Goblin paint cannon

Goblin paint cannon
Released							11 September 2014 (Update)
Members							No
Quest item							No
Properties
Tradeable							No
Equipable							Yes
Stackable							No
Noteable							No
Options							Wield, Destroy
Destroy							You can get a replacement from Diango's Toy Store.
Examine							A curious device made by goblins.
Values
Value							150 coins
High alch							90 coins
Low alch							60 coins
Weight							1 kg
Advanced data
Item ID							12727

A player uses the goblin paint cannon.

The goblin paint cannon is a two-handed weapon that can be bought from Diango's Toy Store in Draynor Village for 225 coins. It was first introduced during the 2014 Goblin Invasion event, when it could be obtained by speaking to either the Goblin Recruiter or the Guard Recruiter, depending on whose side you joined. Opposing goblins or guards could be covered in paint using the cannon, which would make them attackable.

The goblin paint cannon is unusual, being one of only four melee weapons to possess an attack speed of 3 (along with the swift blade, the ham joint, and the mystic cards), equal to shortbows on rapid attack style. Because of this, it is commonly used with lower level PvP builds especially among players with 1 Attack where its attack speed out-performs other weapons of a similar tier like the iron scimitar.

While having a goblin paint cannon equipped, other players will have a right-click "Paint" option listed in their choose option menu. Doing this will result in your character performing the spin emote before shooting out what looks like a huge ball of paint. The player will miss their shot in the majority of cases, causing the glob of paint to fly off in a random direction. However, there is a 1 in 15 chance the projectile will connect with the target when you right-click paint someone, which is confirmed by a message saying By some miracle you hit the target! appearing in the chatbox.

Using this ability will not deal damage in any way, regardless whether the target is a player or a NPC, or if the player is currently in PvP or the Wilderness.

Combat stats

Attack bonuses
+0	+0	+0	+0	+0
Defence bonuses
+0	+0	+0	+0	+0
Other bonuses				Slot
+0	+0	+0%	+0	List

Combat style		Attack type	Weapon style	Attack speed	Range	Experience	Level boost
	Punch	Crush	Accurate	3 ticks (1.8s)	1 tile		+3 Attack
	Kick	Crush	Aggressive				+3 Strength
	Block	Crush	Defensive				+3 Defence

Changes

Date	Changes
[[{{#explode:5 June 2024| |0}} {{#explode:5 June 2024| |1}}]] [[{{#explode:5 June 2024| |2}}]] (update)	Hotfix The goblin paint cannon is once again equipable.
[[{{#explode:5 June 2024| |0}} {{#explode:5 June 2024| |1}}]] [[{{#explode:5 June 2024| |2}}]] (update)	The goblin paint cannon can no longer be equipped; attempting to do so results in a game message stating You can't equip this item at the time.
[[{{#explode:14 September 2022| |0}} {{#explode:14 September 2022| |1}}]] [[{{#explode:14 September 2022| |2}}]] (update)	The item's name was changed from "Event rpg" to "Goblin paint cannon". The item's examine text was changed; previously, it was "A Rocket Paint Gun."
30 October – 20 November 2014	The item was made available to free-to-play players.
[[{{#explode:2 October 2014| |0}} {{#explode:2 October 2014| |1}}]] [[{{#explode:2 October 2014| |2}}]] (update)	You can now claim the goblin paint cannon from Diango in Draynor village.

Trivia

• Prior to being renamed in September 2022, the weapon's right-click option on players was "360NoScope-paint", and was a reference to the 360-No-Scope internet meme, in which a player in a shooter game spins around 360 degrees and instantly kills another player with a sniper rifle weapon without using its scope.
• Despite being a weapon, the Goblin paint cannon can be brought to Entrana and into Glarial's Tomb.
• Despite its behaviour as a ranged weapon, it is classified as a melee weapon.
• This item's original name is a nod to the fixed device's unique appearance resembling an RPG.
• The inventory icon of the goblin paint cannon appears to be upside down.