Yew
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| Release | 27 February 2002 (Update) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Members | No | ||||||||||||||||||
| Quest | No | ||||||||||||||||||
| Location | Varies | ||||||||||||||||||
| Options | Chop down, Examine | ||||||||||||||||||
| Examine | A splendid tree. | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Object ID | 38755, 125490, 38758, 51645 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Links | MROD | ||||||||||||||||||
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Yew trees are one of a variety of trees that are scenery found in various places. Players with level 70 Woodcutting can chop a yew tree to obtain 187.5 experience and yew logs, which are used in Fletching or Firemaking. The respawn rate of yew trees is 15 seconds. As with all trees above normal trees and achey trees, yews can yield multiple logs when chopped. Yew trees are marked with a rare tree mark on the mini-map.
Woodcutting info[edit | edit source]
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| Level required | 70  | ||||||||
| Woodcutting XP | 187.5 xp | ||||||||
| Required tool | Hatchet | ||||||||
| Respawn time | 15 Seconds | ||||||||
Locations[edit | edit source]
| Location | Members | Requirements | Instances | Map |
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| Isafdar |  |  Regicide | 4 | Show map |
| Eagles' Peak | | None | 12 | Show map |
| Piscatoris Hunter area | | None | 2 | Show map |
| Zanaris | |  Lost City | 3 | Show map |
| Tree Gnome Stronghold | | None | 6 | Show map |
| Otto's Grotto | | None | 1 | Show map |
| Outside Legends' Guild | | None | 3 | Show map |
| Seers' Village | | None | 3 | Show map |
| Catherby | | None | 8 | Show map |
| Rimmington |  | None | 3 | Show map |
| Falador | | None | 3 | Show map |
| Port Sarim | | None | 2 | Show map |
| Edgeville | | None | 2 | Show map |
| Lumbridge Market | | None | 3 | Show map |
| Lumbridge cemetery | | None | 1 | Show map |
| Varrock Palace | | None | 3 | Show map |
| Outside Varrock Saradominist church | | None | 1 | Show map |
| Outside Jolly Boar Inn | | None | 3 | Show map |
| Woodcutters' Grove | | Tier 2 of the Grove | 3 | Show map |
| Daemonheim Peninsula Island | |  Medium Daemonheim achievements | 3 | Show map |
Mechanics[edit | edit source]
The chance to successfully chop is affected by the hatchet used and Woodcutting level of the player: better hatchets and a higher Woodcutting level increases the likelihood of successfully receiving a log.
Cut chance[edit | edit source]
Strategy[edit | edit source]
Infernal Source Dig Site bank is extremely close to a single yew tree, with another two scattered around Jolly Boar Inn. Three yew trees are a short distance northwest of the Lumbridge Market bank chest. Three yews on the north edge of Varrock Palace is also popular due to proximity with Grand Exchange.
For members, alternative spots include west of Catherby bank, south of Seers' Village, the Crwys district and in Tree Gnome Stronghold (with a spirit tree to Grand Exchange).
After constructing the Grove at Fort Forinthry and upgrading it to tier 2, three yew trees become available next to log piles for quick bank depositing.
Farming[edit | edit source]
Loot[edit | edit source]
Main[edit | edit source]
| Item | Quantity | Rarity | GE price | High Alch | |
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 | Yew logs | 1[d 1] | Always | 647 | 96 |
 | Splintering arrow tips | 7–9 | 60/1,000[d 2] | 378–486 | 805–1,035 |
- ^ Number of logs obtained per successful action.
- ^ Only rolled when successfully cutting a log while Sana's fyrtorch is used.
Nests loot table[edit | edit source]
- Bird's nests have a chance of falling out of this tree.
Some items and equipment can increase the chances of obtaining nests. See Bird's nest § Obtaining for details.
| Item | Quantity | Rarity | GE price | High Alch | |
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 | Bird's nest (ring) | 1 | Rare | Not sold | N/A |
 | Bird's nest+ (ring) | 1 | Rare[d 1] | Not sold | N/A |
 | Bird's nest (seeds) | 1 | Rare | Not sold | N/A |
 | Bird's nest+ (seeds) | 1 | Rare[d 1] | Not sold | N/A |
 | Bird's nest (wood spirits) | 1 | Rare | Not sold | N/A |
 | Bird's nest (raven egg) | 1 | Rare | Not sold | N/A |
 | Bird's nest (red egg) | 1 | Rare | Not sold | N/A |
 | Bird's nest (blue egg) | 1 | Rare | Not sold | N/A |
 | Bird's nest (green egg) | 1 | Rare | Not sold | N/A |
 | Bird's nest (Imcando hatchet handle) | 1 | Very rare[d 1][d 2][d 3][1] | Not sold | N/A |
 | Bird's nest (Imcando hatchet base) | 1 | Very rare[d 1][d 2][d 3][1] | Not sold | N/A |
 | Bird's nest (Imcando hatchet top) | 1 | Very rare[d 1][d 2][d 3][1] | Not sold | N/A |
 | Bird's nest (Imcando hatchet head) | 1 | Very rare[d 1][d 2][d 3][1] | Not sold | N/A |
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Yew trees behind Varrock Palace
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Players in Catherby chopping yew trees
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The choppable yew tree found in the elven city of Prifddinas
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The stump of a yew tree
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Graphical updates[edit | edit source]
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Yew tree after 22 February 2005 (update)
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Update history[edit | edit source]
- patch 9 December 2024 (Update):
- Three maple trees have been added south of Varrock and a yew nearby has been removed.
- patch 19 June 2023 (Update):
- Increased Woodcutting experience from 175 to 187.5.
- Increased Woodcutting level requirement from 60 to 70.
- Significantly increased chop speed.
- ninja 16 October 2017 (Update):
- Yew trees are now correctly marked as non-members in the Woodcutting skill guide.
- patch 11 January 2016 (Update):
- The yew tree in Lumbridge cemetery is now marked with the rare trees map icon.
- patch 20 October 2014 (Update):
- The top of a yew tree in the Lumbridge church graveyard is no longer hidden by the 'Remove Roof' setting.
Trivia[edit | edit source]
- A yew tree is a coniferous tree, similar to a pine tree. Previous graphic models in RuneScape looked more like broad-leaved trees.
- A strong yew could be found in Lumbridge Swamp, which provides a shortcut for members to the western shores of Al Kharid. Strong trees cannot be cut. With the update on 15 February 2011, the tree looks more like a giant dead tree and has been renamed to strong tree.
- On 4 April 2011, all trees from Falador's south entrance to Rimmington received a graphical update, including yew trees. These trees also gained a 10% higher chance of receiving a bird's nest. Additionally, another yew tree was added south of the cabbage farm, next to the already-existing yew tree.
- In real life yew trees are sometimes found in graveyards, planted next to the entrances. This was done to keep cattle and deer out of the graveyard as yew trees (including the wood, leaves, and berries) are all toxic, and animals keep away from them.
- When elder trees were released, one of the 4 yew trees near Rimmington was replaced with an elder tree.
- Most yew trees are cut from the trunk, but in Prifddinas, the yew trees are cut from branches that stick out of the trunk into the city's platform.
- Yew trees found inside Zanaris still use the old models, whilst elsewhere they have been updated.
References[edit | edit source]
- ^ a b c d Mod Hooli. Woodcutters' Grove & Parcels from the Dead - This Week In RuneScape. Reddit. 19 June 2023. (Archived from the original on 21 June 2023.) Mod Hooli: "If you're hunting down Imcando Pieces, there is bad luck mitigation in place. Every nest you find is getting you closer. Good luck!"
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