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What is a treasure
trail? It’s a quest, of sorts. Treasure trails begin
when a player receives a clue scroll by killing a
specific type of monster. A few other ways of getting a
clue scroll, such as by thievery, are also possible, and
Shade chests sometimes contain clue scroll. The specific
locations of these monsters can be found by reading one
of the many treasure trail guides found on RuneScape
websites. These guides give specific information about
starting a treasure trail, but none are able to
specifically say when players will received their
treasure or even what that treasure will be, although
treasure trails are nearly always worth the effort.
Players very rarely receive treasure that is worthless
or unwanted.
Clue scrolls and treasure trails are sorted into three
categories, with the third containing the best types of
treasure. The third types of trails are also usually the
longest, with the rewards being the greatest and the
monsters the hardest. Treasures found on treasure trails
are, for the most part, usable by paying members only
and cannot be traded to non-paying members.
There are several types
of clue scrolls. The most common one gives players a
list of coordinates. Using a sextant, watch, compass,
and other equipment, players can reason out the location
and find the treasure. Other clue scrolls are much
simpler, showing players a crude map for them to follow.
Some clue scrolls also tell players to speak to a
specific NPC.
Other types of clue scrolls are a little more
challenging. Some offer math problems that players must
solve. Some are anagrams where players have to rearrange
the letters to spell the location of the treasure or the
name of a character. Still others contain sliding puzzle
pieces that players have to arrange into a picture. Then,
of course, there are the traditional riddle clues that
players have to puzzle out before finding their treasure.
Treasure trail clues often lead to another clue, so
players should be ready to solve any of the different
clue scrolls to advance along the trail.
Treasure trails are one of the most fun and rewarding adventures in the game. Because they can begin at any time, end any time, and result in any number of different rewards, they truly add an element of randomness to RuneScape. Players who enjoy this type of surprise will love treasure trails, and even players who generally don’t like puzzles will find themselves drawn in by the amazing rewards.
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