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{{Infobox Monster
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{{Monster
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| interwiki = {{External|rs}}
 
|name = Skeleton
 
|name = Skeleton
 
|image = [[File:Skeleton monkey.png|200px]]
 
|image = [[File:Skeleton monkey.png|200px]]
 
|update = Monkey Madness
 
|update = Monkey Madness
|release = 6 December 2004
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|release = 6 December [[2004]]
 
|members = Yes
 
|members = Yes
 
|combat = 142
 
|combat = 142
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|always drops = [[Bones (Ape Atoll)|Bones]]
 
|always drops = [[Bones (Ape Atoll)|Bones]]
 
|examine = It looks just a bit... underfed.
 
|examine = It looks just a bit... underfed.
|cat = Monkey
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|cat = Skeleton
 
|turael = Yes
 
|turael = Yes
 
|immunepoison = No
 
|immunepoison = No
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|rngbns = 0
 
|rngbns = 0
 
|attbns = 50
 
|attbns = 50
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|mazchna = yes
 
}}
 
}}
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These '''Skeletons''' are [[undead]] gorillas found in the [[multi-combat]] [[Ape Atoll Dungeon]]. Players are required to run past them during the [[Monkey Madness I]] quest in order to reach [[Zooknock]]. Players are advised to use [[Protect from Melee]] against these monsters, as they attack accurately and can easily overwhelm with their sheer numbers.
'''Skeletons''' are undead gorillas found in the [[Ape Atoll Dungeon]].
 
   
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They are aggressive to all players who are not using a [[greegree]] to turn themselves into a monkey.
They are commonly killed by players for high rates of [[Ranged]] experience by using [[Red chinchompa|red]], [[Chinchompa|grey]] and [[black chinchompa|black]] [[chinchompa]]. Many players also use various burst and barrage spells from the [[Ancient Magicks]] spellbook to obtain high amounts of experience. Players are advised to use [[Protect from Melee]] against these monsters, as they are in a multicombat area and several can attack at a time.
 
   
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Their tendency to cluster around a player means that they are often a popular choice for players powertraining [[Ranged]] or [[Magic]]. Players who have access to [[Maniacal monkey]]s should kill them instead as these skeletons do not have any drops to mitigate supply costs.
They are a form of [[Undead]], meaning players can use the [[Crumble Undead]] spell to train on them, as well. Players can also equip a [[Salve amulet]] (or [[Salve amulet (e)]]), if wishing to train [[Melee]] on them. Because of this, one can potentially earn vast amounts of melee experience per hour. The [[Dragon 2h sword]] [[Special attacks|special attack]] and [[Ancient magicks]] such as [[Ice Barrage]] can also be fully utilised.
 
   
It is worth noting that these skeletons have the tendency of spawning from the bones they drop. To prevent an overflow of extra skeletons, they will disappear into a pile of burning bones after a short while. When they respawn, they do so with an animation of them coming out of the ground, this is unique among other monsters. The bones cannot be taken away from Ape Atoll, and when teleporting out a message appears saying 'The skeleton bones you are carrying crumble to dust'. Ashes are then left in your inventory.
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It is worth noting that these skeletons have the tendency of spawning from the bones they drop. To prevent an overflow of extra skeletons, they will disappear into a pile of burning bones after a short while. When they respawn, they do so with an animation of them coming out of the ground, this is unique among other monsters. The bones cannot be taken away from [[Ape Atoll]], and when [[teleport]]ing out a message appears saying 'The skeleton bones you are carrying crumble to dust'. Ashes are then left in your inventory.
   
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==Strategies==
==Chinchompa Ranged training method==
 
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'''Ranged'''
To earn (arguably) the fastest [[Ranged]] experience in [[RuneScape]] it is recommended the player wears a similar or identical set-up. '''It should be advised that upon death, ALL chinchompas will be lost, and they will not retrievable upon death. Low levels or people who suffer from lag should consider bringing far fewer chinchompas.'''
 
   
 
As stated previously, skeleton monkeys provide excellent Ranged experience rates when attacked with chinchompas of any kind. High ranged bonus is advisable to reduce the amount of failed attacks. '''It should be advised that upon [[death]], ALL chinchompas will be lost, and they will not retrievable upon death. Low levels or people who suffer from lag should consider bringing far fewer chinchompas.'''
*[[Void ranger helm]] > [[Armadyl helmet]] > [[Robin hood hat]] > God coif > [[Slayer helmet (i)]] > [[Archer helm]] > [[Snakeskin bandana]]
 
*[[Ava's accumulator]] > [[Ava's attractor]] > [[Fire cape]] > God cloak > Any skillcape.
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*[[Void ranger helm]] > [[Armadyl helmet]] > [[Robin hood hat]] > [[Blessed coif|God coif]] > [[Archer helm]] > [[Mitre|God mitre]] > [[Helm of neitiznot]]
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*[[Ava's assembler]] > [[Ava's accumulator]] > [[Ava's attractor]] > [[Fire cape]] > [[Cloak|God cloak]] > [[Cape of accomplishment]]
*[[Salve amulet (ei)]] > [[amulet of fury]] > [[amulet of glory]]
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*[[Salve amulet(ei)]] > [[Necklace of anguish]] > [[Amulet of fury]] > [[Amulet of glory]]
 
*[[Void knight top]] > [[Armadyl chestplate]] > [[Black d'hide body]] > [[Monk's robe (top)|Monk's robe]]
 
*[[Void knight top]] > [[Armadyl chestplate]] > [[Black d'hide body]] > [[Monk's robe (top)|Monk's robe]]
 
*[[Void knight robe]] > [[Armadyl chainskirt]] > [[Black d'hide chaps]] > [[Monk's robe (bottom)|Monk's robe]]
 
*[[Void knight robe]] > [[Armadyl chainskirt]] > [[Black d'hide chaps]] > [[Monk's robe (bottom)|Monk's robe]]
*[[Ranger boots]] > [[Snakeskin boots]]
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*[[Pegasian boots]] > [[Ranger boots]] > [[Blessed boots]] > [[Snakeskin boots]]
*[[Odium ward]] > Book of Law > [[Unholy book]]
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*[[Book of law]] > [[Twisted buckler]] > [[Odium ward]] > [[Unholy book]]
 
*[[Void knight gloves]] > [[Barrows gloves]] > [[Black d'hide vamb]]
 
*[[Void knight gloves]] > [[Barrows gloves]] > [[Black d'hide vamb]]
 
*[[Archers' ring (i)]] > [[Archers' ring]] > [[Ring of life]]
 
*[[Archers' ring (i)]] > [[Archers' ring]] > [[Ring of life]]
*2500+ [[Black chinchompa]]s or [[Red chinchompa]]s or [[Chinchompa]]s
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*[[Black chinchompa]]s > [[Red chinchompa]]s > [[Chinchompa]]s
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'''Magic'''
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Using [[Ancient Magicks]] to kill skeleton monkeys is considered one of the best [[magic training]] methods. Due to the high cost of [[runes]] it is recommended to bring good equipment to minimise the amount of splashing. Note that in some cases prayer bonus should be prioritised over magic bonus.
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* [[Ancestral hat]] > [[3rd age mage hat]] > [[Ahrim's hood]] > [[Mitre|God mitre]] > [[Helm of neitiznot]] > [[Gnome hat]]
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* [[God capes|Mage Arena cape]] > [[Ardougne cloak]] > [[Ghostly cloak]] > [[God cloak]] > [[Fire cape]]
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* [[Occult necklace]] > [[Salve amulet(ei)]] > [[Amulet of fury]] > [[Amulet of glory]] > [[Amulet of magic]] > [[Stole|God stole]]
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* [[Ancestral robe top]] > [[Ahrim's robetop]] > [[3rd age robe top]] > [[Mystic robe top]] > [[Xerician top]] > [[Vestment robe top]]
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* [[Ancestral robe bottom]] > [[Ahrim's robeskirt]] > [[3rd age robe]] > [[Mystic robe bottom]] > [[Xerician robe]] > [[Vestment robe legs]]
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* [[Eternal boots]] > [[Infinity boots]] > [[Mystic boots]] > [[Holy sandals]]
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* [[Arcane spirit shield]] > [[Mages' book]] > [[Book of darkness]] > [[Malediction ward]]
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* [[Tormented bracelet]] > [[Barrows gloves]] > [[Infinity gloves]] > [[Regen bracelet]] > [[Adamant gloves]]
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* [[Seers' ring (i)]] > [[Seers' ring]] > [[Ring of suffering (i)]] > [[Beacon ring]] > [[Ring of life]]
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* [[Kodai wand]] > [[Master wand]] > [[Ancient staff]] > [[Staff of the dead]]*
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<nowiki>*</nowiki>This cannot be used to [[autocast]] Ancients, and its [[Toxic staff of the dead|toxic]] variant reduces experience rates with its [[venom]] damage. Use it at your own discretion.
   
 
Inventory:
 
Inventory:
 
*16 [[Prayer potion]] (4)
 
*16 [[Prayer potion]] (4)
*2 [[Ranging potion]] (4)
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*2 [[Ranging potion]] (4) (substitute with Prayer potions if maging)
*6 cooked food (You do not need food if you stand under the safe stone)
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*6 [[Tuna potato]] (food is not required if standing under overhanging rock, and can be substituted with [[blood spells]])
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*2 [[Antidote++]] (4)
*2 [[super antipoison]] (4) (Hold on longer but you can take normal also)
 
 
*[[Monkey greegree]]
 
*[[Monkey greegree]]
*1 teleport tab for quick exit or banking (if you don't have an Archer ring take ring of dueling for teleport)
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*One-click teleport ([[ring of dueling]] is an alternative)
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*Recommended 1 [[stamina potion (4)]]
 
*Please note that the 20% accuracy and damage is only applied to the primary target. But since chinchompas hit or miss depending on the primary target, the 20% is actually applied to all targets. The 20% accuracy is much greater than the fury so it is recommended to use the [[Salve amulet (ei)]] instead.
 
   
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==Drops==
==Ice Burst/Barrage Magic training method==
 
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{{DropsTableHead}}
As well as training range these skeletons are also great for training magic. This is considered by many to be some of the best magic experience in the game. Ape Atoll skeletons are a fantastic option for training magic as well because they always spawn back where they die. If enough are lured or are with few enough people, there are constantly 10+ skeletons on the pile. This means '''no''' luring is necessary, and the area-of-effect attacks are '''always''' hitting 9 at a time.
 
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{{DropsLine|Name=Bones (Ape Atoll)|Quantity=1|Rarity=Always|gemw=no|Image=Bones.png}}
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{{DropsLine|Name=Skeleton champion scroll|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare|gemw=no|Raritynotes=<small>(1/5,000)</small>}}
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|}
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[[Category:Ape Atoll]]
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[[Category:Undead]]

Latest revision as of 10:21, 8 June 2019

These Skeletons are undead gorillas found in the multi-combat Ape Atoll Dungeon. Players are required to run past them during the Monkey Madness I quest in order to reach Zooknock. Players are advised to use Protect from Melee against these monsters, as they attack accurately and can easily overwhelm with their sheer numbers.

They are aggressive to all players who are not using a greegree to turn themselves into a monkey.

Their tendency to cluster around a player means that they are often a popular choice for players powertraining Ranged or Magic. Players who have access to Maniacal monkeys should kill them instead as these skeletons do not have any drops to mitigate supply costs.

It is worth noting that these skeletons have the tendency of spawning from the bones they drop. To prevent an overflow of extra skeletons, they will disappear into a pile of burning bones after a short while. When they respawn, they do so with an animation of them coming out of the ground, this is unique among other monsters. The bones cannot be taken away from Ape Atoll, and when teleporting out a message appears saying 'The skeleton bones you are carrying crumble to dust'. Ashes are then left in your inventory.

Strategies

Ranged

As stated previously, skeleton monkeys provide excellent Ranged experience rates when attacked with chinchompas of any kind. High ranged bonus is advisable to reduce the amount of failed attacks. It should be advised that upon death, ALL chinchompas will be lost, and they will not retrievable upon death. Low levels or people who suffer from lag should consider bringing far fewer chinchompas.

Magic

Using Ancient Magicks to kill skeleton monkeys is considered one of the best magic training methods. Due to the high cost of runes it is recommended to bring good equipment to minimise the amount of splashing. Note that in some cases prayer bonus should be prioritised over magic bonus.

*This cannot be used to autocast Ancients, and its toxic variant reduces experience rates with its venom damage. Use it at your own discretion.

Inventory:

Drops

Item Quantity Rarity GE market price
Bones Bones (Ape Atoll) 1 Always Not sold
Skeleton champion scroll Skeleton champion scroll 1 Very rare (1/5,000) Not sold