OSRS Haunted Mine Quick Guide: Fast Walkthrough for Old School RuneScape

OSRS Haunted Mine Quick Guide: Fast Walkthrough for Old School RuneScape


Welcome to our OSRS Haunted Mine quick guide! If you’re looking to conquer this eerie quest in Old School RuneScape with speed and efficiency, you’ve landed in the right place. The Haunted Mine quest takes you deep into the abandoned mines of Morytania, filled with ghostly challenges and a coveted reward: the Salve Amulet. Whether you’re an Ironman or just chasing quest points, this concise guide will walk you through every step, optimized for quick completion. Let’s dive into the shadows!

The Haunted Mine quest is a standalone adventure in OSRS that unravels some chilling Morytania lore. Your mission? Navigate a maze-like mine south of Mort Myre Swamp, defeat a ghostly boss, and claim a Salve shard to craft the powerful Salve Amulet. It’s perfect for mid-level players seeking combat bonuses against undead foes.

Quest Prerequisites

Items Needed

  • Essential: Chisel (can be found in the mine), 2 empty inventory slots
  • Recommended: Armor, weapon, food (lobsters or better), prayer potions, energy potions, a ball of wool (for Salve Amulet), teleport method (e.g., Ectophial)
  • Optional: Pickaxe (for Morytania Diary task)

Pro Tip: Bring a Druid Pouch if traversing Mort Myre Swamp to fend off ghasts!

Starting the Haunted Mine Quest

To kick things off, head to the Abandoned Mine south of Mort Myre Swamp. The fastest routes include a Mort’ton teleport scroll or Shades of Mort’ton minigame teleport (if you’ve completed that quest). Once there, you’ll meet a key NPC to launch your journey.

Step 1: Speak to the Zealot

Locate the Saradominist Zealot north of the mine, just west of Burgh de Rott. Chat with him using these dialogue options: (1•1•1•3•1•1•1). He’ll reveal the mine’s haunted history and the sacred crystals within. To proceed, pickpocket him to snag the Zealot’s Key—you’ll need it later!

Step 2: Enter the Mine

Head south from the Zealot, climb over the mine cart, and crawl through the cart tunnel. Run west through the cave, exit via another tunnel, then re-enter the mine through the southern entrance. You’re now inside the creepy depths—watch out for level 61 Feral Vampyres near the entrance!

Navigating the Mine Levels

The Haunted Mine is a multi-level dungeon with moving carts, dark corridors, and a tricky cart puzzle. Follow these steps to breeze through the maze efficiently.

Step 3: Descend to Level 3

From the southern entrance, climb down the nearby ladder. Head east and descend the next ladder. You’ll see a moving mine cart—don’t let it hit you (it deals damage)! Follow it south, using alcoves on the west side as safe spots, then climb down the ladder at the end of the tracks to reach Level 4.

Step 4: Solve the Mine Cart Puzzle

Pick a Glowing Fungus near the ladder (it’s your light source—don’t lose it!). Head northwest, place the fungus in the searchable mine cart, then go north to the points settings panel on the wall. Your goal? Guide the cart to the ladder in the top-right corner.

  • Check the track map—it varies per player.
  • Compare it to the correct configuration (search “Haunted Mine cart solution” if needed).
  • Pull levers A-E (southeast) and F-K (northwest) to match the bright red arrows.
  • Press the red start button. If the cart doesn’t reach the ladder, grab another fungus and retry.

Note: If you teleport out now, the fungus turns to ash—avoid random events!

Step 5: Retrieve the Fungus

Backtrack to the first cave room (or teleport and re-enter). Climb the ladder by the glowing fungus spawn, go north past the haunted cart, east up another ladder, west up a third ladder, then exit the cave. Re-enter via the northern entrance, descend the ladder near the doors, go west, then north, and climb down another ladder. Search the cart south of here to reclaim your Glowing Fungus.

Facing the Boss: Treus Dayth

The climax of the Haunted Mine quest is a showdown with Treus Dayth, a ghostly guardian. He’s tough, but with the right strategy, you’ll prevail.

Step 6: Activate the Water Valve

With the fungus in hand, run east, then south past the moving cart (use alcoves again). Climb down the ladder, head south, and use the Zealot’s Key on the water valve. Quickly sprint around the pipes to the lift and go down to Level 5 before the ghost shuts it off. (Grab a chisel from a nearby crate if you forgot one!)

Step 7: Fight Treus Dayth

From the lift, walk southeast, descend the stairs, go west through the door, and attempt to pick up the Innocent-Looking Key on a crate. This triggers the boss fight:

  • Combat Level: 95
  • Attacks: Ranged pickaxes (up to 15 damage), moving cranes/carts (melee, high damage)
  • Strategy: Use Protect from Missiles, attack with Crumble Undead (if available) or your best weapon, and lure him to the northeast corner. Run west to the detached shaft to attack safely, avoiding his teleports and crane hits.

Warning: This isn’t a safe fight—death means restarting from Step 4 to get another fungus. Stock up on food!

Completing the Quest and Rewards

Once Treus Dayth is defeated, grab the Innocent-Looking Key (now the Crystal-Mine Key) and wrap up your adventure.

Step 8: Claim the Salve Shard

Exit east through the door, go up the stairs, head west, and descend the opposite stairs. Use the Crystal-Mine Key on the large door, then cut a Salve Shard from a crystal outcrop with your chisel. Teleport out (e.g., with Ectophial) or backtrack to the surface. Congrats—quest complete!

Rewards

Reward Description
Quest Points 2
Salve Amulet Use the Salve Shard with a ball of wool for +15% Attack/Strength vs. undead
Further Access Unlocks Lair of Tarn Razorlor miniquest for an enhanced Salve Amulet (+20% bonus)

Optional: Extra Tips

  • Multiple Amulets: Drop your Salve Shard, cut another, and pick up the dropped one to craft multiple amulets.
  • Morytania Diary: Mine mithril ore in the southeast corner (needs 55 Mining and the Crystal-Mine Key).

And that’s it! You’ve conquered the Haunted Mine quest in OSRS with this quick guide. Whether you’re after the Salve Amulet’s undead-slaying power or just ticking off another quest, you’re now ready to move on to your next adventure. Happy ‘scaping!