Does double XP work for protean cogs?

Does double XP work for protean cogs?

Recent updates in the world of RuneScape have ignited a wave of curiosity around the functionality of double experience (XP) for certain items, including protean cogs. In this article, we will embark on an in-depth journey to unravel the mystery.

Direct Answer

At first glance, it is natural to assume that protein cogs, like regular items, would benefit from the double XP bonus during scheduled events. However, based on official updates and reviews, it seems that our assumption is only partially true. According to the ‘Does double XP work?’ section on RuneScape’s official FAQ page:

During Double XP Live, protean cogs award 150% their regular amount of experience instead of 200%.

This means that proteins cogs, unlike normal items, will only give 150% of regular XP during double XP hours, as opposed to a full 200% bonus awarded to other skills.

What does this mean in practical terms?

To demonstrate the difference, let us consider an example:

Example 1: Invention experience without double XP

• Base XP rewarded for crafting a protean cog: 100 xp
• Base XP reward for crafting the same device during a non-double-XP period: 102 xp (100% rate + 2% inflation)

Example 2: Invention experience during double XP

• Increased XP rewarded for crafting protean cogs during Double XP Live: 50% increase in base rate = 150 xp
• Base XP reward without double XP (102/150) + 152.4 xp (10% increase from inflation on the base rate)

On the other hand, if we were to craft a generic item, we would generally receive 200% additional XP, not 152.4 xp. Note that the exact inflation mechanism might vary between items due to different development and cost factors.

Additional Questions and Clarifications

Below, we address some users’ common queries and delve into related topics:

What happens to my protean cogs when I leave the game?

• Protégés retain their values and properties until you logout, ensuring they remain tied to your in-game world.

How does this translate to other skill-related quests?

• All proteus items will award 200% experience gain during official Double XP Live events just like regular items.

Additional items or sources of protein will still reward 152.4% XP rates, whereas base XP amounts for regular skills will undergo the 10% reduction mentioned above.