Clue scroll (hard)

For a list of monsters that can drop this clue scroll, see: Clue scroll (hard)/Drop list.

A clue scroll (hard), sometimes called a Level 3 Clue scroll, is a valuable random drop from a large variety of high-levelled monsters. A level 3 clue scroll can be 3-10 clues long. If a player possesses a clue scroll (hard), they must either complete it or drop/destroy it in order to receive a new one of the same difficulty. Clue scrolls are the start of a treasure trail - a treasure hunt that sends players hunting all around RuneScape. At the end of the hunt, players receive a reward of items randomly selected from a specific list, possibly including very rare and very valuable items. Level 3 clue scrolls are usually long and complex, and can give the player puzzle boxes to solve. They can also involve trips to the Wilderness, and fights with a Zamorak wizard, a Saradomin wizard, or the Double Agent. They can offer many valuable rewards in return, including Rune equipment, Third-age equipment, and Gilded armour. It is recommended to loot clues in the wilderness right away, as you lose the casket if you die, but you can keep items with high alch value/drop cheap items to make sure you keep your valuable clue loot if you get any.

These clue scrolls are much harder than the other difficulties, due to the risk of being attacked, and require more quests to be at least partially completed. For this reason many players prefer to complete easy or medium clues. It is recommended to use three or four items and to drop the shovel to help avoid losing the scroll upon death in the wilderness.

Completion of hard clues will give a casket (hard), containing another clue or containing the final reward for the trail.

Types of clues
Please note that it is possible to receive the same clue more than once.


 * Anagrams
 * Challenge scrolls
 * Puzzle box
 * Coordinates
 * Cryptic clues
 * Emote clues
 * Maps

Skill requirements
Certain clues will require items that need a certain skill requirement in order to wear, wield or access. The table below shows the highest skill requirement, in order to complete every hard clue. Quest skill requirements are not noted in this table.

Quest requirements
Some clues require access to areas which may require quests. Some only require to start the quest in order to access the area.

Rewards
Upon completion of a hard clue scroll, the player can get various items, shown below this text.

A list of rewards unique to hard clues can be found here.