Desert Treasure Requirements OSRS - Your Complete Guide to Unlocking Ancient Magicks

The Desert Treasure quest in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) is a legendary adventure that unlocks the powerful Ancient Magicks spellbook, a must-have for player-killers and adventurers alike. Known for its challenging boss fights and intricate storyline, this master-level quest requires careful preparation. In this guide, we’ll break down all the Desert Treasure requirements in OSRS, including skills, quests, items, and recommended strategies to ensure you’re ready to conquer the Kharidian Desert.

Desert Treasure is a combat-heavy quest centered around freeing the Mahjarrat Azzanadra from his pyramid prison. You’ll face four formidable bosses—Dessous, Fareed, Kamil, and Damis—to collect the Diamonds of Azzanadra. Completing this quest grants access to Ancient Magicks, including spells like Ice Barrage, and opens up additional content like the Curse of the Empty Lord miniquest. However, the journey demands specific skills, completed quests, and a well-stocked inventory.

Why Prepare Thoroughly?

The quest’s difficulty stems from its high-level enemies and environmental challenges, such as the desert’s heat and the pyramid’s traps. Without meeting the requirements and preparing adequately, you risk failing boss fights or losing valuable items. Let’s dive into the essentials to get you started.

Skill Requirements for Desert Treasure

To begin Desert Treasure, you need to meet the following skill thresholds. These are non-boostable, so you’ll have to train if you’re short.

53 Thieving: Required for picking locks during the Shadow Diamond section.
50 Magic: Needed to activate the pyramid’s obelisks and cast spells against bosses.
50 Firemaking: Used to light logs in the Smoke Diamond section.
10 Slayer: Necessary to defeat trolls in the Ice Diamond section (alternatively, a gas mask from Plague City works).

Recommended Skill Levels

While the minimum requirements get you in, higher levels make the quest significantly easier. Here’s what we recommend:

43+ Prayer: For Protect from Melee, essential against all bosses.
65+ Hitpoints: To survive high-damage hits from enemies like Damis.
61+ Magic: For stronger spells and teleports like Trollheim Teleport.
70+ Defence: To reduce damage taken during boss fights.
High Agility: Helps navigate the pyramid’s traps and maintain run energy in the desert.

Combat Level Tips

A combat level of at least 100 is ideal, though players with levels as low as 80 can succeed with careful planning. Pures should note that bosses can be defeated using a cannon to minimize Hitpoints XP, but expect to use 500+ cannonballs due to the quest’s combat intensity.

Prerequisite Quests

Desert Treasure requires completion of several quests to unlock. These quests also provide valuable experience and access to items that aid your journey.

Quest	Key Benefits
The Dig Site	Unlocks the archaeological storyline; grants access to Terry Balando.
Temple of Ikov	Provides combat XP; introduces desert-related lore.
Tourist Trap	Grants Thieving XP; unlocks desert travel mechanics.
Troll Stronghold	Access to Trollheim for the Ice Diamond section.
Death Plateau	Prerequisite for Troll Stronghold; unlocks climbing boots.
Priest in Peril	Unlocks Canifis for the Blood Diamond section.
Waterfall Quest	Provides combat XP; unlocks Baxtorian Falls area.

Optional but Helpful Quests

Consider completing these for an edge:

Plague City: Grants a gas mask, bypassing the 10 Slayer requirement.
Eadgar’s Ruse: Unlocks Trollheim Teleport, saving time for the Ice Diamond.
Underground Pass: Allows use of Iban’s Blast, effective against some bosses.

Item Requirements and Inventory Setup

Your inventory is your lifeline in Desert Treasure. Below is a comprehensive list of required and recommended items, split by quest stage where applicable.

Starting the Quest

To kick things off, gather these items (noted versions are fine for most):

650 Coins: To buy a Bandit’s Brew at the Bandit Camp.
12 Magic Logs: For Eblis’ scrying glasses.
6 Steel Bars: For Eblis’ ritual.
6 Molten Glass: For the scrying glasses.
Ashes: One set for Eblis.
Blood Rune: One for the ritual.
Bones: Regular bones for Eblis.
Charcoal: One piece for the scrying glasses.
2+ Shantay Passes: For desert travel.
Waterskins: At least 4 to combat desert heat.
200-400 Coins: For carpet rides to Bedabin Camp.

Blood Diamond (Dessous)

For the vampire boss in Canifis:

Silver Bar: To craft a silver pot with Ruantan.
Garlic: From Draynor Village’s cupboard.
Spice: Buyable from Ardougne or Lumbridge.
Pestle and Mortar: To mix ingredients.
20+ Prayer Potions: Dessous hits hard; Protect from Melee is key.
High-Healing Food: Sharks or monkfish recommended.
Teleport Runes: For Canifis (Ectophial or Fairy Ring ALQ).

Ice Diamond (Kamil)

For the icy troll battle:

Chocolate Cake or Bar: To befriend the troll child.

Spiked Boots: Crafted from climbing boots and an iron bar via Dunstan.

Climbing Boots: If no Trollheim Teleport (61 Magic).

Fire Spells: Fire Bolt or higher to counter Kamil’s ice attacks.

Super Restore Potions: To counter stat drain.

Energy Potions: For the long icy path.

Smoke Diamond (Fareed)

For the fiery boss:

Facemask or Slayer Helmet: To enter the Smoke Dungeon.

Tinderbox: To light logs in the dungeon.

Ice Gloves: Optional to wield weapons against Fareed.

Water Spells: Water Blast or higher to damage Fareed.

Antipoison: For dungeon enemies.

Shadow Diamond (Damis)

For the stealthy melee boss:

20+ Lockpicks: To unlock the chest (hair clips work if you’ve done King’s Ransom).

5,000 Coins: To trade with Rasolo.

Antipoison: For dungeon traps.

Magic Combat Gear: Damis is weak to magic (Iban’s Blast or Fire spells).

Ring of Visibility: Obtained from Rasolo to access Damis’ lair.

Jaldraocht Pyramid

For the final stretch:

All Four Diamonds: Blood, Ice, Smoke, and Shadow.

Weight-Reducing Gear: Graceful or Boots of Lightness to navigate traps.

Stamina Potions: To keep run energy high.

High-Healing Food: For mummies and scarabs (20+ damage).

Prayer Potions: To maintain Protect from Melee.

Strategies for Success

Preparation is only half the battle. Here are key strategies to tackle Desert Treasure effectively.

Boss Fight Tips

Each boss has unique mechanics:

Dessous: Use Protect from Melee and lure him to safe spots. Blessed silver pot is mandatory.
Kamil: Cast Fire spells from a distance; restore stats frequently due to cold debuffs.
Fareed: Water spells are most effective. Ice gloves allow melee if preferred.
Damis: His second form drains Prayer fast. Use magic and keep moving to avoid melee hits.

Managing the Desert Environment

The Kharidian Desert’s heat can deplete your health. Always carry waterskins and wear desert robes to reduce water loss. Use carpet rides or teleports (Ring of Dueling, Amulet of Glory) to save time.

Pyramid Navigation

The Jaldraocht Pyramid is a gauntlet of traps and enemies. Keep your weight below 0 kg, use stamina potions, and activate Protect from Melee to survive mummies and scarabs. Run continuously to minimize trap triggers.

Rewards and Post-Quest Benefits

Completing Desert Treasure is worth the effort. Here’s what you gain:

20,000 Magic XP: A hefty boost for your Magic level.
Ancient Magicks: Access to spells like Ice Barrage, ideal for PvP and PvM.
Ancient Staff: Buy from Eblis for 80,000 coins or hunt mummies for a drop.
Ring of Visibility: Unlocks the Curse of the Empty Lord miniquest.
Bandit Camp Lodestone: Faster desert travel.

Post-Quest Actions

After finishing, pray at the altar twice for a Desert hard diary task. You can also switch spellbooks anytime via the pyramid’s back entrance, but note that this drains Prayer to 0. For pures, drop duplicate diamonds before placing the final one to keep them post-quest.

With these requirements and strategies, you’re ready to tackle Desert Treasure in OSRS. Stock up, train up, and dive into the Kharidian Desert for an unforgettable adventure!