Lumbridge Beginner Guide

This guide is primarily intended for players who are new to Runescape Classic.

Starting out
It is important to obtain money at the very beginning of the game. This way, it is possible to buy better armor and equipment. One of the best ways to do this is to pickpocket men. If the player's health is low, always retreat as dying will result in the loss of all but three items. In order to restore health, food is required. Always carry a Sleeping bag with you, as getting 100% Fatigue will earn you no experience.

Obtaining Food
Food can be obtained most easily by killing chickens at the farm on the east side of the River Lum. As chickens cannot kill you, they make a better source of food than cows. Raw chicken can be cooked either on a fire created with the Firemaking skill, or on the range in the Lumbridge Castle Kitchen. (To use this range, the quest Cook's Assistant must be completed.)

Earning Experience
After earning enough money to buy a variety of armor and weapons, it is recommended that you begin training your combat skills. Monsters found outside of Misthalin are much stronger, and hence more dangerous. Chickens and Spiders are excellent targets as neither one can kill you. Until you are more high leveled, steer clear of Darkwizards, muggers, and highwaymen. These enemies are aggressive.

Death
It is highly recommended that you do not leave Lumbridge until you are a decent combat level. Whenever, you die you lose all but three of your most valuable items, and will respawn in Lumbridge. As you respawn in Lumbridge, your lost items (if they are not picked up by someone else) will stay on the ground for two minutes.

Leaving Lumbridge
Once you have a decent amount of money, it is recommended that you head north up to Varrock. Varrock as a variety of shops including armour shops, clothing shops, and much more.