This is an old revision of the document!
The Clue Scroll Guide
Clue scrolls, also known as Treasure Trails, contain clues and riddles that a player must solve to eventually find a reward casket. These clues may involve combat and/or venturing into the wilderness. There are five tiers of treasure trails on PkHonor.
After the 06-JUN-2021 Update, Clues are no longer lost on death. Ultimate Ironmen will be able to leave this item in their death pile.
Treasure Trail Tier Information | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tier | Clue | Casket | Steps to Complete | How to Obtain | ||
Easy | ![]() | Clue scroll (easy) | ![]() | Casket (easy trail) | 2 to 4 | Skilling Clues, PvM, Implings |
Medium | ![]() | Clue scroll (medium) | ![]() | Casket (medium trail) | 3 to 5 | Skilling Clues, PvM, Implings |
Hard | ![]() | Clue scroll (hard) | ![]() | Casket (hard trail) | 4 to 6 | Skilling Clues, PvM |
Elite | ![]() | Clue scroll (elite) | ![]() | Casket (elite trail) | 5 to 7 | Skilling Clues, PvM, PvP |
Master | ![]() | Clue scroll (master) | ![]() | Casket (master trail) | 6 to 8 | Watson, Complete lower Tier Treasure Trails |
Obtaining Clue Scrolls
PvM Sources
PvM is one of the main sources of clue scrolls in-game. Any NPC with a combat level of 70 or more has a chance of dropping a clue scroll on death. For fast clues, it is recommended to Barrage/Chin and/or Cannon if possible. Unlocking the Treasure Hunter Slayer Perk will increase the clue scroll drop rate when on a Slayer Task. Almost all Monsters that drop Elite Clues also drop Hard Clues.
Clue Tier | NPC Combat Level | Commonly Killed Monsters |
---|---|---|
Easy | 70-139 | Dust Devils in the Catacombs of Kourend, Lost Souls, The Barrows Brothers, Abyssal Demons in the Catacombs of Kourend |
Medium | 140-199 | Lizardman Shamans, Tortured Gorillas, Skeletal Monkeys under Ape Atoll |
Hard | 200+ | Skotizo (Guaranteed), Lava Dragons, Scorpia, Chaos Fanatic, Crazy Archaeologist |
Elite | 250+ | Lava Dragons, Frost Dragons, Nomad, Barrows Chest, Chaos Elemental, King Black Dragon, Callisto, Vet'ion, Venenatis, God Wars Dungeon Bosses |
Rewards
The regular rewards for each clue tier are listed on the Wiki Drops page. This page will automatically update if any changes are made.
Additional Ironmen Rewards
Ironmen can obtain additional items from clue scrolls such as custom whips, Ex-ex parrots, and Bounty Hunter Shop items.
Note: Due to the mechanics of the additional rewards, the effective drop rates for regular rewards are lower than the rates listed on the Wiki Drops page. To find the effective drop rate for a regular hard clue reward, multiply the drop rate listed on the Wiki Drops page by 0.875. For regular elite/master rewards, multiply the drop rate listed on the Wiki Drops page by 0.792.
Hard
Hard Clues have a 1 in 8 chance to roll their special table. All items on this table have an equal chance of being obtained (1 in 19), except for the Ex-ex-parrot (3 in 19).
Item | Effective Drop Rate | |
---|---|---|
![]() | Ex-ex-parrot | 1 in 50.67 |
![]() | Ring Imbue Scroll | 1 in 152 |
![]() | Ring of Vigour | 1 in 152 |
![]() | Rune pouch | 1 in 152 |
![]() | Imbued Saradomin Cape | 1 in 152 |
![]() | Imbued Guthix Cape | 1 in 152 |
![]() | Imbued Zamorak Cape | 1 in 152 |
![]() ![]() | Tome of Fire (empty) 700x Burnt Page | 1 in 152 |
Item | Effective Drop Rate | |
---|---|---|
![]() | Book of War | 1 in 152 |
![]() | Book of Law | 1 in 152 |
![]() | Book of Darkness | 1 in 152 |
![]() | Brown Afro | 1 in 152 |
![]() | Rainbow Afro | 1 in 152 |
![]() | Dark Bow (blue) | 1 in 152 |
![]() | Dark Bow (green) | 1 in 152 |
![]() | Dark Bow (yellow) | 1 in 152 |
![]() | Dark Bow (white) | 1 in 152 |
Bloodhound Pet
The Bloodhound Pet can also be obtained while completing Treasure Trails. Every time you complete a clue step, you have a chance at receiving the Bloodhound pet. The chance will depend on the tier of the clue step you're completing:
- Easy - 1/5000
- Medium - 1/4250
- Hard - 1/3500
- Elite - 1/3000
- Master - 1/2500
Milestone Items
Clue Tier | KC Required | Reward | |
---|---|---|---|
Easy | 100 KC | ![]() | Explorer's Backpack |
Medium | 100 KC | ![]() | Uri's Hat |
Hard | 100 KC | ![]() | Briefcase |
Elite | 100 KC | ![]() | Scroll Sack |
Master | 100 KC | ![]() | Heavy Casket |
Upon completing 100 Treasure Trails of each Tier, a special reward can be claimed by speaking to Falo the Bard. Falo can be reached by using either the Seers' Village teleport or the Music Cape teleport.
Solving a Treasure Trail
When Solving a Hard or Elite Clue step, there is a chance of being attacked by a Double Agent. The Double Agent uses a Melee attack, so use Protect/Deflect from Melee. Skilling clues will not contain combat steps.
When solving a Master Clue step, there is a chance for two types of ambushes to occur. When digging in a Single-Combat Zone, a Brassican Mage may spawn. The Mage attacks with a typeless attack, so protection prayers will have no effect here. When digging in a Multi-Combat Zone, 3 Ancient Wizards may spawn. Each wizard uses a different attack style and can hit fairly high, requiring players to be prepared for a three-on-one fight. Skilling clues will not contain combat steps.
When completing an Elite or Master Treasure Trail, you'll have a 1/40 chance (Elite) or a 1/15 chance (Master) of obtaining a Mimic casket.
Items that are used for completing clue steps can be stored with the STASHer NPC northeast of Varrock Square. This service costs 400 PkHonor Points to unlock and is highly recommended for Ultimate Ironmen.
Coordinates
Coordinate Clues require digging at a specified location. Locations can be found using a sextant, watch, and chart through trial and error methods. Alternatively, use the guide below to go to the exact location and dig. When digging, there is a chance of being attacked by a Double Agent. Pray Melee and kill him to receive a clue. Skilling clues will not contain combat steps.
Coordinates | Location Picture |
---|---|
7 degrees 37 minutes North, 21 degrees 41 minutes East South West of Cooking Guild Teleport to Varrock. Run West out of the city. | ![]() |
8 degrees 24 minutes North, 15 degrees 5 minutes East South West of Taverley tree patch Teleport to Taverley. Run Southeast. | ![]() |
9 degrees 35 minutes North, 10 degrees 31 minutes East South East of Camelot Castle Teleport to Farming. Run West. | ![]() |
9 degrees 56 minutes North, 4 degrees 31 minutes East Coal Trucks Teleport to Thieving. Run Northwest past the Fishing Guild. Continue North. | ![]() |
10 degrees 5 minutes North, 1 degree 13 minutes East Gnome Stronghold Teleport to Gnome Agility Course. Run North. | ![]() |
11 degrees 11 minutes South, 10 degrees 41 minutes East Ape Atoll Teleport to Ape Atoll. Run North. | ![]() |
11 degrees 15 minutes North, 7 degrees 22 minutes East Seers' Village Hops Patch Teleport to Seers' Village. Run North. | ![]() |
11 degrees 45 minutes North, 38 degrees 31 minutes East North of Ectofunctus Teleport to Port Phasmatys. Run North. | ![]() |
12 degrees 5 minutes North, 14 degrees 58 minutes East East of Warrior's Guild Teleport to Slayer Master Turael. Run Northwest. | ![]() |
15 degrees 1 minute North, 23 degrees 58 minutes East North West of chaos temple (Level 16 Wilderness) Teleport to Green Dragons. Run West then Southwest. | ![]() |
16 degrees 22 minutes North, 25 degrees 48 minutes East West of Green Dragons (Level 21 Wilderness) Teleport to Green Dragons. Run West. | ![]() |
16 degrees 52 minutes North, 6 degrees 45 minutes East Rellekka Teleport to Rock Crabs. Run West and hop the fence. Continue West. | ![]() |
25 degrees 1 minutes North, 17 degrees 3 minutes East Frost dragons (Level 55 Wilderness) Teleport to the Wilderness Agility Course. Run West then North. | ![]() |
Combat Achievements & Scroll Boxes (14-APR-2024 Update)
Impling Clues (18-NOV-2022 Update)
Additional Clue Rewards (17-AUG-2022 Update)
Bloodhound & Mimic (17-AUG-2022 Update)
S.T.A.S.H. Units (06-JUN-2021 Update)
Master Clue Reward Additions (23-JUL-2019 Update)
Master Clues & Skilling Clues (15-JUN-2018 Update)