Necromancy is live in RuneScape . The huge, game-changing update is here, bringing the first new combat style, an all-new season, skill, and much more.
The RuneScape team has been previewing the Necromancy update for a while, with consistent introductions to what to expect from the new combat style, the plot of the overarching season, and some of the other features in the update. Now, Necromancy is live, and the team is looking for feedback, bug reports, and all things player experience as they work out any issues that may arise.
The new combat style is designed to not be strong or weak against the three original existing combat styles, and the team was careful to design it in a way that was accessible to even new players. You'll be able to skill up, and play through the story to learn all things Necromancy and eventually conjure up your own small undead squad to accompany you and help you out.
The story involves Death asking you to help restore the souls taken by the First Necromancer, Rasial, leaving the City of Um empty. The city itself is normally an active location, and will be your hub in the journey, getting more active and helpful as you restore more souls to the city. Learn Rituals and combinations to be able to use your new skills, and study as Rasial’s apprentice before you work to end his plans for good, and put your new abilities to use in Gielinor. As the team notes, big things might be ahead if you train up and defeat Rasial. “Your skills will be well on the way to taking on the pinnacle bosses in Gielinor (such as Zamorak).”
With the update, comes a brand new roadmap. With the update, we open a brand new season and a race to World First. In September, the team is planning on responding to player
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