OSRS Animal Magnetism Ironman Guide - Complete Quest Walkthrough

Old School RuneScape (OSRS) offers a unique challenge for Ironman accounts, where self-sufficiency is key. The Animal Magnetism quest is a must-do for Ironmen, unlocking Ava’s devices, which are game-changers for Ranged training. This comprehensive guide walks you through completing Animal Magnetism as an Ironman, covering requirements, preparation, and step-by-step instructions, optimized for efficiency. Whether you’re a seasoned Ironman or just starting, this guide ensures you secure Ava’s Attractor or Accumulator with minimal hassle.

Animal Magnetism is a medium-length, intermediate quest that rewards players with Ava’s devices, crucial for Ranged-focused Ironmen. These devices automatically collect arrows and other items, saving resources and time. For Ironmen, who can’t rely on the Grand Exchange, this quest is a priority due to its practical rewards and moderate requirements.

Key Rewards for Ironmen

Ava’s Attractor (Ranged <50): Generates iron arrows and collects stray arrowheads, perfect for early-game Ranged training.
Ava’s Accumulator (Ranged 50+): Collects steel arrows, offering better ammo for mid-game combat.
Experience: 1,000 Crafting, 1,000 Fletching, 1,000 Slayer, and 2,500 Woodcutting XP.
Quest Point: Contributes to the Quest Point Cape, a late-game Ironman goal.

Strategic Importance

Ava’s devices reduce the need to craft or gather arrows, a significant advantage for Ironmen restricted from trading. The quest also unlocks progression toward higher-tier gear, like Ava’s Assembler, which requires Animal Magnetism completion and Vorkath’s head. Prioritizing this quest early boosts efficiency in Ranged training and resource management. OSRS Wiki

Quest Requirements and Preparation

Before starting Animal Magnetism, ensure you meet the quest and skill requirements. Ironmen face additional challenges in gathering items, so preparation is critical.

Quest Prerequisites

The Restless Ghost: Unlocks the Ghostspeak Amulet.
Ernest the Chicken: Grants access to Draynor Manor.
Priest in Peril: Unlocks Morytania for the undead chicken farm.

Skill Requirements

Skill	Level	Boostable?	Ironman Notes
Slayer	18	Yes	Train via early Slayer tasks or combat quests like Waterfall Quest.
Crafting	19	Yes	Mine and cut gems or craft leather armor.
Ranged	30	Yes	Safe-spot low-level monsters like goblins.
Woodcutting	35	Yes	Chop oaks or willows in Draynor or Lumbridge.
Smithing (Ironman)	51	Yes	For Mithril Axe; otherwise, 60 Woodcutting or 28 Thieving.
Prayer (Ironman)	31	No	For Holy Symbol; use bones on altars.

Required Items

Ironmen must gather these items themselves, as trading is disabled. Here’s how to obtain them:

Mithril Axe: Smith at 51 Smithing, buy from Woodcutting Guild (60 Woodcutting), or loot from Isle of Souls Dungeon chest (28 Thieving). Alternatively, safespot blue dragons in Taverley Dungeon (long grind). OSRS Wiki

5 Iron Bars: Mine iron ore (15 Mining) and smelt at a furnace (15 Smithing).
Ghostspeak Amulet: Obtained from The Restless Ghost.
20 Ecto-tokens: Worship the Ectofuntus with 4 bones, 4 buckets, and 4 pots, or bring extra for undead chickens (10 tokens each).
Hammer: Loot from tool stores or goblin drops.
Hard Leather: Kill cows for cowhide and tan at Al Kharid (1 coin per hide).
Holy Symbol: Craft with 16 Crafting and 31 Prayer using a silver bar and mould.
Polished Buttons: Pickpocket H.A.M. members in Lumbridge (15 Thieving) and polish buttons.

Step-by-Step Quest Walkthrough

Follow these steps to complete Animal Magnetism efficiently as an Ironman. The quest involves gathering items for Ava in Draynor Manor and navigating Morytania and Burthorpe.

Starting the Quest

Head to Draynor Manor and search the bookshelf in the west wing to reveal a secret door.
Talk to Ava, who needs help fixing her bed. She requests two undead chickens. (Chat option: 1)

Obtaining Undead Chickens

Travel to the undead chicken farm west of the Ectofuntus in Morytania. Use the Ectophial, fairy ring (ALQ), or walk from Port Phasmatys.
Equip the Ghostspeak Amulet and talk to Alice. She directs you to her husband. (Chat: 4)
Speak to Alice’s husband in the cow field. After multiple conversations, Alice sends you to the Old Crone.
Visit the Old Crone east of the Slayer Tower (fairy ring CKR). Speak to her twice to receive a Crone-made Amulet. (Chat: 2)
Return to Alice’s husband, equip the Ghostspeak Amulet, and give him the Crone-made Amulet. Watch the humorous cutscene with “Cow31337Killer.”
Buy two undead chickens for 20 ecto-tokens (10 each).
Return to Ava and hand over the chickens. Wielding one during the dialogue adds funny dialogue. OSRS Wiki

Crafting the Bar Magnet

Ava now requests a magnet. Speak to the witch in the northwest room of Draynor Manor.
Give her 5 iron bars to receive a Selected Iron and instructions.
Teleport to the Crafting Guild (Skills Necklace) or Rimmington (house teleport). Run to the mine northeast of Rimmington.
Face north and use a hammer on the Selected Iron to create a Bar Magnet. (Facing any other direction fails.)
Return to Ava and give her the magnet for 50 Crafting XP.

Acquiring Undead Twigs

Ava needs undead twigs from undead trees around Draynor Manor. Attempt to cut an undead tree (yellow examine option) with a Mithril Axe—it will fail.
Speak to Ava again. She directs you to Turael, the Slayer Master in Burthorpe.
Teleport to Burthorpe (Games Necklace) and talk to Turael. Avoid accepting a Slayer task. (Chat: 4)
Provide Turael with a Mithril Axe and Holy Symbol to receive a Blessed Axe. (Chat: 4•1)
Return to Draynor Manor, cut the undead tree with the Blessed Axe, and collect Undead Twigs.
Give the twigs to Ava. She provides garbled Research Notes.

Completing the Quest

Solve the Research Notes puzzle by interacting with Ava. Combine the solved notes with Polished Buttons and Hard Leather to create a Container.
Give the Container to Ava to complete the quest. You’ll receive Ava’s Attractor (Ranged <50) or Accumulator (Ranged 50+).

Tips for Ironman Efficiency

Maximize your time and resources with these Ironman-specific tips:

Prioritize Ecto-tokens: If you don’t have Ghosts Ahoy, gather bones, buckets, and pots early to worship the Ectofuntus.
Mithril Axe Strategy: If Smithing is low, focus on 28 Thieving for the Isle of Souls chest or 60 Woodcutting for the Guild. Avoid blue dragons unless combat is high (50+).
Teleport Optimization: Use Games and Skills Necklaces to minimize run time. If unavailable, walk from Falador or Port Sarim.
Multi-task: Pickpocket H.A.M. members for buttons while training Thieving, and tan cowhides during Al Kharid runs.
Save XP Lamps: Use random event lamps on Herblore or Construction, not skills like Woodcutting, which are easy to train. OSRS Wiki

Post-Quest Benefits and Next Steps

With Animal Magnetism complete, leverage Ava’s device for efficient Ranged training. Here’s how to maximize its benefits and plan your next moves.

Using Ava’s Device

Equip Ava’s Attractor or Accumulator while training Ranged. It collects arrows and random items, reducing ammo costs. Note that it doesn’t work with most metallic chest armor, so wear leather or dragonhide. If lost, repurchase from Ava for 999 coins (Accumulator requires 75 steel arrows to upgrade from Attractor).

Upgrading to Ava’s Assembler

After reaching 70 Ranged, kill Vorkath for its head to upgrade your Accumulator to Ava’s Assembler, one of the best Ranged capes in OSRS. This requires completing Dragon Slayer II, a late-game quest. DiamondLobby

Recommended Follow-Up Quests

Ghosts Ahoy: Unlocks Ectophial for faster Morytania access.
Fairy Tale Part II: Grants fairy ring access for better teleportation.
Dragon Slayer I: Unlocks Rune Platebody, boosting defense.

Completing Animal Magnetism as an Ironman is a pivotal step toward self-sufficiency in OSRS. With Ava’s device, you’ll save resources and train Ranged more effectively, setting the stage for mid- and late-game goals. Follow this guide, stay efficient, and enjoy the journey to maxing your Ironman!