Skeleton

This article is about the common variant. For other skeletons, see Skeleton (disambiguation).

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Information comparing locations for Slayer tasks will be on this page.

Level 21Level 22Level 25Level 45

Skeleton
Released								4 January 2001 (Update)
Members								No
Combat level								21
Size								1x1
Examine								Could do with gaining a few pounds.
Combat info
Attribute								Undead
XP bonus								+0%
Max hit								3
Aggressive								Yes
Poisonous								No
Attack style								Crush
Attack speed								4 ticks (2.4 seconds)
Respawn time								35 ticks (21 seconds)
Slayer info
Slayer level								None
Slayer XP								24 xp
Category								Skeletons
Assigned by
Combat stats
24				17				17				17				1				1
Aggressive stats
+0				+0				+0				+0				+0				+0
Melee defence
+5								+5								-5
Magic defence
+0												35% weakness
Ranged defence
+5								+5								+5
Immunities
Poison								Not immune
Venom								Not immune
Cannons								Not immune
Thralls								Not immune
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Advanced data
Monster ID								74,75,76
Link								MOID

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SMW Subobject for Level 22Magic defence bonus: 0Examine: Could do with gaining a few pounds.Immune to venom: Not immuneAttack bonus: 0Magic Damage bonus: 0Ranged Strength bonus: 0Stab defence bonus: 5Uses skill: SlayerDefence level: 17Heavy range defence bonus: 5NPC ID: 70, 71, 72, 73Crush defence bonus: -5Release date: 4 January 2001Version anchor: Level 22Ranged level: 1Image: File:Skeleton.pngAttack level: 15Combat level: 22Poisonous: NoAttack speed: 4Is variant of: SkeletonSlash defence bonus: 5Magic attack bonus: 0Immune to poison: Not immuneElemental weakness: AirRange defence bonus: 5Attack style: CrushMonster attribute: undeadLight range defence bonus: 5Hitpoints: 29Max hit: 3Range attack bonus: 0Slayer category: SkeletonsStandard range defence bonus: 5Assigned by: turael, spria, krystilia, mazchnaIs members only: falseStrength level: 18Uses infobox: MonsterMagic level: 1Name: SkeletonStrength bonus: 0Size: 1Experience bonus: 0Slayer experience: 29Elemental weakness percent: 35

SMW Subobject for Level 45Magic defence bonus: 1Examine: Could do with gaining a few pounds.Immune to venom: Not immuneAttack bonus: 15Magic Damage bonus: 0Ranged Strength bonus: 0Stab defence bonus: 9Uses skill: SlayerDefence level: 36Heavy range defence bonus: 4NPC ID: 82, 83Crush defence bonus: -2Release date: 23 September 2001Version anchor: Level 45Ranged level: 1Image: File:Giant skeleton (Shadow Dungeon).pngAttack level: 32Combat level: 45Poisonous: NoAttack speed: 4Is variant of: SkeletonSlash defence bonus: 11Magic attack bonus: 0Immune to poison: Not immuneElemental weakness: AirRange defence bonus: 4Attack style: SlashMonster attribute: undeadLight range defence bonus: 4Hitpoints: 59Max hit: 5Range attack bonus: 0Slayer category: SkeletonsStandard range defence bonus: 4Assigned by: turael, spria, krystilia, mazchnaIs members only: falseStrength level: 35Uses infobox: MonsterMagic level: 1Name: SkeletonStrength bonus: 14Size: 1Experience bonus: 0Slayer experience: 59Elemental weakness percent: 35

SMW Subobject for Level 25Magic defence bonus: 1Examine: Could do with gaining a few pounds.Immune to venom: Not immuneAttack bonus: 15Magic Damage bonus: 0Ranged Strength bonus: 0Stab defence bonus: 9Uses skill: SlayerDefence level: 24Heavy range defence bonus: 4NPC ID: 77, 78, 79, 80, 81Crush defence bonus: -2Release date: 4 January 2001Version anchor: Level 25Ranged level: 1Image: File:Skeleton (5).pngAttack level: 24Combat level: 25Poisonous: NoAttack speed: 4Is variant of: SkeletonSlash defence bonus: 11Magic attack bonus: 0Immune to poison: Not immuneElemental weakness: AirRange defence bonus: 4Attack style: SlashMonster attribute: undeadLight range defence bonus: 4Hitpoints: 17Max hit: 4Range attack bonus: 0Slayer category: SkeletonsStandard range defence bonus: 4Assigned by: turael, spria, krystilia, mazchnaIs members only: falseStrength level: 24Uses infobox: MonsterMagic level: 1Name: SkeletonStrength bonus: 14Size: 1Experience bonus: 0Slayer experience: 17Elemental weakness percent: 35

SMW Subobject for Level 21Magic defence bonus: 0Examine: Could do with gaining a few pounds.Immune to venom: Not immuneAttack bonus: 0Magic Damage bonus: 0Ranged Strength bonus: 0Stab defence bonus: 5Uses skill: SlayerDefence level: 17Heavy range defence bonus: 5NPC ID: 74, 75, 76Crush defence bonus: -5Release date: 4 January 2001Version anchor: Level 21Ranged level: 1Image: File:Skeleton.pngAttack level: 17Combat level: 21Poisonous: NoAttack speed: 4Is variant of: SkeletonSlash defence bonus: 5Magic attack bonus: 0Immune to poison: Not immuneElemental weakness: AirRange defence bonus: 5Attack style: CrushMonster attribute: undeadLight range defence bonus: 5Hitpoints: 24Max hit: 3Range attack bonus: 0Slayer category: SkeletonsStandard range defence bonus: 5Assigned by: turael, spria, krystilia, mazchnaIs members only: falseStrength level: 17Uses infobox: MonsterMagic level: 1Name: SkeletonStrength bonus: 0Size: 1Experience bonus: 0Slayer experience: 24Elemental weakness percent: 35

Skeletons are undead monsters found in various locations across Gielinor, often in graveyards and dungeons. Being an undead monster, it is weak to Crumble Undead and the Salve amulet. They are also often weak against crush attacks.

Variants

Variant	Level
Skeleton (Stronghold of Security)	60, 68, 85
Skeleton (Catacombs of Kourend)	22
Skeleton (Tarn's Lair)	40, 42, 59, 63, 72, 77, 81, 87
Skeleton (Tarn's Lair, mage)	94
Skeleton (Barrows)	77
Skeleton (Shayzien Crypts)	132
Skeleton (Forthos Ruin)	25
Skeleton (Melzar's Maze)	22
Skeleton (Ape Atoll)	142
Skeleton (Draynor Manor)	22
Skeleton (The Restless Ghost)	13
Skeleton (Wrath Altar)	35
Skeleton (Wilderness Agility Course)	18

Locations

Location	Levels	Members	Spawns	Map	League region
Lovakengj	45		2	Show map	Kourend✓
Shayzien's Wall	25		5	Show map	Kourend✓
Crandor	25		9	Show map	Karamja✓
Near the Dark Altar	21, 25		6	Show map	Kourend✓
Crandor and Karamja Dungeon	22, 25, 45		19	Show map	Karamja✓
Draynor Sewers	22, 25		4	Show map	Misthalin✓
Edgeville Dungeon	21, 22, 25		19	Show map	Misthalin✓
Varrock Sewers	21, 25		9	Show map	Misthalin✓
Edgeville Dungeon (Wilderness area)	45		7	Show map	Wilderness✓
Taverley Dungeon	22, 25		7	Show map	Asgarnia✓
Yanille Dungeon	45		6	Show map	Kandarin✓
Digsite Dungeon (During The Dig Site)	22		10	Show map	Misthalin✓
Digsite Dungeon (After The Dig Site)	22		10	Show map	Misthalin✓
Glarial's Tomb	22, 25		6	Show map	Kandarin✓
Ogre Enclave	22		3	Show map	Kandarin✓
Temple of Ikov (dungeon)	25, 45		15	Show map	Kandarin✓
Underground Pass (dungeon)	22, 25		10	Show map	Tirannwn✓
Waterfall Dungeon	45		3	Show map	Kandarin✓
The Forgotten Cemetery	25		2	Show map	Wilderness✓
Wilderness mine just south of the Dark Warriors' Fortress	22		13	Show map	Wilderness✓
Wilderness Agility Course Dungeon	25		8	Show map	Wilderness✓
Wilderness, north of Edgeville	22, 25		14	Show map	Wilderness✓
Wilderness, north of Black chinchompa (Hunter)	25		3	Show map	Wilderness✓
Bone Yard, in the Wilderness	25		14	Show map	Wilderness✓
Frozen Waste Plateau, in the Wilderness	25		1	Show map	Wilderness✓
Isle of Souls Dungeon	25		4	Show map	Misthalin✓

• Shaman Caves (Possible encounter when smashing barrels)

Drops (Unarmed)

These skeletons are commonly found in sewer systems and major city dungeons.

The following drop rates are provided by Jagex, unless otherwise specified.

100%

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Bones	1	Always	65	0

Runes and ammunition

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Bronze arrow	2	7/128	6	2
	Bronze arrow	5	4/128	15	5
	Iron arrow	1	4/128	7	1
	Air rune	15	2/128	75	30
	Earth rune	3	2/128	15	6
	Fire rune	2	2/128	10	4
	Chaos rune	3	2/128	306	162
	Nature rune	3	1/128	339	324
	Steel arrow	1	1/128	17	7

Herbs

There is a 21/128 chance of rolling the herb drop table.

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Grimy guam leaf(m)	1	1/24.4	374	7
	Grimy marrentill(m)	1	1/32.5	401	8
	Grimy tarromin(m)	1	1/43.3	471	9
	Grimy harralander(m)	1	1/55.7	776	9
	Grimy ranarr weed(m)	1	1/70.9	6,215	18
	Grimy irit leaf(m)	1	1/97.5	1,264	10
	Grimy avantoe(m)	1	1/130	2,681	10
	Grimy kwuarm(m)	1	1/156	3,187	12
	Grimy cadantine(m)	1	1/195	3,120	13
	Grimy lantadyme(m)	1	1/260.1	1,643	13
	Grimy dwarf weed(m)	1	1/260.1	2,083	14

Coins

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Coins(f)	10	21/128	10	10
	Coins	2	18/128	2	2
	Coins	12	15/128	12	12
	Coins	4	7/128	4	4
	Coins	16	4/128	16	16
	Coins	25	4/128	25	25
	Coins	33	4/128	33	33
	Coins	48	1/128	48	48

Other

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Nothing	N/A	18/128	N/A	N/A
	Iron dagger	1	6/128	132	21
	Fire talisman	1	2/128	2,082	2
	Iron ore	1	1/128	174	10
	Grain	1	1/128	27	1

Gem drop table

There is a 1/128 chance of rolling the gem drop table.

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Nothing	N/A	1/256.47; Never	N/A	N/A
	Uncut sapphire	1	1/512; 1/260	280	15
	Uncut emerald	1	1/1,024; 1/520	446	30
	Uncut ruby	1	1/2,048; 1/1,040	982	60
	Uncut diamond	1	1/8,192; 1/4,160	2,369	120
	Chaos talisman	1	1/5,461.33; 1/2,773.33	539	2
	Nature talisman	1	1/5,461.33; 1/2,773.33	328	2
	Loop half of key	1	1/16,384; 1/8,320	11,754	60
	Tooth half of key	1	1/16,384; 1/8,320	10,590	60
	Rune javelin	5	1/16,384; 1/8,320	705	1,200
	Rune spear	1	1/262,144; 1/15,600	11,656	12,480
	Shield left half	1	1/524,288; 1/31,200	65,264	66,000
	Dragon spear	1	1/699,050.67; 1/41,600	39,174	37,440

Tertiary

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Looting bag(m)	1	1/14–1/6	Not sold	N/A
	Clue scroll (beginner)	1	1/100	Not sold	12
	Skeleton champion scroll(m)	1	1/5,000	Not sold	0

Wilderness Slayer tertiary

The following drops are only accessible while on a Slayer task given by Krystilia.

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Larran's key	1	1/1,109–1/467	137,748	1
	Slayer's enchantment	1	1/301–1/273	2,416	720

Drops (Armed)

These skeletons are commonly found in sewer systems, major city dungeons, and on Great Kourend.

The following drop rates are provided by Jagex, unless otherwise specified.

100%

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Bones	1	Always	65	0

Weapons and armour

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Iron med helm	1	6/128	41	50
	Iron sword	1	4/128	101	54
	Iron axe	1	2/128	113	33
	Iron scimitar	1	1/128	120	67

Runes and ammunition

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Air rune	12; 15	3/128	60–75	24–30
	Water rune	9	3/128	45	18
	Chaos rune	5	3/128	510	270
	Iron arrow	12	2/128	84	12
	Law rune	2	2/128	248	288
	Cosmic rune	2	1/128	242	60

Herbs

There is a 20/128 chance of rolling the herb drop table.

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Grimy guam leaf(m)	1	1/25.6	374	7
	Grimy marrentill(m)	1	1/34.1	401	8
	Grimy tarromin(m)	1	1/45.5	471	9
	Grimy harralander(m)	1	1/58.5	776	9
	Grimy ranarr weed(m)	1	1/74.5	6,215	18
	Grimy irit leaf(m)	1	1/102.4	1,264	10
	Grimy avantoe(m)	1	1/136.5	2,681	10
	Grimy kwuarm(m)	1	1/163.8	3,187	12
	Grimy cadantine(m)	1	1/204.8	3,120	13
	Grimy lantadyme(m)	1	1/273.1	1,643	13
	Grimy dwarf weed(m)	1	1/273.1	2,083	14

Coins

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Coins	10	44/128; 24/128	10	10
	Coins	5	25/128	5	5
	Coins	25	8/128	25	25
	Coins	45	4/128	45	45
	Coins	65	3/128	65	65
	Coins	1	2/128	1	1

Other

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Nothing	N/A	8/128	N/A	N/A
	Bronze bar	1	5/128	113	4

Gem drop table

There is a 2/128 chance of rolling the gem drop table.

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Nothing	N/A	1/128.23; Never	N/A	N/A
	Uncut sapphire	1	1/256; 1/130	280	15
	Uncut emerald	1	1/512; 1/260	446	30
	Uncut ruby	1	1/1,024; 1/520	982	60
	Uncut diamond	1	1/4,096; 1/2,080	2,369	120
	Chaos talisman	1	1/2,730.67; 1/1,386.67	539	2
	Nature talisman	1	1/2,730.67; 1/1,386.67	328	2
	Loop half of key	1	1/8,192; 1/4,160	11,754	60
	Tooth half of key	1	1/8,192; 1/4,160	10,590	60
	Rune javelin	5	1/8,192; 1/4,160	705	1,200
	Rune spear	1	1/131,072; 1/7,800	11,656	12,480
	Shield left half	1	1/262,144; 1/15,600	65,264	66,000
	Dragon spear	1	1/349,525.33; 1/20,800	39,174	37,440

Tertiary

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Looting bag(m)	1	1/14–1/6	Not sold	N/A
	Clue scroll (beginner)	1	1/100	Not sold	12
	Skeleton champion scroll(m)	1	1/5,000	Not sold	0

Wilderness Slayer tertiary

The following drops are only accessible while on a Slayer task given by Krystilia.

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Larran's key	1	1/1,144–1/467	137,748	1
	Slayer's enchantment	1	1/301–1/273	2,416	720

Changes

Date	Changes
22 January 2007 (update)	The NPCs were graphically updated.

Gallery (historical)

29 March 2004 – 22 January 2007	22 January 2007 – present

29 March 2004 – 22 January 2007	22 January 2007 – present

29 March 2004 – 22 January 2007	22 January 2007 – present

29 March 2004 – 22 January 2007	22 January 2007 – present

4 July 2006 – 22 January 2007	22 January 2007 – present

4 July 2006 – 22 January 2007	22 January 2007 – present

4 July 2006 – 22 January 2007	22 January 2007 – present

Trivia

• The level 45 skeletons in the Crandor and Karamja Dungeon, just outside of Elvarg's lair, seem taller than the other skeletons and appear to be the same size as giant skeletons.
• Upon opening a wardrobe, there is a 1/21 chance of a non-interactable skeleton appearing inside. This is a reference to a common idiom. If there is a skeleton inside the wardrobe, searching the wardrobe yields the text "Eek! There's a skeleton in there."
• There are level 35 skeletons in the Wrath Altar - they cannot be attacked, and examining them gives the text "Even in death he still fights." While they have swords, they use the same attack animation as zombies.