OSRS Kourend Kebos Easy Diary Guide for Beginners

OSRS Kourend Kebos Easy Diary Guide for Beginners

The Kourend & Kebos Easy Diary in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) is a fantastic starting point for players looking to dive into the achievement diary system. Focused on the regions of Great Kourend and the Kebos Lowlands, this diary offers manageable tasks with rewarding benefits, perfect for newcomers and seasoned adventurers alike. In this guide, we’ll walk you through every task, provide tips to complete them efficiently, and highlight the rewards you’ll earn. Whether you’re aiming to boost your account or explore Zeah, this guide has you covered.

The Easy Diary is designed to be accessible, requiring minimal skill levels and no high-level quests. It introduces players to the unique mechanics of Great Kourend’s five houses and the Kebos Lowlands, setting the stage for more challenging tiers. Completing it grants practical rewards, like teleports and favor boosts, which make your OSRS journey smoother.

Benefits of Completing the Easy Diary

Finishing the Easy Diary unlocks perks that save time and enhance gameplay:

  • Rada’s Blessing 1: Provides 3 daily teleports to Kourend Woodland and a 2% chance to catch two fish at once (no extra XP).
  • Experience Lamp: Grants 2,500 XP in any skill above level 30.
  • Favor Boost: 10% faster favor gain in Piscarilius House.
  • Discounted Tanning: 20% reduced tanning prices at Eodan in Forthos Dungeon.

Task Overview and Requirements

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The Kourend & Kebos Easy Diary consists of 11 tasks, each tied to activities in Great Kourend or Kebos Lowlands. Most tasks require low skill levels (up to level 25), and temporary skill boosts can be used unless stated otherwise. No quests are strictly required, but having 20% favor in one house can speed things up.

Skill and Item Checklist

Before starting, ensure you have the following:

Skill Level Task
Fishing 15 Catch a fish in Piscarilius
Combat ~20 Slay lizardmen
Thieving 25 Steal from a fruit stall

Recommended Items:

  • Combat gear (for lizardmen)
  • Fishing rod and bait
  • Coins (for travel or buying items)
  • Teleport runes or tablets (for efficiency)

Step-by-Step Guide to Completing All Tasks

Let’s break down each task with clear instructions to help you breeze through the diary. Follow this order for efficiency, as some tasks group naturally by location.

Task 1: Enter the Woodcutting Guild

Location: Hosidius House, west of Great Kourend.
Requirement: 60 Woodcutting (boostable).
Head to the Woodcutting Guild in Hosidius. If you don’t have 60 Woodcutting, use a +5 boost from a spicy stew (orange spice). Simply walk through the guild’s entrance to complete this task. No cutting required!

Task 2: Steal from a Fruit Stall in Hosidius

Location: Hosidius marketplace.
Requirement: 25 Thieving, 15% Hosidius favor.
Visit the Hosidius market square and steal from a fruit stall. You’ll need 15% favor with Hosidius, which you can earn by pushing ploughs or making sulphurous fertiliser. Stand near a stall, click to steal, and avoid the nearby guards.

Task 3: Gain 5% Favor in All Five Houses

Location: Great Kourend (all houses).
Requirement: None.
You need 5% favor in Hosidius, Piscarilius, Shayzien, Lovakengj, and Arceuus. Here’s a quick way to earn favor per house:

Each activity takes about 5–10 minutes to hit 5%. Check your favor progress in the quest log.

Task 4: Slay 5 of Each Lizardman Type

Location: Lizardman Canyon, east of Shayzien.
Requirement: 5% Shayzien favor, combat level ~20.
Kill 5 small lizardmen, 5 large lizardmen, and 5 lizardman shamans in the canyon. You’ll need 5% Shayzien favor to enter (see Task 3). Use basic combat gear (e.g., mithril armor, rune scimitar). Shamans are tougher, so bring food and focus them one at a time.

Task 5: Catch a Fish in Piscarilius

Location: Piscarilius docks.
Requirement: 15 Fishing.
Grab a fishing rod and bait, then head to the docks in Piscarilius. Fish at the small net spot to catch any fish (like sardines). This task is quick and requires no favor.

Task 6: Climb to the Top of the Arceuus Library Tower

Location: Arceuus House.
Requirement: None.
Go to the Arceuus Library and climb the stairs to the top floor. No skills or items are needed—just keep going up until the task completes.

Task 7: Mine Some Lovakite Ore

Location: Lovakengj House, Lovakite Mine.
Requirement: 30 Mining.
Head to the Lovakite Mine in Lovakengj with a pickaxe. Mine one piece of lovakite ore. If you’re below 30 Mining, use a dwarven stout for a +1 boost.

Task 8: Deliver Intelligence to Captain Ginea

Location: Shayzien House.
Requirement: 5% Shayzien favor.
Kill a lizardman in the Lizardman Canyon (Task 4) until you get an “intelligence” drop. Take it to Captain Ginea, east of the Shayzien bank. She’ll accept it, completing the task.

Task 9: Use the Kourend Castle Teleport

Location: Anywhere.
Requirement: 25 Magic, 2 law runes, 1 fire rune, 1 water rune.
Cast the Kourend Castle Teleport spell (unlocked in the standard spellbook after reading “Transportation Incantations”). If you’re short on Magic, use a wizard mind bomb (+3 boost). Alternatively, buy a teleport tablet from the Grand Exchange.

Task 10: Travel to the Top of Mount Karuulm

Location: Kebos Lowlands.
Requirement: None.
Walk to Mount Karuulm in the Kebos Lowlands (northwest of Lovakengj). Climb the rope ladder to the top, where the volcano is. No boots are needed for this task, despite the area’s heat.

Task 11: Complete a Lap of the Shayzien Agility Course

Location: Shayzien House.
Requirement: 10 Agility.
Head to the Shayzien Agility Course (south of the bank). Complete one full lap by navigating the obstacles. If your Agility is low, bring energy potions to avoid failing.

Tips for Efficient Completion

To save time and make the process smoother, follow these strategies:

  • Group Tasks by Area: Do Hosidius tasks (fruit stall, Woodcutting Guild) together, then Shayzien (lizardmen, agility, intelligence), and so on.
  • Use Teleports: Xeric’s Talisman or fairy rings (code: DJR) speed up travel between houses.
  • Boost Early: If you’re close to a required level (e.g., 25 Thieving), use boosts like spicy stews to avoid grinding.
  • Stock Up: Bring all items (fishing rod, combat gear, runes) in one trip to minimize banking.

Rewards and Next Steps

Once you’ve completed all tasks, visit Elise in the Kourend Castle courtyard (southeast of King Rada I’s statue) to claim your rewards. You’ll receive Rada’s Blessing 1, the XP lamp, and unlock the favor and tanning perks mentioned earlier.

What to Do with Your Rewards

Here’s how to make the most of them:

  • Rada’s Blessing 1: Equip it while fishing for a small efficiency boost or use the teleports to access Kourend Woodland for hunting or woodcutting.
  • XP Lamp: Apply it to a slow skill like Prayer or Runecrafting for maximum value.
  • Favor Boost: Start working on Piscarilius favor for higher diary tiers or house benefits like fishing spots.

Progressing to Medium and Beyond

The Easy Diary is just the beginning. The Medium Diary requires skills up to level 65 and offers better rewards, like Rada’s Blessing 2 (5 teleports, 4% double fish chance). Use the XP lamp and favor boost to prepare for tasks like catching a chinchompa or completing a Chambers of Xeric raid. Check the OSRS Wiki for a full task list and plan your skill training accordingly.

By completing the Kourend & Kebos Easy Diary, you’ve taken your first step into the rich world of Zeah. It’s a low-effort way to earn useful rewards and get familiar with Great Kourend’s mechanics. Grab your gear, head to Kourend, and start ticking off those tasks—happy adventuring!