Jagex has once again outdone itself with Raging Echoes, the fifth installment in the OSRS Leagues series. This time, the game presents perhaps the toughest relic choice to date: Banker’s Note versus Total Recall. As players prepare for the challenges ahead, the burning question on everyone’s mind is simple—which relic is better?

Before diving into the analysis, it’s worth noting that your choice should ultimately depend on your playstyle and the type of fun you’re seeking in this game mode. This guide aims to help you make an informed decision, breaking down each relic’s strengths, weaknesses, and potential use cases.

Banker’s Note: Carry the Bank With You

The Banker’s Note relic, a returning favorite from the Trailblazer League, makes your inventory management seamless and incredibly powerful. By granting you the ability to note or un-note any notable item in the game, this relic essentially puts your bank in your pocket.

What Does Banker’s Note Do?

• Upon selecting this relic, you receive the Banker’s Note item.

• This item allows you to instantly note or un-note stackable and notable items anywhere in the game, without needing to visit a bank.

While simple in concept, this relic offers unmatched utility, particularly for skilling, combat, and PvM activities.

How to Maximize Banker’s Note

1. Efficient Skilling:

    o Carry skilling supplies in noted form and process them as you go.

       Example:

        • Cut uncut gems during downtime between boss kills.

        • Smelt ore into bars at a furnace, then smith the bars into gear at a nearby anvil.

        • Un-note pure essence near altars for lightning-fast Runecrafting XP gains.

2. Infinite Supplies for PvM:

    o Carry infinite food, potions, or ammunition. Even with a full inventory, all you need is one empty slot to un-note and replenish your resources.

        This is a lifesaver for challenging PvM activities, especially for players who might struggle with OSRS’s high-end bosses.

3. Niche Combat Strategies:

   o Equip multiple niche items for specific boss mechanics or phases without worrying about inventory constraints.

      Whether it’s swapping between potions, gear, or food, this relic ensures you’re always prepared.

4. Echo Bosses Farming:

    o With new Echo Bosses exclusively found in instanced areas, Banker’s Note ensures you’ll have all the supplies needed to farm them effectively. These bosses drop unique rewards that are sure to be highly sought after.

Drawbacks of Banker’s Note

• Requires you to have the items beforehand to un-note or utilize, meaning its power is tied to your resource pool. However, with proper preparation, this drawback becomes negligible.

Total Recall: Ultimate Utility and God Mode

The Total Recall relic upgrades the beloved Last Recall relic from previous Leagues. With enhancements that elevate its functionality to new heights, this relic is an incredibly strong choice for players focused on mobility, efficiency, and combat.

What Does Total Recall Do?

• Upon selecting this relic, you receive the Crystal of Echoes item.

• This crystal allows you to store a specific location and all of your character’s stats (health, prayer, and special attack energy). When activated, you teleport back to the stored location, fully restoring all saved stats.

Key Limitations:

• Does not work in instanced areas. This includes quests, minigames, and certain high-level PvM content.

• No cooldown on the teleport ability, making it exceptionally versatile.

How to Maximize Total Recall

1. Combat Immortality:

    o With this relic, you can teleport away mid-fight, restore all stats, and instantly return to your saved location.

        • Example: Fighting a difficult boss or training Slayer in a dangerous area? Use the crystal to reset your health, prayer, and special attack energy.

2. Special Attack Abuse:

    o The ability to restore special attack energy infinitely opens the door to overpowered strategies.

        • Weapons like the Dragon Warhammer, Zaryte Crossbow, Volatile Nightmare Staff, or Voidwaker shine when you can repeatedly use their devastating special attacks.

3. Wilderness Dominance:

    o For Wilderness bosses or PvP, Total Recall ensures you can spam special attacks without the need to bank. Combined with its teleportation utility, it’s a game-changer.

4. Skilling Efficiency:

    o Save your location near a skilling station (e.g., Runecrafting altar) and teleport back and forth between the bank and the skilling area. This eliminates downtime and maximizes XP rates.

5. Convenience Factor:

    o Forgot an item for a quest or activity? Teleport to the bank, retrieve it and instantly return to your saved location. No wasted time!

Drawbacks of Total Recall

• Cannot be used in instanced areas, which limits its effectiveness for high-end PvM content, such as Echo Bosses.

• Lacks the resource utility of Banker’s Note, meaning players may need to bank more frequently.

Comparing the Relics

Which Relic Should You Choose?

The answer depends on your goals for the Raging Echoes League. Let’s break it down:

Pick Banker’s Note if:

• You plan to focus on skilling, late-game PvM, or farming Echo Bosses.

• You want a reliable relic that simplifies inventory management and offers infinite supplies for any activity.

• You value ease of use and practical utility.

Pick Total Recall if:

• You want to abuse special attacks and teleportation mechanics.

• You plan to focus on Wilderness content, skilling efficiency, or combat scenarios where restoring health, prayer, and energy is critical.

• You enjoy high-risk, high-reward gameplay and don’t mind working around the instanced area limitation.

Conclusion

Ultimately, Banker’s Note edges out as the better relic for most players, especially those looking for long-term utility in Raging Echoes. Its ability to provide infinite supplies and streamline skilling and PvM activities makes it a powerhouse choice.

That said, Total Recall is far from weak. For players who excel at OSRS’s mechanics and want to push the limits of what’s possible, the relic’s stat restoration and teleportation features offer unparalleled versatility.

Whichever relic you choose, remember: the goal of Leagues is to have fun. Pick the relic that best suits your playstyle and enjoys exploring everything Raging Echoes has to offer!

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