OSRS How to Get XP Lamps

In Old School RuneScape (OSRS), XP lamps—

Quests are one of the most reliable ways to earn XP lamps in OSRS. Many quests reward players with antique lamps or other experience lamps that can be used to boost a chosen skill. These rewards are especially valuable for skills that are slow or expensive to train, like Runecrafting or Herblore.

Key Quests Offering XP Lamps

Here’s a rundown of some notable quests that reward XP lamps, along with their requirements and rewards:

• Client of Kourend: Rewards two antique lamps granting 500 XP each in any skill. No skill level requirement.
• Fairytale II – Cure a Queen: Grants one antique lamp with 2,500 XP in any skill (level 30+ required). Requires 40 Thieving, 49 Farming, and 57 Herblore.
• A Kingdom Divided: Awards two antique lamps, each granting 10,000 XP in any skill (level 40+). Requires 54 Agility, 52 Thieving, and 38 Mining, among others.
• Recipe for Disaster: Provides one antique lamp with 20,000 XP in any skill (level 50+). Requires completion of multiple sub-quests and 70 Cooking.
• Into the Tombs: Grants one antique lamp with 50,000 XP in combat skills (level 60+), such as Attack, Strength, or Magic.

These quests vary in difficulty, so plan your questing route based on your current skill levels and goals. For a full list, check the OSRS Wiki’s experience lamp page.

Tips for Questing Efficiently

To maximize XP lamp rewards from quests:

• Prioritize low-requirement quests like X Marks the Spot (300 XP lamp) for early-game gains.
• Combine quest requirements to train multiple skills simultaneously, reducing grind time.
• Use lamps strategically on slow skills like Agility or Runecrafting to save time and gold.

2. Achievement Diaries and XP Lamps

Achievement Diaries are a fantastic source of XP lamps, offering rewards for completing tasks in various regions of Gielinor. Each diary tier (Easy, Medium, Hard, Elite) typically grants an antique lamp, with XP increasing by tier.

Notable Achievement Diary Lamps

Here’s a breakdown of XP lamp rewards from select Achievement Diaries:

Diary	Tier	XP Reward	Minimum Skill Level
Karamja	Easy	1,000	None
Karamja	Medium	5,000	30+
Karamja	Hard	10,000	40+
Ardougne	Elite	50,000	70+
Falador	Hard	15,000	70+

Unlike other diaries, Karamja offers slightly lower XP for non-Elite tiers, but it’s easier to complete early on. Other diaries, like Ardougne or Falador, provide higher XP but require more advanced skills.

Strategies for Diary Completion

To farm XP lamps from diaries efficiently:

• Start with easier diaries like Karamja or Lumbridge to secure early lamps.
• Focus on one region at a time to streamline task completion.
• Check requirements in advance to avoid wasting time on unachievable tasks.

3. Varrock Museum Miniquest

The Varrock Museum miniquest is a unique way to earn XP lamps by contributing to the museum’s exhibits. This method is accessible to both low- and high-level players and offers multiple lamps.

How to Earn Lamps at the Varrock Museum

Players can earn lamps through two main activities:

1. Cleaning Finds: Dig at the Dig Site and clean unidentified finds for a chance at a 500 XP lamp (level 10+ skill required).
2. Quest Information Sharing: After completing specific quests, share details with Historian Minas to earn lamps:
   • Making History, Merlin’s Crystal, Shield of Arrav: Three lamps, each granting 1,000 XP (level 20+).
   • Defender of Varrock: One lamp with 5,000 XP (level 30+).
   • Curse of the Empty Lord: One lamp with 10,000 XP (level 50+).

The cleaning method is RNG-based, but sharing quest information is guaranteed once requirements are met.

Maximizing Museum Rewards

To make the most of this method:

• Join World 304, the unofficial Dig Site world, for faster find collection.
• Complete prerequisite quests like Making History to unlock higher-XP lamps.
• Use lamps on expensive skills like Construction to save gold.

4. Random Events and Genie Lamps

Random events in OSRS occasionally reward players with genie lamps, which grant XP equal to 10 times the chosen skill’s level (e.g., level 50 = 500 XP). While not as lucrative as quest or diary lamps, they’re a passive way to gain XP.

Accessing Genie Lamps

Genie lamps are primarily obtained from the Genie random event, which can occur while training skills. Other random events, like Kiss the Frog, may also reward lamps via token exchanges.

Optimizing Random Event Lamps

To make genie lamps count:

• Hold lamps until leveling up to gain slightly more XP (e.g., level 51 gives 510 XP vs. 500 at level 50).
• Use on slow skills like Agility or Slayer, as the small XP boost is more impactful there.
• Avoid banking issues: Genie lamps can’t be banked, so use them promptly to free inventory space.

5. Other Sources of XP Lamps

Beyond quests, diaries, and random events, a few niche activities offer XP lamps. These are less common but worth exploring for dedicated players.

Combat Achievements and Other Activities

Some additional sources include:

• Combat Achievements: Completing tiers can reward antique lamps, though these are often combat-skill restricted.
• Champions’ Challenge: Rewards a Champion’s lamp for defeating champions, granting moderate XP.
• Lamp Hunters Clan: Join this in-game clan to collaborate on lamp-farming methods, like museum cleaning.

Specialized Lamp Strategies

For niche accounts like skillers or pures:

• Skillers: Use lamps on Slayer to avoid combat training.
• Pures: Apply lamps to combat skills like Attack or Strength to avoid leveling Hitpoints.
• Ironmen: Prioritize Herblore or Agility lamps due to resource scarcity.

Conclusion

XP lamps in OSRS are a game-changer for speeding up skill progression, especially for time-consuming or costly skills. By focusing on quests, Achievement Diaries, the Varrock Museum, random events, and niche activities, you can stockpile lamps to boost your account efficiently. Plan your approach based on your account type and skill goals, and don’t forget to use lamps on skills you dread training. For more OSRS tips, check out our OSRS Guides section!