OSRS How to Get 153 Kudos Fast and Easy

OSRS How to Get 153 Kudos Fast and Easy

Earning 153 Kudos in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) is a key requirement for completing the Hard Varrock Diary and unlocking access to the Digsite gate. Kudos are rewards granted for helping the Varrock Museum staff through various tasks, such as cleaning artifacts, completing quizzes, and sharing quest knowledge. This guide provides a step-by-step approach to efficiently reach 153 Kudos, optimized for both new and experienced players. Whether you’re aiming for Fossil Island access or diary completion, follow these methods to maximize your Kudos with minimal grind.

Kudos are a unique reward system in OSRS, earned by contributing to the Varrock Museum’s exhibits and research. They are not spent but accumulated, with a maximum of 235 Kudos available for members (only 5 for free-to-play players). The 153 Kudos threshold is critical for the Hard Varrock Diary and was the previous maximum before the Fossil Island update. You can track your Kudos by right-clicking the information booth on the museum’s ground floor or checking the counter in the top-left corner of your screen when earning them.

Why 153 Kudos Matters

Reaching 153 Kudos unlocks the Workman’s gate to the Digsite, a requirement for the Hard Varrock Diary. Additionally, 100 Kudos grants access to the Bone Voyage quest, which opens Fossil Island, offering unique training methods like Ammonite Crabs and Volcanic Mine. Kudos also come with experience lamps, providing valuable skill XP.

Natural History Quiz: Easiest 28 Kudos

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The fastest and simplest way to start earning Kudos is by completing the Natural History Quiz in the Varrock Museum’s basement. This method requires no quests, skills, or items, making it accessible even for fresh level 3 accounts.

How to Complete the Natural History Quiz

  1. Locate Orlando Smith: Head to the Varrock Museum basement and speak to Orlando Smith (or Mark Brodie post-The World Wakes) to start the quiz.
  2. Answer Display Questions: Interact with the plaques in front of the 14 creature displays. Each display asks three questions about Gielinor’s creatures.
  3. Earn Kudos: Answer three questions correctly per display to earn 2 Kudos each, totaling 28 Kudos. There’s no penalty for wrong answers.
  4. Claim Rewards: After completing all displays, talk to Orlando again to receive 1,000 Slayer and 1,000 Hunter XP.

Tip: Use the RuneLite client to highlight correct answers, speeding up the process significantly. This task takes about 10-15 minutes.

Cleaning Finds: 50 Kudos from Digsite Artifacts

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Cleaning finds from the Varrock Digsite is another efficient way to earn 50 Kudos. This method requires completing The Dig Site quest, which has moderate requirements but is manageable for most players.

Requirements for Cleaning Finds

  • Quest: The Dig Site (requires 10 Agility, 10 Herblore, 25 Thieving)
  • Items: Leather boots, leather gloves, trowel, rock pick, specimen brush (all provided in the museum)

Steps to Clean Finds

  1. Access the Cleaning Area: Enter the roped-off area on the museum’s ground floor via the back door. Grab the required items from the tool rack on the south wall.
  2. Collect Uncleaned Finds: Take uncleaned finds from the specimen rock pile next to Sinco Doar.
  3. Clean Finds: Use the finds on an empty specimen table to uncover artifacts. You’re looking for five specific items, each worth 10 Kudos.
  4. Place Artifacts: Show valuable artifacts to an archaeologist, who will direct you to the correct display case.

Valuable Artifacts and Display Cases

Artifact Display Case Kudos
Pottery 22 10
Old Symbol 36 10
Ancient Symbol 37 10
Ancient Coin 44 10
Old Coin 45 10

Notes: Cleaning takes about 60 minutes for all five artifacts, though luck can speed this up. You may also find a clean necklace, which unlocks the ability to enchant Digsite pendants (requires 49 Magic). Other finds, like chipped vases, can be traded for minor rewards like coins or antique lamps.

Quest Kudos: Up to 75 Kudos from Historian Minas

Sharing quest details with Historian Minas on the museum’s first floor is a major source of Kudos. Each eligible quest grants 5 Kudos (except Curse of the Empty Lord, which gives 10), and some provide antique lamps for additional XP.

Fastest Quests for Kudos

To reach 153 Kudos efficiently, prioritize shorter quests with low requirements. Below are the fastest quests that reward Kudos when reported to Historian Minas:

  • Shield of Arrav: 5 Kudos, low combat requirements, ~20 minutes.
  • The Grand Tree: 5 Kudos, 25 Agility, ~30-40 minutes.
  • Hazeel Cult: 5 Kudos, no requirements, ~15 minutes.
  • Merlin’s Crystal: 5 Kudos, low combat, ~30 minutes.
  • What Lies Below: 5 Kudos, 35 Runecrafting, ~30 minutes. Requires Dagon’hai History book from Varrock Library for Kudos.

Total Kudos from Fast Quests: 25 Kudos. Combine with the Natural History Quiz (28) and Cleaning Finds (50) to reach 103 Kudos.

Additional Quests to Reach 153 Kudos

To bridge the gap from 103 to 153 Kudos, complete these slightly longer quests:

Total: 25 additional Kudos, bringing you to 128. You’ll need 25 more Kudos to hit 153.

Final Quest Push

Complete these to close the gap:

Total: 20 Kudos, reaching 148. One final quest, like The Dig Site (5 Kudos, already completed for cleaning), or another from the list (e.g., Demon Slayer, 5 Kudos, ~20 minutes) gets you to 153.

Alternative Method: Ancient Relics or Fossils

If you’re short on Kudos or prefer non-quest methods, consider these alternatives, though they’re slower than quests.

Ancient Relics (5 Kudos)

After completing Below Ice Mountain, mine Barronite deposits in the Ruins of Camdozaal (14 Smithing required). Crack them open with a hammer at the Barronite crusher for a chance at ancient relics. Donate one to Curator Haig Halen for 5 Kudos. This is quick but limited to 5 Kudos for free-to-play players.

Fossil Displays (Up to 72 Kudos)

After Bone Voyage (100 Kudos required), clean unidentified fossils from Fossil Island activities and complete displays in the museum’s basement. Each display (5 fossils of the same type) grants 2 Kudos and an antique lamp. With 36 displays, you can earn 72 Kudos and 120,000 XP, but this is time-consuming and best for players already on Fossil Island.

Summary and Tips for Success

To reach 153 Kudos efficiently:

  • Start with the Natural History Quiz: 28 Kudos in 15 minutes.
  • Clean Digsite Finds: 50 Kudos in ~60 minutes after The Dig Site.
  • Complete Fast Quests: Prioritize short quests like Hazeel Cult and Shield of Arrav, then add longer ones as needed.
  • Check Progress: Right-click the information booth to see remaining tasks.
  • Use RuneLite: Speeds up the quiz and artifact identification.

By combining the quiz (28 Kudos), cleaning finds (50 Kudos), and quests (~75 Kudos), you’ll hit 153 Kudos in a few hours. This unlocks the Hard Varrock Diary and sets you up for Fossil Island adventures. Happy adventuring!