Eadgar's Ruse OSRS Quick Guide: Fast Walkthrough for Old School RuneScape

If you’re looking to complete Eadgar’s Ruse in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) quickly and efficiently, you’ve landed on the right guide! This intermediate quest, part of the Troll series, involves a clever parrot-based deception to secure a rare herb called goutweed. Whether you’re chasing quest points, unlocking Trollheim teleports, or just progressing through the game, this quick guide will walk you through every step with minimal fuss. Let’s dive into this OSRS adventure and get you that sweet completion!

Eadgar’s Ruse is all about helping the druids reclaim their stone circle by retrieving goutweed from the trolls in Troll Stronghold. It’s a medium-length quest with no combat, but it does require some preparation and a bit of running around. Before you start, make sure you’ve got the prerequisites covered.

Quest Prerequisites

Completed Quests: Druidic Ritual, Troll Stronghold (which requires Death Plateau)
Skill Requirement: 31 Herblore (boostable)

Required Items

Climbing Boots (or 12 coins to buy from Tenzing)
Vodka (buy from Heckel Funch in Tree Gnome Stronghold for 5 coins)
Pineapple Chunks (dice a pineapple with a knife; pineapples available from Charter Ships or Heckel Funch)
1 Log (2-3 logs and a tinderbox recommended)
10 Grain (wheat from fields south of Tegid in Taverley)
5 Raw Chickens (kill chickens near Tenzing’s house or Taverley)

Starting Eadgar’s Ruse

Head to Taverley to kick things off. The quest begins with a chat with Sanfew, who’s on the upper floor of the building with Jatix’s Herblore Shop.

Step 1: Talk to Sanfew

Find Sanfew in Taverley and ask, “Have you any more work for me?” If you’ve boosted your Herblore to 31, do it before speaking to him. He’ll task you with fetching goutweed, a herb only the trolls know how to find, and suggest you visit his friend Eadgar on Trollheim.

Step 2: Reach Eadgar’s Cave

Equip your climbing boots and head to Trollheim. From Burthorpe, follow the path past Tenzing, use Protect from Missiles to dodge thrower trolls, and climb to the top. Enter the unmarked cave on the southern side to find Eadgar. Ask him about goutweed—he’ll point you to the Troll Cook in the Stronghold.

Getting the Drunk Parrot

Next, you’ll need a parrot to trick the trolls. This part takes you to Ardougne Zoo for some sneaky business.

Step 3: Visit Ardougne Zoo

Teleport to Ardougne (or walk if you’re feeling adventurous). At the zoo, talk to Parroty Pete in the northern section. Ask about the parrots’ diet—he’ll reveal they love pineapple chunks and get drunk on vodka.

Step 4: Make Alco-Chunks

Use your vodka on the pineapple chunks to create alco-chunks. Then, head to the aviary hatch on the west side of the parrot cage and use the alco-chunks on it. You’ll get a drunk parrot. Tell Parroty Pete you’re taking it to the vet, and you’re good to go.

Preparing the Fake Human

Now it’s time to turn that parrot into a convincing human disguise. Back to Trollheim we go!

Step 5: Train the Parrot to Talk

Take the drunk parrot to Troll Stronghold. From the entrance, go north, down the stairs, east through the door, and down again to the prison cells. Hide the parrot under the northern torture rack—it’ll learn trollish phrases here. Leave it for now.

Step 6: Gather Items for Eadgar

Return to Eadgar’s cave with:

10 Grain (pick wheat south of Tegid in Taverley)
5 Raw Chickens (kill chickens nearby)
1 Log (chop a tree if needed)

Give these to Eadgar to make the parrot look and taste human-like.

Step 7: Retrieve the Parrot

Go back to the Troll Stronghold prison, search the northern rack, and pick up the parrot. Return it to Eadgar—he’ll transform it into a fake man.

Finishing the Quest

You’re almost there! Time to fool the trolls and grab that goutweed.

Step 8: Trick Burntmeat

Head back into Troll Stronghold, go south, then down the stairs to find the troll cooks. Talk to Burntmeat and give him the fake man. He’ll reward you with burnt meat and reveal the goutweed stash.

Step 9: Steal the Goutweed

From Burntmeat, go north to the storeroom. Sneak past the troll guards (if they spot you, run out and try again). Search the drawers to grab 2 goutweed.

Step 10: Deliver to Sanfew

Teleport or walk back to Taverley and hand the goutweed to Sanfew. Congratulations—you’ve completed Eadgar’s Ruse!

Rewards and Tips

Here’s what you’ll get for your efforts, plus some handy tips to make the quest smoother.

Quest Rewards

1 Quest Point
11,000 Herblore XP
Ability to use Trollheim Teleport (requires 61 Magic and 44 Prayer)
2 Treasure Hunter keys

Quick Tips

Tip	Description
Use Teleports	Save time with Ardougne and Trollheim teleports.
Protect Prayers	Use Protect from Missiles for thrower trolls and Melee in the Stronghold.
Bank Ahead	Stock up on items beforehand to avoid extra trips.

Pro Tip: If Eadgar isn’t in his cave, ensure you’ve freed him during Troll Stronghold. Check your quest progress if anything feels off!

And that’s it! This Eadgar’s Ruse OSRS quick guide has everything you need to breeze through the quest. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or a newbie tackling the Troll series, you’re now equipped to outsmart those trolls and claim your rewards. Happy questing, and may your RuneScape journey be ever epic!