The Week Ahead: Ghrazi Blood Knights Solo Mode & Community Updates!
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Last week we shared our Late-Game Rebalance preview and were extremely pleased with the postive reception it received. Since then, we have continued to monitor discussions and make tweaks. We've listed out additional changes coming as part of the Late Game Rebalance below, and are continuing to consider a few additional tweaks as we work towards launching this update on November 23rd.
During the upcoming "Well of Restoration" Event, you will have the opportunity to donate your unwanted or unused MTX items in exchange for a moderate amount of GP.
Any MTX items that are automatically removed on November 23rd will be converted at 25% of the value compared to the value received for donating them during the Well of Restoration event. We strongly recommend donating them during the Well of Restoration event.
Donating to or interacting with the Well of Restoration will grant you the title: "The Restorer".
The "Clean Up" Bank Filter has been updated to include a few extra MTX items that were previously missing. These include:
There were a number of outstanding questions regarding the changes coming to MTX Items, so we've collated a short FAQ here. Further changes are still being worth upon during this week.
Double XP is currently live! If you're returning to RuneScape after a longer break, read our Returners Guide to get yourself up to speed with what's happened this year.
Join us for the Ghrazi Blood Knights Solo Creator Stream starting today at 13:00 game time on Twitch.tv/RuneScape! Join us as we watch a bunch of different RuneScape creators take on the Ghrazi Blood Knights Solo Encounter! Come along, cheer them on and see who survives the deadly duo!
Solo Mode: Ghrazi Blood Knights
The Ghrazi Blood Knights have already proven themselves to be one of Gielinor's deadliest challenges. Since their arrival in Havenhythe, adventurers have been putting their combat skills, teamwork and determination to the test against Lord and Lady Ghrazi.
But what happens when you take teamwork out of the equation?
It's time to find out, because the Ghrazi Blood Knights are going SOLO!
That's right! No partner to rely on, no one to save you when things go wrong. Just you, your abilities and two very dangerous opponents standing between you and victory.
Whether you've already conquered the duo encounter or have been waiting for the chance to take on the Blood Knights alone, your next challenge awaits.
Of course, taking on both Knights by yourself requires a few changes. So, let's dive into what's changing for the solo encounter and what you can expect when you step into the fight!
Changes
Hitpoints Scaling
Taking on both Blood Knights alone is already quite the challenge, so we wanted to make sure the encounter felt balanced for solo players without simply cutting everything in half.
We're taking a slightly different approach to hit points scaling, returning to something closer to how Solak works. Rather than scaling by 100% for each additional player, we're accounting for the 'human element' of group encounters. After all, having another adventurer alongside you doesn't always mean things will go to plan!
The HP of the bosses, the Sanguine Heart, and the Sanguine Link (Phase 5 hitpoints) is not a straight -50% hitpoints. We've worked backwards to take into account a 'base life points' from the duo number, and then added +80% 'per person' for each player within the instance (as you can imagine, this is capped at 2).
Boss Lifepoints
| Enrage | Solo Lifepoints | Duo Lifepoints |
|---|---|---|
| Normal mode | 850,000 | 1,500,000 |
| 100% | 1,100,000 | 2,000,000 |
| 500% | 1,700,000 | 3,000,000 |
| 750% | 1,950,000 | 3,500,000 |
| 1000% | 2,250,000 | 4,000,000 |
| 2000%+ | 2,800,000 | 5,000,000 |
Sanguine Link (Phase 5) Lifepoints
| Enrage | Solo Lifepoints | Duo Lifepoints |
|---|---|---|
| Normal mode | 170,000 | 300,000 |
| 100% | 330,000 | 600,000 |
| 500% | 500,000 | 900,000 |
| 750% | 580,000 | 1,050,000 |
| 1000% | 670,000 | 1,200,000 |
| 2000%+ | 850,000 | 1,500,000 |
Sanguine Heart Lifepoints
| Enrage | Solo Lifepoints | Duo Lifepoints |
|---|---|---|
| Normal mode | 170,000 | 300,000 |
| 100% | 330,000 | 600,000 |
| 500% | 500,000 | 900,000 |
| 750% | 580,000 | 1,050,000 |
| 1000% | 670,000 | 1,200,000 |
| 2000%+ | 850,000 | 1,500,000 |
Attack Offsets
To avoid flicking between Melee and Magic throughout the kill, we've made the knights alternate attacks. In practice, this means you'll be in more of a 'Raksha-esque' prayer flicking rhythm - except you'll consistently know whether it's Melee or Magic. You'll still need to stay on your toes, but at least you'll have a fighting chance to keep those prayers in check!
Special Attack Delays
To prevent special attacks from overlapping in an unfair and unfun way, several of Lord Ghrazi's attacks will start 6 ticks after Lady Ghrazi's, giving you more time to respond. Crosscut and Arena Destruction remain simultaneous with Lady Ghrazi's attacks, with some minor changes we've noted below!
Blood Bomb
Instead of pinging between both players (since, in solo, there isn't another player to ping it off of), we've opted to have it move between both yourself and Lord Ghrazi. Its AoE damage and damage based on range is still in place.
Phase 3 (Sanguine Takeover)
This is where things get particularly interesting! With no teammate to split the responsibilities, you'll need to manage both parts of the encounter yourself. Don't worry, though; we've made a few adjustments to give you the tools to do exactly that.
To allow you to progress the fight yourself, instead of one person going up to the heart and one staying below, you'll now enter a 'preparation' section of phase 3. This is timed, and within that time, killing a Sanguine Tumour banks 12 seconds of time up above. When you've killed all the tumours or run out of time, you're teleported to the Sanguine Heart.
At this point, both of the Blood Knights channel into the heart - this does mean increased Sanguine Influence stacks building up over time, but counteracts the need for a player to worry about the attack rotation down below.
Furthermore, instead of gaining Haemorrhage stacks whenever you defeat a Sanguine Tumour, you gain a stack every 12 seconds you remain up by the heart. Slower, but still dangerous!
Arena Destruction
We identified some areas we wanted to improve in while seeing you play through the boss around Arena Destruction. Namely, at lower enrages the decreased number of areas marked for Arena Destruction means it's actually more difficult to get to one to deal with the encounter-wide AoE attack. To resolve this, we've made it a flat number of areas within the arena that are destroyed - regardless of enrage or team size.
Crosscut
We've observed that in duos, if one of your team dies, it becomes very difficult to complete this mechanic. To resolve this in solo (and in duo clutch situations), we've made the roll for what damage types it uses shared between both bosses, and hits on the same tick - ultimately meaning that you can prayer flick both at the same time.
Crimson Lament & Blood Challenge
Given the need to tank both Lord and Lady Ghrazi, these 'anti tank' debuffs don't really have a place in solo mode - to that end, we've disabled these debuffs in solo mode.
Drop Rates Revealed: Ghrazi Blood Knights
You've fought the Blood Knights, survived their deadliest attacks and hopefully walked away with some shiny rewards. But there's one question we've seen popping up quite a bit since launch...
Just how rare are these drops!?
Well, wonder no more! With solo mode now available, we're also pulling back the curtain on the Ghrazi Blood Knights' drop rates, giving you a full breakdown of what you can expect from both solo and duo encounters.
Let's get into the numbers!
Guaranteed Drops
Every kill grants at least one Crimson Ichor per player, with higher enrages granting more Crimson Ichor. This is in addition to any common loot.
| Enrage | Guaranteed Crimson Ichor |
|---|---|
| Normal, 100%, 500%, 750% | 1 |
| 1000% | 2 |
| 2000%+ | 4 |
Commons
Each kill provides one loot pile per person, in both solo and duo modes. This is comprised of one table which has access to every common drop on the loot table, and is mostly the same throughout enrages. The one deviation from this is within Crimson Ichor, which has a low, medium and high drop quantity. If you succeed on rolling the rare loot, it replaces the common loot.
There is a 40% chance of getting the low quantity drop, a 35% chance of getting the medium quantity drop, and a 25% chance of getting the high quantity drop.
| Enrage | Low | Medium | High | Average | Additional Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | In normal mode, rolling the Crimson Ichor drop will always drop 5 Crimson Ichor. |
| 2000%+ | 5 | 20 | 40 | 18 | |
| 1000% | 5 | 15 | 30 | 14.75 | |
| 750% | 5 | 10 | 25 | 10.75 | |
| 100%, 500% | 5 | 10 | 20 | 9.5 |
Tertiary Drops
Ghrazi Fauld (Boss Pet)
| Pet Chance | |
|---|---|
| Normal | 1/500 |
| Hard Mode | 1/300 |
| Threshold | 100 |
Painting Piece
| Enrage | Chance |
|---|---|
| Normal | 1/40 |
| 100% | 1/35 |
| 500% | 1/30 |
| 750% | 1/25 |
| 1000% | 1/20 |
| 2000%+ | 1/15 |
Boss Trophy
A flat 1/500 for the boss trophy, in line with other encounters.
Rare Drops
Now for the big ones! Whether you're hunting down Malachi's Tooth and Claw to complete your crossbow set, or chasing that elusive Invoke Arisen Flesh codex, here's how your chances stack up across the different enrages.
We've taken a slightly different approach here; in that, usually the 'chase' drop(s) from the encounter are typically rarer than others. One of the side effects of this is that, on your journey to obtaining those chase drops, we provide an influx of the other uniques throughout the economy. To reduce this, we've opted to make the crossbows more common than the Invoke Arisen Flesh codex.
Once you roll on the rare drop table, we roll for which item you get - this has a 40% chance of being a Malachi's Tooth (mainhand crossbow), a 40% chance of being a Malachi's Claw (offhand crossbow), and a 20% chance of being an Invoke Arisen Flesh codex.
| Enrage | Chance |
|---|---|
| Normal | 1/600 |
| 100% | 1/150 |
| 500% | 1/90 |
| 750% | 1/60 |
| 1000% | 1/35 |
| 2000%+ | 1/25 |
Your Solo Challenge Awaits!
The time has come, adventurers!
Ghrazi Blood Knights Solo Mode is LIVE NOW!
Whether you're stepping into the arena for the very first time or you've already mastered the duo encounter, it's time to put everything you've learned to the test.
Will you be pushing your enrage to new heights, hunting down those rare drops, or just trying to survive your first solo kill? Whatever your goal, we can't wait to see how you get on!
As always, we'll be keeping an eye on your feedback and how the encounter plays out now that solo mode is available, so make sure to let us know your thoughts.
And while the Blood Knights might be your next challenge, there's an even bigger moment for RuneScape just around the corner!
December 2nd is fast approaching, bringing RuneScape Remastered and the Adventure Guide as we take another huge step forward in the Road to Restoration. With everything we've achieved this year, we genuinely believe there's never been a better time to play RuneScape, and we can't wait for you to experience what's coming!
Two Blood Knights. One adventurer.
We'll see you in the arena!
Double XP is in full swing!
Double XP is live until November 16th, giving you up to 48 hours of improved XP rates to use whenever and however you like. Pause your timer at any time to tackle non-XP activities, then jump back in when you're ready to train.
This is the final Double XP event of 2026, and also the last opportunity to make use of Proteans and Training Dummies before they're removed on November 23rd. If you want to find out more about Double XP check out our recent Returner's Guide to DXP!
New Merch Lines on Official Store
Fresh from RuneFest and packed with community favourites, a host of new products have arrived on the official merch store. Everything featured below is available to order now and is expected to ship by December at the latest, making the perfect gift for any Scaper this holiday season.
Dragonfire Shield Metal & Elysian Spirit Shield Miniature Displays
Bring some of Gielinor's most iconic shields to your desk or shelf. Crafted from antique nickel metal with coloured enamel detailing.
More New Angels Scapes Collectibles
We've also added brand-new Angels Scapes lines, including:
- Imbued God Cape Keyrings
- God Staffs Collection
- Elder Maul Keyring
- Eldritch Nightmare Staff Pin
- Dinh's Bulwark Pin
Plus, for a limited time, get 15% off selected Angels Scapes pins and keyrings when you buy six or more.
Map of Gielinor Woven Blanket
Wrap yourself in the world of Gielinor with this premium woven tapestry blanket. Showcasing iconic locations from both RuneScape and Old School RuneScape, it's a must-have for explorers of every age.
RuneScape: 25 Years Deluxe Gold X5LP Box Set
Celebrate 25 years of RuneScape music with this collector's edition vinyl set from Laced Records.
- Exclusive gold heavyweight LPs
- 50 specially mastered tracks
- Music spanning RuneScape's 25-year history
- Premium gold-foiled rigid box
- Community artwork by Enkoro
From the classic RuneScape theme to Sea Shanty 2 and beyond, this five-LP collection captures the music that has accompanied millions of adventures across Gielinor.
Zuk Artisan 3D Keycap
Escape the Inferno with this handcrafted artisan keycap from Starforge Systems. Individually moulded and painted, it's the perfect finishing touch for any RuneScape fan's keyboard setup.
Lumbridge Castle Brickset
Build your own piece of Old School RuneScape with this impressive 3,787-piece Lumbridge Castle brickset. Featuring the iconic castle, battlements, cannons, and courtyard, it's the ultimate display piece for any adventurer's collection.
Explore these new arrivals and more on theofficial RuneScape merch store.
Patch Notes
General
- Fixed some minor blocking-related issues in Falador and Edgeville.
- Fixed some issues with the portal in the Lumbridge cemetery that appears during the Heart of Stone quest.
Hotfixed last week
- Fixed an issue with the Blood Knights moving whilst using their 'Crosscut' special attack
What's Happening in the Community
Community Creations
Runetube
Scapers' Screenshots
Pink Skirts Player Events
Each week the Pink Skirts put on a selection of fun activities that everyone can join. Here are the main events this week:
Normal Mode Vorkath
- When: Friday 13th November, 23:00 Gametime
- Who: Jordyre & Fast Sc
- Who: a I I y, SaltyxRs, Yury & the RuneScape Legionary Team
- Where: Fort Forinthry
- World: 76
- FC: RS3 BOTW
Penguin Hide & Seek
- When: Wednesday 11th November, 07:00 Gametime
- Who: Evenstar8888 & RS Discord Luminaries
- Where: Ardougne Zoo
- World: 60
- FC: Ahelp
Croesus (Learner Event)
- When: Saturday 14th November, 18:00 Gametime
- Who: Redwigon & Aarie
- Where: Croesus front
- World: 76
- FC: Ahelp
If these don't take your fancy, take a look at the full events schedule here. There’s sure to be something you’ll enjoy!
Community Spotlight
ScreenieScape
ScreenieScape is a welcoming community for players who love capturing the beauty of Gielinor through screenshots. Whether you're sharing your latest capture, looking for inspiration, discovering new editing techniques, or simply appreciating the creativity of others, there's something for everyone.
The community also hosts regular themed in-game meetups, bringing players together to create memorable group screenshots, meet fellow photographers, and have plenty of fun along the way. While the server may be small, it's an active, friendly, and inclusive space that strives to make everyone feel welcome.
???? ScreenieScape Showcase – A Screenshot Competition
To celebrate the recent release of Havenhythe II, ScreenieScape is hosting a screenshot competition dedicated to exploring this exciting new area!
Venture through the region, discover unique angles and hidden details, and showcase Havenhythe II through your own lens. Whether you're an experienced screenshot artist or just getting started, we'd love to see what you create.
Join the ScreenieScape Discord for full details on how to enter.
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