Clue scrolls — the basics

Clues come in six tiers: Beginner → Easy → Medium → Hard → Elite → Master. Each has more steps and better rewards. Most come from monster drops; some from skilling.

Step types

• Anagram / cryptic: talk to the NPC the puzzle names
• Coordinates: dig where the numbers point — you need a sextant, watch and chart
• Emote: go to the spot, wear the items, perform the emote
• Maps: find the place drawn on the map
• Puzzle box / light box: solve the puzzle in the step

The Clue Scroll plugin in RuneLite shows where to go for most steps.

Beginner and easy clues

• Beginner clues drop from most low-level monsters — a gentle start
• Carry a spade and a few teleports
• Easy clues pay little but teach the step types

Medium and hard clues

• Build and fill STASH units (Construction) near emote spots so you never carry emote gear
• More teleports = faster clues: jewellery, a spirit tree or fairy ring access help a lot
• Hard clues are where the first valuable rewards show up

Elite and master clues

• You can hold one clue of each tier at a time — finish it before the next drop of that tier
• Master clues come from Watson in Hosidius, for one clue of each lower tier (easy to elite)
• Elite steps may need high levels and quest progress; check the step before you travel