Greetings! We’re all fired up this week, because the long-awaited Firemaking update is finally here! We’ve also got the usual selection of changes and fixes, as well as a brand new slayer resource dungeon. Full steam ahead!
Incense Burners
We’ve been aware for some time that Firemaking just isn’t as exciting as the other skills, and a large part of the problem is that training it doesn't feel worthwhile. That’s why the biggest part of the new Firemaking update is the addition of incense burners.
Incense burners must be filled with incense sticks. When these sticks are lit, they release a variety of beneficial effects for 10 minutes. This effect can be extended up to 60 minutes by lighting more.
Each type of incense has a different buff which increases in potency every 10 minutes from level 1 to 4. Overloading the incense burner consumes 6 sticks but instantly provides the maximum potency.
To begin with you can only light one type of incense at a time. This limit is expanded to two types at Lv71 Firemaking and three types at lv95. If you light a second type of incense when you are below the required level to do so, the original burner effect will be overwritten by the new one.
So, how do you craft an incense stick? Just follow these three easy steps. First, you’ll need to whittle down some logs into sticks. Then, you’ll need to add either impious, accursed, or infernal ashes. Finally, add the required herbs. Hey presto! Now you’re ready to try out incense burning.
Here are the new incense sticks and their effects:
Fire Spirits Improvements
Incense Burners aren’t the only change we’re making to Firemaking. We’re also making some QoL changes to fire spirits.
New Slayer Resource Dungeon
We always knew the Slayer Tower was a bit rickety, but we never expected to find a fully stocked resource dungeon in the foundations! The new resource dungeon requires 100 dungeoneering to enter and features 4 chambers full of abyssal demons and dark beasts. To keep things fair, you’ll only be able to use cannons on the dark beasts. Not in the mood to walk all the way to Morytania? No worries - the Dungeoneering Achievement Cape, abyssal demon masks and dark beast masks all include a teleport to the new dungeon.
Nex: Angel of Death Changes and Fixes
We thought it was about time to give our favourite Zarosian general some love, so this update is bringing some much needed updates to the Nex: AoD boss fight.
Other PvM Fixes
Patch Notes
As always, if you’re interested in lifting the curtain and finding out more about this week’s update, you can see the documentation for the latest update here.
Bafta Game Awards
Pokemon Go is, like, a cultural phenomenon. Fortnite is, like, another cultural phenomenon. Roblox? The kids love it. Clash Royale? Mobile royalty. Brawl Stars? We can’t stop playing! So as much as we like to indulge our friendly rivalry with Old School RuneScape, we shall momentarily doff our hats to our retrograde colleagues in recognition of Old School RuneScape Mobile being nominated to compete against the above titles in the EE Mobile Game of The Year gong at the 2019 BAFTA Game Awards.
It’s the only award decided by public vote and if you like, you can chuck OSRS Mobile a nomination, via this link. Voting closes on March 29th and is limited to UK residents. If nothing else we think it would be amusing for an 18-year-old game to win an award against such incredible – and modern – competition.
Winter Sweepstake Winner
Remember our Winter Sweepstake that gave you a chance to win a Chillblast Gaming PC & 6 months of RuneScape membership. Well, time’s up and the lucky Scaper is...
Ranger Hewki - Congratulations! We'll contact you shortly through your in-game inbox as well as the email address you used to enter the competition. You'll get seven days to claim your prize by replying to either of these messages. If it's not claimed within this time, another winner will be chosen.
We’d like to thank each and everyone of you who participated in this giveaway. If your name isn’t up there don’t fret, we’ve got lots of other surprises on the way this year. And in the meantime, don’t forget that each week, we offer 3 Bonds to one of you who participates in our #FreeStuffFriday competition on Twitter. So, since we guess you wouldn’t say no to some sweet Bonds, be sure to give us a follow on @RuneScape.
LootScape
Our live streams are always a great opportunity to grab some awesome in-game prizes. Each and every stream watched will give you a guaranteed random drop from one of the following: Prismatic small fallen star, Prismatic medium fallen star, Prismatic small lamp, Prismatic medium lamp, Spirit Ruby, Spirit Diamond, Advanced Pulse Core, Spring, Silverhawk down, Medium DG Token Box, Small DG Token Box, Uncut Dragonstone, Large Cash Bag, Medium Cash Bag or Small Cash Bag.
Postie Pete has returned to Burthorpe! To celebrate the hard work of our favourite bony parcelmeister, each LootScape in March will award you an extra parcel (uncommon or better). This will be the last week Postie Pete will grant you that extra parcel. After that, our LootScape will update with another round of amazing rewards, and oh boy we’ve got a great one (or several…) for you!
Exciting isn’t it?! So don’t wait up - connect your RS account to your Twitch account and find out more here. Once that’s done, have fun and watch our streams during the day for a guaranteed drop.
Live streams this week
Each week, we host developer Q&As, exclusive in-game first looks and more. And it’s all live on our Twitch channel, join us! Missed a stream? Don’t worry, we keep them all on our YouTube channel. Be sure to Subscribe to be the first to know.
Tuesday, March 26th – 17:00 UTC (Game Time) – Big Questions Q&A
You’ve got questions? We have answers! You’ve been requesting more opportunities to exchange with us on current projects, or address all kinds of questions that could arise during your adventures in Gielinor. Well, now’s the time: join us for a full hour of Q&A on the sofas! We will also be calling for questions on Facebook, Twitter and Discord, keep an eye out.
LootScape will be enabled (see all details above).
Sunday, March 31st – 18:00 UTC (Game Time) – PvM with Mod Lee: Helwyr Boss Mass
Our resident PvM expert Mod Lee knows no fear and he’s ready to take you all on another round of boss mass this Sunday. From Vorago to the Kalphite King, the Corporeal Beast, the Angel of Death, if you’ve got a set to complete, an achievement to unlock, or simply want to hang out with friends and slay some, this is the place and time!
LootScape will be enabled (see all details above).
Pink skirts Events
Of course, adventures continue in Gielinor even when we're too busy (PKing) creating the adventures of tomorrow. Our PMods are here to welcome you in a range of PvM Boss Masses, Events and Q&As each week. Check out all the community events organised by the Pink Skirts on their official schedule here
The RuneScape Team