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Rune kiteshield
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Rune kiteshield

#1201

"A large metal shield."

Wiki GE
High Alch 32,640 gp
Low Alch 21,760 gp
Store Value 54,400 gp
GE Limit 70

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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 ID 1201
Members No
Store Value 54,400 gp
High Alch 32,640 gp
Low Alch 21,760 gp
GE Limit 70 / 4h

Item Information

Released 2001-08-13
Weight 5.443 kg
Tradeable Yes
Stackable No
Noteable Yes
Equipable Yes
Quest item No
Alchable Yes
Destroy Drop
Options Drop
Worn options Remove

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 Dmg 0%
Prayer +0
Requirements
Defence 40

Creation Recipes

Smithing Level 97 225 XP
Materials:
3x Runite 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 kiteshield Upgrade
Higher tier kiteshield
Runite bar Component
Smithing material
Rune sq shield Downgrade
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