What is RuneScape Classic? RS-Classic is a version of RuneScape which was superceded years ago. We've kept this old version online to support some of our loyal players who have been with us since the start, and to offer curious players the opportunity to try it out (as long as they logged in during the two-week open period from 11th November 2009 to 25th November 2009). World 1 is only available to RuneScape Classic players who played before the two-week open period. Note: this version is no longer updated or fully supported. If you are a new player, we recommend you instead play the latest-and-greatest version of RuneScape, which contains all the quests and skills of RS-classic and far more besides, right here! Note: If you haven't played Runescape Classic before 25th November 2009, then you will not be able to log in. You will instead get the message "That is not an RS-Classic account". This is deliberate.

What is RuneScape Classic? RS-Classic is no longer open to new players. RS-Classic is a previous version of RuneScape which was superceded years ago. We've kept this old version online purely to support some of our loyal players who have been with us since the start and want to play the old version of the game they are used to. Note: this version is no longer updated or fully supported. If you are a new player we recommend you instead play the latest and greatest version of RuneScape, which contains all the quests and skills of RS-classic and far more besides, right here! Note: If you haven't already played Runescape Classic at least once in the last 6 months on your account, you will not be able to login. You will instead get the message "Unexpected server response". This is deliberate.

Gameplay New players begin in a secluded area.[23] They are led on a set path where they learn most of the non-member skills needed to succeed in RuneScape. After the tutorial, players have access to tutors located in the towns they explore. These non-playable characters, or NPCs, can replace some basic equipment items if necessary and can give players appropriate information about their respective skills. Skills A player engaging in the Fishing skill.Skills in RuneScape are the abilities that enable players to perform activities in the game. Players gain experience (EXP) in a skill when they utilize the skill, e.g. mining ore trains the mining skill, thereby increasing their level in that skill. As the skill level rises, the ability to retrieve better raw materials and produce better products increases, as does the experience awarded. The total skill level of a player partly symbolizes the player's status in the game. The RuneScape highscore tables can be viewed by all players. Upon reaching the highest available level in a skill, members may buy a special cape, referred to as a "Cape of Accomplishment" or a "Skill Cape", to symbolise their achievement in that skill.[29] Some skills, such as woodcutting and fishing, enable the player to collect raw materials that can be processed into usable items using other skills, such as fletching and cooking, respectively. The items created can be used by the player or sold to other players in game for a profit. Other skills allow players to kill certain NPCs, build their own houses, move around the map with greater ease, steal from NPCs and various stalls and chests located in-game, cook their own food, create their own potions, create runestones and weapons, grow their own plants, hunt NPC animals, and summon familiars to help in combat and training skills.[30]

Welcome to Runescape. This is a full, free online RPG that runs entirely on your browser. There are no files to download. Simply choose a user name, read and accept the terms of membership, select a world, and play away!