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. Other criticism of a skill pure is that some think they can be rather pointless, compared to building up the same level of supporting skills on a combat character, though the choice of a skill pure can be a self-imposed challenge. It is common that skill pures are not a player's first account, therefore they are commonly asked "What is your main account's level?" or something 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 limited resources and are restrained to train certain skills. With these circumstances, only a handful of players remain free-play to continue training. Skill pures are ranked by overall level, currently the player with the highest free-play overall is Miner_I.

A member skill pure has many more opportunities to train their free-play skills, and their member skills. New mini-games, locations, quests, and clothing allow them to experience the game to their potential. Subscribing skill pures have more ways to make money through training profitable skills such as Hunter or Farming. Currently the player with the highest overall is Soul_In_Pain.

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

Maximum Quest Points (Free-Play): 32 Maximum Quest Points (Member): 98

*This quest is possibly, however, you receive a small amount of combat experience from recoiling a monster. **You are no longer able to change which constellation you receive. The reward could possibly be combat experience. ***Only the first 3 parts of this quest are possible for skill pures to complete. However, it requires 175 quest points, which is far more than any skiller can get. ****Shilo Village has now been updated and your friend must have a bone key to enter the tomb with you. *****This quest will give you the experience for level 4 summoning. If you have level 2 in any combat skill, doing this quest will gain you a combat level. However, this effect will be annulled if one becomes free-play.

FAQ
Q: Do skill pures get asked many questions? A: 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."

Q: How do skill pures make money? A: Skill pures do not have to spend money on training combat or buying weapons and armor. Therefore, they are able to make money through skills such as fishing and woodcutting.

Q: Do skill pures transfer money on their account? A: For one, it is pretty hard to do so, especially on a level 3. Second, it is illegal to do so. Everyone must remember to abide by the rules that Jagex has.

Q: How do skill pures train Slayer? A: Skill pures train Slayer via Quests, Genies, and Books of knowledge. It was once possible to train Slayer through ring of recoils, although it was slow experience and cannot be done anymore.

Challenges

 * The low combat of a pure means that many monsters are more powerful than the skill pure. Hence random events and 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 can be used to kill some monsters without gaining combat experience.
 * Skill pures are vulnerable to random events while training skills, as they may have 9 hp (If the accounts were created in RuneScape Classic) or 10 hp.
 * Skill pures must pay attention to the screen, because random events can kill them easily.
 * Skill pures are unable to wield any weapons or armour requiring a combat-related skill of a level higher than one.
 * Skill pures are advised to have a non gibberish name due to confusion with autoers.
 * To avoid gaining combat levels accidentally, it is recommended for skillers to equip a shortbow OR a training bow with no ammunition, or to turn auto retaliate off.