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'''Player killing''' (commonly known as '''PKing''', '''player vs. player''', or '''PvP'''), is the act of two or more players engaging in [[combat]] against each other. Player killing differs from other forms of combat in that players do not fight against [[monster]]s whose actions are defined by ''RuneScape<nowiki>'</nowiki>s'' game engine. |
'''Player killing''' (commonly known as '''PKing''', '''player vs. player''', or '''PvP'''), is the act of two or more players engaging in [[combat]] against each other. Player killing differs from other forms of combat in that players do not fight against [[monster]]s whose actions are defined by ''RuneScape<nowiki>'</nowiki>s'' game engine. |
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| − | Before [[13 August]] [[2001]], the entire map was available for PKing. On that date, normal PKing was restricted to the newly opened [[Wilderness]] in the update. However, on [[10 December]] [[2007]], [[Jagex]] ended PKing in the [[Wilderness]] and released [[Clan Wars]] along with [[Bounty Hunter (historical)|Bounty Hunter]] as partial replacements. Pre-2007 style PKing was re-implemented in the Wilderness on 1 February 2011 due to the [[Wilderness and Free Trade Vote]] being tilted in the favour of bringing it back. |
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| ⚫ | Originally, after the release of ''[[RuneScape Classic]]'', players could select whether or not to play as player killer characters. Players could switch from player-killer mode to non-player-killer mode (in which the character could not attack or be attacked by other players) three times, after which they remained at their chosen setting "forever". The player-killer/non-player-killer modes were, however, removed from the game on 13 August 2001 when the [[Wilderness]] was added. |
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| + | Popular single-way combat areas are [[Edgeville]] and the White and Red portals in [[Clan Wars]]. |
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| ⚫ | PvP combat could take place at most locations in the ''RuneScape'' world. The rules of combat were the same as in modern ''[[RuneScape Classic]]'' Wilderness. [[Lumbridge]] was designated as a neutral area in which players could not attack each other; this was done to prevent a practice called "spawn camping", in which recently killed players were immediately killed again as soon as they respawned. However, it was possible for a character to be attacked in the upper levels of [[Lumbridge Castle]]. In addition to this restriction, NPC [[guard]]s and [[White Knight]]s patrolled the cities of [[Varrock]] and [[Falador]], breaking up PvP battles by attacking the aggressor. These |
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| + | If a player runs from a multi-combat to a single combat zone, only one of the attackers can attack the player as long as they are in the single combat zone. |
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| + | ===Multi-combat=== |
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| ⚫ | On [[10 December]] [[2007]], [[Jagex]] made a highly controversial update that made |
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| + | [[File:Multi-combat area marker.png|thumb|150x150px|A sign indicating a multi-way combat area]] |
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| + | Multi-combat areas are identified upon entering by two crossed swords appearing in the corner of your screen. The zones will also have markers made out of rocks, flags and banners near the edges. Multi-combat areas are very dangerous, as multiple players can attack you at any given time |
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| + | These areas are beneficial to groups of players, as it allows them to attack a single player together which greatly decreases the opponent's chance of escape and/or allows a group of lower level players to fight a higher level player at the same time, thus giving these players a better chance at surviving a confrontation. Multi-combat zones are very common on the east side of the Wilderness, while there are sparse groups of multi-combat zones on the west side. |
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| − | On [[15 October]] 2008, Jagex reinstated map-wide PKing on designated [[PvP worlds]], although many aspects had been altered. On 1 February 2011, the Wilderness was returned to the original PvP Wilderness system from 2007. |
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| + | If a player attacks an innocent player in the Wilderness (one that has not attacked them), a white skull will appear above their heads. This is known as being skulled and this will effect the player will for ten minutes. If the skulled player continues attacking other players, the skull's timer will reset. |
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| + | While skulled, players lose all items upon death. They can keep one or two extra items with the [[Protect Item]] prayer/curse and/or after eating a [[Fury shark]]. |
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| ⚫ | PVP worlds, or Player-Vs-Player worlds, were entire designated worlds that were almost entirely Player-Vs-Player combat enabled. Only select areas (such as banks, respawn points, Entrana, and some guilds) were disabled to combat, and were marked by a skull with a cross over it. These worlds were sculpted after the original wilderness; much of the same rules apply, such as level restraints to attack and "skulls", You were "skulled" upon logging in to a PVP world and the Protect Item prayer were disabled. If you died whilst skulled, you would lose '''all''' of your items. To begin, one would have simply chosen a world that was marked as a PVP world when logging in. You were warned of the dangers. The first time you entered a PVP world, you were transported to Lumbridge and a manual was given to you explaining much of the concept (you could get a new one from the Doomsayer in Lumbridge should you have lost it). You would have a short immunity period before you could be attacked. After the first time, you had to be standing in a 'PVP Safe Zone' or you would not be able to login. In PVP worlds, you '''could''' lose your items, but at the same time, there were great rewards to be had! |
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| + | If a player is attacked by another player, they can retaliate back safely without being skulled. Be careful though, as teams will often try to trick players into skulling themselves against their will. (See [[Player killing#Skull tricking|Skull-tricking]]) |
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| − | While they existed you '''must''' have had at least '''level 20 combat''', not including summoning, to enter a PvP World. |
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| − | * [[File:Multicombat.png]]Multi-combat areas are identified upon entering by two crossed swords appearing above the player's head. Anywhere else is classed as a single combat area. Multicombat areas are especially dangerous in the Wilderness, as more than one player can attack you at one time. These areas are beneficial to groups of players, as it allows them to pile a player and greatly decrease the opponent's chance of escape or allows a group of lower level players to fight a higher level player at the same time. |
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| + | The Wilderness is the largest and most popular Player versus Player zone in RuneScape. It is divided into multiple zones, both single and multi-combat and is home to different activities, creatures and skilling spots. |
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| − | The Wilderness is a large area of the world map in which Player versus Player combat is possible. Players will keep their three most valuable items should they die, unless they are skulled because of attacking another player, in which case they will lose all of their items, unless the [[Protect Item]] prayer/curse is used, in which they will keep four/one item respectively. A player who successfully kills another player in the Wilderness will immediately be able to pick up their dropped items, and gain a 10 second "grace" period in single-way areas. Items dropped intentionally onto the floor also become immediately visible to other players. This makes the Wilderness a popular location for player killing due to the potential to make money. Dying in the Wilderness will always cause the player to respawn in [[Edgeville]]. |
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| + | A player killed while inside the Wilderness will by default keep their three most valuable items though this can be altered (up to a max of five items kept) by one each, if the player has: |
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| − | The Wilderness contains multiple levels, from 1-57 ''(to confirm)''. Players may only attack each other if the difference between their combat levels is less than or equal to the Wilderness level. This means that a player may be attacked by a greater range of combat levels the farther into Wilderness they travel. Single combat and multiway combat areas in the Wilderness are divided by visual cues in the game world, and by a crossed swords symbol in the upper-right corner of the screen. |
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| + | # The [[Protect item prayer]] active/the [[Protect item curse]] active |
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| + | # Recently eaten a [[Fury shark]] |
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| + | A player who successfully kills another player in the Wilderness will immediately be able to pick up their dropped items, and gain a 10 second "grace" period in single-way areas. Items dropped intentionally onto the floor also become immediately visible to other players. This makes the Wilderness a popular location due to the potential to make money. Dying in the Wilderness will always cause the player to respawn in [[Edgeville]]. The Wilderness contains multiple levels, from 1-57. Players may only attack each other if the difference between their combat levels is less than or equal to the Wilderness level. This means that a player may be attacked by a greater range of combat levels the farther into the Wilderness they travel. When a player has a [[Demonic Skull]] equipped (or is carrying [[Warbands]] supplies, a [[Hellfire bow]] or [[Cursed energy]]), they can be attacked by '''anyone''', regardless of their combat level. Once attacked, however, the player may then also retaliate regardless of combat level difference. |
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| − | Player killing is allowed in some minigames. In [[Clan Wars]], it is the |
+ | Player killing is allowed in some minigames. In [[Clan Wars]] and [[Castle Wars]], it is the main objective of the minigame (alongside flag capturing in Castle Wars). While in some other minigames, like [[Stealing Creation]], it is combined with skilling. |
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| + | Minigames like Castle Wars, [[Soul Wars]], [[Deathmatch]] and [[White portal]] make good practice grounds for Player-vs.-Player (PvP) due to them being considered safe. Players in safe PvP situations are more inclined to use higher tier gear without the risk of losing it, making these kinds of minigames useful for practicing strategies for potential Wilderness encounters, however, players usually conserve supplies when there is no loot to be gained, meaning that they tend to not use food or potions. |
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==General tips== |
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If you're traveling to a teleport-restricted area, it is recommended to be well prepared. Here are a few tips that can help you to survive in the Wilderness: |
If you're traveling to a teleport-restricted area, it is recommended to be well prepared. Here are a few tips that can help you to survive in the Wilderness: |
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+ | * It helps to wear armour. Consider wearing affordable and cost-effective armour such as [[Royal dragonhide armour]] or [[Lunar armour]] as they will dramatically increase your chances of survival with little risk to your funds. However, roaming the Wilderness with nothing equipped can also prove useful, as player killers may hesitate to skull or spend time killing someone who does not appear to be carrying anything of value. |
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+ | * If you are using melee combat, a shield goes a long way. Using shield abilities such as [[Reflect]] and [[Resonance]] are one option when it comes to surviving an attack by another player, especially if you are on low health and/or out of food. A popular and cheap option for those who prefer ranged combat is the [[Darkbow|Dark bow]], which allows you to use both ranged and defensive abilities. Mixing Resonance and a [[Binding Shot]] in with your general anti-stun rotation can help to improve your chances of survival. |
| − | * Teleportation gear is a must. You should '''always''' have an escape plan. Runes and |
+ | * Teleportation gear is a must. You should '''always''' have an escape plan. Runes and interruptible items are '''NOT''' recommended. This is due to inventory space issues along with spell and teleport limits to level 20 Wilderness. [[Dragonstone]] equipment, such as the [[amulet of glory]], allow teleportation from up to 30 Wilderness and are a good option. One of the most efficient escape options is the [[Saradominist token]] or [[Zamorakian token]]. |
| + | * Fight back. In some cases, the attacker will not expect any retaliation and this in itself may drive them away. If they do persist, having a good understanding of PvP basics can even help you win the fight. |
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| − | Each combat style has it's own character with certain advantages and drawbacks. You should pick your class based on your strongest levels, but also on the opponent you'll be fighting or the activity you'll be doing. |
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| − | As a rule of thumb, the [[Combat triangle]] makes sure that each class has a strong and a weak matchup. But besides that basic advantage, each class also has unique abilities and gear that distinguish them from eachother. |
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| + | Skull tricking involves using deception to trick an opponent into attacking first, thus causing them to drop everything should they lose the battle. |
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| + | *Having multiple players nearby to overtake another. The intended attacker will attack the victim while multiple players will follow or stand under the attacker while the victim is fighting them in a multi-way area. When the victim uses an Area-of-Effect (AoE) ability such as [[Quake]], they will skull themselves because the AoE ability will hit the other players that the victim did not intend to hit. |
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| + | *Attacking a player with fun weapons, like a [[Candy floss maul]], while equipping a piece of equipment with the [[Committed]] perk. This might make you think that they skulled on you, but attacking them will still result in you being skulled. |
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| − | *Melee has access to strong bleed abilities such as [[Slaughter]] and [[Blood Tendrils]]. These abilities can be stacked to put a lot of pressure on opponents. This forces them to use [[Freedom]] to remove the DoT. Once [[Freedom]] is on cooldown, they are vulnerable to stuns like [[Destroy]] or [[Kick]]. |
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| − | *Has a lot of reach with [[Surge]] and [[Barge]] not sharing a cooldown. |
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| − | *Has access to [[Berserk]]. This ultimate ability can be used in combination with strong thresholds like [[Hurricane]] to one-shot opponents from almost full health. The drawback is that it leaves the melee player vulnerable due to the increased damage taken. |
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| − | *Requires no ammunition as opposed to [[Ranged]] or [[Magic]]. |
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| ⚫ | Macing refers to a group of players or team using the [[Superior ancient mace]] special attack to rapidly drain your prayer points and disable your [[Protect Item]]. While the success of an attack depends on the coordination of the players conducting it, it can be devastating when done correctly. Macing often happens in frequented areas of the Wilderness, such as the [[Chaos Elemental]], [[Revenant]]s and [[lava strykewyrm]]s. |
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| − | *Magic has access to a strong threshold combination with [[Wild Magic]] and [[Asphyxiate]]. This sequence of abilities are so strong they are known as a 'KO combo'. If used by a high level mage with high level gear, they can easily take out an opponent from near full health. |
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| − | *[[Dragonbreath]] is a very strong basic ability. It disables the opponents protection prayer, which is key in PvP. It's also an instant cast (1.8s) and does high damage (188%). In comparison, the Ranged basic that disables protection prayers has the drawback of a long cast time (2.4s) and the Melee one has lower damage (125%). |
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| − | *Magic also has strong ultimates with [[Sunshine]] and [[Metamorphosis]], but [[Sunshine]] is weaker due to it being bound to one location and [[Metamorphosis]] offers a lower damage boost than [[Berserk]]. Still, a [[Wild Magic]] used while under the effect of [[Metamorphosis]] can be deadly and should be feared. |
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| + | Usually, two players will head to the desired spot, look for any potential victims, and attempt to skull trick them. Once the victim falls for the skull trick, the rest of the team appears and maces the victim to remove any prayers they may use. |
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| − | *Ranged is very popular for it's cheap gear. [[Royal dragonhide armour]], [[Death Lotus darts]] and [[Ava's accumulator]] are all very strong pieces of gear that have a very low replace cost. |
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| − | *Same with Magic, Ranged also has a strong 'KO combo'. Although Rangers have to complete a quest to get access to their ability: [[The Dig Site]]. Once the player has earned the right to use [[Shadow Tendrils]], they can be used together with [[Snap shot]] to deal a lot of damage. |
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| − | *Unlike Magic and Melee, Ranged doesn't have a mobile ultimate. Their only option is [[Death's Swiftness]], which can be easily avoided by running away. Their other options [[Deadshot]] and [[Incendiary Shot]] offer lackluster damage output compared to the Ranged thresholds and are often not used at all. |
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| − | *Another drawback to ranged is the fact that their prayer disabling ability [[Snipe]] has a long cast time (2.4s). If fighting at max range, the opponent can simply walk back a few squares during the cast of this ability and it will be cancelled. Although this is considered dishonorable by a lot of people, it is a strong tactic to use. |
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| + | If you find yourself surrounded by a large amount of players (who are most likely carrying ancient maces), keep your prayer points '''as high as possible''' at all times. Do not attempt to eat (unless you are sure you can get away), as by eating, you allow the PKers to deal more damage, which in turn results in you losing unnecessary prayer points. Be aware that PKers may attempt to use [[Calorie bomb (empty)|Calorie bombs]] to forcibly restore your health to drain more prayer points with their attacks. |
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| + | If possible, try to run to a single-way area. This forces only one person to attack you at a time, which can be easier to deal with than multiple people attacking you. |
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| − | Due to player complaints by people being rushed after killing an opponent in a single-way zone, an anti-rushing mechanic was implemented. Upon killing another player in a single-way zone, there is a 10 second "grace" period for the victor to obtain their spoils. |
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| + | Occasionally, events in the Wilderness attract large amounts of players, many of whom are not prepared to combat serious threats. [[Penguin Hide and Seek]], in particular, seems to be a popular target on weeks where penguins wander about the Wilderness. Player-killers who partake in this behavior are considered by most to be griefing, or ruining the fun of others for no other purpose than to be cruel, since the players who go to the Wilderness to spot penguins generally risk very little or nothing at all. |
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| + | However, the [[WildyWyrm]] is one of the more popular and active events in the Wilderness. Randomly spawning somewhere in the Wilderness accompanied by a [[Server-wide Announcements|Server-wide Announcement]], it is a group boss and has very lucrative rewards upon its death. This attracts large groups of players, including other PKers who may arrive to kill players after the WildyWyrm has died. |
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| − | Some players will attempt to rush with no gear and only a weapon equipped. They are known as '1 itemers'. Their aim is to quickly burst you down before you can react. |
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| − | Skull tricking involves using less known game mechanics, bugs or deceptions to skull a player against their will. You should always be aware of your surroundings when inside the Wilderness and be careful when another player is doing something unusual near you. |
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| ⚫ | Prior to the Evolution of Combat, players were able to get combat experience from attacking other players. For a very long time after the Evolution of Combat, player killing did not yield any combat experience. This has since been changed, albeit with slight changes. XP is now given only after either the attacker or victim dies, and is based on damage dealt. Any "damage overkill" is also taken into account, so say if the victim had 100 more LP left and the attack would've done 4,000 damage, that also ends up into the XP calculation. Constitution XP is slightly below 1/3 of total XP gained as well. |
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| − | *Having multiple players near you. They will often stack on each other, follow you or have similar names. They might have a demonic skull equipped. Their goal is to get you to attack a wrong target, either by missclicking or using AoE abilities. |
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| − | *Attacking your familiar/making their familiar attack you. Familiars are currently bugged in game, often skulling you on accident. This can happen through a variety of different things. If someone summons a new familiar near you or is not attacking you but making his familiar attack you, '''be very careful!''' |
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| − | *Attacking you with fun weapons, like a [[Candy floss maul]], in the hope that you retaliate on them and skull. |
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| ⚫ | Originally, after the release of ''[[RuneScape Classic]]'', players could select whether or not to play as player killer characters. Players could switch from player-killer mode to non-player-killer mode (in which the character could not attack or be attacked by other players) three times, after which they remained at their chosen setting "forever". The player-killer/non-player-killer modes were, however, removed from the game on 13 August 2001 when the [[Wilderness]] was added. |
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| ⚫ | Macing refers to a group of players or team using the [[ |
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| ⚫ | PvP combat could take place at most locations in the ''RuneScape'' world. The rules of combat were the same as in modern ''[[RuneScape Classic]]'' Wilderness. [[Lumbridge]] was designated as a neutral area in which players could not attack each other; this was done to prevent a practice called "spawn camping", in which recently killed players were immediately killed again as soon as they respawned. However, it was possible for a character to be attacked in the upper levels of [[Lumbridge Castle]]. In addition to this restriction, NPC [[guard]]s and [[White Knight]]s patrolled the cities of [[Varrock]] and [[Falador]], breaking up PvP battles by attacking the aggressor. These guards were limited in number, however, and if all them in a city were already in combat, PvP combat could go on freely. At this time, the [[bank|Bank of RuneScape]] was limited to Varrock and Falador and could only store gold coins. As a result, players would carry their valuables with them. |
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| − | It's often hard to predict a macing attack, because by the time you spot the team holding [[Ancient Maces]] it's too late to get away. The teams will probably be accompanied by mages that cast [[Teleport Block]] and/or [[Snare]] on you. |
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| − | The only thing you can do to prevent losing your protected item is to '''stop eating food, die as quickly as possible and spam click your prayer potion'''. If you are teleblocked and you see multiple hostiles, it is very unlikely that you will survive this encounter. The best option you have in that situation is to protect your gear by not getting your prayer points drained to 0. You do this by dying as fast as possible and drinking as many [[Prayer Potion]] doses that you can. If you keep eating, you allow them to use [[Smite]] on you for a longer period of time or land more [[Ancient Mace]] specials on you. This will endanger your protected item. |
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| ⚫ | On [[10 December]] [[2007]], [[Jagex]] made a highly controversial update that made PKing in the Wilderness only possible at the Bounty Hunter, which is unsafe, and [[Clan Wars]], a safe activity. [[Fist of Guthix]], also safe, was not added until about four months after these updates. ''RuneScape'' lost a sizeable percentage<ref>http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/media/article3285256.ece</ref> of its paying players within the following month, although more long-term statistics have never been released. No amount of lost free players is known, however it is possible it was more than the number of quitting members. The exact numerical makeup of quitters (bots versus legitimate players) is uncertain. Many of the quitters were PKers, while others were the leaving accounts of [[Macro|autoers]]. According to Jagex, almost all of the lost players since the 10 December update have been replaced by new subscribers. Riots started amongst many players after this update. |
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| − | Backstabbing, also known as BSing or Luring, is the act of killing someone who has mistakenly placed their trust in the back-stabber or killing a player who is in the back-stabber's clan. For example, one joins a clan, a player takes him or her into the Wilderness then kills him or her. Players may also backstab a person already in the player's clan. Backstabbing is almost always effective if one reaches the high-level Wilderness. |
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| + | On [[15 October]] 2008, Jagex reinstated map-wide PKing on designated [[PvP worlds]]. PKers could kill other players in those worlds; on other worlds, [[Revenants]] wandered the Wilderness as the game's substitute for PKers on those worlds. Essentially in those worlds, the Wilderness was rather safe, as revenants were unable to pick up drops from players they killed, meaning that if the player was fast enough, they could reclaim their items. |
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| − | Occasionally, events in the Wilderness attract large amounts of players, many of whom are not prepared to combat serious threats. [[Penguin Hide and Seek]], in particular, seems to be a popular target on weeks where penguins wander about the Wilderness. As many dedicated penguin clans prefer trapping penguins in enclosed locations, like the [[Dark Warriors' Fortress]], player killers will camp near the entrance and spam [[Ice Barrage]], killing several players at once. However, due to the vast range in penguin hunting clans, anti-player killers (see below) are quickly called in to dispatch the menace, forcing players to either run or forfeit their winnings. Of course, since people entering the Wilderness for penguins usually don't carry anything of value, camping a penguin location is usually done for the purposes of griefing, although at other times people may also offer to kill them once they are done spotting the penguin in order to skip the long walk back out of high level Wilderness areas. |
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| + | On [[1 February]] [[2011]], the [[Update:The Wilderness and Free Trade Return!|Wilderness and Free Trade]] update was implemented. This reverted the Wilderness back into its original state. The revenants, who patrolled the Wilderness when PKers could only do so in PvP worlds, were banished to the [[Forinthry Dungeon]]. |
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| − | This is generally done for fun, not profit, as people who do not wish to fight rarely risk anything. |
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| − | Anti-player killing (anti-PKing or better known as anti-rushing) is the act of killing a player killer - generally denoted to be any armour wielding player. An anti-PKer is someone who only ever attacked PKers and never attacks anyone else. Some RuneScape clans are "Anti-Random PKing clans" and only ever kill PKers. Usually, when anti-PKing, the requirements are to use either [[Smite]] or [[Soul Split]], which results in the PKer dropping all their items if their prayer drops. |
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| − | Looting is the act of going into the Wilderness and attempting to get drops from other PKing kills, while risking nothing. Usually looters make level 3 accounts and hope to make profit by looting food, potions, neglected drops, and high value items dropped in a double ko. Looters may group up and start placing items that show above a PKer's loot from their kills so that they cannot get the items until they are removed by the people that put them there, then remove the items when the loot shows to get profit. |
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| ⚫ | PVP worlds, or Player-Vs-Player worlds, were entire designated worlds that were almost entirely Player-Vs-Player combat enabled. Only select areas (such as banks, respawn points, Entrana, and some guilds) were disabled to combat, and were marked by a skull with a cross over it. These worlds were sculpted after the original wilderness; much of the same rules apply, such as level restraints to attack and "skulls", You were "skulled" upon logging in to a PVP world and the Protect Item prayer were disabled. If you died whilst skulled, you would lose '''all''' of your items. To begin, one would have simply chosen a world that was marked as a PVP world when logging in. You were warned of the dangers. The first time you entered a PVP world, you were transported to Lumbridge and a manual was given to you explaining much of the concept (you could get a new one from the Doomsayer in Lumbridge should you have lost it). You would have a short immunity period before you could be attacked. After the first time, you had to be standing in a 'PVP Safe Zone' or you would not be able to login. In PVP worlds, you '''could''' lose your items, but at the same time, there were great rewards to be had! |
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Player killing (commonly known as PKing, player vs. player, or PvP), is the act of two or more players engaging in combat against each other. Player killing differs from other forms of combat in that players do not fight against monsters whose actions are defined by RuneScape's game engine.
Combat types
Single combat
Single combat, also known as "1v1" or one-vs.-one, restricts players so that they may only fight one target at a time. However, if a player stops attacking their opponent for a certain amount of time, it is possible for other players to attack one or both fighters.
Popular single-way combat areas are Edgeville and the White and Red portals in Clan Wars.
If a player runs from a multi-combat to a single combat zone, only one of the attackers can attack the player as long as they are in the single combat zone.
Multi-combat
A sign indicating a multi-way combat area
Multi-combat areas are identified upon entering by two crossed swords appearing in the corner of your screen. The zones will also have markers made out of rocks, flags and banners near the edges. Multi-combat areas are very dangerous, as multiple players can attack you at any given time
These areas are beneficial to groups of players, as it allows them to attack a single player together which greatly decreases the opponent's chance of escape and/or allows a group of lower level players to fight a higher level player at the same time, thus giving these players a better chance at surviving a confrontation. Multi-combat zones are very common on the east side of the Wilderness, while there are sparse groups of multi-combat zones on the west side.
Skulling
If a player attacks an innocent player in the Wilderness (one that has not attacked them), a white skull will appear above their heads. This is known as being skulled and this will effect the player will for ten minutes. If the skulled player continues attacking other players, the skull's timer will reset.
While skulled, players lose all items upon death. They can keep one or two extra items with the Protect Item prayer/curse and/or after eating a Fury shark.
If a player is attacked by another player, they can retaliate back safely without being skulled. Be careful though, as teams will often try to trick players into skulling themselves against their will. (See Skull-tricking)
Wilderness
A map of the Wilderness
The Wilderness is the largest and most popular Player versus Player zone in RuneScape. It is divided into multiple zones, both single and multi-combat and is home to different activities, creatures and skilling spots.
A player killed while inside the Wilderness will by default keep their three most valuable items though this can be altered (up to a max of five items kept) by one each, if the player has:
- The Protect item prayer active/the Protect item curse active
- Recently eaten a Fury shark
A player who successfully kills another player in the Wilderness will immediately be able to pick up their dropped items, and gain a 10 second "grace" period in single-way areas. Items dropped intentionally onto the floor also become immediately visible to other players. This makes the Wilderness a popular location due to the potential to make money. Dying in the Wilderness will always cause the player to respawn in Edgeville. The Wilderness contains multiple levels, from 1-57. Players may only attack each other if the difference between their combat levels is less than or equal to the Wilderness level. This means that a player may be attacked by a greater range of combat levels the farther into the Wilderness they travel. When a player has a Demonic Skull equipped (or is carrying Warbands supplies, a Hellfire bow or Cursed energy), they can be attacked by anyone, regardless of their combat level. Once attacked, however, the player may then also retaliate regardless of combat level difference.
Minigames
Player killing is allowed in some minigames. In Clan Wars and Castle Wars, it is the main objective of the minigame (alongside flag capturing in Castle Wars). While in some other minigames, like Stealing Creation, it is combined with skilling.
Minigames like Castle Wars, Soul Wars, Deathmatch and White portal make good practice grounds for Player-vs.-Player (PvP) due to them being considered safe. Players in safe PvP situations are more inclined to use higher tier gear without the risk of losing it, making these kinds of minigames useful for practicing strategies for potential Wilderness encounters, however, players usually conserve supplies when there is no loot to be gained, meaning that they tend to not use food or potions.
General tips
If you're traveling to a teleport-restricted area, it is recommended to be well prepared. Here are a few tips that can help you to survive in the Wilderness:
- It helps to wear armour. Consider wearing affordable and cost-effective armour such as Royal dragonhide armour or Lunar armour as they will dramatically increase your chances of survival with little risk to your funds. However, roaming the Wilderness with nothing equipped can also prove useful, as player killers may hesitate to skull or spend time killing someone who does not appear to be carrying anything of value.
- If you are using melee combat, a shield goes a long way. Using shield abilities such as Reflect and Resonance are one option when it comes to surviving an attack by another player, especially if you are on low health and/or out of food. A popular and cheap option for those who prefer ranged combat is the Dark bow, which allows you to use both ranged and defensive abilities. Mixing Resonance and a Binding Shot in with your general anti-stun rotation can help to improve your chances of survival.
- Teleportation gear is a must. You should always have an escape plan. Runes and interruptible items are NOT recommended. This is due to inventory space issues along with spell and teleport limits to level 20 Wilderness. Dragonstone equipment, such as the amulet of glory, allow teleportation from up to 30 Wilderness and are a good option. One of the most efficient escape options is the Saradominist token or Zamorakian token.
- Fight back. In some cases, the attacker will not expect any retaliation and this in itself may drive them away. If they do persist, having a good understanding of PvP basics can even help you win the fight.
Dangerous mechanics
Rushing
Rushing is the act of attacking a player without giving him or her the opportunity to be ready to attack back. Many consider rushing to be dishonorable, however, it can be an effective way of initiating a fight to your advantage.
Skull tricking
Skull tricking involves using deception to trick an opponent into attacking first, thus causing them to drop everything should they lose the battle.
A few common mechanics used to skull trick are:
- Having multiple players nearby to overtake another. The intended attacker will attack the victim while multiple players will follow or stand under the attacker while the victim is fighting them in a multi-way area. When the victim uses an Area-of-Effect (AoE) ability such as Quake, they will skull themselves because the AoE ability will hit the other players that the victim did not intend to hit.
- Attacking a player with fun weapons, like a Candy floss maul, while equipping a piece of equipment with the Committed perk. This might make you think that they skulled on you, but attacking them will still result in you being skulled.
Macing
Macing refers to a group of players or team using the Superior ancient mace special attack to rapidly drain your prayer points and disable your Protect Item. While the success of an attack depends on the coordination of the players conducting it, it can be devastating when done correctly. Macing often happens in frequented areas of the Wilderness, such as the Chaos Elemental, Revenants and lava strykewyrms.
Usually, two players will head to the desired spot, look for any potential victims, and attempt to skull trick them. Once the victim falls for the skull trick, the rest of the team appears and maces the victim to remove any prayers they may use.
If you find yourself surrounded by a large amount of players (who are most likely carrying ancient maces), keep your prayer points as high as possible at all times. Do not attempt to eat (unless you are sure you can get away), as by eating, you allow the PKers to deal more damage, which in turn results in you losing unnecessary prayer points. Be aware that PKers may attempt to use Calorie bombs to forcibly restore your health to drain more prayer points with their attacks.
If possible, try to run to a single-way area. This forces only one person to attack you at a time, which can be easier to deal with than multiple people attacking you.
Event exploitation
Occasionally, events in the Wilderness attract large amounts of players, many of whom are not prepared to combat serious threats. Penguin Hide and Seek, in particular, seems to be a popular target on weeks where penguins wander about the Wilderness. Player-killers who partake in this behavior are considered by most to be griefing, or ruining the fun of others for no other purpose than to be cruel, since the players who go to the Wilderness to spot penguins generally risk very little or nothing at all.
However, the WildyWyrm is one of the more popular and active events in the Wilderness. Randomly spawning somewhere in the Wilderness accompanied by a Server-wide Announcement, it is a group boss and has very lucrative rewards upon its death. This attracts large groups of players, including other PKers who may arrive to kill players after the WildyWyrm has died.
XP
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Prior to the Evolution of Combat, players were able to get combat experience from attacking other players. For a very long time after the Evolution of Combat, player killing did not yield any combat experience. This has since been changed, albeit with slight changes. XP is now given only after either the attacker or victim dies, and is based on damage dealt. Any "damage overkill" is also taken into account, so say if the victim had 100 more LP left and the attack would've done 4,000 damage, that also ends up into the XP calculation. Constitution XP is slightly below 1/3 of total XP gained as well.
For those who do not wish to gain experience while Player Killing for whatever reason, it can be disabled at the Combat Settings tab under the "XP Selection" area.
History
Originally, after the release of RuneScape Classic, players could select whether or not to play as player killer characters. Players could switch from player-killer mode to non-player-killer mode (in which the character could not attack or be attacked by other players) three times, after which they remained at their chosen setting "forever". The player-killer/non-player-killer modes were, however, removed from the game on 13 August 2001 when the Wilderness was added.
PvP combat could take place at most locations in the RuneScape world. The rules of combat were the same as in modern RuneScape Classic Wilderness. Lumbridge was designated as a neutral area in which players could not attack each other; this was done to prevent a practice called "spawn camping", in which recently killed players were immediately killed again as soon as they respawned. However, it was possible for a character to be attacked in the upper levels of Lumbridge Castle. In addition to this restriction, NPC guards and White Knights patrolled the cities of Varrock and Falador, breaking up PvP battles by attacking the aggressor. These guards were limited in number, however, and if all them in a city were already in combat, PvP combat could go on freely. At this time, the Bank of RuneScape was limited to Varrock and Falador and could only store gold coins. As a result, players would carry their valuables with them.
On 13 August 2001, this system was replaced by the Wilderness, partly due to complaints from many players who were unable to leave Lumbridge without being attacked by hordes of hostile player killers. Later, additional areas where PvP combat is allowed were added.
On 10 December 2007, Jagex made a highly controversial update that made PKing in the Wilderness only possible at the Bounty Hunter, which is unsafe, and Clan Wars, a safe activity. Fist of Guthix, also safe, was not added until about four months after these updates. RuneScape lost a sizeable percentage[1] of its paying players within the following month, although more long-term statistics have never been released. No amount of lost free players is known, however it is possible it was more than the number of quitting members. The exact numerical makeup of quitters (bots versus legitimate players) is uncertain. Many of the quitters were PKers, while others were the leaving accounts of autoers. According to Jagex, almost all of the lost players since the 10 December update have been replaced by new subscribers. Riots started amongst many players after this update.
On 15 October 2008, Jagex reinstated map-wide PKing on designated PvP worlds. PKers could kill other players in those worlds; on other worlds, Revenants wandered the Wilderness as the game's substitute for PKers on those worlds. Essentially in those worlds, the Wilderness was rather safe, as revenants were unable to pick up drops from players they killed, meaning that if the player was fast enough, they could reclaim their items.
On 1 February 2011, the Wilderness and Free Trade update was implemented. This reverted the Wilderness back into its original state. The revenants, who patrolled the Wilderness when PKers could only do so in PvP worlds, were banished to the Forinthry Dungeon.
When entering the Wilderness or other PvP based areas, warning signs will display the dangers of proceeding into the dangerous area.
PvP worlds (historical)
PVP worlds, or Player-Vs-Player worlds, were entire designated worlds that were almost entirely Player-Vs-Player combat enabled. Only select areas (such as banks, respawn points, Entrana, and some guilds) were disabled to combat, and were marked by a skull with a cross over it. These worlds were sculpted after the original wilderness; much of the same rules apply, such as level restraints to attack and "skulls", You were "skulled" upon logging in to a PVP world and the Protect Item prayer were disabled. If you died whilst skulled, you would lose all of your items. To begin, one would have simply chosen a world that was marked as a PVP world when logging in. You were warned of the dangers. The first time you entered a PVP world, you were transported to Lumbridge and a manual was given to you explaining much of the concept (you could get a new one from the Doomsayer in Lumbridge should you have lost it). You would have a short immunity period before you could be attacked. After the first time, you had to be standing in a 'PVP Safe Zone' or you would not be able to login. In PVP worlds, you could lose your items, but at the same time, there were great rewards to be had!
While they existed, players had to had a minimum combat level of 20 to enter a PvP world. Their Summoning level did not count towards this requirement.
As of 1 February 2011, PvP worlds no longer exist.
Bounty Hunter worlds
Bounty Hunter worlds were released on the 6th of May 2009. These worlds only allowed players to fight each other in the wilderness and travel throughout Edgeville and the Grand Exchange. These worlds were removed with the re-addition of the wilderness.
On 14 November 2016, an updated version of Bounty Hunter was released along with 2 new Bounty Hunter Worlds, one using the Evolution of Combat and the other using Legacy Mode.