OSRS Kandarin Achievement Diary Guide Rewards and Tips
The Kandarin Achievement Diary in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) offers players a chance to explore the northern region of Kandarin, including Seers’ Village, Catherby, and the Barbarian Outpost, while earning valuable rewards. This guide covers everything you need to know about completing the diary’s tasks across all tiers—Easy, Medium, Hard, and Elite—along with tips to make your journey smoother. Whether you’re a skiller, quester, or combat enthusiast, the Kandarin Diary has something for everyone.
The Kandarin Diary is a set of tasks tied to the Kandarin region, designed to test your skills, knowledge, and exploration of the area. Released on March 5, 2015, it spans four difficulty tiers, each with unique requirements and rewards. You’ll need to complete tasks ranging from fishing and farming to high-level combat and skilling challenges. Rewards include the Kandarin headgear, experience lamps, and permanent buffs like increased agility course rewards.
Why Complete the Kandarin Diary?
Completing the diary unlocks benefits that enhance gameplay, especially for agility training, farming, and combat. For example, the Hard tier’s Camelot Teleport toggle saves time for Seers’ Village agility course runners, while the Elite tier’s Sherlock teleport aids clue scroll hunters. The diary also contributes to the Achievement Diary cape, a prestigious reward for finishing all diaries.
Key Areas Covered
Tasks revolve around:
- Seers’ Village: Agility, woodcutting, and spinning tasks.
- Catherby: Fishing, farming, and herblore activities.
- Barbarian Outpost: Combat and minigame challenges.
- Other spots: Ranging Guild, Sinclair Mansion, and Camelot.
Easy Kandarin Diary Tasks and Tips
The Easy tier is accessible to low-level players, requiring minimal skills and a few quests. It’s a great starting point for those new to diaries or Kandarin.
Task List and Requirements
Here’s a breakdown of the Easy tasks:
| Task | Requirements | Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Catch a mackerel in Catherby | 16 Fishing, big fishing net | Fish at Catherby beach; nets are cheap at Port Sarim. |
| Buy a candle from the Seers’ Village candle maker | 33 coins | Candle shop is west of the bank. |
| Plant jute seeds in the hops patch north of Seers’ Village | 13 Farming, 3 jute seeds, rake, seed dibber | Clear weeds first; bring coins for the farmer to watch crops. |
| Complete a lap of the Seers’ Village agility course | 20 Agility | Use food for low-level players to avoid fall damage. |
| Enter the Ranging Guild | 40 Ranged | Teleport to Camelot and walk southwest. |
Rewards
Upon completion, claim your rewards from The ‘Wedge’ outside Camelot:
- Kandarin headgear 1: Acts as a light source.
- Experience lamp: 2,500 XP in any skill above level 30.
- Other perks: 5% more marks of grace on Seers’ Village agility course, double logs from normal trees (no extra XP), 30 noted flax exchanged daily for bow strings, coal trucks hold 140 coal.
Medium Kandarin Diary Tasks and Strategies
The Medium tier ramps up the challenge, requiring mid-level skills and several quests. It’s ideal for players with some experience in Kandarin.
Notable Tasks
Key tasks include:
- Complete a lap of the Barbarian Outpost agility course: Needs 35 Agility and completion of Alfred Grimhand’s Barcrawl.
- Create a super strength potion in Catherby: Requires 48 Herblore, irit leaf, and unicorn horn dust.
- Mine coal in the Coal Trucks: 30 Mining and a pickaxe.
- Use a mithril grapple to cross the river to the Waterfall dungeon: 36 Agility, 40 Ranged, mithril grapple, and crossbow.
Preparation Tips
Quest requirements: Start Elemental Workshop I and II, Waterfall Quest, and Alfred Grimhand’s Barcrawl. Temporary skill boosts work for most tasks, so consider using spicy stews or potions. For the grapple task, practice at a safe spot first to avoid losing your grapple.
Rewards
Rewards from The ‘Wedge’ include:
- Kandarin headgear 2: Upgraded light source.
- Experience lamp: 7,500 XP in any skill above level 40.
- Perks: 10% extra XP from maple trees in Seers’ Village, 33% faster spinning at Seers’ Village spinning wheel, 60 flax-to-bowstring exchanges daily, coal trucks hold 240 coal, 10% more marks of grace, 5% higher Catherby herb patch yield.
Hard Kandarin Diary Challenges
The Hard tier demands higher skills, tougher quests, and deeper knowledge of Kandarin. It’s a significant step up but offers game-changing rewards.
Task Highlights
Standout tasks:
- Equip a granite platebody: Requires 70 Defence; buy from the GE or Barbarian Assault.
- Cast Camelot Teleport: Needs 45 Magic, 5 air runes, 1 law rune.
- Complete a high-level Barbarian Assault wave: Requires teamwork and coordination.
- Fletch a yew longbow in Seers’ Village: 70 Fletching, yew logs, knife, bow string.
Quest and Skill Prep
Quests: Complete King’s Ransom and Tai Bwo Wannai Trio, and start Desert Treasure. Skills like 70 Fishing, 60 Agility, and 75 Smithing are needed. For Barbarian Assault, join a team via the official Discord or in-game at the Outpost to learn roles efficiently.
Rewards
Claim from The ‘Wedge’:
- Kandarin headgear 3: One daily teleport to Sherlock.
- Experience lamp: 15,000 XP in any skill above level 50.
- Perks: Toggle Camelot Teleport to Seers’ Village bank, 10% more Barbarian Assault points, 10% increased enchanted bolt activation (even in PvP), 120 flax-to-bowstring exchanges, coal trucks hold 308 coal, Thormac enchants battlestaves for 30,000 coins instead of 40,000.
Elite Kandarin Diary and Endgame Rewards
The Elite tier is for high-level players, requiring skills in the 90s and mastery of Kandarin’s mechanics. It’s tough but worth it for the rewards.
Elite Task Breakdown
Tasks include:
- Smith an adamant spear: 90 Smithing, adamantite bar, yew logs, hammer.
- Kill a shadow hound in the Shadow Dungeon: 93 Slayer, Ring of Visibility, combat gear.
- Complete 100 laps of the Seers’ Village agility course: 80 Agility recommended for efficiency.
- Plant a yew seed in Catherby: 85 Farming, yew seed, rake, seed dibber.
Pro Tips
Slayer task: Get a shadow hound task from a Slayer master to combine with the kill requirement. For agility, use stamina potions and the Kandarin headgear for extra marks of grace. Farming can be costly, so check Grand Exchange prices for yew seeds. Boosts like spicy stews can help with 90 Smithing if you’re short.
Rewards
Elite rewards from The ‘Wedge’:
- Kandarin headgear 4: Unlimited teleports to Sherlock.
- Experience lamp: 50,000 XP in any skill above level 70.
- Perks: 15% higher Catherby herb patch yield, 15% more marks of grace, 10% chance to save a life at Catherby herb patch, noted Dagannoth Kings’ bone drops.
Tips for Success Across All Tiers
To maximize efficiency:
- Plan quests early: Quests like Waterfall Quest and King’s Ransom unlock multiple tasks.
- Use teleports: Camelot teleport or fairy rings (code BKR for Catherby) save time.
- Boost skills: Spicy stews, potions, or pies can help meet requirements.
- Combine tasks: Fish in Catherby while working on farming or herblore tasks.
- Check rewards often: Early perks like marks of grace boost efficiency for later tasks.
The Kandarin Achievement Diary is a rewarding journey through one of OSRS’s most iconic regions. From agility buffs to farming perks, the rewards make it a must for any serious player. Start with the Easy tier and work your way up—your Kandarin headgear awaits!