OSRS Members Quest Order Guide for Efficient Progression

OSRS Members Quest Order Guide for Efficient Progression

Old School RuneScape (OSRS) offers a vast world of quests, with 148 pay-to-play (P2P) quests providing 277 quest points as of May 2025. For members, completing quests in an optimal order can save time, reduce skilling grind, and unlock valuable rewards like teleports, equipment, and experience. This guide outlines an efficient members quest order, focusing on minimizing training while maximizing progression. Whether you’re a new player or a seasoned adventurer aiming for the Quest Point Cape, this step-by-step approach will help you navigate Gielinor‘s challenges.

Quests in OSRS are more than just storylines—they’re gateways to powerful items, areas, and skills. An optimal quest order prioritizes quests that grant experience in skills needed for later quests, unlock teleports to save travel time, and provide gear to make combat easier. By following this guide, you’ll:

  • Minimize skilling grind by leveraging quest experience rewards.
  • Unlock key content like fairy rings, Ancient Magicks, and the Lunar Spellbook.
  • Save time with efficient routes that reduce backtracking.
  • Boost combat with early access to weapons like the Dragon Scimitar.

This guide is based on community-driven strategies, including insights from sources like the OSRS Wiki and SlayerMusiq1’s quest order, tailored for efficiency.

Getting Started Early Quests for New Members

New members should focus on quests with low or no requirements that offer significant experience or unlocks. These quests set the foundation for your account by boosting combat and utility skills.

Waterfall Quest

Requirements: None
Rewards: 13,750 Attack XP, 13,750 Strength XP (Level 1 to 30)
This quest is a must for new members. With no prerequisites, it instantly boosts your Attack and Strength to level 30, making early combat much easier. Bring food to survive Fire Giants (level 86) and Moss Guardians (level 84).

Tree Gnome Village

Requirements: None
Rewards: 11,450 Attack XP (Level 1 to 28), Spirit Tree access
Safe-spot the Khazard Warlord (level 112) with low Magic (Fire Bolt recommended). Unlocking Spirit Trees provides free teleports to Ardougne and the Grand Exchange, ideal for early-game travel.

Fight Arena

Requirements: None
Rewards: 12,175 Attack XP, 2,175 Thieving XP
This quest is straightforward, requiring you to defeat three enemies. The experience helps progress toward higher combat levels, and Thieving XP is a bonus for quests like Biohazard.

Druidic Ritual

Requirements: None
Rewards: 250 Herblore XP, unlocks Herblore skill
Essential for accessing Herblore, this quick quest lets you start making potions, which are crucial for self-sustainability and quests like Plague City.

Building Momentum Mid-Tier Quests

After completing early quests, focus on mid-tier quests that unlock teleports, gear, and further experience. These quests often have moderate requirements but offer significant rewards.

Plague City

Requirements: None
Rewards: 2,425 Mining XP, Ardougne Teleport access
Unlocking the Ardougne Teleport (spell or tablets) is a game-changer for travel. This quest is quick and sets up the Ardougne questline.

Biohazard

Requirements: Plague City, 13 Agility recommended
Rewards: 1,250 Thieving XP, access to West Ardougne
A continuation of Plague City, this quest progresses the storyline and provides Thieving experience, useful for quests requiring pickpocketing.

Fairy Tale Part I

Requirements: Lost City, Nature Spirit
Rewards: 3,500 Farming XP, 2,000 Magic XP, Magic Secateurs
This quest unlocks partial access to Fairy Rings (fully accessible after starting Fairy Tale Part II). Fairy Rings are essential for quick travel across Gielinor, especially for Clue Scrolls and later quests.

Lost City

Requirements: 31 Crafting, 36 Woodcutting
Rewards: 3 Quest Points, Dragon Dagger/Dragon Longsword access
Unlocking the ability to wield Dragon weapons is a significant combat boost. The quest is relatively short but requires some skilling preparation.

Unlocking Advanced Content High-Tier Quests

High-tier quests require more preparation but offer game-changing rewards like spellbooks, teleports, and top-tier gear. Prioritize these to streamline endgame progression.

Lunar Diplomacy

Requirements: 61 Crafting, 40 Defence, 49 Firemaking, 5 Herblore, 65 Magic, 60 Mining, 55 Woodcutting
Rewards: Lunar Spellbook access, 5,000 Magic XP
The Lunar Spellbook provides utility spells like Fertile Soil and teleports, making skilling and questing more efficient. This is a priority for magic-focused accounts.

Desert Treasure I

Requirements: 53 Thieving, 50 Firemaking, 50 Magic, 10 Slayer
Rewards: Ancient Magicks access, 20,000 Magic XP
Unlocking Ancient Magicks is crucial for combat-focused players, offering powerful spells for PvM and PvP. The quest is challenging, so prepare with good gear and food.

Monkey Madness I

Requirements: The Grand Tree, Tree Gnome Village
Rewards: Dragon Scimitar access, 35,000 Attack/Strength XP (or 20,000 Defence/Constitution XP)
The Dragon Scimitar is one of the best weapons for training, requiring only 60 Attack. This quest also unlocks Ape Atoll, a key training area.

Quest Order Table for Efficiency

The table below outlines a recommended quest order for members, grouped by progression stage. It prioritizes quests that unlock content or provide experience needed for later quests.

Stage Quest Key Rewards Requirements
Early Waterfall Quest 13,750 Attack/Strength XP None
Early Tree Gnome Village 11,450 Attack XP, Spirit Trees None
Early Druidic Ritual Herblore unlock None
Mid Plague City Ardougne Teleport None
Mid Fairy Tale Part I Fairy Ring access, Magic Secateurs Lost City, Nature Spirit
High Lunar Diplomacy Lunar Spellbook 61 Crafting, 65 Magic, etc.
High Desert Treasure I Ancient Magicks 53 Thieving, 50 Magic, etc.
High Monkey Madness I Dragon Scimitar The Grand Tree, Tree Gnome Village

Tips for Questing Success

To make your questing journey smoother, follow these practical tips:

  • Use RuneLite’s Quest Helper Plugin: Highlights items, NPCs, and steps, making quests faster and less confusing. RuneLite is highly recommended.
  • Prepare Inventory: Always carry stamina potions, teleports (e.g., House Teleport Tabs), and combat gear suited to your level.
  • Safe-Spot Bosses: Many quest bosses, like the Khazard Warlord, can be safe-spotted to avoid high combat requirements.
  • Rush Prayer to 43: Protection Prayers make combat encounters much safer. Use Dragon Bones on a Gilded Altar for efficiency.

  • Start a Kitten Early: Quests like Ratcatchers require a fully grown cat, which takes time to raise. Start during early quests.

Pro Tip: If you’re stuck, check detailed guides on OSRS Wiki or watch SlayerMusiq1’s YouTube walkthroughs for visual guidance.

Achieving the Quest Point Cape

Completing all 148 P2P quests (and 22 F2P quests) earns you the Quest Point Cape, purchasable for 99,000 coins from the Wise Old Man in Draynor Village. It offers unlimited teleports to the Legends’ Guild and is a prestigious achievement. New quests may require re-completion to maintain cape functionality, but you won’t need to repurchase it.

Balancing Story and Efficiency

If you prefer a narrative-driven experience, sort quests by timeline in the quest log for a story-focused order. However, this may increase skilling and backtracking. The optimal order sacrifices some story coherence for efficiency, so choose based on your playstyle.

This guide provides a roadmap to conquer OSRS’s members quests efficiently. Start with low-requirement quests, build toward unlocks like Fairy Rings and spellbooks, and aim for the Quest Point Cape. Happy questing, and may your adventures in Gielinor be legendary!