Piety OSRS King’s Ransom Quest Guide

Ever stared at that 70 Prayer requirement in your skill guide and thought, “Piety would change my bossing game forever”? Yeah, me too. As someone who’s sunk over 3,000 hours into Old School RuneScape, grinding everything from 1 to max on multiple accounts, I remember the day I finally tackled King’s Ransom like it was yesterday. It was one of those quests that felt like a puzzle wrapped in a courtroom drama, with a side of medieval betrayal. If you’re here because you’re chasing that sweet Chivalry or Piety prayer, or just want to wrap up the Camelot series, stick around. I’ll walk you through it all, from the basics to the gritty details, based on what I’ve learned from countless runs. No fluff, just real talk from a guy who’s died more times to knight waves than I care to admit.

Let’s get real for a second. King’s Ransom isn’t just another checkbox quest. It’s the capstone to the Camelot storyline, tying up loose ends from Merlin’s Crystal and Holy Grail. But the real hook? It unlocks the Knight Waves Training Grounds, which in turn lets you access Piety and Chivalry. If you’re into PvM, these prayers are gold. Piety boosts your Attack, Strength, and Defence by 25%, 23%, and 20% respectively at 70 Prayer. Chivalry does similar for ranged and magic setups.

I remember questing on my ironman back in 2018. I was hovering at 65 Defence, staring down Vorkath dreams, but without Piety, my DPS felt like swinging a bronze scimitar. Finishing this quest bumped me to 70 Def in one go with the rewards, and suddenly, Zulrah melts. Worth the hassle? Absolutely. Plus, it’s got that classic OSRS vibe: a mix of investigation, combat, and “oh crap, I forgot the granite” moments.

But hey, is it tough? Not really, if you’re prepared. It’s more about following breadcrumbs than raw skill. Have you ever gotten stuck on a quest because of a tiny item requirement? King’s Ransom loves those. Small answer: Yes, but we’ll cover it.

What You Need to Dive In: Requirements and Prep

Before you even think about chatting up that Gossip outside Sinclair Mansion, check your stats and quest log. This isn’t a newbie quest; it’s mid-game territory.

Skill Requirements

• 65 Defence (yep, that’s the big one; pots don’t work here, so grind if you must)
• 45 Magic

No other combat stats needed, but you’ll want 50+ in Attack and Strength for the later fights. Oh, and switch to the standard spellbook; Lunars won’t cut it unless you’ve got 96 Magic for swaps.

Quest Prerequisites

King’s Ransom demands you’ve cleared a bunch of earlier adventures. Here’s a quick list to tick off:

That’s nine quests, folks. If you’re like me on my first main, you’ll spend a weekend knocking them out. Pro tip: Use the OSRS wiki’s quest calculator to map your path. I once skipped Jungle Potion and had to backtrack mid-way through King’s Ransom. Painful.

Items to Grab

Keep it light; no bank runs mid-quest. Here’s what I always pack:

• Full Black Armour (helm, body, platelegs or skirt; buy from Varrock armor shop)
• Bronze Medium Helm and Iron Chainbody (for disguise later)
• Granite (any size; 1kg works, mine it in the Quarry if you’re short)
• Axe (any kind; rune if you hate burning logs)
• Lockpick (optional but saves runes)
• Runes for Telekinetic Grab (1 air, 1 law per use)
• Food and pots (super combats for the waves)

I forgot the granite once on a fresh account. Had to trek to the Desert Quarry, nearly died to scorpions. Lesson learned: Inventory check before starting.

Quick question: Got your black armor? Good. If not, head to Varrock now. It’s cheap, like 20k GP total.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough: From Gossip to Grail

Alright, let’s dive into the meat. I’ll break this into phases, like I do when guiding my clanmates. This quest’s about 45 minutes if you’re efficient, longer if you’re reading every line of dialogue like me.

Phase 1: The Investigation at Sinclair Mansion

Start northwest of Camelot at Sinclair Mansion. Talk to the Gossip outside the gate. He’s your narrator, spilling tea on the family’s vanishing act and Anna’s murder rap. Agree to poke around.

Next, chat with the Guard at the mansion. He suspects foul play tied to Camelot‘s handover. To get in, smash the east window (right-click it). Sneak like a thief.

Inside, hunt evidence:

1. Ground floor dining room: Grab the scrap paper on the table. It’s got scribbles about “Camelot plot.”
2. Upstairs library: Snag the address form from the table (proves they bailed).
3. Same library, west bookcase: Loot a black knight helm. Shady, right?

Exit via the window, hand it all to the Guard. He buys your theory but wants to wait a month. Nah, push him to act fast.

Back to Gossip for family backstory. Long chat, but worth it. Learn about their grudge over selling Camelot to Arthur. Sets up the betrayal.

I love this part; feels like a detective game. On my alt, I role-played it with a deerstalker hat. Cracked me up.

Phase 2: The Courtroom Drama in Seers’ Village

Head south to Seers’ Village courthouse. Speak to Anna Sinclair in her cell. She’s feisty, claims setup. She’ll trade entry to Camelot for a not-guilty verdict. Hands you a criminal’s thread from Murder Mystery. Use it to grill servants.

Optional but smart: Return to the mansion, question the six servants (two outside, four inside). Ask about the murder night, Anna’s whereabouts, the dagger, the thread, and poison. Their answers build your case.

Downstairs in court, it’s showtime. As the defender:

• Call Butler Hobbes: Grill on the dagger.
• Call Dog Handler Pierre: Probe the poison.
• Call Maid Mary: What’d she see that night?
• Call anyone for the thread tie-in.

The judge asks for closing; jury goes not-guilty. Boom, Anna’s free.

Short para here: Feels good, doesn’t it? Like Phoenix Wright in Gielinor.

Chat Anna post-trial. She’s snippy but spills: Search the east Camelot statue to enter disguised.

Phase 3: The Betrayal and Jailbreak

East side of Camelot Castle, search the statue. Cutscene! Anna and brother David reveal the frame-job. Morgan le Faye zaps you. Wake in jail with Merlin and the Knights.

Talk to Merlin exhaustively. Plot twist: Sinclairs allied with Black Knights and Morgan to reclaim Camelot. Arthur’s a granite statue, Grail’s stolen.

Escape via the vent opposite the door. Knights pyramid-up, Merlin crawls out. Now, free the rest:

• Option 1: Telegrab the guard‘s hair clip (bring runes).
• Option 2: Beg knights for items (air rune, law rune, vial, shark, log, vodka, or lockpick).

Use clip/lockpick on the door. Mini-game: Slide tiles to form a sword (up to 10 tries). Fail? Resets. Succeed? You’re in Keep le Faye.

This jail section’s tense. I failed the lockpick puzzle three times on my first go. Yelled at my screen. Patience, friend.

Phase 4: Rescuing Arthur and the Grail Showdown

Up the ladder, fight waves of Black Knights (easy with food). Grab Excalibur from the table (don’t need Holy Grail quest for this part).

Disguise: Wear bronze helm and iron chainbody. Down ladder to Black Knights’ Fortress (south of Ice Mountain). Show guard your outfit, enter.

Inside, down another ladder to Arthur’s statue. Use granite on it to restore him. Give him your guard disguise (ditch the bronze/iron).

Teleport to Camelot (or walk), chat King Arthur. Quest done! But wait, there’s more.

Longer para on this: Escaping with Arthur felt epic. On my main, I had a full inventory of sharks, so the knight fights were a joke. But on iron? Barely scraped by with lobsters. Teaches resource management. And that disguise swap? Genius Jagex touch. Makes you feel clever.

Knight Waves Training Grounds: The Real Reward Grind

Quest complete, but Piety? Not yet. Head to Camelot‘s top floor (southwest tower ladder). Talk to the Squire outside the training room door. He lays rules: No prayer, no summoning, no leaving via door (resets progress). Die? Resume from last knight.

Fight eight Knights of the Round Table in sequence. Each drains stats differently, but they’re soloable at 65+ combat.

Here’s a wave breakdown table from my notes:

Rewards: 20k XP in Attack, Strength, Defence, Ranged, Magic, and Hitpoints. Plus, unlocks Chivalry (60 Prayer) and Piety (70 Prayer). Merlin lets you respawn at Camelot too.

I grinded this on my pure once. Wave 8 Lancelot wrecked me four times. Finally, with black d’hide and a dragon dagger, I clinched it. That 20k Def XP pushed me over for Barrows gloves quests. Life-changing.

Question: Struggling on waves? Answer: Bank pots between knights via logout trick. Keeps progress.

Rewards Breakdown: XP, Prayers, and Beyond

Quest wrap-up: 1 QP, 33k Defence XP, 5k Magic XP, and a 5k XP lamp (level 50+ skill only). Knight Waves adds the big chunk.

Total haul? Easily 50k+ Def towards 70. I used my lamp on Prayer for that final push to 70. Pro tip: Rub it on Slayer if you’re questing for diaries.

Beyond stats, it’s access. Piety’s a PvM staple; I’ve cleared Theatre of Blood solos with it. Chivalry shines in hybrid setups.

Short para: Underrated? The hair clip. Infinite lockpicks for Rogues’ Den.

Common Pitfalls and Pro Tips from a Veteran

Look, even pros mess up. From my 10+ completions:

• Black Armour Glitch: Won’t push the secret wall without full set. I once ran back from Varrock mid-quest.
• Murder Mystery Carryover: Your accused killer differs per player. Servants’ testimonies adapt; don’t force it.
• Granite Source: Quarry’s best, but if league-locked, trade or mine Varrock east.
• Mobile Bugs: Court cutscenes lag; log out/in fixes.
• Stat Drains: Waves 4 and 6 need restores. Stock five.

List of my go-to prep:

• Bank Preset: Black armor, granite, food, runes.
• Teleport Tabs: Camelot for quick returns.
• Music Mood: Blast “Sea Shanty 2” during waves; pumps adrenaline.
• Ironman Hack: Mine granite early; smelt for profit too.

And uppercase? QUESTING GRINDS like this build character. I mean, who doesn’t love a good plot twist?

Ever wonder why Jagex made Defence 65? Small answer: Forces investment in Camelot line.

Wrapping It Up: Your Turn to Save Camelot

There you have it, my full rundown on King’s Ransom. From mansion sleuthing to Lancelot beatdowns, it’s a ride that pays off big. As an OSRS vet, I say do it now; Piety’s waiting. Got a funny fail story from your run? Drop it in the comments. What’s next on your quest list? For me, it was straight to Barrows. Happy scaping!