There are many quests in OSRS, but OSRS Gold these ten have etched themselves into the memory of every player who's braved Gielinor's wild lands. Whether it's due to story, frustration, nostalgia, or massive OSRS gold, these are the quests that truly define the Old School experience.
10. Waterfall Quest
Instant Power, Minimal Risk
Why It's Iconic: Zero combat is required, yet gives massive XP in Strength and Attack-enough to skip early-game grinding altogether.
Memorable Moment: Dodging level 80 Moss Giants with no armor and a hopeful prayer.
Pro Tip: Don't forget the urn at the end, seriously.
9. Darkness of Hallowvale
Morytania's Gothic Nightmare
Why It's Iconic: Introduced Meiyerditch and the idea of stealth in OSRS. Also, it's massive.
Memorable Moment: Getting hopelessly lost in the Meiyerditch maze before Quest Helper existed.
Pro Tip: To buy OSRS items, stamina potions, patience, and possibly therapy.
8. Shield of Arrav
Teamwork Makes the Quest Work
Why It's Iconic: First quest that required a partner. Yep, you literally couldn't solo this one.
Memorable Moment: Spending hours finding someone from the other gang.
Pro Tip: Use the Grand Exchange World, where you can always quest.
7. One Small Favour
The Side-Quest Chain From Hell
Why It's Iconic: Turns into about twenty small favors and you'll walk across the entire map more than once.
Memorable Moment: Realize you still haven't done the original favor you were asked to do.
Pro Tip: Unlock teleports first. Trust me.
6. Underground Pass
Welcome to Hell-Try Not to Die
Why It's Iconic: The first real endurance test of OSRS quests. Pure, distilled agony.
Memorable Moment: Falling into a pit after 30 minutes of progress.
Pro Tip: Bring extra rope. Then bring even more rope.
5. Cook's Assistant
The First Taste of Adventure
Why It's Iconic: Everyone's first quest. Short, simple, but pure nostalgia.
Memorable Moment: Realizing you need flour...and how to make it.
Pro Tip: Use it to teach new players how to gather and grind.
4. Recipe for Disaster
A Culinary Catastrophe
Why It's Iconic: The longest quest in OSRS. Broken into mini-quests, it tests your knowledge, stats, and cooking skills.
Memorable Moment: Fighting Culinaromancer in the showdown.
Pro Tip: Completing this unlocks Barrows Gloves, the best gloves in the game.
3. Monkey Madness I
Monkey Jailbreak Simulator
Why It's Iconic: Demands high stats, puzzle-solving, and combat finesse.
Memorable Moment: Getting caught by monkey guards for the 9th time.
Pro Tip: Train on Ape Atoll monkeys post-quest-they're some of the best melee XP in the game.
2. Dragon Slayer I
The F2P Finale
Why It's Iconic: The final boss of Free-to-Play, with a dragon that's no joke.
Memorable Moment: Facing Elvarg alone with your Rune sword, full plate, and a backpack of lobsters.
Pro Tip: Don't forget your Anti-Dragon Shield. Seriously. Don't.
1. Desert Treasure I
The Crown Jewel of Questing
Why It's Iconic: Multi-stage, lore-heavy, brutal bosses, exotic locations, and Ancient Magicks as a reward.
Memorable Moment: Realize you're being hunted throughout the quest by a deadly assassin.
Pro Tip: Use protective prayers and Buy RuneScape Gold safe spots-the bosses don't pull punches.