Skeleton (Tarn's Lair)
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| Skeleton | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Released | 22 January 2007 (Update) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Members | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Combat level | 40 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | 1x1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Examine | Put some meat on those bones! | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Combat info | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Attribute | Undead | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| XP bonus | +0% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Max hit | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aggressive | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Poisonous | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Attack style | Crush | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Attack speed | 4 ticks (2.4 seconds) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Respawn time | 50 ticks (30 seconds) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Slayer info | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Slayer level | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Slayer XP | 26 xp | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Category | Skeletons | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 26 | 33 | 31 | 52 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||
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| +0 | +0 | +0 | +0 | +0 | +0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Melee defence | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| +50 | +40 | +0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
 Magic defence | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| +0 | 35% weakness | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 Ranged defence | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| +40 | +40 | +40 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Immunities | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Poison | 0% resistance | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Venom | 0% resistance | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cannons | Not immune | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thralls | Not immune | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Advanced data | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Monster ID | 6448 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Link | MOID | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Skeletons are undead monsters that can be found inside Tarn's Lair, the Abandoned Mine, and around the Ruins of Ullek. These skeletons are unique in appearance and their item drops are unlike their regular counterparts.
Locations
| Location | Levels | Members | Spawns | Map | League region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarn's Lair | 42, 59, 63, 77 |  | 22 | Show map |  Morytania✓ |
| Abandoned Mine (Level 1) | 40 | | 2 | Show map | Morytania✓ |
| Ruins of Ullek | 77, 81 | | 8 | Show map |  Desert✓ |
Level 42 and 59 drops
The following drop rates are provided by Jagex, unless otherwise specified.
The average low level skeleton in Tarn's Lair kill is worth 192.2.
100%
| Item | Quantity | Rarity | Price | High Alch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bones | 1 | Always | 30 | 0 |
Weapons and armour
| Item | Quantity | Rarity | Price | High Alch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Steel full helm | 1 | 8/128 | 143 | 330 |
 | Bronze axe | 1 | 5/128 | 95 | 9 |
 | Bronze knife(p) | 1 | 5/128 | 67 | 1 |
 | Steel mace | 1 | 5/128 | 11 | 135 |
 | Oak longbow | 1 | 3/128 | 31 | 96 |
 | Iron dart | 5 | 3/128 | 30 | 5 |
 | Steel 2h sword | 1 | 3/128 | 354 | 600 |
 | Bronze scimitar | 1 | 2/128 | 16 | 19 |
 | Iron warhammer | 1 | 2/128 | 18 | 103 |
 | Steel kiteshield | 1 | 2/128 | 264 | 510 |
 | Mithril mace | 1 | 2/128 | 119 | 351 |
 | Black warhammer | 1 | 1/128 | 305 | 588 |
 | Black kiteshield | 1 | 1/128 | 773 | 979 |
 | Mithril chainbody | 1 | 1/128 | 922 | 1,170 |
Runes and ammunition
| Item | Quantity | Rarity | Price | High Alch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Water rune | 4 | 5/128 | 20 | 8 |
 | Astral rune | 2 | 3/128 | 196 | 60 |
| Steel arrow | 9 | 3/128 | 54 | 63 |
 | Steel cannonball | 6 | 3/128 | 1,632 | 18 |
Herbs
There is a 2/128 chance of rolling the herb drop table.
| Item | Quantity | Rarity | Price | High Alch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Grimy guam leaf | 1 | 1/256 | 189 | 7 |
 | Grimy marrentill | 1 | 1/341.3 | 185 | 8 |
 | Grimy tarromin | 1 | 1/455.1 | 120 | 9 |
 | Grimy harralander | 1 | 1/585.1 | 284 | 9 |
 | Grimy ranarr weed | 1 | 1/744.7 | 5,262 | 18 |
 | Grimy irit leaf | 1 | 1/1,024 | 1,258 | 10 |
 | Grimy avantoe | 1 | 1/1,365.3 | 1,341 | 10 |
 | Grimy kwuarm | 1 | 1/1,638.4 | 1,814 | 12 |
 | Grimy cadantine | 1 | 1/2,048 | 2,076 | 13 |
 | Grimy lantadyme | 1 | 1/2,730.7 | 1,232 | 13 |
 | Grimy dwarf weed | 1 | 1/2,730.7 | 1,343 | 14 |
Coins
| Item | Quantity | Rarity | Price | High Alch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Coins | 39 | 5/128 | 39 | 39 |
| Coins | 89 | 5/128 | 89 | 89 |
 | Coins | 100 | 5/128 | 100 | 100 |
 | Coins | 12 | 3/128 | 12 | 12 |
| Coins | 53 | 3/128 | 53 | 53 |
| Coins | 12 | 2/128 | 12 | 12 |
| Coins | 84 | 2/128 | 84 | 84 |
| Coins | 181 | 1/128 | 181 | 181 |
Other
| Item | Quantity | Rarity | Price | High Alch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bronze nails | 17 | 5/128 | 51 | 17 |
 | Bullseye lantern (unf) | 1 | 5/128 | 325 | 180 |
 | Combat potion(3) | 1 | 5/128 | 136 | 96 |
 | Fishing potion(1) | 1 | 5/128 | 28 | 60 |
 | Vial of water | 1 | 5/128 | 6 | 1 |
 | Unblessed symbol | 1 | 3/128 | 79 | 120 |
 | Unpowered orb | 1 | 3/128 | 61 | 60 |
 | Gold bar | 1 | 2/128 | 86 | 180 |
 | Iron ore | 2 | 2/128 | 152 | 20 |
 | Ring of dueling(3) | 1 | 2/128 | Not sold | 765 |
 | Unlit torch | 1 | 2/128 | 31 | 2 |
 | Unstrung symbol | 1 | 2/128 | 75 | 120 |
Gem drop table
There is a 2/128 chance of rolling the gem drop table.
| Item | Quantity | Rarity | Price | High Alch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Nothing | N/A | 1/128.23; Never[d 1] | N/A | N/A |
 | Uncut sapphire | 1 | 1/256; 1/130[d 2] | 228 | 15 |
 | Uncut emerald | 1 | 1/512; 1/260[d 2] | 473 | 30 |
 | Uncut ruby | 1 | 1/1,024; 1/520[d 2] | 1,087 | 60 |
 | Nature talisman | 1 | 1/2,730.67; 1/1,386.67[d 2] | 268 | 2 |
 | Uncut diamond | 1 | 1/4,096; 1/2,080[d 2] | 2,439 | 120 |
 | Rune javelin | 5 | 1/8,192; 1/4,160[d 2] | 675 | 1,200 |
 | Loop half of key | 1 | 1/8,192; 1/4,160[d 2] | 9,756 | 60 |
 | Tooth half of key | 1 | 1/8,192; 1/4,160[d 2] | 9,887 | 60 |
 | Rune spear | 1 | 1/131,072; 1/7,800[d 2][d 3] | 11,599 | 12,480 |
 | Shield left half | 1 | 1/262,144; 1/15,600[d 2][d 3] | 65,355 | 66,000 |
 | Dragon spear | 1 | 1/349,525.33; 1/20,800[d 2][d 3] | 38,438 | 37,440 |
- ^ The "nothing" drop is removed while wearing a ring of wealth.
- ^ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 The drop rate is increased while wearing a ring of wealth due to the "nothing" drop being removed.
- ^ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Only dropped if Legends' Quest has been finished; if not, a talisman is dropped instead.
Tertiary
| Item | Quantity | Rarity | Price | High Alch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Clue scroll (easy) | 1 | 1/128[d 1][d 2] | Not sold | 12 |
 | Skeleton champion scroll | 1 | 1/5,000 | Not sold | 0 |
- ^ The easy clue scroll drop rate increases to 1/121 after unlocking the easy Combat Achievements rewards tier.
- ^ Clue scrolls will drop as scroll boxes after the completion of X Marks the Spot.
Level 40, 63, 72 and 77 drops
The following drop rates are provided by Jagex, unless otherwise specified.
The average mid level skeleton in Tarn's Lair kill is worth 198.21.
100%
| Item | Quantity | Rarity | Price | High Alch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bones | 1 | Always | 30 | 0 |
Weapons and armour
| Item | Quantity | Rarity | Price | High Alch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Iron med helm | 1 | 8/128 | 39 | 50 |
| Bronze axe | 1 | 5/128 | 95 | 9 |
 | Bronze mace | 1 | 5/128 | 39 | 10 |
 | Iron spear | 1 | 5/128 | 398 | 54 |
 | Leather body | 1 | 3/128 | 11 | 12 |
 | Iron axe | 1 | 3/128 | 112 | 33 |
 | Iron dagger | 1 | 3/128 | 20 | 21 |
 | Iron dart (p) | 2 | 3/128 | 110 | 2 |
| Leather vambraces | 1 | 2/128 | 9 | 10 | |
| Bronze platebody | 1 | 2/128 | 52 | 96 | |
| Iron mace | 1 | 2/128 | 23 | 37 | |
| Steel warhammer | 1 | 2/128 | 128 | 384 | |
| Steel platebody | 1 | 2/128 | 927 | 1,200 | |
| Mithril scimitar | 1 | 2/128 | 412 | 624 | |
| Black longsword | 1 | 1/128 | 490 | 576 | |
| Mithril platelegs | 1 | 1/128 | 1,276 | 1,560 | |
| Adamant kiteshield | 1 | 1/128 | 2,988 | 3,264 |
Runes and ammunition
| Item | Quantity | Rarity | Price | High Alch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air rune | 9 | 5/128 | 45 | 18 | |
| Law rune | 1 | 3/128 | 123 | 144 | |
| Iron bolts | 7 | 3/128 | 133 | 7 | |
| Mithril arrow | 7 | 3/128 | 42 | 133 | |
| Adamant arrow | 2 | 3/128 | 62 | 96 | |
| Iron arrow | 14 | 2/128 | 84 | 14 |
Potions
| Item | Quantity | Rarity | Price | High Alch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agility potion(2) | 1 | 5/128 | 211 | 60 | |
| Antipoison(3) | 1 | 5/128 | 198 | 172 | |
| Attack potion(3) | 1 | 5/128 | 5 | 7 | |
| Weapon poison | 1 | 1/128 | 232 | 86 |
Herbs
There is a 1/128 chance of rolling the herb drop table.
| Item | Quantity | Rarity | Price | High Alch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grimy guam leaf | 1 | 1/512 | 189 | 7 |
| Grimy marrentill | 1 | 1/682.7 | 185 | 8 |
| Grimy tarromin | 1 | 1/910.2 | 120 | 9 |
| Grimy harralander | 1 | 1/1,170.3 | 284 | 9 |
| Grimy ranarr weed | 1 | 1/1,489.5 | 5,262 | 18 |
| Grimy irit leaf | 1 | 1/2,048 | 1,258 | 10 |
| Grimy avantoe | 1 | 1/2,730.7 | 1,341 | 10 |
| Grimy kwuarm | 1 | 1/3,276.8 | 1,814 | 12 |
| Grimy cadantine | 1 | 1/4,096 | 2,076 | 13 |
| Grimy lantadyme | 1 | 1/5,461.3 | 1,232 | 13 |
| Grimy dwarf weed | 1 | 1/5,461.3 | 1,343 | 14 |
Coins
| Item | Quantity | Rarity | Price | High Alch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coins | 61 | 5/128 | 61 | 61 |
| Coins | 112 | 5/128 | 112 | 112 |
| Coins | 6 | 5/128 | 6 | 6 |
| Coins | 98 | 3/128 | 98 | 98 |
| Coins | 184 | 2/128 | 184 | 184 |
| Coins | 126 | 1/128 | 126 | 126 |
Other
| Item | Quantity | Rarity | Price | High Alch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrow shaft | 12 | 5/128 | 12 | 0 | |
| Amulet mould | 1 | 5/128 | 200 | 3 | |
| Games necklace(2) | 1 | 2/128 | Not sold | 630 | |
| Yew longbow (u) | 1 | 3/128 | 178 | 384 | |
| Silver bar | 2 | 2/128 | 206 | 180 | |
| Gold ore | 1 | 2/128 | 144 | 90 |
Gem drop table
There is a 2/128 chance of rolling the gem drop table.
| Item | Quantity | Rarity | Price | High Alch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nothing | N/A | 1/128.23; Never[d 1] | N/A | N/A |
| Uncut sapphire | 1 | 1/256; 1/130[d 2] | 228 | 15 |
| Uncut emerald | 1 | 1/512; 1/260[d 2] | 473 | 30 |
| Uncut ruby | 1 | 1/1,024; 1/520[d 2] | 1,087 | 60 |
| Nature talisman | 1 | 1/2,730.67; 1/1,386.67[d 2] | 268 | 2 |
| Uncut diamond | 1 | 1/4,096; 1/2,080[d 2] | 2,439 | 120 |
| Rune javelin | 5 | 1/8,192; 1/4,160[d 2] | 675 | 1,200 |
| Loop half of key | 1 | 1/8,192; 1/4,160[d 2] | 9,756 | 60 |
| Tooth half of key | 1 | 1/8,192; 1/4,160[d 2] | 9,887 | 60 |
| Rune spear | 1 | 1/131,072; 1/7,800[d 2][d 3] | 11,599 | 12,480 |
| Shield left half | 1 | 1/262,144; 1/15,600[d 2][d 3] | 65,355 | 66,000 |
| Dragon spear | 1 | 1/349,525.33; 1/20,800[d 2][d 3] | 38,438 | 37,440 |
- ^ The "nothing" drop is removed while wearing a ring of wealth.
- ^ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 The drop rate is increased while wearing a ring of wealth due to the "nothing" drop being removed.
- ^ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Only dropped if Legends' Quest has been finished; if not, a talisman is dropped instead.
Tertiary
| Item | Quantity | Rarity | Price | High Alch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clue scroll (medium) | 1 | 1/128[d 1][d 2] | Not sold | 12 | |
| Skeleton champion scroll | 1 | 1/5,000 | Not sold | 0 |
- ^ The medium clue scroll drop rate increases to 1/121 after unlocking the medium Combat Achievements rewards tier.
- ^ Clue scrolls will drop as scroll boxes after the completion of X Marks the Spot.
Level 81 and 87 drops
The following drop rates are provided by Jagex, unless otherwise specified.
The average high level skeleton in Tarn's Lair kill is worth 462.84.
100%
| Item | Quantity | Rarity | Price | High Alch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bones | 1 | Always | 30 | 0 |
Weapons and armour
| Item | Quantity | Rarity | Price | High Alch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron kiteshield | 1 | 8/128 | 51 | 142 | |
| Bronze full helm | 1 | 5/128 | 73 | 26 | |
| Bronze plateskirt | 1 | 5/128 | 75 | 48 | |
| Iron warhammer | 1 | 5/128 | 18 | 103 |
| Steel dagger | 1 | 5/128 | 120 | 75 | |
| Steel spear | 1 | 5/128 | 515 | 195 | |
| Shortbow | 1 | 3/128 | 53 | 30 | |
| Iron battleaxe | 1 | 3/128 | 19 | 109 | |
| Iron scimitar | 1 | 2/128 | 21 | 67 | |
| Steel axe | 1 | 2/128 | 150 | 120 | |
| Steel chainbody | 1 | 2/128 | 203 | 450 | |
| Mithril mace | 1 | 2/128 | 119 | 351 |
| Magic staff | 1 | 1/128 | 281 | 120 | |
| Black longsword | 1 | 1/128 | 490 | 576 | |
| Steel full helm | 1 | 1/128 | 143 | 330 |
| Steel kiteshield | 1 | 1/128 | 264 | 510 |
| Mithril med helm | 1 | 1/128 | 200 | 468 | |
| Mithril sq shield | 1 | 1/128 | 608 | 936 | |
| Adamant battleaxe | 1 | 1/128 | 2,274 | 2,496 | |
| Rune scimitar | 1 | 1/128 | 15,044 | 15,360 |
Runes and ammunition
| Item | Quantity | Rarity | Price | High Alch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood rune | 3 | 3/128 | 1,122 | 720 | |
| Steel arrow | 11 | 2/128 | 66 | 77 |
| Steel bolts (p+) | 2 | 3/128 | 612 | 8 | |
| Steel javelin(p+) | 2 | 3/128 | 32 | 28 | |
| Silver bolts | 5 | 3/128 | 45 | 15 | |
| Adamant arrow | 4 | 2/128 | 124 | 192 |
Herbs
There is a 5/128 chance of rolling the herb drop table.
| Item | Quantity | Rarity | Price | High Alch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grimy guam leaf | 1 | 1/102.4 | 189 | 7 |
| Grimy marrentill | 1 | 1/136.5 | 185 | 8 |
| Grimy tarromin | 1 | 1/182 | 120 | 9 |
| Grimy harralander | 1 | 1/234.1 | 284 | 9 |
| Grimy ranarr weed | 1 | 1/297.9 | 5,262 | 18 |
| Grimy irit leaf | 1 | 1/409.6 | 1,258 | 10 |
| Grimy avantoe | 1 | 1/546.1 | 1,341 | 10 |
| Grimy kwuarm | 1 | 1/655.4 | 1,814 | 12 |
| Grimy cadantine | 1 | 1/819.2 | 2,076 | 13 |
| Grimy lantadyme | 1 | 1/1,092.3 | 1,232 | 13 |
| Grimy dwarf weed | 1 | 1/1,092.3 | 1,343 | 14 |
Coins
| Item | Quantity | Rarity | Price | High Alch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coins | 17 | 5/128 | 17 | 17 |
| Coins | 41 | 5/128 | 41 | 41 |
| Coins | 142 | 5/128 | 142 | 142 |
| Coins | 206 | 3/128 | 206 | 206 |
| Coins | 106 | 2/128 | 106 | 106 |
| Coins | 323 | 1/128 | 323 | 323 |
Other
| Item | Quantity | Rarity | Price | High Alch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel studs | 6 | 5/128 | 1,680 | 540 | |
| Steel nails | 12 | 5/128 | 408 | 12 | |
| Candle | 1 | 5/128 | 406 | 1 | |
| Strength potion(3) | 1 | 5/128 | 67 | 7 | |
| Knife | 1 | 3/128 | 99 | 3 | |
| Gold ore | 1 | 2/128 | 144 | 90 | |
| Adamantite bar | 1 | 2/128 | 1,851 | 384 | |
| Sapphire ring | 1 | 2/128 | 414 | 540 |
Gem drop table
There is a 2/128 chance of rolling the gem drop table.
| Item | Quantity | Rarity | Price | High Alch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nothing | N/A | 1/128.23; Never[d 1] | N/A | N/A |
| Uncut sapphire | 1 | 1/256; 1/130[d 2] | 228 | 15 |
| Uncut emerald | 1 | 1/512; 1/260[d 2] | 473 | 30 |
| Uncut ruby | 1 | 1/1,024; 1/520[d 2] | 1,087 | 60 |
| Nature talisman | 1 | 1/2,730.67; 1/1,386.67[d 2] | 268 | 2 |
| Uncut diamond | 1 | 1/4,096; 1/2,080[d 2] | 2,439 | 120 |
| Rune javelin | 5 | 1/8,192; 1/4,160[d 2] | 675 | 1,200 |
| Loop half of key | 1 | 1/8,192; 1/4,160[d 2] | 9,756 | 60 |
| Tooth half of key | 1 | 1/8,192; 1/4,160[d 2] | 9,887 | 60 |
| Rune spear | 1 | 1/131,072; 1/7,800[d 2][d 3] | 11,599 | 12,480 |
| Shield left half | 1 | 1/262,144; 1/15,600[d 2][d 3] | 65,355 | 66,000 |
| Dragon spear | 1 | 1/349,525.33; 1/20,800[d 2][d 3] | 38,438 | 37,440 |
- ^ The "nothing" drop is removed while wearing a ring of wealth.
- ^ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 The drop rate is increased while wearing a ring of wealth due to the "nothing" drop being removed.
- ^ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Only dropped if Legends' Quest has been finished; if not, a talisman is dropped instead.
Tertiary
| Item | Quantity | Rarity | Price | High Alch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clue scroll (medium) | 1 | 1/128[d 1][d 2] | Not sold | 12 | |
| Skeleton champion scroll | 1 | 1/5,000 | Not sold | 0 |
- ^ The medium clue scroll drop rate increases to 1/121 after unlocking the medium Combat Achievements rewards tier.
- ^ Clue scrolls will drop as scroll boxes after the completion of X Marks the Spot.
Changes
| Date | Changes |
|---|---|
| 25 June 2025 (Update) |
Skeletons in Tarn's Lair now have a 35% elemental weakness to earth spells. |
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