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{{Infobox Monster
|name = Chaos Elemental
|image = [[File:Chaos Elemental.png|200px]]
|release = [[20 February]] [[2006]]
|update = Updates, updates and more updates...
|level = 305
|LP = 2500
|slaylvl = No
|members = Yes
|aggressive = Yes
|poisonous = No
|immune to poison = No
|attack style = [[Magic]], [[Ranged]], [[Melee]] (Slash)
|attack speed = 5
|max hit = 295
|weakness = [[Ranged]], [[Slash]]
|always drops = Nothing
|examine = <!-- DO NOT CHANGE THIS EXAMINE! This is the actual way that it is stylized -->pUre A cHaOs of crEatuRe!
}}

The '''Chaos Elemental''' is the 14th most powerful monster with a combat level of 305 and 2500 life points. It used to be the strongest monster in the [[Wilderness]], overtaking the [[King Black Dragon]], which held the title for 4 years. The Chaos Elemental held the title for another 2 years and 7 months before the introduction of the [[Corporeal Beast]]. It is currently the most powerful non-[[quest]] monster in the Wilderness. 

The Chaos Elemental is almost always hunted in groups because of its dangerous location, and it is coveted for the [[dragon 2h sword]] it drops, which sells at {{formatnum:{{GEPrice|Dragon 2h sword}}}} coins. It can also drop [[Ancient Warrior's equipment]] and ancient artifacts, which can sell anywhere from 5000 to 40 million coins. However, the rate of the PvP items and artifacts are much more rarer then killing [[Revenant]]s. Some players prefer that the elemental is better as it has some sort of drop worth much more coins then the Revenants themselves. 

On [[1 February]] [[2011]], the Chaos Elemental received a graphical update. Prior to this [[Update:The Wilderness and Free Trade Return!|update]], it resembled a dark cloud with six tentacles and a lavender tint. 

The Chaos Elemental is a superb choice of farming Chaos runes, as it drops the highest amount out of any monster in RuneScape. 

==Location==
The Chaos Elemental dwells in the members-only section of the [[Wilderness]], just west of the [[Rogue's Castle]]. This area is moderately easy to access from the deep Wilderness teleport lever in [[Ardougne]] or [[Edgeville]]. A [[Wilderness Obelisk]] can randomly teleport players southeast of the Rogue's Castle.

==Attacks==
[[File:Ceattacks.png|thumb|300px|left|The different attack types]]
[[File:Fighting chaos elemental.png|thumb|Fighting the Chaos Elemental with Melee.]]

The Chaos Elemental's primary attack, a magic attack, is a series of different colours fired at the target. It also has a ranged attack and a far reaching melee attack that looks exactly the same. They hit a maximum of 284, but it is still suggested that you use [[Protect from Magic]] to reduce the chance of being hit, as it uses its magic attacks most frequently.

It also has two special attacks. The first one teleports players a short space or several spaces away from it. The second attack unequips items that players are wielding, forcing them to take time to re-equip their armour and weapons before continuing the battle.

==Strategy==
{{Main|Chaos Elemental/Strategies}}

==Drops==
As of [[Update:The Wilderness and Free Trade Return!|1 February 2011]], the drops from the Chaos Elemental have been improved, as it now drops [[Ancient Warriors' Equipment]], [[Ancient artefacts]] and [[Brawling gloves]] in addition to previous drops.

===Weapons===
{{DropsTableHead}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Rune sword|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Rune battleaxe|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Dragon 2h sword|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Rune 2h sword|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Corrupt dragon battleaxe|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Corrupt dragon dagger|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Corrupt dragon longsword|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Corrupt dragon mace|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Corrupt dragon scimitar|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Corrupt dragon spear|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Statius's warhammer|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Vesta's longsword|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Vesta's spear|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Zuriel's staff|Quantity=1|Rarity = Very rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Corrupt statius's warhammer|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Corrupt vesta's longsword|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Corrupt vesta's spear|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Corrupt zuriel's staff|Quantity=1|Rarity = Very rare}}
|}

===Armour===

{{DropsTableHead}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Rune sq shield|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Corrupt dragon chainbody|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Corrupt dragon helm|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Corrupt dragon platelegs|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Corrupt dragon plateskirt|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Corrupt dragon sq shield|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Statius's full helm|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Statius's platebody|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Statius's platelegs|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Vesta's chainbody|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Vesta's plateskirt|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Zuriel's hood|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Zuriel's robe top|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Zuriel's robe bottom|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Morrigan's coif|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Morrigan's leather body|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Morrigan's leather chaps|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Corrupt statius's full helm|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Corrupt statius's platebody|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Corrupt statius's platelegs|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Corrupt vesta's chainbody|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Corrupt vesta's plateskirt|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Corrupt zuriel's hood|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Corrupt zuriel's robe top|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Corrupt zuriel's robe bottom|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Corrupt morrigan's coif|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Corrupt morrigan's leather body|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Corrupt morrigan's leather chaps|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}}
|}

===Ranged Equipment===
{{DropsTableHead}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Iron arrow|Quantity=500, 1000|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Mithril dart|Quantity=400|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Rune arrow|Quantity=200|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Morrigan's javelin|Quantity=19-50|Rarity=Very rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Morrigan's throwing axe|Quantity=19-50|Rarity=Very rare}}{{DropsLine|Name=Corrupt morrigan's javelin|Quantity=19-50|Rarity=Very rare}}{{DropsLine|Name=C. morrigan's throwing axe|Quantity=19-50|Rarity=Very rare}}
|}

===Ancient artefacts===
{{DropsTableHead}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Broken statue headdress|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare|gemw=no|Image=Broken Statue Headdress.png|AltValue = 5,000}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Third age carafe|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare|gemw=no|Image=Third age carafe.png|AltValue = 10,000}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Bronzed dragon claw|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare|gemw=no|Image=Bronzed Dragon Claw.png|AltValue = 20,000}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Ancient psaltery bridge|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare|gemw=no|Image=Ancient psaltery bridge.png|AltValue = 30,000}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Saradomin amphora|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare|gemw=no|Image=Saradomin amphora.png|AltValue = 40,000}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Bandos scrimshaw|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare|gemw=no|Image=Bandos Scrimshaw.png|AltValue = 50,000}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Saradomin carving|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare|gemw=no|Image=Saradomin Carving.png|AltValue = 75,000}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Zamorak medallion|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare|gemw=no|Image=Zamorak medallion.png|AltValue = 100,000}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Armadyl totem|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare|gemw=no|Image=Armadyl totem.png|AltValue = 150,000}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Guthixian brazier|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare|gemw=no|Image=Guthixian Brazier.png|AltValue = 200,000}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Ruby chalice|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare|gemw=no|Image=Ruby Chalice.png|AltValue = 250,000}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Bandos statuette|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare|gemw=no|Image=Bandos statuette.png|AltValue = 300,000}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Saradomin statuette|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare|gemw=no|Image=Saradomin Statuette.png|AltValue = 400,000}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Zamorak statuette|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare|gemw=no|Image=Zamorak Statuette.png|AltValue = 500,000}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Armadyl statuette|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare|gemw=no|Image=Armadyl Statuette.png|AltValue = 750,000}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Seren statuette|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare|gemw=no|Image=Seren Statuette.png|AltValue = 1,000,000}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Ancient statuette|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare|gemw=no|Image=Ancient statuette.png|AltValue = 5,000,000}} 
|}

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===Brawling Gloves===
{{DropsTableHead}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Brawling gloves (melee)|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare|gemw=no|Image=Brawling gloves (Melee).png}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Brawling gloves (magic)|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare|gemw=no|Image=Brawling gloves (Magic).png}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Brawling gloves (ranged)|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare|gemw=no|Image=Brawling gloves (Ranged).png}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Brawling gloves (agility)|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare|gemw=no|Image=Brawling gloves (Agility).png}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Brawling gloves (cooking)|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare|gemw=no|Image=Brawling gloves (Cooking).png}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Brawling gloves (firemaking)|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare|gemw=no|Image=Brawling gloves (fm).png}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Brawling gloves (fishing)|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare|gemw=no|Image=Brawling Gloves (fishing).png}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Brawling gloves (hunter)|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare|gemw=no|Image=Brawling gloves (Hunter).png}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Brawling gloves (mining)|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare|gemw=no|Image=Brawling gloves (Mining).png}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Brawling gloves (prayer)|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare|gemw=no|Image=Brawling Gloves (Prayer).png}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Brawling gloves (smithing)|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare|gemw=no|Image=Brawling gloves (Smithing).png}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Brawling gloves (thieving)|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare|gemw=no|Image=Brawling gloves (thieving).png}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Brawling gloves (woodcutting)|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare|gemw=no|Image=Brawling gloves (wc).png}}
|}

===Runes===
{{DropsTableHead}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Air rune|Quantity=500|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Chaos rune|Quantity=100-2500|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Death rune|Quantity=45, 500|Rarity=Rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Blood rune|Quantity=500|Rarity=Rare}}
|}

===Potions/Food===
{{DropsTableHead}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Strength potion (1)|Quantity=1|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Antipoison (4)|Quantity=1|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Attack potion (1)|Quantity=1|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Defence potion (1)|Quantity=1|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Plain pizza|Quantity=3|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Tuna|Quantity=5|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Strange fruit|Quantity=1-6|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name = Shark|Quantity = 10|Rarity = Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Weapon poison|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}} 
{{DropsLine|Name = Stew|Quantity = 10|Rarity = Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name = Saradomin brew (2)|Quantity = 5-6|Rarity = Uncommon}}
|}

===Seeds===
Seeds are usually dropped in assortments of 3 seeds, but only a single seed of one kind is also possible.
{{DropsTableHead}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Wildblood seed|Quantity=1-3|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Avantoe seed|Quantity=1-3|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Limpwurt seed|Quantity=1-3|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Spirit weed seed|Quantity=1-3|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Strawberry seed|Quantity=1-3|Rarity=Unknown}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Tarromin seed|Quantity=1-3|Rarity=Unknown}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Ranarr seed|Quantity=1-3|Rarity=Unknown}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Toadflax seed|Quantity=1-3|Rarity=Unknown}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Jangerberry seed|Quantity=1-3|Rarity=Unknown}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Irit seed|Quantity=1-3|Rarity=Unknown}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Poison ivy seed|Quantity=1-3|Rarity=Unknown}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Marrentill seed|Quantity=1-3|Rarity=Unknown}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Cactus seed|Quantity=1-3|Rarity=Unknown}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Kwuarm seed|Quantity=1-3|Rarity=Unknown}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Harralander seed|Quantity=1-3|Rarity=Unknown}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Belladonna seed|Quantity=1-3|Rarity=Unknown}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Cadantine seed|Quantity=1-3|Rarity=Unknown}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Whiteberry seed|Quantity=1-3|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Lantadyme seed|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare}}
|}

===Other===
{{DropsTableHead}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Coins|Quantity=274-12,000|Rarity=Common|gemw=no|Image=Coins 1000.png}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Bones|Quantity=4|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Bat bones|Quantity=5|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Big bones|Quantity=3|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Dragon bones|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Babydragon bones|Quantity=1-2|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Spin ticket|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare|gemw=no|Image=Spin ticket.png}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Clue scroll (hard)|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare|gemw=no|Image=Clue scroll.png}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Clue scroll (elite)|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare|gemw=no|Image=Clue scroll.png}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Court summons|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare|gemw=no|Image=Court summons.png}}
|}

===Rare drop table drops===
{{Rare drop table}}

==Letters==
{{main|Letters to the Chaos Elemental}}
The Chaos Elemental's letters in [[Postbag from the hedge]] hint at forthcoming updates, in a rather cryptic manner.

==Trivia==
*It is the only major "boss" monster that does not exist in its own "area" or "arena" ([[Dagannoth king]]s live in their cave, [[Kalphite Queen]] lives in her lair, etc.). Though, the [[Wilderness]] could be viewed as quite chaotic at times.
*The examine information of the Chaos Elemental, ''pUre A cHaOs of crEatuRe!'', reflects its chaotic nature. A grammatically correct examine would be "''A creature of pure chaos.''" The chaotic nature of the examine text is also symbolised by the alternating between upper and lower case.
*In Postbag from the Hedge #39, [[Reldo]] states that the Chaos Elemental is related to the [[Balance Elemental]] by some means.{{CitePostbag |url=http://services.runescape.com/m=rswiki/en/Postbag_39|issue= 39|letter= Letter 6 |title=Who is the greatest of them all? |date=21:37, December 27, 2011 (UTC)|name= }}
*In Postbag from the Hedge #41, Postie Pete went through the Chaos Elemental's suitcase and found it to be full of paper. He had previously asked the elemental's actual name, and although the Chaos Elemental teleported, the words on the scraps of paper either underlined or circle with red spell the phrase 'Is Eondethwleaos' when reversed.
*After killing the Chaos Elemental, your adventurer's log will say "I killed the cHaOs EleMeNTal." Which is like the examine text, as it alternates between upper and lower case. After Jagex's Runescape website was updated, this is was no longer visible. However, due to a hidden update, it is now possible to view one's adventurer's log.
*The Chaos Elemental has a skeleton-like ribcage and four skeletal-like arms, which it uses for attacking.
*Killing more then one Chaos elemental will result in the Adventurer's log saying "I killed # cHaOs EleMeNTalS."
**Despite this, if you look, it will say "I killed 14 Chaos Elementals." This may be an oversight for Jagex.
*The Chaos Elemental is not killed often because of the difficulty of it, the slow respawn rate, random drops and it's dangerous multi-combat area (both PKers and the elemental will attack, making it a lethal combo)
*When the Chaos Elemental is defeated, it freezes up (stops moving) for a second or so before blowing up. This might be a glitch as other monsters do not pause up before dying unless you were to attack them after they stopped attacking you.
*The Chaos Elemental has unusual drops for its level, as it drops items such as various bones, food and equipment.
*The Chaos Elemental can use melee attacks at a distance. It is unknown if it was intended or not.
*The best drop you could get from the Chaos Elemental was a Dragon 2h sword until the Wilderness Graphical update, which allowed it to drop PvP armours and weapons. The current best drop you can get now is [[Vesta's longsword]] (though the chances are extremely rare)
*Despite being able to drop the PvP armours and weapons, it seems as though most revenants have a better chance of dropping artefacts and PvP equipment than the Chaos elemental.
*Outside near the border of the wilderness, you can see signs and some have the words BEWARE on them with a picture of a circle with 2 lines on top on each side, this could be a small drawing of the original Chaos Elemental's look: A cloud with tentacles on top.
*Currently, this monster holds the record for having the largest drop table, with 128 different items, not counting different quantities or the rare drop table.

==References==
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