Greater Communion is the level 60 Necromancy ritual in RuneScape 3 and the workhorse soul-generator for the entire mid-game. If Lesser Communion got you started, Greater Communion is where rituals become genuinely productive — more souls per rite, better bone options, and 1,480 XP a completion. This guide covers the exact setup, the best inputs, and how it compares to its siblings.
For the full ritual system overview, see our RS3 Necromancy Rituals Guide and the RS3 Necromancy Training Guide.
Requirements
- Level 60 Necromancy (unboostable in practice — you need the tier-2 site)
- Ritual site: Um, tier 2 (unlocked through normal Necromancy progression)
- Light sources: 6 spots cleared
- Glyphs per ritual: 2x Elemental II, 1x Commune I, 2x Commune II
- Duration: 58 progress (116 ticks, 69.6 seconds)
- Base reward: 1,480 Necromancy XP + 7 ectoplasm
Draw your glyphs with ghostly ink before you start — running out mid-ritual wastes the setup. Stock Basic ritual candles for all six light spots.
Best Bones and Inputs
Soul yield scales with input quality. Verified outputs for Greater Communion:
| Input | Souls to the Well |
|---|---|
| Dragon bones | 12 |
| Dagannoth bones | 14 |
| Airut bones | 16 |
| Ourg bones (General Graardor) | 16 |
| Ourg bones | 18 |
| Hardened dragon bones | 20 |
| Dragonkin bones | 24 |
| Spirit memento | scales similarly |
The practical rule: use the best bones you can sustain. Dragonkin and hardened dragon bones top the table, but standard dragon bones are the cost-efficient default for most players. Add Multiply glyphs (Multiply I/II/III) to scale soul output further — they round down, so pair them with high-yield inputs.
Disturbances: When They Hit
Disturbances can trigger at progress ticks 45, 33, 21, and 9 — and only those ticks. Since Greater Communion runs 58 progress, you will face up to four disturbance checks per ritual. Keep disruptions cleared promptly; failed disturbances tank your output and can waste expensive bones.
Greater vs Lesser vs Powerful Communion
- Lesser Communion (level 5): starter ritual, low souls, cheap setup — obsolete once you hit 60
- Greater Communion (level 60): the sweet spot for most of the leveling journey; best souls-per-effort until 90
- Powerful Communion (level 90): 6,600 XP and up to 75 souls, but demands tier-3 site, 10 light sources, and expensive glyphs (4x Elemental III, 2x Commune II, 2x Commune III)
Camp Greater Communion from 60 to 90 unless you have a specific reason to push early. It funds your Well of Souls steadily while banking solid XP.
Quick Tips
- Pre-draw glyphs in bulk — ink runs are the biggest time sink
- Run Multiply glyphs only with top-tier bones to avoid rounding losses
- Disturbance ticks (45/33/21/9) are predictable — position yourself before each one
- Bank ectoplasm; it feeds later Necromancy upgrades and holds value
FAQ
What level do you unlock Greater Communion in RS3?
Level 60 Necromancy, performed at the tier-2 ritual site in Um with 6 light sources cleared.
What glyphs does Greater Communion need?
Two Elemental II, one Commune I, and two Commune II glyphs per ritual, plus Basic ritual candles for the light spots.
Is Greater Communion better than Lesser Communion?
Yes, from level 60 onward. It gives 1,480 XP and far more souls per rite. It stays optimal until Powerful Communion at level 90.
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