This directory contains comprehensive guides for RuneScape 3, focused on character VanDuran’s progression.

Structure

docs-gaming/rs3/
├── intro.md                    # Main RS3 landing page
├── character-tracker.md         # Stat tracking with username input forms
├── quest-progress.md           # Quest tracking and requirements
├── what-to-do-next.md          # Personalized recommendations based on stats
├── leveling-guides/            # Individual skill guides
│   ├── combat-overview.md      # All combat skills overview
│   ├── mining.md               # Mining 1-120 guide
│   ├── herblore.md             # Herblore 1-120 guide (Overloads!)
│   ├── slayer.md               # Slayer 1-120 guide
│   └── _template.md            # Template for creating new skill guides
└── README.md                   # This file

Key Features

1. Character Tracking (character-tracker.md)

  • Direct links to VanDuran’s stats on various platforms
  • Input forms that redirect to RuneClan, RS3 Hiscores, and RuneMetrics
  • Stats table for quick reference
  • Multiple tracking service integrations:
    • RuneClan - XP tracking and gains
    • RS3 Hiscores - Official rankings
    • RuneMetrics - Jagex’s official tracker

2. Quest Progress (quest-progress.md)

  • Quest completion tracking
  • Important quest series (World Guardian, Elf series, etc.)
  • Quest point milestones
  • Quest rewards and unlocks
  • Username lookup form for any player

3. What to Do Next (what-to-do-next.md)

  • Training recommendations by level bracket
  • Lowest stat identification strategy
  • Daily activities for XP
  • Money-making recommendations
  • Efficient training order
  • External calculator links

4. Skill Leveling Guides

Each guide includes:

  • Training methods by level range
  • Best locations for each level
  • Equipment progression
  • XP boosts and consumables
  • Money-making methods
  • Tips for efficient training
  • Quest requirements
  • Cost breakdowns (where applicable)
  • Related resources

Completed Guides:

  • Combat Overview (all combat skills)
  • Mining (1-120)
  • Herblore (1-120, includes Overload training)
  • Slayer (1-120)

To Create: You can use the _template.md file to create guides for:

  • Attack, Strength, Defence, Ranged, Magic, Prayer, Constitution, Summoning
  • Fishing, Woodcutting, Farming, Hunter, Divination
  • Smithing, Crafting, Fletching, Runecrafting, Cooking, Firemaking, Construction
  • Agility, Thieving, Dungeoneering, Invention

Username Input Forms

The character tracker uses HTML forms that redirect to external sites:

<form action="https://runeclan.com/user/" method="get" target="_blank">
  <input type="text" name="user" placeholder="Enter RS3 username" />
  <button type="submit">View on RuneClan</button>
</form>

This allows users to:

  1. Enter their username on YOUR site
  2. Click submit
  3. Be redirected to the tracking site with their username in the URL

External Resources Integrated

  • RuneClan - https://runeclan.com/user/USERNAME
  • RS3 Hiscores - https://secure.runescape.com/m=hiscore/compare?user1=USERNAME
  • RuneMetrics - https://apps.runescape.com/runemetrics/app/overview/player/USERNAME
  • Quest Progress - https://apps.runescape.com/runemetrics/app/quests/player/USERNAME

Creating New Skill Guides

  1. Copy _template.md to a new file (e.g., fishing.md)
  2. Replace all [SKILL NAME] placeholders
  3. Fill in training methods for each level bracket
  4. Add equipment, locations, and tips
  5. Include cost estimates if it’s a buyable skill
  6. Add RS Wiki links and related guides

Tips for Maintaining

  1. Update GP values - Prices change with GE markets
  2. Add new content - When Jagex releases new training methods
  3. Link between guides - Keep internal navigation smooth
  4. Update VanDuran’s progress - As the character advances
  5. Add screenshots - If you want to enhance guides visually

Next Steps

High Priority Guides to Create

  1. Prayer - Essential for Curses (95 Prayer)
  2. Farming - Passive XP gains, herb farming for Herblore
  3. Invention - Elite skill, very important for perks
  4. Dungeoneering - Required for many unlocks
  5. Agility - Required for Plague’s End

Medium Priority

  1. Magic - Combat training specifics
  2. Ranged - Combat training specifics
  3. Summoning - Familiars and Pack Yak
  4. Crafting - Required for Invention and Plague’s End
  5. Divination - Required for Invention

Lower Priority

  • Individual combat skills (Attack, Strength, Defence)
  • Gathering skills (Fishing, Woodcutting)
  • Artisan skills (Cooking, Smithing, Fletching, etc.)

Notes

  • All skill guides follow the same structure for consistency
  • Forms are styled inline with React-style JSX for Docusaurus compatibility
  • External links open in new tabs (target="_blank")
  • All guides include “Related Guides” section for navigation
  • Cost estimates are approximate and should be updated regularly