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{{Infobox Monster
|name = Skeleton
|image = [[File:Basic skeleton.png|110px]] [[File:Skeleton.png|150px]] [[File:Skeleton Barrows.png|130px]]
|release = [[4 January]] [[2001]]
|update = Runescape beta is now online!
|level = 21-142 
|LP = 240-1120 
|experience = 128-unknown
|slaylvl = 1
|slayxp = ''Varies''
|members = No
|aggressive = Yes
|poisonous = No
|immune to poison = No
|attack style = [[Melee]], Magic (level 13)
|attack speed = 6
|max hit = ''Varies''
|weakness = [[Crush]], [[Crumble Undead]], [[Salve amulet]] [[Salve amulet (e)|(e)]]
|always drops = [[Bones]] ([[Big bones]] for giant skeleton)
|turael = Yes
|Mazchna = Yes
|examine = {{*}} Could do with gaining a few pounds. {{*}} It looks just a bit... underfed. {{*}} Put some meat on those bones! {{*}} Achingly thin. {{*}} Gutless... but fearless. {{*}} Heartless, in every sense of the word. {{*}} Its bones have been bleached by the sun.
}}
'''Skeletons''' are [[undead]] monsters found in various locations around ''[[RuneScape]]''. As they are undead, they are highly vulnerable to the [[Crumble Undead]] spell. The skeleton class is very weak against [[crush]] attacks, and the Skeleton is no different. A [[Salve amulet]] or [[Salve amulet (e)]] provide a [[Strength]] and accuracy boost of +15% and +20% respectively against Skeletons. Many skeletons are aligned with the god Zamorak, but others have absolutely nothing to do with him.

A notable variety of skeleton, [[Giant skeleton]]s generally have significantly higher combat levels and drop [[big bones]]. These skeletons are found in around three locations. Level 79 giant skeletons can be found in the [[Shadow Dungeon]], which can be accessed using a [[Ring of visibility]] at a certain point during the [[Desert Treasure]] quest. Level 100 giant skeletons are found in the [[Lair of Tarn Razorlor (dungeon)]], which is related to [[The Lair of Tarn Razorlor]] miniquest. Finally, giant skeletons can be found on occasion in [[Daemonheim]]. Within the [[Karamja Volcano]], just outside [[Elvarg|Elvarg's]] lair, there are level 45 normal skeletons which appear to be the same size as giant skeletons.

Skeletons may also be purchased at level 70 [[Construction]], to guard a players [[Dungeon (POH)|dungeon]], (see [[Skeleton (POH)]]).

== Special appearances ==
While doing the [[free-to-play]] quest [[The Restless Ghost]], a level 13 [[Skeleton warlock]] will appear when the player picks up the [[muddy skull]]. It has 180 [[life points]] and a max hit of 20. Skeletons also appear across a great number of Members quests such as [[Smoking Kills]] and [[Missing my Mummy]]. There is also a mysterious skeleton which is said to have been spotted around ''RuneScape'' leading up to the [[2008 Hallowe'en event]].

Level 22 '''Skeleton guards''' can be purchased by players to patrol the [[Dungeon]] in their [[Player-owned house]]. It costs 50,000 [[coins]] per guard.

== General Notes ==
Like most monsters in the [[Wilderness]], all skeletons found throughout the Wilderness are [[aggressive]] to all players, regardless of level. The skeletons are known to have a higher rate of dropping some of the less common herbs, making them a good way to make some decent money.

== Slayer alternatives ==
{{main|Slayer assignment}}
In addition to this generic type, when on a [[slayer assignment]], the following alternatives are also available:
[[File:Skeleton chaos tunnels.png|thumb|A Chaos Tunnel skeleton.]]
* [[Skeleton mage]]s.
* [[Skeletal miner]]s.
* [[Skeletal hand]]s.
* [[Skeleton Fremennik]]s.
* [[Skeleton warlord]]s.
* [[Skeleton (Ape Atoll)|Gorilla skeleton]]
* [[Skoblin]]s.

The Skeleton guards in the dungeons of player-owned houses, however, cannot be killed for a skeleton slayer task.

== Habitats ==
There is a very high number of skeletons in the game compared most other monsters. They are found all over RuneScape, in relation to almost any area. Some such locations are:

* In the [[Lumbridge Catacombs Dungeon]] - Level 11. Requires completion of [[The Blood Pact]].
* Near the [[Lumbridge Swamp south-east mine]] (Only During Restless Ghost). - Level 13
* In several areas of [[Edgeville Dungeon]] - Level 21, 22, 25, 45
* In [[Digsite Dungeon]] (both before and after it is restored) - Level 22
* In [[Draynor Sewers]] - Level 25
* In the [[Karamja Volcano]] - Level 22, 25, 45
* In the [[Ogre Enclave]] - Level 22
* In the [[Steel Mine]] - Level 25
* In several rooms in the [[Stronghold_of_Security#Sepulchre_of_Death_.284th_level.29|Fourth level of the Stronghold of Security]] - Level 60, 68, 85
* In [[Taverley Dungeon]] - Level 22
* In the [[Temple of Ikov (dungeon)|Temple of Ikov]] - Level 45
* In several parts of the [[Varrock Sewers]] - Level 21, 25
* In the [[Waterfall Dungeon]] - Level 45
* Scattered across the [[Wilderness]] (levels 1-6) - Level 22
* In the Low-level [[Wilderness Dungeon]] - Level 45
* In the [[Wilderness Agility Course]] - Level 25
* In a large number of rooms in the [[Lair of Tarn Razorlor (dungeon)|Lair of Tarn Razorlor]] - Level 42, 59, 63, 72, 77, 81, 87, 100
* Randomly in the [[Barrows]] - Level 77
* In several rooms in the [[Chaos Tunnels]] - Level 77
* Scattered around the Ruins of [[Ullek]], east of the [[Agility Pyramid]] - Level 94-140
* In part of [[Melzar's Maze]] - Level 22
* Scattered around the [[Wilderness Volcano]] crater - Level 85
* In [[Zooknock]]s cave on [[Ape Atoll]] - Level 142. (aggressive to all players who are not wielding a [[greegree]].)
* In a small room in the [[Senntisten Temple]] after it is restored (location of the [[Altar of Zaros]]) - Level 22
* In several areas of the [[Underground Pass (dungeon)]] - Level 22, 26

=== Location by combat level ===
This table may be incomplete, as skeletons appear in a great many places. Also, a number of the locations have limited access such as being in members only areas, requiring quests to enter, requiring the ability to enter a guild, etc. Consider checking the location's description before going there to hunt skeletons.

{|class="wikitable"
!
Skeleton level
!
Location
|-
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11
|
[[Skeleton (Lumbridge Catacombs)|Skeletons]] are found in the [[Lumbridge Catacombs Dungeon|Lumbridge catacombs]].
|-
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13
|
The mining site south of [[Lumbridge]], [[Restless ghost]] quest only
|-
|
21
|
[[Edgeville Dungeon]], [[Varrock Sewers]]
|-
|
22
|
[[Crandor and Karamja Dungeon]], [[Digsite Dungeon]], [[Draynor Manor]], [[Draynor Sewers]], [[Edgeville Dungeon]], [[Melzar's Maze]], [[Ogre Enclave]], [[Taverley Dungeon]], [[Wilderness]] levels 1-10 north of [[Edgeville]]
|-
|
25
|
[[Crandor]], [[Crandor and Karamja Dungeon]], [[Draynor Sewers]], [[Edgeville Dungeon]], [[Steel mine|Steel Mine]][[Taverley Dungeon]], [[Varrock Sewers]], [[Wilderness Agility Course]], Wilderness [[Boneyard]]
|-
|
28, 31, 38, 40
|
Dungeon of Catolax's Tomb in [[Smoking Kills]] quest
|-
|
42
|
[[Lair of Tarn Razorlor (dungeon)]]
|-
|
45
|
[[Crandor and Karamja Dungeon]], [[Edgeville Dungeon]] in low-level [[Wilderness]], [[Temple of Ikov (dungeon)]], [[Waterfall Dungeon]], [[Yanille Agility dungeon]]
|-
|
53
|
Dungeon of Catolax's Tomb in [[Smoking Kills]] quest
|-
|
59
|
[[Lair of Tarn Razorlor (dungeon)]]
|-
|
60
|
[[Stronghold of Security]] level 4
|-
|
63
|
[[Lair of Tarn Razorlor (dungeon)]]
|-
|
68
|
[[Stronghold of Security]] level 4
|-
|
72
|
[[Lair of Tarn Razorlor (dungeon)]]
|-
|
77
|
[[Barrows]], [[Chaos Tunnels]], [[Lair of Tarn Razorlor (dungeon)]]
|-
|
80
|
Giant skeleton, [[Shadow Dungeon]]
|-
|
81
|
[[Lair of Tarn Razorlor (dungeon)]]
|-
|
85
|
[[Stronghold of Security]] level 4, [[Wilderness Volcano]]
|-
|
87
|
[[Lair of Tarn Razorlor (dungeon)]]
|-
|
94, 97
|
Ruins of [[Ullek]]
|-
|
100
|
Giant skeleton, [[Lair of Tarn Razorlor (dungeon)]]
|-
|
108, 115, 120, 129, 140
|
Ruins of [[Ullek]]
|-
|
142
|
[[Ape Atoll Dungeon]] (Skeletons of monkeys or apes)
|}

== Banking tips ==
Many skeleton locations are far from banks. For players wishing to slay skeletons and bank their drops, consider the following:

* The [[Draynor Sewers]] are moderately close to the [[Draynor Village]] bank.
* The [[Lair of Tarn Razorlor (dungeon)|Lair of Tarn Razorlor]] has a banker. However, using this dungeon requires the [[Haunted Mine]] quest, [[The Lair of Tarn Razorlor]] miniquest, and a 100 coin payment to the banker for each access to the bank.
* The skeleton cave in the [[Chaos Tunnels]] is easily accessed from entrance #1 to tunnels and is thus moderately close to the [[Edgeville]] bank. However, care should be taken in that entrance #1 is in low-level [[Wilderness]] and also enters the cave with rather dangerous [[Gargoyle]]s. The tunnels are a multiway combat area, and aggressive [[Zombies]] in the cave with the skeletons may interfere with skeleton hunting.
* [[Skeletal Hand]]s may also be slain in the [[Meiyerditch Dungeon]] if the player looking for good drops from skeletons.

== Champions' Challenge ==
Skeletons are one of the races who have lesser champions in the [[Champions' Challenge]] activity. To fight the [[Skeleton Champion]], the player must kill skeletons until one drops a [[Champion scroll (skeleton)|Champion scroll]], which is a very rare drop. Obtaining the scroll usually takes several hours of dedicated skeleton hunting, and is best done on lower level skeletons to increase the kill rate as much as possible.

== Drops ==
:'''Note:''' Items marked "(m)" are [[Members|members-only]].

===100%===
{{DropsTableHead}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Bones|Quantity=1|Rarity=Always}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Big bones|Quantity=1|Rarity=Always|Raritynotes=<ref>Only dropped from Giant Skeletons.</ref>}}
|}
===Herbs (m)===
{{DropsTableHead}}
{{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 ranarr|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{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 dwarf weed|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Grimy lantadyme|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare}}
|}
===Equipment===
{{DropsTableHead}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Staff of air|Quantity=1|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Sling|Quantity=1|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Iron dagger|Quantity=1|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Iron helm|Quantity=1|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Bronze arrow|Quantity=1-11|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Iron mace|Quantity=1|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Iron hatchet|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Adamant kiteshield|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Iron arrow|Quantity=1, 12-15|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Iron sword|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Iron scimitar|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Steel arrow|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare}}
|}

===Runes===
{{DropsTableHead}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Air rune|Quantity=12-15|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Water rune|Quantity=2-9|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Earth rune|Quantity=1-3|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Fire rune|Quantity=2|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Mind rune|Quantity=1-25|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Chaos rune|Quantity=3-8|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Nature rune|Quantity=1-3|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Cosmic rune|Quantity=2|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Law rune|Quantity=2|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Death rune|Quantity=1-50|Rarity=Rare}}
|}

===Charms (m)===
{{Charm:Skeleton}}
===Other===
{{DropsTableHead}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Coins|Quantity=1-65|Rarity=Common|gemw=no|Image=Coins 25.png}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Key (Melzar's Maze)|Quantity=1|Rarity=|Raritynotes=<ref>100% drop inside Melzar's maze by the level 22 skeleton with a round shield.</ref>|gemw=no|Image=Key (yellow).png|Rarity=Common}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Bucket|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Cannonball|Quantity=3|Rarity=Uncommon|Image=Cannonball.png}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Wheat|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Tin ore|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Iron ore|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Bronze bar|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Fire talisman|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Uncut sapphire|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare|Image=Uncut sapphire.png}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Spin ticket|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare|gemw=no|Image=Spin ticket.png}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Pot lid|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare|gemw=no|Image=Pot lid.png}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Clue scroll (medium)|Namenotes=(m)|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare|Raritynotes=<ref>Dropped by Level 45 and 77 skeletons and level 80 giant skeletons.</ref>|gemw=no|Image=Clue scroll.png}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Champion scroll (skeleton)|Namenotes=(m)|Quantity=1|Rarity=Very rare|Raritynotes=<ref>Only dropped if access to [[Champions' Guild]] is available and the [[Skeleton Champion]] hasn't been previously killed in the [[Champions' Challenge]].</ref>|gemw=no|Image=Champion's scroll (skeleton).png}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Starved ancient effigy|Quantity=1|Rarity=Random|gemw=no|Image=Ancient effigy.png|Raritynotes = (Monster level dependant)}}
|}

===Potions===
{{DropsTableHead}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Attack potion (3)|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Agility potion (2)|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Antipoison (3)|Quantity=1|Rarity=Uncommon}}
{{DropsLine|Name=Fishing potion (1)|Quantity=1|Rarity=Rare}}
|}

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

<references/>

== Trivia ==
* The level 25 skeletons have 170 LP, 120 less than the level 22 skeletons with 290 LP.
* As of 9 November 2009, various skeletons' combat animations and sounds have been reworked.
* The level 45 skeletons in the Crandor and Karamja Dungeon seem taller than the other skeletons.
* The skeletons in the Barrows did not drop the champion scroll for several years. This bug was eventually fixed.
* When in a player-owned-house oubliette or dungeon when building mode is on, they are called Bones.
* The examine text for the level 100 Giant Skeleton asks the question whether this creature is a ''giant skeleton'' or a ''skeleton of a giant'', suggesting this undead creature may originate from human or giant remains.
* The observed size of giant skeletons suggests that they are merely oversized skeletons as they are, in fact, smaller than any known giant.
* In the [[Hallowe'en 2011 - Deathcon II|Hallowe'en 2011 event]] the player has to choose a skeleton to represent [[Pestilence]] in statue form.

== See also ==
* [[Skeleton mage]]
* [[Skeletal miner]]
* [[Skeleton Champion]]
* [[Skeleton (Lumbridge Catacombs)]]
* [[Giant skeleton]]
* [[Skeleton (Ape Atoll)]]
* [[Skeleton brute]]
* [[Skeleton hero]]
* [[Skeleton heavy]]
* [[Skeleton Fremennik]]
* [[Giant skeleton (Daemonheim)]]
* [[Skeleton (Daemonheim)]]

{{WP also}}
{{Undead}}
[[de:Skelette]]
[[nl:Skeleton]]
[[fi:Skeleton]]
[[Category:NPCs with multiple Examine options]]

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