OSRS How to Get to Hosidius A Comprehensive Travel Guide

Hosidius, one of the five cities in the Kingdom of Great Kourend in Old School RuneScape (OSRS), is a hub for Farming and Cooking activities. Whether you’re aiming to gain favor, access the Tithe Farm minigame, or utilize the Hosidius Kitchen’s low-burn cooking ranges, getting to Hosidius efficiently is key. This guide covers the best teleportation and travel methods to reach Hosidius, catering to both new and veteran players. Let’s explore how to navigate to this vibrant city!

Hosidius offers unique rewards and activities that make it a must-visit location. From skilling opportunities to quest-related tasks, here’s why you should head to Hosidius:

Key Features of Hosidius

• Farming Opportunities: Access to the Tithe Farm minigame (100% favor required) and disease-free Farming patches at 50% favor.
• Cooking Benefits: The Hosidius Kitchen, available at 100% favor, reduces burn rates by 5%, stacking with Cooking Gauntlets. Perfect for Ironmen!
• Woodcutting Guild: At 75% favor and 60 Woodcutting, gain entry to this guild with a +3 invisible boost.
• Quests and Lore: Engage in quests like The Depths of Despair, which grants 10% favor upon completion.

Who Should Visit

New players can start gaining favor early with no skill requirements, while experienced players benefit from advanced skilling and minigame rewards. Hosidius is also ideal for Ironmen due to its self-sustaining Cooking and Farming activities.

Fastest Teleportation Methods to Hosidius

Teleportation is the most efficient way to reach Hosidius, especially for players with the right items or skills. Below are the top methods, ordered by speed and accessibility.

Xeric’s Talisman (Xeric’s Glade Teleport)

The Xeric’s Talisman is the fastest way to reach Hosidius, teleporting you directly to Xeric’s Glade, northeast of the Farming patch.

• Requirements: Xeric’s Talisman (dropped by Lizardmen in Shayzien), charged with Lizardman Fangs.
• How to Use: Select “Xeric’s Glade” from the talisman’s options.
• Travel Time: ~10 seconds to central Hosidius.
• Tip: Obtain the talisman by fighting Lizardmen in Shayzien or purchasing it from other players.

Kharedst’s Memoirs or Book of the Dead

The Kharedst’s Memoirs or Book of the Dead offers the “Lunch by the Lancalliums” teleport, landing you near the Hosidius Kitchen.

• Requirements: Completion of The Depths of Despair quest (18 Agility, 20% Hosidius favor).
• How to Use: Select the teleport option from the item’s menu.
• Travel Time: ~11 seconds to the kitchen, ~20 seconds to central Hosidius.
• Tip: This is ideal for players aiming to cook in the Hosidius Kitchen.

Hosidius Teleport Tablet

A Hosidius Teleport Tablet takes you just outside the Hosidius house portal, perfect for players with a player-owned house (POH) in Hosidius.

• Requirements: 25 Construction to create (use a Scroll of Redirection on a Teleport to House Tablet).
• How to Use: Break the tablet to teleport.
• Travel Time: ~15 seconds to central Hosidius.
• Tip: Relocate your POH to Hosidius (25 Construction) for seamless access.

Alternative Travel Methods for New Players

If you lack the items or quest completions for teleports, these methods are accessible to all players, including those starting fresh.

Travel via Port Sarim to Port Piscarilius

This is the no-requirement method for first-time visitors to Great Kourend, making it ideal for new accounts.

• Steps:
  1. Travel to Port Sarim (walk from Draynor Village or use an Amulet of Glory).
  2. Find Veos on the dock, south of the Rusty Anchor Inn (right-click “Port Piscarilius Veos,” not “Land’s End Veos”).
  3. Sail to Port Piscarilius.
  4. Run west from the dock, past the pub, then south to Hosidius.
• Travel Time: ~5-7 minutes (longer for low Agility).
• Tip: Complete the X Marks the Spot quest to unlock Great Kourend teleportation methods.

Skills Necklace (Woodcutting Guild)

The Skills Necklace teleports you to the Woodcutting Guild, southwest of Hosidius, and requires no favor or quests.

• Requirements: Skills Necklace (~12,000 GP on the Grand Exchange).
• How to Use: Select option #5 (Woodcutting Guild) from the necklace’s menu.
• Travel Time: ~30 seconds running to central Hosidius.
• Tip: Ironmen can craft their own Skills Necklace at 80 Crafting, but buying is faster for regular accounts.

Specialized Travel Options

These methods require specific favor levels or minigame access but offer unique routes to Hosidius.

Tithe Farm Minigame Teleport

The Tithe Farm teleport is great for players who’ve unlocked this minigame, but it requires significant favor.

• Requirements: 100% Hosidius favor, entered Tithe Farm at least once, 34 Farming.
• How to Use: In the Clan interface, go to the “Grouping” tab, select “Tithe Farm,” and click teleport.
• Travel Time: ~20 seconds to central Hosidius.
• Tip: Use this if you’re already farming at Tithe Farm for rewards like the Seed Box.

Spirit Tree

A Spirit Tree planted in Hosidius provides a permanent teleport option, but it’s a long-term investment.

• Requirements: 35% Hosidius favor, 83 Farming to plant a Spirit Tree southeast of Forthos Ruin.
• How to Use: Interact with any Spirit Tree and select the Hosidius patch.
• Travel Time: ~25 seconds to central Hosidius.
• Tip: Combine with the Farming Guild teleport for herb runs.

Comparison of Travel Methods

To help you choose the best method, here’s a table summarizing the key details:

Method	Requirements	Travel Time	Best For
Xeric’s Talisman	Talisman, Lizardman Fangs	~10s	Veterans, Farmers
Kharedst’s Memoirs	Depths of Despair quest	~11s	Cooks, Quest-goers
Hosidius Teleport Tablet	25 Construction	~15s	POH Users
Port Sarim to Piscarilius	None	~5-7m	New Players
Skills Necklace	~12,000 GP	~30s	Mid-level Players
Tithe Farm Teleport	100% Favor, 34 Farming	~20s	Farmers
Spirit Tree	35% Favor, 83 Farming	~25s	High-level Farmers

Tips for First-Time Visitors to Hosidius

Once you arrive in Hosidius, here are some tips to make the most of your visit:

Start Gaining Favor Early

Begin by ploughing fields (no requirements) to reach 5% favor, then make sulphurous fertiliser (950 buckets for 100% favor). This unlocks all Hosidius perks. Pro Tip: Buy compost and saltpetre from the Grand Exchange to save time (~30,000 GP).

Complete The Depths of Despair

At 20% favor, tackle this quest for a 10% favor boost and access to the Kharedst’s Memoirs teleport. It’s short and requires only 18 Agility and a level 36 Sand Snake kill.

Explore Skilling Activities

Visit the Mess Hall (45% favor) to cook for soldiers and gain Cooking XP, or try the Forthos Dungeon for combat and lore. The Tithe Farm is excellent for Farming XP and rewards.

With these travel methods and tips, you’re ready to explore Hosidius and unlock its rewards. Whether you’re teleporting with a Xeric’s Talisman or taking the scenic route via Port Sarim, Hosidius awaits with opportunities for skilling and adventure. Happy travels in OSRS!