Skeletal miner

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Skeletal miner
Skeletal miner.png
Released21 December 2004 (Update)
MembersYes
Combat level42
Size1x1
ExamineI don't think the pickaxe is for hitting rocks.
Combat info
Max hit6
AggressiveYes
PoisonousNo
Attack styleStab
Attack speedMonster attack speed 4.png
Slayer icon.png Slayer info
Slayer levelNone
Slayer XP39 xp
CategorySkeletons
Assigned byTurael chathead.png Spria chathead.png Mazchna chathead.png
Combat icon.png Combat stats
Hitpoints icon.pngAttack icon.pngStrength icon.pngDefence icon.pngMagic icon.pngRanged icon.png
3935373811
Attack icon.png Aggressive stats
Monster attack bonusMonster strength bonusMagic icon.pngMonster magic strength bonusRanged icon.pngMonster ranged strength bonus
+15+14+0+0+0+0
Defence icon.png Defensive stats
White dagger.pngWhite scimitar.pngWhite warhammer.pngMagic icon.pngRanged icon.png
+9+11-2+1+4
Immunities
PoisonNot immune
VenomNot immune
Advanced data
Monster ID3615

A skeletal miner is an undead monster. It appears on the second and 4th level of the Abandoned Mine as a corpse with the examine text "Well, at least he doesn't have to worry about getting 'black lung'." and will animate occasionally to attack passing players. It counts as a skeleton for the purpose of Slayer tasks.

The Skeletal Miner as a "Corpse"

Drops[edit | edit source]

The following drop rates are provided by Jagex, unless otherwise specified.

The average Skeletal miner kill is worth 271.59.

100%[edit | edit source]

Item Quantity Rarity Price High Alch
Bones.png: Skeletal miner drops Bones with rarity Always in quantity 1Bones1Always640

Weapons and armour[edit | edit source]

Item Quantity Rarity Price High Alch
Iron med helm.png: Skeletal miner drops Iron med helm with rarity 6/128 in quantity 1Iron med helm16/1288750
Iron sword.png: Skeletal miner drops Iron sword with rarity 4/128 in quantity 1Iron sword14/12810154
Iron axe.png: Skeletal miner drops Iron axe with rarity 2/128 in quantity 1Iron axe12/1289633
Iron scimitar.png: Skeletal miner drops Iron scimitar with rarity 1/128 in quantity 1Iron scimitar11/1289167

Runes and ammunition[edit | edit source]

Item Quantity Rarity Price High Alch
Air rune.png: Skeletal miner drops Air rune with rarity 3/128 in quantity 15Air rune153/1287530
Water rune.png: Skeletal miner drops Water rune with rarity 3/128 in quantity 9Water rune93/1284518
Chaos rune.png: Skeletal miner drops Chaos rune with rarity 3/128 in quantity 5Chaos rune53/128345270
Law rune.png: Skeletal miner drops Law rune with rarity 2/128 in quantity 2Law rune22/128232288
Iron arrow.png: Skeletal miner drops Iron arrow with rarity 2/128 in quantity 12Iron arrow122/1283612
Cosmic rune.png: Skeletal miner drops Cosmic rune with rarity 1/128 in quantity 2Cosmic rune21/12814660

Herbs[edit | edit source]

There is a 20/128 chance of rolling the herb drop table.

Item Quantity Rarity Price High Alch
Grimy guam leaf.png: Skeletal miner drops Grimy guam leaf with rarity 1/25.6 in quantity 1Grimy guam leaf11/25.6497
Grimy marrentill.png: Skeletal miner drops Grimy marrentill with rarity 1/34.1 in quantity 1Grimy marrentill11/34.1318
Grimy tarromin.png: Skeletal miner drops Grimy tarromin with rarity 1/45.5 in quantity 1Grimy tarromin11/45.51289
Grimy harralander.png: Skeletal miner drops Grimy harralander with rarity 1/58.5 in quantity 1Grimy harralander11/58.54189
Grimy ranarr weed.png: Skeletal miner drops Grimy ranarr weed with rarity 1/74.5 in quantity 1Grimy ranarr weed11/74.55,80618
Grimy irit leaf.png: Skeletal miner drops Grimy irit leaf with rarity 1/102.4 in quantity 1Grimy irit leaf11/102.493510
Grimy avantoe.png: Skeletal miner drops Grimy avantoe with rarity 1/136.5 in quantity 1Grimy avantoe11/136.52,60110
Grimy kwuarm.png: Skeletal miner drops Grimy kwuarm with rarity 1/163.8 in quantity 1Grimy kwuarm11/163.82,80812
Grimy cadantine.png: Skeletal miner drops Grimy cadantine with rarity 1/204.8 in quantity 1Grimy cadantine11/204.83,01813
Grimy lantadyme.png: Skeletal miner drops Grimy lantadyme with rarity 1/273.1 in quantity 1Grimy lantadyme11/273.11,71813
Grimy dwarf weed.png: Skeletal miner drops Grimy dwarf weed with rarity 1/273.1 in quantity 1Grimy dwarf weed11/273.11,42114

Coins[edit | edit source]

Item Quantity Rarity Price High Alch
Coins_5.png: Skeletal miner drops Coins with rarity 25/128 in quantity 5Coins525/12855
Coins_5.png: Skeletal miner drops Coins with rarity 24/128 in quantity 10Coins1024/1281010
Coins_25.png: Skeletal miner drops Coins with rarity 8/128 in quantity 25Coins258/1282525
Coins_25.png: Skeletal miner drops Coins with rarity 4/128 in quantity 45Coins454/1284545
Coins_25.png: Skeletal miner drops Coins with rarity 3/128 in quantity 65Coins653/1286565
Coins_1.png: Skeletal miner drops Coins with rarity 2/128 in quantity 1Coins12/12811

Other[edit | edit source]

Item Quantity Rarity Price High Alch
This does not exist.NothingN/A8/128N/AN/A
Bronze bar.png: Skeletal miner drops Bronze bar with rarity 5/128 in quantity 1Bronze bar15/1281404

Gem drop table[edit | edit source]

There is a 2/128 chance of rolling the gem drop table.

Item Quantity Rarity Price High Alch
This does not exist.NothingN/A1/128.23; Never[d 1]N/AN/A
Uncut sapphire.png: Skeletal miner drops Uncut sapphire with rarity 1/256 in quantity 1Uncut sapphire11/256; 1/130[d 2]27115
Uncut emerald.png: Skeletal miner drops Uncut emerald with rarity 1/512 in quantity 1Uncut emerald11/512; 1/260[d 2]47630
Uncut ruby.png: Skeletal miner drops Uncut ruby with rarity 1/1,024 in quantity 1Uncut ruby11/1,024; 1/520[d 2]1,00760
Chaos talisman.png: Skeletal miner drops Chaos talisman with rarity 1/2,730.67 in quantity 1Chaos talisman11/2,730.67; 1/1,386.67[d 2]1612
Uncut diamond.png: Skeletal miner drops Uncut diamond with rarity 1/4,096 in quantity 1Uncut diamond11/4,096; 1/2,080[d 2]2,463120
Loop half of key.png: Skeletal miner drops Loop half of key with rarity 1/8,192 in quantity 1Loop half of key11/8,192; 1/4,160[d 2]9,67260
Tooth half of key.png: Skeletal miner drops Tooth half of key with rarity 1/8,192 in quantity 1Tooth half of key11/8,192; 1/4,160[d 2]10,08760
Rune javelin.png: Skeletal miner drops Rune javelin with rarity 1/8,192 in quantity 5Rune javelin51/8,192; 1/4,160[d 2]8851,200
Rune spear.png: Skeletal miner drops Rune spear with rarity 1/131,072 in quantity 1Rune spear11/131,072; 1/7,800[d 2][d 3]11,84312,480
Shield left half.png: Skeletal miner drops Shield left half with rarity 1/262,144 in quantity 1Shield left half11/262,144; 1/15,600[d 2][d 3]65,34866,000
Dragon spear.png: Skeletal miner drops Dragon spear with rarity 1/349,525.33 in quantity 1Dragon spear11/349,525.33; 1/20,800[d 2][d 3]37,30837,440
  1. ^ The "nothing" drop is removed while wearing a ring of wealth.
  2. ^ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 The drop rate is increased while wearing a ring of wealth due to the "nothing" drop being removed.
  3. ^ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Only dropped if Legends' Quest has been finished; if not, a talisman is dropped instead.

Tertiary[edit | edit source]

Item Quantity Rarity Price High Alch
Clue scroll (beginner).png: Skeletal miner drops Clue scroll (beginner) with rarity 1/100 in quantity 1Clue scroll (beginner)11/100Not sold12
Clue scroll (medium).png: Skeletal miner drops Clue scroll (medium) with rarity 1/128 in quantity 1Clue scroll (medium)11/128[d 1]Not sold12
  1. ^ The medium clue scroll drop rate increases to 1/121 with the completion of the medium Combat Achievements.

Changes[edit | edit source]

Date Changes
22 January 2007
(update)

The NPC was graphically updated.

Gallery (historical)[edit | edit source]

Skeletal miner (historical).png
Skeletal miner.png
21 December 2004 –
22 January 2007
22 January 2007 –
present