OSRS Ali Morrisane Rune Shop Solver Guide for Easy Rune Access

OSRS Ali Morrisane Rune Shop Solver Guide for Easy Rune Access

In Old School RuneScape (OSRS), Ali Morrisane’s Rune Shop in Al Kharid offers a unique way to purchase runes at discounted prices through the Rogue Trader minigame. However, unlocking the full potential of this shop requires solving a challenging sudoku-style puzzle known as “Runedoku.” This guide dives into everything you need to know about the Ali Morrisane Rune Shop solver, including tips, strategies, and tools to streamline the process for Ironmen and casual players alike. Whether you’re looking to stock up on Law, Cosmic, or Soul runes, we’ve got you covered.

Who Is Ali Morrisane?

Ali Morrisane is a cunning Pollnivnian merchant located in the northeastern market of Al Kharid, near the cactus patch. Known for his shady business tactics, he’s the mastermind behind Ali’s Discount Wares and the magic carpet network. After completing The Feud quest, players can engage in the Rogue Trader minigame to unlock additional stock, including runes supplied by Aubury in Varrock.

What Makes the Rune Shop Special?

Ali’s Rune Shop stands out because it offers runes at fixed, often cheaper prices compared to the Grand Exchange, making it a go-to for Ironmen who can’t rely on trading. The shop stocks:

  • Elemental Runes: Air, Water, Earth, Fire (17 coins each)
  • Catalytic Runes: Mind, Chaos, Death, Blood, Law, Cosmic, Nature, Soul (prices vary)

However, accessing these runes requires solving a Runedoku puzzle for large caskets, which can be tedious without the right approach.

The Runedoku Puzzle Explained

What Is Runedoku?

Runedoku is a sudoku-style puzzle in the Rogue Trader minigame where players arrange runes on a 9×9 grid. Each row, column, and 3×3 subgrid must contain one of each rune type (e.g., Air, Water, Law) without repetition. The puzzle is required to unlock the large casket, which grants access to catalytic runes like Law and Soul.

Why Is It Challenging?

The Runedoku puzzle can be daunting for players unfamiliar with sudoku. The large casket’s 9×9 grid is more complex than the small casket’s 4×4 grid (for elemental runes), and the in-game interface can feel clunky. Additionally, players must solve the puzzle each time they want to access the large casket’s discounted runes, making it repetitive for bulk rune purchases.

How to Solve the Runedoku Puzzle

Manual Solving Tips

If you enjoy puzzles, solving Runedoku manually can be rewarding. Here’s how to approach it:

  1. Assign Numbers to Runes: Map each rune to a number (e.g., Air = 1, Water = 2, Law = 9) to simplify the puzzle.
  2. Focus on One Rune: Pick a rune (e.g., Water) and identify where it can’t go by checking rows, columns, and 3×3 grids with existing Water runes.
  3. Use Process of Elimination: Place runes in the remaining empty spaces, ensuring no duplicates in any row, column, or subgrid.
  4. Repeat: Move to the next rune type and repeat until the grid is complete.

For example, if a 3×3 subgrid is missing a Law rune, check which cells are valid by eliminating those in rows or columns already containing a Law rune.

Using a Runedoku Solver

For faster results, use an external solver. The RuneApps Runedoku Solver is a popular tool that instantly solves the puzzle when you paste a screenshot of the grid. Here’s how it works:

  • Take a screenshot of the Runedoku puzzle in-game.
  • Open the RuneApps solver and press Ctrl+V to paste the screenshot.
  • The solver automatically fills in the grid, showing the correct rune placements.

Alternatively, RuneLite’s Runedoku Helper plugin overlays solutions directly in-game, making it even more seamless.

Best Tools and Plugins for Runedoku

RuneLite Runedoku Helper

RuneLite, the most popular OSRS client, offers a Runedoku Helper plugin available via the Plugin Hub. It highlights correct rune placements and can auto-solve the puzzle, saving time for bulk rune buyers. To enable it:

  1. Open RuneLite and navigate to the Plugin Hub.
  2. Search for “Runedoku Helper” and install it.
  3. Start the Runedoku puzzle in-game, and the plugin will guide you.

RuneApps Runedoku Solver

This standalone tool is ideal for players not using RuneLite. It’s especially useful for Ironmen who rely on Ali’s shop for runes like Blood and Soul, which sell for 200 and 150 coins, respectively, at 50% of their Grand Exchange value.

OSBot APA Rune Sudoku

For advanced users, the OSBot APA Rune Sudoku script offers automated solving and rune purchasing. Features include customizable solve speed, profit tracking, and selective rune buying. Note that botting violates Jagex’s rules and risks account bans, so use with caution.

Tips for Maximizing Rune Shop Profits

Should You Buy All Runes or Check First?

After solving the puzzle, you can either buy all runes at a discounted price (6-10% cheaper) or check the contents first, which reduces the discount. For Ironmen, buying all runes is often worth it, as excess runes like Blood and Soul can be sold at the Grand Exchange for profit.

Stock Management

The shop’s stock depends on player activity. If many players open caskets without buying, the rune stock may deplete. Check the shop frequently and solve puzzles during off-peak hours to maximize availability.

Table: Rune Prices at Ali’s Discount Wares

Rune Type Price (Coins) Grand Exchange Price (Approx.)
Air 17 20-30
Law 240 300-350
Cosmic 150 200-250
Soul 150 300-400
Blood 200 400-500

Note: Grand Exchange prices fluctuate; check current rates before buying.

Additional Benefits of Rogue Trader

Completing all parts of Rogue Trader (runes, blackjacks, and clothing) unlocks discounted magic carpet rides (100 coins instead of 200) and access to Menaphite robes and blackjacks. These perks make the minigame worthwhile beyond just runes.

Pro Tip: After unlocking the shop, you don’t need to solve the puzzle again to buy runes, but solving additional caskets can refresh stock for catalytic runes.

By mastering the Runedoku puzzle with solvers like RuneApps or RuneLite, you can turn Ali Morrisane’s Rune Shop into a reliable source of affordable runes. Whether you’re an Ironman stocking up on Soul runes or a casual player looking to save coins, this guide equips you with the tools and knowledge to succeed. Head to Al Kharid, tackle those caskets, and make the most of Ali’s Discount Wares!