How to Get Ghostspeak Amulet in OSRS
In Old School RuneScape (OSRS), the Ghostspeak Amulet is a key item that lets you communicate with ghosts, unlocking unique quest dialogues and interactions. Whether you’re tackling The Restless Ghost quest or exploring ghostly areas like Port Phasmatys, this amulet is essential. This guide walks you through how to obtain the Ghostspeak Amulet, including steps to retrieve it if lost, tips for keeping extras, and its uses beyond the initial quest. Let’s dive into the spooky details!
The Ghostspeak Amulet, also known as the Amulet of Ghostspeak, is a neck-slot item that enables players to understand ghostly speech. Without it, ghosts in OSRS will only make eerie noises like “woooo wooo wooooo.” It’s primarily obtained during The Restless Ghost, a beginner-friendly quest, but its utility extends to other quests and activities. Knowing how to get it—and keep it—can save you time and hassle in your RuneScape adventures.
What Does the Ghostspeak Amulet Do?
When equipped, the amulet allows you to talk to ghost NPCs, which is crucial for progressing in certain quests. It’s also needed for specific interactions, like speaking to ghosts in Melzar’s Maze or shopping in Port Phasmatys (unless you’ve completed Ghosts Ahoy). The amulet has no combat bonuses, making it purely functional, but its role in lore-heavy quests makes it indispensable.
Why You Need It
Beyond The Restless Ghost, the Ghostspeak Amulet is required or useful in several quests, such as:
It’s also handy for miniquests like Ghostly Robes and tasks like the Lumbridge Easy Achievement, “I Can’t Hear Dead People.” Keeping one in your inventory or bank ensures you’re ready for these challenges.
Step-by-Step Guide to Get the Ghostspeak Amulet
Obtaining the Ghostspeak Amulet is straightforward, as it’s tied to The Restless Ghost, a free-to-play quest with no skill or combat requirements. Here’s how to get it:
Starting The Restless Ghost Quest
To begin, head to Lumbridge Church, located just east of Lumbridge Castle. Speak to Father Aereck, who’s usually near the altar. He’ll tell you about a ghost haunting the graveyard and ask for help. Accept the quest to proceed.
Locating Father Urhney
Father Aereck directs you to Father Urhney, a grumpy priest living in Lumbridge Swamp. To find him:
- Exit Lumbridge Castle and head south toward the swamp.
- Navigate west through the swamp until you see a small house near a mine.
- Enter the house and talk to Father Urhney.
Tell him Father Aereck sent you, and mention the ghost problem. Despite his irritation, he’ll hand over the Ghostspeak Amulet for free. No combat or items are needed at this point, making it accessible even for new players.
Using the Amulet in the Quest
With the amulet in your inventory, return to Lumbridge’s graveyard (south-east of the church). Equip the Ghostspeak Amulet and search the marble coffin in the small building. A ghost will appear—talk to it. The ghost explains it’s missing its skull, kicking off the next part of the quest. While you don’t need the amulet after this step to complete The Restless Ghost, keeping it equipped ensures you can understand the ghost’s dialogue.
What to Do If You Lose the Amulet
If you misplace your Ghostspeak Amulet, don’t panic—it’s retrievable. However, there are some quirks to understand when getting a replacement.
Returning to Father Urhney
Go back to Father Urhney’s house in Lumbridge Swamp. If you’ve lost the amulet (and don’t have one in your bank or inventory), he’ll give you another one for free. However, Father Urhney won’t provide a new amulet if:
- You already have one in your inventory or bank.
- An amulet is stored in Death’s Coffer (check this if you died recently).
To avoid issues, search your bank for the amulet or visit Death’s Office to reclaim items from your coffer.
Checking Death’s Coffer
If you died with the amulet and didn’t retrieve it, it might be in Death’s Coffer. Visit Death’s Office (accessible via portals in major cities like Lumbridge) and check your stored items. You may need to pay a small fee to reclaim it, depending on the amulet’s value (35 coins base).
How to Get Multiple Ghostspeak Amulets
Having extra Ghostspeak Amulets can be convenient, especially for quests or if you die often. You can use a simple trick to stock up, but it requires careful execution.
The Drop Trick Method
To get multiple amulets:
- Ensure you have one Ghostspeak Amulet in your inventory.
- Drop it on the ground outside Father Urhney’s house.
- Talk to Father Urhney immediately—he’ll give you another amulet, thinking you don’t have one.
- Pick up the dropped amulet from the ground.
Repeat this process to collect as many as you need. Note that Father Urhney checks your bank, so this only works if you don’t have additional amulets stored there. Be quick, as dropped items disappear after a few minutes.
Why Keep Extras?
Multiple amulets are useful because:
- You might lose one during dangerous activities (e.g., dying in the Wilderness).
- Some players keep one in their bank for quick access during quests.
- It saves trips to Father Urhney if you misplace your primary amulet.
However, once you complete the Morytania Hard Diary, you can talk to ghosts without the amulet (except for specific cases like the Do No Evil monkey ghost), reducing the need for multiples.
Enchanted Ghostspeak Amulet in Ghosts Ahoy
During the Ghosts Ahoy quest, the Ghostspeak Amulet gets a temporary upgrade. Here’s what you need to know about this variant.
Getting the Enchanted Amulet
In Ghosts Ahoy, you’ll visit the Old Crone near Port Phasmatys. She enchants your Ghostspeak Amulet to control Necrovarus, a key NPC. To get it enchanted, bring her:
| Item | How to Obtain |
|---|---|
| Mystical Robes | Dropped by ghosts or obtained during the quest |
| Book of Haricanto | Found via quest tasks |
| Translation Manual | Provided during the quest |
Once enchanted, the amulet glows green and gains a one-time ability to issue a command to Necrovarus. If you lose it during the quest, return to the Old Crone with another Ghostspeak Amulet, and she’ll enchant it again.
Keeping the Enchanted Version
After Ghosts Ahoy, the enchanted amulet reverts to normal, but you can keep it as a cosmetic item. Some players use the drop trick during the quest to stock up on enchanted versions for keepsaking (a feature that lets you store items for appearance). To do this, drop the enchanted amulet, get another from the Old Crone, and pick up the dropped one before it despawns.
Tips and Tricks for Managing Your Amulet
To make the most of your Ghostspeak Amulet, consider these practical tips:
Storage and Organization
Store your amulet in a dedicated bank tab labeled “Quest Items” to avoid losing track of it. If you’re low on bank space, keep one amulet and rely on Father Urhney for replacements rather than hoarding multiples.
Quest Planning
Before starting ghost-related quests like Animal Magnetism or Nature Spirit, double-check that you have the amulet. It’s not always listed as a requirement in quest guides, so having it on hand prevents backtracking.
Alternatives After Morytania Diary
Completing the Morytania Hard Diary lets you talk to ghosts without the amulet, except in rare cases. If you’re close to this milestone, prioritize it to free up your neck slot for other gear. Until then, the Ghostspeak Amulet remains your go-to tool.
By following this guide, you’ll have no trouble getting and managing your Ghostspeak Amulet in OSRS. Whether you’re chatting with restless spirits or tackling spooky quests, this simple item opens up a world of ghostly interactions. Grab yours from Father Urhney, keep an extra or two, and dive into the haunted side of Gielinor with confidence!