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{{otheruses|the longsword|shortsword|Rune sword}}
{{Infobox Item
|image = [[File:Rlong-sprite.png|A rune longsword]]
|update = Runescape updated (26 July 2001)
|release = [[26 July]] [[2001]]
|members = No
|quest = No
|tradeable = Yes
|lendable = Yes
|equipable = Yes
|stackable = No
|high = 19,200
|low = 12,800
|destroy = Drop
|store = 32,000
|exchange = gemw
|examine = A razor sharp longsword
|weight = 1.8
}}
[[File:Rune longsword detail.png|left|75px]]
The '''Rune longsword''' is a longsword stronger than the [[Adamant longsword]], but is slower than the [[Rune Scimitar]] by 0.6 seconds or one bar. Like all Rune weapons, it requires 40 attack to wield. It is the third strongest longsword available to [[F2P|free players]] after the [[Corrupt dragon longsword]] and [[Gravite longsword]], although it is the strongest non-degradable longsword available in F2P.

Players can make a Rune longsword with the [[Smithing]] skill at level 91 using two [[Rune bar]]s, giving the player 150 Smithing [[experience]].

Before the [[Rune scimitar]] made a popularity breakthrough (in late 2006-early 2007), the Rune longsword was the most popular weapon used by free-to-play players. Players may purchase a Rune longsword at the [[Grand Exchange]] in [[Varrock]]. It can also be bought from [[Scavvo]] in the [[Champions' Guild]] or the weapon shop in [[Keldagrim]] or obtained as a reward from Level 3 [[Treasure trail]] or rarely from [[Shades of Mort'ton]] chests [[silver key]].

{{Infobox Bonuses
|slot = weapon
|astab = +38
|aslash = +47
|acrush = -2
|amagic = 0
|arange = 0
|dstab = 0
|dslash = +3
|dcrush = +2
|dmagic = 0
|drange = 0
|dsummon = 0
|str = +49
|rangestr = 0
|prayer = 0
|magicdamage = 0%
|aspeed = 5
|image = Rune longsword equipped.png{{!}}125px
|caption = A player wielding a Rune longsword.
|absorbmelee = 0%
|absorbmagic = 0%
|absorbranged = 0%
}}

== Dropping monsters ==

{{ItemDropsTableHead}}
{{ItemDropsLine|Monster=General Graardor|Combat=624|Quantity=1|Rarity=Common}}
{{ItemDropsLine|Monster=King Black Dragon|Combat=276|Quantity=1|Rarity=Common}}
{{ItemDropsLine|Monster=Revenant demon|Combat=98|Quantity=|Rarity=Common}} {{ItemDropsLine|Monster=Mature grotworm|Combat=167|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}{{ItemDropsLine|Monster=Black dragon|Combat=227|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}} {{ItemDropsLine|Monster=Dagannoth Supreme|Combat=303|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}} {{ItemDropsLine|Monster=Frost dragon|Combat=166|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}} {{ItemDropsLine|Monster=Spiritual warrior|Combat=115,123,125,134|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}} {{ItemDropsLine|Monster=Ancient ranger|Combat=167|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare}} {{ItemDropsLine|Monster=Bronze dragon|Combat=131|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare}} {{ItemDropsLine|Monster=Iron dragon|Combat=189|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare}} {{ItemDropsLine|Monster=K'ril Tsutsaroth|Combat=650|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare}} {{ItemDropsLine|Monster=Kurask|Combat=106|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare}} {{ItemDropsLine|Monster=Red dragon|Combat=152|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare}} {{ItemDropsLine|Monster=Nechryael|Combat=115|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}} {{ItemDropsLine|Monster=Ivory Gromblod (cursed)|Combat=108|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}} {{ItemDropsLine|Monster=Ivory statue|Combat=108|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}} {{ItemDropsLine|Monster=Undead troll|Combat=74, 100, 125|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare}}
|}

==Combat styles==
{{CombatStyles Longsword}}

==Choice of Weapon==
The Rune longsword is widely considered to be the second-best non-degrading non-members weapon, surpassed only by the [[Rune scimitar]] due to its slightly faster attack speed. However, this belief is controversial because many players consider the [[Rune sword]] (Rune Shortsword), which has the same attack speed as the scimitar, to be superior. Some Runescape players consider the benefits of the Rune longsword versus the Rune scimitar to be dependent upon the ratio of the player's attack and strength levels, with a higher ratio of attack level to strength level making use of the rune longsword more advantageous than the scimitar, and vice-versa. This is dependant on the monsters that are fought, but the difference is largely insignificant. In PvP situations, one may wish to use a longsword in favour of a scimitar in order to land consistent, slightly higher blows, instead of rapid, yet lower blows of rune scimitars. This effect only applies to armoured fights.

Rune longswords may also be more effective against foes weak to [[stab]] (ie chainbodies or dragons), due to its +38 [[stab]] bonus compared to the [[Rune scimitar]]'s +7. The Rune longsword provides more flexible fighting options than the scimitar, so players can vary their training amongst certain monsters more effectively wieldling the longsword.

For example, killing Hill Giants is considered one of the most effective Free-To-Play money making methods outside of PVP. While the most common weapon used to kill Hill Giants is the Rune scimitar (in F2P), the giants are weak against stabbing attacks, a style that the scimitar is effectively incapable of using, and so a sword may be more effective. Another consideration could be made towards the Rune (short)sword, which effectively functions as a fast stab weapon (the equivalent of a stronger dagger), as the slightly reduced strength of the shortsword may be offset by the similar stab accuracy and 20% faster attack speed of the shortsword.

==Shop locations==
This item can also be bought or sold at :

* [[Scavvo's Rune Store]] in the Champion's guild.

==Trivia==
*On [[28 July]] [[2009]], the [[Update:Animation Pack 1|Animation Pack 1]] update changed the appearance and attack animations of the Rune longsword to what it currently is today, along with the [[Godswords]], [[Rune scimitar|Rune]] and [[Dragon scimitar]]s, the [[Dragon Longsword]] and the [[Abyssal whip]].
*On [[23 July]] [[2009]], five days before the scheduled update, the Rune longsword image in the [[Grand Exchange Database]] was replaced by the new model. Players found the image and posted about it in the [[RuneScape Forums]], making it widely known before Jagex removed the image a few hours later. Five days later the image was once again put up along with the official release.
*Like most other swords, on [[12 April]] [[2011]] the Rune Longsword received an update changing its grip when held by a player.

{{Succession
|[[Adamant 2h Sword]]
|Strongest weapon in ''[[RuneScape]]''
|[[Dragon Battleaxe]]
}}
{{Succession
|[[Adamant 2h Sword]]
|Strongest weapon in free-to-play ''[[RuneScape]]''
|[[Rune 2h Sword]]
}}
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{{Rune equipment}}
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