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|release = [[15 February]] [[2005]]
|update = Ghosts Ahoy and Slayer Update
|members = Yes
|location = [[Port Phasmatys]]
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|name = Ectofuntus
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|release = [[15 February]] [[2005]]
|update = Ghosts Ahoy and Slayer Update
|members = Yes
|quest = No
|location = [[Port Phasmatys]]
|options = Worship
|examine = A ghastly fountain filled with slime and bones, the source of Necrovarus' power.
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|north = Unknown
|south = Port Phasmatys
|east = Dragontooth Island
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The '''Ectofuntus''' is in a temple located north of [[Port Phasmatys]]. Worshipping at the Ectofuntus rewards 5 [[Ecto-token]]s per worship and will grant 4 times as much [[Prayer]] [[experience]] compared to burying the bones. This method saves a lot of money but is more time-consuming.

In order to use the Ectofuntus for [[Pay-to-play_Prayer_training#Offering_bones_at_the_Ectofuntus|Prayer training]], it is strongly recommended to have completed the [[Ghosts Ahoy]] [[quest]]. The [[ectophial]], which is one of its rewards, gives infinite direct [[teleport|teleports]] to the Ectofuntus; after teleporting, the player automatically refills the ectophial.

==Background==
The [[vampyre]]s of [[Morytania]] came to the port town long ago, demanding blood tithes. The inhabitants were willing to do anything to stop them and, therefore, turned to the evil wizard [[Necrovarus]], begging for help. Necrovarus told them to start digging to the north of the town and not to stop until they found a large pool of green slime. So, they did and discovered [[Ectoplasm]]. Then, he ordered a temple to be built above the pool, and in that temple, is a large fountain: the Ectofuntus. 

Once everything was finished, the fountain emitted unholy power, creating a large force field around the settlement. This defended the town from the Vampyres, who couldn't breach the barrier. There was a horrible side effect, however, that Necrovarus counted on: all the people of [[Port Phasmatys]] died and their souls, instead of passing into the next world, were trapped by the field. From that day onward, Port Phasmatys has been a town inhabited solely by ghosts. All this was the real intent of Necrovarus, who planned to use the ghosts and the power of the Ectofuntus for his own evil ends, until he was thwarted in the [[Ghosts Ahoy]] quest.

==Experience and Cost==

Worshiping the Ectofuntus gives 400% the normal experience. Although this is the highest guaranteed per-bone prayer bonus in the game, this is much less than the 700% theoretical average bonus at the [[Chaos_Temple_(hut)#Chaos_Altar|Chaos Altar]]. This is due to the 50% chance of the Chaos Altar not consuming bones.

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|{{plinkt|Bones}}||18
|{{Coins|-{{GEP|Bones}}/18}}
|-
|{{plinkt|Wolf bones}}||18
|{{Coins|-{{GEP|Wolf bones}}/18}}
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|{{plinkt|Burnt bones}}||18
|{{Coins|-{{GEP|Burnt bones}}/18}}
|-
|{{plinkt|Monkey bones}}||20
|{{Coins|-{{GEP|Monkey bones}}/20}}
|-
|{{plinkt|Bat bones}}||21.2
|{{Coins|-{{GEP|Bat bones}}/21.2}}
|-
|{{plinkt|Big bones}}||60
|{{Coins|-{{GEP|Big bones}}/60}}
|-
|{{plinkt|Jogre bones}}||60
|{{Coins|-{{GEP|Jogre bones}}/60}}
|-
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|{{Coins|-{{GEP|Zogre bones}}/90}}
|-
|{{plinkt|Shaikahan bones}}||100
|{{Coins|-{{GEP|Shaikahan bones}}/100}}
|-
|{{plinkt|Babydragon bones}}||120
|{{Coins|-{{GEP|Babydragon bones}}/120}}
|-
|{{plinkt|Wyrmling bones}}||120
|{{Coins|-{{GEP|Wyrmling bones}}/120}}
|-
|{{plinkt|Wyrm bones}}||200
|{{Coins|-{{GEP|Wyrm bones}}/200}}
|-
|{{plinkt|Wyvern bones}}||288
|{{Coins|-{{GEP|Wyvern bones}}/288}}
|-
|{{plinkt|Dragon bones}}||288
|{{Coins|-{{GEP|Dragon bones}}/288}}
|-
|{{plinkt|Drake bones}}||320
|{{Coins|-{{GEP|Drake bones}}/(320)}}
|-
|{{plinkt|Fayrg bones}}||336
|{{Coins|-{{GEP|Fayrg bones}}/336}}
|-
|{{plinkt|Lava dragon bones}}||340 
|{{Coins|-{{GEP|Lava dragon bones}}/340}}
|-
|{{plinkt|Raurg bones}}||384
|{{Coins|-{{GEP|Raurg bones}}/384}}
|-
|{{plinkt|Hydra bones}}||440
|{{Coins|-{{GEP|Hydra bones}}/(440)}}
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|{{plinkt|Dagannoth bones}}||500
|{{Coins|-{{GEP|Dagannoth bones}}/500 }}
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|{{plinkt|Ourg bones}}||560
|{{Coins|-{{GEP|Ourg bones}}/560}}
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|{{plinkt|Superior dragon bones}}<sup><ref group="n">Requires 70 Prayer to use.</ref></sup>||600
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==A tour of the site==
[[File:Ectofuntus Site.png|center|300px|Floors of the Ectofuntus]]

===Ground floor===
[[Necrovarus]] and several [[Ghost disciple]]s haunt this floor. The ghost disciples will explain the workings of the Ectofuntus and give players [[ecto-token]]s for worshipping the Ectofuntus.

# Northern exit
# Southern exit
# The Ectofuntus
# Staircase (up to the {{FloorNumber|uk=1}})
# Trapdoor (to a ladder down to the dungeon and Ectopool)

===First floor===
One ghost disciple haunts this floor and will explain the workings of the bone grinder.

:6. Staircase (down to the {{FloorNumber|uk=0}})
:7. [[Bone grinder]]
:8. [[Necrovarus]]'s coffin (The coffin room is unlocked during the [[Ghosts Ahoy]] quest. Once unlocked, it can subsequently be entered without using the key from the quest.)

===The Ectofuntus dungeon===
[[File:Ectopool diagram.png|center|frame|The Ectofuntus dungeon]]
The dungeon is entered through the [[trapdoor (Ectofuntus)|metal trapdoor]] on the {{FloorNumber|uk=0}}. The only object of interest in the dungeon is the Ectopool at the centre, where players can fill [[Bucket of slime|buckets with slime]].

The dungeon is organised in four tiers, descending in turn from the outer tier (Tier 1 on the diagram) to the innermost one (Ectopool on the diagram). Although the dungeon looks compact, the tiers and placement of the stairs actually results in a considerable walk from the ladder to the ectopool, as on each tier, the player must walk all the way to the other side to get to the stairs.

[[File:Ectopool shortcut.png|center|frame|Shortcut between Tiers 1 and 2]]

The level 58 [[Agility shortcut]] greatly cuts the time it takes to walk to the ectopool. The shortcut can be used in both directions. From the ectopool, however, players with the [[Ectophial]] in their inventory can use it to return to the {{FloorNumber|uk=0}} even faster.

Note that the northern section of Tier 2 is cut by Tier 3 and thus cannot be traversed. Players must use the southern section of this tier.

<center><gallery>
File:Ectopool Tier 1.png|Tier 1
File:Ectopool Tier 2.png|Tier 2
File:Ectopool Tier 3.png|Tier 3
File:Ectopool Tier 4.png|Ectopool (Tier 4)
</gallery></center>

==How to worship==
A [[ghostspeak amulet]] or [[Morytania legs 2]] '''must''' be equipped to talk to the [[ghost disciple]]s to receive [[ecto-token]]s.

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|16=Bucket
|17=Bucket
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The recommended inventory when using the Ectofuntus is: 9 [[bucket]]s, 9 [[pot]]s and 9 [[bones]] of any type, and an [[ectophial]]. To collect ecto-tokens, a bucket or pot will need to be dropped. Alternatively, a [[stamina potion|stamina]] or [[super energy]] potion can be used to maintain [[run energy]].

[[Bucket of slime|Buckets of slime]] can be purchased from a [[Charter Crewmember]] on the [[Port Phasmatys]] dock, which have a stock of 10, then [[World switching|hop worlds]] to buy more.

[[Gilded altar]]s or the [[Chaos Temple (hut)|chaos altar]] provide better Prayer experience per hour, however without access to a [[player-owned house]] one or the [[Wilderness]] being too risky, this is the best, safest alternative.

Equipping the full set of [[Zealot's robes]] will provide a 5% chance (1.25% per piece) to save both [[Bonemeal]] and [[Buckets of slime]] while worshipping the Ectofuntus.

===Collect slime===
[[File:Pool of Slime.png|right|thumb|Pool of Slime]]
Take empty [[bucket]]s and enter the trapdoor to the west, near the Ectofuntus, and travel down the stairs. The [[weathered wall]] [[shortcut]] requires 58 [[Agility]] and will shorten the journey considerably. At the bottom of the stairs is a pool of slime, use an empty bucket on it to obtain a [[bucket of slime]]. An [[ectophial]], obtained from completing [[Ghosts Ahoy]], will make the return trip instant by teleporting back to the Ectofuntus after collecting slime which makes the inventory slot it takes worth it. 

===Grind bones===
[[File:Bone grinder.png|right|thumb|The bone grinder]]
Take 14 of the desired [[bones]] and one empty [[pot]] for each. Go up the stairs east of the Ectofuntus. Use a bone on the loader of the [[bone grinder]], make sure to '''use''' the bones and not bury them. The whole process is automated and will continue to grind each bone until there are no pots available to empty into, but interacting with each part manually will speed it up. Banking via a [[ring of dueling]] and returning with an [[Ectophial]], with 13 bones and pots each, will be about ~280 bonemeal per hour.

===Worship the Ectofuntus===
With equal amounts of [[buckets of slime]] and pots of [[bonemeal]] worship the Ectofuntus to receive [[Prayer]] [[experience]] for 400% experience compared to normally burying bones. Talk to a [[ghost disciple]] while wearing a [[ghostspeak amulet]] or [[Morytania legs 2]], [[Morytania legs 3|3]], or [[Morytania legs 4|4]] to receive [[ecto-token]]s. Each worship will earn 5 ecto-tokens.

The Ectofuntus will only hold 1,000 ecto-tokens, 200 worships worth, before further attempts produce the message "''There isn't room to put any more in.''". The ecto-tokens must be collected to continue worshipping.

===Efficiency===
[[Weight-reducing gear]] is recommended, such as [[graceful clothing]] or [[boots of lightness]] and a [[Spotted cape|spotted]] or [[spottier cape]]. The [[ectophial]] teleport to the Ectofuntus and an [[amulet of glory]] or a [[ring of dueling]] to teleport close to a [[bank]] is also recommended. The [[Crafting cape|Crafting]] or [[Fishing cape]] along with [[Morytania legs 3]]/[[Morytania legs 4|4]] are other good options for banking.

'''Method 1''': For players looking to reduce the amount of trips made, the most efficient way to use the Ectofuntus is to first get all of the [[Bucket of slime|slime]] required (recommended, as mentioned above, to purchase from the [[Charter Crewmember]]s and world hop), then grind half of the amount of total bones in lots of 13 per trip. Afterwards, the inventory setup would be 12 buckets of slime, 6 [[crushed bones]], and 6 uncrushed bones if using teleportation [[runes]], or 13 buckets of slime, 7 crushed bones, and 7 uncrushed bones if walking to the bank or using [[teleport jewellery]]. This setup results in the minimum amount of trips possible for grinding and worshipping, versus the traditional setup of 9 bones, 9 [[pots]], and 9 slime buckets.

Route:

# Use [[ectophial]]
# Worship
# Grind the remaining bones in inventory
# Worship (1 crushed bone will remain)
# Bank
# Repeat

'''Method 2''': For more experienced players, there is a slightly faster method, which utilises [[teletabs]] or the [[rune pouch]]. For this method to work optimally, players must have an [[ectophial]], 58 [[Agility]] and have completed the medium [[Varrock]] [[Achievement Diary]]. A reward for completing the diary is the ability to change the location of your [[Varrock teleport]] to the [[Grand Exchange]]. Simply walking a bit north using a Varrock tab, allows for quick and cheap access to a bank. A rune pouch filled with [[Law rune|law]], [[Fire rune|fire]], and [[Air rune|air runes]] may be used instead of the teletabs. Lastly, instead of a rune pouch you may wield a [[smoke battlestaff]] and carry law runes in your inventory. Therefore, an optimal inventory for gathering buckets of slime would consist of: Ectophial, Varrock teletabs OR rune pouch OR smoke battlestaff and law runes, and 26 buckets. This puts your route as follows: Ectophial teleport, use [[Agility shortcut]], gather [[Bucket of slime|slime]], use Varrock teleport, bank and repeat.

For [[bonemeal]], you would follow a similar plan. Your inventory would consist of: Ectophial, Varrock teletabs, 13 [[pots]], and 13 bones of your choosing. The route is also the same: Ectophial, grind bones, Varrock teleport, bank, repeat.

As such, this method does recommend that players separate the job into three stages. Getting the slime first, then grinding bones, and finally worshipping, using the same method as before.

Inventory for worshipping:
*[[Ectophial]]
*[[Varrock teleport]]s
*[[Ecto-tokens]]
*12 [[Bucket of slime|slime]]
*12 [[bonemeal]]

Route:
#Use [[ectophial]]
#Worship
#Collect [[ecto-tokens]]
#Use [[Varrock teleport]]
#Bank
#Repeat

Note that alternate means of teleportation may be cheaper, such as a [[ring of dueling]], to teleport to the [[Castle Wars]] [[bank chest]]. However, using [[jewellery]] is more click intensive, and more prone to mistake (accidentally teleporting to the [[Emir's Arena]], for example). Since for jewellery, you have to right click, then left click, and constantly withdraw new items when they break, players will find that one click teletabs are a more simple, faster, and fool proof way to get around.

===Morytania Diary Rewards===

====Slime collection====
If players have completed at least the easy Morytania Diary, they can perform efficient slime collection runs to the Ectofuntus slimepit. This is done by using the ''Ectofuntus Pit Teleport'' option on the [[Morytania legs]] to teleport to the slime pit with a full inventory of empty [[bucket]]s and then banking with an [[amulet of glory]], [[ring of dueling]], or other equipable items that have a teleport close to a bank. Players who have completed the easy Diary may use the teleport twice a day, collecting up to 56 buckets of slime; players who have completed the medium or hard Diaries can teleport up to five times a day - up to 140 buckets of slime. Players who have completed the elite Diary can teleport an unlimited amount of times. 

Buckets of slime can be stored or used immediately.

====Bonemeal and slime collection from Robin====
If players have the medium, hard, or elite [[Morytania Diary]] completed, they can speak to [[Robin]] in the [[Port Phasmatys]] pub to convert 13, 26, or 39 bones per day, respectively, into [[bonemeal]]. These bones cannot be noted and players will also receive the equivalent amount of [[Ectoplasm|slime]] from Robin, so make sure to only bring 13 bones at a time - similar to an ectofuntus run.

An ideal inventory will consist of 13 bones, [[Ectophial|ectophial]], and an additional teleport (such as a [[Crafting cape]] or [[Rune pouch|rune pouch]] with appropriate teleport runes). The player should also equip their highest tier of [[Morytania legs]] or a [[Ghostspeak amulet|ghostspeak amulet]] in order to claim their tokens. 

Collecting bonemeal and slime from Robin allows from one to three (depending on Diary status) efficient trips to the Ectofuntus that do not require bone grinding or slime to be collected.

This reward can be used to easily gain 4,000, 8,000, or 12,000 [[Prayer]] [[experience]] on a [[daily]] basis (using [[Dragon bones|dragon]] or [[wyvern bones]]) as the process shouldn't take more than 5 minutes even with three trips. This will also grant 65, 130, or 195 [[Ecto-token|Ecto-tokens]], which can be used to upkeep a [[Bonecrusher|bonecrusher]]. Doing so will provide 1,625, 3,250, or 4,875 charges depending on the completed Diary tier.

==Products==
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==Transcript==
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==Changes==
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{{Subject changes
|date = 21 June 2023
|update = More Poll 79 Changes
|poll = Old School Content Poll 79: Quality of Life
|change = Equipping the full set of [[Zealot's robes]] will provide a 5% chance (1.25% per piece) to save both [[Bonemeal]] and [[Buckets of slime]] while worshipping the Ectofuntus.
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{{Subject changes
|date = 24 September 2015
|update = New Animations & Barbarian Assault Changes
|poll = 
|change = The ectotoken limit at the ectofuntus has been raised to 65.
}}
{{Subject changes footer}}

==Trivia==
*The word Ectofuntus appears to be a portmanteau of Ectoplasm, a physical manifestation of spiritual energy, and Funtus, which is derived from the Latin word for fountain, Fons, or perhaps Little Fountain, Fonticulus.
*There is an inaccessible, [[Ectofuntus (small)|miniature Ectofuntus]] in the lower section of the boat west of the charter boat in Port Phasmatys. Dialogue with the [[Ghost captain (ghostship)|ghost captain]] suggests that ectoplasm can be used as a form of power. When examined, it says "It's a small ectofuntus."
*The symbol top of the staff that [[Necrovarus]] is holding is shaped like the Ectofuntus, with the circle around it representing the "glow" coming from it.
*The Ectofuntus is referred to as the Ectofunctus in the original [https://secure.runescape.com/m=news/ghosts-ahoy-and-slayer-update Ghosts Ahoy! announcement blog post].

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