Death Plateau OSRS Quick Guide

Death Plateau OSRS Quick Guide

The Death Plateau quest in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) is a novice-level quest that sets the stage for the Troll quest series. It involves helping the Burthorpe Imperial Guard find a new path to ambush trolls on Death Plateau and recovering a lost combination to unlock an equipment room. This quick guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough to complete the quest efficiently, with tips for Ironman accounts and key rewards. Whether you’re a new player or a seasoned adventurer, this guide ensures you breeze through the quest in under an hour.

Death Plateau is a medium-length quest with no skill or combat requirements, making it accessible to all players. You’ll navigate Burthorpe, interact with NPCs, and gather a few items to complete the objectives. The quest unlocks access to later quests like Troll Stronghold and Troll Romance, as well as the ability to craft claws and purchase climbing boots.

Quest Requirements

  • Skills: None
  • Items:
    • 1 Asgarnian ale (buyable at Falador bar or Toad and Chicken Inn)
    • 1 Blurberry special or Premade blurb’ sp. (optional, buyable at Grand Tree bar; highly recommended)
    • 60+ coins (up to 1,000 for gambling)
    • 1 iron bar
    • 10 loaves of bread (un-noted)
    • 10 cooked trout (un-noted)
    • 2 empty inventory slots
  • Recommended:
    • Games Necklace for quick Burthorpe teleport
    • Energy/stamina potions for faster travel
    • Weight-reducing armor (e.g., graceful)

Quest Start Point

Begin by speaking to Denulth in the Burthorpe training grounds, located southeast of the Warriors’ Guild and east of Burthorpe Castle. He’ll task you with finding an alternate route to Death Plateau and recovering a lost combination.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

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Follow these steps to complete Death Plateau quickly. The quest involves two main objectives: finding the secret path and retrieving the combination for the equipment room.

Step 1: Finding the Lost Combination

  1. Speak to Denulth: Start the quest by talking to Denulth in Burthorpe. He explains the troll problem and assigns your tasks. (Chat: 1•1)
  2. Talk to Eohric: Head north to Burthorpe Castle, go upstairs to the top floor, and speak to Eohric. Ask about the guard on duty last night. He’ll direct you to Harold at the Toad and Chicken Inn. (Chat: 1)
  3. Locate Harold: Exit the castle, head southeast to the Toad and Chicken Inn, go upstairs, and talk to Harold. He refuses to discuss the combination. (Chat: 1)
  4. Consult Eohric Again: Return to Eohric in the castle. He suggests loosening Harold up with a drink and gambling. (Chat: 1)
  5. Get Harold Drunk: Go back to Harold. Give him an Asgarnian ale (available downstairs at the inn or from Falador). If you have a Blurberry special, give it to him to ensure he’s drunk. (Chat: 3)
  6. Gamble with Harold: Bet with Harold, wagering at least 60 coins (500 coins will bankrupt him instantly). You’ll automatically win because he’s drunk, and he’ll give you the combination. (Chat: 2)

Tip for Ironman: If you lack a Blurberry special, multiple Asgarnian ales may work, but the special guarantees success. You can obtain the combination again from Harold for free if lost.

Step 2: Finding the Secret Path

  1. Visit Saba: Head northwest from Burthorpe toward Death Plateau until you find a cave (marked by a red arrow on the minimap). Enter and speak to Saba. Ask about another way up Death Plateau. He’ll mention a sherpa named Tenzing. (Chat: 2)
  2. Find Tenzing: Exit the cave, continue northwest, and take the southern path at the fork (avoid the northern path with the wounded soldier, as it’s dangerous). Enter the house and talk to Tenzing. He’ll ask for 10 bread, 10 cooked trout, and spiked boots. (Chat: 1)
  3. Get Spiked Boots: Go to Dunstan by the anvil in northeast Burthorpe. Speak to Denulth again to get a certificate. Return to Dunstan and exchange your climbing boots, certificate, and iron bar for spiked boots. If you already have spiked boots, Dunstan will take the certificate and proceed.
  4. Deliver Items to Tenzing: Return to Tenzing with 10 loaves of bread, 10 cooked trout, and the spiked boots (all un-noted, given in one go). He’ll give you a map of the secret path.
  5. Follow the Secret Path: Exit Tenzing’s house through the north door, climb over the stile, and follow the path north, then east (past the second mountain goat). Continue until the chat box says, “I think this is far enough” (ignore the Death Plateau warning).
  6. Complete the Quest: Return to Denulth with the combination and map. You can walk back or use a Games Necklace to teleport to Burthorpe. Speak to Denulth to finish the quest.

Warning: Ensure you have the combination when speaking to Denulth, as it’s required to complete the quest. Ironman players need an extra inventory slot for the certificate and spiked boots.

Rewards and Benefits

Completing Death Plateau offers several rewards that benefit both new and veteran players.

Quest Rewards

  • 1 Quest Point
  • 3,000 Attack XP
  • Steel Claws (a pair of one-handed weapons)
  • Ability to craft claws (requires Smithing level)
  • Access to buy climbing boots from Tenzing for 12 coins each, allowing use of the secret path for troll slaying
  • Two spins on the Squeal of Fortune (not applicable for Ironman)

Post-Quest Opportunities

After the quest, speak to Denulth for a repeatable delivery task. Deliver a box of supplies to the Ambush Commander on the cliff overlooking Death Plateau (via Saba’s cave and the secret path) up to five times. Each delivery rewards:

  • 3 Reward Lamps (180 XP each, totaling 2,700 XP across skills of your choice)

Tips and Tricks for Efficiency

Maximize your efficiency with these tips to save time and resources.

Preparation Tips

  • Gather Items Early: Buy Asgarnian ale and Blurberry special before starting to avoid backtracking. Bread and trout can be purchased from the Grand Exchange or cooked/fished (Fishing/Cooking level 20 for trout).
  • Use Teleports: A Games Necklace speeds up travel to Burthorpe, especially for the final step.
  • Ironman Prep: Ensure two empty inventory slots before speaking to Denulth for the certificate. Fish and cook trout at Barbarian Village or Lumbridge if needed.

Navigation Tips

  • Avoid Trolls: Stick to the southern path when heading to Tenzing’s house to avoid troll attacks on the northern route.
  • Chat Options: Pay attention to chat prompts (e.g., 1•1, 2) to progress dialogues quickly.
  • Pathfinding: The secret path requires no combat, so ignore the Death Plateau warning and focus on the “I think this is far enough” message.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Steer clear of these pitfalls to complete the quest smoothly.

Mistake Solution
Not having un-noted items for Tenzing Ensure bread and trout are un-noted and given in one go.
Losing the combination Re-obtain it from Harold for free without gambling.
Going north at the fork Take the southern path to Tenzing’s house to avoid trolls.
Giving Harold drinks prematurely Follow Eohric’s advice first to ensure quest progression.

By following this guide, you’ll complete Death Plateau in OSRS quickly and efficiently, unlocking valuable rewards and setting the stage for future troll-related adventures. For more OSRS quest guides, check out our other posts, and happy adventuring!