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On release, revenants did not have much complaints; most of the complaints regarding them came from their super rare 100x drop, which many players felt as "artificial". The only reason why they existed was because the [[poll]]s for unique rewards did not pass. Typically, players are excited when they obtain a single, valuable drop, which none of the revenants actually had apart from the [[ancient crystal]] and the original three [[ancient emblem]], [[Ancient totem|totem]] and [[Ancient statuette|statuette]]. Players who obtained one of the super rare 100x drops could be potentially killed, resulting in them losing most if not all of that reward if they were killed. |
On release, revenants did not have much complaints; most of the complaints regarding them came from their super rare 100x drop, which many players felt as "artificial". The only reason why they existed was because the [[poll]]s for unique rewards did not pass. Typically, players are excited when they obtain a single, valuable drop, which none of the revenants actually had apart from the [[ancient crystal]] and the original three [[ancient emblem]], [[Ancient totem|totem]] and [[Ancient statuette|statuette]]. Players who obtained one of the super rare 100x drops could be potentially killed, resulting in them losing most if not all of that reward if they were killed. |
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On [[Update:PvM QoL updates & Wilderness Rejuvenation improvements|an update]] on 8 February [[2018]], revenants gained a massive drop buff as it was determined that players were not obtaining more than the stated profit per hour (which was 2m/h). This also added the [[ancient medallion]], [[Ancient effigy|effigy]] and [[Ancient relic|relic]] to replace the 100x multiplier, and revenants were given a massive drop overhaul, dropping many resource items like [[runite ore]]s and [[black dragonhide]]s. |
On [[Update:PvM QoL updates & Wilderness Rejuvenation improvements|an update]] on 8 February [[2018]], revenants gained a massive drop buff as it was determined that players were not obtaining more than the stated profit per hour (which was 2m/h). This also added the [[ancient medallion]], [[Ancient effigy|effigy]] and [[Ancient relic|relic]] to replace the 100x multiplier, and revenants were given a massive drop overhaul, dropping many resource items like [[runite ore]]s and [[black dragonhide]]s. |
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Immediately after the update, players began to complain about how much resources were entering the game, devaluing other [[bosses]], [[skilling]] and granting players more profit per hour than originally intended. Many players began to compare the revenants to other monsters such as [[brutal black dragon]]s, [[Zulrah]] and [[Vorkath]], other monsters with generous drop tables but had a requirement to access. Since revenants had no requirements to kill and the fact that they were killed much faster, items that the revenants dropped began to crash at an alarming rate. Initially, [[Jagex]] determined that the flow of resources into the game was meeting the expected profit rate that was intended. |
Immediately after the update, players began to complain about how much resources were entering the game, devaluing other [[bosses]], [[skilling]] and granting players more profit per hour than originally intended. Many players began to compare the revenants to other monsters such as [[brutal black dragon]]s, [[Zulrah]] and [[Vorkath]], other monsters with generous drop tables but had a requirement to access. Since revenants had no requirements to kill and the fact that they were killed much faster, items that the revenants dropped began to crash at an alarming rate. Initially, [[Jagex]] determined that the flow of resources into the game was meeting the expected profit rate that was intended. |
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Eventually, more player complaints had Jagex look into the revenants again, from which they determined that only some players were making profit at or above the expected value, while many others were not, in addition to the inflated kills per hour. On 21 February 2018, a [[Update:Revenant Caves: Hotfix|hotfix was implemented]]: |
Eventually, more player complaints had Jagex look into the revenants again, from which they determined that only some players were making profit at or above the expected value, while many others were not, in addition to the inflated kills per hour. On 21 February 2018, a [[Update:Revenant Caves: Hotfix|hotfix was implemented]]: |
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*The quantity of several drops, such as onyx bolt tips, were significantly reduced. |
*The quantity of several drops, such as onyx bolt tips, were significantly reduced. |
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*Revenants in world 345 (permanent [[Deadman mode]]) no longer access the main drop table, now only dropping [[ether]] and the [[bracelet of ethereum]]. Any emblems players had would also be converted into their respective trade-in values. |
*Revenants in world 345 (permanent [[Deadman mode]]) no longer access the main drop table, now only dropping [[ether]] and the [[bracelet of ethereum]]. Any emblems players had would also be converted into their respective trade-in values. |
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+ | The changes made on 21 February caused player complaints on revenants no longer being a viable money making method for the risk involved by being in a multi-combat area in the Wilderness. In [[Update:QoL Improvements & Deadman Permadeath Beta|an update]] on 1 March 2018, Jagex stated that they have "overstepped it a little with the reductions" based on post-change data analysis, and made the following changes as a result: |
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+ | *The chances of rolling on the normal loot table rather than coins have been increased slightly. |
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+ | *[[Ancient artefacts]] are now always lost on death, even if it is the only item in the player's possession. This was done to promote the risk of staying in the caves once the player receives it, and when the player attempts to exchange it. |
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+ | *Previously, the revenant's magic attack would only target one player. This allowed many players to wear a different pair of gloves instead of the [[bracelet of ethereum]], as there is no necessity for it due to safety in numbers. The revenant's magic attacks now target up to ten players that stand on the same tile as the main target, with the change intending to promote players to use the bracelet, which is always lost on death. |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
Revision as of 18:50, 1 March 2018
Revenants are the ghostly versions of creatures slain during the God Wars found in the Revenant Caves within the Wilderness in levels 28 to 34. They are extremely dangerous monsters, being capable of hitting very high and accurately for monsters of their combat levels.
They are capable of using all three forms of combat, with their magical attacks being able to hit up to ten players on the same tile, while having a chance of freezing the player. In addition, their attacks change based on the player's defensive stats and protection prayers being used. They are also capable of healing themselves when their health falls below 50%, though this only occurs a limited amount of times. When it heals itself, a lightning strike can be seen.
Being undead, revenants are susceptible to the effects of the salve amulet and its enchanted version.
Revenants are known for their generous drop table, due to being in the Wilderness, where the player is at risk of being killed by other players in a multicombat area. Each revenant shares the same drop table, though higher levelled revenants have a higher chance of dropping items other than coins.
Revenants always drop some revenant ether, which is used to charge a bracelet of ethereum (which they also drop) to protect the player from a revenant's attacks, and also makes them tolerant towards the player. They also drop various ancient artefacts, which can be sold to the Emblem Trader wandering within the Revenant Caves for a set amount of coins. However, this can only be done in World 318, the official Bounty Hunter world. Lastly, they can drop ancient crystals, four of which are used to construct an obelisk in the superior garden of a player-owned house.
List of revenants
Image | Name | Combat lv | Hitpoints | Defence lv | Max hit |
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Revenant imp | 7 | 10 | 4 | 2 | |
Revenant goblin | 15 | 14 | 14 | 3 | |
Revenant pyrefiend | 52 | 48 | 33 | 8 | |
Revenant hobgoblin | 60 | 72 | 41 | 8 | |
Revenant cyclops | 82 | 44 | 49 | 16 | |
Revenant hellhound | 90 | 80 | 80 | 14 | |
Revenant demon | 98 | 80 | 80 | 18 | |
Revenant ork | 105 | 105 | 60 | 20 | |
Revenant dark beast | 120 | 140 | 80 | 23 | |
Revenant knight | 126 | 143 | 80 | 27 | |
Revenant dragon | 135 | 140 | 87 | 30 |
Drops
All revenants share the same drop list. Higher level revenants have a greater chance of dropping rarer items.
100%
Item Quantity Rarity GE market price Coins 1–100 Always Not sold Revenant ether 1–12 Always 173–2,076
Weapons/Armour
Item Quantity Rarity GE market price Rune full helm 1 Uncommon 20,588 Rune platebody 1 Uncommon 38,473 Rune platelegs 1 Uncommon 37,828 Rune kiteshield 1 Uncommon 32,015 Rune warhammer 1 Uncommon 24,832 Dragon platelegs 1 Uncommon 161,162 Dragon plateskirt 1 Uncommon 161,137 Dragon dagger 1 Uncommon 17,505 Dragon longsword 1 Uncommon 59,317 Battlestaff 3 (noted) Uncommon 24,483 Dragon med helm 1 Rare 58,488 Amulet of avarice 1 Rare 63,834 Craw's bow (u) 1 Very rare 8,049,238 Thammaron's sceptre (u) 1 Very rare 1,288,508 Viggora's chainmace (u) 1 Very rare 2,316,513
Runes/Ammunition
Item Quantity Rarity GE market price Death rune 70–100 Uncommon 14,210–20,300 Blood rune 70–100 Uncommon 25,690–36,700 Law rune 100–200 Uncommon 16,600–33,200 Dragonstone bolt tips 50–100 Uncommon 15,550–31,100 Onyx bolt tips 5–20 Uncommon 41,105–164,420
Resources
Item Quantity Rarity GE market price Coal 150–200 (noted) Uncommon 24,300–32,400 Manta ray 30–60 (noted) Uncommon 33,690–67,380 Yew logs 50–100 (noted) Uncommon 12,450–24,900 Magic logs 10–30 (noted) Uncommon 10,900–32,700 Black dragonhide 10–20 (noted) Uncommon 29,290–58,580 Mahogany plank 10–20 (noted) Uncommon 21,100–42,200 Runite ore 5–10 (noted) Uncommon 55,845–111,690 Runite bar 5–10 (noted) Uncommon 61,840–123,680 Adamantite bar 5–10 (noted) Uncommon 9,520–19,040 Uncut dragonstone 5–7 (noted) Uncommon 65,400–91,560 Magic seed 5–9 Very rare 594,655–1,070,379
Other
Item Quantity Rarity GE market price Looting bag 1 Uncommon (1/30) Not sold Bracelet of ethereum (uncharged) 1 Uncommon 43,265 Revenant cave teleport 1 Uncommon 24,086 Super restore(4) 3–5 (noted) Uncommon 29,838–49,730 Ancient crystal 1 Rare 153,752 Ancient emblem 1 Rare 498,548 Ancient totem 1 Rare 993,362 Ancient statuette 1 Rare 1,994,341 Ancient medallion 1 Very rare 3,980,824 Ancient effigy 1 Very rare 7,974,029 Ancient relic 1 Very rare 15,932,745
Slayer
Item Quantity Rarity GE market price Slayer's enchantment 1 Uncommon [1] 1,661 Mysterious emblem 1 Varies [1] 68,122
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Only dropped while on a slayer assignment given by Krystilia.
Controversy
On release, revenants did not have much complaints; most of the complaints regarding them came from their super rare 100x drop, which many players felt as "artificial". The only reason why they existed was because the polls for unique rewards did not pass. Typically, players are excited when they obtain a single, valuable drop, which none of the revenants actually had apart from the ancient crystal and the original three ancient emblem, totem and statuette. Players who obtained one of the super rare 100x drops could be potentially killed, resulting in them losing most if not all of that reward if they were killed.
8 February changes
On an update on 8 February 2018, revenants gained a massive drop buff as it was determined that players were not obtaining more than the stated profit per hour (which was 2m/h). This also added the ancient medallion, effigy and relic to replace the 100x multiplier, and revenants were given a massive drop overhaul, dropping many resource items like runite ores and black dragonhides.
Immediately after the update, players began to complain about how much resources were entering the game, devaluing other bosses, skilling and granting players more profit per hour than originally intended. Many players began to compare the revenants to other monsters such as brutal black dragons, Zulrah and Vorkath, other monsters with generous drop tables but had a requirement to access. Since revenants had no requirements to kill and the fact that they were killed much faster, items that the revenants dropped began to crash at an alarming rate. Initially, Jagex determined that the flow of resources into the game was meeting the expected profit rate that was intended.
21 February changes
Eventually, more player complaints had Jagex look into the revenants again, from which they determined that only some players were making profit at or above the expected value, while many others were not, in addition to the inflated kills per hour. On 21 February 2018, a hotfix was implemented:
- Dwarf multicannons cannot be placed in the revenant section of the caves; they could, however, be placed in any other part of the cave.
- Revenants' access to the main drop table was significantly reduced, especially the lower leveled revenants. Higher leveled revenants have a better chance of accessing the main drop table.
- The quantity of several drops, such as onyx bolt tips, were significantly reduced.
- Revenants in world 345 (permanent Deadman mode) no longer access the main drop table, now only dropping ether and the bracelet of ethereum. Any emblems players had would also be converted into their respective trade-in values.
1 March changes
The changes made on 21 February caused player complaints on revenants no longer being a viable money making method for the risk involved by being in a multi-combat area in the Wilderness. In an update on 1 March 2018, Jagex stated that they have "overstepped it a little with the reductions" based on post-change data analysis, and made the following changes as a result:
- The chances of rolling on the normal loot table rather than coins have been increased slightly.
- Ancient artefacts are now always lost on death, even if it is the only item in the player's possession. This was done to promote the risk of staying in the caves once the player receives it, and when the player attempts to exchange it.
- Previously, the revenant's magic attack would only target one player. This allowed many players to wear a different pair of gloves instead of the bracelet of ethereum, as there is no necessity for it due to safety in numbers. The revenant's magic attacks now target up to ten players that stand on the same tile as the main target, with the change intending to promote players to use the bracelet, which is always lost on death.
Trivia
- Unlike in RuneScape 3, there are no revenant icefiends, vampyres or werewolves in Old School RuneScape. The models used by these revenants are also simply transparent models of their living counterparts, rather than the ghost-like tail the revenants are often recognised with.
- Initially, revenants were to drop Ancient Warriors' armour much like their RuneScape 3 counterparts had when they were moved into Forinthry Dungeon. Their weapons were not included for balancing reasons; to compensate for this, other rewards were designed. However, the polls for both the armour and the new equipment did not pass. To ensure that revenants would still be worth killing, they were given a generous, but generic drop table as a result.
- Revenants were originally the replacement for player killers between 10 December 2007 and 1 February 2011 in RuneScape 2. They could attack you depending on your combat level and depth in the Wilderness (just as PKers can today) as well as heal themselves, teleblock and freeze you.
Unique drops |
Revenant cave teleport • Bracelet of ethereum • Revenant ether • Amulet of avarice • Ancient crystal
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Revenants |
Cyclops • Dark beast • Demon • Dragon • Goblin • Hellhound • Hobgoblin • Imp • Knight • Ork • Pyrefiend | ||||
Monsters |
Ankou • Green dragon • Black dragon • Black demon • Ice giants • Lesser demon • Greater demon • Hellhound |
Wilderness bosses and rewards | |||||||||
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Bosses |
Callisto • Chaos Elemental • Chaos Fanatic • Crazy archaeologist • King Black Dragon | ||||||||
Other monsters |
Elder Chaos druid • Ent • Green dragon • Lava dragon • Mammoth • Revenant • Runite Golem | ||||||||
Rewards |
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