Skills define character progression in Runeheim. Performing skill-related actions grants experience points (XP), increasing skill levels and unlocking new capabilities, resources, and content. Combat effectiveness is derived from combat skills and contributes to the Combat Level, which is currently capped at Level 60.
The following different kind of skills exist in Runeheim.
| Skill | Used for | Gathers / Produces |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | Improves melee accuracy | — |
| Defense | Reduces incoming damage | — |
| Strength | Increases melee damage | — |
| Hitpoints | Increases maximum health | — |
| Ranged | Ranged combat accuracy and damage | — |
| Prayer | Activating prayers and buffs | Prayer points |
| Woodcutting | Cutting down trees | Logs |
| Mining | Extracting ore from rocks | Ores |
| Fishing | Catching fish | Raw fish |
| Firemaking | Lighting fires for utility | Fires, ash |
| Cooking | Preparing food | Cooked food |
| Crafting | Creating tools and equipment | Jewelry, armor parts |
| Smithing | Forging metal items | Weapons, armor |
| Fletching | Creating ranged equipment | Arrows, Bows |
The following table lists important XP milestones for skill progression:
| Level | Cumulative XP |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 83 |
| 3 | 174 |
| 4 | 275 |
| 5 | 387 |
| 6 | 511 |
| 7 | 648 |
| 8 | 799 |
| 9 | 966 |
| 10 | 1,151 |
| 15 | 2,406 |
| 20 | 4,463 |
| 25 | 7,833 |
| 30 | 13,352 |
| 40 | 37,209 |
| 50 | 101,314 |
| 60 | 273,718 |
| 70 | 737,600 |
| 80 | 1,986,037 |
| 90 | 5,346,298 |
| 99 | 13,034,394 |