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{{otheruses|the attackable [[monster]]|the Elf race in general|Elves}}
{{Infobox Monster
|name = Elf warrior
|image = [[File:Elf Warrior lv108.png|175px]] [[File:Elf warrior (bow) 2.png|80px]] [[File:Elf warrior (spear).png|100px]] [[File:Elf warrior (bow).png|100px]] 
|update = Plague City Part 4 Released
|release = [[20 September]] [[2004]]
|level = 90, 108
|LP = Level 90: 1050 <br/> Level 108: 1060
|experience = Level 90: 561 <br/> Level 108: 574
|slaylvl = 1
|slayxp = 105 / 107.5
|Chaeldar = Yes
|Sumona = Yes
|members = Yes
|aggressive = No
|poisonous = No
|immune to poison = No
|attack speed = 6
|attack style = Level 90: [[Ranged]] <br> Level 108: [[Melee]]
|max hit = 116, 109
|weakness = Level 90: Slash <br> Level 108: Stab
|always drops = [[Bones]]
|examine = Level 90: ''He looks pretty handy with that bow. <br> ''Level 108: ''I don't wanna be at the wrong end of that pike.
}}

'''Elf warrior''' can be found in [[Lletya]] and parts of [[Tirannwn]]. They are featured heavily during [[Regicide]] and subsequent [[quest]]s. They were also seen in the [[Gnomecopter Tours]] for free players. They are sometimes killed to obtain [[Teleport crystal]]s.

==Locations==
*[[Elf Camp]]
*[[Lletya]]

==Strengths and weaknesses==
Elves have high defence and excellent weapons - the level 108 warriors use the [[crystal pike]] (reach of a [[halberd]], speed of a [[whip]]), making them difficult, though not impossible to [[range]] or [[mage]]. [[Guthans]] works well here for their weakness is stabbing. It hits more often so it heals you more often. If you do use this method then it is suggested you bring some food at least. Another popular method to kill Elves is to equip a [[Leaf-bladed sword]] and high prayer boosting armour (e.g. [[proselyte]]) whilst activating the "Protect Melee" prayer (negating all damage). Players can easily recharge their prayer at the nearby altar after a few minutes of fighting, and also take advantage of the elves weakness to stab attacks. The level 90 warriors use [[crystal bow]]s. Melee is recommended when fighting both types. Killing the elves in [[Lletya]] (this requires [[Mournings End Part 1]] to be started) is more convenient than killing those in the [[Elf Camp]] as there is a nearby [[bank]] and [[altar]], which is upstairs in the house where [[Arianwyn]] is located. However, only the elves in the Elf Camp drop charms.

{{quote|''Elves live far longer than humans, and those that choose a military life have decades to hone skills that humans must train in months. As a result, elf warriors are among the most dangerous defenders of any town or city in RuneScape. They wield vicious pikes and crystal bows, but are weaker in the face of stabbing attacks.''|Knowledge Base|Game Guide}}

==Slayer Strategy==
If you have 43+ prayer you can just use protection prayers and restore your prayer points using the altar on the second floor. The ladder is located North of the bank. 
A good strategy for killing elves efficiently (with 68+ [[summoning]]) is to use a combination of a [[Bunyip]] and [[protection prayers]]. Summon a [[Bunyip]] and kill elves in [[Lletya]] (requires starting [[Mourning's Ends Part I]]) until your [[life points]] get down to 400 or 500, then switch on the [[protection prayer]] required for the elf you are fighting. Use the protection prayer until your [[Bunyip]] recharges your [[life points]] to nearly full, then switch back to killing without a protection prayer until your life points are around 400 or 500 again. When you run out of prayer points, there is a [[Prayer]] [[altar]] on the 1st floor (not ground floor) of the eastern-most building in [[Lletya]]. When your [[Bunyip]] has been used up, there is also a bank in [[Lletya]]. For this strategy to be most effective, a player will want a high prayer bonus and high [[range]]/[[stab]] [[defence]]. If a player doesn't have 68 [[Summoning]] for a [[Bunyip]] familiar, then they might try a [[Regen bracelet]] and/or the [[Rapid Heal]] prayer. As far as a weapon goes, the elves are weak to stab attacks so [[Korasi's sword]], [[leaf-bladed sword]] or a [[staff of light]] might be a good choice as those weapons have a fairly good stab attack. Many players however use an [[abyssal whip]]. Though they are weak to stab attacks, [[godsword]]s and whips still usually hit more often than a leaf-bladed sword. If a player could afford it, a [[chaotic rapier]] or a [[chaotic longsword]] would be very useful due to their extremely high stab bonuses.

Some lower levelled players maybe find that the safest method is to use range or mage and use the fences and benches as safe spots. Be reminded that the elf warriors with pikes have a halberd's reach, so [[halberd]]s should not be used due to the fact that they are very slow. [[File:Elf safespot.png|right|thumb|A player using a bench as a safespot.]]

For faster slaying, there is a single Level 90 Elf Warrior on the same floor as the altar so you don't even need to climb up and down stairs. There is also a safespot in the entrace of Lletya, just beyond the bench.

Upstairs there is also a food store run by [[Gethin]]. You can buy [[bread]], [[lobster]]s, [[jug of wine|wine]], [[cheese]], and [[cake]]s there (stocks 10 of each).

Another alternative to complete this slayer task is to head over to the Elf Camp. This area has a fireplace as well as a fly fishing spot. Players can ultimately kill the elves there and stock up on their food supply by simply fishing.

The elves here drop plenty of green charms too. For players that can afford Guthan's, it is wise to bring them here and use it when their health reaches half. If those who could not afford, [[Bones To Peaches]] tabs work great as well. Players can bring a [[Dragon Battleaxe]] for their special which increases [[Strength]] by 20% to help in killing the elves at a faster rate. [[High Alchemy]] spells are recommended here due to the frequent drops of [[green dragonhide body|green dragonhide bodies]], [[green dragonhide chaps|chaps]], [[rune daggers]] and [[rune kiteshield|kiteshields]]. A [[gem bag]] bought with [[dungeoneering tokens]] would be useful as they drop quite a few [[gems]].

==Drops==
===100% drop===
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{{DropsLine|Name=Bones|Quantity=1|Rarity=Always}}
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===Charms===
Only the elves in the [[Elf Camp]] drop charms.
{{Charm:Elf_warrior}}

===Runes and Talismans===
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{{DropsLine|Name=Water rune|Quantity=70|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Fire rune|Quantity=37|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Law rune|Quantity=1-3|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Nature rune|Quantity=12|Rarity=Uncommon}}
|}

===Weapons===
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{{DropsLine|Name=Mithril spear|Quantity=1|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Rune dagger|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
|}

===Armour===
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{{DropsLine|Name=Mithril kiteshield|Quantity=1|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Green d'hide chaps|Quantity=1|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Green d'hide body|Quantity=1|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Green d'hide vambraces|Quantity=1|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Adamant full helm|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Rune helm|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare}}
|}

===Food===
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{{DropsLine|Name=Bass|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Shark|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Lobster|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Sea turtle|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Manta ray|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}}
|}

===Seeds===
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{{DropsLine|Name=Kwuarm seed|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Irit seed|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Avantoe seed|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Toadflax seed|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Poison ivy seed|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Belladonna seed|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Cadantine seed|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Dwarf weed seed|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Cactus seed|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Lantadyme seed|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare}}
|}

===Herb===
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{{DropsLine|Name=Grimy guam|Quantity=1|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Grimy marrentill|Quantity=1|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Grimy tarromin|Quantity=1|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Grimy harralander|Quantity=1|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Grimy irit|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Grimy avantoe|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Grimy kwuarm|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Grimy cadantine|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Grimy lantadyme|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Grimy ranarr|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Grimy dwarf weed|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare}}
|}

===Other===
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{{DropsLine|Name=Coins|Quantity=20, 44, 132, 180, 365 or 427|Rarity=Common|gemw=no|Image=Coins 250.png}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Tiny elf crystal|Namenotes=<ref name=crystal>Only elves in Lletya drop crystals</ref>|Quantity=1|Rarity=Common|gemw=no|Image=Elf teleport crystal.png}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Adamantite ore|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Teleport crystal{{!}}Teleport crystal (1)|Namenotes=<ref name=crystal/>|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare|gemw=no|Image=Elf teleport crystal.png}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Starved ancient effigy|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare|gemw=no|Image=Ancient effigy.png}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Clue scroll (hard)|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare|gemw=no|Image=Clue scroll.png}}
|}
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===Rare drop table drops===
{{Rare drop table}}

==Trivia==
* This is one of the units to have been copied to [[FunOrb]] into [[w:c:FunOrb:Armies of Gielinor|Armies of Gielinor]], although they are 2 different elf warrior units: elf archer and elf pikeman, in RuneScape they are still both called "Elf Warrior".
* [[Chaeldar]] is apparently "Irritated Intensely" by elves and says "Slaughtering them is definitely a good thing". [[Sumona]] also seems to dislike the elves saying that "Their dedication to trees, bushes and music is an affront to me."
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