Skill pure



A skill pure, also known as a skiller, is a player that develops non-combat skills to an extraordinary level while keeping combat skills low. Skill pures are often criticized for being "pointless" as compared to building up the same level of supporting skills on a combat character, although the choice of a skill pure is a self-imposed challenge. It is assumed that skill pures are not a player's first account, therefore they are commonly asked "What is your main account's level?" or questions similar. Certain skill pures only attain one or two high leveled skill(s), while overall skillers have higher leveled skills that have no relation to combat. For example: One skill pure may have level 80 Fishing and do nothing but that to make money, while another skill pure will have level 80 Fishing, Woodcutting, Firemaking, and Cooking. There are some cases where some skill pures are mistaken as a bot collecting resources using a macroing program, but a meaningful name and some unusual kit generally counters that. As long as you do not infringe the Rules of Runescape, your account is safe.

Free-Play or Membership
When an account is made, it is in the Free-Play state. There are many free-play skillers that decide to stay in this state, rather than pay money to become a member. Free-play skill pures are more difficult to train because of very limited resources and are restrained to train certain skills. These players enjoy the free version of the game and can be easily spotted while adventuring in non-member worlds. A member skill pure has many more opportunities to train their non-combat skills. New mini-games, locations, quests, and clothing allow them to experience the game to its potential. Subscribing skill pures have more ways to make money through training profitable skills such as Hunter or Farming.

Quests
These Quests are possible to complete while being and remaining level 3 combat. Food and Rings of Recoil may be necessary to complete several of these quests.

Maximum Quest Points (Free-Play): 34 Maximum Quest Points (Member): 102

Notes:

 * In the Observatory quest, you are no longer able to change which constellation you receive. The reward could possibly be combat experience.
 * Only the first 3 parts of Recipe for Disaster are possible for skill pures to complete because of the combat, quest, and quest point requirements. It is good to note that during Pirate Pete's part, you will need to go into combat, but is possible with recoils.
 * Shilo Village has now been updated and your friend must have a bone key to enter the tomb with you.
 * Demon Slayer is possible, but will gain combat experience from attacking Delrith.
 * Tai Bwo Wannai Trio is possible, but you will gain combat experience if you speak to the brothers after the quest.
 * Wolf Whistle is possible because 4 Summoning won't level you to level 4.
 * One Small Favour is possible if you use Guthix rest against the rock monster. You should have a high-leveled Magic friend that can cast Vengeance Other on you while you fight. Finally, you should bring a poisoned weapon, like a Bone dagger(p) so you can try to poison the monster.

FAQ
Do skill pures get asked many questions?
 * More than likely, yes. Many choose to display their wealth, players may ask; "Main account's level?" or "How did you afford that if you're level 3?"

How do skill pures make money?
 * Skill pures can make money through many of the ways that regular players earn money(raw material collecting, material processing, merchanting etc.), but have the advantage of not having to spend money on training combat or buying weapons and armour.

Do skill pures transfer money on their account?
 * For one, it is difficult to do so, especially on a level 3. Second, it is illegal to perform such activities. Everyone must remember to abide by the rules that Jagex has.

How do skill pures train Slayer?
 * Skill pures train Slayer via Quests, Genies, Books of knowledge, Soul Wars, and Penguin Hide and Seek. It is currently possible to level Slayer by using Rings of Recoil, they began giving experience from a recent hidden update but due to many rants and complaints, has been reverted back to its original state.

How do skill pures get around if they can't teleport?
 * Skill pures can use teleport tablets to get around quickly. Skillers can also use energy restore potions, or super energy restore restore potions, to run longer distances.

Challenges

 * The low combat of a pure means that many monsters are more powerful than the skill pure. Hence certain skill training areas can prove dangerous to them.
 * Certain quests are impossible as some carry combat skill rewards or involve killing a monster (which can be challenging).
 * Large quantities of ring of recoil were once used to kill some monsters without gaining combat experience, but after a recent update by Jagex giving users Attack exp, this is no longer possible. But, this was merely a rumour that had circulated the skiller community in recent times. It is believed the rumour began when someone attempted to kill the Icelord during the Cold War quest with rings of recoil, and assumed the glitched bonus attack exp from completing the quest came from the rings of recoil. It has since been proven that recoils do not give attack exp.
 * Skill pures are unable to wield any weapons or armour requiring a combat-related skill of a level higher than one.
 * To avoid gaining combat levels accidentally, it is recommended for skillers to equip a ranged weapon that they can currently wield, such as a standard shortbow or training bow with no ammunition to prevent accidental combat experience.
 * Slayer is very difficult to level efficiently. To this date, no level 3 skiller has achieved the ultimate goal of 99 slayer.
 * It is very hard for a skiller to unlock the Air Guitar emote by unlocking 500 songs, which to this date, is impossible.
 * It is hard for skillers to level agility because many of the courses have quest requirements.