Clue scroll



A Clue scroll is a random reward from killing monsters or playing activities. You can only have one Clue scroll at a time, and you cannot receive a Clue scroll through Lootshare. Taking another Clue scroll from the floor is not possible if you already have one. Clue scrolls are the start of a Treasure Trail - a rewarding treasure hunt around RuneScape.

Equipping a Ring of wealth increases the drop rate of Clue scrolls as of 15 March 2011. This ring does not affect the reward though. For help on solving a Clue scroll, see: Treasure Trails Guide.

There are four different levels of Clue scrolls. Higher level Clue scrolls have a wider variety of rewards.

Clue scroll (easy) (level 1)
Easy clue scrolls are usually easy, short and without risk. These clues can be obtained as a drop from lower level monsters, or as a reward from the Evil tree, Shades of Mort'ton (activity), Caskets, or Miscellania.

Clue scroll (medium) (level 2)
Medium clue scrolls are slightly more complex, featuring coordinate clues (requiring a Sextant, Watch and Chart to complete). Killing Guards is the fastest way to obtain a level 2 clue.

Clue scroll (hard) (level 3)
Hard clue scrolls are usually longer and harder. Coordinate clues will always summon a Zamorak wizard (inside the wilderness) or a Saradomin wizard (outside the wilderness). Both wizards are using magic, while the Saradomin wizard can use poisonous melee. Level 3 clue scrolls are usually rewarding, since they include rune items, and the more expensive Treasure Trial rewards (such as Third age armour).

Clue scroll (elite) (level 4)
Elite clue scrolls were released on 4 August 2010. This Clue scroll can be obtained as a drop from various Boss monsters (GWD bosses, Dagannoth Kings, Kalphite queen, the Skeletal Horror, Bork and the Corporeal beast), metal dragons and Strykewyrms.. This level ey are the hardest and most exhausting clues, having the possibility to encounter a Guthix wizard that can poison whilst treasure hunting. The Elite Clues have three types of puzzles that cannot be encountered on a lower level. The Celtic knot, which may also be encountered, asks for patience to solve. The Compass challenge includes a compass pointing in the direction of the next clue, but without the distance. A Scan involves an orb that you need to scan the area with in order to find the next clue.

Rewards
Main article: Treasure Trails

Trivia

 * There was once a bug in which players would be unable to collect their chest after defeating a Zamorak mage. Instead, when the players dug, they spawned another mage. This happened every time they tried.
 * Players can get more than one clue scroll on the ground a number of ways, for example by killing clue dropping monsters, but not picking the clues up, or by pickpocketing HAM members and dropping them. However players are only ever able to pick one clue up at a time.
 * It is possible, though very uncommon, for the player to receive the same clue multiple times in a row, regardless of occurrence.
 * The notes on 19 January 2010 stated that the H.A.M. pickpocket code had been adjusted. This adjustment made it impossible to pickpocket clues until it was brought to the attention of Jagex by players. It was admitted to be an error and was fixed two days later.
 * The Items Kept On Death shows that clues have a value of 1 coin.
 * On 1 July, 2010 Jagex made an announcement in the Behind the Scenes - July about updating and introducing Elite Treasure Trails. However, it wasn't released until August 4, 2010 due to technical issues.
 * You cannot open a clue casket in your POH, when you try you get the message 'You cannot open a casket or solve a clue in this area'- this may be because you are not allowed to drop items in your house during Building Mode, and when your inventory can't hold the rewards of a clue, they'll spill onto the floor.
 * ClueScrollGlitch1.png cannot open a clue casket in the spirit realm.
 * The highest monster that drops a level 2 clue scroll is a Giant sea snake, with a level of 150. While Jellies are only level 78, they drop level 3 clues.
 * It is possible, albeit very time consuming, to work through multiple clue scrolls at the same time by dropping one scroll and picking another up before it despawns. This is impractical, however, as the player must repeatedly drop the first scroll to obtain a second, and a scroll will disappear if left on the ground for 2 minutes.
 * On October 6, 2010 a hidden update occurred saying the level of the clue along next to the name E.G. Clue scroll (hard).
 * The casket counts as a clue scroll: it will say you already have a clue if you try to pick up a clue with a casket in your inventory.
 * There was a glitch which allowed you to have 2 clue scrolls in your inventory by placing the 1st clue scroll far away but reachable, then standing under the 2nd clue cast telekinetic grab and pick up the clue under you. This glitch has been patched.
 * If a clue scroll is lost in the Wilderness, it is possible to run back and pick it up.