RuneScape clue scroll Help

Difficulty levels

The 'level' of a clue scroll relates to its difficulty. There are four levels of clue scroll, Easy, Medium, Hard and Elite. An Easy clue is a low difficulty treasure trail, with a low reward yield. A Medium clue scroll is a medium difficulty treasure trail with a more substantial reward yield. A Hard clue scroll is a hazardous Treasure trail which can be very rewarding. An Elite clue scroll is the most dangerous clue scroll (both to receive and to complete.) Elite clue scrolls, however, require killing higher level monsters, which is rewarded by its greatest and most expensive rewards as compared to other levelled scrolls.

Clue scrolls did not previously identify their own difficulty level. In a hidden update on 6 October 2010, they now have their difficulty level described with the name. A level one clue scroll is now Clue scroll (easy). A level two is (medium), level three (hard) and level four (elite)

Clue scrolls are generated primarily by monster drops, but also can be generated through thieving, and as certain activity rewards. Each level of clue has a very different set of possible rewards and items, and hazards, so it is worth knowing what the player is in for.

Medium, hard and elite

Alongside the above mentioned items, for these types of clues you will often need some additional tools:

1. ^ This item can be in your toolbelt. You will not need to take one in your inventory.

Hard and elite

Hard and elite clues will often encounter various wizards that may prove difficult to fight. Therefore the following items are recommended:

Quests

Having a high amount of quest points is beneficial when doing treasure trails. Many higher-level trails will lead a player into areas which are locked by quests. If this is the case, the player must do the quest, up to where access to the area is granted, if they wish to complete their trail. If the player hasn't done the needed quest yet, but they have the requirements or are in a position to get them quickly, it is recommended that the player (trains and) does the quest, rather than getting rid of the clue scroll.