What Monsters in RuneScape Drop Party Hats?

The Origins of the Party Hat

• The Party Hat was introduced in the 2001 Christmas event. This colorful hat was a random item that would sometimes appear as a prize within a Christmas cracker. Many players threw their Party Hats away, as there didn't appear to be any use for them. Once the Christmas crackers ran out, the number of available Party Hats was fixed. As time went on, the limited number of Party Hats made them a very desirable item -- despite the fact the Party Hat does not provide any benefits to your character.

Significance of Party Hats

• Party Hats are seen as a sign of great wealth within "RuneScape." A Party Hat can sell for billions of gold on the Grand Exchange. To be able to purchase a Party Hat, you have to have a significant amount of expendable income. Some wealthy players may trade Party Hats amongst themselves, swapping out colors as it suits them. If you see players wearing a Party Hat, you can either assume they have a lot of gold or they have been playing the game a very long time.

Impact on the Economy

• Given the fact most players will never be able to afford a Party Hat, players who do own this item often use them as collateral or as an investment in another item. Party Hats actually have become an important part of the "RuneScape" economy, due to the fact their price rarely fluctuates. There are few items on the Grand Exchange that are a more stable market than Party Hats.

Buying a Party Hat

• Even though the Party Hat is simply a fashion item, its rareness makes it one of the hardest items in the game to acquire. The most straightforward way is to save up enough gold in order to purchase a Party Hat for yourself. Party Hat sales are typically advertised on the official forums. You can also search the Grand Exchange for any Party Hats up for sale. If you are very lucky, you may find another player who is willing to trade a Party Hat for another rare item.