Soil

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Soil
Released								9 July 2003 (Update)
Members								Yes
Quest								The Dig Site
Location								Digsite
League region								Misthalin✓
Options								None
Examine								Soil. Dug up!
Advanced data
Object ID								2376

Soil? (edit)? (edit)File:Soil (1).pngFile:Soil (2).pngFile:Soil (3).png9 July 2003 (Update)? (edit)? (edit)YesThe Dig SiteDigsite Misthalin✓MisthalinNone? (edit)? (edit)Soil. Dug up!N/ADEFAULT,DEFAULT,DEFAULTScenery? (edit)237623772378? (edit)237623772378? (edit)? (edit)Versions: 3

SMW Subobject for 1League Region: MisthalinImage: File:Soil (1).pngUses infobox: SceneryObject ID: 2376Release date: 9 July 2003Is members only: trueIs variant of: Soil

SMW Subobject for 3League Region: MisthalinImage: File:Soil (3).pngUses infobox: SceneryObject ID: 2378Release date: 9 July 2003Is members only: trueIs variant of: Soil

SMW Subobject for 2League Region: MisthalinImage: File:Soil (2).pngUses infobox: SceneryObject ID: 2377Release date: 9 July 2003Is members only: trueIs variant of: Soil

Soil can be found throughout the digsite area, and plays an important role in The Dig Site quest. Depending on the type of digs in the area, players can use their trowel or rock pick, along with a specimen brush in their inventory, to dig up several items. Soil can also be found on Fossil Island in the Museum Camp.

Training digs

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Training digs are the lowest level of digs at the digsite and are located in south section of the digsite area. A trowel is used to dig in the training area, but no additional tools are needed. None of the items obtained from training digs are needed to progress in the quest, and generally have a very low value.

Soil
Level required					1
Mining XP					5 xp
Required tool					Trowel
Respawn time					N/A

SMW Subobject for Training digsName: SoilUses skill: Mining, , , , Mining level: 1Mining experience: 5Uses tool: TrowelIs variant of: Soil

Drop rates estimated based on 2,054 samples from the Drop Rate Project, unless otherwise cited.

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Nothing	N/A	8/13	N/A	N/A
	Charcoal	1	1/13	176	27
	Coins	1	1/13	1	1
	Broken arrow	1	1/13	Not sold	0
	Cracked sample	1	1/13	Not sold	N/A
	Vase (Digsite)	1	1/13	Not sold	N/A

Level 1 digs

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Level 1 digs are located in the central and eastern portion of the digsite, and are unlocked after passing the first level of the exam during the quest. A trowel is used to dig in the level 1 area, and leather gloves and leather boots must both be worn.

Soil
Level required					1
Mining XP					6 xp
Required tool					Trowel, Leather gloves and Leather boots
Respawn time					N/A

SMW Subobject for Level 1 digsName: SoilUses skill: Mining, , , , Mining level: 1Mining experience: 6Uses tool: Trowel, Leather gloves, Leather bootsIs variant of: Soil

Drop rates estimated based on 3,990 samples from the Drop Rate Project, unless otherwise cited.

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Nothing	N/A	2/12	N/A	N/A
	Buttons	1	1/12	Not sold	0
	Vase (Digsite)	1	1/12	Not sold	N/A
	Copper ore	1	1/12	27	1
	Leather boots	1	1/12	30	3
	Opal	1	1/12	606	60
	Old tooth	1	1/12	Not sold	N/A
	Rotten apple	1	1/12	Not sold	N/A
	Broken glass	1	1/12	Not sold	N/A
	Rusty sword	1	1/12	Not sold	0
	Bones	1	1/12	113	0

Level 2 digs

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Level 2 digs are located in the upper central patches of the digsite, and are unlocked after passing the second level of the exam during the quest. A rock pick is used to dig in the level 2 area.

Soil
Level required					1
Mining XP					7 xp
Required tool					Rock pick
Respawn time					N/A

SMW Subobject for Level 2 digsName: SoilUses skill: Mining, , , , Mining level: 1Mining experience: 7Uses tool: Rock pickIs variant of: Soil

Drop rates estimated based on 3,283 samples from the Drop Rate Project, unless otherwise cited.

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Nothing	N/A	3/16	N/A	N/A
	Bones	1	2/16	113	0
	Damaged armour	1	1/16	Not sold	0
	Leather boots	1	1/16	30	3
	Bowl	1	1/16	56	2
	Broken staff	1	1/16	Not sold	N/A
	Broken armour	1	1/16	Not sold	N/A
	Uncut jade	1	1/16	127	18
	Broken glass	1	1/16	Not sold	N/A
	Jug	1	1/16	3	0
	Pot	1	1/16	7	1
	Clay	1	1/16	93	0
	Uncut opal	1	1/16	390	12

Level 3 digs

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Level 3 digs are located in the north-east and central west patches of the digsite. Digging in the level 3 area is unlocked after completing the third level of the exam during the quest. A trowel is used to dig in this area, and a specimen brush and specimen jar must be in the inventory. During the quest, an ancient talisman must be found by digging in the level 3 area, which must be brought to Terry Balando to progress in the quest.

Soil
Level required					1
Mining XP					8 xp
Required tool					Trowel, Specimen brush and Specimen jar
Respawn time					N/A

SMW Subobject for Level 3 digsName: SoilUses skill: Mining, , , , Mining level: 1Mining experience: 8Uses tool: Trowel, Specimen brush, Specimen jarIs variant of: Soil

Drop rates estimated based on 81,331 samples from the Drop Rate Project, unless otherwise cited.

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Ancient talisman	1	~1/20	Not sold	N/A
	Nothing	N/A	~1/20	N/A	N/A
	Belt buckle	1	~1/20	Not sold	N/A
	Black med helm	1	~1/20	386	345
	Bones	1	~1/20	113	0
	Broken armour	1	~1/20	Not sold	N/A
	Broken arrow	1	~1/20	Not sold	0
	Broken staff	1	~1/20	Not sold	N/A
	Bronze spear	1	~1/20	598	15
	Buttons	1	~1/20	Not sold	0
	Ceramic remains	1	~1/20	Not sold	N/A
	Clay	1	~1/20	93	0
	Coins	10	~2/20	10	10
	Damaged armour	1	~1/20	Not sold	0
	Iron knife	1	~1/20	41	1
	Leather boots	1	~1/20	30	3
	Needle	1	~1/20	19	0
	Old tooth	1	~1/20	Not sold	N/A
	Pie dish	1	~1/20	20	1

Fossil Island

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The Fossil Island soil is located in the Museum Camp. A trowel or rock pick can be used to dig. The only possible rewards from digging in the soil are numulite and fossils.

Soil
Level required					1
Mining XP					5 xp
Required tool					Rock pick or Trowel
Respawn time					N/A

SMW Subobject for Fossil IslandName: SoilUses skill: Mining, , , , Mining level: 1Mining experience: 5Uses tool: Rock pick, TrowelIs variant of: Soil

The following drop rates are provided by Jagex, unless otherwise specified.

	Item	Quantity	Rarity	Price	High Alch
	Nothing	N/A	252,150/280,000	N/A	N/A
Numulite.png: Soil drops Numulite with rarity 27,650/280,000 in quantity 1	Numulite	1	27,650/280,000	40	30
Numulite.png: Soil drops Numulite with rarity 9/14,000 in quantity 5	Numulite	5	9/14,000	200	150
	Unidentified small fossil	1	1/28,000	Not sold	60
	Unidentified medium fossil	1	1/56,000	Not sold	120
	Unidentified large fossil	1	1/70,000	Not sold	180
	Unidentified rare fossil	1	1/280,000	Not sold	750

Changes

Date	Changes
[[{{#explode:22 August 2006| |0}} {{#explode:22 August 2006| |1}}]] [[{{#explode:22 August 2006| |2}}]] (update)	The scenery was graphically updated.

Gallery (historical)

29 March 2004 – 22 August 2006	22 August 2006 – present

29 March 2004 – 22 August 2006	22 August 2006 – present

29 March 2004 – 22 August 2006	22 August 2006 – present

Trivia

• Attempting to use a tool in the incorrect digsite soil will cause the closest Digsite workman to interrupt and explain the proper usage. If no digsite workman is within range, the message will appear in the chatbox instead.
• The various types of digs are based on the location of the player, not the specific instance of the soil. This means if the player is standing on the tile outside the digging region, none of the tools can be used to successfully dig. Instead, the player will only state that they should try using a different tool.
• The animation while digging at the Fossil Island digs will always show a trowel, even if a rock pick is used. Similarly, the chat message while digging up numulite will state that you clean it off with your brush, even if there is no specimen brush in the inventory.