Cosmic rune

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Cosmic rune
Released24 May 2001 (Update)
MembersNo
Quest itemNo
Properties
TradeableYes
EquipableNo
StackableYes
NoteableNo
OptionsDrop
ExamineUsed for enchant spells.
Values
Value50 coins
High alch30 coins
Low alch20 coins
Weight0 kg
Respawn time200 ticks (120 seconds)
Grand Exchange
Exchange124 coins (info)
Buy limit18,000
Daily volume12,139,835
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Advanced data
Item ID564
LinkMOID

The cosmic rune is a rune used primarily in enchanting spells. Enchanting spells enchant jewellery, such as rings and amulets, into something that has an effect when worn or operated. For example, when the player casts Lvl-4 Enchant on a diamond ring, the ring will become a ring of life. Cosmic runes are also used for the Lunar spells Astral Contact, Cure Me, Cure Group, and Spellbook Swap and for the resurrection spells in the Arceuus spellbook.

They can be crafted at the Cosmic Altar in Zanaris through the Runecraft skill at level 27 for 8 experience per pure essence after the Lost City quest. They can also be purchased at Lundail's Arena-side Rune Shop in the Mage Arena in the Wilderness, Amlodd's Magical Supplies in Prifddinas after completing Song of the Elves, or from Ali Morrisane after completing The Feud and the Rogue Trader miniquest. At level 59 Runecraft, the amount crafted doubles to two cosmic runes per pure essence. Twisted extracts can also be used to increase the quantity of crafted cosmic runes by 60 per pure essence, requiring partial completion of Desert Treasure II and access to the Scar essence mine.

There is a cosmic rune spawn in the north-western part of Wilderness, on the icy area just south of the members' gate. A total of three cosmic runes spawn here with a respawn time of 1 minute and 53 seconds. This is a dangerous area due to player killers and aggressive ice warriors and ice giants.

Runecraft info

To runecraft Cosmic Runes, you must first complete the quest Lost City.

Requirements
SkillLevelXP
Runecraft Runecraft27 (b)8
2 runes per essence after level 59.
Members
Ticks1 (0.6s)
ToolsFacilitiesCosmic Altar
Materials
ItemQuantityCost
Pure essence12
Total cost2
Cosmic rune1124
Profit122
Profit after GE Tax120

Requirements
SkillLevelXP
Runecraft Runecraft27 (b)12
2 runes per essence after level 59.
Members
Ticks1 (0.6s)
ToolsFacilitiesCosmic Altar
Materials
ItemQuantityCost
Daeyalt essence1N/A
Total cost0
Cosmic rune1124
Profit124
Profit after GE Tax122

Requirements
SkillLevelXP
Runecraft Runecraft27 (nb)8
2 runes per essence after level 59.
Accessible only in the Guardians of the Rift minigame.
Members
Ticks1 (0.6s)
ToolsNoneFacilitiesCosmic Altar
Materials
ItemQuantityCost
Guardian essence1N/A
Total cost0
Cosmic rune1124
Catalytic guardian stone1N/A
Profit124
Profit after GE Tax122

Requirements
SkillLevelXP
Runecraft Runecraft60 (nb)8
Started Desert Treasure II
Members
Ticks1 (0.6s)
ToolsFacilitiesCosmic Altar
Materials
ItemQuantityCost
Pure essence12
Twisted extract16,000
Total cost6,002
Cosmic rune62[r 1]7,688
Profit1,686
Profit after GE Tax1,562
  1. ^ Raiments of the Eye will not multiply the additional 60 runes from the extract.

Money making

The following money making guides are available for Cosmic rune:

MethodHourly profitSkills
Crafting cosmic runes1,032,709
  • Runecraft 27 (59 recommended, 85 strongly recommended)
  • Agility 66 recommended
  • Magic 67 recommended
  • Crafting 75 or Construction 80 recommended
Crafting cosmic runes through the Abyss1,288,618
  • Runecraft 85 (59 or 27 possible, but decreased profit)
  • Mining 21 (70+ recommended to mine through the rocks - optional)
  • Hitpoints 70+ , Agility and Thieving (optional)
  • Collecting cosmic runes184,500 Decent Combat level and Defence recommended
    Prayer 43 recommended for protection prayers

    Spells requiring cosmic runes

    Spell Magic Magic Runes Type Spellbook
    Lvl Exp
    4 9 2Air 1Cosmic 10 Utility
    7 17.5 1Water 1Cosmic Utility
    7 17.5 1Water 1Cosmic 1Mind 10 Utility
    14 19 2Earth 1Cosmic 10 Utility
    24 29 2Water 1Cosmic 10 Utility
    27 37 3Air 1Cosmic Utility
    27 37 3Air 1Cosmic 1Nature 10 Utility
    29 33 2Fire 1Cosmic 10 Utility
    38 55 10Air 1Cosmic 5Mind Combat
    38 55 10Air 1Cosmic 5Mind Combat
    38 55 10Air 1Cosmic 5Mind Combat
    47 58 5Earth 5Fire 5Cosmic Utility
    49 59 5Fire 1Cosmic Utility
    49 59 5Fire 1Blood 1Cosmic 10 Utility
    56 56 30Water 3Cosmic 1 Utility
    57 67 10Earth 1Cosmic Utility
    57 67 10Earth 1Cosmic 2Law 10 Utility
    57 70 10Earth 1Cosmic 5Death Combat
    57 70 10Earth 1Cosmic 5Death Combat
    57 70 10Earth 1Cosmic 5Death Combat
    59 70 1Cosmic 1Soul Combat
    60 70 30Earth 3Cosmic 1 Utility
    63 73 30Fire 3Cosmic 1 Utility
    66 76 30Air 3Cosmic 1 Utility
    66 61 1Astral 1Cosmic 1Mind Combat
    67 63 2Air 1Astral 1Cosmic Utility
    68 78 15Earth 15Water 1Cosmic Utility
    68 78 15Earth 1Cosmic 1Soul 10 Utility
    71 69 2Astral 2Cosmic 1Law Combat
    73 83 1Cosmic 2Nature 4Soul Combat
    74 74 2Astral 2Cosmic 2Law Combat
    75 76 2Astral 5Body 1Cosmic Combat
    76 88 10Fire 5Blood 1Cosmic Combat
    76 88 10Fire 5Blood 1Cosmic Combat
    76 88 10Fire 5Blood 1Cosmic Combat
    79 82 2Astral 5Body 1Cosmic Combat
    87 97 20Earth 20Fire 1Cosmic Utility
    87 97 20Fire 1Cosmic 1Death 10 Utility
    93 110 20Blood 1Cosmic 20Soul Utility
    96 130 3Astral 2Cosmic 1Law Utility

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    Ice giant Wilderness Slayer Cave67 41/62
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    in stock
    Restock
    time
    Price
    sold at
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    bought at
    Change
    Per
    MembersLeague region
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    Cosmic Runes can be bought for pizzaz points awarded from participating in the rooms in the Mage Training Arena.

    Item Telekinetic Alchemist Enchantment Graveyard
    Cosmic rune 0 0 5 0

    Item spawns

    Location Members Spawns Map League region
    Frozen Waste Plateau - south of the gateFree-to-play1Show map Wilderness✓

    Treasure Trails

    Changes

    Date Changes
    14 September 2022
    (Update)

    The item's Grand Exchange buy limit was increased from 12,000 to 18,000.

    30 August 2005
    (Update)

    The item's value was increased from 15 to 50.

    13 June 2005
    (Update)

    The item was graphically updated for a second time.

    1 June 2005

    The item was graphically updated.

    29 March 2004 –
    1 June 2005
    1 June 2005 –
    13 June 2005
    13 June 2005 –
    present

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