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Rune kiteshield

#1201

"A large metal shield."

WikiGE
High Alch32,640gp
Low Alch21,760gp
Store Value54,400gp
GE Limit70

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About Rune kiteshield

"A large metal shield."

The rune kiteshield is the strongest free-to-play kiteshield, offering top-tier melee defence at 40 Defence. Smithable at 97 Smithing from 3 runite bars. Frequently used as a tank shield by low-risk PvPers and void rangers despite its ranged and magic penalties.

Item Details

Item ID1201
MembersNo
Store Value54,400gp
High Alch32,640gp
Low Alch21,760gp
GE Limit70 / 4h

Item Information

Released2001-08-13
Weight5.443 kg
TradeableYes
StackableNo
NoteableYes
EquipableYes
Quest itemNo
AlchableYes
DestroyDrop
OptionsDrop
Worn optionsRemove

Equipment Stats

Shield
Attack Bonuses
Stab+0
Slash+0
Crush+0
Magic-8
Ranged-3
Defence Bonuses
Stab+44
Slash+48
Crush+46
Magic-1
Ranged+46
Other Bonuses
Melee Str+0
Ranged Str+0
Magic Dmg0%
Prayer+0
Requirements
Defence40

Creation Recipes

SmithingLevel 97225 XP
Materials:
3xRunite bar
Tools:Hammer, Anvil

History (2)

  1. 2015-07-09

    Smithing animation and stats unaffected, but 40 Defence requirement clarified in the wiki.

  2. 2001-08-13

    Released alongside rune body armour.

Related Items

Dragon kiteshieldUpgrade
Higher tier kiteshield
Runite barComponent
Smithing material
Rune sq shieldDowngrade
Smaller rune shield with weaker defence bonuses

Market Strategy

  • Stable F2P demand from new accounts hitting 40 Defence
  • Smithing 97 supply makes this margin-friendly at scale
  • Tank-shield use keeps PvP demand sticky

Trading Tips

Track runite bar price - 3 bars sets the floor
Stock during F2P bond events when new accounts spike