RSBANDBUpdate! - Weekly RuneScape News and Straight Talk

Flesh-hatcher Mhekarnahz drops into the Wilderness as a modern starting boss. We discuss its mechanics, rewards, and what it can teach to new PvMers. With discussion on accuracy, ranged, and a dragon harpoon. Also, the Christmas Cold Front.

Sailing launches as Old School’s first new skill. We give it the full new skill treatment covering core training methods, XP changes, combat, and exploration. Has Sailing redefined utility skills?

Thieving goes to 120 with Heists, supercharged pickpocketing, and a blueprint for future skill expansions. Stealth, electrocution, and siege engines play a role in some of the best Thieving XP while reward offerings are accessible and grand.

Lumbridge resets itself to its 2012 state bringing questions about the demise of the Sixth Age. Lumbridge has been updated to be cleaner and restored to its roots as our familiar home. Also, Lunar Isle is updated and it steals the show.

A path emerges to a new era for RuneScape starting in January 2026. Removing Treasure Hunter is just the tip of the iceberg as we learn about The Integrity Era. Changes to DailyScape, skilling, combat, and visual identity are all on the table.