage increase effect in PvM.
Fixed some of Princess Astrid's dialogue during The Throne of Miscellania.
Changed PvP Arena to Emir’s Arena in the Jewellery Box interface.

PvP World Rota

The PvP rota has moved to Period A:

539 - (US) - PvP World
318 - (UK) - Bounty Hunter World
548 - (Germany) - High-Risk PvP World
577 - (US) - Free-to-Play PvP World
559 - (UK) - LMS Competitive

Old School RuneScape

Permanent Deadman: World 345 Improvements

Mar 12

We’ve updated World 345, the permanent Deadman world! Introducing new charms, reimagined PvP mechanics, and the return of boss breaches.

Changelog March 12th

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Permanent Deadman W345 Updates

Added four new charms, obtained from killing NPCs at 200 combat level or higher:

Nimbleness Charm: Boosts Marks of Grace drops from one to five, lets you bypass Agility level requirement restrictions on shortcuts, and auto re-pickpockets NPCs.
Stockpiling Charm: Triples rewards from Wintertodt, Tempoross, and Guardians of the Rift, stacks Clue Scroll drops, and auto-Banks skilling resources.
Accumulation Charm: Triples Clue Scroll drops, Chinchompa captures, and skilling resources, and provides 5x Runecraft yields.
Vulnerability Charm: Increases Accuracy against monsters by 50%, multiplies Thrall Max Hits by 5, and cuts incoming monster damage by 25%.

Boss breaches now appear on weekends!

Both area and specific location breaches will occur, just as in Deadman Armageddon.

Up to 25 NPCs spawn in area breaches, and up to 6 NPCs spawn in specific location ones. They'll be dropping:

Ancient Warrior Weapons
Trinkets previously seen in Deadman: Armageddon
New charms (although you've mostly seen their effects in previous Deadman events)

Sigils and corrupted weapons remain off-limits.
If you have protection still, you will not be able to attack any breach NPCs, both in single and multi-combat zones.
Each breach monster drops one Chitin per kill with a 50% chance for a bonus supply drop instead.
Weekend breaches will occur every four hours, starting on Saturday at 02:00 GMT. The last breach will be on Sunday at 22:00 GMT.
You’ll get a timely notification in your chat when a breach goes live. You can also talk to Perdu to see where the breach is and how long it will be around for.

Combat brackets are now divided into Levels 3–75, 76–85, and 86+ with a 2x unique drop rate modifier for each bracket.
The PJ Timer now follows a last-hit system. Land that final blow to trigger an uninterrupted teleport, or risk having your escape cut off by a sneaky PKer.
When PKed, attackers now only grab 50% of your top 10 stackable items.
Added supply drop tables from Deadman: Armageddon.
Wilderness Slayer Tasks now yield both Tier 1 and Tier 5 Emblems.
Changes to Morrigan’s Javelin Special:

The bleed effect triggers every tick (down from every three ticks) with damage boosted from 5 to 10 per tick.
Total bleed equals 75% of your original hit (e.g. a 40-damage hit produces three bleed splats of 10 each).

Buffed Morrigan’s Thrownaxe: Now only consumes 25% special attack. A successful hit speeds up your next attack by 1 tick, making it a slick 3-tick attack on rapid.
Classic Content Returns:

Giant seaweed runs on Fossil Island are back!
Frog random events now stick around.
“Crack the Clue 3” can be completed.

Bounty Hunter Shop Additions:

Imbue Scroll: 1,000,000 points.
Castle Wars Halos: 500,000 points each.
Trouver Parchment: 250,000 points.

QoL changes:

Players can now receive regular loot from Revenants, though Emblem drops remain disabled.
For skulled players, an Emblem drop roll yields either Magic or Yew Seeds; unskulled players receive a Dragon Med Helm.
Players now receive double Dragon Bones and Superior Dragon Bones from Green and Black Dragons and Vorkath. Both Dragon Bones will be noted in the Wilderness if you've completed the Wilderness Elite Diary Tier.
Pest Control now awards 4x the points, and the Agility Pyramid now grants 30,000 coins instead of 10,000.
Blighted Overloads are now available in Permanent Deadman - craft them with Super Combat, Magic, and Ranging Potions, a Deadman Overload Chitin, and a dash of 83 Herblore.
Statius’s Warhammer now guarantees a hit on Tekton’s first Special Attack and doubles as a regular hammer for building chests in Chambers.
Players can no longer enter the Colosseum or create a private instance at the Hueycoatl while skulled.
Chat with Nigel at the Lumbridge graveyard or use a Deadman chest to toggle off Combat XP, or just Hitpoints XP individually, if you wish.

Other Changes

Fixed an issue where POH telescopes using the Civitas or Canifis wallkits would incorrectly display a message about the wall instead of showing incoming Shooting Stars. They will now function as intended, allowing stargazers to track Shooting Star landings properly.
The following items can now properly access charge configuration:

Crystal Halberd, Bow, and Shield: All three now share the same "Quantity" variable, and use Crystal charges, not coins.
Echo Venator Bow
Alchemist’s Amulet
Celestial Ring and Signet
Giantsoul Amulet
Pendant of Ates

Upon creating Emberlight, Scorching Bow, and Purging Staff from the Tormented Synapse, you will now receive the original 730 Smithing, Fletching, or Crafting XP for the first upgrade, followed by 73 XP every time after.
During a Hell-Rat Behemoth fight, you can now use Fish and Milk directly on your cat to support it, rather than having to pass them through the alcove's curtain.
Reanimated goblins can now drop the Champions' Challenge Scroll.

PvP Rota
The PvP rota has moved to Period B:

560 - (UK) - PvP World
319 - (US) - Bounty Hunter World
579 - (US) - High-Risk PvP World
561 - (UK) - Free-to-Play PvP World
580 - (US) - LMS Competitive

World 390 (AUS) for LMS Competitive has been de-activated with this rota.

World 569 (AUS) for Bounty Hunter has been de-activated with this rota.

The PvP Arena is using '1 Def Pure' loadouts in Ranked Duels and Tournaments this week.
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W45 Improvements

Greetings, Deadman fans! Today we’re bringing loads of improvements to the permanent Deadman world, including some of the additions you loved in Deadman: Armageddon.

Charming Changes

First up, we’re introducing four brand-new Charms that pack a serious punch - just don’t try to wear them, they’re strictly for your Inventory! If you fall in battle, two things will happen:

They turn into a small amount of coins for the PKer that killed you.
They shatter into glass, which goes to your gravestone so you can keep a little collection of all the Charms you’ve lost.

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

The Nimbleness Charm

Boosts the number of Marks of Grace on the floor from one to five.
Lets you use any shortcut regardless of your Agility level, although item requirements still apply.
Allows you to automatically re-pickpocket NPCs until you no longer can do so - for example, if you hit your coin pouch limit.

The Stockpiling Charm

Triples your rewards from Wintertodt, Tempoross and Guardians of the Rift.
Stacks your Clue Scroll drops.
Sends resources gathered from Mining, Fishing, Woodcutting, and Farming straight to your Bank.

Accumulation Charm

Triples Clue Scroll drop rates, Chinchompa captures, and resources from Mining, Fishing, Woodcutting and Farming.
Multiplies Runes produced during Runecrafting by five.

Vulnerability Charm

Boosts your Accuracy against monsters by 50% in all styles.
Multiplies Thrall Max Hits by five.
Reduces incoming damage from monsters by 25%.

Sounds cool, right? But you might be wondering, where can I get my hands on these awesome new items? Well, any NPC with 200+ combat has a chance to drop them, and you can also find them in boss breaches – what are those, again?

Boss Breaches

The legendary mechanic from Deadman: Armageddon is back, and here to stay!

Every weekend, one of two breaches will appear across Gielinor, offering a shot at Ancient Warrior Weapons and a brand-new set of Permanent Deadman uniques - we’re talking Vengeance, Fairies, and Undead trinkets, plus those snazzy new Charms. Just a heads up: while you’ll be raking in the loot, Sigils and Corrupted Weapons are still off the table, and these breaches are strictly a weekend-only show.

Up to 25 NPCs spawn in area breaches, whereas up to 6 NPCs spawn in specific location ones.

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

To help keep the breach chaos fair and square, we’ve made some balancing tweaks:

Breach Monster Attack Restrictions:

In the Permanent Deadman world, if you still have protection time remaining, you're in the no-attack zone! This means you can't attack anyone in multi or single areas, and breach monsters are off limits too.

Breach Loot Balancing:

Each breach monster now drops 1 Chitin per kill. There's a 50% chance to receive a second regular supply drop instead of a Chitin.
Breach spawns will occur only at the weekend and every 4 hours in Permanent Deadman, starting on Saturday at 02:00 GMT. The last breach will be Sunday at 22:00 GMT.

Plus, you'll get a timely alert in your chat box when a breach breaks out - so you never miss the action or the chance to cause a little chaos. You can also talk to Perdu to see where the breach is and for how long it will be around for.

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

PvP Adjustments in Permanent Deadman

On the PvP front, we’ve reworked the combat brackets and tweaked the PJ timer to make every encounter a heart-pounding race.

Combat Brackets:

Brackets are separated into levels 3-75, 76-85, and 86+. The reason for these specific brackets is to try offer build diversity. Once you reach those higher combat levels, there are only a few specific types of builds that dominate the others!
Each bracket now enjoys a 2x unique drop rate modifier, ensuring that whether you're just starting out or you're a battle-hardened veteran, drops are as sweet as a perfectly timed PK.

PJ Timer:

We’re now rolling with a last-hit system. Nail that final blow and your teleport will fire off without a hitch, giving you the perfect getaway.
Miss the decisive moment, and well… another clever PKer might just intercept your escape.

So, gear up, time your attacks like a well-oiled machine, and may your teleports always be spot-on!

Loot changes, Supply tables, and Emblem Drops

Here's the scoop on our latest risk/reward tweaks:

PK Loot key changes: When you get PKed, your attacker now only pockets 50% of your top 10 stackable items. The refreshed on-death UI makes it crystal clear - less loot-stealing means more chances to rebuild and get back out there!
Supply Drop Revival: We're bringing back the supply drop tables from Deadman: Armageddon. Yep, you have a chance to get some juicy rewards even if you're just killing a goblin in Lumbridge!
Balanced Emblem Drops: Wilderness Slayer Tasks now offer both Tier 1 and Tier 5 Emblems. The Tier 5 Emblems will still be offered when killing Breach NPCs, but this can be another passive way to obtain those coveted emblems which help maintain your supplies via the Emblem Trader at the Grand Exchange!

Morrigan's Javelin and Axes

Morrigan’s weaponry isn’t being left out of the fun - check out these wicked tweaks:

Javelin Special Attack:

Now triggers a bleed effect every tick instead of every three ticks.
Bleed damage is boosted from 5 to 10 per tick, so you’re doing some serious drip damage.
Total bleed now reflects 75% of your original hit (for example, a 40-damage hit yields three bleed splats of 10 each).

Thrownaxe Special Attack:

Nail a special attack hit with the Thrownaxe, and your next attack gets a 1-tick speed boost, effectively turning it into a 3-tick attack on rapid. Talk about keeping your foes on their toes.
Now only requires 25% special attack.

QoL and Content Resurrection

Now, we think it’s time to dust off some classic content and sprinkle in a few extra treats to keep your adventures as fresh as your most prized loot.

Giant seaweed runs on Fossil Island are back!
Frog random events will no longer hop off the radar on Deadman worlds.
“Crack the Clue 3” is completable across all Deadman worlds.

Bounty Hunter Shop Additions:

Imbue Scroll: 1,000,000 points.
Castle Wars Halos (Saradomin, Zamorak, Guthix, Brassica, Ancient, Seren, Bandos, Armadyl): 500,000 points each.
Trouver Parchment: 250,000 points.

QoL changes:

Players can now receive regular loot from Revenants (though Emblem drops remain disabled).
For skulled players, an Emblem drop roll yields either Magic or Yew Seeds; unskulled players receive a Dragon Med Helm.
Players now receive double Dragon Bones and Superior Dragon Bones from Green and Black Dragons and Vorkath. Both Dragon Bones will be noted in the Wilderness if you've completed the Wilderness Elite Diary Tier.
Pest Control now awards 4x the points, and the Agility Pyramid now grants 30,000 coins instead of 10,000.
Combat level 200+ NPCs have a chance to drop any of the four available charms.
Blighted Overloads are now available in Permanent Deadman - craft them with Super Combat, Magic, and Ranging Potions, a Deadman Overload Chitin, and a dash of 83 Herblore.
Statius’s Warhammer now guarantees a hit on Tekton’s first special attack and doubles as a regular hammer for building chests in Chambers.
Players can no longer enter the Colosseum or create a private instance at the Hueycoatl while skulled.
Chat with Nigel at the Lumbridge graveyard or use a Deadman Chest to toggle off Combat XP, or just Hitpoints XP individually if you wish.

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

We hope you enjoy these changes! Your feedback is essential, so get out there, test these improvements, and let us know. In the wild and unpredictable realm of Deadman, only the cunning and quick-witted survive. Good luck…

Project Zanaris Sign-Up

Fancy a chance to dive headfirst into the madness of Project Zanaris playtests? If you're as hyped as we are, then click here[jagex.questionpro.eu] to register!

These playtests are kicking off sooner than you think, so don't miss out! To stay in the loop with all things Project Zanaris, make sure to join our Official Old School Discord[discord.gg] and assign yourself the Project Zanaris role by reacting to the message in this channel[discord.com]! This is the place to be for the latest news, updates, and maybe even a sneak peek or two…

On that note, we'll soon be sharing all the dev panels from day two of RuneFest, including one all about Project Zanaris! This panel featured a World Portal demo showcasing more than 400 parameters and answers to the community’s most pressing questions. Stay tuned!

RuneFest Summit Survey

This week's game update also features a team full of J-Mods still coming down from the adrenaline rush of RuneFest!

We all want to say thank you to everyone who attended or watched from home. You made our first RuneFest in five years an absolutely magical time – here’s to many more!

Now, to business. Amidst all the festivities, we presented a RuneFest Summit packed full of announcements for what's on our roadmap in the current months. You can check out a quick summary of the roadmap in the image below, or read through the full RuneFest Summit Summary blog[secure.runescape.com].

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

We'd love to hear how you felt about the Summit, so we've put together a short survey to let you tell us which of the announcements you're most excited for!

Click here to participate in the survey[jagex.questionpro.eu]. It should only take around five minutes to complete.

2024 was a massive year for Old School, and 2025's going to be even bigger. We can't wait to get cracking on everything we've shared!

Merch

We Want Socks!

Most new merch lines launched at RuneFest are now live on the Official Merch Store[runescape.backstreetmerch.com] - including the full range of socks!

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

This includes Skillcape Socks, Fighting/Lobster/Skulled/Ironman Socks, a "Nice" cord cap, God Caps, Tipples of Gielinor Drink Mats, a Mod Ash Mug, a Lobster Tea Towel and a range of OSRS boss tees featuring Jad, Zuk, Zilyana, Graardor and Vorkath. On top of all that there are a few more lines we might add, so keep an eye out!

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

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Youtooz x OSRS Collab

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

If you were at RuneFest, you may have caught sight of the Youtooz Wise Old Man and Gnome Child prototypes on display at the Merch Store, alongside some as-yet unannounced plushies!

You can now preorder the Wise Old Man and Gnome Child figures here[youtooz.com]. Preorders close on the 21st March, so get ‘em while you can!

Follow Youtooz on socials for the latest on all their new OSRS releases as they happen – without spoiling anything, we reckon you ought to do that before the end of the month. WINK.

Other Changes

Fixed an issue where POH telescopes using the Civitas or Canifis wallkits would incorrectly display a message about the wall instead of showing incoming Shooting Stars. They will now function as intended, allowing stargazers to track Shooting Star landings properly.
The following items can now properly access charge configuration:

Crystal Halberd, Bow, and Shield: All three now share the same "Quantity" variable, and use Crystal charges, not coins.
Echo Venator Bow
Alchemist’s Amulet
Celestial Ring and Signet
Giantsoul Amulet
Pendant of Ates

Upon creating Emberlight, Scorching Bow, and Purging Staff from the Tormented Synapse, you will now receive the original 730 Smithing, Fletching, or Crafting XP for the first upgrade, followed by 73 XP every time after.
During a Hell-Rat Behemoth fight, you can now use Fish and Milk directly on your cat to support it, rather than having to pass them through the alcove's curtain.
Reanimated goblins can now drop the Champions' Challenge Scroll.

PvP World Rota

The PvP rota has moved to Period B:

560 - (UK) - PvP World
319 - (US) - Bounty Hunter World
579 - (US) - High-Risk PvP World
561 - (UK) - Free-to-Play PvP World
580 - (US) - LMS Competitive

Old School RuneScape

Game Jam: Charges QoL Improvements | March 5th

Mar 5

Remember the Charges QoL improvements from Game Jam V? They are now live in-game!

Changelog - March 5th

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Game Jam: Charges QoL Improvements

You can now work towards blessing or corruption by charging your Dizana's Quiver or Enhanced Crystal weapons and using them, similar to how the Arclight transforms into Emberlight.
Toggleable feature: You can now set certain items to withdraw from the bank automatically charged. What's more, you can set the desired amount of charges applied, so that each time you can just grab and go - provided you have the necessary items to charge it, of course!

Other Changes

Echo Ahrim's equipment will now respect placeholders, the same as non-ornamented Barrows items.
Fixed an issue where certain ornament kits, painted items, and upgrade attachments were not correctly unlocking in the Collection Log for Iron players.
Reanimated Giants now have a chance of dropping the Champions' Challenge scroll, since the giants who drop the ensouled head are mostly the same ones who could drop that scroll.

PvP Rota

The PvP rota has moved to Period A:

539 - (US) - PvP World
318 - (UK) - Bounty Hunter World
548 - (Germany) - High-Risk PvP World
577 - (US) - Free-to-Play PvP World
559 - (UK) - LMS Competitive

World 390 (AUS) for LMS Competitive has been activated with this rota.

World 569 (AUS) for Bounty Hunter has been activated with this rota.

The PvP Arena is using 'Zerker' loadouts in Ranked Duels and Tournaments this week.
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RuneFest 2025 is behind us, and what an event it was! We had an absolute blast celebrating our shared love for the game with 'Scapers from all over the world, whether in the arena or tuning in from home. With the team hard at work during the event, this week's update is small but mighty. Let’s dive in!

Game Jam: Charges QoL Improvements

Corruption

Finally free from the red prison but feeling like you can't use your Bow of Faerdhinen until you've corrupted it? If that sounds like you, this week's update has got you covered!

As of this game update, used charges now contribute to the corruption process. In other words, by charging your Dizana's Quiver or Enhanced Crystal weapons and using them, you'll make progress towards blessing or corruption - similar to how the Arclight transforms into Emberlight. Meaning you don't need to wait and accumulate a lump sum of charges to corrupt an item all at once, you can just use it, top it up and eventually it'll corrupt/bless itself - neat!

Maintaining Charges

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

Gone are the days where you have to check your item's charges, or create room in your inventory to charge the item while your raid group is yelling at you! This week, we're introducing a feature where you can charge an item up to a specific number of charges automatically when withdrawn from the bank - provided you have the necessary items to charge it. This feature is toggleable, so you can keep doing what you're used to if you'd prefer. With this new behaviour, you'll be able to set your desired number of charges with a simple right-click. Note that the bankers can only charge items you'd be able to do in your inventory, they're not going to run all the way over to Ver Sinhaza to charge your Scythe of Vitur in a blood well, they're at work after all!

To view this setting, open the Bank Settings interface while your bank is open, then select the 'Bank item options' button.

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

With this enabled, you'll see a 'Configure-Charge' option when right-clicking on any eligible items inside your bank. Note that this moves a few options around due to some technical limitations, so you might have some muscle memory to re-learn if you'd rather not toggle this off.

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

Keep in mind, the toggle for 'Bank item options' only affects whether or not you can see the 'Configure-Charge' option. If you already have your charges configured, you can disable the 'Bank item options' setting and any items that are already configured will still withdraw with the correct number of charges. You'd have to re-enable the setting if you'd like to change the number of charges on an item though.

Alternatively, you can chat to Hofuthand at the Grand Exchange[oldschool.runescape.wiki] to set a global charge withdrawal threshold. Please note that this threshold applies to all items, whether you own them or not. For items that don't let you reclaim charges (e.g. Crystal Armour), you won't be able to get them back. Use this global change at your own risk. These warnings are also made clear in-game, just in case!

Beatstar

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

If you've watched the RuneFest 2025 livestream, you might have already heard of our collaboration with Beatstar, a mobile rhythm game. Music is undoubtedly one of the best parts about Old School RuneScape, and Amascut's Promise is truly a fan-favourite beat. This year, we've teamed up with Beatstar to bring you a whole new way to experience this banger - a hardcore cover of Amascut's Promise has dropped on the app!

This challenge is perfect for you to flex your clicking skills - will you be able to keep up with the beat? Download the app on Apple Store[apps.apple.com] or Google Play[play.google.com] to listen and tap along to this remix!

RuneFest Medley

https://youtu.be/nCCCTUGwMMk?si=7llKn8O2gGXfFFJU

Enjoyed the RuneFest Medley by Cole Rolland, played during the RuneFest 2025 opening ceremony? This epic rock tribute to some of Old School's most beloved tracks is available on all digital music platforms! You can re-listen to it and add it to your playlist on your preferred music streaming service here[lnk.to]. Plus, it features the one and only Mod Ash on violin in Sea Shanty II!

Socks and More!

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

Missed out on RuneFest or just too busy having a blast to make it to the merch store? No worries! Keep an eye on the official online merch store[runescape.backstreetmerch.com] over the coming weeks, as loads of new goodies are making their way there! Expect fresh Zuk, Jad, Zilyana, Graardor, and Vorkath tees, all-new caps, Tipples of Gielinor drink mats, lobster tea towels, and more.

Oh, and let’s talk socks... Because we know how much you lot loved them at RuneFest! If you missed out (or just need more for your collection), all the new socks will be hitting the store soon, too!

Don’t let FOMO get the best of you - stay tuned and grab your favourites!

Other Changes

Echo Ahrim's equipment will now respect placeholders, the same as non-ornamented Barrows items.
Fixed an issue where certain ornament kits, painted items, and upgrade attachments were not correctly unlocking in the Collection Log for Iron players.
Reanimated Giants now have a chance of dropping the Champions' Challenge scroll, since the giants who drop the ensouled head are mostly the same ones who could drop that scroll.

PvP World Rota

The PvP rota has moved to Period A:

539 - (US) - PvP World
318 - (UK) - Bounty Hunter World
548 - (Germany) - High-Risk PvP World
577 - (US) - Free-to-Play PvP World
559 - (UK) - LMS Competitive

Old School RuneScape

Game Jam: PoH Improvements | February 26th

Feb 26

There’s no place like home… especially with these new PoH improvements!

Changelog February 26th

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PoH Changes

Mounted heads can now be switched out and upgraded without removing the entire display.
New house styles for Canifis and Civitas are available! Visit an Estate Agent near you to redecorate.
Improved PoH animations including sitting, combat ring entry and exit, treasure and storage interactions, and new interactions for the Trailblazer Globe and League Hall.
Expanded room capacity! You'll now get up to four more rooms than before, depending on your Construction level. As before, your room cap increases every six levels, across most of the skill.
The PoH Bookcase is now alphabetized and fits onto a single menu page.
The Beaver pet's dialogue in the Menagerie now functions correctly for all recoloured variants.

Royal Titans Range Defence

Clarified Royal Titans' Ranged Defence mechanics - Ranged Accuracy increases by 500% when Titans move away from melee range in stages 1 and 2. This also applies to the Stage 3 charge-up attack both during the charge-up itself and the actual pulses hitting the ground.

Client and Mobile Updates

Fixed an issue where the Kingdom Management UI displayed a solid white background on mobile.

Other Changes

Updated Combat Achievement notifications displayed on transparent Chatboxes to prioritize the 'Walk here' option instead of 'View task'.
Added a revert option for the Emberlight, Purging Staff and Scorching Bow to allow players to convert them back into a Synapse. Any charges or infusions will be lost in the process.
You will now have one tick to walk away before being venomed if you accidentally walk into a Cursed Baboon.
Graceful now displays the percentage bonus boost to Run Energy restoration rate in the Equipment Stats menu.
Echo Virtus robes are now recognized as a Zaros item in the God Wars Dungeon.
Untradeable items that typically convert into another item on death now count towards the Bounty Hunter risk calculation used to represent the skull risk values in Daimon's Crater – including the Armadyl Godsword (Deadman), Berserker Ring (i), and Abyssal Dagger (BH).
Fixed a rare issue with inaccurate broadcasts during GIM leader abdication.
The right-click option on Matthias the Falconer is now more helpful for players whose falcons have despawned.
The Robe of Elidinis has regained its gold colour when worn.
Fixed a bug where on rare occasions Kwuarm patches would harvest Avantoe.
Fixed an issue with loading friend's chat channel names where extra text could sometimes be included.
Fixed numerous visibility issues where NPCs and objects become invisible in certain scenarios.

PvP Rota

The PvP rota has moved to Period B:

560 - (UK) - PvP World
319 - (US) - Bounty Hunter World
579 - (US) - High-Risk PvP World
561 - (UK) - Free-to-Play PvP World
580 - (US) - LMS Competitive

World 390 (AUS) for LMS Competitive has been de-activated with this rota.

World 569 (AUS) for Bounty Hunter has been de-activated with this rota.

The PvP Arena is using 'Max/Med' loadouts in Ranked Duels and Tournaments this week.
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PoH Changes

Feeling house proud? It's time to dust off those hammers and give your humble above the glow-up it deserves. We've got a jam-packed update for your Player-Owned House this week, including some long-awaited QoL improvements, new styles, and more room for your rooms! Let's break it down.

Mounted Heads

“Heads up” trophy collectors, our J-Mods have cooked up a real treat for you this time! No longer must you suffer the indignity of tearing down an entire wall just to swap out your latest gruesome prize. With this update, you can now swap your mounted heads instantly, without needing to rebuild from scratch!

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

How it works:

While in building mode, click the 'Trophies' option on your mounted display to open the new Mounted Trophies menu. Then click on the stuffed heads in your Inventory to mount them.
The stuffed head will be added to your trophies board, allowing you to instantly swap between them!
Once a head has been mounted in your collection, you can display it on any eligible trophy stand across your house, even in multiple halls at once. You can still mount additional copies of the stuffed head in the future for Construction XP.
Guests can now admire your entire trophy collection. Let's be honest, showing off is half the fun.

If you can’t see the image above, click here[cdn.runescape.com]!

And yes, we've extended the feature to your Stuffed Fish display too. Why shouldn't you be able to switch between a big scary Shark and a nice peaceful Bass?

This even applies when you upgrade your display. While the usual level requirements for mounting heads remain unchanged, you can now swap your heads about freely if you have a higher-tier space built, but want to apply a lower-level trophy head.

Level 38 Construction: Teak Trophy Space unlocks Crawling Hand, Cockatrice, and Basilisk.
Level 58 Construction: Mahogany Trophy Space displays Kurask, Abyssal Demon, and the classics above.
Level 78 Construction: Gilded Trophy Space shows off King Black Dragon and Kalphite Queen, plus everything before.
Level 82 Construction: Gilded Trophy Space now adds Vorkath and Alchemical Hydra, along with all the other grisly trophies.

This update is all about convenience, letting you refresh your display in seconds while keeping your prized trophies exactly where they belong. So get out there and start swapping those heads around!

New House Styles Available!

Tired of your Player-Owned House looking like every other building in the pocket dimension? We’ve got you covered with some brand-new house styles! Swing by your local Estate Agent to check out these fresh new themes.

The Canifis Style is perfect for hosting house parties under the full moon and comes with a dank swampy aesthetic. A-wooooo!

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If you prefer a brighter, greener vibe, look no further than the Civitas Style. This truly ‘classic’ look is a perfect fit for those looking to party with the Pericans.

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Updated Animations

As part of our ongoing visual refresh, we've also spruced up several animations to make furniture interactions smoother and more immersive. We showcased some of these in our previous blog[secure.runescape.com], but here’s a refresher:

Sitting Animations

Both regular sitting and throne sitting have received a fresh animation update, making you look even more impressive as you take your rightful place on the throne!

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Combat ring

Stepping into battle? The entry and exit animations for the Combat Ring have been reworked, making your grand entrances (and dramatic exits) better than ever.

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Treasure and storage interactions

Opening and closing Chests, Display Cases, Wardrobes and boxes now looks much smoother, adding a touch of polish to your home storage.

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Trailblazer Globe Enhancements

You can now spin and inspect the Trailblazer Globe. Whee!

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Leagues Hall Inspect

We've also added new animations when inspecting the Leagues Hall, similar to those you may have noticed at the Varrock Museum. Classy!

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More Room for Rooms!

Ever wished you could expand your mansion, but pesky room limits held you back? No longer! The room capacity has expanded! You'll now get up to four more rooms than before, depending on your Construction level. As before, your room cap increases every six levels, across most of the skill. Check out the image below to see just how many rooms you can now build!

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Finally, just in case you needed more excuses to get your house in order:

The Bookcase is now alphabetized and fits onto a single menu page.
The Beaver pet's dialogue in the Menagerie now functions correctly for all recoloured variants.

That’s all for this round of Player-owned House improvements! Whether you're a master builder or just someone who enjoys a good spinning globe, we hope these changes make your home cooler and more convenient. As always, let us know what you think!

Royal Titans Ranged Defence

We see you, DPS calculator divas. Some of you have been diving deep into the mines of the sacred Wiki, trying to figure out what exactly is going on with Royal Titans' Ranged Defence when they start moving away from melee range. So, before the tinfoil hats come out in full force, let’s break it down:

The moment a Royal Titan starts retreating from Melee range, it becomes far more vulnerable to Ranged attacks.
While it's in this state, your Ranged Accuracy gets a whopping 500% boost - meaning your hits are going to land much more reliably.
This effect lasts until the Titan turns around to re-engage in Melee combat, so keep those arrows flying while you have the advantage!
The Accuracy buff also applies during the charge-up pulse attack in Stage 3, covering both the charging phase and the attack itself.

Hopefully this clears up any confusion!

RuneFest 2025

The ultimate celebration of all things RuneScape is back! RuneFest 2025 will take place at the NEC in Birmingham, UK, from March 1st to March 2nd. It promises to be an unmissable weekend packed with major announcements, hands-on experiences, live entertainment and more.

If you can’t make it in person, don’t be glum – there are plenty of ways to get involved from home!

Watch the RuneFest Livestream

Catch all the action live, including exclusive reveals about the future game content of OSRS. We'll be streaming The Summit, our biggest announcement event of the year, so you can experience it alongside the rest of the community.

Livestream Details:

Date: Saturday, March 1st
Time: 14:30 GMT
Where to Watch: https://www.twitch.tv/oldschoolrs

Join the Conversation on Discord

We’ll be running dedicated RuneFest channels in our official Discord, where you can discuss the announcements, share event photos, and take part in special activities!

#runefest[discord.com] – General discussion about the event, updates, and schedule information.
#pin-trading[discord.com] – Swap and trade exclusive RuneFest pins with other attendees.
#rf-pictures[discord.com] – Share your best photos from the event, including cosplay, group shots, and behind-the-scenes moments.
#summit[discord.com] – Discuss predictions, react to live announcements, and watch The Summit with fellow players.

Fashionscape Competition

Before we see the real-life RuneFest Fashionscape, we’re celebrating the best in-game outfits. Join our Fashionscape Competition in Discord [discord.gg]for a chance to win exclusive prizes!

Competition Details:

Opens: February 28th, 2025, 09:00 GMT
Closes: March 1st, 2025, 23:00 GMT
Where to Enter: #fashionscape-competition[discord.com] channel on Discord (opens February 28th)

Categories and Prizes:

Best Dressed wins a Wise Old Man plush.
Most Creative wins a King Black Dragon plush.
Funniest wins an Elvarg plush.

Winners will be announced the day after The Summit. Full terms and conditions can be found here[osrs.game]!

Whether you're attending in person or tuning in from home, RuneFest 2025 is shaping up to be an incredible event. We can't wait to celebrate with you!

Merch

Youtooz Figures Now Live!

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Pre-orders for the Old School RuneScape Youtooz vinyl figures are now open on the Youtooz Store[youtooz.com]. Don’t miss out – these collectables won’t be around forever! Youtooz pre-orders close on March 21st.

OSRS Anniversary Lines from Angels Scapes

Take a look at these official anniversary pins from Angels Scapes, available now in the Official Merch Store[runescape.backstreetmerch.com].

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Anodized Dragonfire Shield Pin LE 99

A stunning limited-edition take on the iconic DFS! Each pin is hand-anodized, meaning each one has a completely unique rainbow finish.

Birthday Graardor Pin LE 99

Even General Graardor is joining the party! This striking pin captures the mighty boss in a bold new design, making it a must-have for any collector.

Client and Mobile Updates

Fixed an issue where the Kingdom Management UI displayed a solid white background on mobile.

Other Changes

Updated Combat Achievement notifications displayed on transparent Chatboxes to prioritize the 'Walk here' option instead of 'View task'.
Added a revert option for the Emberlight, Purging Staff and Scorching Bow to allow players to convert them back into a Synapse. Any charges or infusions will be lost in the process.
You will now have one tick to walk away before being venomed if you accidentally walk into a Cursed Baboon.
Graceful now displays the percentage bonus boost to Run Energy restoration rate in the Equipment Stats menu.
Echo Virtus robes are now recognized as a Zaros item in the God Wars Dungeon.
Untradeable items that typically convert into another item on death now count towards the Bounty Hunter risk calculation used to represent the skull risk values in Daimon's Crater – including the Armadyl Godsword (Deadman), Berserker Ring (i), and Abyssal Dagger (BH).
Fixed a rare issue with inaccurate broadcasts during GIM leader abdication.
The right-click option on Matthias the Falconer is now more helpful for players whose falcons have despawned.
The Robe of Elidinis has regained its gold colour when worn.
Fixed a bug where on rare occasions Kwuarm patches would harvest Avantoe.
Fixed an issue with loading friend's chat channel names where extra text could sometimes be included.
Fixed numerous visibility issues where NPCs and objects become invisible in certain scenarios.

PvP World Rota

The PvP rota has moved to Period B:

560 - (UK) - PvP World
319 - (US) - Bounty Hunter World
579 - (US) - High-Risk PvP World
561 - (UK) - Free-to-Play PvP World
580 - (US) - LMS Competitive

World 390 (AUS) for LMS Competitive has been de-activated with this rota.

World 569 (AUS) for Bounty Hunter has been de-activated with this rota.

The PvP Arena is using 'Max/Med' loadouts in Ranked Duels and Tournaments this week.

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