RuneScape - Fantasy MMORPG

EXPLORE A VAST MMORPG WORLD LIKE NO OTHER

Embark on an adventure in Gielinor's Sixth Age, a world steeped in fantasy and lore within this expansive open-world MMO RPG. While its inhabitants may be flourishing, the looming presence of the Elder Gods and impending war cast shadows over the land. Delve into this 20-year-old online fantasy realm that continues to evolve and captivate players.

PLAY YOUR WAY

The choice is yours in RuneScape. Will you team up with friends for daring raids, or carve your path as a lone explorer seeking fame and riches? Whether undertaking epic quests, managing your farm, challenging formidable bosses, or simply enjoying leisurely activities like visiting the circus, RuneScape offers versatile gameplay options — perfect for casual second-screen play. Decide your destiny: warrior, wizard, farmer, or chef – the hero you become is up to you!

ENDLESS DISCOVERY

RuneScape boasts a vast, evolving world and narrative that has enchanted players for two decades. With over 270 million installations and cross-play capabilities on PC and mobile devices, join the massive community exploring the enchanting realm of Gielinor where magic and adventure weave a unique tapestry of experiences.

UNFORGETTABLE ENCOUNTERS

Forge friendships or rivalries with a diverse cast of NPCs in Gielinor. Interact with charming allies, cunning rogues, treacherous foes, and wrathful deities, immersing yourself in a profound fantasy saga like no other.

A THRIVING WORLD

Roam through diverse locales, from the medieval charm of Burthorpe and serene shores of Catherby to the perilous expanses of the Wilderness teeming with dragons, or the desolate Kharidian Desert. Engage in activities like managing your port, running a farm, or trading goods at The Grand Exchange while ensuring the safety of your valuables in the Bank.

POWERFUL SKILLS

Pursue mastery in 28 different skills. Will you excel in Woodcutting, Fishing, Herblore, and Cooking, attuning yourself to nature? Or channel your creativity through Crafting, Farming, Smithing, and Construction? Alternatively, indulge in Hunting, Divination, Invention, or Runecrafting. If action beckons, embrace magical abilities, Summoning, Slayer, or Dungeoneering to shape your adventure.

VERSATILE COMBAT

Tailor your combat style, whether wielding a blade in close-quarters, engaging tactically from afar, or harnessing mystical powers in battle. Encounter a host of adversaries, from demons and dragons to rock creatures and serpents, including epic boss battles that will test your mettle.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

While RuneScape offers free gameplay, opting for a membership unlocks additional content, including 8 skills, 120+ quests, and full access to the world map, enhancing your gaming experience. Immerse yourself in RuneScape's best offerings!

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

Become part of the vibrant RuneScape community by contributing your unique perspective. Engage with the game's independent development team through livestreams and forums, shaping the future of RuneScape collaboratively.

RuneScape can be downloaded and played for free, with the option to purchase in-game items such as Treasure keys. These keys unlock random items stored in treasure chests.

RuneScape: Tips for Beginners

Picking A Server

Embarking on your RuneScape adventure starts with a critical decision – selecting an appropriate server, or as they are known within the game, a 'world'. Each world is defined by a unique geographical location and a specific player limit.

You should pick a server with the lowest ping so you can play smoothly. A ping of about 50-120ms is good and offers little to no lag or latency. 

If you’re hoping to meet some new friends and eventually form a clan, we suggest going for worlds with a high player count. What’s great about Runescape is that, unlike other MMORPGs, your character isn’t locked into one specific server.

Your stats and progression are going to carry over from server to server to explore servers as much as you want to.

To Pay Or Not To Pay

Runescape is free. What’s great is that most of the game’s content is available to all players, including those without a premium account.

Paying for the game will let you access new skills, more monsters to kill, and even more areas on the map. On top of that, you’re also going to get access to members-only worlds and more quests and more.

A Runescape membership costs:

- $12.49/month

- $59.99/6 months

- $79.99/1 year

Since the game is free-to-play, we suggest not going for membership and trying out what Runescape has to offer. However, if you’re looking to invest a lot of time into Runescape, we highly suggest paying the extra fees.

Plan Your Skills Wisely

Skills are the most important aspect of Runescape’s progression system. There are a total of 28 Skills available in the game. You can level them up by doing actions related to that specific skill.

The good news is that you can reset your skills with the help of an NPC named Nastaroth. Unfortunately, you cannot reset skills if they are over level 10, or level 15 for Constitution.

Quest A Lot, Quest Often

Quests in RuneScape are more than mere tasks; they form the pulsating core of the game's narrative, serving as dynamic trails that guide players through the expansive lore of Gielinor. 

These thrilling undertakings do more than just fuel your avatar's development with XP; they bestow you with coveted items and unlock fresh game content. It’s an amazing way to level up your skills without making the process feel like a drag. It’s a huge bonus that a lot of the quests have great stories too.

Finishing a quest also bestows players with Quest Points or QP. The amount of QP given depends on the length and complexity of a quest. QP can be used to claim rewards in the game.

Now, free-to-play players and premium players have different QP caps because not all quests are available in the free version.

Free-to-play players can have up to 72 QP, while premium players can get up to 438 QP.

Be Friendly

Although Runescape can be played without ever befriending any other player, it’s always good to go around the world with allies in tow. Befriending other players and eventually joining clans is a good way to acquaint you with the vast world of Runescape.

There are hundreds if not thousands of clans to join in Runescape. Some clans are focused on the PvP aspect of the game called Clan Wars. Some clans focus on guiding new players in the game and helping them grind their skills. 

Clan leaders and members will often tell you what to expect from them when joining.

You can join a clan as early as starting a new character in Runescape. However, some clans have prerequisites for new members. You can check out the official clan forum of Runescape for any openings!

Money Matters

Coins or GP (gold pieces) are the main form of currency in Runescape. It’s the lifeblood of the economy in the world. It’s used to get gear, essential resources, and various important resources in the game. That said, making GP is one of the biggest challenges you’ll face early on.

When you start, it’s best to focus on using your Skills to earn GP. Fish, mine, chop trees, cook, and kill monsters. Doing this will reward you with GP and raw materials that you can sell to make more money.

A little patience will be required from the early get-go. Doing these basic things will also help you level up your skills faster. As you progress through the game, you’ll find a plethora of ways to make money. However, most players still rely on trading with others as a means to become a GP millionaire.

Similar to the real-world economy, Runescape’s economy changes from time to time too. Prices of goods can change depending on the current demand. If you want to check out the current state of the game’s economy, check out the Grand Exchange.

And for our last money-making tip… Don’t try to be a hoarder in the early game. Sell any equipment you no longer need for more GP. Keep in mind that you’re bound to get more money in your journey later on.

Focus On A Goal

With so many things and content to get into, it can be very overwhelming for new players who are venturing into Runescape. As such, we highly suggest picking a goal and focusing on it first.

Unlike most MMORPGs, there’s not a linear storyline in Runescape. Instead, you’re free to set your own goals and objectives right from the very start. This can be an intimidating task.

For starters, you can focus on improving your Skills first. Pick a specific combat style - melee, ranged, or magic, and hone your skills there. If this task becomes tedious, you can start doing the game’s many quests for rewards.

Runescape is the literal definition of player freedom.