How to Get 100 Museum Kudos in OSRS – Ultimate Guide
Earning 100 Museum Kudos in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) is a key step for players aiming to unlock the Bone Voyage quest and access Fossil Island. Kudos are rewards given for contributing to the Varrock Museum through tasks like quizzes, cleaning artifacts, and sharing quest knowledge. This guide walks you through the fastest and most efficient ways to reach 100 Kudos, perfect for both new and seasoned players. Let’s dive into the methods to hit that milestone!
Kudos aren’t just a pat on the back—they’re essential for progression. At 100 Kudos, you unlock the Bone Voyage quest, which opens Fossil Island, a hub for unique training methods like ammonite crabs, birdhouse runs, and the Volcanic Mine. Kudos also contribute to Varrock Diaries (50 for Easy, 153 for Hard) and reward experience lamps, boosting skills like Slayer and Hunter. Understanding their value sets the stage for tackling the tasks ahead.
Key Benefits of Earning Kudos
- Quest Access: 100 Kudos for Bone Voyage, enabling Fossil Island.
- Diary Progress: 50 and 153 Kudos for Varrock Easy and Hard Diaries.
- Experience Rewards: Lamps from quizzes and fossils grant XP in various skills.
- Game Content: Unlock Volcanic Mine at 150 Kudos and more activities.
Method 1 – Complete the Natural History Quiz
The easiest way to start earning Kudos is by completing the Natural History Quiz in the Varrock Museum’s basement. This method requires no skills, quests, or items, making it accessible even for fresh accounts. It’s a quick way to grab 28 Kudos and some bonus XP.
How to Ace the Quiz
Head to the Varrock Museum, located north of Varrock’s east bank. Go downstairs to the basement and speak to Orlando Smith (or Mark Brodie post-The World Wakes) to begin.
- Interact with the 14 display plaques around the basement.
- Each plaque asks three questions about Gielinor’s creatures (e.g., dragons, lizards).
- Answer three questions correctly per display to earn 2 Kudos each (28 total).
- Use RuneLite for highlighted correct answers to speed things up.
Reward: 28 Kudos, 1,000 Slayer XP, and 1,000 Hunter XP (boosting both skills from level 1 to 9).
Tips for Success
- No Penalties: Wrong answers don’t cost you, so guess if unsure.
- RuneLite Plugin: Enable the “Quiz Solver” for instant correct answers.
- Time Estimate: Takes about 10-15 minutes with RuneLite.
Method 2 – Clean Finds at the Dig Site
After the quiz, cleaning finds is your next big Kudos haul, netting up to 50 Kudos. This method requires completing The Dig Site quest, but it’s straightforward and rewarding, offering artifacts for display cases.
Prerequisites and Setup
Before you start, ensure you’ve finished The Dig Site quest (requires 10 Agility, 10 Herblore, 25 Thieving). Then, head to the cordoned-off cleaning area on the museum’s ground floor (south side).
| Item | Source | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Leather Boots | Tool rack (south wall) | Required to clean finds |
| Leather Gloves | Tool rack (south wall) | Required to clean finds |
| Trowel | Tool rack (south wall) | Cleaning tool |
| Rock Pick | Tool rack (south wall) | Cleaning tool |
| Specimen Brush | Tool rack (south wall) | Cleaning tool |
Step-by-Step Cleaning Process
- Equip leather boots and gloves, and grab the tools from the rack.
- Collect uncleaned finds from the specimen rock pile near Sinco Doar.
- Use finds on an empty specimen table to clean them (random items appear).
- Show valuable artifacts to an archaeologist, who directs you to the correct display case.
- Place each artifact in its case for 10 Kudos (5 artifacts total).
Valuable Artifacts and Displays
| Artifact | Display Case | Kudos |
|---|---|---|
| Pottery | Case 22 | 10 |
| Old Symbol | Case 36 | 10 |
| Ancient Symbol | Case 37 | 10 |
| Ancient Coin | Case 44 | 10 |
| Old Coin | Case 45 | 10 |
Note: Finding all artifacts may take 60-100 cleans (30-60 minutes). Non-valuable items like chipped vases can be traded for minor rewards, like an antique lamp (500 XP).
Method 3 – Share Quest Knowledge with Historian Minas
After cleaning finds, you’re likely at 78 Kudos (28 from quiz + 50 from cleaning). To hit 100, share completed quest details with Historian Minas on the museum’s 1st floor (2nd floor US). This method yields up to 80 Kudos, depending on quests completed.
Eligible Quests for Kudos
Each quest below grants 5 Kudos, except Curse of the Empty Lord (10 Kudos). You only need 4-5 quests to reach 100 Kudos, so pick the easiest ones.
- Demon Slayer: Low combat, quick to complete.
- Rune Mysteries: No requirements, very short.
- Shield of Arrav: Partner quest, minimal combat.
- The Grand Tree: Requires 25 Agility, moderate length.
- Hazeel Cult: Short, choice-based quest.
- In Aid of the Myreque: Requires Priest in Peril, some combat.
- Making History: Moderate requirements, story-focused.
- Merlin’s Crystal: Some combat, Camelot access.
- Observatory Quest: Low requirements, random rewards.
- Priest in Peril: Light combat, Morytania unlock.
- A Tail of Two Cats: Requires Icthlarin’s Little Helper.
- Temple of Ikov: Requires 40 Ranged, 42 Thieving.
- What Lies Below: Requires 35 Runecraft, Dagon’hai book needed.
- Curse of the Empty Lord (miniquest): 10 Kudos, requires Ghostly Robes miniquest.
Fastest Quests to Reach 100 Kudos
To hit 100 Kudos quickly, focus on these low-requirement quests:
| Quest | Kudos | Approx. Time | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rune Mysteries | 5 | 10-15 mins | None |
| Demon Slayer | 5 | 20-30 mins | Low combat |
| Shield of Arrav | 5 | 20-40 mins | Partner or solo |
| Priest in Peril | 5 | 30-45 mins | Low combat |
Completing these four quests adds 20 Kudos, bringing your total to 98 (28 + 50 + 20). Finish one more, like Observatory Quest (5 Kudos), to exceed 100.
Special Notes
- Dagon’hai History Book: For What Lies Below, grab this book from Varrock Palace library’s easternmost bookcase before talking to Minas.
- Antique Lamps: Quests also grant lamps (1,000 or 10,000 XP) for skills above 20 or 60.
- Time Estimate: 1-2 hours for 4-5 quick quests, depending on experience.
Method 4 – Ancient Relics (Optional for Free-to-Play)
If you’re free-to-play or prefer variety, donating ancient relics to Curator Haig Halen earns up to 5 Kudos. This requires completing Below Ice Mountain quest (low requirements, short).
How to Get Relics
- Complete Below Ice Mountain.
- Mine Barronite deposits in the Ruins of Camdozaal (14 Smithing recommended).
- Use deposits on the Barronite crusher with a hammer for a chance at relics.
- Donate each unique relic to Curator Haig Halen (1 Kudos each, 5 total).
Note: This method is slow and RNG-dependent, so prioritize quizzes, cleaning, and quests unless you’re free-to-play.
Tips to Streamline Your Kudos Grind
Reaching 100 Kudos doesn’t have to be a slog. Here are final tips to make it efficient:
- Prioritize Order: Start with the quiz (28), then cleaning (50), and finish with quests (22+).
- Check Kudos: Right-click the information booth in the museum’s northwest corner to track progress.
- Use Guides: Follow quest guides (e.g., OSRS Wiki) to speed through quests like Rune Mysteries.
- Inventory Prep: Keep teleports (Varrock, Dig Site) and basic combat gear for quests.
- RuneLite: Its plugins simplify quizzes and highlight cleaning tools.
Sample Kudos Plan to Hit 100
| Task | Kudos Earned | Total Kudos |
|---|---|---|
| Natural History Quiz | 28 | 28 |
| Clean Finds (Dig Site) | 50 | 78 |
| Rune Mysteries | 5 | 83 |
| Demon Slayer | 5 | 88 |
| Shield of Arrav | 5 | 93 |
| Priest in Peril | 5 | 98 |
| Observatory Quest | 5 | 103 |
By following this guide, you’ll hit 100 Kudos in just a few hours, unlocking Bone Voyage and setting the stage for Fossil Island adventures. Happy grinding, and enjoy exploring Gielinor’s history!