Herblore in Runescape FAQ

by: Latona

This is a collection of frequently asked questions for herblore on runescape and helping you understand the skill more. If you have any questions that are not answered here then do not hesitate to submit your question either via email or registering on the forums and sending a personal message. If the question is suitable and relevant it will be added to this compilation for inclusion to benefit other runescape players who may have the same query as you.

1. Can I use potions even if I am not on a member server?
The only potion that can be used on non-member servers is normal strength potions. All other potions can only be used on member servers.

2. Can I get toadflax or snapdragon as unid herbs from monster drops?
No, you may get toadflax or snapdragon herb seeds but you will not be able to get any unidentified herb drops for them. The alternative method to get both toadflax and snapdragon is using tickets to buy them at Brimhaven Agility Arena.

3. How can I get potions as 4 dose potions?
You can simply use one potion on another. The maximum dosage is 4 per potion and if you originally started with two 3 dose potions, after using one on the other you will now have one 4 dose potion and one 2 dose potion. Making 4 dose potions can be useful for training and survival in the wilderness.

4. What weapons can I use poison with?
Poison potions can be used with the following weapons on runescape:
a) Arrows
b) Daggers
c) Darts
d) Spears
e) Throwing Knives

5. What types of poison potions are available?
The following poisons are available on runescape:
a) Normal weapon poison (p)
b) Extra strong weapon poison (+)
c) Super strong weapon poison (s)
d) Karambwan Paste (kp) - can only be used with spears

6. How can I train herblore on runescape?
Herblore is a member only skill on runescape and therefore it can be trained only on member servers. Training herblore can also be an expensive skill to level up, although there are several herblore tips that will help offset some of the training cost. In general, it is a matter of working through the different methods of levelling herblore and finding which is the most effective way for you.

About the Author

Latona is a veteran runescape player and webmaster of this runescape help site as well as submitting several guides and articles including this runescape herblore faq.