OSRS Quest Level Requirements Guide for Efficient Questing

So, you’re diving into the quests of Old School RuneScape (OSRS), huh? As someone who’s been grinding Gielinor for years, let me tell you, quests are the backbone of this game. They unlock new areas, give you sweet XP rewards, and let you dive into some of the best stories in any MMORPG. But here’s the thing: those quest level requirements can feel like a maze if you’re not prepared. I remember my first time trying to tackle Dragon Slayer without the right stats, and let’s just say, I got humbled real quick. In this guide, I’ll break down the level requirements for OSRS quests in a way that’s easy to follow, sprinkle in some personal stories, and help you plan your questing journey like a pro. Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned adventurer, let’s get you ready to conquer Gielinor’s quests.

Before we jump into the nitty-gritty, let’s talk about why these requirements are such a big deal. Quests in OSRS aren’t just about running around and talking to NPCs. Many of them need specific skill levels, quest points, or even other quests completed before you can start. If you don’t plan ahead, you could end up grinding skills for hours longer than necessary. Trust me, I’ve been there—chopping trees for hours to hit the Woodcutting level for Lost City when I could’ve been smarter about it.

Planning around quest requirements saves you time and makes your journey smoother. Plus, some quests, like Waterfall Quest, give you massive XP boosts that can skip a ton of grinding. So, how do you know which skills to train first? And which quests should you tackle early? Let’s break it down.

Understanding Quest Requirements

Every quest in OSRS has a mix of requirements:

Skill Levels: You might need 50 Mining or 40 Magic, for example.
Quest Points: Some quests, like Dragon Slayer II, need a certain number of quest points to start.
Completed Quests: Many quests are part of a series, so you need to finish earlier ones first.
Combat Levels: Some quests involve tough fights, so a decent combat level is recommended, even if not required.

As of September 2025, OSRS has 183 quests—24 free-to-play (F2P) and 159 members-only—offering a total of 286 quest points. Knowing the requirements upfront helps you prioritize which skills to train and which quests to do first. Let’s dive into the key skills and quests you’ll need to focus on.

Key Skills for OSRS Quests

If you’re aiming for the Quest Cape (and trust me, it’s worth it), you’ll need to train a variety of skills. Some skills, like Mining and Crafting, pop up in tons of quest requirements, while others, like Construction, are less common. Here’s a rundown of the high-priority skills based on my experience and the quests you’ll face.

High-Priority Skills

These skills are your bread and butter for unlocking quests. I’ve spent countless hours training these, and they’ve paid off big time.

Mining: Needed for quests like Song of the Elves (70 Mining) and Making Friends with My Arm (72 Mining). I remember sweating it out in the Motherlode Mine to hit 70 Mining for Song of the Elves. Pro tip: combine Mining training with quests like The Knight’s Sword to save time.
Crafting: Shows up in quests like Monkey Madness II (70 Crafting) and Fremennik Isles (46 Crafting). Crafting was a grind for me, but making gold bracelets for XP helped a ton.
Slayer: Required for Monkey Madness II (69 Slayer) and Dragon Slayer II (68 Slayer). Slayer is fun but slow, so use quest rewards like Waterfall Quest to boost your combat stats early.
Hunter: Needed for Song of the Elves (70 Hunter) and Eagles’ Peak (27 Hunter). Hunter was my least favorite skill to train, but setting traps in Feldip Hills got me there eventually.

Low-Priority Skills

These skills have fewer quest requirements, so you can save them for later unless you’re going for specific quests.

Construction: Only needed for a few quests, like Cold War (34 Construction). I put this off until I needed it for Song of the Elves.
Runecrafting: Shows up in Lunar Diplomacy (61 Runecrafting). It’s a grind, but you can boost it with lamps from other quests.

Here’s a quick table summarizing the highest skill requirements for some of the toughest quests:

Quest	Key Skill Requirements	Quest Points Needed
Song of the Elves	70 Mining, Crafting, Hunter, Agility, Herblore, Farming, Smithing, Woodcutting	20
Monkey Madness II	69 Slayer, 70 Crafting, 60 Hunter, 55 Agility	50
Dragon Slayer II	68 Slayer, 70 Smithing, 62 Crafting, 60 Agility	200
Mourning’s End Part II	70 Agility (boostable)	None
Legends’ Quest	50 Agility, Crafting, Herblore, Mining, Smithing, Strength, Thieving, Woodcutting	107

Source: OSRS Wiki

Free-to-Play Quest Requirements

If you’re starting fresh as a free-to-play player, you’ve got 24 quests to tackle, offering 42 quest points. These are great for building a foundation, and many have low or no requirements. Let’s talk about a few key ones.

Must-Do F2P Quests

Cook’s Assistant: No requirements, takes 10 minutes, and gives 300 Cooking XP. This was my first quest ever, and I still laugh at how I struggled to find an egg in Lumbridge.
The Knight’s Sword: Requires 10 Mining, but gives 12,725 Smithing XP—huge for skipping early grinding. I did this one early, and it saved me hours of smelting ores.
Dragon Slayer: Needs 32 quest points and decent combat stats (I recommend at least 40 Attack/Strength/Defence). This one’s a classic, but that final fight with Elvarg had me sweating back in the day.

Quick Tip: Do Sheep Shearer, Cook’s Assistant, and early to hit the 10 quest points needed to unlock trading restrictions on the Grand Exchange.

F2P Quest Strategy

Start with quests like Cook’s Assistant and X Marks the Spot because they’re quick and have no requirements. Then, move to The Knight’s Sword for that massive Smithing XP. Save Dragon Slayer for last since it needs a chunk of quest points and a solid combat level. I made the mistake of rushing into Dragon Slayer underleveled and got roasted—literally.

Members-Only Quest Requirements

Once you grab a membership, the questing world opens up with 159 members-only quests. These are where the real challenges (and rewards) lie. I’ve spent countless nights in Gielinor tackling these, and let me tell you, the grind is worth it for that Quest Cape.

Beginner Members Quests

Waterfall Quest: No skill requirements, but a combat level of 30+ helps for the fights. This quest gives 13,750 Attack and Strength XP, which skyrocketed my combat stats early on. I did this right after getting membership, and it was a game-changer.
The Grand Tree: Needs 25 Agility. The 18,400 Attack XP reward is awesome for early combat training. I struggled with the agility obstacles here, but it taught me to always bring food!
Lost City: Requires 31 Crafting and 36 Woodcutting. Unlocks the fairy rings, which are a lifesaver for travel. This was one of my favorite quests because I finally got to wield a dragon dagger.

Advanced Members Quests

For the big dogs like Song of the Elves or Dragon Slayer II, you’ll need some serious stats. Here’s where things get spicy.

Song of the Elves: This beast needs 70 in eight skills (Mining, Crafting, Hunter, Agility, Herblore, Farming, Smithing, Woodcutting). I spent weeks grinding for this one, but unlocking Prifddinas felt like becoming a Gielinor legend.
Monkey Madness II: Requires 69 Slayer, 70 Crafting, 60 Hunter, and 55 Agility. The fights are brutal, but the rewards (like Ava’s Assembler) are insane. I died three times in the final boss fight before figuring out my strategy—bring prayer potions!
Dragon Slayer II: Needs 200 quest points and high stats (68 Slayer, 70 Smithing, etc.). This is one of the toughest quests, but completing it felt like a badge of honor. The final boss fight had me on edge for hours.

Pro Tip: Use the OSRS Quest Planner on OldSchool.tools to check which quests you can do based on your current stats. It’s a lifesaver for planning.

Quest Series and Their Requirements

Some quests are part of series, like the Elf or Myreque storylines, and they build on each other. You’ll need to complete earlier quests in the series to unlock the later ones. Here’s a quick look at a few major series and their key requirements.

Elf Quest Series

Starting Point: Plague City (no requirements).
Big One: Song of the Elves (needs Mourning’s End Part II, which requires 70 Agility).
Why It’s Tough: The series is long, and the agility puzzles in Mourning’s End Part II are a nightmare. I spent hours failing those obstacles before finally nailing it.

Myreque Quest Series

Starting Point: Priest in Peril (no skill requirements, but combat helps).
Big One: Sins of the Father (62 Crafting, 56 Agility, etc.).
Why It’s Cool: The story is dark and immersive, and you unlock some sweet Vampyre areas. I loved the lore here, but the fights were no joke.

Fremennik Quest Series

Starting Point: The Fremennik Trials (40 Crafting, 25 Fletching, 40 Woodcutting).
Big One: Fremennik Isles (46 Crafting, 56 Construction).
My Experience: The Fremennik quests feel like a Viking saga. I grinded Fletching by making arrows to hit the requirement for The Fremennik Trials, and it paid off.

Tips for Tackling Quest Requirements

So, how do you actually get those skill levels without losing your mind? Here are some tips from my years of questing:

Use Quest XP Rewards: Quests like Waterfall Quest and The Knight’s Sword give huge XP boosts, so do them early to skip grinding.
Multitask: Train skills during quests when possible. For example, chop trees during Lost City or fish during Tai Bwo Wannai Trio. I always try to combine skilling and questing to save time.
Boost Skills: Some requirements, like 70 Agility for Mourning’s End Part II, can be boosted with items like spicy stews. I used a stew to hit 70 Agility and saved myself days of training.
Join a Clan: Clans are great for advice and group questing. I joined a clan early on, and they helped me figure out the best order for quests.

Quick Question: Ever get stuck on a quest because you didn’t have the right stats?
Answer: Yup, happened to me with Underground Pass. I didn’t have enough Agility and kept falling into traps. Plan ahead to avoid that pain!

My Questing Journey: A Personal Story

When I started OSRS, I had no idea what I was doing. I’d run around Lumbridge, talk to every NPC, and start quests without checking requirements. Big mistake. I tried Underground Pass way too early and got wrecked by the agility obstacles and monsters. After that, I got smart. I used the OSRS Wiki to plan my quests and focused on low-requirement, high-reward ones like Waterfall Quest and The Knight’s Sword. Those XP boosts made later quests so much easier.

Getting the Quest Cape was my proudest moment. It took months of grinding skills like Mining and Hunter, but standing in Draynor Village with that cape felt like I’d conquered Gielinor. If I can do it, so can you—just plan ahead and don’t rush into fights unprepared like I did with Dragon Slayer II.

Common Questions About Quest Requirements

Got questions about questing in OSRS? Here are some I hear a lot, with quick answers based on my experience.

Q: What’s the easiest way to start questing as a newbie?
A: Start with Cook’s Assistant and X Marks the Spot. They’re quick and have no requirements.

Q: Which skill should I train first?
A: Mining or Crafting. They unlock tons of quests, and you’ll need them for Song of the Elves and Monkey Madness II.

Q: Can I skip some requirements with boosts?
A: Yes! Spicy stews or potions can boost skills like Agility or Herblore for certain quests. Just be careful—it’s not always reliable.

Q: How long does it take to get the Quest Cape?
A: Depends on your playstyle. It took me about six months of casual play, but speedrunners can do it faster with a good plan.

Final Thoughts

Questing in OSRS is a wild ride, full of epic stories, tough fights, and some serious grinding. By understanding the level requirements and planning your quest order, you can save time and make the journey way more fun. Whether you’re just starting out in Lumbridge or aiming for that shiny Quest Cape, take it one quest at a time. My biggest tip? Check the OSRS Wiki or tools like OldSchool.tools before starting a quest, and don’t be afraid to ask your clan for help.

What’s your favorite OSRS quest? Got any horror stories from failing a requirement? Drop a comment and let’s chat about it. Now, go grab that Quest Cape—you’ve got this!