Beginners' Guide

Welcome

New and returning players will begin on Tutorial Island where they'll be met by Reginald. He'll explain the basic mechanics of the game, including how to move the player character and the camera.
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Get your Animals

First up, you'll need to know how to get around.The Minimap is the adventurer's best friend. As well as showing you the surrounding area, it has two essential functions:Home teleport

This returns you to any lodestone (circular stone plinths found in most major cities) that you've visited and activated. Note that this can't be done during combat, though.

World MapThe best way to find your next adventure. Click the World Map button, then use the filtering options on the left of the World Map interface to find the type of content you're most interested in.

Paths and challenges

RuneScape has a classless progression system and a vast, open world. It can be hard to decide what to do first.If you ever need a nudge in the right direction, the Path System is for you. It will point you to content based on your choice of three categories: questing, combat and non-combat skills.

Click the Compass icon, then select the Path tab to get started.

Daily Challenges are another great way to start levelling up and learning about the array of content RuneScape offers. These tasks can often be completed in as little as 20 minutes, and get you a nice chunk of XP to boot.

Speak to Challenge Mistress Fara in Burthorpe to find out more.
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Where next

The joy of RuneScape is the freedom it offers. Be an intrepid quester, a mighty warrior, a deft artisan...or all of those things!

Got the hang of the free game? Consider upgrading to membership to unlock everything RuneScape has to offer.

Quests

RuneScape's quests are its pride and joy. No 'Kill 10 boars' here - each one is a hand-crafted slice of story, shot through with trademark humour and packed with tasty rewards.

Your Quest Journal is the first stop - click the Compass icon, then the Quests tab.

Here are some suggestions to start you off:
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The Blood Pact

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Let Them Eat Pie

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Free to PlayStop a cultists' plot to unleash an undead horde on the city of Lumbridge.
Speak to Xenia in Lumbridge Graveyard, then delve deep.
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Free to PlayStop a cultists' plot to unleash an undead horde on the city of Lumbridge.
Speak to Xenia in Lumbridge Graveyard, then delve deep.
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