RuneHQ A Tribute and Farewell
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A Tribute and Farewell

In Loving Memory

Celebrating 23 years of RuneHQ history
and the community that made it special.

More than a website: a home for adventurers, a library of shared knowledge, and friendships that reached far beyond the game.

A Tribute To

Deb & Gene

The hearts behind RuneHQ

Deb and Gene helped shape RuneHQ into a place where adventurers could learn, share, and belong. We honor their vision, dedication, kindness, and generosity, and the community built around those values.

Deb and Gene seated together, smiling at the camera.
Deb & Gene

“More than a website, RuneHQ was a home—and at its heart were two extraordinary people.”

Without Deb and Gene here to help us carry RuneHQ forward, we have made the difficult decision to discontinue the RuneHQ website at the end of 2026.

A Remarkable Journey, A Lasting Legacy

23 Years of RuneHQ

From humble beginnings to a trusted home for guides and friendships, these milestones remember the chapters that shaped RuneHQ.

  1. Humble Beginnings

    RuneHQ begins as a small idea built to help fellow adventurers.

  2. A Growing Community

    Players gather around shared knowledge, questions, and friendship.

  3. Guides & Resources

    Guides, tools, and resources support countless journeys.

  4. Platinum Recognition

    On 9 April, Jagex names RuneHQ one of the Platinum-level sites in its relaunched Fansite Support Programme.

  5. Friends for Life

    What began as a website grows into a community that cares.

  6. Through the Years

    The community adapts, supports one another, and stays connected.

  7. A Lasting Legacy

    More than two decades of memories, friendships, and shared adventures.

  8. The Final Chapter

    After 23 years, RuneHQ reaches its final chapter as the website prepares to close.

Memories from Across the Community

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Wow, thank you for creating the platform that was responsible for helping me through the game I love so much. Without this platform, I would have never progressed through Ernest the Chicken, Dragon Slayer and countless other content with perfect guides.

Tooooooo many late late nights this site is responsible for, and the countless memories this site has helped build will never be forgotten. Thank you Deb, Gene, the entire RuneHQ team, and everyone who was able to make the experience and time so special.

Natew33

visitor

I remember using RuneHQ to look up any guides F2P players. It was all members but I appreciated using the combat calculator to figure out what I need to get my combat level up on F2P and be like the level 126s

1 Doomwizard

Visitor

A site I should’ve used much more when I was younger. A RuneScape icon! RIP RHQ

Merzain

Visitor

I remember waking up before school some days back in 2004 and would scroll in amazement at what seemed an endless database that showed me different monsters. I miss that innocent feeling of amazement at something so simple, and will always cherish it. Not only pictures, but the site helped with my comprehension and reading skills as I learned them along with the game.

Thank you so much for being a critical part of my childhood memories and education.

Burnt Cookie

visitor

I will never forget using RuneHQ's quest guides back from 2005-2010. Thank you for the memories.

Bullet90000

visitor

Used this site a lot growing up! Gonna miss it! <3

SSgtRin

RuneHQ was my absolute go-to for anything guide or knowledge about Runescape questing or skilling calculators across 20+ years. Heartfelt thanks to the founders and every contributor to this amazing website. Rest in peace

Cookeh

visitor

I started playing RuneScape almost 20 years ago. RuneHQ has been an important tool in my life for a very long time. Thank you for all the help over the years, RIP!

Clove16/NerseKobold

Visitor

Thank you for the support over the years. I have a vivid memory of discovering Runehq when I was researching item prices back in 2006. Be at peace, God bless.

Shadowfax972

Visitor

So many people learned so much and connected with others through this website and these cherished memories will last a lifetime.

Mr Moncrief

Visitor

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A Farewell to Our Community

Thank You

To our visitors, members, guide writers, donors, moderators, staff, and friends: thank you for every question answered, every guide improved, every discussion shared, and every friendship formed.

RuneHQ was more than a website. It was a community, and that was always because of you.

Although the site is closing, the RuneHQ Discord and clan will continue, giving the community a place to stay connected and carry on the friendships built here.

It's not goodbye, just a new chapter.

The Community Continues

Stay Connected

While this website chapter is closing, the RuneHQ community continues on.

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