How to Find Out How Many Kudos You Have in OSRS
In Old School RuneScape (OSRS), Kudos are a unique reward system tied to the Varrock Museum, offering players access to exclusive content like Fossil Island and experience lamps. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or a fresh account holder, knowing how to check your Kudos and understanding their importance can enhance your gameplay. This guide explains how to find out how many Kudos you have, ways to earn them, and why they matter, all while optimizing your journey in Gielinor.
Kudos are reward points earned by contributing to the Varrock Museum through various activities, such as cleaning artifacts, completing quizzes, or turning in quest information. They are not spent but accumulated, serving as a badge of honor for your efforts. Kudos unlock significant milestones, including access to Fossil Island (100 Kudos) and the Volcanic Mine (150 Kudos), making them essential for players aiming to explore all OSRS has to offer.
Why Kudos Matter
Kudos are more than just a number. They are a gateway to unique content and rewards:
- Bone Voyage Quest: Requires 100 Kudos to access Fossil Island, home to Ammonite Crabs and birdhouse runs.
- Varrock Diaries: 50 Kudos for the Easy Diary and 153 for the Hard Diary.
- Experience Lamps: Earn antique lamps granting up to 120,000 XP across various skills.
- Volcanic Mine: 150 Kudos unlock this minigame for group mining and rewards.
How to Check Your Kudos in OSRS
Checking your Kudos is straightforward, but you need to be at the Varrock Museum. Here’s how to do it:
Method 1: Kudos Counter on Screen
When you enter the Varrock Museum, located in the city of Varrock, a Kudos counter appears in the top-left corner of your screen. This displays your current Kudos and the maximum possible (currently 235 for members, 5 for free-to-play players). Simply walk into the museum, and the counter will update automatically.
Method 2: Information Booth
For a detailed breakdown, right-click the information booth in the northwest corner of the museum’s ground floor (first floor in US terms). This opens an interface showing your total Kudos and a list of tasks you’ve yet to complete, such as unfinished quests or missing artifacts. This method is ideal for planning your next steps to maximize Kudos.
Tips for Checking Kudos
- Use RuneLite: The RuneLite client highlights the information booth and can display Kudos-related plugins for easier tracking.
- Visit Regularly: The counter only appears inside the museum, so make it a habit to check during Varrock visits.
- Free-to-Play Limitation: Free players can only earn 5 Kudos via ancient relics, so the booth is less detailed for them.
Ways to Earn Kudos in OSRS
To boost your Kudos count, you need to engage in specific museum activities. Below are the four main methods, each offering a different number of Kudos and requiring varying levels of effort.
Natural History Quiz
The easiest way to start earning Kudos is by completing the Natural History Quiz in the museum’s basement. Speak to Orlando Smith (or Mark Brodie if you’ve completed The World Wakes) to begin. Read the plaques on 14 creature exhibits, answer three questions per exhibit correctly, and earn 2 Kudos each for a total of 28 Kudos. You’ll also gain 1,000 XP in both Slayer and Hunter, making this a great early-game boost.
Pro Tip: Use RuneLite to highlight correct answers, speeding up the process. There’s no penalty for wrong answers, so guess if needed.
Cleaning Finds from the Dig Site
After completing The Dig Site quest, you can clean finds in the museum’s southern ground-floor area. Equip leather boots and gloves, and grab a trowel, rock pick, and specimen brush from the tool rack. Take uncleaned finds from the specimen rock pile, clean them on a table, and show valuable artifacts to an archaeologist. Place these in the correct display case for 10 Kudos each. The five artifacts are:
| Artifact | Display Case | Kudos |
|---|---|---|
| Pottery | Case 22 | 10 |
| Old Symbol | Case 36 | 10 |
| Ancient Symbol | Case 37 | 10 |
| Ancient Coin | Case 44 | 10 |
| Old Coin | Case 45 | 10 |
This method yields 50 Kudos total and may reward an antique lamp (500 XP in a skill above level 10).
Turning in Quest Information
After completing specific quests, visit Historian Minas on the museum’s first floor (second floor in US terms) to share details. Each quest grants 5 Kudos, except Curse of the Empty Lord, which gives 10. You can earn up to 80 Kudos from quests, along with antique lamps (up to 18,000 XP). Fast quests for Kudos include:
- Rune Mysteries: Short and beginner-friendly.
- Demon Slayer: Quick combat quest.
- Shield of Arrav: Partner quest with minimal requirements.
Check the information booth to see which quests you still need to complete.
Fossil Exhibits
After completing the Bone Voyage quest (requires 100 Kudos), you can access Fossil Island and collect unidentified fossils from activities like killing Ammonite Crabs or mining in the Volcanic Mine. Clean these fossils and add them to displays on the museum’s paleontology floor. Each completed display (requiring five fossils of the same type) grants 2 Kudos and an antique lamp (2,000–5,000 XP). With 36 displays, you can earn 72 Kudos and 120,000 XP total.
Ancient Relics
Free-to-play players and members can earn 5 Kudos by donating ancient relics to Curator Haig Halen after completing the Below Ice Mountain quest. Mine Barronite deposits in the Ruins of Camdozaal, crush them with a hammer (14 Smithing required), and donate the relics for 1 Kudos each (up to 5). This is the only Kudos source for free-to-play accounts.
Maximizing Your Kudos Efficiently
To reach the maximum of 235 Kudos quickly, follow this step-by-step plan:
- Start with the Natural History Quiz: Earn 28 Kudos in 10–15 minutes with no requirements.
- Complete The Dig Site: Unlock cleaning finds for 50 Kudos. Focus on finding the five artifacts.
- Turn in Quests: Prioritize fast quests like Rune Mysteries and Demon Slayer to reach 100 Kudos for Bone Voyage.
- Access Fossil Island: Complete Bone Voyage and collect fossils for 72 Kudos.
- Donate Relics: Finish Below Ice Mountain for the final 5 Kudos.
Total Time: Approximately 10–15 hours, depending on quest progress and fossil collection luck.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
While earning and checking Kudos is simple, players often make these errors:
Not Checking the Information Booth
Skipping the booth means missing out on which tasks remain, slowing your progress. Always right-click it to plan efficiently.
Ignoring Quest Requirements
Some quests, like Desert Treasure, have high skill or combat requirements. Check the OSRS Wiki to prioritize accessible quests first.
Misplacing Artifacts
Placing artifacts in the wrong display case wastes time. Double-check the case number with the archaeologist before depositing.
Neglecting Fossil Island
After unlocking Fossil Island, don’t delay collecting fossils. Activities like Ammonite Crab killing are AFK-friendly and yield fossils quickly.
By avoiding these pitfalls, you’ll maximize your Kudos efficiently and unlock rewards faster.
Conclusion: Checking your Kudos in OSRS is as simple as visiting the Varrock Museum and using the counter or information booth. With methods like the Natural History Quiz, cleaning finds, quest turn-ins, fossil displays, and relic donations, you can reach the maximum of 235 Kudos and unlock exciting content like Fossil Island. Use this guide to track your progress, avoid common mistakes, and make the most of your museum contributions. Happy adventuring in Gielinor!