Practice Mode

[Beric]

Boss fights are exciting, challenging, and the source of some of RuneScape's shiniest loot, but the level of difficulty can make them off-putting to newcomers.

 

Boss Practice Mode is here to help, offering a safe environment in which to hone your boss battling skills until you're ready to face the real thing.

 

We've also trimmed down the instancing interface to the essentials, allowed you to return to instances across log-outs or game updates, and introduced three exclusive rewards for those willing to welcome and help out new players.

 

Read on to find out more!

 

Boss Practice Mode

 

If you want to boss, but don't feel up to the challenge just yet, Practice mode is for you.

 

You'll have the option of selecting this when creating an instance before entering a boss fight.

 

A Practice mode instance is different from a regular one in several ways:

 

• All deaths within the instance as 'safe' – you won't lose items by being killed.
• No cost to start or maintain the instance.
• Hardcore Ironman characters may die in a practice instance without losing their status.
• Familiars persist through your death.

There are – of course – some limitations in Practice mode:

• No XP is given.
• No drops or other rewards are given.
• Kills do not count towards slayer or soul reaper assignments.
• Hard mode fights cannot be attempted in Practice mode.

To help you prepare, the Beasts interface has been updated with a 'Learn' button that gives details of each featured boss's attacks and tactics. You can also access a boss's 'Learn' page by clicking their image in the Instance System interface.

 

A Practice mode instance is the perfect place to break into bossing, or to brush up your skills if you're feeling rusty.

 

Boss Instancing Improvements

 

Along with Practice mode, there are a number of other updates to boss instancing that'll make the experience smoother and simpler all round:

 

The Instance System interface has been streamlined and spruced up, so everything you need is immediately to hand in one pane, including practice and hard mode toggles.

The new 'Rejoin' button allows you to re-enter your last instance – even across game updates and log-outs - as long as it's got more than 10 minutes remaining.

 

Help New Players, Get Rewards

 

There's a new set of unique rewards for those who help inexperienced boss battlers hone their skills.

 

When a non-Practice mode boss goes down, anyone with 10 or more kills on that boss who makes it into the top 15 damagers will receive one point for each person with fewer than 10 kills who also makes it into the top 15.

 

As you earn points, you'll unlock the following:

 

50 points: mortar board head override.

250 points: 'the Master' title.

500 points: Cornellius the owl - a follower pet.

For someone learning bossing, there's nothing better than a seasoned pro showing them the ropes. These rewards are a 'thank you' for those of you willing to lend a helping hand.

 

Enjoy!

 

Boss fights can be one of the most rewarding parts of RuneScape – from the gear you can get through to the friends can make – and now it's more accessible than ever.

 

Have fun, fight hard, and let us know your thoughts over on the forums.

 

Mod Chris L and the RuneScape Team

 

 

[Beric]

Just in time for the PvM comp.

[Sansa]

Does this mean you'll try araxxi? 

[Beric]

Nope!

[Sansa]

 

He only wants to be friends!

[Beric]

I am going to both kick and divorce you.

[Dan G]

I like this update although I don't imagine I'll use it a great deal.

I would like to practice Vorago & RotS before losing my bank to them.

[Babylon Sky]

I am going to both kick and divorce you.

I love you guys! You two are to adorable  

[Wolf]

Hey Arraxor we can be friends any day,

 

also with practice mode,

the price of pots are probably going to go up.

 

with that said,

 

why not practice mode without it,

you have a grave that's 36 minutes,

practice where you actually have a chance at loot even if you die.

 

Because 36 minutes is a loooong time to find your grave LOL

just know where it will spawn before hand ,

 

however I guess practice mode can be fun,

but until the death rework comes about it shouldn't be used just fight it and give it an ass whooooping

[Bryce]

pretty good update might have to give it a try since they changed so much since i last pvm

 

He only wants to be friends!

lol, poor jade

edit: hate how they put quest points in the examine stat thing

Edited March 10, 2015 by Bryce

[Douglas]

Rather than using practice mode, use the beta server instead. Gear up fully and log out on the normal server. Then load up the beta and click import save. It will take you and drop you down in lummy with the gear you had. Just go where you want and practice anything. If you die then just lobby and click import save. EZPZ and you don't use gear or runes or pots or foods to practice.

Edited March 10, 2015 by Doug las

[Ethan]

I'm more interested in Jade and Julias conversation taking place here. 

 

Please, continue. 

[Wise Counsel]

I'm more interested in Jade and Julias conversation taking place here. 

 

Please, continue. 

 

[Rafi]

There's totally going to be a rubber spider on Jade's pillow tonight.

Also, I like the reward for playing with newbies. I also like that it's not a material reward.

[James]

Jade:

[Sansa]

You guys should know that Jade picked up a spider barehanded just recently. 

[Evan]

Jade cried when he was cleaning out a closet

[Rafi]

You guys should know that Jade picked up a spider barehanded just recently.

You're ruining our image of him. Stop that!

[Beric]

Be secure in the knowledge that there was still plenty of screaming. 

[Bryce]