Emotes

Emotes are animations that a player can select for their character to perform. Before Quick Chat was released, emotes were the only way for muted players to communicate. Some emotes are P2P only, and some others are gained from P2P but can also be used in F2P servers.

Emotes are used for entertainment and sometimes for clue scrolls. They generally do not give any bonuses.

Most emotes can be activated from the Emotes interface.

Emote images that can be fully viewed (colour and all) represent emotes that you have unlocked; either by default, or through the completion of a certain quest or event. Blacked out emote images represent the emotes you have yet to unlock. Though you cannot view the full icon of locked emotes (just the black frame), you can still move your cursor over each one to learn its name, while clicking it tells you what you have to do to obtain it.

Several items have "built-in" emotes, which are unique to each item (such as a Rubber chicken). As such, these special emotes do not appear in the standard emote menu, and you must manually operate these emotes by using the item. This also includes items such as skill capes, all of which have a different emote respective to the skill.

Note: More than one emote cannot be used simultaneously. Trying to do so will result in a chatbox message reading "You're already doing an emote!"

Default Emotes
Default emotes are unlocked upon creating an account.


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!Icon !Name ! rowspan="7"| !Icon !Name ! colspan="1" rowspan="6"| !Icon !Name ! colspan="1" rowspan="6"| !Icon !Name (enhanced) (enhanced) (enhanced) (enhanced) (enhanced) (enhanced)
 * align="center"|[[File:Yes emote icon.PNG]]
 * Yes
 * align="center"|[[File:No emote icon.PNG]]
 * No
 * align="center"|[[File:Bow emote icon.PNG]][[File:Curtsyicon.png]]
 * Bow & Curtsy
 * Bow & Curtsy
 * align="center"|[[File:Angry emote icon.PNG]]
 * Angry
 * align="center"|[[File:Think emote icon.PNG]]
 * Think
 * Think
 * align="center"|[[File:Wave emote icon.PNG]]
 * Wave
 * align="center"|[[File:Shrug emote icon.PNG]]
 * Shrug
 * align="center"|[[File:Cheer emote icon.PNG]]
 * Cheer
 * align="center"|[[File:Beckon emote icon.PNG]]
 * Beckon
 * Beckon
 * align="center"|[[File:Laugh emote icon.PNG]]
 * Laugh
 * align="center"|[[File:Jump for joy emote icon.PNG]]
 * Jump for Joy
 * align="center"|[[File:Yawn emote icon.PNG]]
 * Yawn
 * align="center"|[[File:Dance emote icon.PNG]]
 * Dance
 * Dance
 * align="center"|[[File:Jig emote icon.PNG]]
 * Jig
 * align="center"|[[File:Spin emote icon.PNG]]
 * Twirl
 * align="center"|[[File:Headbang emote icon.PNG]]
 * Headbang
 * align="center"|[[File:Cry emote icon.PNG]]
 * Cry
 * align="center"|[[File:Blow kiss emote icon.PNG]]
 * Blow Kiss
 * align="center"|[[File:Panic emote icon.PNG]]
 * Panic
 * align="center"|[[File:Raspberry emote icon.PNG]]
 * Raspberry
 * align="center"|[[File:Clap emote icon.PNG]]
 * Clap
 * align="center"|[[File:Salute emote icon.PNG]]
 * Salute
 * }
 * Salute
 * }

''Bow is standard for male characters and Curtsy for female. Male characters can perform Curtsy by right-clicking on Bow icon and choosing Curtsy while females can perform Bow by right-clicking on Curtsy icon.''

Random Event Emotes
These emotes are related to random events. When completing the Mime or the Gravedigger random event players will have the option to unlock an emote in their random event gift. Players cannot choose wich emote they unlock, as it is random wich one will be unlocked.


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!Icon !Name !Random Event required to unlock
 * align="center"|[[File:Glass box emote icon.PNG]]
 * Glass Box
 * This emote is a reward from the Mime random event.
 * align="center"|[[File:Climb rope emote icon.PNG]]
 * Climb Rope
 * This emote is a reward from the Mime random event.
 * align="center"|[[File:Lean emote icon.PNG]]
 * Lean
 * This emote is a reward from the Mime random event.
 * align="center"|[[File:Glass wall emote icon.PNG]]
 * Glass Wall
 * This emote is a reward from the Mime random event.
 * align="center"|[[File:Zombie walk emote icon.PNG]]
 * Zombie Walk
 * This emote is a reward from the Gravedigger random event.
 * align="center"|Zombie dance emote icon.PNG
 * Zombie Dance
 * This emote is a reward from the Gravedigger random event.
 * }
 * This emote is a reward from the Gravedigger random event.
 * align="center"|Zombie dance emote icon.PNG
 * Zombie Dance
 * This emote is a reward from the Gravedigger random event.
 * }
 * }

Holiday Unlockable Emotes
These emotes are related to holiday events. Players who have not unlocked emotes from the previous year can unlock them in the current year during the respective holiday event.
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!Icon !Name !Holiday Event required to unlock (enhanced)
 * align="center"|[[File:Zombie hand emote icon.PNG]]
 * Zombie Hand
 * Unlocked during a Hallowe'en event, from 2007 and afterwards.
 * align="center"|[[File:Scared emote icon.PNG]]
 * Scared
 * Unlocked during a Hallowe'en event, from 2005 and afterwards.
 * align="center"|[[File:Bunny-hop emote icon.PNG]]
 * Bunny-hop
 * Unlocked during an Easter event, from 2006 and afterwards.
 * align="center"|[[File:Snowman dance.png]]
 * Snowman Dance
 * Unlocked during a Christmas event, from 2007 and afterwards.
 * align="center"|[[File:Trick.png]]
 * Trick
 * Unlocked during a Hallowe'en event, from 2008 and afterwards.
 * align="center"|Give thanks icon.PNG
 * Give Thanks
 * align="center"|[[File:Trick.png]]
 * Trick
 * Unlocked during a Hallowe'en event, from 2008 and afterwards.
 * align="center"|Give thanks icon.PNG
 * Give Thanks
 * Give Thanks
 * Unlocked during a Thanksgiving event, from 2008 and afterwards.
 * align="center"|[[File:Freeze.png]]
 * Freeze and Melt
 * Unlocked during a Christmas event, from 2008 and afterwards.
 * align="center"|[[File:Around the World in Eggty Days icon.png]]
 * Around the World in Eggty Days
 * Unlocked during an Easter event, from 2009 and afterwards.
 * align="center"|[[File:Dramatic Point1.PNG]]
 * Dramatic Point
 * Unlocked during a Christmas event, from 2009 and afterwards.
 * align="center"|[[File:Puppet Master.png]]
 * Puppet Master
 * Unlocked during a Hallowe'en event, from 2010 and afterwards.
 * align="center"|[[File:sealofaprroval.png]]
 * Seal of Approval
 * Unlocked during a Christmas event, from 2010 and afterwards.
 * align="center"|[[File:Invoke Spring.png]]
 * Invoke Spring
 * Unlocked during an Easter event, from 2011 and afterwards.
 * align="center"|[[File:Living on Borrowed Time (icon).png]]
 * Living on borrowed time
 * Unlocked during a Hallowe'en event, from 2011 and afterwards.
 * align="center"|
 * Chaotic Cookery
 * Unlocked during a Christmas event, from 2011 and afterwards. (not yet released)
 * }
 * align="center"|[[File:Living on Borrowed Time (icon).png]]
 * Living on borrowed time
 * Unlocked during a Hallowe'en event, from 2011 and afterwards.
 * align="center"|
 * Chaotic Cookery
 * Unlocked during a Christmas event, from 2011 and afterwards. (not yet released)
 * }
 * }

Emotes unlocked during or after completing a Quest
These emotes are related to certain quests. They can be unlocked during a quest or as a reward at the end of a quest.
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!Icon !Name !Quest required to unlock
 * align="center"|[[File:Goblin bow emote icon.PNG]]
 * Goblin Bow
 * This emote is unlocked during The Lost Tribe quest.
 * align="center"|[[File:Goblin salute emote icon.PNG]]
 * Goblin Salute
 * This emote is unlocked during The Lost Tribe quest.
 * align="center"|[[File:Troubadour_Dance.png]]
 * Troubadour Dance
 * This emote is a reward from One Piercing Note.
 * }
 * Troubadour Dance
 * This emote is a reward from One Piercing Note.
 * }

Achievement Emotes
These emotes are related to certain achievements in the game. They can be unlocked by, for example reaching level 99 in a skill.


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!Icon !Name !Unlocking method There are 27 different Capes of Accomplishment and 4 Capes of Distinction. There are 29 emotes for the Capes of Accomplishment, one per skill (except for Dungeoneering, which has three emotes plus a master cape emote) and the Quest point cape. And there are 7 emotes for the Capes of Distinction, 3 for the Classic cape (firemaking, smithing and woodcutting), one for the Veteran cape, also one for the Max cape and 2 for the Completionist cape (trimmed and untrimmed version).
 * align="center"|[[File:Skillcape E.png]]
 * Skillcape
 * To perform this emote you'll need to be wearing one of the Capes of Accomplishment or Capes of Distinction, they can be obtained either when: reaching level 99 in a skill (or 120 dungeoneering)^, having the maximum amount of Quest Points^, having logged into RuneScape Classic^, when your account is older than 5 years^, reached 99 in every skill^ or by 'Completing' the game ^.
 * To perform this emote you'll need to be wearing one of the Capes of Accomplishment or Capes of Distinction, they can be obtained either when: reaching level 99 in a skill (or 120 dungeoneering)^, having the maximum amount of Quest Points^, having logged into RuneScape Classic^, when your account is older than 5 years^, reached 99 in every skill^ or by 'Completing' the game ^.
 * align="center"|[[File:Air Guitar.png]]
 * Air Guitar
 * This emote will unlock after unlocking 500 or more music tracks.
 * align="center"|[[File:Explore Emote.PNG]]
 * Explore
 * Unlocked by completing all the beginner Lumbridge and Draynor Tasks.
 * align="center"|[[File:Taskmaster.png]]
 * Taskmaster
 * Unlocked by completing every Task in the Task System.
 * }
 * Taskmaster
 * Unlocked by completing every Task in the Task System.
 * }

Other Emotes
These emote do not fit in any of the other categories.
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!Icon !Name !Unlocking method (enhanced)
 * align="center"|[[File:Idea emote icon.PNG]]
 * Idea
 * This emote is obtainable from the Box of Health in the Stronghold of Security.
 * align="center"|[[File:Stomp emote icon.PNG]]
 * Stomp
 * This emote is obtainable from the Cradle of Life in the Stronghold of Security.
 * align="center"|[[File:Flap emote icon.PNG]]
 * Flap
 * align="center"|[[File:Flap emote icon.PNG]]
 * Flap
 * Flap
 * This emote is obtainable from the Gift of Peace in the Stronghold of Security.
 * align="center"|[[File:Slap head emote icon.PNG]]
 * Slap Head
 * This emote is obtainable from the Grain of Plenty in the Stronghold of Security.
 * align="center"|[[File:Safety first emote icon.png]]
 * Safety First
 * If your age is under 13 you can unlock it by completing the Player safety test.
 * Safety First
 * If your age is under 13 you can unlock it by completing the Player safety test.
 * If your age is under 13 you can unlock it by completing the Player safety test.


 * If your age is 13+, you can unlock it by opening the chest in the secure sector of the Stronghold of Player Safety.
 * align="center"|[[File:Faint.png]]
 * Faint
 * Unlocked after winning the Mime Court Case.
 * }
 * }

Membership Loyalty Emotes
There are 26 emotes that can be bought from Xuan's Loyalty Shop in Varrock and Burthope using Loyalty Points and can be used in the same way that all other emotes are used.

Sometimes there are discounts in the Loyalty Shop, so the emotes might occasionally cost a little less.

Theatre Emotes
You can only use these emotes while you are in a clan theatre. To have a theatre in your own Clan's Citadel you'll need at least a tier 5 Citadel.

Operating Emotes
Some items, when operated, may activate an emote. This may be a right-click option in the inventory, or in an equipment slot.

Penguin Emotes
During and after the Cold War quest, there are 8 penguin emotes which can be used while in a Penguin suit.


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!Icon !Name !Emote
 * Shiver.png
 * Shiver
 * Penguin Shiver.gif
 * Spin.png
 * Twirl
 * Penguin Spin.gif
 * Clap.png
 * Clap
 * Penguin Clap.gif
 * P Bow.png
 * Bow
 * Penguin Bow.gif
 * Cheer.png
 * Cheer
 * Penguin Cheer.gif
 * Wave.png
 * Wave
 * Penguin Wave.gif
 * Preen.png
 * Preen
 * Penguin Preen.gif
 * Flap.png
 * Flap
 * Penguin Flap.gif
 * }
 * Preen.png
 * Preen
 * Penguin Preen.gif
 * Flap.png
 * Flap
 * Penguin Flap.gif
 * }
 * }

Acrobat Emotes
During the Agility performance in Balthazar Beauregard's Big Top Bonanza, players can use some acrobat emotes. However, these can only be used on the rope.


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!Icon !Name !Suggested level
 * align="center"|[[File:Small-hop.png]]
 * align="left"|Small hop
 * 10
 * align="center"|[[File:One-leg-balance.png]]
 * align="left"|One-leg balance
 * 20
 * align="center"|[[File:Twirl.png]]
 * align="left"|Twirl
 * 30
 * align="center"|[[File:Handstand.png]]
 * align="left"|Handstand
 * 40
 * align="center"|[[File:Cartwheel.png]]
 * align="left"|Cartwheel
 * 50
 * align="center"|[[File:Small-leap.png]]
 * align="left"|Small leap
 * 60
 * align="center"|[[File:No-hand-cartwheel.png]]
 * align="left"|No-hand cartwheel
 * 70
 * align="center"|[[File:Forward-roll.png]]
 * align="left"|Forward roll
 * 80
 * align="center"|[[File:Large-leap.png]]
 * align="left"|Large leap
 * 90
 * [[File:Backflip.png]]
 * align="left"|Backflip
 * 99
 * align="center"|Juggle.png
 * align="left"|Juggle
 * Depends on item
 * }
 * align="left"|Large leap
 * 90
 * [[File:Backflip.png]]
 * align="left"|Backflip
 * 99
 * align="center"|Juggle.png
 * align="left"|Juggle
 * Depends on item
 * }
 * Depends on item
 * }

Emote Enhancers
Emote enhancers are equipment that when worn make an emote be performed differently. Before the quest Tower of Life, emote enhancers were only available through Treasure Trails. All of the enhancers are tradeable except for the satchels, Builder's costume, Chicken Costume and Herald capes. All of the enhancers are members-only items, except for the Chicken Costume and the herald capes.


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!Image !Enhancer !Emote !Information !Enhanced emote image
 * align="center"|[[File:A powdered wig.png]]
 * A powdered wig
 * Angry
 * Tradeable: 0 coins. Powdered Wigs are a Level 1 Treasure Trails reward.
 * align="center"|[[File:Angry Eenhanced.gif]]
 * align="center"|[[File:Flared trousers.png]]
 * Flared trousers
 * Dance
 * Tradeable: 0 coins. Flared Trousers are a Level 1 Treasure Trails reward.
 * align="center"|[[File:Dance Enhanced.gif]]
 * align="center"|[[File:Builders shirt.png]]
 * Builder's costume
 * Beckon
 * Non-tradeable. Tower of Life quest suit, consisting of 4 parts. First non-treasure trails emote enhancer. Satchels will also enhance Beckon.
 * align="center"|[[File:Beckon Enhanced.gif]]
 * align="center"|[[File:Pantaloons.PNG]]
 * Pantaloons
 * Bow/Curtsy
 * Tradeable: 0 coins. Pantaloons are a Level 1 Treasure Trails reward.
 * align="center"|[[File:Bow Enhanced.gif]]
 * align="center"|Sleeping cap.png
 * Sleeping cap
 * Yawn
 * Tradeable: 0 coins. The Sleeping Cap is a Level 1 Treasure Trails reward.
 * align="center"|[[File:Yawn Enhanced.gif]]
 * align="center"|[[File:Chicken wings.png]]
 * Chicken Costume
 * Flap
 * Non-tradeable. Received from the 2007 Easter event.
 * align="center"|[[File:Flap Enhanced.gif]]
 * align="center"|[[File:Herald cape.png]]
 * Herald Cape (With the Turkey Crest)
 * Give Thanks
 * Non-tradeable. Turkey Crest for herald capes was rewarded for completing the 2011 Thanksgiving event.
 * align="center"|[[File:Give Thanks Enhanced.gif]]
 * }
 * align="center"|[[File:Herald cape.png]]
 * Herald Cape (With the Turkey Crest)
 * Give Thanks
 * Non-tradeable. Turkey Crest for herald capes was rewarded for completing the 2011 Thanksgiving event.
 * align="center"|[[File:Give Thanks Enhanced.gif]]
 * }
 * }

Trivia

 * If a player tries to do an emote while resting they will get a chatbox message saying, "Emotes aren't very restful."
 * If you try to do an emote in the Soul Wars activity, you get the message "This is a battleground, not a circus."
 * Buying all Members Loyalty Emotes cost 100,875 loyalty points; almost 20,000 points more than what is required for the Aegis aura.
 * The Give Thanks emote was the first Holiday event emote to have an enhancer.

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