Runecrafting

Introduction
Runecrafting, often abbreviated as RC, is a skill that allows players to create their very own runes. The concept is simple and easy to grasp, and is extremely profitable in the long run. This guide will explain everything you need to know about Runecrafting. Generally, the skill is very slow to train, but having a high Runecrafting level will allow you to make hundreds of thousands very usefull runes.

Runes are used to cast spells using the Magic skill. Every spell requires a different combination of runes to be able to cast it, and some of them need multiple runes to cast.

Rune Essence
There is a difference between Rune Essence and Pure Ennces. Rune essence can only be used to craft Air, Earth, Water, Fire, Mind, and Body runes, while Pure essence can be used to craft any rune. Rune essence are obtained from either Bob at the ge or the Zamorak Mage in the Wilderness. Pure essence can only be obtained by trading the Zamorak Mage in the Wilderness.

Runes
The process of crafting runes is rather simple. You require either Rune or Pure essence, with Rune essence to craft only Air, Fire, Water, Earth, Mind, and Body runes; Pure essence is used to craft all runes.

Once at an altar, simply choose to craft your runes by left-clicking on the altar. This will automatically convert all essence in your inventory into the rune that correspond with the altar.

Pouches
To make Runecraftin easier, you are able to buy Pouches. Pouches are little bags in which you can store an amount of Rune Essence. You can buy there Pouches at the Zamorak Mage in the Wilderness for a small price.