OSRS How to Get Ecto Tokens

In Old School RuneScape (OSRS), ecto-tokens are a unique currency used primarily in Port Phasmatys, a ghostly town in Morytania. Whether you’re looking to access the city, charge a bonecrusher, or complete quests like Ghosts Ahoy or Animal Magnetism, knowing how to efficiently gather ecto-tokens is essential. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the process of obtaining ecto-tokens, optimizing your setup, and maximizing efficiency, all while providing tips to make the process as smooth as possible.

Ecto-tokens serve as the currency of Port Phasmatys and have several uses in and around the area. They are untradeable and can be earned by worshipping the Ectofuntus, a temple north of the town. Here’s why ecto-tokens are important:

• Access to Port Phasmatys: Before completing the Ghosts Ahoy quest, players must pay 2 ecto-tokens to enter the city by foot. Alternatively, you can charter a ship to bypass this fee.
• Quest Requirements: Quests like Ghosts Ahoy (25–31 tokens) and Animal Magnetism (20 tokens for an undead chicken) require ecto-tokens.
• Bonecrusher Charges: Each ecto-token provides 25 charges for the bonecrusher or bonecrusher necklace, making it valuable for Slayer and PvM activities.
• Other Uses: Purchase ale yeast (5 tokens), travel to Dragontooth Island (25 tokens or 10 with Ring of Charos (a)), or buy an undead chicken (20 tokens).

Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Ecto-Tokens

Earning ecto-tokens involves worshipping the Ectofuntus, which requires bones, empty pots, buckets, and buckets of slime. Each worship grants 5 ecto-tokens and four times the Prayer experience compared to burying bones. Follow these steps to get started:

Step 1: Gather Required Items

You’ll need the following items, all of which are readily available:

• Bones: Any type of bones (e.g., regular bones, big bones, dragon bones) will work. All bones yield 5 ecto-tokens per worship, but higher-tier bones give more Prayer experience.
• Empty Pots: Used to hold bonemeal after grinding bones. Buy from general stores or the Grand Exchange.
• Empty Buckets: Needed to collect slime. Purchase from general stores, the Grand Exchange, or Charter Crewmembers at Port Phasmatys.
• Ghostspeak Amulet: Required to speak with ghost disciples to claim tokens unless you’ve completed the hard Morytania Diary. Obtained during The Restless Ghost quest.

Step 2: Collect Buckets of Slime

Head to the Ectofuntus, located just north of Port Phasmatys. Follow these steps to gather slime:

1. Go to the west side of the Ectofuntus and find the trapdoor near the weathered wall (58 Agility for a shortcut).
2. Descend the trapdoor and follow the path to the pool of slime at the bottom.
3. Use empty buckets on the pool to collect buckets of slime. Each bucket takes a few seconds to fill.
4. Optional: Purchase buckets of slime from Charter Crewmembers on the Port Phasmatys dock (10 buckets per world, hop worlds for more).

Step 3: Grind Bones into Bonemeal

Next, convert your bones into bonemeal using the bone grinder:

1. Head to the east side of the Ectofuntus and climb the stairs to the first floor (UK) or second floor (US).
2. Use your bones on the hopper to load them into the bone grinder. Set the grinder to automatic for ease.
3. Grind the bones, and the resulting bonemeal will automatically fill your empty pots.

Step 4: Worship the Ectofuntus

With bonemeal and buckets of slime in your inventory, it’s time to worship:

1. Return to the ground floor of the Ectofuntus.
2. Click on the Ectofuntus to worship, consuming one pot of bonemeal and one bucket of slime per worship.
3. Each worship grants 5 ecto-tokens and Prayer experience (four times the amount of burying the bones).

Step 5: Claim Your Ecto-Tokens

After worshipping, collect your tokens:

• Speak to a ghost disciple while wearing a ghostspeak amulet (or use the “Collect” option without the amulet).
• Ghost disciples can hold up to 1,000 tokens (200 worships) before you must claim them to continue worshipping.
• Tokens are stored in your currency pouch, not your inventory. Check the pouch by clicking the bond icon in your inventory.

Optimizing Your Ecto-Token Farming

To make the process faster and more efficient, consider these tips and strategies:

Use the Ectophial for Quick Travel

Completing the Ghosts Ahoy quest rewards the ectophial, which provides infinite teleports directly to the Ectofuntus. This significantly reduces travel time compared to walking from Canifis or chartering a ship.

Leverage Morytania Diary Rewards

The Morytania Diary offers perks that streamline ecto-token farming:

• Medium Diary: Robin in Port Phasmatys converts 13 bones into bonemeal and buckets of slime daily, yielding 65 tokens.
• Hard Diary: Increases Robin’s daily conversion to 26 bones (130 tokens) and removes the need for a ghostspeak amulet.
• Elite Diary: Boosts Robin’s conversion to 39 bones (195 tokens).

Inventory Setup for Efficiency

An optimized inventory reduces banking trips. Here’s a suggested setup for players using the ectophial and teleportation runes:

Item	Quantity	Purpose
Buckets of Slime	12	Used for worshipping
Bonemeal	6	Used for worshipping
Bones	6	To grind into bonemeal
Ectophial	1	Teleport to Ectofuntus
Teleport Runes/Jewellery	1	Bank teleport (e.g., Amulet of Glory)

For players walking to a bank, carry 13 buckets of slime, 7 bonemeal, and 7 bones instead.

Wear Efficiency Gear

To reduce run energy depletion:

• Graceful Outfit: Weight-reducing gear to maintain run energy.
• Zealot’s Robes: 5% chance to save bonemeal and slime per worship (1.25% per piece).
• Stamina Potions: Restore run energy during long sessions.

Common Uses for Ecto-Tokens

Once you’ve gathered ecto-tokens, here are the primary ways to spend them:

Use	Cost	Notes
Enter Port Phasmatys	2 tokens	Only before Ghosts Ahoy
Bonecrusher Charges	1 token = 25 charges	Essential for Slayer/PvM
Ale Yeast	5 tokens	Cheaper to buy for 25 coins elsewhere
Undead Chicken	20 tokens	For Animal Magnetism quest
Dragontooth Island Trip	25 tokens (10 with Ring of Charos (a))	500 tokens for permanent free trips

Tips and Tricks for Faster Ecto-Token Collection

Here are additional strategies to speed up your ecto-token farming:

Combine with Prayer Training

Since worshipping the Ectofuntus grants four times the Prayer experience of burying bones, use higher-tier bones (e.g., dragon bones) to level Prayer while farming tokens. This dual-purpose approach saves time.

Stockpile Resources

Before starting, gather a large number of bones, pots, and buckets. This minimizes interruptions and lets you focus on worshipping. Consider killing monsters like goblins or chickens for bones if you’re low on GP.

Use World Hopping for Slime

If collecting slime manually, hop worlds to buy buckets of slime from Charter Crewmembers. This is faster than repeatedly going to the slime pool.

Check Your Currency Pouch

If tokens don’t appear in your inventory, don’t panic—they’re in your currency pouch. Access it via the bond icon in your inventory to confirm your total.

By following this guide, you’ll be able to efficiently gather ecto-tokens in OSRS for quests, bonecrusher charges, or other Morytania activities. With the right setup and a bit of preparation, you can make the process quick and rewarding. Happy ghost hunting!