Head banner

Current Head Banners

Head banners are the banners at the top of the RuneScape website. The first one, Island Assault, was released on 1 July 2008 when the RuneScape website received a huge makeover and the game itself was upgraded to RuneScape High Detail, before that just a logo was shown which would also change sometimes during holidays or major updates (these are also archived in the "Pre-2008" article below). Banners link to their corresponding news posts.

After the release of "Island Assault", the banner has been frequently featuring holiday events or major events in RuneScape. Since 2011, special offers and new quests were included, and from 2012 on, nearly every game update gets its own banner, many of which are additionally previewed and featured in the Lobby.

Skillchompas

Occasion: New Skillchompas to hunt to use in other skills
Scene: A picture of the Golden Chinchompa
Duration: 23 June -

RuneScape Authenticator

Occasion: A new way to protect your account, replacing the JAG system.
Scene: Several smart phones showing off the Authenticator
Duration: 23 June -

Gemstone Golems

Occasion: Brand new Gemstone Golem sets now available from Treasure Hunter
Scene: An adventurer wearing the Emerald golem set
Duration: 19 June -

Legacy Mode Beta

Occasion: Brand new Legacy Mode now in beta
Scene: An adventurer ready to enter a gateway
Duration: 16 June -

Character Team Showcase 4

Occasion: Brand new Aviansie and Vyrewatch outfits on Solomon's General Store
Scene: Two adventurers wearing the Aviansie and Vyrewatch outfits
Duration: 10 June - 16 June

BTS Video 108 - The Making of The Mighty Fall

Occasion: New BTS video featuring a behind the scenes look into the making of The Mighty Fall quest
Scene: A black background of previous Behind the Scenes videos with an image from BTS Video 108
Duration: 6 June - 10 June

Prismania 2

Occasion: All lamps and fallen stars are prismatic on Treasure Hunter until 12 June
Scene: A shooting star falling from the sky
Duration: 4 June - 12 June

The Mighty Fall

Occasion: A brand new Bandosian master quest
Scene: General Graardor's shadow appearing next to the Kyzaj
Duration: 2 June - 16 June

Behind the Scenes - June 2014

Occasion: A brand new BTS video and article, detailing the upcoming releases in June
Scene: A black background showing past BTS videos, with an image from the most recent one.
Duration: 30 May - 2 June

Spend Summer on the Road to Elf City

Occasion: New Summer Special membership deal with a new xp giving aura and amulet
Scene: An adventurer ready to block an attack from Graardor, with the Elf City in the background.
Duration: 28 May -

Solomon's General Store - Epic Resting Animations

Occasion: Three brand new resting animations, now available from Solomon's General Store
Scene: An adventurer resting using the Armchair Warrior resting animation.
Duration: 27 May - 3 June

Cloak of Seasons

Occasion: New tradeable rare now obtainable from Treasure Hunter from 23 May to 2 June.
Scene: An adventurer wearing the Cloak of Seasons
Duration: 23 May - 3 June

Ancient Combat

Occasion: Brand new familiars and abilities
Scene: An adventurer preparing to fight an enemy, with the help of one of the new combat abilities
Duration: 19 May - 27 May 2014

BTS Video 105 - Dungeoneering Spotlight

Occasion: New BTS video featuring the upcoming Dungeoneering update
Scene: A black background of previous Behind the Scenes videos with an image from BTS Video 105
Duration: 16 May - 19 May

Weapons of Fire

Occasion: Brand new Weapons of Fire available from Solomon's General Store
Scene: An adventurer holding up the Sunflare throwing axe
Duration: 12 May - 22 May

Farming Skill Outfit

Occasion: Make a complete farming outfit set with parts earned through Treasure Hunter
Scene: Two adventurers wearing the Farming Skill Outfit
Duration: 9 May - 13 May

Elder Divination

Occasion: Brand new level 75 divination spot located in the Elder Halls on Freneskae
Scene: Mah holding up an enriched and normal elder energy
Duration: 6 May - 13 May

BTS Video 103

Occasion: Brand New BTS Video, detailing what will be released in May
Scene: A Black background showing various scenes from previous BTS videos, with an image of BTS Video 103
Duration: 2 May - 6 May

Portable Skillstations

Occasion: Brand new portable skill stations available from Treasure Hunter
Scene: Two adventurers on a small island using the portable sawmill
Duration: 2 May - 6 May

Twitch LiveStream

Occasion: New livestreams over on Twitch
Scene: A purple background showing various scenes of Gielinor
Duration: 2 May, 9 May - 12 May, 15 May - 19 May, 6 June

RuneScape Road Trip

Occasion: A Month long event with plenty of rewards
Scene: An adventurer wearing the cosmetic hiker outfit, with a pet cheeky monkey exploring Gielinor
Duration: 30 April - 2 June

BTS Video 102 - RuneScape Road Trip

Occasion: New BTS video about upcoming content
Scene: A black background of previous Behind the Scenes videos with an image from BTS Video 102
Duration: 28 April - 30 April

A Shadow over Ashdale

Occasion: Brand new quest involving Ashdale
Scene: A woman walking through Ashdale with a Cressian scout nearby
Duration: 22 April - 6 May

Easter Eggstravaganza

Occasion: New magical and enchanted eggs on Treasure Hunter.
Scene: An adventurer halfway through the transformation of a rabbit
Duration: 17 April - 22 April

Cabbage Facepunch Bonanza

Occasion: The Easter event of 2014.
Scene: A man running from vicious, bloodthirsty monkeys in a temple.
Duration: 14 April - 28 April

Get your Free Goblin Basher at 7-Eleven!

Occasion: The goblin basher vanity item.
Scene: A person holding up a goblin basher.
Duration: 14 April - 17 April

Behind the Scenes Video

Occasion: A new Behind the Scenes video showcasing the Cabbage Facepunch Bonanza event
Scene: A black background of previous Behind the Scenes videos
Duration: 11 April - 14 April

BTS Video 99 - Pranking JMods!

Occasion: A new Behind the Scenes video showing several pranks pulled on Jagex Moderators
Scene: A black background of previous Behind the Scenes videos with an image from BTS Video 99
Duration: 10 April - 11 April

RuneScape Through the Ages

Occasion: A brand new emote features various parts of RuneScapes timeline now available from Solomon's General Store.
Scene: A grandfather clock in the middle with various items being thrown out, including the Sleeping bag, Blue Partyhat and Ring of Kinship.
Duration: 10 April - 22 April

Slayer Masks 3

Occasion: 6 new slayer masks available from Treasure Hunter
Scene: Two adventurers wearing the Helm of Darkness and Helm of the Frozen Wyrm
Duration: 3 April, 10 April - 11 April

Skill Outfit Bonanza 2

Occasion: Skill outfit bonanza returns to Treasure Hunter
Scene: Two adventurers wearing the Diviner's outfit
Duration: 25 March - 1 April

Fate of the Gods

Occasion: Decide the fate of Zaros in the new grandmaster quest
Scene: An adventurer traversing through Frenaskae
Duration: 24 March - 3 April, 10 April - 11 April

Twitch Saturday Livestreams

Occasion: Twitch livestreams over the weekend to win prizes, including membership and RuneCoins
Scene: A purple background showing various locations on RuneScape
Duration: 21 March - 24 March

BTS Video 97: Fate of the Gods Part 2

Occasion: New Behind the Scenes video explaining some parts of the upcoming Fate of the Gods quest
Scene: A background showing various scenes from past Behind the Scenes videos.
Duration: 21 March - 24 March

Weekly & Monthly HiScores

Occasion: New Weekly and Monthly Hiscores XP tables, with the reintroduction to Free-to-Play HiScores
Scene: A warrior standing in the middle of a battlefield
Duration: 17 March - 3 April

Wealth Evaluator

Occasion: Brand new Wealth Evaluator now from Solomon's General Store
Scene: The wealth evaluator shown on the left with the money pouch on the right
Duration: 17 March - 1 April

Silverhawk Boots

Occasion: New Silverhawk Boots available from Treasure Hunter from 14 March - 17 March
Scene: An adventurer running while wearing the Silverhawk boots.
Duration: 13 March - 20 March

One of a Kind

Occasion: Brand new Grandmaster quest with the release of Celestial Dragons
Scene: A Celestial Dragon flying across the sky.
Duration: 10 March - 24 March

RuneScape Top Trumps

Occasion: RS Themed Top Trumps cards now available from the US stores
Scene: Several of the Top Trumps cards shown
Duration: 4 March - 10 March

Solomon's General Store - Wings II

Occasion: New wing overrides now available from Solomon's General Store
Scene: An adventurer wearing the Armadyl wings override.
Duration: 3 March - 17 March

Companion App - Grand Exchange Checker

Occasion: Brand new GE Checker on the RuneScape companion app.
Scene: Several phones showing several interfaces of the Companion App, with the middle showing the GE Checker.
Duration: 28 February - 4 March

Wicked Pouch

Occasion: Wicked Pouches now available to purchase with RuneCoins or Loyalty Points from Solomon's General Store.
Scene: A wicked pouch on a table with several runes next to it.
Duration: 24 February

Revolution

Occasion: Brand new combat mode released.
Scene: The text "Revolution" inside a building
Duration: 24 February - 10 March

GameBlast - 24 Hour Live Stream & Double XP Weekend

Occasion: Bonus XP Weekend + Livestream of the event.
Scene: Jmods livestreaming in the background.
Duration: 19 February - 24 February

Heist

Occasion: Brand new minigame involving stealing loot.
Scene: An adventurer shown disguised as a camel with loot falling out of his disguise.
Duration: 17 February - 24 February

Solomon's General Store - Circus Teleports

Occasion: Brand new circus related teleports on Solomon's General Store.
Scene: An adventurer about to be shot out of a cannon, via the Cannon teleport animation.
Duration: 17 February - 24 February

Valentine's 2014

Occasion: Collect love notes for new rewards, now on Treasure Hunter
Scene: Two cupid looking figures each representing love and hate
Duration: 14 February - 24 February

Treasure Hunter

Occasion: Brand new replacement to the Squeal of Fortune is live.
Scene: Alice sitting near a few treasure chests
Duration: 4 February - 14 February

Legacy Combat Poll

Occasion: A poll to decide if Legacy Combat mode should be made or not.
Scene: A blue background with text asking if the old combat should be brought back alongside EoC.
Duration: 31 January - 14 February

Giant Mole

Occasion: The Giant Mole has been reworked with new drops
Scene: An adventurer fighting the Giant Mole
Duration: 27 January - 3 February

Combat Improvements Beta

Occasion: The Combat Improvements Beta is now live for all players.
Scene: An adventurer standing infront of a big gate
Duration: 24 January - 31 January

The Bird and the Beast Results

Occasion: Armadyl has won the second World Event.
Scene: Concept art of Armadyl on the right with two banners on the left.
Duration: 21 January - 4 February

Retro Armour 2

Occasion: Torva, Pernix and Virtus retro armour now available from Solomon's General Store
Scene: 3 adventurers wearing each of the retro armour within the Grotworm lair
Duration: 21 January - 4 February

The Wolf Pack Returns

Occasion: Hati and Sköll return to Relekka with new Valkyrie weaponry drops.
Scene: Hati and Sköll appearing on a snowy forest area.
Duration: 16 January - 21 January

Character Team Showcase 3

Occasion: Cursed Reaver and Blessed Sentinel outfits now available from Solomon's General Store
Scene: Two adventurers wearing the Cursed Reaver and Blessed Sentinel outfits.
Duration: 13 January - 21 January

Power to the Players

Occasion: Vote for future released content, such as Invention Skill or Elf City
Scene: A blue background with the Power to the Players logo in the center.
Duration: 13 January - 21 January

Starfall

Occasion: New sizes fallen stars on the Squeal of Fortune between 10 January and 13 January
Scene: A star filled background.
Duration: 10 January - 13 January

Ports 2

Occasion: New Voyages, crew members, adventurers and rewards from Player-Owned Ports.
Scene: The Chef, The Architect and The Trapper arriving on an island.
Duration: 7 January - 4 February

2013

Main article: Head banner/2013

2012

Main article: Head banner/2012

2011

Main article: Head banner/2011

2010

Main article: Head banner/2010

2009

Main article: Head banner/2009

2008

Main article: Head banner/2008

Pre-2008

Main article: Head banner/Pre-2008

Splash page

The Splash Page was significantly altered after an update.

This article is retained to provide information on past elements of RuneScape.

On the previous splash page (the page you got on when visiting the RuneScape website for the first time) there were also a few banners promoting the game which can be seen below. Now it just shows some screenshots.

NOTE:On the website all these banners had small animations.

Trivia

As of 27 April 2012 no head banners were shown, instead it just showed the background which looks the same as the default banner but without any animations. This was most likely just a bug and has been fixed with the Runespan update.