Desert Treasure OSRS Quick Guide

Desert Treasure OSRS Quick Guide

The Desert Treasure quest in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) is one of the most iconic and challenging quests, rewarding players with access to the powerful Ancient Magicks spellbook. This guide provides a streamlined walkthrough to help you complete the quest efficiently, covering requirements, preparation, and step-by-step instructions for collecting the four Diamonds of Azzanadra. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or tackling this quest for the first time, this quick guide will save you time and effort.

Before starting Desert Treasure, ensure you meet the prerequisites and have the recommended stats and items to make the journey smoother.

Skill Requirements

  • 10 Slayer: Needed to fight Fareed.
  • 50 Firemaking: Required to burn logs during the quest.
  • 50 Magic: Necessary for casting spells in combat.
  • 53 Thieving: Essential for picking locks (non-boostable).
  • High Agility (recommended): Helps with navigating traps and maintaining run energy.

Quest Prerequisites

Recommended Stats

While not mandatory, these stats will make combat encounters easier:

Preparation and Items Needed

Proper preparation is key to completing Desert Treasure efficiently. Stock up on the following items and gear to avoid unnecessary trips to the bank.

Required Items

  • 650 Coins: For buying a drink at the Bandit Camp.
  • Ashes: For Eblis’ ritual.
  • Blood Rune: For Eblis.
  • Bones: Regular bones for Eblis.
  • Charcoal: For Eblis’ ritual (noted is fine).
  • 6 Molten Glass: Noted is acceptable.
  • 12 Magic Logs: Noted is fine.
  • 6 Steel Bars: Noted is okay.

Recommended Items

Item Purpose
Shantay Pass Access to the desert.
Waterskins (4+) Protection from desert heat.
20-50 Lockpicks For unlocking the chest in Bandit Camp.
Stamina Potions (5+) Maintain run energy in the desert and pyramid.
Prayer Potions (10+) Restore prayer points during boss fights.
Antipoison (3+) Counter poison from scarabs and strangers.
Teleportation Methods Ring of Dueling, Amulet of Glory, Digsite Pendant.

Combat Gear

Bring gear suited to your combat style (Melee, Magic, or Ranged). For each boss, specific protection prayers are crucial:

  • Melee Gear: High Defence armor (e.g., Rune or Dragon).
  • Magic Gear: Mystic robes, God staves, or Ahrim’s for spellcasting.
  • Ranged Gear: Black d’hide, Magic shortbow, or crossbow with broad bolts.
  • Special Items: Ice Gloves (for Fareed), Spiked Boots (for Kamil), Facemask (for Smoke Dungeon).

Starting the Quest

Follow these steps to kick off Desert Treasure and begin your hunt for the Diamonds of Azzanadra.

Step 1: Talk to the Archaeologist

Head to the Bedabin Camp (use a magic carpet from Shantay Pass for 200 coins). Speak to Asgarnia Smith, the archaeologist, near the magic carpet. He’ll give you Etched Notes to take to the Digsite Exam Centre.

Step 2: Get the Translation

Travel to the Digsite Exam Centre (use a Digsite Pendant or teleport to Varrock and run east). Talk to Terry Balando, the Archaeological Expert, and give him the notes. He’ll provide a Translation. Return to Asgarnia Smith at Bedabin Camp and accept his offer to split the treasure 50/50.

Step 3: Bandit Camp and Eblis

Run south to the Bandit Camp. Remove any Saradomin or Zamorak items to avoid being attacked by bandits. Buy a Bandit’s Brew for 650 coins from the bartender and ask about the four diamonds. Then, speak to Eblis east of the bar in a small building. Deliver the required items (noted is fine) to Eblis, and he’ll set up mirrors southeast of the camp.

Collecting the Four Diamonds

The core of Desert Treasure involves collecting four diamonds: Blood, Ice, Smoke, and Shadow. You can tackle them in any order, but this guide suggests an efficient sequence. Note: A level 95 Stranger may attack you while carrying a diamond, using a poisoned dragon dagger. Bank diamonds immediately after obtaining them to avoid this.

Blood Diamond (Dessous)

Location: Canifis and Draynor Sewers
Requirements: Garlic, Silver Bar, Spice, combat gear, air spells (if using Magic).

  1. Go to Canifis pub and talk to Malak. He’ll demand a silver pot.
  2. Travel to Draynor Sewers and get a Silver Pot from Ruantun.
  3. Take the pot to the High Priest on Entrana to bless it.
  4. Return to Malak, add Garlic and Spice to the pot, and give it to him. He’ll fill it with blood and direct you to Dessous’ tomb.
  5. At the tomb (east of Canifis), use the Blessed Pot to summon Dessous (level 139). Use Protect from Melee and attack with Magic (air spells) or Ranged. A cannon can be used for faster kills.
  6. Pick up the Blood Diamond and bank it.

Ice Diamond (Kamil)

Location: Troll Stronghold and Ice Path
Requirements: Spiked Boots, food, combat gear, fire spells (if using Magic).

  1. Go to Trollheim (use Trollheim Teleport or walk from Burthorpe). Follow the path to the Ice Gate.
  2. Equip Spiked Boots and traverse the Ice Path. You may slip and take 2-3 damage.
  3. Fight Kamil (level 154) using Protect from Melee and fire spells (e.g., Fire Bolt). Melee or Ranged also work but are slower.
  4. After defeating Kamil, free the Troll Child by destroying two 10 HP ice blocks (use fire spells or Melee).
  5. Talk to the Troll Father to receive the Ice Diamond. Bank it immediately.

Smoke Diamond (Fareed)

Location: Smoke Dungeon (near Pollnivneach)
Requirements: Facemask (or Slayer Helmet), Ice Gloves, combat gear, water spells (if using Magic).

  1. Equip a Facemask and enter the Smoke Dungeon via the Smoky Well west of Pollnivneach.
  2. Navigate to the center, light the four torches, and proceed to Fareed (level 167).
  3. Use Protect from Melee and equip Ice Gloves to wield weapons. Attack with water spells, Melee, or Ranged. A cannon speeds up the fight.
  4. Collect the Smoke Diamond and bank it.

Shadow Diamond (Damis)

Location: Bandit Camp and Shadow Dungeon
Requirements: 20-50 Lockpicks, combat gear, earth spells (if using Magic).

  1. Go to the southernmost tent in Bandit Camp and pick the chest’s lock (requires 53 Thieving). You may fail multiple times, consuming lockpicks and taking poison damage.
  2. Obtain the Gilded Cross and take it to Rasolo (west of the Fishing Guild).
  3. Rasolo gives you a Ring of Visibility. Equip it to reveal a ladder near the picnic area. Enter the Shadow Dungeon.
  4. Fight Damis (levels 103 and 174). Use Protect from Melee and attack with earth spells, Melee, or Ranged. He has two phases, so conserve resources.
  5. Pick up the Shadow Diamond and bank it.

Completing the Quest

With all four diamonds in hand, you’re ready to finish Desert Treasure and claim your rewards.

Step 1: Return to Eblis

Go back to Eblis at the mirrors southeast of Bandit Camp. Show him the diamonds.

Step 2: Jaldraocht Pyramid

Head south to the Jaldraocht Pyramid. Place the diamonds in the correct obelisks:

  • Blood Diamond: Northwest obelisk.
  • Ice Diamond: Northeast obelisk.
  • Smoke Diamond: Southeast obelisk.
  • Shadow Diamond: Southwest obelisk.

Navigate the pyramid’s interior, avoiding traps (use weight-reducing gear and stamina potions). Watch out for level 92 Scarab Swarms (can poison) and level 96/103 Mummies. Traps may teleport you to the entrance without damage.

Step 3: Unlock Ancient Magicks

Reach the altar at the pyramid’s center and pray twice to unlock the Ancient Magicks spellbook. Note: Switching spellbooks drains your Prayer to 0. Congratulations, quest complete!

Rewards

  • 20,000 Magic XP.
  • Ancient Magicks Spellbook: Powerful combat spells.
  • Ancient Staff: Buy from Eblis for 80,000 coins (or Grand Exchange).
  • Ring of Visibility: Reobtainable from Rasolo if lost.
  • Access to Smoke Dungeon: Useful for Slayer tasks.
  • Hard Desert Diary Task: Unlocked by praying at the altar twice.

Pro Tip: After the quest, use the pyramid’s back entrance for quick access to the altar when switching spellbooks.

This Desert Treasure OSRS quick guide should help you conquer the quest with minimal hassle. Stock up, plan your combat strategy, and enjoy unlocking one of the game’s most rewarding spellbooks!