Did you know that the latest version of RuneScape gets over 600,000 players a day? That makes it one of the most popular MMOs in the world! 

Maybe you’re considering playing RuneScape for yourself but you’d like a few tips to help you get started. 

We’ve put together a comprehensive beginner’s guide for those interested in how to play RuneScape. 

Choose From Runescape 3 or Old School Runescape

Many people don’t realize that there are two commonly played versions of RuneScape. 

RuneScape 3 is the most up-to-date version of the game, with the best graphics and a wider range of skills and quests. Old School RuneScape is an older version of the game, preserved for those who enjoy things as they used to be. It’s the more popular version of the game and still receives regular updates. 

Both games are available for free, with optional membership available and both are set in the world of Gielinor. Try out both to see which you prefer. 

Follow the Tutorials

Playing a new game for the first time can be a little overwhelming. Especially one that’s as large and varied as RuneScape. 

Both RuneScape 3 and Old School RuneScape offer tutorials for new players. They’re fun and easy to follow, so if you pay attention you’ll soon get used to the game. 

The simple in-game guides will help you learn how to play RuneScape and make the most of your time in the game. 

Try a Quest or Two

RuneScape is an open-world game where you can go where you like and do what you please. But a great way to explore the world and get a feel for the controls is to complete some quests.

There are hundreds of quests, ranging from helping a chef make a cake to slaying a dragon.

Cook’s Assistant and Let Them Eat Pie (RuneScape 3 only) are both great starter quests, offering decent rewards and a chance to get a feel for the world of RuneScape. 

Claim Your Treasure Hunter Keys

If you’re looking to level up quickly and with minimal effort, good news! RuneScape 3 offers all its players the chance to participate in daily treasure hunter promotions, with fabulous prizes on offer. This is one of the key RuneScape tips all new players should know.

Free-to-play players get one key per day, while members get two. More keys can be earned by completing daily challenges and quests. Be sure to claim your keys daily.

Another great way to get ahead of the competition is to buy new world coins, allowing you to invest in better equipment and skilling materials. 

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff When Playing Runescape

One thing that sets RuneScape apart from other similar RPGs is that your decisions don’t lock you into a specific path.

Where other games have specific factions or classes which you might lock yourself into with a specific action, RuneScape essentially lets you do what you like. 

Enjoy yourself safe in the knowledge that taking a certain action isn’t going to prevent you from enjoying other areas of the game further down the line. 

Explore Gielinor and Beyond!

There’s so much to see and do in the world of RuneScape! The game is very user-friendly, so it shouldn’t take you too long to get the hang of it. We hope you enjoy playing RuneScape and meeting new friends.

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