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Medium Lumbridge Diary OSRS Guide

Completing the Medium Lumbridge & Draynor Diary in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) is a fantastic way to unlock valuable rewards while exploring the heart of Gielinor. This achievement diary, centered around Lumbridge, Draynor, Al Kharid, Dorgesh-Kaan, and Zanaris, offers tasks that test a range of skills and provide perks like the Explorer’s Ring 2. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the requirements, tasks, and rewards to help you conquer the Medium Diary efficiently. Whether you’re a mid-level player or an Ironman, this guide is tailored to make your journey smooth and rewarding.
The Medium Lumbridge & Draynor Diary is the second tier of the Lumbridge Achievement Diary, designed for players with moderate skill levels. It builds on the Easy Diary, requiring completion of those tasks first, and introduces more challenging objectives. The tasks are diverse, spanning skills like Agility, Farming, Runecrafting, and combat, and are set in iconic locations like Lumbridge Swamp and Draynor Manor. Completing this diary grants access to the Explorer’s Ring 2, which offers teleports and alchemy perks, making it a must-do for efficiency-focused players.
Why Complete the Medium Diary?
The Medium Diary is worth prioritizing for several reasons:
- Explorer’s Ring 2: Provides three daily 50% run energy restores and 30 casts of Low Level Alchemy without runes.
- Bone Exchange: Free bone-to-bonemeal conversion at Lumbridge Swamp, ideal for Prayer training.
- Runecrafting Boost: Increased experience when crafting Mist runes, benefiting Runecrafting training.
- Progression: Unlocks shortcuts and prepares you for the Hard and Elite tiers.
Requirements for the Medium Lumbridge Diary
Before diving into the tasks, ensure you meet the skill, quest, and item requirements. Most skill levels can be boosted (e.g., with spicy stews), but some quest-related requirements are non-negotiable. Below is a comprehensive breakdown.
Skill Requirements
The Medium Diary requires moderate skill levels, achievable for mid-level players. Temporary boosts can be used unless stated otherwise. Here’s what you need:
Skill | Level | Boostable? |
---|---|---|
Agility | 46 | Yes |
Prayer | 52 | Yes |
Runecrafting | 59 | Yes |
Woodcutting | 57 | Yes |
Magic | 60 | Yes |
Farming | 63 | Yes |
Firemaking | 65 | Yes |
Crafting | 70 | Yes |
Quest Requirements
Several quests are necessary to unlock specific tasks or access areas like Zanaris and Dorgesh-Kaan. Complete these quests beforehand:
- Lost City: Grants access to Zanaris for Runecrafting tasks.
- Tears of Guthix: Required for the Prayer task.
- Another Slice of H.A.M.: Unlocks the Dorgesh-Kaan train route.
- Recipe for Disaster: Needed for purchasing Barrows gloves.
- The Lost Tribe: Enables access to Dorgesh-Kaan.
Item Requirements
Prepare these items to complete the tasks efficiently. Many are obtainable during the tasks, but having them ready saves time:
- 130,000 Coins: For purchasing Barrows gloves.
- Bones: For the Tears of Guthix task.
- Runecrafting Supplies: 1 Cosmic Rune, 2 Nature Runes, 4 Water Runes, 14 Earth Runes, 28 Pure Essence, Cosmic Tiara.
- Farming Tools: Belladonna Seed, Seed Dibber, Spade, Rake.
- Woodcutting/Firemaking: Any Axe, Tinderbox, Mining Helmet.
- Crafting Materials: Gold Bar, Cut Diamond, Amulet Mould, Ball of Wool.
Medium Diary Tasks Walkthrough
The Medium Lumbridge & Draynor Diary consists of 11 tasks, each tied to specific skills and locations. Below is a step-by-step guide to complete them efficiently, with tips to save time and resources.
Task 1: Pick Belladonna at Draynor Manor
Head to the farming patch at Draynor Manor. Plant a Belladonna Seed using a Seed Dibber, Rake, and Spade. Ensure you have 63 Farming (boostable from 58 with a spicy stew). Belladonna takes about 5 hours to grow, so plant it early and return later.
Task 2: Light a Mining Helmet in Lumbridge Castle Basement
Equip a Mining Helmet and use a Tinderbox to light it in the Lumbridge Castle basement. You’ll need 65 Firemaking (boostable). Access the basement via the kitchen trapdoor. Be cautious of Wall Beasts if your combat level is low.
Task 3: Purchase Barrows Gloves
Visit the Culinaromancer’s Chest in Lumbridge Castle’s basement (requires Recipe for Disaster). Purchase Barrows gloves for 130,000 coins. No specific skill is needed, but the quest requirement is mandatory.
Task 4: Craft an Amulet of Power in Lumbridge Castle
Go to the Lumbridge Castle furnace (ground floor, not upstairs). Use a Gold Bar, Cut Diamond, Amulet Mould, and Ball of Wool to craft an Amulet of Power. Requires 70 Crafting (boostable from 65 with a spicy stew).
Task 5: Travel from Lumbridge to Edgeville via Waka Canoe
Head to the canoe station in Lumbridge (near the Lumbridge River). Use an Axe to craft a Waka Canoe and travel to Edgeville. Requires 57 Woodcutting (boostable).
Task 6: Take the Train from Dorgesh-Kaan to Keldagrim
Access Dorgesh-Kaan (requires Another Slice of H.A.M. and The Lost Tribe). Find the train station in the city’s lower level and take the train to Keldagrim. No skill requirement, but quest completion is essential.
Task 7: Craft Mist Runes at the Air Altar
Travel to the Air Altar west of Varrock with 28 Pure Essence, 1 Cosmic Rune, 2 Nature Runes, 4 Water Runes, and a Cosmic Tiara. Craft Mist Runes, requiring 59 Runecrafting (boostable). The Cosmic Tiara speeds up the process.
Task 8: Complete a Lap of the Al Kharid Rooftop Course
Head to the Al Kharid Rooftop Agility Course and complete a full lap. Requires 46 Agility (boostable). Bring food if your Hitpoints are low, as falls can deal damage.
Task 9: Cast Bones to Peaches in Al Kharid
Unlock the Bones to Peaches spell (requires 60 Magic, boostable). In Al Kharid, cast the spell with 2 Nature Runes, 4 Water Runes, and 4 Earth Runes. Purchase the spell tablet from the Mage Training Arena if needed.
Task 10: Squeeze Past the Jutting Wall in Lumbridge Swamp Caves
Enter the Lumbridge Swamp Caves (requires a light source and Lost City quest). Navigate to the jutting wall and squeeze past it, requiring 46 Agility (boostable). Watch out for cave creatures if your combat level is low.
Task 11: Access Tears of Guthix with 52 Prayer
Complete the Tears of Guthix quest to access the minigame. Enter the Lumbridge Swamp Caves and use the Tears of Guthix activity with 52 Prayer (boostable). Bring a light source and Bones for the task.
Rewards and Benefits
Upon completing all Medium Diary tasks, visit Hatius Cosaintus east of Lumbridge Castle’s courtyard to claim your rewards. The Medium Diary offers practical perks that enhance gameplay, especially for mid-level players.
Explorer’s Ring 2
The star reward is the Explorer’s Ring 2, which provides:
- Three 50% run energy restores daily: Great for skilling or clue scrolls.
- 30 Low Level Alchemy casts without runes: Saves runes for profit or Ironman accounts.
- Three teleports to the Falador cabbage patch: Useful for herb runs or farming.
Additional Rewards
Other benefits include:
- Bone-to-Bonemeal Conversion: Free at Lumbridge Swamp, aiding Prayer training.
- Mist Rune XP Boost: Increased experience when crafting Mist runes.
- Antique Lamp: 7,500 experience in any skill above level 40.
Tips for Efficient Completion
To streamline your Medium Diary experience, follow these tips:
- Use Boosts Wisely: Spicy stews (+5 boost) can help meet skill requirements like 70 Crafting or 59 Runecrafting. Stock up on spices from Evil Dave’s basement.
- Plan Quests Early: Complete Lost City, Tears of Guthix, and Recipe for Disaster before starting to avoid delays.
- Multitask: Train Farming or Runecrafting while working on other tasks to save time.
- Ironman Tip: Gather Pure Essence and Belladonna Seeds early, as item requirements can be tougher without trading.
- Suggested Route: Start with Draynor Manor (Belladonna), then Lumbridge Castle (Amulet, Barrows gloves, Mining Helmet), followed by Lumbridge tasks (Canoe, Tears of Guthix), and finish with Al Kharid and Runecrafting tasks.
By following this guide, you’ll efficiently complete the Medium Lumbridge & Draynor Diary and unlock its valuable rewards. The Explorer’s Ring 2 and other perks will boost your gameplay, whether you’re skilling, questing, or preparing for the Hard Diary. Head to Lumbridges now and start your adventure!