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[[File:Balloon_1.png|thumb|A hot air balloon.]]

The '''Balloon Transport System''' or '''Hot Air Balloon''' is one of several [[transportation]] modes in RuneScape. During the [[Enlightened Journey]] [[quest]] it can be used for travel between two locations. After the quest is complete, four more locations are available to be unlocked by completing respective journeys to those locations. The 2006 track [[Floating Free]] plays during the journey.

Having unlocked all travel routes is one of the requirements for getting a trimmed [[Completionist cape]].

== Requirements ==

[[File:Balloon map.png|centre]]

There are currently 6 locations that can be flown to, each needing a specific type of log and [[Firemaking]] level to attempt the flight. The player ''may '''not '''carry over 40 kilograms'' of [[weight]] when using the balloon. This [[weight]] limit does not include the log used to make the journey.

After completing the [[Enlightened Journey]] quest, a player can travel between [[Entrana]] and [[Taverley]]. To unlock the 4 new routes, a player must first start from [[Entrana]] with the required new logs, and navigate successfully through 3 screens to a new destination. Crashing the balloon will result in the loss of the remaining logs, and the need to start again in [[Entrana]] with a new set of logs. Once a destination is unlocked, players may travel there from any other unlocked location, using fewer logs, and without navigating the 3 screens.

{|class="wikitable"
!Destination
! Initial Trip
! Firemaking Level
! Subsequent Trips
! NPC
|-
|[[Entrana]]
| Build balloon (during Quest)
| 20
| 1 Normal Log
| [[Auguste]]
|-
|[[Taverley]]
| 10 normal [[Logs]] (during Quest)
| 20
| 1 Normal Log
| [[Assistant Stan]]
|-
|[[Crafting Guild]]
| 10 [[Oak logs]]
| 30
| 1 Oak log
| [[Assistant Brock]]
|-
|[[Varrock]] - south of Lumber Yard
| 10 [[Willow logs]]
| 40
| 1 Willow log
| [[Assistant Serf]]
|-
|[[Castle Wars]]
| 10 [[Yew logs]]
| 50
| 1 Yew log
| [[Assistant Marrow]]
|-
|[[Grand Tree]]
| 3 [[Magic logs]]
| 60
| 1 magic log
| [[Assistant Le Smith]]
|}

'''Note:''' For each of the 4 new routes that is unlocked, a player receives 2,000 [[Firemaking]] [[experience]]. And going back to Entrana to unlock the other destinations requires 1 normal log.

== Ballooning ==
[[File:Balloon controls panel.png|right|Balloon controls panel.]]

See the quest [[Enlightened_Journey#Ballooning|Ballooning section]] for a review of flying a balloon.

* Each control always moves one "space" forward (horizontally to the right), and either up, down, or without change in altitude.
** '''Drop sandbag:''' moves up two spaces (UP 2).
** '''Burn log:''' moves up one space (UP 1).
** '''Relax:''' moves forward (right), with no change in altitude (RIGHT).
** '''Pull normal rope:''' moves down one space (DOWN 1).
** '''Pull red rope:''' moves down two spaces (DOWN 2).
** '''Bail:''' bails out the player from the balloon flight. (Note: "crashes" east of Falador and west of Draynor Manor.)

== Destinations ==
There are 6 locations the balloons can fly to: [[Entrana]], [[Taverley]], [[Crafting Guild]], [[Varrock]], [[Castle Wars]], and the [[Grand Tree]]. [[Entrana]] and [[Taverley]] are available after completing the [[Enlightened Journey]] quest.

[[Entrana]] is also the main entry point to unlock routes to new locations. A player must start at the [[Entrana]] site carrying the appropriate logs. For the first trip, a player needs to navigate through 3 screens avoiding birds, clouds, buildings, trees, and other hazards. Once the player completes the journey, the subsequent trips do not require navigation and the trip requires only 1 log of the appropriate type.

Due to an unknown update, a tinderbox is no longer required to unlock new routes, but the player must still carry the appropriate amount and types of logs needed to unlock the route.

If you log out during one of these screens, you will have to get new logs and start over.

== Future Destinations ==
There are several rocks that look exactly like the balloon landing sites before completing Enlightened Journey.

In [[Rellekka Hunter area]] there is a snow or ice covered stone landing pad rock in the northeast.

== Walkthrough ==
The following sections show one of several possible methods to get to the final destination.

=== Entrana ===
* [[Entrana]] is the starting point for the [[Enlightened Journey]] quest, where a player begins the construction of the Balloon Transport System.
* As a starting point, there are no screen routes available for Entrana.

* Unlocked upon the completion of [[Enlightened Journey]] quest, subsequent trips to [[Entrana]] require 1 [[Logs|normal log]].
* Requires [[Firemaking]] level 20.
* Entrana contains the [[law altar]] (for making [[law rune]]s via [[Runecrafting]]), spawn points for [[seaweed]], and a [[sandpit]] (for collecting [[Bucket of sand|buckets of sand]]), making it a popular location for [[Crafting#Glass|glass crafting]].
* '''Note:''' [[Weapons]] and [[armour]] are not allowed on Entrana, including [[hatchet]]s.

=== Taverley ===
* [[Taverley]] was made available during the quest, and the screen routes are available at the [[Enlightened_Journey#Flying_to_Taverley|Flying to Taverley section]].

* Initial requirement is 10 normal [[logs]], subsequent trips to [[Taverley]] require 1 normal [[logs|log]].
* Requires [[Firemaking]] level 20.

=== Crafting Guild ===
* Initial requirement is 10 [[Oak logs]], subsequent trips to [[Crafting Guild]] require 1 [[Oak log]].
* Requires [[Firemaking]] level 30.

{| class=wikitable
!width=260|Screen 1
! width=260|Screen 2
! width=260|Screen 3
|-
| [[File:Balloon crafting guild 1 path.png|250px|centre]] || [[File:Balloon crafting guild 2 path.png|250px|centre]] || [[File:Balloon crafting guild 3 path.png|250px|centre]]
|-
| Relax (x3), Burn log (x2), Relax (x2), Pull RED rope, Relax (x4), Burn log, Pull RED rope, Relax (x2), Pull normal rope, Relax, Burn log, Relax.
| Relax, Pull normal rope, Relax, Burn log, Relax (x4), Pull normal rope, Relax (x3), Burn log, Relax (x6).
| Relax (x2), Drop sandbag, Relax (x6), Pull RED rope, Relax (x3), Pull normal rope, Relax (x3), Pull normal rope.
|}

=== Varrock ===
* Initial requirement is 10 [[Willow logs]], subsequent trips to [[Varrock]] require 1 [[Willow log]].
* Requires [[Firemaking]] level 40.

{| class=wikitable
!width=260|Screen 1 !! width=260|Screen 2 !! width=260|Screen 3
|-
| [[File:Balloon varrock 1 path.png|250px|centre]] || [[File:Balloon varrock 2 path.png|250px|centre]] || [[File:Balloon varrock 3 path.png|250px|centre]]
|-
| Drop sandbag, Relax, Drop sandbag, Relax (x2) , Pull normal rope (x2), Relax (x2), Pull normal rope, Burn log, Relax (x2), Pull normal rope, Burn log, Relax, Burn log, Relax.
|| Relax (x6), Burn log (x2), Pull normal rope (x4), Relax (x2), Drop Sandbag, Relax (x4).
|| Relax (x3), Drop sandbag, Relax, Pull normal rope, Relax, Burn log , Relax (x2), Pull normal rope, Burn log, Relax,Pull normal rope, Relax, Pull RED rope (x2), Relax.
|}

=== Castle Wars ===

* Initial requirement is 10 [[Yew logs]], subsequent trips to [[Castle Wars]] require 1 [[Yew log]].
* Requires [[Firemaking]] level 50.

{|class="wikitable"
!width="260"|Screen 1
!width="260"|Screen 2
!width="260"|Screen 3
|-
|[[File:Balloon castle wars 1 path.png|250px|centre]]
|[[File:Balloon castle wars 2 path.png|250px|centre]]
|[[File:Balloon castle wars 3 path.png|250px|centre]]
|-
|Drop sandbag (x2), Burn log, Relax (x5), Pull RED rope, Relax, Burn log, Relax (x2), Pull RED rope, Relax, Burn log (x2), Relax (x3).
|Burn Log, Relax (x2), Pull RED rope, Pull normal rope, Relax (x7), Drop sandbag, Relax (x2), Pull RED rope, Burn log, Pull normal rope, Relax.
|
Burn Log, Relax (x2), Pull rope, Relax (x3), Burn log, Pull RED rope, Relax (x4), Drop sandbag, Pull RED rope, Relax (x2), Pull normal rope.
|}

=== Grand Tree ===
* The [[Grand Tree]] is where most of the gnomes live. It is located in the North-east section of the [[Tree Gnome Stronghold]].
* The balloon landing site is just South-east of the main entrance. This site is close to all the shops and food services of the [[Grand Tree]], 2 banks, both a tree and fruit tree [[farming]] patch, and the [[Gnome Stronghold agility course]]
* It has close access to a [[Spirit tree]] and [[Gnome glider]].
* Initial requirement is 3 [[Magic logs]], subsequent trips to the [[Grand Tree]] require 1 [[Magic log]].
* Requires [[Firemaking]] level 60.

{| class=wikitable
!width=260|Screen 1
! width=260|Screen 2
! width=260|Screen 3
|-
| [[File:Balloon grand tree 1 path.png|250px|centre]] || [[File:Balloon grand tree 2 path.png|250px|centre]] || [[File:Balloon grand tree 3 path.png|250px|centre]]
|-
| Relax (x7), Pull normal rope, Relax (x12).
| Burn log, Pull normal rope, Burn log, Pull normal rope, Burn log, Relax (x2), Burn log, Pull normal rope, Relax (x2), Drop sandbag, Relax (x2), Pull RED rope, Relax, Pull normal rope, Relax (x2).
| Burn log (x3), Relax (x2), Pull normal rope, Burn log, Relax (x5), Pull RED rope, Relax, Pull RED rope, Pull normal rope, Relax (x2).
|}

== Uses of the Balloon Transport System ==

The log payments and the maximum [[weight]] requirement (40 kg) seems a major disadvantage of the Balloon Transport System. Of interest are the destinations where the log payment is relatively painless. The main uses of the Balloon Transport System are in combination with the use of a [[Ring of duelling]] teleport to the [[Castle Wars]] for banking. Typical trips start at the [[Castle Wars]] Bank, which has an entry to the Balloon Transport System close by. A trip can also start at [[Grand Tree]] if a player teleports his/herself there by using a [[spirit tree]] (the balloon is just north-east). 
Examples of round trips to Balloon Transport System destinations, and possible activities are presented in the table below:

{|class="wikitable"
!Destination !! Cost !! width=550|Activity
|-
|[[Entrana]] || 1 [[logs|log]] || Law [[runecrafting]] at [[Law altar]], Buy [[vial]]s, [[Sand]] collection ('''Note:''' No [[weapons]] or [[armour]] allowed, including [[hatchet]]s. [Although the Bronze hatchet on the toolbelt now works])
|-
|[[Taverley]] || 1 [[logs|log]] || Access to [[Summoning Obelisk]], Buy [[vial]]s, Access to [[Tree patch]] and to the [[crystal key]] chest and also [[POH|Player Owned House]] portal, and Choking Ivy.
|-
|[[Crafting Guild]] || 1 [[Oak log]] || [[Mining]] ores at [[Crafting Guild]] & [[Rimmington Mine]] ('''Tip:''' Using the [[Magic]] spell [[Superheat item]] GREATLY decreases the weight for return trips), Berry patch at [[Rimmington]], also [[POH|Player Owned House]] portal. Close to [[Port Sarim]], and the (possible) [[Easter event]]s. Can be used as an entry point into the balloon network in conjunction with a [[clan vexillum]] or charged [[skills necklace]]
|-
|[[Varrock]] || 1 [[Willow log]]|| Earth [[runecrafting]] at [[Earth altar]], Air [[runecrafting]] at [[Air altar]], Access Alternate entrance for Chaos [[runecrafting]] at [[Chaos altar]], Using the [[Sawmill]], [[Woodcutting]].
|-
|[[Castle Wars]]|| 1 [[Yew log]] || Closest to a bank, often used as entry point into the balloon network in conjunction with a [[Ring of duelling]].
|-
|[[Grand Tree]] || 1 [[Magic log]] || [[Tree patch]], Fruit Tree patch, [[Spirit Tree]] Transport System, [[Gnome Glider]]s, [[Gnome Stronghold agility course]]
|}

As one example, a player with 60 Woodcutting can equip [[Boots of Lightness]], a [[Spotted cape]], an [[Earth tiara]], and rune essence at Castle Wars, leaving one inventory space free:

*Cut some willow logs near the bridge that is directly north of the balloon transport area filling your inventory then go on the balloon and go on to Varrock right next to the [[Sawmill]].
*Craft runes at the [[Earth altar]], which is also right next to the balloon. You could also use the [[Chaos altar]] just a little farther away, but its maze means a lot more running.
*Step back out of the Earth Altar and cut oak logs near the [[Sawmill]]. Turn them into [[Oak plank]]s, but leave one space free. Planks weigh less than logs, so even a full load is doable with minor weight-reducing items, such as the [[Boots of lightness]].
*Cut the Yew tree near the Earth altar, or the one on the west side of the Sawmill, to get a [[Yew log]]. Fly to Castle Wars and bank.

Repeat as needed for a much faster way to get both oak planks for [[Construction]], and that always-tiring runecrafting experience, using less time and running energy than other plank or runecrafting options. Alternatively players may stock up on willow logs in advance, and use a ring of duelling rather than a yew log to return to Castle Wars.

==See also==
* [[Enlightened Journey]] quest
* [[Entrana]]
* [[Transportation]]
* [[Balloon Transport System images]]

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imported>Knightkul at 23:23, 2 November 2012