[Final F8]

Not every time you go into the wilderness will be for PKing, sometimes you might have to go there because of a treasure trail, quest or you just feel like exploring.
If you do just feel like exploring, then it probably is best to only take 3 (or 0) items. Since there's nothing to lose
However, if you're out there because of a clue you're going to need a bit more protection.
Too many times have I seen people go out into the wildy for a clue with no armour, because they don't want to lose the clue and co-ordinate equipment (sextant, chart & watch) if they die. Then they go out there, get attacked, die and end up losing the stuff anyway because they had food or something on them. They were so easily killed because of no protection armour offers.

Here are my tips for clue hunting in the wilderness:
- Keep in mind that there is never a guarantee that you won't be PKed, so you still don't want to take out alot of valuable stuff.

- WEAR ARMOUR!
Yes, armour is important. Even dragonhide armour will do. It offers decent protection, weighs less and isn't as expensive as going out in rune.
I recommend wearing -
---- Chest, chaps and vambraces of the best dragon leather you can wear.
---- Any full helmet, even a coif. Any protection is better than none, right?
---- Boots of lightness if you've got them, otherwise boots don't make much difference (except for armoured boots if you want to wear them, which could be a costly loss)
---- A cape (once again, any protection is better than one. And a cape isn't exactly a big loss )
---- (Emerald) Amulet of Defence is fine, But (Diamond) Ammy of Power is a good choice too.

- Weapon
If you're in the wilderness for a clue, there's a good chance you'll have to fight a Zamorak (or even Saradomin) Mage. So you'll need a decent weapon to kill them with.

- Make sure your prayer is charged.
Self explanatory. Just in case you need to turn on protect from whatever you're being attacked with. You shouldn't need to take a prayer pot.

- Teleport runes
Just in case... You might be ok to just walk out of the wilderness once you've got the clue. However, if you're being chased (and someone hasn't cast tele-block on you) You'll need them for as soon as you get into level 20 wildy.

- Energy potions
These are handy, they'll let you keep running for longer. PKers don't often have these with them so these should make your energy last longer and give you the chance to outrun them. One or two will be fine.

- Food
Lobsters are fine. I wouldn't take anything lower, and of course something that heals more would be better. But once you've got everything else you need, fill the rest of your inventory with whatever food you decide to take ad you should be fine.
Don't take cakes! Cakes may heal as much as lobbies, but take 3 bites to eat the whole thing. Which means they heal WAY too slowly to be effective enough if you're being attacked.

- If you're attacked, STAY CALM
This is an important one. (I know from experience) Remember if you get attacked, you run SOUTH. Then, slap on the appropriate protect prayer and keep running. Eat if you get hit, take a dose of your energy pot every now and then, but not too often.
Keep an eye on the wilderness level you're in and teleport as soon as you get down to level 20.

- Better safe than sorry - It's ok to log out
I know, it seems like a pretty cowardly way out, but if you want, you can get the log out button ready and hit it the second you see a white dot on your radar. Then wait about a minute before going back on, or switch worlds.
I have a bad habit of waiting til I can see what level they are before logging out. It's got me into trouble a few times. (But I've still never died while doing a clue )
(It's not ok to log out if you see people while you're PKing. *Glares at several SeeDs who I wont name* )


Remember those tips and you should be fine. Especially staying calm and running south if you're attacked.
If you're lucky, you'll stroll right in there, dig up the casket and stroll back out without a problem. These precautions are for just in case you're not feeling so lucky
I hope I've covered everything about surviving in the wilderness, but remember to ask questions if you have any and I'll be happy to help you out.

- Headmaster F8

[Unknownentity]

I thought you might want to add something about quests. Like what if you are going to the wild to fight a monster or to read something. Maybe you should talk something more about it :S

[Final F8]

I thought you might want to add something about quests. Like what if you are going to the wild to fight a monster or to read something. Maybe you should talk something more about it :S

Going into the wilderness for a quest isn't much different to going in there for clues. You go out there, find/kill what you need, and get out of there again ASAP.
Which reminds me, you might like to take a look at the wilderness on the world map (www.runescape.com > World Map) before you go in. So you get a better idea of where you're heading.

[Goto]

Nice guide, i'll have to keep this in mind next time a clue sends me in there.

[Hax the Cook]

Cool Guide! I like it.

[Bigfoot]

nice guide final f8! that will come in use

[Bmatt]

*can be seen writing tips on arm* Hmm. . . acouple of those i need to pay attention to. Also, prayerbooks are pretty good if you have them full, as they offer good prayer improovments and you can always just go fetch it back from that guy if you die! lovely. . .

Great help! *underlines take teleport runes on arm*. . . . . .

[MA-53]

good idea to write a guide to it.