10th anniversary candles are one of the Limited Edition Items released on 4th of January 2011. They were released to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Runescape. It could be used on a 10th Anniversary Cake (with 10 candles) to create a special cake, which then could be lit with a tinderbox. After lighting an option to 'Celebrate' appeared where the player would perform an emote.
They can be dropped by any monster in Misthalin and Asgarnia, or more specifically, the area between Rimmington and the Sawmill. One is also able to find these candles from killing monsters found in free to play areas. They can also be obtained in a special "around the world" drop party held by a Jagex Moderator. It is possible, but extremely rare, to obtain 3 candles per drop. In addition, they can be obtained from the Falador Party Room. This is especially good for skillers/10hp pures as they can get it without getting any combat xp.
10 candles can be used on a 10th anniversary cake and then can be lit with a Tinderbox to create the full cake, which cannot be eaten once the candles are added.
10th anniversary candles are common drops from all monsters in the above area, such as Highwaymen, Varrock Guards, Cows, Dark Wizards (level 7), Men, Women, Goblins, Unicorns, White Knights, Imps, Outlaws, and Giant Spiders.
Trivia
- Jagex stated that all cakes, candles, and unlit cakes would be removed after the event, leaving only the lit cakes.
- If you try to pick up a candle when your inventory is full, even if you already have candles in your inventory, you will be told that you cannot hold that item. (fixed)
- Each candle worth one coin on Item Kept On Death.
- If you attemt to light the candles before putting them on a cake you will be told that "You should put the candles on a 10th anniversary cake first".