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Red bead

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Red bead
Released16 February 2001 (Update)
MembersNo
Quest itemImp Catcher
Properties
TradeableYes
EquipableNo
StackableNo
NoteableYes
OptionsDrop
ExamineA small round red bead.
Values
Value4 coins
High alch2 coins
Low alch1 coin
Weight0.003 kg
Grand Exchange
Exchange1,922 coins (info)
Buy limit11,000
Daily volume636
View real-time prices
Advanced data
Item ID1470
LinkMOID

The red bead is a bead used in Imp Catcher quest. is a bead used in the Imp Catcher quest. It is a drop from imps and must be returned to Wizard Mizgog in the Wizards' Tower along with a black bead, white bead, and yellow bead to finish the quest.

Beads are used as optional bait in the box catching of imps.

Products

ItemMembersSkillsXPMaterials
Amulet of accuracy
Free-to-play
  • None
  • None

Item sources

SourceLevelQuantityRarity
Imp2; 7 15/128

Trivia

  • The colours of the four beads could be a reference to the steps of the alchemical magnum opus. Nigredo (blackening) Albedo (whitening), Citrinitas (yellowing), and Rubedo (reddening).

Sources & credits

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