Clue scrolls are an exciting part of Old School RuneScape that allow players to complete challenging puzzles and riddles for valuable rewards. Implings are imp-like creatures that players can catch using butterfly nets or magical impling jars. Certain types of implings have a chance of containing clue scrolls when caught. For players looking to farm clue scrolls, targeting specific implings can maximize efficiency and save time. This article will examine the top implings for obtaining different tiers of clue scrolls in OSRS.
Easy Clue Scrolls
Easy clues are the most common and easiest to obtain. They have no skill requirements and offer rewards including cosmetic clothing, god books, and low level alchables. Here are the top implings for easy clues in OSRS:
Eclectic Implings
Eclectic implings have a 1 in 25 chance to drop easy clue scrolls, making them one of the best sources. They can be found in various locations including Puro-Puro, the eastern portion of the Wilderness, and the Prifddinas Impling area after completing Song of the Elves. Using butterfly nets and Puro-Puro or magic impling jars elsewhere is an efficient way to collect eclectic implings.
Young Implings
Young implings have a 1 in 50 chance to contain easy clues which can be boosted to 1 in 42.5 with the hard Wilderness diaries complete. Young implings are located in Falador, Varrock, and elsewhere. Combining them with eclectics is a great way to stack up easy scrolls.
Magpie Implings
Magpie implings are uncommon but have a decent 1 in 100 base chance of containing easy clue scrolls. Their locations are limited but combining them with eclectics and young implings will yield a good amount of easy scrolls per hour.
Medium Clue Scrolls
Medium clues require some quests complete and skill levels up to the 30s or 40s. Rewards include Ranger boots, Holy sandwiches, and various alchable rune items. Top implings for medium clues include:
Eclectic Implings
Once again, eclectic implings are excellent – they have a 1 in 35 base chance to contain medium clue scrolls. Their diverse locations and solid drop rate make them the go-to impling for mediums.
Ninja Implings
Ninja implings have a solid 1 in 100 chance to drop medium clues. They can be found in all sorts of places making them another decent option. Combining ninjas with eclectics will yield a good haul of mediums per hour.
Magpie Implings
Similar to easy clues, magpie implings have a 1 in 50 chance of containing mediums. Their rarity makes them more of a supplementary source to the more common eclectic and ninja implings.
Hard Clue Scrolls
Hard clues have the highest skill requirements and most challenging puzzles. Rewards include God d’hides, Gilded armor, and Third age equipment. The best implings for hard clues are:
Eclectic Implings
With a solid 1 in 50 base chance of containing hard clues, eclectic implings continue to be an efficient source for higher level scrolls.
Ninja Implings
Ninja implings have a 1 in 250 base chance of dropping hard clues. This is on the lower side, but their ubiquity still makes them a decent option when combined with eclectics.
Dragon Implings
Extremely rare, dragon implings have a solid 1 in 50 chance of containing hard clues. Their requirements are high at 99 Hunter and Agility but combining them with eclectics will yield a lot of hard clues per hour.
Elite Clue Scrolls
Elite clues are some of the rarest and most rewarding in the game. They can yield Third age armor, Gilded, God d’hides, and more. The top implings for elite clues are:
Eclectic Implings
Unsurprisingly, eclectic implings are again excellent here with a 1 in 125 chance for elites. Their diverse locations make eclectic implings the meta for farming elites.
Ninja Implings
With a 1 in 500 base chance for elites, ninja implings are a decent secondary source to supplement eclectics.
Dragon Implings
Dragon implings shine for elites with a solid 1 in 25 chance to contain them. Their high requirements limit accessibility but yield fast elite scrolls.
Master Clue Scrolls
Master clues are incredibly challenging, requiring skill levels in the high 80s to low 100s. Rewards can yield Gilded, Third age, and even the prestigious Bloodhound pet. The top implings for master clues include:
Ninja Implings
Ninja implings are the only impling with a base chance (1 in 1000) of containing master clues. Their ubiquity makes ninjas the goto method for farming masters.
Magpie Implings
Extremely rare 1 in 2000 chance from magpie implings. Not a great method but can supplement ninjas in a pinch.
Conclusion
In summary, the key takeaways when hunting implings for clue scrolls in OSRS are:
- Eclectic implings are versatile for all clue tiers – easy through elite.
- Ninja implings complement eclectics well for mediums through masters.
- Young and magpie implings supplement for easies and mediums.
- Dragon implings shine for hards and elites but have high requirements.
By focusing your impling catching efforts on the correct species, you can maximize your clues per hour and complete more of those rewarding challenges and puzzles. Happy impling hunting!
