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Rune arrows

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UnpoisonedPoisonPoison+Poison++
Rune arrow
Released25 March 2002 (Update)
MembersYes
Quest itemNo
Properties
TradeableYes
EquipableYes
StackableYes
NoteableNo
OptionsWield, Drop
ExamineArrows with rune heads.
Values
Value400 coins
High alch240 coins
Low alch160 coins
Weight0 kg
Grand Exchange
Exchange44 coins (info)
Buy limit11,000
Daily volume8,357,055
View real-time prices
Advanced data
Item ID892
LinkMOID

Rune arrows are stronger than adamant arrows, are stackable, and can be used on any bow of yew or stronger. They can be created through the Fletching skill at level 75 by using 15 rune arrowtips on 15 headless arrows, granting 187.5 Fletching experience. As with most arrows, they can be poisoned.

Rune arrows with a Magic shortbow (i) are a powerful weapon for Ironmen before obtaining the Toxic blowpipe, however they are outclassed by Karil's crossbow.

Players may also obtain 50 rune arrows from the Ranging Guild in exchange for 2,000 archery tickets, or obtain 300 at Justine's stuff for the Last Shopper Standing in Ferox Enclave in exchange for 3 Last Man Standing points.

Combat stats

UnpoisonedPoisonPoison+Poison++
 Attack bonuses
StabSlashCrushMagicRanged
+0+0+0+0+0
 Defence bonuses
StabSlashCrushMagicRanged
+0+0+0+0+0
 Other bonusesSlot
StrengthRangedMagic damagePrayerAmmo slot table
+0+49+0%+0List

Creation

Requirements
SkillLevelXP
Fletching Fletching75 (b)187.5
Members
Ticks2 (1.2s)
Materials
ItemQuantityCost
Headless arrow15180
Rune arrowtips153,735
Total cost3,915
Rune arrow15660
Profit−3,255
Profit after GE Tax−3,255
Requirements
Members
Ticks0 (0s)
Materials
ItemQuantityCost
Rune arrow5220
Weapon poison1282
Total cost502
Rune arrow(p)51,260
Profit758
Profit after GE Tax733
Requirements
Members
Ticks0 (0s)
Materials
ItemQuantityCost
Rune arrow5220
Weapon poison(+)1728
Total cost948
Rune arrow(p+)52,125
Profit1,177
Profit after GE Tax1,137
Requirements
Members
Ticks0 (0s)
Materials
ItemQuantityCost
Rune arrow5220
Weapon poison(++)12,001
Total cost2,221
Rune arrow(p++)54,320
Profit2,099
Profit after GE Tax2,014

Products

ItemMembersSkillsXPMaterials
Rune arrow(p) × 5
Members
  • None
  • None
Rune arrow(p+) × 5
Members
  • None
  • None
  • 5 × Rune arrow
  • 1 × Weapon poison(+)
Rune arrow(p++) × 5
Members
  • None
  • None
  • 5 × Rune arrow
  • 1 × Weapon poison(++)
Rune fire arrow
Members
  • None
  • None
Seeking rune arrow × 150
Members
  • Fletching 1
  • Fletching 0
  • 150 × Rune arrow
  • 150 × Seeking headless arrow
Seeking rune arrow × 15
Members
  • Fletching 1
  • Fletching 0
  • 1 × Bucket of bloodwood sap
  • 15 × Rune arrow

Item sources

For an exhaustive list of all known sources for this item, see here.
SourceLevelQuantityRarity
Mithril dragon304 83/128
Fire giant86; 104; 109 125/128
Kalphite Queen333 2503/126
Chaos Elemental305 1505/128
Ankou Wilderness Slayer Cave98 5–144/92
Dust devil Regular93; 110 125/128
Dust devil Wilderness Slayer Cave93 125/126
Skeletal Wyvern140 365/128
Red dragon152 48/128
Chewed bonesN/A 106/128
Ninja impling74; 84 701/19
Kree'arra580 100–1058/127
Spiritual ranger115–158 52/128
Spiritual ranger Zaros158 122/128
Spiritual ranger Zaros158 502/128
Smoke devil160 242/128
Thermonuclear smoke devil301 1002/107
Ninja impling jarN/A 701/19
Locust rider68; 98; 106 182/128
Scarab Mage66; 93; 119 182/128
Tormented Demon450 65–1254/51
Ferocious barbarian spirit166 104/128
Barbarian Assault/Gambles HighN/A 400–5001/32
Brutal blue dragon271 157/128
Brutal black dragon318 757/128
Brutal red dragon289 257/128
Rune dragon380 30–408/127
Choke devil264 123 × 5/128
Nuclear smoke devil280 243 × 2/128
Ancient Wyvern210 25–503/132
Drake192 35–6510/93
Crystal impling jarN/A 400–7501/18
Crystal impling80; 90 400–7501/18
Reward Chest (The Gauntlet) RegularN/A 200–3002 × 1/24
Reward Chest (The Gauntlet) CorruptedN/A 250–4503 × 1/24
The Nightmare814 31–5473/100
Phosani's Nightmare1024 412–9573/100
Vyrewatch Sentinel151 4–104/93
Guardian Drake376 35–653 × 10/93
Dark Chest28 100–30030/600
Ancient chestN/A 1–9,3622 × 1/33
The Leviathan593; 798; 1157 54; 818/100
Scurrius MVP200; 250 20–506/100
Scurrius non-MVP200; 250 20–353/33
Armoured zombie (Zemouregal's Fort)105 128/128
Eldric the Ice King350 100–3002 × 2/56
Branda the Fire Queen350 100–3002 × 2/55
Great white shark175 50–658/100
Castle wars supply crateN/A 175–2253 × 1/11
Martial salvage73 1–3100/2,440
Lost mahogany crate70 301/8
Elder custodian stalker142 20–3512/124
Ancient Custodian239 20–353 × 12/124
Juvenile custodian stalker93 5–2012/160
Mature custodian stalker117 10–2510/107
Strange creature (Shadows of Custodia)93 5–2012/160
Lava Strykewyrm116 20–305/128
Magma strykewyrm249 20–303 × 5/128
Narwhal111 14/60
Orca205 50–7510/92

Shop locations

SellerLocationNumber
in stock
Restock
time
Price
sold at
Price
bought at
Change
Per
Members
Hickton's Archery Emporium.Catherby040m 400 2001.0%Members
Lletya Archery ShopLletya4001m 18s 520 1603.0%Members
Dargaud's Bow and Arrows.Ranging Guild4001m 18s 400 2001.0%Members
Ranging Guild Ticket ExchangeRanging Guild∞N/A 2,000N/A0.0%Members
Sian's Ranged WeaponryPrifddinas5001m 18s 400 2201.0%Members
Justine's stuff for the Last Shopper StandingLast Man Standing lobby∞N/A3N/A0.0%Members
Daryl's Ranging SurplusShayzien20018s 400 2201.0%Members
Arcuani's Archery SuppliesTal Teklan20018s 400 2201.0%Members
RankMethod
3Barrows/Strategies (Ranged (Ahrim))
4TzHaar Fight Cave/Strategies (Ranged)
5Nightmare Zone/Strategies (Ranged (Absorption, AFK))
1Nightmare Zone/Strategies (Ranged)
4Callisto/Strategies (Ranged)
4Lizardman shaman/Strategies (Ranged)
2Chaos Fanatic/Strategies (Ranged)
5Green dragon/Strategies (Ranged)
3Krystilia/Strategies (Ranged)
5Grotesque Guardians/Strategies (Ranged switches)
4One-defence pure (Ranged)
3Revenants/Strategies (Ranged)
5Giant Mole/Strategies (Ranged)
1Theatre of Blood/Strategies (Entry mode)
2Slayer task/Dust devils (Ranged)
1The Mimic/Strategies (Ranged)
3Slayer task/Abyssal demons (Ranged)
3Xamphur (Ranged)
1Theatre of Blood/Entry Mode (Entry mode)
3Phantom Muspah/Strategies (Ranged)
4Slayer task/Suqah (Ranged (North))
5Artio/Strategies (Ranged)
3Scurrius/Strategies (Ranged (mid level))
4Royal Titans/Strategies (Ranged)
2Slayer task/Custodian stalker (Ranged)
2Gemstone Crab/Strategies (Ranged (low level))
4Gemstone Crab/Strategies (Ranged (high level))
4Frost dragon/Strategies (Ranged)
  • One rune arrow
    One rune arrow
  • Two rune arrows
    Two rune arrows
  • Three rune arrows
    Three rune arrows
  • Four rune arrows
    Four rune arrows
  • Five rune arrows
    Five rune arrows
  • One poisoned rune arrow
    One poisoned rune arrow
  • Two poisoned rune arrows
    Two poisoned rune arrows
  • Three poisoned rune arrows
    Three poisoned rune arrows
  • Four poisoned rune arrows
    Four poisoned rune arrows
  • Five poisoned rune arrows
    Five poisoned rune arrows
  • One extra strong poisoned rune arrow
    One extra strong poisoned rune arrow
  • Two extra strong poisoned rune arrows
    Two extra strong poisoned rune arrows
  • Three extra strong poisoned rune arrows
    Three extra strong poisoned rune arrows
  • Four extra strong poisoned rune arrows
    Four extra strong poisoned rune arrows
  • Five extra strong poisoned rune arrows
    Five extra strong poisoned rune arrows
  • One super strong poisoned rune arrow
    One super strong poisoned rune arrow
  • Two super strong poisoned rune arrows
    Two super strong poisoned rune arrows
  • Three super strong poisoned rune arrows
    Three super strong poisoned rune arrows
  • Four super strong poisoned rune arrows
    Four super strong poisoned rune arrows
  • Five super strong poisoned rune arrows
    Five super strong poisoned rune arrows

Changes

Date Changes
22 August 2006
(Update)
  • The extra strong poisoned variant was renamed from "Rune arrow(+)" to "Rune arrow(p+)".
  • The super strong poisoned variant was renamed from "Rune arrow(s)" to "Rune arrow(p++)".
5 December 2005
(Update)

The item's examine was changed from "Arrows with Rune heads." to "Arrows with rune heads."

RuneScape 2
Beta
29 March 2004 –
present

Sources & credits

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