Magic is used to cast damage dealing spells with a wand or staff equipped, provided the player has the required Runes in their Bank and the desired spell unlocked. Magic skill level increases Magic Accuracy Rating and Maximum Hit (0.5% per level) when using spells and Magic Evasion Rating when defending from spells. 0.4 Magic experience is earned per point of damage dealt to enemies while casting spells. This can be increased by 7% by equipping the Gold Emerald Ring. Raising Magic to level 99 will unlock the Magic Skillcape for purchase from the Shop. Equipping the Magic Skillcape allows the player to cast spells without using Air, Water, Earth, and Fire runes.
Staves can be upgraded from elemental runes. When equipped, staves remove the need to use Air, Water, Earth, or Fire runes, depending on the staff type. The Cloudburst Staff does not provide any runes.
Cast a spell that does 100% of your normal damage. On a hit has a 15% chance to apply one of the following: applies stun for 1 turn; or gives the enemy +15% Attack Interval for 2 of the enemy's turns.
Cast a spell that does 100% of your normal damage. On a hit has a 25% chance to apply one of the following: applies freeze for 1 turn; inflicts Burn that deals 15% of the enemy's current hitpoints as damage over 2.5s; gives the enemy Frostburn for 2 of the enemy's turns; or applies sleep for 1 turn.