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   * Of all the RSPSs out there, PKHonor has one of the most, if not the most, Ironman friendly server. [citation needed]   * Of all the RSPSs out there, PKHonor has one of the most, if not the most, Ironman friendly server. [citation needed]
  
-  * This guide is mostly written by Joepie in April of 2018. Updates past that date might not be concidered.+  * This guide is mostly written by Joepie in April of 2018. Updates past that date might not be considered.
  
   * If you see any mistake, feel free to fix it. Become a contributor by following [[info:contributing|this link]].   * If you see any mistake, feel free to fix it. Become a contributor by following [[info:contributing|this link]].
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-  * If you don't like to read, [[https://www.youtube.com/user/slipknotjoeyjor/videos|Whiprealgood]] has made a lot of guide videos for ironmen. 
  
 ==== Goals ==== ==== Goals ====
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   * Donator and Premium status let you train more efficiently by providing equipment and giving access to extra bosses and areas such as the [[npcs:corporeal_beast|Corporeal Beast]] and [[npcs:zulrah|Zulrah]]. However it costs 2B gp and 2k PKHonor points (or 2500 donator credits) to go from regular to Donator and the same to go from Donator to Premium.   * Donator and Premium status let you train more efficiently by providing equipment and giving access to extra bosses and areas such as the [[npcs:corporeal_beast|Corporeal Beast]] and [[npcs:zulrah|Zulrah]]. However it costs 2B gp and 2k PKHonor points (or 2500 donator credits) to go from regular to Donator and the same to go from Donator to Premium.
  
-  * The [[items:max_cape|Max Cape]] and [[items:completionist_cape|Completionist Cape]] are the ultimate items to get in PKHonor. However, they have a long list of requirements. A [[items:max_cape|Max Cape]] can take anywhere from 50-500 hours for an ironman to obtain, while the enchanted [[items:completionist_cape|Completionist Cape]] can take well over 1000 hours for an ironman.+  * The [[items:max_cape|Max Cape]] and [[items:completionist_cape|Completionist Cape]] are the ultimate items to get in PKHonor. However, they have a long list of requirements. A [[items:max_cape|Max Cape]] can take anywhere from 100-500 hours for an ironman to obtain, while the enchanted [[items:completionist_cape|Completionist Cape]] can take well over 1000 hours.
  
   * Almost all boss monsters have a chance at dropping a baby version of themselves as a [[guides:misc:pets|Pet]].   * Almost all boss monsters have a chance at dropping a baby version of themselves as a [[guides:misc:pets|Pet]].
-    * They sometimes will stop the boss version of them not be able to attack you if they follow you.  +    * While attacking the monster of which you have a pet following you, it has a chance of being unable to attack you.  
-    * If you feed them an ex-ex parrot they will give you an increased chance at receiving good loot like the Ring of Wealth does. +    * If you feed them an ex-ex parrot they will give you an increased chance at receiving good loot from any monster, like the Ring of Wealth does. 
  
-  * As an absolute ultimate goal you could get all skills to 2B xp (maximum in PKHonor), which as of writing nobody has been able to do in the [[https://highscores.pkhonor.net/?m=ironman|Ironman Highscores]].+  * As an absolute ultimate goal you could get all skills to 2B xp (maximum in PKHonor), which as of writing only one person has been able to do in the [[https://highscores.pkhonor.net/?m=ironman|Ironman Highscores]].
  
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 Player versus Monster (PvM) is a good way to get money and supplies for skilling, especially when killing bosses. PvM'ing is the most efficient if you have good gear and good combat stats which are ironically (btw) both acquired through PvM itself. Player versus Monster (PvM) is a good way to get money and supplies for skilling, especially when killing bosses. PvM'ing is the most efficient if you have good gear and good combat stats which are ironically (btw) both acquired through PvM itself.
-Keep in mind that as an ironman you have to do all the damage to a monster yourself and if anybody even tanks a hit for you you don't get the drop. Luckily ironmen can get most bosses as an instance (room for only them) and spawn Wildy bosses.+Keep in mind that as an ironman you have to do all the damage to a monster yourself and if anybody tanks a hit for youyou won't get the drop. Luckily for ironmen most bosses are instanced (you room for only them) and Wildy bosses can be spawned.
  
 ==== Starting out ==== ==== Starting out ====
-  * To get your first combat levels you can train at Rock Crabs (from the spellbook: combat training -> Rellekka) and have a chance to get Rock-shell armor as a drop. (they have exact same bonuses as rune armor)+  * To get your first combat levels you can train at Rock Crabs (from the spellbook: combat training -> Rellekka) and have a chance to get Rock-shell armor as a drop. (Rock-shell has the same defensive bonuses as rune armor)
 +  * Instead of training at Rock Crabs you could get an easy Slayer task at Turael to get started (which can assign Rock Crabs as a task anyway). 
 +  * Once you have some money you can buy some additional armour at the Armour and Weapons store at ''::shops'' (enter this in the chat box). The Rune boots and Dragon gloves will give some offensive and defensive bonuses. If you have obtained some PkHonor points as well, you can buy a Fighter Torso (140 PkPts) and Barrows Gloves (70 PkPts) from the PkHonor Exchange shop.
  
-  * Once you have some decent combat stats you should start doing slayer tasks. See [[skills:slayer|Slayer Guides]] for more about the art of slayer. +  * Once you have gained some decent combat levels you can start doing slayer tasks. See the [[skills:slayer|Slayer Guide]] for more info about the art of SlayerA few tips to get started:
-    * Make sure you buy an enchanted gem from the slayer master to find out how many monsters you have left to kill for your task and where they are located.+
     * Start with a medium task then do a few hard ones.     * Start with a medium task then do a few hard ones.
-    * Once you have 300 slayer points and 2m cash you should buy a Slayer Helmet for extra accuracy and damage while meleeing.  The Slayer Helmet (i) lets the accuracy and damage bonus also work with ranged and mage but costs an extra 700 slayer points.+    * Make sure you buy an enchanted gem from the slayer master to find out how many monsters you have left to kill for your task and where they are located. 
 +    * Once you have 300 slayer points and 2m cash you can buy a Slayer Helmet for extra accuracy and damage while meleeing.  The Slayer Helmet (i) is an upgraded version where the accuracy and damage bonus also apply to ranged and magic attacks but costs an extra 700 slayer points.
     * For 2000 slayer points you can buy a bonecrusher that buries (unnoted) bones received as a drop automatically for the same xp as you would have gotten if you'd used them on a Gilded Altar.     * For 2000 slayer points you can buy a bonecrusher that buries (unnoted) bones received as a drop automatically for the same xp as you would have gotten if you'd used them on a Gilded Altar.
  
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 Check the [[stats:drops|Drop List]] for items you might want and then look for the corresponding [[guides:pvm_guides|PvM Guide]] if it's available. Check the [[stats:drops|Drop List]] for items you might want and then look for the corresponding [[guides:pvm_guides|PvM Guide]] if it's available.
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-  * The rune scimmy is decent as a start and maybe you will get a dragon weapon as drop through slayerAs a strong melee weapon you could either kill Abyssal Demons for an Abyssal Whip when you achieve 85 Slayer or kill [[npcs:revenants|Revenants]] in the wildy for the PKHonor points to buy a Chaotic Rapier. The Chaotic rapier has higher DPS (damage per second) than a whip and costs 1200 PkHonor points. +  * The rune scimitar that you entered PKHonor with is decent as a start and will be your best weapon for a while. Through PvM'ing you might get a dragon weapon which is small increase in your DPS (damage per second)To obtain a strong melee weapon you could either kill Abyssal Demons for an Abyssal Whip when you achieve 85 Slayer or kill [[npcs:revenants|Revenants]] in the wilderness for the PkHonor Points to buy a Chaotic Rapier. The Chaotic rapier has higher DPS than a whip and costs 1200 PkHonor points. 
  
-  * To get Barrows items, you can do this either by manually going into each crypt and killing the brothers, or you can do it through Risky Barrows. +  * Strong early defensive gear are the items obtain from the Barrows Brothers. To get Barrows items, you can do either kill each brother in their own crypt and loot their chest or do Risky Barrows. See the [[minigames:barrows|(Risky) Barrows guide]] on how to get there and more information. 
 +    * Risky Barrows is too difficult to obtain your first Barrows gear, you will need a Dwarf Cannon as well
     * You will need a spade for the regular Barrows.     * You will need a spade for the regular Barrows.
-    * To start Risky Barrows you talk to the weird old man at the center. +    * You can reset your Barrows killcount by talking to the old man or with ''::resetbarrows''
-    * Risky barrows is much faster, but you will need to buy a Dwarf Cannon from the Pkhonor point shop for 500 PkHonor points. The Cannon balls can be made by using Steel bars on a furnace with an Ammo mould in your inventory. Cannonball mould can be bought from the shops. Cannonballs are also dropped in large quantities by Wilderness bosses. When doing risky barrows make sure you pray melee and kill the non-melee brothers first to take minimal damage. Blood barrage from the ancient spellbook is adviced.+
  
-  * Getting a firecape - Jad can be done with welfare gear. Bring melee for the waves leading up to Jad. The mage minions (level 360 Ket-Zek) don't attack with melee.+  * Getting a firecape - Bring melee for the waves leading up to Jad. The mage minions (level 360 Ket-Zek) don't attack with melee, so range them with mage protection on.
     * Check [[minigames:tzhaar_fight_cave|the Tzhaar Caves Guide]] for more tips.     * Check [[minigames:tzhaar_fight_cave|the Tzhaar Caves Guide]] for more tips.
  
-  * 99 Herblore is a highly suggested skill to get when starting your Ironman. You can make Super prayer, Saradomin brews and Overloads for PvM'ing. Those will be your bread and butter for bossing. For the quickest leveling method and how to make various potions visit the [[skills:herblore|Herblore guide]].+  * 99 Herblore is a highly suggested skill to get when starting your Ironman. You can make Super prayer potions, Saradomin brews and Overloads for PvM'ing. Those will be your bread and butter for bossing. For the quickest leveling method and how to make various potions visit the [[skills:herblore|Herblore guide]].
  
-  * At 99 [[skills:runecrafting|Runecrafting]] you can make teletabs that provide a quick escape when you are on the brink of death or in an area where you are constantly under attack. Before you have access to teletabs take a law rune and some air runes with you!+  * At 99 [[skills:runecrafting|Runecrafting]] you can make teletabs. Teletabs provide a quick escape when you are on the brink of death or in an area where you are constantly under attack. Before you have access to teletabs take a law rune and some air runes with you!
 ==== Godwars Dungeon ==== ==== Godwars Dungeon ====
-GWD is very important for multiple items that let you upgrade from welfare gear. Check the [[npcs:god_wars_dungeon| Godwars Dungeon Guide]] for details. To enter the lair of a boss you need get a killcount of 40 by killing minions associated with the god. Important items to obtain are:+GWD (Godwars Dungeon) is a unique dungeon where 5 bosses roam. To enter the lair of a boss you need get a killcount of 40 by killing minions associated with the god. Or you can bring an [[items:ecumenical_key|Ecumenical Key]] to skip getting the killcount. Important items to obtain are:
  
-  * From K'ril Tsuratoth (Zamorak): The Zamorakian Spear/Hasta is helpful if you're going to kill [[npcs:glacor|Glacors]].+  * From [[npcs:zamorak|K'ril Tsuratoth]] (Zamorak): The Staff of the Dead is a strong magic staff that can negate the cost of some runes. The Zamorakian hasta and spear are very effective when killing [[npcs:glacor|Glacors]] or [[npcs:cerberus|]].
  
-  * From General Graardor (Bandos): The full Bandos set is needed for the [[quests:last_journey|The Last Journey Quest]]. The Bandos chestplate en tassets are extremely good armor for melee PvM, giving good defence and some strength bonus. +  * From [[npcs:bandos|General Graardor]] (Bandos): The full Bandos set is needed for the [[quests:last_journey|The Last Journey Quest]]. The Bandos chestplate en tassets are extremely good armor for melee PvM, giving good defence and some strength bonus. 
     * Don't forget your hammer when getting the killcount!     * Don't forget your hammer when getting the killcount!
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-  * From Commander Zilyana (Saradomin): The Armadyl Crossbow is the best crossbow in PKHonor. It has a special attack that activates the special ability of the enchanted bolts you have equipped. The Saradomin Godsword has a special attack that replenishes some health and prayer points, ideal for staying a bit longer while PvM'ing.+  * From [[npcs:saradomin|Commander Zilyana]] (Saradomin): The Armadyl Crossbow is the best crossbow in PKHonor. It has a special attack that activates the special ability of the enchanted bolts you have equipped. The Saradomin Godsword has a special attack that replenishes some health and prayer points, ideal for staying a bit longer while PvM'ing.
  
-  * From Kree'Arra (Armadyl): The full Armadyl set is needed for the [[quests:last_journey|The Last Journey Quest]]. The Armadyl chestplate and chainskirt are extremely good armor for ranged PvM, giving a good ranging strength bonus. +  * From [[npcs:armadyl|Kree'Arra]] (Armadyl): The full Armadyl set is needed for the [[quests:last_journey|The Last Journey Quest]]. The Armadyl chestplate and chainskirt are extremely good armor for ranged PvM, giving a good ranging strength bonus. 
-    * The easiest way to get killcount for Kree'Arra is with the use of a cannon.  +    * The easiest way to get killcount for Kree'Arra is with the use of a Dwarven Cannon.  
-    * Don't forget a mithril grapple. A mithril grapple can be obtained as a drop from aviansies.+    * Don't forget a mithril grapple. A mithril grapple can be obtained as a drop from Aviansies.
  
-  * From Nex (Zaros): It drops Torva (melee), Pernix (ranged) and Virtus (magic) which is the absolute best armor for its respective combat category to wear. You will need to have completed the [[quests:correcting_history|Correcting History Quest]] to unlock Nex.+  * From [[npcs:nex|Nex]] (Zaros): It drops Torva (melee), Pernix (ranged) and Virtus (magic) which is the absolute best armor for its respective combat category to wear. You will need to have completed the [[quests:correcting_history|Correcting History Quest]] to unlock Nex.
  
 Note that Ecumenical Keys are dropped by wilderness bosses. Those keys let you skip getting the 40 killcount. Keeping one in the bank for the unfortunate moment you die at a boss in the GWD is recommended. You can then easily get your gear back before it disappears forever. Note that Ecumenical Keys are dropped by wilderness bosses. Those keys let you skip getting the 40 killcount. Keeping one in the bank for the unfortunate moment you die at a boss in the GWD is recommended. You can then easily get your gear back before it disappears forever.
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 Using the correct [[skills:prayer|Prayer]] is crucial to keep PvM'ing for as long as possible and not wasting food. Using the correct [[skills:prayer|Prayer]] is crucial to keep PvM'ing for as long as possible and not wasting food.
   * [[npcs:frost_dragons|Frost Dragons]] are the best way to get Prayer xp. They are located at the most northwest part of the wilderness. Once you get premium you can add a portal in your POH that lets you get easy afk-able prayer xp when killed with a Bonecrusher (giving 4x xp) (buyable from the Slayer Store for 2k Slay points).   * [[npcs:frost_dragons|Frost Dragons]] are the best way to get Prayer xp. They are located at the most northwest part of the wilderness. Once you get premium you can add a portal in your POH that lets you get easy afk-able prayer xp when killed with a Bonecrusher (giving 4x xp) (buyable from the Slayer Store for 2k Slay points).
-    * Use any noted dropped bones on a gilded altar with burning incense for 4x the xp as burying the bones. +    * Use bones on an altar for 4x the xp as burying the bones. There is no difference between the altar at ''::skilling::'' or in your PoH (if you have one). Alternatively there is an altar at the Premium Skilling Zone next to bank
-    * Lit incense burners last for exactly 5 minutes, which is the same time as a spec bar takes to refill. So everytime you have lit the incense use the special of dragen battleaxe to track when the burners have to be relit+  * For melee Turmoil is the best but has to be unlocked at the altar in Edgeville. To unlock Endless Ancient Curses it costs 3B coins and 2600-5000 PkPoints (depends on the amount of level 99 skills you have)
-  * For melee turmoil is the best but has to be unlocked at the altar in Edgeville. +  * For Ranged the Rigour prayer and for Magic the Augury prayer are the best but they have to be unlocked with scrolls that can be obtained as a drop from either the [[npcs:kalphite_queen|Kalphite Queen]] or the [[npcs:chaos_elemental|Chaos Elemental]].
-  * For Ranged the rigour prayer and for Magic the Augury prayer is the best but they have to be unlocked with a scroll that can be obtained as a drop from either the [[npcs:kalphite_queen|Kalphite Queen]] or the [[npcs:chaos_elemental|Chaos Elemental]].+
  
 ==== Treasure Trails ==== ==== Treasure Trails ====
  
-Treasure trails are done through Clue Scrolls that are obtained through PvM or some skills (Woodcutting, fishing and mining). A clue scroll contains a challenge or clue on how to obtain the next clue or reward chest. Check the [[minigames:clues|Clue Scroll Guide]] for help on how to complete challenges.  +Treasure trails are done through Clue Scrolls that are obtained through PvM or some skills (Woodcutting, Fishing and Mining). A clue scroll contains a challenge or clue on how to obtain the next clue or reward chest. Check the [[guides:clue_scrolls|Clue Scroll Guide]] for help on how to complete challenges.  
  
    * Master Clue Scrolls are obtained by trading an easy, a medium, a hard and an elite Clue Scroll to Watson at Home, north of the PoH portal.    * Master Clue Scrolls are obtained by trading an easy, a medium, a hard and an elite Clue Scroll to Watson at Home, north of the PoH portal.
-     Master Clue Scroll Caskets have a bigger chance (approx 1 in 333) at giving Magic Stone (needed for [[items:morph_ring|Morph Ring]])But slightly lower chance at a [[items:custom_whips|Custom whip]] (approx 1 in 94). [[https://forums.pkhonor.net/viewtopic.php?t=72836|source]]+   For detailed comparison between master and elite clues for ironmen check the results of opening 5000 of both chests at [[https://forums.pkhonor.net/viewtopic.php?f=86&t=78953|Ironman Elite and Master Clue Drop Rate thread]]. 
 +     * Here you can also get quick overview of all the possible rewards. 
 +     * Thoby has released more information about the exact calculation for the ironmen rewards at[[https://forums.pkhonor.net/viewtopic.php?f=134&t=79463&start=10#p696375|this thread]]
  
    * On top of the normal items, Clue Scroll caskets opened by ironman have a chance of containing:    * On top of the normal items, Clue Scroll caskets opened by ironman have a chance of containing:
     * hard clues - an ex-ex-parrot, brown afro, rainbow afro, any colored dark bow, book of law, book of war, book of darkness, ancient prayers book (for 1 hour curses), ring of vigour or imbue scroll (on top of the normal items).     * hard clues - an ex-ex-parrot, brown afro, rainbow afro, any colored dark bow, book of law, book of war, book of darkness, ancient prayers book (for 1 hour curses), ring of vigour or imbue scroll (on top of the normal items).
-    * Elite clue - any custom whip, a black partyhat, a rainbow partyhat, any of the 7 other partyhats, any h'ween mask, sled, santa hat, fancy boots, fighting boots, a chicken costume piece, powdered wig, flared trousers, pantaloons, sleeping cap, any of the elegant robes, any cane, top hat, any animal head, any animal staff, easter ring, basket of eggs, scythe, fox, chicken, camel mask, jack lantern mask, rogue mask, reindeer hat, rubber chicken, bunny ears, fishbowl helmet or a monkey gree'gree.+    * Elite & Master clues - any custom whip, a black partyhat, a rainbow partyhat, any of the 7 other partyhats, any h'ween mask, sled, santa hat, fancy boots, fighting boots, a chicken costume piece, powdered wig, flared trousers, pantaloons, sleeping cap, any of the elegant robes, any cane, top hat, any animal head, any animal staff, easter ring, basket of eggs, scythe, fox, chicken, camel mask, jack lantern mask, rogue mask, reindeer hat, rubber chicken, bunny ears, fishbowl helmet or a monkey gree'gree.
  
   * Note that an [[guides:misc:pets|ex-ex parrot]] cannot be bought by an ironman and has to be acquired through the completion of hard treasure trail clues. While PVM'ing it is recommended to wear a Ring of Wealth if trying to get certain items as a drop until you get an ex-ex parrot.   * Note that an [[guides:misc:pets|ex-ex parrot]] cannot be bought by an ironman and has to be acquired through the completion of hard treasure trail clues. While PVM'ing it is recommended to wear a Ring of Wealth if trying to get certain items as a drop until you get an ex-ex parrot.
  
-  * [[items:custom_whips|Custom whips]] cannot be bought from the donator store, instead they have to be found from elite or master treasure trail chests. (chance is estimated at 1 in 50). A Custom whip is needed to get an Enchanted Completionist Cape. Some of the Custom whips are the best weapon in PKHonor for PvM and PvP.+  * [[items:custom_whips|Custom whips]] cannot be bought from the donator store, instead they have to be found from elite or master treasure trail chests. (chance is estimated at 1 in 50). A Custom whip is needed to get an Enchanted Completionist Cape. Some of the Custom whips are the best weapon in PKHonor for PvM.
  
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 ===== Skilling ===== ===== Skilling =====
  
-There is a guide for every skill already available at [[guides:skills|Skill Guides]]. Below are tips for non-combat skills.+There is a guide for every skill already available at [[guides:skills|Skill Guides]]. Below are tips for non-combat skills.  
 +  * Any xp amount or rate is without the use of [[items:brawling_gloves|brawling gloves]].
  
 ==== Agility ==== ==== Agility ====
 To be able to run for as long as you want you should get at least a few [[skills:agility|agility]] levels. To be able to run for as long as you want you should get at least a few [[skills:agility|agility]] levels.
 +  * At level 99 Agility you will not lose any run energy anymore, allowing you to run forever.
   * To start go to the gnome agility course. (Spellbook -> Skilling -> gnome agility course).   * To start go to the gnome agility course. (Spellbook -> Skilling -> gnome agility course).
-  * At level 60 you can do the Werewolf course. **Bring two planks** to fix the zipline.+  * At level 60 you can do the Werewolf course. **Bring a lot of normal planks** to fix the zipline.
     * If you bring the stick to the Agility Boss you get 300 xp for each level in a random non-combat skill.      * If you bring the stick to the Agility Boss you get 300 xp for each level in a random non-combat skill. 
   * From level 70 you can do the Wilderness Agility course.   * From level 70 you can do the Wilderness Agility course.
   * At level 90 Agility in combination with 95 Hunter you can catch Black Warlocks at ''::skilling''. They give 78750xp when caught. This is the fastest xp from that level.   * At level 90 Agility in combination with 95 Hunter you can catch Black Warlocks at ''::skilling''. They give 78750xp when caught. This is the fastest xp from that level.
   * Some Hunter gear provide bonus Agility xp. A Spotted Cape gives 20% bonus and a Spotier Cape (Donator+ only) gives 70%.   * Some Hunter gear provide bonus Agility xp. A Spotted Cape gives 20% bonus and a Spotier Cape (Donator+ only) gives 70%.
-  * At level 99 Agility you will not lose any run energy anymore, allowing you to run forever.+
  
 ==== Thieving ==== ==== Thieving ====
-For a bit of starting cash to buy supplies with for example you can do [[skills:thieving|Thieving]] at ''::skilling''.+For a bit of starting cash you can do [[skills:thieving|Thieving]] at ''::skilling''.
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   * From level 75 you can steal gems from the gem stall. This could get you a few dragonstones for an Amulet of Glory and Ring of Wealth.    * From level 75 you can steal gems from the gem stall. This could get you a few dragonstones for an Amulet of Glory and Ring of Wealth. 
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 Having high [[skills:herblore|Herblore]] helps a lot for PvM. To get herbs you need to do [[guides:old:farming_subtle|Farming]]. So grab some cash and start farming (spellbook -> skilling -> Farming).  Having high [[skills:herblore|Herblore]] helps a lot for PvM. To get herbs you need to do [[guides:old:farming_subtle|Farming]]. So grab some cash and start farming (spellbook -> skilling -> Farming). 
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-  * The guides have an excellent tutorial on how to level their respective skills.+  * The Herblore and Farming guides both have an excellent tutorial on how to level their respective skills
 +  * Almost all secondaries needed for herblore can be bought from the herblore shop at ''::shops''.
   * Make sure you plant a woad leaf in the flower patch at level 25 Farming to never have your herbs get diseased anymore. (Don't harvest them! Let them just sit there being pretty.)   * Make sure you plant a woad leaf in the flower patch at level 25 Farming to never have your herbs get diseased anymore. (Don't harvest them! Let them just sit there being pretty.)
-  * Once your herblore level is high enough make a big supply of brews, overloads and super prayers.+  * Once your herblore level is high enoughmake a big supply of brews, overloads and super prayers.
   * At Falador and Port Phasmatys the Herb patch is next to the Bank Deposite Box.   * At Falador and Port Phasmatys the Herb patch is next to the Bank Deposite Box.
   * Donators can use super compost on a patch to let it grow quicker and provide more yield when harvested. Through the level 83 magic lunar spell "fertile soil" you can apply supercompost aswell.    * Donators can use super compost on a patch to let it grow quicker and provide more yield when harvested. Through the level 83 magic lunar spell "fertile soil" you can apply supercompost aswell. 
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     * Non-Donators can get runite ores at the end of the basement of the Heroes Guild. There is a Bank deposite box there that can be used when your mining level is at least 93.      * Non-Donators can get runite ores at the end of the basement of the Heroes Guild. There is a Bank deposite box there that can be used when your mining level is at least 93. 
     * Smithing and Mining at ''::skilling'' provide a 5% experience bonus over any location outside.     * Smithing and Mining at ''::skilling'' provide a 5% experience bonus over any location outside.
-  * When smithing runite and adamant bars make sure you make **unfinished bolts** to train Fletching with when you add feathers and bolttips+  * When smithing a big amount of runite and adamant bars you have four options: 
-  * At some point you might get a Draconic Visage as a drop from dragons. This can be combined with a regular antifire shield for a very good shield that also gives some strength bonus. It requires 95 Smithing to combine.+    Dart Tips - Once you obtain a Toxic Blowpipe you will need a lot of darts to keep shooting with it. You can either get them through slayer or smith them yourself. A single rune bar will provide 12k Fletch xp. 
 +    Bolt Tips - After adding feathers to the unfinished bolt tips you can also enchant them by adding bolt tips. Doing so will provide even more fletch xp and some magic xp. However, you will need to have the gems to do so. A single rune bar will provide 12k fletching xp for adding feathers to the unfinished bolt tips.  
 +      * Adding 10 dragonstone tips will give another 14k fletching and 20k magic xp.  
 +      * From a single onyx gem you will get 500 bolt tips. Adding these to rune bolts yields 1625k fletch xp. Or 32.5k per 10 bolts tips. 
 +    Arrow Tips - From a bar you will get 15 arrow tips and adding these to headless arrows gives more xp than from dart tips. A single rune bar will provide 22.5k fletching xp. 
 +    Platebodies - Are the quickest to get smith xp with, but will, ofcourse, not provide any fletching xp. They can be sold for some extra cash. 
 +  * The Supplies Store stocks Coal Bags (for 200k gp) that can hold 27 coal ore.  
 +    * As an example, with a Coal Bag you can smelt 10 rune bars instead of 5, in one inventory
 +  * At some point you might get a Draconic Visage as a drop from dragons. This can be combined with a regular antifire shield for a very strong shield that also gives some strength bonus. It requires 95 Smithing to combine.
   * Note that to get Construction to level 99 you will need almost 8500 gold leaves which are made from gold bars. Since every bar smelts for 1450 xp this accumulates to 12.3m smith xp as well as 17.0m Mining xp if you get the ore yourself.   * Note that to get Construction to level 99 you will need almost 8500 gold leaves which are made from gold bars. Since every bar smelts for 1450 xp this accumulates to 12.3m smith xp as well as 17.0m Mining xp if you get the ore yourself.
   * Uncut dragonstone gems that are randomly obtained during mining can be sold to the store for 1.25m or kept to make dragonbolts.   * Uncut dragonstone gems that are randomly obtained during mining can be sold to the store for 1.25m or kept to make dragonbolts.
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     * Three hides are needed per body, two for chaps and one for vambraces making a total of 1200 hides for the sets.     * Three hides are needed per body, two for chaps and one for vambraces making a total of 1200 hides for the sets.
   * Make yourself a few sets of Black Dragonhide that you can use while PvM'ing in dangerous areas such as the wildy. It has great defensive stats.   * Make yourself a few sets of Black Dragonhide that you can use while PvM'ing in dangerous areas such as the wildy. It has great defensive stats.
 +  * Fast Fletching xp can be obtained by attaching feathers to arrow shafts. Feathers can be bought from the supply store. Arrow shafts are obtained through Fletching by using a knife on logs.
 +    * [[npcs:vetion|Vet'ion]] often drops large amounts of magic logs that can be fletched into arrow shafts.
 +    * [[npcs:evil_chicken|The Evil Chicken]] drops a lot of feathers on every kill. Feathers are obtained faster by killing these than to wait for the shop to restock.
  
 ==== Runecrafting ==== ==== Runecrafting ====
 Since the magic store only sells astral runes to ironmen you will have to craft runes yourself when you want to cast spells. Check the [[skills:runecrafting|Runecrafting Guide]] for info on how to get started. Since the magic store only sells astral runes to ironmen you will have to craft runes yourself when you want to cast spells. Check the [[skills:runecrafting|Runecrafting Guide]] for info on how to get started.
   * Essence can be bought from the supply store but gives only one rune per essence while pure essence that can be mined in the pure essence mine (accessible from the Mage of Zamorak at Home) give three times the essence __and__ xp.   * Essence can be bought from the supply store but gives only one rune per essence while pure essence that can be mined in the pure essence mine (accessible from the Mage of Zamorak at Home) give three times the essence __and__ xp.
-  * A really good source of Pure essence is [[npcs:zulrah|Zulrah]] since it drops 500, 2.5k, 5k or 10k pure essence at a time.+  * Runecrafting pouches can be obtained by killing Abyssal monsters in the Abyss (also accessible from the Mage of Zamorak at Home). 
 +    * There are four different pouches: a small, medium, large and giant pouch. Each able to hold 3, 6, 9 and 12 essence respectively. 
 +  * A really good source of Pure Essence is [[npcs:zulrah|Zulrah]] since it drops 500, 2.5k, 5k or 10k pure essence at a time
 +  * An easier source of Pure Essence is from Drakes in the Karuulm Slayer Dungeon.
   * At 99 Runecrafting you can make teletabs at a lectern from soft clay, a law rune and 3 air runes.   * At 99 Runecrafting you can make teletabs at a lectern from soft clay, a law rune and 3 air runes.
     * Soft clay is made by mining clay (easily mined at the Crafting Guild) and made wet in a sink (also at the Guild).     * Soft clay is made by mining clay (easily mined at the Crafting Guild) and made wet in a sink (also at the Guild).
 +    * Using the Lunar Spell Humidify you will instantly create soft clay from all the clay in your inventory.
  
 ==== Hunter ==== ==== Hunter ====
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   * Black Warlocks at 95 hunter (with 90 agility) give 75k agility xp when caught. Even more if you wear your spotted or spotier cape.   * Black Warlocks at 95 hunter (with 90 agility) give 75k agility xp when caught. Even more if you wear your spotted or spotier cape.
   * Black aswell as red chinchompas are great for quick leveling of your ranged level. Check [[skills:ranged|this guide]] on how to do efficiently do it.   * Black aswell as red chinchompas are great for quick leveling of your ranged level. Check [[skills:ranged|this guide]] on how to do efficiently do it.
 +    * When going for Hunting xp after level 99, Black Chinchompas have the highest xp rates. 
 +    * There is only one good spot at level 32 wilderness, so beaware of PK'ers and players that will take that spot by force.
  
 ==== Construction ==== ==== Construction ====
 Construction is a skill that takes a lot of time, money and clicking to level, but the skill is extremely worth it.  Construction is a skill that takes a lot of time, money and clicking to level, but the skill is extremely worth it. 
-  * There are two guides for [[skills:construction|Construction]]+  * There is an excellent guide for [[skills:construction|Construction]] that covers the bonuses from the different rooms and objects.
-    * [[guides:old:construction_sonsofodin|This guide]] has a nice overview of all the bonusses you get from training construction and making a nice house. +
-    * [[guides:old:construction_jade|This guide]] has a nice tutorial on what you should make to get your first Construction levels.+
   * You will need 8500 gold leaves and 8500 mahogany planks to get 99 construction. A gold leave costs 150k to make from a gold bar and a Mahogany plank costs 60k (or 54k on a workbench in your house). So it will also cost 1.8b gp to just get the supplies.   * You will need 8500 gold leaves and 8500 mahogany planks to get 99 construction. A gold leave costs 150k to make from a gold bar and a Mahogany plank costs 60k (or 54k on a workbench in your house). So it will also cost 1.8b gp to just get the supplies.
     * Gold ore can best be mined in the Crafting Guild     * Gold ore can best be mined in the Crafting Guild
     * Mahogany can be cut at the Woodcutting teleport or at ''::skilling''     * Mahogany can be cut at the Woodcutting teleport or at ''::skilling''
   * At level 99 Construction you gain the ability to buy brawler gloves from the Estate agent. Brawlers give 30% extra exp when doing the skill they are associated with. They cost 500m + 500 pk points per set of gloves (the melee and slayer brawlers cost 750m + 750 pk points).   * At level 99 Construction you gain the ability to buy brawler gloves from the Estate agent. Brawlers give 30% extra exp when doing the skill they are associated with. They cost 500m + 500 pk points per set of gloves (the melee and slayer brawlers cost 750m + 750 pk points).
-    * Note that the Thieving brawlers are not worth it since the gloves of silence never lets you fail and only gives 15% xp less.+    * Note that the Thieving brawlers are not worth it since the gloves of silence never lets you fail and only gives 15% less xp.
     * The slayer brawlers also increase the slayer points you get by 30%.     * The slayer brawlers also increase the slayer points you get by 30%.
     * The melee, ranging and mage brawlers also increase hitpoints xp received.     * The melee, ranging and mage brawlers also increase hitpoints xp received.
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