Overview

There are many rare items in the RuneScape world, some of which are more rare than others. Most of the items that are in this class were dropped on holidays and cannot be obtained unless bought from other people. Other types rares can be dropped from some of the stronger creatures in the game or received from higher level Treasure Trails.

Guide

Table of Contents:

Holiday Rares:

Holiday Rares are items that were dropped on holidays to give the RuneScape players a bit of a reward for playing. Jagex made some of the later holiday items untradeable due to the fact that players were collecting lots of them, and selling them to make lots of cash fast. After many players complained to Jagex about not being able to get ahold of these drops. Jagex also has extended recent holiday drop periods to two weeks. Below is a list of the holiday items that have been dropped in the past and a bit of information about each.

Easter:

Picture Item Name Where Found Other Information
Easter egg
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Easter egg Dropped on Easter 2002. Heals 120 Life points.
Bunny ears
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Bunny ears Dropped on Easter 2003. Untradeable.
Rubber chicken
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Rubber chicken Reward for helping the Easter Bunny hand out eggs during Easter 2005. When wielded, it has the option to Whack another player (inflicts no damage - just silliness); also Enables the Chicken dance emote. Untradeable.
Easter ring
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Easter ring Reward for helping give out candy during Easter 2006. None, when worn makes you turn into an easter egg. Untradeable.
Chicken head
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Chicken head Reward for turning Kebbits to Bunnys during Easter 2007. Untradeable.
Chicken wings
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Chicken wings Reward for turning Kebbits to Bunnys during Easter 2007. Untradeable.
Chicken legs
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Chicken legs Reward for turning Kebbits to Bunnys during Easter 2007. Untradeable.
Chicken feet
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Chicken feet Reward for turning Kebbits to Bunnys during Easter 2007. Untradeable.
Chocatrice cape
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Chocatrice cape Reward for collecting eggs during Easter 2008. Untradeable.
Easter carrot
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Easter carrot Reward for fixing up the egg factory during Easter 2009. When wielded, it has the option to Whack another player (inflicts no damage - just silliness). Untradeable.
Squirrel ears
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Squirrel ears Reward for helping out the Easter bunny with his orders during Easter 2010. Untradeable.
Sunbeam crown
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?


Icicle crown
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Sunbeam crown

Icicle crown
Rewards for helping the Queen of Snow and Queen of Sunrise during Easter 2011. These crowns provide information on Evil Trees and can teleport you to their location. Untradable.
Egg on face mask
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?


Chocolate egg on face mask
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?


Eggsterminator
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Egg on face mask

Chocolate egg on face mask

Eggsterminator
Rewards for helping the Evil chicken and Chocatrice during Easter 2012. The Eggsterminator can be used to fire chocolate eggs at othr players. Untradable.

Halloween:

Picture Item Name Where Found Other Information
Pumpkin
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Pumpkin Dropped October 31st 2001. Heals 140 Life points. Tradable.
Red h'ween mask
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Blue h'ween mask
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Green h'ween mask
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Red h'ween mask

Blue h'ween mask

Green h'ween mask
Dropped on October 31st 2002. Tradable.
Scythe
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Scythe Dropped on October 31st and November 2nd 2003. Untradeable.
Zombie head
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Zombie head Found in the swamps of Lumbridge during Halloween 2005. It has the option to talk-at or ask a question. Untradeable.
Jack lantern mask
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Jack lantern mask Reward for cutting the evil roots in the Fairy Workshop during Halloween 2006. None, when worn makes your head a pumpkin. Untradeable.
Skeleton boots
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Skeleton boots Reward for vanquishing the ghosts in the Fairy Workshop during Halloween 2006. Untradeable.
Skeleton gloves
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Skeleton gloves Reward for vanquishing the ghosts in the Fairy Workshop during Halloween 2006. Untradeable.
Skeleton leggings
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Skeleton leggings Reward for vanquishing the ghosts in the Fairy Workshop during Halloween 2006. Untradeable.
Skeleton shirt
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Skeleton shirt Reward for vanquishing the ghosts in the Fairy Workshop during Halloween 2006. Untradeable.
Skeleton mask
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Skeleton mask Reward for vanquishing the ghosts in the Fairy Workshop during Halloween 2006. Untradeable.
Grim reaper hood
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Grim reaper hood Reward for helping the Grim Reaper during Halloween 2007. Untradeable.
Warlock top
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?

Witch top
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Warlock top

Witch top
Reward for trick-or-treating during Halloween 2008. Males and females received different sets. Untradeable.
Warlock legs
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?

Witch skirt
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Warlock legs

Witch skirt
Reward for trick-or-treating during Halloween 2008. Males and females received different sets. Untradeable.
Warlock cloak
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?

Witch cloak
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Warlock cloak

Witch cloak
Reward for trick-or-treating during Halloween 2008. Males and females received different sets. Untradeable.
Eek
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Eek
Reward for helping the Grim Reaper and Spider Queen in during Halloween 2009. You are able to equip him. Untradeable.
Web cloak
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Web cloak
Reward for helping the Grim Reaper and Spider Queen during Halloween 2009. Un-Tradeable.
Bone brooch
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Bone brooch
Reward for helping Pumpkin Pete with Grim Reaper's Party during Halloween 2010. Turns wearer into a pile of bones. Untradable.
Deathcon Lanyard
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?


Deathcon T-shirt
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?


Hourglass
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Deathcon lanyard

Deathcon t-shirt

Hourglass
Rewards for helping all three clan members in Death's citadel during Halloween 2011. Untradable
Hallowed hood
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?


Hallowed torso
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?


Hallowed rob skirt
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?


Hallowed cloak
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?


Hallowed boots
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?


Hallowed gloves
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Hallowed hood

Hallowed torso

Hallowed robe skirt

Hallowed cloak

Hallowed boots

Hallowed gloves
Reward for finding the ghosts during Halloween 2012. You can choose to switch between the Hallowed and Unhallowed set. Untradable.
Hallowed hood
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?


Hallowed torso
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?


Hallowed rob skirt
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?


Hallowed cloak
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?


Hallowed boots
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?


Hallowed gloves
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Unhallowed hood

Unhallowed torso

Unhallowed robe skirt

Unhallowed cloak

Unhallowed boots

Unhallowed gloves
Reward for finding the ghosts during Halloween 2012. You can choose to switch between the Hallowed and Unhallowed set. Untradable.

Thanksgiving:

Picture Item Name Where Found Other Information
Cornucopia
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Cornucopia Reward for killing or finding turkeys during Thanksgiving 2008. Can store up to 140 Life points of food. Untradeable.
Cornucopia
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Mackers Reward for dealing with the Turkey protest during Thanksgiving 2011. Untradeable.

Christmas:

Picture Item Name Where Found Other Information
Christmas Cracker
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Christmas cracker Dropped on December 25th 2001. Inside there is a random party hat and an item.
Red partyhat
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Red partyhat Found inside a Christmas Cracker. Tradable.
Yellow partyhat
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Yellow partyhat Found inside a Christmas Cracker. Tradable.
White partyhat
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
White partyhat Found inside a Christmas Cracker. Tradable.
Green partyhat
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Green partyhat Found inside a Christmas Cracker. Tradable.
Blue partyhat
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Blue partyhat Found inside a Christmas Cracker. Tradable.
Purple partyhat
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Purple partyhat Found inside a Christmas Cracker. Tradable.
Santa hat
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Santa hat Dropped on December 25th 2002. Tradeable.
Yo-yo
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Yo-yo Given to players as a present from Father Christmas during Christmas 2004. It has options to perform yo-yo tricks such as Play (up and down), Loop (loop-the-loop), Walk (walk-the-dog), and Crazy (all 3). Untradeable.
Woolly hat
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Woolly hat Reward for helping make bobbles during Christmas 2005. Untradeable.
Tri-jester hat
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Tri-jester hat Reward for helping make bobbles during Christmas 2005. Untradeable.
Jester hat
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Jester hat Reward for helping make bobbles during Christmas 2005. Untradeable.
Bobble hat
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Bobble hat Reward for helping make bobbles during Christmas 2005. Untradeable.
Woolly scarf
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Woolly scarf Reward for helping make bobbles during Christmas 2005. Untradeable.
Tri-jester scarf
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Tri-jester scarf Reward for helping make bobbles during Christmas 2005. Untradeable.
Jester scarf
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Jester scarf Reward for helping make bobbles during Christmas 2005. Untradeable.
Bobble scarf
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Bobble scarf Reward for helping make bobbles during Christmas 2005. Untradeable.
Blue marionette
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Blue marionette Reward for helping deliver Christmas Presents during Christmas 2005. You can make it Jump, Walk, Bow, or Dance. Untradeable.
Green marionette
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Green marionette Reward for helping deliver Christmas Presents during Christmas 2005. You can make it Jump, Walk, Bow, or Dance. Untradeable.
Red marionette
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Red marionette Reward for helping deliver Christmas Presents during Christmas 2005. You can make it Jump, Walk, Bow, or Dance. Untradeable.
Reindeer Hat
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Reindeer hat Reward for capturing the Gublinch during Christmas 2006. Untradeable.
Wintumber tree
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Wintumber tree Members only reward for capturing the Gublinch during Christmas 2006. Untradeable.
Snow globe
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Snow globe Reward from the Snow Queen during Christmas 2007. Shake it to make snowfall. Untradeable.
Santa costume top
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?


santa costume
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?


Santa costume gloves
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?


Santa costume boots
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Santa costume top

Santa costume legs

Santa costume gloves

Santa costume boots
Reward from the Snow Queen during Christmas 2008 for defeating Jack Frost. Untradeable.
Ice amulet
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Ice amulet Reward from the Snow Queen during Christmas 2008 for defeating Jack Frost. Untradeable.
Christmas ghost hood
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Christmas ghost top
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Christmas ghost bottoms
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Christmas ghost hood

Christmas ghost top

Christmas ghost bottoms
Made during Christmas 2009 to frighten Ebenezer Scourge. Untradeable.
Candy cane
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Candy cane Reward from Santa for freeing him during Christmas 2009. Untradeable.
Salty claws hat
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?


Heimland games souvenir
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Salty claws hat

Heimland games souvenir
Rewards for competing in the Heimland Games during Christmas 2010. Unrradeable.
Christmas wand
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?


Sparkles
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Christmas wand

Sparkles
Rewards for helping to set up the Wizards' Tower Christmas banquet during Christmas 2011. The Christmas wand can be used to throw Christmas puddings at other players. Untradable.
Snata beard
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Santa beard Reward for helping the Snow imp find the four dogs during Christmas 2012. Untradable.
Festive jumper
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?


Tinsel scarf
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?


San'tar spawnling
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Festive jumper

Tinsel scarf

San'tar spawnling
Rewards for earning 2,000 naughty or nice points during Christmas 2013. Untradable.

Back to Top

Other Rares:

There are few items that do not fit into the above categories, but are still considered rare. Most of these items were discontinued or changed, so only a small amount remain in the game. The only way to obtain them is to pay high prices to other players, and once they are gone, they are gone forever.

Picture Item Name Information
Disk of returning
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Disk of returning Players were originally punished for breaking the rules by being sent to an area known as the Black Hole until their punishment expired. Jagex created a version of the Black Hole for normal players to visit and the Disk of returning could be used get back out. The Black Hole was eventually removed in December 2001, however the Disk of returning was left in the game. As few people possessed a Disk when the hole was removed and many of those will likely have been lost over the years, this item is extremely rare.
Half full wine jug
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Half full wine jug Jugs of wine were originally drunk in two doses and a Half full wine jug was the result of drinking one dose. This was eventually changed sometime in 2001, however any Half full jugs were left in the game. As very few people possessed a Half full jug when the change was made and many of these have likely been lost over the years, this is now considered to be one of the rarest items in the game.
Fish mask
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Fish mask The Fish mask was originally obtainable from June - September 2012 as a reward from the Squeal of Fortune. As it was discontinued, it is now considered to be a tradable rare.
Christmas tree hat
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Christmas tree hat The Christmas tree hat was originally obtainable during December 2012 and January 2013 by collecting four different colored presents either through skilling and combat or the Squeal of Fortune. As it was discontinued, it is now considered to be a tradable rare.
Crown of Seasons
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Crown of Seasons The Crown of Seasons was originally obtainable during June and July 2013 by winning one on the Squeal of Fortune or making it from four coronets whose required materials could also be found on the Squeal of Fortune. The crown changes appearance based on the current season and can be inverted to match the southern hemisphere for those who live there. As it was discontinued, it is now considered to be a tradable rare.
Black Santa hat
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Black Santa hat The Black Santa hat was originally obtainable during December 2013 and January 2014 as a rare reward for pulling a Festive cracker. These crackers were found either through skilling and combat, daily challenges or taking part in 'The Bird and the Beast' World Event that was ongoing at the time. As it was discontinued, it now considered to be a tradable rare.
Monkey cape
Image last updated: Mar 26, 2015 Update Image?
Monkey cape The Monkey cape was originally obtainable during 26 May to 28 May 2012 from Wild Weekends, which were activities held throughout the weekends of May 2012 as a part of Mad May. It was obtainable after finding all 10 monkeys in Chase the Monkey, after which the cape would have appeared in the player's inventory.

Back to Top

Guide Feedback

Rate this guide

0.0/5 0 ratings

Share To

You can report issues without logging in. Log in to leave ratings and watch pages.

Want to help keep RuneHQ's guides up to date?

We're always looking for knowledgeable players to write, review, and improve our content. Join the team and help thousands of adventurers.

Apply Now