Lamp


 * See also below for other lamps.

The Lamp is a reward from the Genie random event and cannot be traded or even banked. Do not ignore the Genie, or you may be transported or have your items scattered, instead of receiving the lamp.

Rubbing the lamp gives the option of adding experience to a skill of your choice. The amount given is your current level in the skill multiplied by ten. This is not considered a large reward by most players, as the 500 experience given for a level 50 skill is very insignificant except for Slayer, Prayer, and Summoning. 

Using the lamp
Genie lamps are often used by players to advance skills that are either low or considered tedious to level. Combat skills are seen as a poor use of the lamp, unless one is a pure, as lamps allow pures to gain combat experience without training Hitpoints.

Sometimes, a player may hold onto the lamp until they gain a level, especially if they are close to one. This is because it will give slightly more experience at a higher level. However, retaining the lamp will take up inventory space, as it cannot be banked, and this can be counterproductive when training some skills.