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How to download 117 HD
Searching “download 117 HD”? It is not a separate OSRS client — it is a popular RuneLite Plugin Hub graphics plugin (hundreds of thousands of installs). You install it inside RuneLite after you have the official client. No MediaFire zip required.
Install 117 HD (official)
117 HD is a RuneLite Plugin Hub plugin — install in-client. Open the hub listing for details.
What 117 HD is
117 HD is a community GPU renderer for RuneLite. It upgrades lighting, materials, and scene detail compared with the default client look. It runs as a plugin on top of RuneLite — same account, same worlds, same Plugin Hub ecosystem for QoL plugins.
People Google “download” because it feels like an HD client pack. The real install is: RuneLite → Plugin Hub → 117 HD → Install. That keeps you on signed Hub builds instead of malware posing as an HD pack.
How to download / install 117 HD (step by step)
- Download and install RuneLite from official links (or launch RuneLite from the Jagex Launcher).
- Log in and reach the game world at least once so the client finishes updating.
- Open the sidebar (wrench / config) → Plugin Hub.
- Search 117 HD (author listed as 117) → Install.
- In the normal plugin list, find RuneLite’s built-in GPU plugin and turn it off.
- Enable 117 HD. Restart RuneLite if it asks.
- Open 117 HD’s settings and start on a medium preset — raise shadows / AA only if FPS stays comfortable.
GPU plugin conflict (most common issue)
RuneLite ships a stock GPU plugin. 117 HD is another GPU path. Running both is the #1 reason for black screens, freezes, or “HD won’t enable.”
Checklist
- Stock GPU = off
- 117 HD = on
- Client fully restarted after the change
- No third-party “GPU pack” jar loaded beside Hub plugins
Settings tips for FPS
- Start lower than max — HD looks fine before ultra shadows.
- Cap FPS to your monitor refresh if the GPU is screaming at uncapped frames.
- Close browser hardware acceleration / other games while testing.
- Update GPU drivers (NVIDIA / AMD / Intel) before blaming the plugin.
- On weak laptops, use 117 HD only for screenshots / bankstanding and fall back to stock GPU or HDOS if it runs smoother for you.
Install 117 HD (official)
117 HD is a RuneLite Plugin Hub plugin — install in-client. Open the hub listing for details.
Troubleshooting
- Plugin Hub empty / 117 HD missing — update RuneLite, retry search, check runelite.net status. Do not “hotfix” with a Discord jar.
- Install button greyed out — finish the client update, free disk space, disable VPN briefly, restart.
- Game loads flat / no HD — confirm 117 HD is enabled and stock GPU is disabled; hop worlds once.
- Crash on login — disable 117 HD from the plugin list (safe mode / config if needed), update drivers, re-enable at lower settings.
- Mac / integrated GPU — expect limits; reduce quality or use stock GPU / HDOS if unstable.
Fake 117 HD downloads
Ads for “117 HD download free” are a classic malware vector. Real install never needs a separate .exe.
- Random .jar / .zip from Discord, MediaFire, Mega, or Google ads
- “117 HD cracked”, paid unlocks, or “installer + plugins pack”
- Anything that asks you to turn off antivirus to install HD
- Sites that are not runelite.net / the in-client Plugin Hub
117 HD vs HDOS vs stock GPU
117 HD
Plugin on RuneLite. Best if you already live in RL plugins (Quest Helper, tile packs, etc.) and want modern HD visuals.
HDOS
Separate approved client with 2008/2009-style HD. See download HDOS.
RuneLite GPU (stock)
Lighter built-in option — use this when 117 HD is too heavy, or turn it off when 117 HD is on.
Related
Common questions
- Where do I download 117 HD?
- You do not download a standalone installer. Install “117 HD” from RuneLite’s Plugin Hub. That is the only safe route — Hub builds are reviewed for the hub pipeline, unlike random Discord jars.
- Do I need to disable the GPU plugin?
- Yes. 117 HD is its own GPU renderer. Leave RuneLite’s built-in GPU plugin off while 117 HD is on, or you get conflicts, black screens, or crashes.
- Is 117 HD allowed / bannable?
- It is a third-party Plugin Hub plugin used on RuneLite (a Jagex-approved client). Stick to the Hub version. Avoid forks that add macros, “unlocked” features, or ask you to replace your whole client.
- Why is 117 HD lagging or crashing?
- Lower shadow / anti-aliasing / draw-distance style options inside 117 HD, update GPU drivers, update RuneLite, confirm stock GPU is disabled, and close overlays that also hog the GPU. Older laptops and some Macs struggle at max presets.
- 117 HD does not appear in Plugin Hub
- Update RuneLite to the latest launcher/client, check your internet, and search exactly “117 HD”. If Hub is down, wait — do not install a mirror jar “while Hub is offline.”
- Should I use 117 HD or HDOS instead?
- 117 HD is a RuneLite plugin (modern HD-style lighting and models on the RL client). HDOS is a separate Jagex-approved client aimed at 2009-era HD nostalgia. Many players try both; pick what looks and performs better on your PC.
- Can I use 117 HD on the Jagex Launcher?
- Yes — launch RuneLite from the Jagex Launcher Play dropdown, then install 117 HD inside RuneLite as usual.
Install 117 HD (official)
117 HD is a RuneLite Plugin Hub plugin — install in-client. Open the hub listing for details.