How to Get Law Runes in OSRS - Ultimate Guide for All Players

Law runes are essential in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) for casting teleportation spells like Varrock Teleport and Telekinetic Grab, making them a must-have for efficient travel and magic training. Whether you’re a free-to-play (F2P) player, a member, or an Ironman, acquiring law runes can be challenging due to their high demand and cost (around 570 coins each on the Grand Exchange). This guide covers every method to get law runes in OSRS, optimized for beginners and veterans alike, ensuring you can stock up without breaking the bank.

Law runes power all teleportation spells in the standard spellbook, such as Falador Teleport (3 air runes, 1 water rune, 1 law rune) and Camelot Teleport (5 air runes, 1 law rune). They’re also used in utility spells like Telekinetic Grab, which requires 1 air rune and 1 law rune. For F2P players, law runes are critical for fast travel, while members use them for advanced spells on the Lunar Spellbook. Their versatility makes them a high-demand item, driving up their price and making efficient acquisition methods crucial.

Key Uses of Law Runes

Teleportation: Spells like Varrock Teleport (level 25 Magic) save time compared to walking.

Telekinetic Grab: Grab items from a distance, useful in quests and skilling.
Lunar Spellbook: Members use law runes for supportive spells like Vengeance.

Getting Law Runes as a Free-to-Play Player

F2P players have limited options for obtaining law runes since they can’t craft them or access member-exclusive shops. However, with persistence, you can still gather enough for teleporting needs.

Monster Drops for Law Runes

The primary way F2P players get law runes is through monster drops. Many monsters that drop runes have a chance to drop law runes, though the drop rates are low. Here’s a list of the best F2P monsters to farm:

Barbarians (Level 9-17): Found in Barbarian Village, these are low-level and easy to kill for beginners. Drops are rare but manageable with food.
Dark Wizards (Level 7 and 20): Located south of Varrock or in Draynor Village, they occasionally drop law runes. Bring armor to survive their magic attacks.

Hobgoblins (Level 28): Found in Edgeville Dungeon or near the Crafting Guild, they drop law runes infrequently but are viable for mid-level players.
Hill Giants (Level 28): In the Giants’ Plateau or Edgeville Dungeon, they drop law runes rarely. Use sprint to grab drops and retreat if low-level. Tip: Cast Bones to Bananas to convert their bone drops into food.
Cockroach Soldiers (Level 83): In the Stronghold of Player Safety, they drop 10-15 law runes frequently, ideal for higher-level F2P players with good combat stats.

Strategy: Equip decent armor, bring plenty of food, and focus on Cockroach Soldiers if your combat level is 60+. For lower levels, stick to Barbarians or Dark Wizards near safe spots like Varrock’s bank.

Trading with Other Players

In busy areas like Varrock’s bank, you can trade with players selling law runes. Prices may be higher than the Grand Exchange (around 600-1000 coins each), but this is a quick option for small quantities. Tip: Check GE prices first to avoid overpaying.

Member-Exclusive Methods to Get Law Runes

Members have access to more efficient ways to acquire law runes, including crafting, purchasing from shops, and unique minigames. These methods are faster and often more cost-effective.

Purchasing Law Runes from Shops

Several NPC shops sell law runes, but most require quest completion or specific conditions. Here’s a breakdown:

Shop	Location	Requirements	Price per Rune
Mage Arena	Deep Wilderness	Access to Mage Arena	~200 coins
Wizards’ Guild	Yanille	66 Magic, The Hand in the Sand quest	~240 coins
Ali Morrisane	Al Kharid	The Feud quest, partial Rogue Trader miniquest	~300 coins
Ape Atoll Magic Store	Ape Atoll	Monkey Madness I, greegree	~300 coins
Prifddinas Magic Store	Prifddinas	Song of the Elves	~300 coins

Best Option: The Mage Arena shop is the cheapest, but it’s in deep Wilderness, so use the Ardougne teleport lever and a knife to reach it safely. Bring minimal gear to avoid risk.

Law Running

Law running is a popular method for players without 54 Runecrafting. You trade pure essence to runecrafters at the Law Altar on Entrana, and they give you law runes (and often noted essence) in return. Here’s how to do it:

Requirements: Death Plateau quest, Law talisman, 27 pure essence, Lumbridge & Draynor Medium Diary (optional for market shortcut).
Steps:
- Start at Draynor Village bank with no weapons/armor (Entrana restriction).
- Withdraw 27 pure essence and a Law talisman.
- Run to Port Sarim’s Entrana monks (use market shortcut if available).
- Find a runecrafter saying “open” on world 36 or 66, trade 27 essence, and receive 27 law runes plus noted essence.
- Bank at Draynor and repeat.
Tip: Stockpile essence beforehand to avoid running out if crafters don’t provide noted essence.

This method is “free” in terms of coins but requires time and effort. You can get 500-1000 law runes per hour with good coordination.

Crafting Law Runes Yourself

Crafting law runes is the most sustainable method for members with 54+ Runecrafting, offering 9.5 XP per essence and double runes at 95 Runecrafting.

Requirements and Setup

Quests: Troll Stronghold (for Law talisman), Rune Mysteries.
Skills: 54 Runecrafting (95 for double runes), 30+ Mining for pure essence.

Items: Law talisman/tiara, pure essence, small-giant essence pouches, amulet of glory, ring of dueling, super energy potions, graceful outfit.

Accessing the Law Altar

The Law Altar is on Entrana’s northeast side, accessible via three main methods:

Abyss: Run from Edgeville to the Abyss, enter the Law portal, craft runes, and teleport back with an amulet of glory. Profit: ~8,856 coins per trip (54 essence) at level 75 with giant pouch, or 17,820 at 95. Recharge pouches every 9 trips at the Dark Mage. Risk: Low-level Wilderness PKers, so wear cheap gear like dragonhides.

Balloon Transport: From Castle Wars, take the balloon to Entrana (store logs in balloon storage), craft runes, and teleport back with a ring of dueling. Tip: Use stamina potions to maintain run energy.
Law Altar Teleport Tablets: Buy tablets for ~6,000 coins each from the Runecrafting Guild. Use 24 tablets, 3 rings of dueling, and pouches to craft 1,000 runes in ~18 minutes. Note: No weapons/armor allowed on Entrana.

Best Method: The Abyss is fastest and most profitable, yielding ~50 trips per hour. Use the Raiments of the Eye set for extra runes, boosting profits to ~10,524 per trip.

Minigames and Other Sources

Minigames and miscellaneous methods can supplement your law rune stock, especially for Ironmen or players looking for variety.

Guardians of the Rift

This minigame is an efficient and affordable way to get law runes as a reward. It requires 27 Runecrafting and offers a mix of runes, including law runes, based on your contribution. Tip: Focus on crafting high-level runes during the minigame to maximize rewards.

Quest Rewards and Drops

Monk’s Friend Quest: Rewards 8 law runes upon completion.

Monster Drops (Members): Ogress Shamans (after Corsair Curse) and Skeletal Wyverns drop law runes in bulk. Moss Giants and Bryophyta are decent for lower levels.
Hallowed Sepulchre: At 72+ Agility (82 recommended), you can get 200+ law runes uncommonly while training.

Tips for Ironman Accounts

Ironmen can’t rely on the Grand Exchange, so focus on these methods:

Shop Runs: Buy from the Mage Arena or Wizards’ Guild for consistent stock.
Crafting: Use the Abyss or balloon transport once you hit 54 Runecrafting.
Slayer Drops: Farm Ogress Shamans or Chaos Druids, though drop rates are low (e.g., 15 law runes per hour from Druids).

Pro Tip: Combine law running with slayer tasks to gather essence and runes simultaneously.

With these methods, you can efficiently gather law runes in OSRS, whether you’re teleporting across Gielinor or preparing for high-level magic. Start with monster drops or law running for quick results, and aim for crafting as you level up Runecrafting. Happy runecrafting!