To get runes to cast spells, you can buy them from either rune store (one in Port Sarim, one in Varrock). If you have the runes, it will show the amount of runes you have next to the amount required for the spell. Hover your mouse over the spells and you will see the level and the runes required for the spell: To look at the spells you can cast, access the Ability book and click on the Magic tab. Magic is also extremely useful outside of combat are and there are large number of spells specifically designed to aid you in skilling and getting around Gielinor.

surge spells will require you to use a level 80+ weapon to deal their full damage. Furthermore, Magic damage is limited by the level of your weapon and so you will need the appropriate equipment for the level of spell you are casting to be able to use Magic in combat to its full potential e.g. To be able cast combat spells, you will need to be wielding either a staff, wand or magic off-hand (tables detailing all of these are found below). Magic can be a very powerful form of combat, especially when you have unlocked the use of Ancient Magicks and have a sufficiently high Magic level as these spells have special effects in addition to high damage.

Robes are very light, which allows mages to run farther than if they were in metal armor, and they also add to our maging capabilities, unlike armor, which lowers the amount of damage you do and the experience you gain. Robes - Robes are the only clothing made especially for mages. Certain staffs are more powerful than others, and some take the place of certain runes (more on that later). Staff - The staff is the basic weapon used by the wizard. Rune - Runes are stones with magical qualities that allow you to cast spells.

Lets begin with some basic definitions of magic-related items:

Temporary level boosts and Quest rewards.

Free to play magic guide