OSRS Fremennik Trials Ironman Guide: Tips for Success

Old School RuneScape (OSRS) offers a variety of challenges for players, and the Fremennik Trials quest is a standout for Ironman accounts. This quest, set in the rugged Fremennik Province, tests your resourcefulness, combat skills, and problem-solving abilities—all while adhering to the self-sufficient Ironman restrictions. Whether you’re a seasoned Ironman or just starting out, this guide will walk you through completing the Fremennik Trials as an Ironman, with tips to optimize your experience and overcome its unique hurdles. Let’s dive into the details of this iconic quest and how to conquer it solo!

The Fremennik Trials is a quest that allows you to become an honorary member of the Fremennik people in Rellekka. As an Ironman, you can’t trade with other players or use the Grand Exchange, making this quest a true test of your ability to gather resources and strategize independently. The quest requires you to impress seven of the twelve council members by completing their individual trials, which range from drinking contests to combat challenges.

Quest Requirements for Ironman

While the Fremennik Trials has no strict skill requirements, certain levels and items will make your journey smoother. Here’s what you’ll need to prepare as an Ironman:

• Combat Level: At least 20-30 to handle the Koschei fight safely.
• Fishing: Level 20+ to catch a raw shark (or higher for manta ray/sea turtle).
• Woodcutting: Level 40 to cut the swaying tree (optional for lyre crafting).
• Crafting: Level 40 to make the unstrung lyre (optional).
• Fletching: Level 25 to string the lyre (optional).
• Coins: 5,250 coins for various tasks.
• Basic Gear: Tinderbox, axe, knife, and food for combat.

Why It’s Tough for Ironmen

Ironman mode adds a layer of complexity to the Fremennik Trials. You’ll need to source all items yourself, from raw fish to combat supplies, without relying on external help. The lack of trading means you’ll spend extra time gathering resources, especially for tasks like obtaining a raw shark or preparing for the Koschei fight. However, with the right approach, this quest is very manageable.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough for Ironman

Let’s break down each trial and how to tackle them as an Ironman. You can complete the trials in any order, but this guide follows a logical progression to minimize backtracking.

Manni the Reveller: The Drinking Contest

Manni, found in Rellekka’s longhall, challenges you to a drinking contest. Here’s how to win:

1. Grab a keg of beer and a beer tankard from the longhall tables.
2. Challenge Manni and lose (this is scripted).
3. Head to Seers’ Village and buy a low-alcohol keg from the Poison Salesman for 250 coins.
4. Trade a beer to the council workman south of Rellekka for a cherrybomb.
5. Use a tinderbox to light the cherrybomb and place it in the pipe outside the longhall’s east wall.
6. Swap the low-alcohol keg with the regular keg in your inventory, then challenge Manni again.

The explosion distracts Manni, letting you win with the weaker beer. Ironmen can easily gather these items solo—fish for a beer’s worth of value or pickpocket coins from Fremennik citizens.

Olaf the Bard: Proving Your Musical Talent

Olaf, east of the longhall, requires you to perform with a lyre. You have two options:

• Craft a Lyre: Cut a branch from the swaying tree (east of Rellekka), use a knife to make an unstrung lyre, and string it with golden wool from Lalli (trade him a pet rock from Askeladden, south of the longhall).
• Kill for a Lyre: Fight Lanzig, Borrokar, Lensa, or Freidir in Rellekka (1/17 drop rate).

Next, enchant the lyre by offering a raw shark, manta ray, or sea turtle to the Fossegrimen southwest of Rellekka. Ironmen should fish at Catherby or the Fishing Guild for a shark (level 76 Fishing for harpooning). Perform in the longhall to earn Olaf’s vote.

Sigli the Huntsman: Tracking the Draugen

Sigli, near the longhall entrance, gives you a hunters’ talisman to track the Draugen, an invisible spirit. Wander the Fremennik Province, clicking the talisman until the Draugen spawns (random location). Defeat it (level 69, max hit 7) with basic combat gear and food like trout or salmon, which you can fish yourself. Return to Sigli for his vote.

Sigmund the Merchant: The Trading Chain

Sigmund, in the Rellekka market, starts a trading chain:

• Get a flower from the Sailor (west dock) by giving him a Fremennik ballad (from Olaf post-trial).
• Trade the flower to Yrsa (clothing shop) for sturdy boots.
• Give the boots to Olaf for a book.
• Trade the book to Swensen for a map.
• Give the map to the Fisherman (north dock) for a weather forecast.
• Trade the forecast to Skulgrimen (helmet shop) for a custom bowstring.
• Give the bowstring to Sigli for a tracking contract.
• Return the contract to Sigmund.

This trial requires no items from your inventory, making it Ironman-friendly—just complete the loop!

Swensen the Navigator: The Maze Puzzle

Swensen, southwest of the longhall, tasks you with navigating a maze. Enter the ladder in his house and use the portals in this order: South, West, East, North, South, East, Northwest. Climb back up to earn his vote. No items needed—just patience!

Thorvald the Warrior: Facing Koschei

Thorvald, in the helmet shop, pits you against Koschei the Deathless in four phases:

• Phase 1-3: Defeat Koschei (level 48-67) with no armor or weapons. Bring food (e.g., lobsters) and rings of recoil.
• Phase 4: Koschei drains your prayer and hits rapidly (max hit 1). You can win for a Fremennik blade or lose at 1 HP—either way, you get the vote.

Ironmen should fish and cook their own food. Dying in phase 4 is safe, so don’t worry about Hardcore status here.

Peer the Seer: The Riddle House

Peer, south of the market, requires you to enter his house and solve puzzles with no items:

1. Entrance Riddle: Answer with a four-letter word (e.g., “wind,” “fire,” “life”).
2. Inside Puzzles: Use the red herring on the range for sticky goop, then use it on a wooden disk to open the trapdoor. Solve the final riddle (e.g., “tree” or “time”).

Exit through the back door for Peer’s vote. This trial is straightforward for Ironmen since no external resources are needed.

Gathering Resources as an Ironman

Resource collection is the backbone of this quest for Ironmen. Here’s how to prepare efficiently:

Fishing for Raw Shark

The raw shark for Olaf’s trial is a bottleneck. Fish at Catherby (level 76 Fishing) or kill Mogres (level 60 Slayer, 32.5 HP) near Port Sarim. Mogres drop sharks rarely, so fishing is usually faster.

Combat Supplies

For Koschei and the Draugen, fish trout, salmon, or lobsters at Barbarian Village or Catherby. Cook them on a fire (Woodcutting and Firemaking level 15+ recommended). Rings of recoil can be crafted with level 7 Crafting using gold and sapphires—mine and smelt your own!

Tips and Strategies for Ironman Success

Maximize your efficiency with these Ironman-specific tips:

• Banking: Use Peer the Seer to deposit items before Thorvald’s trial to save trips.
• Food Prep: Stockpile food early—lobsters are ideal for Koschei.
• Multi-Task: Fish while gathering coins via thieving or combat drops.
• Safe Deaths: Phase 4 of Koschei is safe for Hardcore Ironmen—don’t sweat losing here.

Rewards and Benefits for Ironmen

Completing the Fremennik Trials unlocks valuable perks for Ironmen:

Reward	Benefit for Ironman
2,813 XP in Multiple Skills	Boosts combat, crafting, and gathering skills.
Enchanted Lyre	Teleport to Rellekka, saving travel time.
Fremennik Access	Trade with NPCs and steal from stalls for resources.
Miscellania Access	Future kingdom management for passive resources.

The lyre and Rellekka access are game-changers, streamlining your Ironman progression in the Fremennik Province and beyond.

With this guide, you’re ready to tackle the Fremennik Trials as an Ironman. Gather your resources, plan your steps, and embrace the challenge—Rellekka awaits your triumph!