The much-anticipated Beach Event has returned to RS, and this year it's designed to be even more AFK-friendly than before. With a new special boss pet drop and a host of engaging activities, it's time to grab your cup of tea, sit back, relax, and enjoy the sunny festivities in Lumbridge. Running until July 22nd, the Beach Event offers a variety of ways to earn experience, collect cosmetics, and enjoy some summer fun.
Getting Started: XP Boosting co*cktails
Upon arriving at the Beach Event in Lumbridge, be sure to use your Beach Party Ticket. This ticket grants you access to XP boosting co*cktails, which are more powerful this year, offering a 10% increase in experience gain. By right-clicking and examining these co*cktails, you can see which skills they boost. This is a great way to get a head start on your skilling activities at the event.
AFK Activities: Skilling and Earning Rewards
The Beach Event is packed with AFK activities, making it easy to earn a steady stream of experience and rewards with minimal effort. Here are some of the most popular activities:
Sandcastle Building (Construction XP)
One of the favorite activities is building sandcastles. If you focus on the right sandcastle as called out by the foreman, you can earn up to 120,000 Construction XP at level 99. Even if you decide to fully AFK and not pay attention, you can still gain about 75,000 to 80,000 XP per hour. This makes sandcastle building both engaging and rewarding for players who want to train Construction in a relaxed manner.
Rockpool Fishing (Fishing XP)
For those looking to train in Fishing, rockpool fishing is a great option. You can earn up to 150,000 Fishing XP per hour at level 99 if you're not using boosts and are dropping off your fish at the table near the barbecue. This activity combines the tranquility of fishing with the social atmosphere of the beach, making it a popular choice.
Dungeoneering Hall (Dungeoneering XP)
The Dungeoneering Hall offers another way to earn experience, with players able to gain about 225,000 Dungeoneering XP per hour at level 99 without boosts. While this may not be the fastest method available, it’s still a worthwhile activity for those who enjoy Dungeoneering and want to take advantage of the event.
New AFK Progress Bar
A notable addition this year is the AFK progress bar, which appears above your character's head. This visual feedback indicates when your character will stop performing the current action, prompting you to click to continue. This feature makes it easier to keep track of your activities and ensures you remain engaged, even while AFKing.
Improved AFK Timeout Periods
Another improvement is the increased AFK timeout periods for certain activities. For example, the hooked duck method, which offers about 220,000 XP per hour at level 99 without boosts, is now significantly more relaxed and laid-back. These enhancements make the event more accessible and enjoyable for players who prefer a more passive gaming experience.
Skilling Pets and Temperature Management
This year, Jagex has made it possible to obtain skilling pets from every Beach Activity. This exciting addition encourages players to participate in various activities, hoping for a rare pet drop.
However, be mindful of your temperature gauge. Once it fills up, you won't be able to continue training unless you eat an ice cream, which you can do three times per day to reset the gauge to zero. If you're using regular or advanced co*cktails, you can continue training even when your temperature gauge is at 100%. This functionality for regular co*cktails is a new feature this year.
Boss Fights: Claudia and the New Boss
Every 15 minutes to the hour (e.g., 14:15, 14:45), the Claudia boss spawns. You can fight this boss once per hour for loot. New this year is a brand-new boss, providing an additional challenge and reward opportunity. During the event's launch, many players received the pet drop right away, suggesting that the pet might not be extremely rare. With some perseverance, you have a good chance of obtaining the pet by participating in multiple boss fights.
Archaeology Portal and Sandy Clues
For those training in Archaeology, a new archaeology portal near the portals area allows teleportation to every archaeology site and all the collectors. This portal functions similarly to the master archaeologist outfit and is a convenient addition for players.
If you're looking to make some quick RuneScape money, completing Sandy Clues is an excellent option. Speak to Raina to obtain these clues, which only have steps within the Beach Event area this year. This change makes the clues significantly faster to complete, even for members. Completing these clues can yield fortunate components to sell on the Grand Exchange, providing a profitable opportunity.
Cosmetic Rewards and Token Trading
While there aren't many new cosmetic rewards this year, new players have plenty of opportunities to earn cosmetics from skilling on the beach or trading in spare event tokens at the two cosmetic stores. Ironman players can also buy all tradable tokens off the Grand Exchange this year, offering them a chance to acquire some of the coveted cosmetic RS items.
Conclusion
The 2024 Beach Event in RuneScape is a fantastic way to enjoy summer while earning experience and rewards in a relaxed, AFK-friendly environment. With improved features, new additions like the special boss pet drop, and a variety of activities to keep you entertained, there's something for everyone. Whether you're building sandcastles, fishing in rockpools, or tackling the new boss, the Beach Event is a highlight of the RuneScape summer season. So, head to Lumbridge, use your Beach Party Ticket, and make the most of this sunny celebration before it ends on July 22nd. Happy skilling!
RSorder Team
