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===General===
===General===


Q: When can I farm for [[Amulet of Looting]]?
Q: When can I farm for {{ItemIcon|Amulet of Looting}}?


:A: ''Full mithril armor and mithril weapons will do if you are in a hurry. Just make sure you have auto-eat and lots and lots of food. However, adamant to rune armour will make it much easier.''
:A: ''Full mithril armor and mithril weapons will do if you are in a hurry. Just make sure you have auto-eat and lots and lots of food. However, adamant to rune armour will make it much easier.''


Q: Does [[Chapeau Noir]] and [[Aorpheats Signet Ring]] work on dungeon chests? Do these items stack?
Q: Does {{ItemIcon|Chapeau Noir}} and {{ItemIcon|Aorpheats Signet Ring}} work on dungeon chests? Do these items stack?


:A: ''Yes. You have a chance to obtain 2 chests from a single [[dungeon]] completion with either [[Chapeau Noir]] or [[Aorpheats Signet Ring]] equipped. The double loot drop chance from [[Chapeau Noir]] and [[Aorpheats Signet Ring]] stacks additively for a total of 15% chance to earn double loot.''
:A: ''Yes. You have a chance to obtain 2 chests from a single [[dungeon]] completion with either {{ItemIcon|Chapeau Noir}} or {{ItemIcon|Aorpheats Signet Ring}} equipped. The double loot drop chance from [[Chapeau Noir]] and [[Aorpheats Signet Ring]] stacks additively for a total of 15% chance to earn double loot.''


Q: What happens if you die?
Q: What happens if you die?
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Q: What does X Combat Skill do?
Q: What does X Combat Skill do?


:A: ''Check out the [[Beginners_Guide#Combat_Skills|beginner's guide]] for an overview of the combat skills. More detailed information about [[Combat]] mechanics can be found on the [[Combat]] page.''
:A: ''Check out the [[Beginners_Guide#Combat_Skills|beginner's guide]] for an overview of the combat skills. More detailed information about [[Combat]] mechanics can be found on the {{Icon|Combat}} page.''


Q: Can I fight [[monsters]] offline?
Q: Can I fight [[monsters]] offline?
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:A: ''Exp is gained for [[Combat]] based on damage you do. Some skills like [[Prayer]] have exp that varies, so be sure to check their respective pages and see exactly how much exp it gives.''
:A: ''Exp is gained for [[Combat]] based on damage you do. Some skills like [[Prayer]] have exp that varies, so be sure to check their respective pages and see exactly how much exp it gives.''


===Melee ([[Attack]], [[Strength]], [[Defence]])===
===Melee ({{Skill|Attack}}, {{Skill|Strength}}, {{Skill|Defence}})===


Q: How do I level these and what do they do?
Q: How do I level these and what do they do?


:A: ''Check out the [[Beginners_Guide#Combat_Skills|beginner's guide]] for an overview of the combat skills. More detailed information about [[Combat]] mechanics can be found on the [[Combat]] page. Basically, [[Attack]] level increases your accuracy and chance to hit, [[Strength]] increases your Max Hit, and [[Defence]] increases your melee evasion rating.''
:A: ''Check out the [[Beginners_Guide#Combat_Skills|beginner's guide]] for an overview of the combat skills. More detailed information about Combat mechanics can be found on the {{Icon|Combat}} page. Basically, {{Skill|Attack}} level increases your accuracy and chance to hit, {{Skill|Strength}} increases your Max Hit, and {{Skill|Defence}} increases your melee evasion rating.''


===[[Hitpoints]]===
==={{Skill|Hitpoints}}===


Q: I had auto-eat on, how did I die?
Q: I had auto-eat on, how did I die?
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Q: Is it possible to get above 990 [[Hitpoints]]?
Q: Is it possible to get above 990 [[Hitpoints]]?


:A: ''Yes. [[Finn, the Cat]] provides +10 maximum hp, and [[Dragonfire Shield]] provides +30 maximum hp.''
:A: ''Yes. {{PetIcon|Finn}} provides +10 maximum hp, and {{ItemIcon|Dragonfire Shield}} provides +30 maximum hp.''


===[[Ranged]]===
==={{Skill|Ranged}}===


Q: Is ranged worth doing/levelling?
Q: Is ranged worth doing/levelling?


:A: ''Yes. [[Ranged]] has better clear times than melee for many different [[combat]] scenarios. However, you will need to craft ammo.''
:A: ''Yes. {{Skill|Ranged}} has better clear times than melee for many different [[combat]] scenarios. However, you will need to craft ammo.''


Q: What is the best way to level up [[Ranged]]?
Q: What is the best way to level up [[Ranged]]?


:A: ''Longbows are generally recommended for [[Ranged]]. [[Ice Arrows]] are a good ammo to use, as they are stronger than [[Adamant Arrows]] are can be farmed easily.''
:A: ''Longbows are generally recommended for [[Ranged]]. [[Ice Arrows]] are a good ammo to use, as they are stronger than [[Adamant Arrows]] and can be farmed easily.''


===[[Magic]]===
==={{Skill|Magic}}===


Q: Is magic worth doing/levelling?
Q: Is magic worth doing/levelling?


:A: ''Yes, magic is extremely effective at killing melee [[monsters]], the majority of monsters. It has high accuracy, which makes it a skill that is worth it to train. Most monsters have low [[Magic]] evasion, so you can easily hit them. Also, [[Magic#Ancient Magiks|Ancient Magiks]] can provide the highest dps out of anything in the game.''
:A: ''Yes, magic is extremely effective at killing melee [[monsters]], the majority of monsters. It has high accuracy, which makes it a skill that is worth it to train. Most monsters have low [[Magic]] evasion, so you can easily hit them. Also, [[Magic#Ancient Magiks|Ancient Magiks]] can provide the highest dps out of anything in the game.


Q: How do I make a staff to train [[Magic]]?
In addition to the combat benefits, there are a variety of useful non-Combat spells that can be used via [[Alternative Magic]], including {{SpellIcon|Blessed Offering}} (the most efficient way to generate {{Skill|Prayer}} points) and {{SpellIcon|Superheat Item IV|Superheat Item}} spells which generate multiple bars per set of ores used and at the highest tier allow you to smelt bars without needing any coal.''


:A: ''Upgrade 100 of an elemental rune (air, earth, water, and fire).''
Q: How do I make Magic weapons and armor?
 
:A: ''In addition to runes, the {{Skill|Runecrafting}} skill allows you to craft weapons and armor similar to how the {{Skill|Smithing}} skill works for melee combat.''


Q: Do staves make spells require less runes?
Q: Do staves make spells require less runes?
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Q: What is the best way to level up [[Magic]]?
Q: What is the best way to level up [[Magic]]?


:A: ''Many players use [[Air Rune|Air]] spells to level up [[Magic]], as it removes the need to use more than one [[Runecrafting|Rune]] when attacking. However, some [[Magic#Ancient Magiks|Ancient Magiks]] such as [[Gust]] and [[Incinerate]] provide the highest exp/second of any skill in the game.''
:A: ''Many players use [[Air Rune|Air]] spells to level up [[Magic]], as it removes the need to use more than one [[Runecrafting|Rune]] when attacking. However, some [[Magic#Ancient Magiks|Ancient Magiks]] such as [[Gust]] and [[Incinerate]] provide the highest exp/second of any skill in the game.
 
Training via [[Alternative Magic]] also allows players to train Magic through non-combat means while also helping them with other skills, for example by smelting bars with {{SpellIcon|Superheat Item I|Superheat Item}} or making {{ItemIcon|Holy Dust}} to bury for {{Skill|Prayer}} points via {{SpellIcon|Blessed Offering}} ''




===[[Prayer]]===
==={{Skill|Prayer}}===


Q: Does burying [[Prayer#Bones|bones]] give [[Prayer]] XP?
Q: Does burying [[Prayer#Bones|bones]] give [[Prayer]] XP?
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===[[Slayer]]===
==={{Skill|Slayer}}===


Q: How do I get [[Slayer]] exp?
Q: How do I get [[Slayer]] exp?
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:A: ''[[Slayer Coins]] are displayed in the sidebar next to the [[Slayer]] skill and in the [[Shop]] next to total [[GP]]. [[Slayer Coins]] can only be earned by completing [[Slayer#Slayer_Tasks|Slayer Tasks]]. [[Monsters]] killed for [[Slayer#Slayer_Tasks|Slayer Tasks]] earn [[Slayer Coins]] and [[Slayer]] experience points equal to 10% of the slain [[monster|monster's]] hitpoints.''
:A: ''[[Slayer Coins]] are displayed in the sidebar next to the [[Slayer]] skill and in the [[Shop]] next to total [[GP]]. [[Slayer Coins]] can only be earned by completing [[Slayer#Slayer_Tasks|Slayer Tasks]]. [[Monsters]] killed for [[Slayer#Slayer_Tasks|Slayer Tasks]] earn [[Slayer Coins]] and [[Slayer]] experience points equal to 10% of the slain [[monster|monster's]] hitpoints.''


==Skills==
==Non-Combat Skills==
===[[Woodcutting]]===
==={{Skill|Woodcutting}}===


Q: How did I get a [[Bird Nest]]?
Q: How did I get a {{ItemIcon|Bird Nest}}?


:A: ''[[Bird Nest|Bird Nests]] have a 0.5% chance to drop every time a tree is cut.''
:A: ''[[Bird Nest|Bird Nests]] have a 0.5% chance to drop every time a tree is cut.''
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:A: ''Cutting the Redwood Tree compared to the Magic Tree trades money for exp. Redwood Tree gives exp, and Magic Tree gives money.''
:A: ''Cutting the Redwood Tree compared to the Magic Tree trades money for exp. Redwood Tree gives exp, and Magic Tree gives money.''


===[[Fishing]]===
==={{Skill|Fishing}}===


Q: Do I need to keep the [[Message in a Bottle]]?
Q: Do I need to keep the {{ItemIcon|Message in a Bottle}}?


:A: ''Once the [[Message in a Bottle]] has been read, the item no longer has any use and can be sold. Any further bottles found will also have no effect.''
:A: ''Once the [[Message in a Bottle]] has been read, the item no longer has any use and can be sold. Any further bottles found will also have no effect.''
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Q: Does junk do anything?
Q: Does junk do anything?


:A: ''[[Rope]] can be turned into [[Bowstring]], and other fishing junk can be turned into [[Gem|gems]] with the use of [[Item Alchemy I]].
:A: ''[[Rope]] can be turned into [[Bowstring]], and other fishing junk can be turned into [[Gem|gems]] with the use of {{SpellIcon|Item Alchemy I}}.


Q: What is the best fish to grind a special item?
Q: What is the best fish to grind a special item?
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:A: ''Usually, it is to just fish the highest fish you have unlocked. However, there are a few exceptions, such as [[Raw Seahorse]] and [[Raw Magic Fish]], which give worse exp per second than their other level unlocked counterparts.''  
:A: ''Usually, it is to just fish the highest fish you have unlocked. However, there are a few exceptions, such as [[Raw Seahorse]] and [[Raw Magic Fish]], which give worse exp per second than their other level unlocked counterparts.''  


===[[Firemaking]]===
==={{Skill|Firemaking||===


Q: What's the point of this skill?
Q: What's the point of this skill?
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:A: ''Burn the highest log you have unlocked, but use [[Yew Logs]] and [[Magic Logs]] over [[Redwood Logs]]. Controlled Heat Potions decreases the time significantly.''
:A: ''Burn the highest log you have unlocked, but use [[Yew Logs]] and [[Magic Logs]] over [[Redwood Logs]]. Controlled Heat Potions decreases the time significantly.''


===[[Cooking]]===
==={{Skill|Cooking}}===


Q: What are burnt fish used for?
Q: What are burnt fish used for?
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:A: ''Cooking the highest fish you can. Using [[Cooking Gloves]] reduces the time significantly.''
:A: ''Cooking the highest fish you can. Using [[Cooking Gloves]] reduces the time significantly.''


===[[Mining]]===
==={{Skill|Mining}}===


Q: Do [[Gem Gloves]] make a profit?
Q: Do [[Gem Gloves]] make a profit?
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:A: ''It is possible to find armour as loot when killing [[monsters]] so levelling [[Smithing]] is not technically required.''
:A: ''It is possible to find armour as loot when killing [[monsters]] so levelling [[Smithing]] is not technically required.''


===[[Thieving]]===
==={{Skill|Thieving}}===


Q: Why can’t I thieve offline?
Q: Why can’t I thieve offline?
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:A: ''No. It is not possible, although you may die the moment you enter Melvor Idle, so be careful''
:A: ''No. It is not possible, although you may die the moment you enter Melvor Idle, so be careful''


===[[Farming]]===
==={{Skill|Farming}}===


Q: How do I start farming? Why can't I plant my seeds?
Q: How do I start farming? Why can't I plant my seeds?
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:A: ''This is a known bug, where sometimes if a plant is replanted immediately after the timer finishes, then the plant will grow almost instantly. This also occurs with [[Farming#Herbs_2|herbs]] and [[Farming#Trees_2|trees]].''
:A: ''This is a known bug, where sometimes if a plant is replanted immediately after the timer finishes, then the plant will grow almost instantly. This also occurs with [[Farming#Herbs_2|herbs]] and [[Farming#Trees_2|trees]].''


===[[Fletching]]===
==={{Skill|Fletching}}===


Q: Can I get arrows without [[Fletching]]?
Q: Can I get arrows without [[Fletching]]?
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:A: ''Yes. Some [[monsters]] drop arrows when killed, so it's possible to level [[Ranged]] without [[Fletching]].''
:A: ''Yes. Some [[monsters]] drop arrows when killed, so it's possible to level [[Ranged]] without [[Fletching]].''


===[[Crafting]]===
==={{Skill|Crafting}}===


Q: Why can't I buy [[Black Dragonhide]] from the [[Shop]]?
Q: Why can't I buy [[Black Dragonhide]] from the [[Shop]]?
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:A: ''[[Black Dragonhide]] can only be looted from a [[Black Dragon]].''
:A: ''[[Black Dragonhide]] can only be looted from a [[Black Dragon]].''


===[[Runecrafting]]===
==={{Skill|Runecrafting}}===


Q: How in the world do you get [[Runecrafting]] to a high level? It gives me less than 10 exp!
Q: How in the world do you get [[Runecrafting]] to a high level? It gives me less than 10 exp!


:A: ''There is no workaround to this. Simply switch to the highest rune you can craft each time you unlock a new rune. However, having a higher rune [[mastery]] will get you more exp.''
:A: ''Crafting Combination Runes provides much more XP than regular runes do, and XP is increased for every 20 {{Icon|Mastery}} levels for that Rune. Focusing on creating {{ItemIcon|Lava Rune}}s will make XP fairly quickly.''


===[[Herblore]]===
==={{Skill|Herblore}}===


Q: I made a potion, how do I use it?
Q: I made a potion, how do I use it?
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Q: Can gloves stack charges?
Q: Can gloves stack charges?


:A: ''Yes. You can buy them multiple times and all charges will stack into 1 glove (of that type. Ex: 4000 charges on one pair of [[Gem Gloves]]).''
:A: ''Yes. You can buy them multiple times and all charges will stack into 1 glove (of that type. Ex: 4000 charges on one pair of {{ItemIcon|Gem Gloves}}).''


Q: Do I just use all my [[mastery tokens]]?
Q: Do I just use all my [[mastery tokens]]?
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Q: How many [[Bank]] slots are there?
Q: How many [[Bank]] slots are there?


:A: ''You can get as many as you'd like, but after 124 slots the price maxes out at 4M [[GP]] per slot. Bank slots can also be gained by using [[Bank Slot Token|Bank Slot Tokens]].''
:A: ''You can get as many as you'd like, but after purchasing 118 slots the price maxes out at 5M [[GP]] per slot. Bank slots can also be gained by using [[Bank Slot Token|Bank Slot Tokens]].''


Q: I lost X item because my [[Bank]] was full/because I died. Can I get it back?
Q: I lost X item because my [[Bank]] was full/because I died. Can I get it back?