Monkey

This article is about the monster. For the unattackable variant in Ardougne Zoo, see Monkey (Ardougne Zoo, unattackable). For the race, see Monkey (race). For other uses, see Monkey (disambiguation).

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Monkey
Release																				29 March 2004 (Update)
Members																				No
Options																				Attack, Examine
Race																				Monkey
Examine																				Perhaps our oldest relatives?
Combat info
Combat level																				8
Life points																				300
Aggressive
Poisonous
Combat experience
XP																				15
XP																				7
XP																				4.9
XP																				1 (two-handed) 0 (one-handed and armour)
Slayer info
Level																				1
Assignment																				Monkeys
Master																				Not assigned
Offensive
Max hit
24												0												0												0												? (edit)
Style																														Rate
																														4 ticks (2.4s)
Combat levels
6															1															1															1
Accuracy
160															0															0															0
Defensive
Armour																				Weakness															Susceptible
160										6
Base hit chance
90															60															50															70
Immunities
Not immune															Not immune															Not immune															Not immune
Advanced data
NPC ID															132
Links															bestiary • MRND

Monkeys are small primates that may be found in Karamja and the Ardougne Zoo.

During the quest Tai Bwo Wannai Trio, monkeys in Karamja cannot be damaged in close range, taunting the player if they attempt to fight in close range. Ranged, magic, or a halberd-style weapon must be used from 2 tiles away. These stipulations only apply during Tai Bwo Wannai Trio; players can freely kill monkeys any way otherwise.

Locations

Location	Levels	Members	Access requirements	Spawns	Map
Ardougne Zoo	8		None	5	Show map
Brimhaven	8		None	6	Show map
South of Tai Bwo Wannai	8		None	6	Show map
Tai Bwo Wannai mine	8		None	12	Show map
Karamja Volcano	8		None	4	Show map
Kharazi Jungle	8		None	6	Show map
Jade vine maze (1st floor[UK]2nd floor[US])	8		None	3	Show map
Jade vine maze (2nd floor[UK]3rd floor[US])	8		None	6	Show map
West of Shipyard	8		None	10	Show map
South of Musa Point	8		None	7	Show map
South of Shipyard	8		None	5	Show map

Drops

Drop rates estimated based on 3,269 samples from the Drop Log Project, unless otherwise cited.

100% drops

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	GE price	High Alch
	Monkey bones	1	Always	170	1
	Monkey corpse (m)	1	Always	1	1

Tertiary drops

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	GE price	High Alch
	Monkey paw	1	Always	1	1
	Spirit sapphire	1	5/2,000	Not sold	N/A
	Spirit emerald	1	3/2,000	Not sold	N/A
	Spirit ruby	1	2/2,000	Not sold	N/A

Update history

This information has been compiled as part of the update history project. Some updates may not be included – see here for how to help out!

• update 2 March 2026 (Update):
  • Default base hit chances increased:
    • Magic ('weak'): 65 → 70
    • Melee ('same'): 55 → 60
    • Ranged ('strong'): 45 → 50

• update 29 March 2004 (Update):
  • The NPC was permanently added with the launch of RuneScape 2.

• update 1 December 2003 (Update):
  • The NPC was added to the RuneScape 2 beta.

Trivia

• It will sometimes say phrases when it is attacked during Tai Bwo Wannai Trio such as: "Ook Ook", "Can't hit! Can't hit!" and "Jogre bones! Ook!".
• Their examine text alludes to the theory of evolution.