Lost City Quest OSRS Quick Guide

Lost City Quest OSRS Quick Guide

The Lost City quest in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) is a fan-favorite for unlocking access to Zanaris, the fairy city, and the ability to wield iconic dragon weapons like the dragon dagger and longsword. This quest is relatively short, beginner-friendly, and offers exciting rewards, making it a must-do for new and veteran players alike. In this quick guide, we’ll walk you through every step to complete the Lost City quest efficiently, with tips to avoid common pitfalls and optimize your experience.

Before diving into the step-by-step guide, let’s cover the basics of the Lost City quest. You’ll be investigating a group of adventurers in Lumbridge Swamp who are searching for the mystical city of Zanaris. The quest involves a bit of exploration, dialogue, and a combat challenge, but it’s manageable even for low-level accounts with the right preparation.

Quest Requirements

The Lost City quest has minimal requirements, making it accessible to most players:

Recommended Items

To make the quest smoother, bring these items:

  • An axe (any type) for the initial tree-chopping step.
  • A knife to craft the Dramen staff.
  • Runes for magic (e.g., fire bolt or crumble undead) or ranged gear (e.g., bowstring, arrows).
  • Food (lobsters or better) for surviving the Tree Spirit fight.
  • Teleport method (e.g., Lumbridge Home Teleport or ring of dueling).
  • Optional: Stamina potion and weight-reducing gear for faster travel.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

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Follow these steps to complete the Lost City quest quickly and efficiently. We’ve broken it down to ensure you don’t miss anything.

Starting the Quest

Head to Lumbridge Swamp, located southeast of Draynor Village or accessible via Lumbridge Home Teleport. In the northwest corner of the swamp, you’ll find a campsite with four adventurers: a Warrior, Archer, Wizard, and Monk standing around a campfire.

  1. Talk to the Warrior and select these dialogue options in order:
    • “What are you camped out here for?”
    • “Who’s Zanaris?”
    • “If it’s hidden, how are you planning to find it?”
    • “Looks like you don’t know either.”
  2. The Warrior will reveal that a leprechaun named Shamus knows how to access Zanaris. This starts the quest—check your quest log to confirm.

Finding Shamus the Leprechaun

With the quest started, it’s time to locate Shamus.

  1. Walk a few steps northwest from the campsite.
  2. Look for a tree with only a “Chop” option (not “Chop down”). This is different from regular trees, so check carefully.
  3. Click “Chop” on the tree, and Shamus will appear.
  4. Talk to Shamus and ask, “How does it fit in a shed then?” He’ll explain that you need a Dramen staff, crafted from a branch of the Dramen tree on Entrana.

Tip: If you can’t find the right tree, it’s usually the first tree west of Father Urhney’s house in the swamp.

Traveling to Entrana

Entrana is a sacred island with strict rules: no weapons or armor are allowed. This makes preparation crucial.

  1. Bank your axe and any forbidden items (e.g., weapons, armor). You can bring runes, food, potions, jewelry, and crafting materials.
  2. Head to Port Sarim and find the Monks of Entrana on the second dock south of the Rusty Anchor Inn.
  3. Use the deposit box near the monks to store any last-minute items.
  4. Right-click the monk and select “Quick travel” to Entrana. You’ll be searched to ensure compliance.

Warning: Don’t craft weapons (e.g., a bow or wand) before arriving on Entrana, or you’ll be sent back to Port Sarim.

Navigating Entrana Dungeon

Once on Entrana, you’re close to the combat portion of the quest. The dungeon contains enemies, so stay alert.

Entering the Dungeon

Follow these steps to reach the Dramen tree:

  1. From the Entrana dock, run east through the church, then north across a bridge.
  2. Head west until you see a Cave Monk near a ladder.
  3. Speak to the Cave Monk, who will warn you that entering the dungeon is a one-way trip (the only exit leads to Draynor Village, not the Wilderness as in older versions).
  4. Climb down the ladder into Entrana Dungeon.

Obtaining a Bronze Axe

Since you can’t bring an axe to Entrana, you’ll need to get one inside the dungeon.

  1. Kill level 25 zombies in the dungeon until one drops a bronze axe. This can take a few kills, so be patient.
  2. Magic Tip: Use the Crumble Undead spell (requires 39 Magic, 2 air, 2 earth, 1 chaos rune per cast) to kill zombies faster.

Note: The axe drop isn’t guaranteed, but it usually takes 5–10 zombie kills.

Fighting the Tree Spirit

The Tree Spirit (level 101) is the quest’s main challenge, but it’s manageable with preparation.

  1. Run east through the dungeon, then south past two Greater Demons (level 92). Avoid engaging them unless you’re high-level.
  2. Reach the Dramen tree in the southernmost room.
  3. Attempt to chop the tree, and the Tree Spirit will spawn.
  4. Use a safespot to fight:
    • Stand behind the three mushrooms on the southern wall to trap the spirit.
    • Alternatively, stand south of the tree to spawn the spirit on the north side, then attack from a distance.
  5. Magic Setup: Cast Fire Bolt (requires 35 Magic, 4 air, 3 fire, 1 chaos rune per cast) with a wand (e.g., batwing wand if crafted on Entrana).
  6. Ranged Setup: Use the best bow and arrows you can craft or wield (e.g., shortbow with iron arrows).
  7. Eat food as needed to survive the spirit’s hits (up to 200 damage if you’re not safespotting).

Pro Tip: If the fight takes too long, the Tree Spirit may despawn and fully heal. Stay aggressive and keep your distance.

Crafting the Dramen Staff

With the Tree Spirit defeated, you’re almost done.

  1. Chop the Dramen tree again to obtain a Dramen branch. Wait for the dialogue to finish before chopping to avoid spawning another spirit.
  2. Use a knife on the Dramen branch to craft a Dramen staff (requires 31 Crafting).
  3. Optional: Grab an extra branch for future quests like Recipe for Disaster (Freeing Sir Amik Varze) or The Fremennik Trials. Don’t craft the extra branch into a staff yet.

Warning: Do not use a pestle and mortar on the branch unless you’re preparing for Recipe for Disaster, as it creates cinnamon instead of a staff.

Entering Zanaris and Completing the Quest

The final step is to reach Zanaris and complete the quest.

  1. Exit the dungeon via the door east of the Dramen tree (leads to Draynor Village).
  2. Teleport to Lumbridge Swamp using Lumbridge Home Teleport or another method.
  3. Head to the small shed in the center of the swamp, northwest of the Lumbridge Swamp training mine.
  4. Wield the Dramen staff and enter the shed. You’ll be teleported to Zanaris, and the quest will complete automatically.

Congratulations! You’ve unlocked Zanaris and its rewards.

Rewards and Benefits

Completing the Lost City quest offers several exciting rewards that enhance your OSRS experience.

Reward Description
Quest Points 3 quest points to progress toward the Quest Cape.
Zanaris Access Enter the fairy city via the Lumbridge Swamp shed (requires Dramen staff).
Dragon Weapons Ability to wield dragon daggers and longswords (requires 60 Attack).
Cosmic Runecrafting Access to the cosmic altar in Zanaris for crafting cosmic runes.
Puro-Puro Portal Permanent portal to Puro-Puro for imp hunting in Zanaris’ wheat field.

Post-Quest Tips

  • Keep the Dramen Staff: You’ll need it to re-enter Zanaris unless you complete Fairy Tale II for fairy ring access.
  • Ironman Players: Zanaris’ market sells dragon daggers and longswords, ideal for weapon upgrades.
  • Future Quests: Lost City is a prerequisite for quests like Fairy Tale I, Lunar Diplomacy, and Recipe for Disaster.

With this guide, you should breeze through the Lost City quest in under an hour, even as a low-level player. If you run into trouble, double-check your inventory for Entrana rules or practice safespotting the Tree Spirit. Now go explore Zanaris and enjoy your new dragon weapons!