| Rune scimitar | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Released | 13 August 2001 (Update) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Members | No | ||||||||||||||||||
| Properties | |||||||||||||||||||
| Tradeable | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||
| Equipable | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||
| Stackable | No | ||||||||||||||||||
| Noteable | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||
| Options | Wield, Drop | ||||||||||||||||||
| Examine | A vicious, curved sword. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Values | |||||||||||||||||||
| Value | 25,600 coins | ||||||||||||||||||
| High alch | 15,360 coins | ||||||||||||||||||
| Low alch | 10,240 coins | ||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 1.814 kg | ||||||||||||||||||
| Grand Exchange | |||||||||||||||||||
| Exchange | 14,985 coins (info) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Buy limit | 70 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Daily volume | 19,278 | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Advanced data | |||||||||||||||||||
| Item ID | 1333 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Link | MOID | ||||||||||||||||||
The rune scimitar is a scimitar requiring level 40 Attack to wield. It can be created with 2 runite bars at level 90 Smithing, or dropped by various monsters such as Zamorak warriors or Fire giants.
It is the second strongest scimitar available behind the Dragon scimitar, and the strongest scimitar in free-to-play. Furthermore, it is considered the strongest melee weapon in most situations in free-to-play due to its unmatched attack and strength bonuses for its attack speed.
Ironmen may prefer to create a barronite mace or purchase a rune sword from the Champions' Guild (requiring 32 Quest points). Members-only alternatives to the rune scimitar include the rapier (after Cabin Fever), brine sabre, and ancient staff (after Desert Treasure I).
Players can attach a Guthix, Saradomin or Zamorak ornament kit, obtained from beginner Treasure Trails, to create a Guthix, Saradomin and Zamorak rune scimitar, respectively. This only alters its appearance, and gives no stat enhancements, though the Saradomin and Zamorak variants will provide protection from the respective factions in the God Wars Dungeon. It can be dismantled at any time, returning the scimitar and ornament kit.
Combat stats
 Attack bonuses |  |  | ||||
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| +7 | +45 | -2 | +0 | +0 | ||
 Defence bonuses | ||||||
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| +0 | +1 | +0 | +0 | +0 | ||
 Other bonuses | Slot | |||||
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| +44 | +0 | +0% | +0 | List | ||
| Combat style | Attack type | Weapon style | Attack speed | Range | Experience | Level boost | |
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 | Chop | Slash | Accurate | 4 ticks (2.4s) | 1 tile |  | +3 Attack |
 | Slash | Slash | Aggressive | | +3 Strength | ||
 | Lunge | Stab | Controlled | | +1 Attack, Strength, Defence | ||
 | Block | Slash | Defensive | | +3 Defence | ||
Creation
| Item | Quantity | Cost | |
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 | Runite bar | 2 | 24,370 |
| Total cost | 24,370 | ||
| Rune scimitar | 1 | 14,985 |
| Profit | −9,385 | ||
| Profit after GE Tax | −9,684 | ||
Products
| Item | Members | Skills | XP | Materials | |
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 | Rune scimitar (guthix) |  |
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 | Rune scimitar (saradomin) | |
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 | Rune scimitar (zamorak) | |
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Item sources
| Source | Level | Quantity | Rarity |
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| Fire giant | 86; 104; 109  | 1 | 1/128 |
| Mummy (Ancient Pyramid) | 103 | 1 | 3/513 |
| Bandit Level 130 | 130 | 1 | 5/143 |
| Ninja impling | 74; 84  | 1 | 1/19 |
| Skeleton brute | 132 | 1 | 1/128 |
| K'ril Tsutsaroth | 650 | 1 | 8/127 |
| Scorpia | 225 | 1 | 4/128 |
| Thermonuclear smoke devil | 301 | 1 | 2/107 |
| Ninja impling jar | N/A  | 1 | 1/19 |
| Angry barbarian spirit | 166 | 1 | 1/128 |
| Berserk barbarian spirit | 166 | 1 | 1/128 |
| Enraged barbarian spirit | 166 | 1 | 1/128 |
| Skeleton heavy | 130 | 1 | 1/128 |
| Skeleton hero | 146 | 1 | 1/128 |
| Skeleton thug | 130 | 1 | 1/128 |
| Skeleton warlord | 132 | 1 | 1/128 |
| Giant skeleton (Tarn's Lair) | 100 | 1 | 1/128 |
| Head Guard | 84 | 1 | 1/512 |
| Gangster | 45; 50 | 1 | 1/80 |
| Gang boss | 76; 83 | 1 | 1/80 |
| Tortured gorilla | 141; 142 | 1 | 22/1,000 |
| Rune dragon | 380 | 1 | 7/127 |
| Zamorak warrior | 84; 85 | 1 | 1/50 |
| Adamant dragon | 338 | 1 | 7/110 |
| Skeleton (mage) | 94 | 1 | 1/128 |
| Skeleton (Tarn's Lair) High level | 81; 87 | 1 | 1/128 |
| Sergeant (Shayzien) | 84 | 1 | 1/512 |
| Skeleton (Shayzien Crypts) | 132 | 1 | 2/120 |
| Zombie (Shayzien Crypts) | 132 | 1 | 2/120 |
| Crystal impling jar | N/A | 3–6 (noted) | 1/18 |
| Crystal impling | 80; 90 | 3–6 (noted) | 1/18 |
| Basilisk Knight | 204 | 1 | 1/52 |
| Basilisk Sentinel | 358 | 1 | 3 × 1/52 |
| Silver Chest (red) | N/A | 1 | 2/152.39; 2/148.68 |
| Silver Chest (brown) | N/A | 1 | 2/152.46; 2/148.74 |
| Silver Chest (crimson) | N/A | 1 | 2/152.53; 2/148.81 |
| Silver Chest (black) | N/A | 1 | 2/152.6; 2/148.88 |
| Silver Chest (purple) | N/A | 1 | 2/152.67; 2/148.95 |
| Gold Chest (red) | N/A | 1 | 3/143.91; 3/142.17 |
| Gold Chest (crimson) | N/A | 1 | 3/144.08; 3/142.35 |
| Gold Chest (brown) | N/A | 1 | 3/143.99; 3/142.26 |
| Gold Chest (black) | N/A | 1 | 3/144.18; 3/142.44 |
| Gold Chest (purple) | N/A | 1 | 3/144.28; 3/142.54 |
| The Hueycoatl | 642 | 1–20 (noted) | 3/68 |
| Skeleton (Lucien's camp) | 132 | 1 | 2/120 |
| Branda the Fire Queen | 350 | 2 | 2 × 2/55 |
| Plundered salvage | 64  | 1 | 1/1,036 |
| Shellbane gryphon | 235 | 1 | 2 × 8/128 |
| Narwhal | 111 | 1 | 1/60 |
Shop locations
| Seller | Location | Number in stock | Restock time | Price sold at | Price bought at | Change Per | Members |
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| Iorwerth's Arms | Prifddinas | 1 | 10m |  38,400 |  6,400 | 1.0% |  |
Used in recommended equipment
| Rank | Method |
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| 1 | Free-to-play Ironman guide (Melee gear) |
| 1 | Free-to-play Melee training (Melee gear) |
| 4 | Barbarian Assault/Strategies (Melee (mid level)) |
| 3 | Slayer task/Trolls (Melee (Low level)) |
| 1 | Fighting as Intended II |
| 5 | Scurrius/Strategies (Melee (mid level)) |
| 5 | Gemstone Crab/Strategies (Melee (Low level)) |
| 1 | Brutus/Strategies (Melee (free-to-play)) |
Changes
| Date | Changes |
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| 13 June 2005 (Update) |
The item's examine was changed from "A vicious curved sword." to "A vicious, curved sword." |
Trivia
- The rune scimitar matches the Adamant 2h sword's strength bonus, and is much faster, whilst having a marginally higher slash bonus.