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OSRS Ardougne Medium Diary Guide Efficient Completion and Rewards
The Ardougne Medium Diary in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) is a key milestone for players aiming to unlock valuable rewards and enhance their gameplay in the bustling city of Ardougne. This guide provides a detailed, step-by-step approach to completing the medium-tier tasks efficiently, covering requirements, tasks, rewards, and pro tips. Whether you’re an Ironman, a casual player, or a completionist, this diary offers practical benefits like teleports and thieving boosts that make it a worthwhile endeavor.
The Ardougne Medium Diary is part of the Achievement Diary system, focusing on activities in and around Ardougne, Yanille, and Port Khazard. Completing it unlocks the Ardougne Cloak 2, which provides teleports to the Ardougne farming patch, boosts thieving success rates, and more. These rewards are particularly useful for players who frequently engage in farming, thieving, or runecrafting. The diary also serves as a prerequisite for the Hard and Elite tiers, which offer even greater benefits.
Key Benefits of Completion
- Ardougne Cloak 2: Grants three daily teleports to the Ardougne farming patch and unlimited teleports to the Ardougne Monastery.
- Thieving Boost: 10% increased chance to pickpocket successfully in East Ardougne, even without the cloak equipped.
- Runecrafting Perks: Extra runes when crafting at the Ourania Altar.
- Essence Reward: 100 free noted pure essence daily from Wizard Cromperty.
- Noted Drops: Unicows, Newtroosts, and Spidines at the Tower of Life drop noted items.
Requirements for the Ardougne Medium Diary
Before starting, ensure you’ve completed the Ardougne Easy Diary, as it’s a prerequisite. The medium diary requires specific skills, quests, and items. Below is a comprehensive breakdown to help you prepare efficiently.
Skill Requirements
The following skills are needed, with temporary boosts allowed unless stated otherwise:
| Skill | Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Agility | 39 | For Yanille wall grapple |
| Thieving | 38 | To pickpocket guards |
| Magic | 51 | For Ardougne Teleport spell |
| Farming | 31 | To grow strawberries |
| Firemaking | 50 | For Castle Wars balloon |
| Ranged | 21 | For grappling Yanille wall |
| Strength | 38 | For grappling Yanille wall |
| Construction | 10 | For Yanille house portal (Ironman) |
| Fletching | 59 | Ironman only, for mithril grapple |
| Smithing | 59 | Ironman only, for mithril grapple |
Quest Requirements
The following quests must be completed or partially started:
- Enlightened Journey: To unlock the Castle Wars balloon route.
- The Hand in the Sand: For sand delivery tasks.
- Tower of Life: For creature creation tasks.
- Underground Pass: For Iban’s staff task.
- Sea Slug: For Fishing Platform access.
- Fairytale II – Cure a Queen: Started, for fairy ring access (requires Fairytale I, Lost City, Nature Spirit, Priest in Peril, Restless Ghost).
Item Requirements
Gather these items before starting to save time:
- Dramen or Lunar staff (for fairy rings)
- Mithril grapple and any crossbow
- 2 Law runes, 2 Water runes (for Ardougne Teleport)
- 3 strawberry seeds, seed dibber, rake, spade
- 1 yew log (or 11 if Castle Wars balloon route is locked)
- Fishing rod and bait or small fishing net
- Light source and Skavid map (for cave nightshade)
- 1 raw chicken, 1 raw swordfish, 1 yew log (for swordchick)
- Iban’s upgraded staff (or materials to upgrade)
Step-by-Step Task Guide
The Ardougne Medium Diary consists of 11 tasks. Below is the most efficient order to complete them, minimizing travel time and preparation.
Task 1: Enter the Unicorn Pen at Ardougne Zoo
Use fairy ring code B-I-S to teleport near Ardougne Zoo. Walk east, enter the zoo, and go to the unicorn pen. Requires a Dramen or Lunar staff.
Task 2: Grapple Over Yanille’s Southern Wall
Equip a mithril grapple and crossbow, then head to Yanille’s southern wall. Use the grapple to climb over. Requires 39 Agility, 21 Ranged, 38 Strength.
Task 3: Grow and Harvest Strawberries
Go to the farming patch north of East Ardougne. Plant 3 strawberry seeds, wait ~55 minutes for growth, and harvest. Requires 31 Farming, seed dibber, rake, and spade.
Task 4: Cast Ardougne Teleport
With 51 Magic and 2 Law/2 Water runes, cast the Ardougne Teleport spell from anywhere in Gielinor.
Task 5: Travel to Castle Wars via Balloon
Ensure the Castle Wars balloon route is unlocked (Enlightened Journey). Use 1 yew log (or 11 if not unlocked) and 50 Firemaking to travel from Entrana or another hub to Castle Wars.
Task 6: Claim Buckets of Sand from Bert
After completing The Hand in the Sand, talk to Bert in Yanille to claim buckets of sand. No additional items needed.
Task 7: Catch a Fish on the Fishing Platform
Travel to the Fishing Platform (requires Sea Slug). Use a fishing rod with bait or a small fishing net to catch any fish.
Task 8: Pickpocket a Guard in Ardougne
In East Ardougne, pickpocket a guard with 38 Thieving. Be cautious of failing and taking damage.
Task 9: Collect Cave Nightshade
Enter the northernmost Skavid cave in West Ardougne with a light source and Skavid map. Pick one cave nightshade. Equip gloves to avoid poison.
Task 10: Create a Swordchick in the Tower of Life
After completing Tower of Life, go to the Tower of Life south of Ardougne. Use 1 raw chicken, 1 raw swordfish, and 1 yew log at the creature creation altar to make a swordchick.
Task 11: Equip or Upgrade Iban’s Staff
Equip an upgraded Iban’s staff or upgrade it at the Underground Pass altar. Requires completion of Underground Pass and necessary materials (200,000 coins or equivalent).
Rewards and Their Impact
Upon completing all tasks, claim your rewards from Two-pints at the Flying Horse Inn in East Ardougne. The rewards significantly enhance gameplay, especially for skilling-focused players.
Ardougne Cloak 2
The cloak offers three daily teleports to the Ardougne farming patch, ideal for farming runs, and unlimited teleports to the Ardougne Monastery, close to a fairy ring and spirit tree.
Thieving and Runecrafting Boosts
The 10% pickpocketing boost in Ardougne speeds up thieving training, while extra runes at the Ourania Altar improve runecrafting efficiency.
Daily Essence and Noted Drops
Wizard Cromperty’s 100 free pure essence daily is a boon for runecrafters, and noted drops from Tower of Life creatures simplify inventory management.
Pro Tips for Efficient Completion
Maximize efficiency with these tips:
- Batch Tasks: Group tasks by location (e.g., Yanille tasks: grapple, sand). Use teleports like Ardougne Teleport or fairy rings to minimize travel.
- Prepare Items Early: Gather all items in your bank before starting to avoid mid-task interruptions.
- Use Boosts: Drinks like spicy stews can temporarily boost skills if you’re slightly below requirements.
- Time Farming: Plant strawberries early, then complete other tasks while waiting for them to grow.
- Ironman Prep: Craft your own mithril grapple if needed, as Ironmen require 59 Fletching and Smithing.
With this guide, you’re ready to tackle the Ardougne Medium Diary efficiently. The rewards, from teleports to skilling boosts, will enhance your OSRS experience for years to come. Happy adventuring in Gielinor!