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Old School RuneScape quests with difficulty, length, quest points, requirements and experience rewards
QuestDifficultyLengthQPRequirementsXP reward
A Porcine of InterestMRewards 1 quest point, 30 Slayer reward points and Spria will now be able to give you Slayer tasks.NoviceVery short1None—
Below Ice MountainF2PRewards 1 quest point, Access to the Ruins of Camdozaal and Flex emote.NoviceShort1None—
BiohazardMRewards 3 quest points.NoviceShort31—
Children of the SunMRewards 1 quest point.NoviceVery short1None—
Client of KourendMOpens the Kourend favour system and the content behind it.NoviceShort11—
Clock TowerMRewards 1 quest point and 500 coins.NoviceVery short1None—
Cook's AssistantF2PThe traditional first quest. Fetch three ingredients for the Lumbridge cook.NoviceVery short1None300
Current AffairsMRewards 1 quest point, Access to Sea charting/Current and The current duck.NoviceShort13—
Death PlateauMA short quest with a useful Attack experience reward and a required step toward Troll Stronghold.NoviceShort1None3,000
Demon SlayerF2PRewards 3 quest points, Silverlight and 5 Kudos.NoviceShort3None—
Doric's QuestF2PBring a dwarf some ore. A large early Mining experience reward for very little work.NoviceVery short1None1,300
Druidic RitualMUnlocks Herblore. Required before you can mix a single potion.NoviceVery short4None250
Dwarf CannonMUnlocks the dwarf multicannon, a major boost to Slayer and combat training speed.NoviceShort1None750
Eagles' PeakMUnlocks box trapping, which is how most of the Hunter skill is actually trained.NoviceShort212,500
Elemental Workshop IMRewards 1 quest point, Access to the Elemental Workshop and An elemental shield.NoviceVery short13—
Ernest the ChickenF2PRewards 4 quest points, 300 Coins and Access to the Killerwatt Plane.NoviceVery short4None—
Ethically Acquired AntiquitiesMRewards 1 quest point and 6,000 Thieving experience.NoviceShort136,000
Fishing ContestMRewards 1 quest point.NoviceVery short11—
Gertrude's CatMRewards 1 quest point, Your own kitten and Chocolate cake.NoviceVery short1None—
Goblin DiplomacyF2PRewards 5 quest points and A gold bar.NoviceVery short5None—
Hazeel CultMRewards 1 quest point, Hazeel's mark and Carnillean armour.NoviceVery short1None—
Imp CatcherF2PCollect four coloured beads from imps. A quick early Magic boost.NoviceShort1None875
Jungle PotionMRewards 1 quest point.NoviceShort12—
Learning the RopesF2PRewards 1 quest point, Access to the Mainland and Access to the Lumbridge Home Teleport spell.NoviceVery short1None—
Misthalin MysteryF2PRewards 1 quest point, Uncut ruby and Uncut emerald.NoviceShort1None—
Monk's FriendMRewards 1 quest point and 8 Law runes.NoviceVery short1None—
Murder MysteryMRewards 3 quest points.NoviceShort3None—
PandemoniumMRewards 1 quest point, 300 Sailing experience and Access to the Sailing skill.NoviceShort1None300
Pirate's TreasureF2PRewards 2 quest points and Access to One-Eyed Hector's Treasure Chest.NoviceVery short2None—
Plague CityMRewards 1 quest point and Ardougne teleport scroll.NoviceVery short1None—
Priest in PerilMThe gateway to Morytania. Required for Slayer, Barrows, and a large amount of members content.NoviceShort1None—
Prince Ali RescueF2PRewards 3 quest points and 700 coins.NoviceShort3None—
Rag and Bone Man IMRewards 1 quest point.NoviceShort1None—
Recruitment DriveMRewards 1 quest point and The Gaze of Saradomin - When you die.NoviceShort12—
Romeo & JulietF2PRewards 5 quest points.NoviceShort5None—
Rune MysteriesF2PUnlocks Runecraft entirely. Required before you can craft a single rune.NoviceShort1None—
Sheep HerderMRewards 4 quest points and Ability to hunt goats on Wyrmscraig.NoviceShort4None—
Sheep ShearerF2PShear twenty sheep and spin the wool. A gentle introduction to Crafting.NoviceVery short1None150
Shield of ArravF2PRewards 1 quest point and 600 coins.NoviceShort1None—
The Ides of MilkF2PRewards 1 quest point, Access to Brutus and Additional rewards from Gillie Groats.NoviceShort1None—
The Restless GhostF2PLay a ghost to rest in Lumbridge graveyard for a sizeable early Prayer boost.NoviceShort1None1,125
The Ribbiting Tale of a Lily Pad Labour DisputeMRewards 1 quest point, 2,000 Woodcutting experience and Access to a new Hardwood Farming patch.NoviceVery short122,000
Tower of LifeMRewards 2 quest points, Access to Creature Creation and Builder's costume.NoviceMedium21—
Witch's PotionF2PGather four ingredients for a witch in Rimmington. One of the shortest quests in the game.NoviceVery short1None325
X Marks the SpotF2PRewards 1 quest point, 200 coins and The ability to receive scroll boxes.NoviceVery short1None—
A Soul's BaneMRewards 1 quest point, 500 and Access to Tolna's rift for combat training.IntermediateShort1None—
A Tail of Two CatsMRewards 2 quest points, A Doctor's hat or Nurse hat and A present containing.IntermediateMedium21—
Animal MagnetismMUnlocks Ava's device. Effectively mandatory for anyone training Ranged.IntermediateMedium174,500
Another Slice of H.A.M.MRewards 1 quest point, 3,000 Prayer experience and The ancient mace.IntermediateShort153,000
At First LightMRewards 1 quest point and Access to Master Tier Hunters' Rumours.IntermediateShort15—
Big Chompy Bird HuntingMA prerequisite for Recipe for Disaster with modest experience rewards.IntermediateShort232,467
Black Knights' FortressF2PRewards 3 quest points.IntermediateVery short3None—
Bone VoyageMOpens Fossil Island, home to the fastest Woodcutting and the birdhouse Hunter method.IntermediateShort11—
Cold WarMRewards 1 quest point and The ability to use the Penguin Agility Course.IntermediateMedium15—
Creature of FenkenstrainMRewards 2 quest points and The Ring of Charos.IntermediateMedium24—
Death on the IsleMRewards 2 quest points and A costume needle from the costumer.IntermediateMedium23—
Death to the DorgeshuunMRewards 1 quest point, Access to the H.A.M. Store room and Access to the water wheel tunnel.IntermediateMedium13—
Eadgar's RuseMRewards 1 quest point, The ability to grow and steal Goutweed and 1 Burnt Meat.IntermediateMedium13—
Elemental Workshop IIMRewards 1 quest point.IntermediateShort13—
Enlightened JourneyMRewards 1 quest point, The Bomber jacket and cap and Access to the balloon transport system.IntermediateShort13—
Fairytale I - Growing PainsMRewards 2 quest points, Magic secateurs and Tanglefoot accessible in the Nightmare Zone.IntermediateMedium22—
Fight ArenaMA series of arena fights. One of the better Attack experience rewards available early.IntermediateShort2None14,350
Forgettable Tale...MRewards 2 quest points and 2 Dwarven stout.IntermediateLong24—
Garden of TranquillityMRewards 2 quest points, The Ring of Charos and An apple tree seed.IntermediateLong22—
Getting AheadMRewards 1 quest point, Access to a tannery in the Kebos Lowlands and Headless Beast accessible in the Nightmare Zone.IntermediateShort12—
Ghosts AhoyMRewards 2 quest points, Free passage into Port Phasmatys and The Ectophial.IntermediateMedium24—
Holy GrailMRewards 2 quest points and Access to the Fisher Realm.IntermediateShort22—
Horror from the DeepMUnlocks the god books, a useful shield-slot alternative with a prayer bonus.IntermediateShort2213,986
Icthlarin's Little HelperMRewards 2 quest points, Catspeak amulet and Access to the city of Sophanem.IntermediateMedium21—
In Aid of the MyrequeMRewards 2 quest points, Access to Burgh de Rott and Access to the Temple Trekking minigame.IntermediateMedium25—
In Search of the MyrequeMRewards 2 quest points and Access to the Hollows and fairy ring.IntermediateShort22—
Lost CityMUnlocks Zanaris and the ability to wield dragon weapons.IntermediateShort32—
Making HistoryMRewards 3 quest points, 750 File and Enchanted key.IntermediateShort32—
Merlin's CrystalMRewards 6 quest points and Excalibur.IntermediateShort6None—
Mountain DaughterMRewards 2 quest points, The Bearhead and The Kendal accessible in the Nightmare Zone.IntermediateMedium21—
Nature SpiritMRewards 2 quest points, Ability to fight ghasts and Ability to use the Swamp Boaty.IntermediateShort22—
Observatory QuestMRewards 2 quest points.IntermediateShort2None—
Olaf's QuestMRewards 1 quest point, 4 cut rubies and Access to a cave where you can fight brine rats.IntermediateShort13—
Prying TimesMRewards 1 quest point, Ability to chart forgotten drinks and 25 sawmill coupon.IntermediateShort14—
RatcatchersMRewards 2 quest points, A rat pole and The ability to name your wily or lazy cat.IntermediateMedium22—
Scorpion CatcherMRewards 1 quest point.IntermediateShort12—
Scrambled!MRewards 1 quest point, 5,000 Cooking experience and 5,000 Smithing experience.IntermediateShort1410,000
Sea SlugMRewards 1 quest point, Access to the Fishing Platform and Oyster pearls.IntermediateShort11—
Shades of Mort'tonMRewards 3 quest points, Ability to play the Shades of Mort'ton minigame and Bonus.IntermediateShort34—
Shadow of the StormMRewards 1 quest point, Six cut gems and Agrith-Naar accessible in the Nightmare Zone.IntermediateMedium13—
Shilo VillageMRewards 2 quest points, Access to Shilo Village and After completing the quest.IntermediateMedium23—
Sleeping GiantsMRewards 1 quest point and Access to the Giants' Foundry.IntermediateVery short11—
Spirits of the ElidMRewards 2 quest points and Robe of Elidinis.IntermediateShort24—
Tai Bwo Wannai TrioMRewards 2 quest points, Cooking experience and Fishing experience.IntermediateMedium24—
Tale of the RighteousMRewards 1 quest point, A page for Kharedst's memoirs and 3 Xerician fabric.IntermediateShort13—
Tears of GuthixMRewards 1 quest point.IntermediateVery short13—
Temple of IkovMRewards 1 quest point, Armadyl pendant and Pendant of Lucien.IntermediateMedium12—
Temple of the EyeMRewards 1 quest point, Access to the Guardians of the Rift minigame and A medium pouch.IntermediateShort12—
The Ascent of ArceuusMRewards 1 quest point, 500 Runecraft experience and A page for Kharedst's memoirs.IntermediateShort12500
The Corsair CurseF2PRewards 2 quest points, Access to Yusuf's bank in the Corsair Cove and Corsair Traitor accessible in the Nightmare Zone.IntermediateShort2None—
The Depths of DespairMRewards 1 quest point and A page for Kharedst's memoirs.IntermediateShort12—
The Dig SiteMA large Mining experience reward and the prerequisite for Bone Voyage.IntermediateMedium2317,300
The Eyes of GlouphrieMRewards 2 quest points.IntermediateMedium23—
The FeudMUnlocks blackjacking, the fastest Thieving training in the game.IntermediateMedium1115,000
The Forsaken TowerMRewards 1 quest point, Free use of the Lovakengj Minecart Network and A page for Kharedst's memoirs.IntermediateShort11—
The Fremennik TrialsMRewards 3 quest points, Access to the islands of Miscellania and Ability to buy and wear the Warrior helm.IntermediateMedium3None—
The Garden of DeathMRewards 1 quest point.IntermediateShort11—
The Giant DwarfMRewards 2 quest points.IntermediateMedium24—
The GolemMRewards 1 quest point, 2 cut rubies and Unlock the carpet ride from Shantay Pass to Uzer.IntermediateShort12—
The Grand TreeMStrong Attack and Agility experience, plus five quest points and the glider network.IntermediateMedium5128,450
The Hand in the SandMRewards 1 quest point, Ability to buy pink dye from Betty and A secret reward from Bert - He simply loves sand.IntermediateShort12—
The Knight's SwordF2PForge a replacement sword. Gives enough Smithing experience to skip levels 1 to 29 entirely.IntermediateShort1112,725
The Lost TribeMRewards 1 quest point, Access to the Dorgesh-Kaan mine and A ring of life.IntermediateShort15—
The Queen of ThievesMRewards 1 quest point and A page for Kharedst's memoirs.IntermediateVery short12—
The Slug MenaceMRewards 1 quest point.IntermediateMedium16—
The Tourist TrapMRewards 2 quest points, The ability to smith dart tips and Full slave robes.IntermediateMedium22—
Tree Gnome VillageMA maze, a battle and a warlord. Gives strong Attack experience and the glider network.IntermediateShort2None11,450
Tribal TotemMRewards 1 quest point and 5 Swordfish.IntermediateVery short11—
Troll RomanceMRewards 2 quest points, 1 uncut diamond and A sled.IntermediateShort22—
Troll StrongholdMRewards 1 quest point, Law talisman and Ability to make law runes.IntermediateShort12—
Twilight's PromiseMRewards 1 quest point, 3,000 Thieving experience and Ability to use the Quetzal Transport System.IntermediateShort113,000
Vampyre SlayerF2PKill Count Draynor with a stake. A large early Attack experience reward.IntermediateVery short3None4,825
Wanted!MRewards 1 quest point and Access to the armoury of the White Knights.IntermediateMedium14—
WatchtowerMRewards 4 quest points, A scroll and Access to the ogre city.IntermediateMedium45—
Waterfall QuestMNo combat requirements, no skill requirements, and it takes a fresh account to level 30 Attack and Strength.IntermediateShort1None27,500
What Lies BelowMRewards 1 quest point, The Beacon ring and Access to a shortcut to the Chaos Altar.IntermediateShort12—
Witch's HouseMRewards 4 quest points and Witch's experiment.IntermediateVery short4None—
Zogre Flesh EatersMRewards 1 quest point, 2,000 Fletching experience, 2,000 Ranged experience and 3 ourg bones.IntermediateShort156,000
A Kingdom DividedMRewards 2 quest points, The Book of the Dead and Two antique lamps giving 10.ExperiencedLong213—
A Taste of HopeMRewards 1 quest point and Tome of experience.ExperiencedMedium16—
Between a Rock...MRewards 2 quest points, 5,000 Defence experience, 5,000 Mining experience and A rune pickaxe.ExperiencedMedium2515,000
Cabin FeverMRewards 2 quest points, Access to Mos Le'Harmless and Access to kill cave horrors.ExperiencedShort26—
Contact!MRewards 1 quest point, Bankable Combat lamp granting 2 x 7 and The Keris dagger.ExperiencedShort12—
Darkness of HallowvaleMRewards 2 quest points, Tome of experience and Lore-related in-game Membership of the Myreque.ExperiencedLong28—
Defender of VarrockMRewards 2 quest points and Access to Zemouregal's Base.ExperiencedMedium210—
Devious MindsMRewards 1 quest point.ExperiencedShort16—
Dragon Slayer IF2PThe classic free-to-play capstone. Defeat the dragon Elvarg to unlock rune platebody.ExperiencedMedium2None37,300
Enakhra's LamentMRewards 2 quest points, Camulet and Camel mask.ExperiencedMedium24—
Fairytale II - Cure a QueenMUnlocks the fairy ring network, one of the best transport systems in the game.ExperiencedMedium24—
Fallen From GraceMRewards 2 quest points, 12,500 Sailing experience, 10,000 Crafting experience and Access to a new Slayer Master.ExperiencedShort2532,500
Family CrestMRewards 1 quest point and Steel gauntlets.ExperiencedMedium14—
Haunted MineMRewards 2 quest points, The ability to make the Salve amulet and Access to a shortcut to the crystal outcrops.ExperiencedShort22—
Heroes' QuestMRewards 1 quest point, Access to the Heroes' Guild and Access to the Fountain of Heroes.ExperiencedMedium18—
King's RansomMRewards 1 quest point, 33,000 Defence experience, 5,000 Magic experience and An antique lamp granting 5.ExperiencedMedium1638,000
Land of the GoblinsMRewards 2 quest points, Access to the Goblin Temple and Access to Yu'biusk.ExperiencedMedium26—
Lunar DiplomacyMRewards 2 quest points, A seal of passage and Access to Lunar Isle and Lunar equipment.ExperiencedLong211—
Meat and GreetMRewards 1 quest point and Access to Emelio's Kebab Shop.ExperiencedShort11—
My Arm's Big AdventureMRewards 1 quest point, 29 Burnt meat and Giant Roc accessible in the Nightmare Zone.ExperiencedMedium15—
One Small FavourMRewards 2 quest points, Two experience lamps giving 10 and A steel key ring.ExperiencedLong26—
Rag and Bone Man IIMRewards 1 quest point, 5,000 Prayer experience and Bonesack.ExperiencedMedium155,000
RegicideMRewards 3 quest points, 13,750 Agility experience and Ability to wield the Dragon halberd.ExperiencedLong3313,750
Roving ElvesMRewards 1 quest point, Crystal shield or Crystal bow with 500 charges and Moss Guardian accessible in the Nightmare Zone.ExperiencedShort13—
Royal TroubleMRewards 1 quest point and Enhanced rewards from Managing Miscellania.ExperiencedMedium13—
Rum DealMRewards 2 quest points, The Holy wrench and Access to Braindeath Island.ExperiencedMedium27—
Shadows of CustodiaMRewards 2 quest points.ExperiencedShort25—
The Fremennik IslesMRewards 1 quest point, Two lots of Combat experience and Access to arctic pine trees.ExperiencedMedium12—
The Great Brain RobberyMRewards 2 quest points, 5,000 Overall experience and Blessed lamp.ExperiencedMedium265,000
The Heart of DarknessMRewards 2 quest points and Access to Tapoyauik.ExperiencedMedium25—
The Path of GlouphrieMRewards 2 quest points, Four magic lamps offering a total of Slayer XP and Access to the Poison Waste Dungeon.ExperiencedMedium28—
The Red ReefMRewards 2 quest points, 15,000 Sailing experience, 5,000 Smithing experience and Access to Red Rock.ExperiencedMedium2320,000
Throne of MiscellaniaMRewards 1 quest point and Management of Miscellania.ExperiencedMedium12—
Troubled TortugansMRewards 1 quest point, 10,000 Sailing experience, 8,000 Slayer experience and Access to the Great Conch and its facilities.ExperiencedMedium1718,000
Underground PassMRewards 5 quest points, Iban's staff and use of the Iban Blast spell and Klank's gauntlets.ExperiencedLong52—
A Night at the TheatreMRewards 2 quest points and Four antique lamps.MasterMedium21—
Beneath Cursed SandsMRewards 2 quest points, Access to the Tombs of Amascut and A Keris partisan..MasterMedium24—
Desert Treasure IMUnlocks the Ancient Magicks spellbook, including Ice Barrage — the most important Magic unlock in the game.MasterLong311—
Dream MentorMRewards 2 quest points, 7 new spells added to your Lunar spells book and A dreamy lamp.MasterMedium22—
Grim TalesMRewards 1 quest point, Dwarven helmet and Glod accessible in the Nightmare Zone.MasterMedium16—
Legends' QuestMRewards 4 quest points, Access to the Legends' Guild and The ability to wield the dragon sq shield.MasterLong415—
Making Friends with My ArmMRewards 2 quest points, Access to the Salt Mines and Ability to build fire pits.MasterMedium28—
Monkey Madness IMUnlocks the dragon scimitar and gives 70,000 combat experience split across two skills.MasterLong3270,000
Mourning's End Part IMRewards 2 quest points, Elf teleport crystal and The fixed device.MasterMedium25—
Mourning's End Part IIMRewards 2 quest points, A crystal trinket and Access to the Death Altar.MasterLong21—
Perilous MoonsMRewards 2 quest points, 40,000 Slayer experience, 5,000 Runecraft experience and Access to Neypotzli and the Moons of Peril.MasterMedium2655,000
Secrets of the NorthMRewards 2 quest points.MasterMedium27—
Sins of the FatherMUnlocks the Hallowed Sepulchre — the only Agility training in the game that makes money.MasterLong29—
Swan SongMRewards 2 quest points and Access to the Piscatoris Fishing Colony.MasterMedium28—
The Curse of ArravMRewards 2 quest points and Access to Zemouregal's Fort.MasterMedium28—
The Final DawnMRewards 3 quest points, 55,000 Thieving experience, 25,000 Runecraft experience and Arkan blade.MasterLong35105,000
The Fremennik ExilesMRewards 2 quest points, V's shield and Access to the Island of Stone.MasterMedium210—
Desert Treasure II - The Fallen EmpireMRewards 5 quest points, Three ancient lamps and Access to Scar essence mine.GrandmasterVery long513—
Dragon Slayer IIMThe quest that unlocks Vorkath. A major milestone for any account building toward consistent PvM income.GrandmasterVery long51673,000
Monkey Madness IIMA grandmaster quest that unlocks maniacal monkey hunting — the fastest Ranged experience available.GrandmasterVery long41060,000
Recipe for DisasterMA ten-part quest chain ending in Barrows gloves — the standard hand slot item for almost all content.GrandmasterVery long1026—
Song of the ElvesMOpens Prifddinas, the elven city, with crystal equipment, the best Agility course and a wealth of high-level content.GrandmasterVery long411—
The Blood Moon RisesMRewards 4 quest points, Access to Vampyrium and A tome of experience.GrandmasterVery long412—
While Guthix SleepsMRewards 5 quest points, Duradel's notes and 100 death runes.GrandmasterVery long519—

Why quests matter more than levels

Quests are the real progression system in Old School RuneScape. Levels make you faster at things you can already do; quests change what is possible. Priest in Peril opens an entire region and most of Slayer. Desert Treasure I gives no experience at all and unlocks the spellbook that high-level combat depends on.

They are also the most efficient experience in the early game by a wide margin. The experience curve is shallow at low levels, so a quest granting 13,750 experience takes a fresh account from level 1 to 30 — hours of training compressed into half an hour of running errands.

The practical consequence is that a new account should do quests before training toward anything. Check the requirements first, do the quests that reward the skill you were about to grind, and start from wherever they leave you.

About our quest pages

Requirements, rewards and lengths here are factual game data. The written context — what a quest is like, whether it is worth prioritising — is ours.

Step-by-step walkthroughs only appear where we have actually written one. We do not reproduce or paraphrase walkthroughs from other sites, so a quest without our own guide says so plainly and links to the wiki for the route.

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