Magic in Runescape FAQ

by: Latona

This is a collection of frequently asked questions for magic 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. What ways can I improve my magic defense on runescape?
On runescape many items will give a magic defense bonus, namely robes. Wearing the best robes that you can (depending if you are a member or non-member) you can also increase your magic defense with jewellery. In addition you can wield a staff or battlestaff. Finally, to improve your magic defense you can train both defense level and train magic level higher to reduce the chances of being hit and reduce amount of damage taken when hit.

2. Can I cast a spell that lowers an opponents statistics multiple times?
No. You may attempt to cast the spell multiple times but if your opponent is still suffering from the affects of the spell then no accumulated affect will take place. A simple example is the confuse spell which lowers opponents attack by 5%. While the affects are in place you cannot cast another confuse spell until your opponents statistics have recovered to normal levels.

3. How can I gets runes to cast my spells?
There are numerous ways that you can get runes on runescape:
a) Buy from shops or other runescape players ingame
b) Make the runes yourself through your runecrafting skill
c) Using your thieving skill to steal from stalls or open chests
d) Collecting runes dropped by various monsters in runescape

4. Are there any good magic tips for runescape?
Magic is a powerful skill on runescape and many people have gathered various tips over time. However, since magic can be used in such a diverse way it is hard to give any specific tip but a list of tips can be compiled. This magic tips list serves as a basic reference point and can be added to if any obvious tips have been left off.

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 magic faq.