Runes
RuneStones, or Runes for short, are imbued with magical powers from the land, and they were created many ages ago by the ancestors of RuneScape. When you hold enough of a specific combination of Runes, you can cast a magical spell. Runes can be found throughout RuneScape, lying on the ground, looted from enemies, and crafted using your RuneCrafting skill. They can also be bought from Magic Stores such as the ones in Varrock, Port Sarim and the Magic Guild.
RuneStones
Picture Rune Locations
Air Bought: Varrock, Port Sarim, Magic Guild & Mage Arena.
Respawn: West of Lumbridge; behind Luthas' house on Karamja.
Water Bought: Varrock, Port Sarim, Magic Guild & Mage Arena.
Respawn: Al Kharid mine.
Mist Craft: At level 6 Runecrafting with air and water Runes.
Earth Bought: Varrock, Port Sarim, Magic Guild & Mage Arena.
Respawn: North of Varrock; Varrock Sewer.
Dust Craft: At level 10 Runecrafting, with Air and Earth Runes.
Mud Craft: At level 13 Runecrafting with Water and Earth Runes.
Fire Bought: Varrock, Port Sarim, Magic Guild & Mage Arena.
Respawn: Al Kharid mine; Karamja Volcano.
Smoke Craft: At level 15 Runecrafting with Air and Fire Runes.
Steam Craft: At level 19 Runecrafting with Water and Fire Runes.
Cosmic Respawn: Wilderness Ice Plateau in level 48 Wilderness.
Law Bought: Mage Arena.
Nature Bought: Mage Arena.
Respawn: An island in level 45 Wilderness; treasure chest in Ardougne; island north of Rellekka.
Mind Bought: Varrock, Port Sarim, Magic Guild & Mage Arena.
Respawn: Lumbridge Castle.
Body Bought: Varrock, Port Sarim, Magic Guild & Mage Arena.
Respawn: West of Varrock Castle; Varrock Sewers, 2nd floor of the Al Kharid Scimitar Shop, level 6-8 Wilderness.
Lava Craft: At level 23 Runecrafting with Earth and Fire Runes.
Chaos Bought: Varrock, Port Sarim & Magic Arena.
Respawn: Level 36-38 Wilderness; sledding mountain during the Troll Romance Quest; Dark Knights' Castle in level 15 Wilderness.
Death Bought: Varrock, Port Sarim & Magic Arena.
Respawn: Southwest of Yanille.
Blood Respawn: Treasure chest in the Chaos Druid Tower.
Astral Bought: Baba Yaga's Magic shop in Lunar Isle.
Reward: Lunar Diplomacy Quest.
Soul Bought: Magic Guild.
Rune Notes
Combination Runes - these include the Mist, Dust, Mud, Smoke, Steam and Lava Runes. They are Members-Only, and are made by combining Runes. More info can be found in the RuneCrafting - Combination Runes section.
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Magic Items
There are a variety of magical items that can help to make your magic stronger, and your spells more likely to succeed, including robes, staffs, and amulets.
Amulets
Amulets are worn around your neck and will offer additional magic bonuses. They can be crafted with gold and cut gems, and then must be enchanted in order to make them powerful.
Jewelry
Jewelry & Picture Magic Attack Bonus Magic Defense Bonus
Amulet of Glory 10 3
Amulet of Fury 10 15
Amulet of Magic 10 0
Amulet of Power 6 6
Lunar Ring 2 2
Lunar Amulet 1 1
Clothing & Armor
Some articles of clothing such as robes, and hats will increase your magic. These are the best types of armor for Mages, since they allow your magical energy to "flow" freely. Some can be looted from Wizards, and others can be bought in a magic shop. Still, other kinds of magic armor can be made, or obtained by other various methods.
Clothing, Robes, & Magical Armors
Item & Picture Magic Attack Bonus Magic Defense Bonus Where to Obtain
Dragonfire Shield 0 2 From Duke Horacio in Lumbridge Castle, while doing the Dragon Slayer Quest.
Black Robe 3 3 Dark Wizards
Wizards Hat 1 2 Dark Wizards; Bought in Port Sarim Magic Shop.
Wizards Robe 3 3 Wizards
Wizards Hat 2 2 Wizards; Bought in Port Sarim Magic Shop.
Wizard Boots 4 4 Treasure Trail reward. (level 20 Magic)
Robe of Zamorak 2 3 Necromancer
Robe of Zamorak 2 3 Necromancer
Gnome Hat 3 3 Bought in Tree Gnome Stronghold Clothing Shop.
Farseer Helm 6 6 Bought from the Helmet Shop in Rellekka after completing the Fremennik Trial Quest.
Mystic Robe 20 20 Bought for 120,000gp in the Magic guild. (level 20 Defense & 40 Magic)
Mystic Robe 15 15 Bought for 80,000gp in the Magic guild. (level 20 Defense & 40 Magic)
Mystic Hat 4 4 Bought for 15,000gp in the Magic guild. (level 20 Defense & 40 Magic)
Mystic Gloves 3 3 Bought for 10,000gp in the Magic guild. (level 20 Defense & 40 Magic)
Mystic Boots 3 3 Bought for 10,000gp in the Magic guild. (level 20 Defense & 40 Magic)
God Capes 10 10 Obtained from defeating Kulodion in the Wilderness Mage Arena.
Splitbark Helm 2 3 Bought from the wizard in the tower near Port Sarim. Requires 2 pieces of Fine Cloth, Bark & 6,000gp. (level 20 Defense & 40 Magic)
Splitbark Top 8 15 Bought from the wizard in the tower near Port Sarim. Requires 4 pieces of Fine Cloth Bark & 37,000gp. (level 40 Defense & 40 Magic)
Splitbark Legs 6 10 Bought from the wizard in the tower near Port Sarim. Requires 3 pieces of Fine Cloth Bark & 32,000gp. (level 40 Defense & 40 Magic)
Splitbark Gauntlets 1 2 Bought from the wizard in the tower near Port Sarim. Requires 1 piece of Fine Cloth Bark & 1,000gp. (level 40 Defense & 40 Magic)
Splitbark Greaves 1 2 Bought from the wizard in the tower near Port Sarim. Requires 1 piece of Fine Cloth Bark & 1,000gp. (level 40 Defense & 40 Magic)
Elemental Shield 0 6 Reward from the Elemental Workshop Quest.
Elemental Helm 0 4 Reward from the Elemental Workshop II Quest.
Mind Shield 0 9 Reward from the Elemental Workshop II Quest.
Mind Helm 0 6 Reward from the Elemental Workshop II Quest.
Ahrim's Hood 6 6 Found in the Barrows.
Ahrim's Robetop 30 30
Ahrim's Robeskirt 22 22
Infinity Hat 6 6 Bought from the Rewards guardian in the Mage Training Arena using Pizzaz Points (level 25 Defense & 50 Magic)
Infinity Top 22 22
Infinity Bottom 17 17
Infinity Gloves 5 5
Infinity Boots 5 5
Mage's Book 15 15
Ghostly Hood 3 3 From the Ghostly Robes Mini-Quest
Ghostly Cloak 5 5
Ghostly Top 5 5
Ghostly Bottom 4 4
Ghostly Gloves 2 2
Ghostly Boots 2 2
Lunar Helmet 3 2 Can be bought from the Oneiromancer after completing the Lunar Diplomacy Quest
(level 40 Defense and 65 Magic).
Lunar Cape 0 0
Lunar Body 10 12
Lunar Legs 7 9
Lunar Gloves 4 2
Lunar Boots 2 2
Enchanted Hat 4 4 A possible reward from level 3 Treasure Trail clues (20 Defense and 40 Magic).
Enchanted Top 20 20
Enchanted Bottom 15 15
Skeletal Helmet 2 3 Obtained from killing Wallasakis in the Waterbirth Island dungeon and collecting specific pieces. See the Waterbirth Island guide for more info.
Skeletal Body 8 15
Skeletal Legs 6 10
Skeletal Gloves 0 0
Skeletal Boots 0 0
Moon Clan Helm 3 3 Can be bought during the Lunar Diplomacy Quest for 1,000gp per piece.
Moon Clan Hat 3 3
Moon Clan Cape 2 2
Moon Clan Armour 5 5
Moon Clan Skirt 5 5
Moon Clan Gloves 2 2
Moon Clan Boots 2 2