OSRS Making Friends with My Arm Quick Guide: Step-by-Step Walkthrough

OSRS Making Friends with My Arm Quick Guide: Step-by-Step Walkthrough


Welcome to this quick guide for the “Making Friends with My Arm” quest in Old School RuneScape (OSRS)! Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or a newcomer to the troll quest series, this master-level quest offers a mix of humor, challenges, and rewarding outcomes. In this blog post, we’ll provide a concise, SEO-friendly walkthrough to help you complete the quest efficiently while optimizing your experience. Let’s dive into the snowy lands of Weiss and assist My Arm in his diplomatic (and romantic) endeavors!

“Making Friends with My Arm” is the fifth installment in the OSRS troll quest series, following “My Arm’s Big Adventure.” Released on September 6, 2018, this master quest takes you to the icy troll town of Weiss, where you’ll help My Arm establish relations with the ice trolls, woo a troll maiden named Snowflake, and face off against some tough foes. Before you start, ensure you meet the prerequisites and gather the necessary items.

Quest Prerequisites

  • Completed Quests: My Arm’s Big Adventure, Eadgar’s Ruse, Troll Stronghold, Death Plateau, Druidic Ritual, The Feud, Jungle Potion, Swan Song, One Small Favour, Rune Mysteries, Shilo Village, Garden of Tranquillity, Creature of Fenkenstrain, Priest in Peril, The Restless Ghost, Cold War, Romeo & Juliet
  • Skill Requirements: 66 Firemaking, 72 Mining, 35 Construction, 68 Agility

Required and Recommended Items

  • Required: Saw, bolt of cloth, 5 mahogany planks, cadava berries, bucket of water (obtainable during quest), rope (obtainable), pickaxe (obtainable), hammer (obtainable), combat equipment (preferably melee or ranged)
  • Recommended: Weight-reducing clothing, stamina potions, teleport to Draynor Village (e.g., amulet of glory), food, climbing boots (if not using Trollheim teleports)

Starting the Quest

To kick off “Making Friends with My Arm,” head to the Troll Stronghold and speak to Burntmeat in the kitchen (south stairs after entering). He’ll inform you about an ambassador from Weiss, Wolfbone, who seeks a knowledge exchange with the mountain trolls. Burntmeat assigns My Arm as the ambassador, and your journey begins.

Step 1: Meeting My Arm

Climb the ladder west of the kitchen or use the Agility shortcut to reach My Arm at the herb patch on the Troll Stronghold roof. Tell him to meet you at Larry’s boat, northeast of Rellekka (fairy ring code DKS, then run west). Speak to Larry, watch a cutscene of My Arm’s arrival, and sail to Weiss together.

Step 2: Entering Weiss

Upon arriving north of Weiss, My Arm can’t climb the rockslide. Search the wrecked boat for a rope and pickaxe if you didn’t bring them. Attempt to mine the cave entrance (requires 72 Mining; boost if needed), then climb the rockslides (68 Agility; boost if necessary) and tie the rope to the tree. Cross the ledge and navigate the troll-thrown rocks to create a stepping-stone path for My Arm by mining five rocks into the water.

Navigating Weiss and Key Tasks

Once inside Weiss, you’ll face a series of tasks involving diplomacy, crafting, and combat. Here’s how to progress efficiently.

Step 3: Meeting the Locals

Talk to Boulder, who directs you to Snowflake. She asks you to convince the Wise Old Man to leave Weiss alone. Return to Draynor Village (teleport recommended), speak to the Wise Old Man, and then visit the Apothecary in Varrock (select “Talk about Making Friends with My Arm”). Gather a cadava berry, 5 mahogany planks, and a bolt of cloth, then build a coffin next to the Wise Old Man. Take the coffin back to Weiss via Larry’s boat.

Step 4: Combat Preparations

In Weiss, talk to My Arm near the north entrance. Prepare for two fights: “Don’t Know What” (Level 163) and “Mother” (Level 198). Equip ranged or melee gear, bring food and potions, and note that teleports won’t work during combat. You can escape via the smelly hole if needed.

Boss Fights: Don’t Know What and Mother

The climax of the quest involves two back-to-back boss fights. Here’s how to tackle them.

Fighting Don’t Know What

Use Protect from Missiles as this troll uses ranged attacks that hit through prayers. With 220 Hitpoints, it’s resistant to magic, so stick to melee or ranged. Run around the arena to avoid damage while attacking. My Arm, Snowflake, and the Wise Old Man assist but deal minimal damage.

Fighting Mother

Mother starts invincible due to the Fire of Domination. Grab a bucket from the pile, fill it at the large water barrel, and extinguish the fire. Then, use Protect from Missiles and attack with ranged (melee risks stuns and prayer drain). Venom or poison can help whittle down his health.

Quest Completion and Rewards

After defeating Mother, wrap up the quest and claim your rewards. This section covers the final steps and what you’ll gain.

Step 5: Finishing Up

Talk to My Arm, the Wise Old Man, and Snowflake. Pick up goat dung in the northeast building (empty a bucket of water if needed), then speak to Snowflake again. Read the Weiss fire notes she gives you and have one final chat with her to complete the quest.

Rewards Table

Reward Details
Quest Points 2
Experience 2,000 Construction, 5,000 Firemaking, 10,000 Mining, 15,000 Agility
Unlocks Access to Salt Mines, ability to build fire pits, disease-free herb patch in Weiss (after building fire pit), Troll Stronghold teleport

Optional Post-Quest

Return to Burntmeat and Wolfbone in the Troll Stronghold to report on Weiss. Hand over the Weiss fire notes for a humorous reward: burnt meat from Wolfbone, while Burntmeat eats the notes!

Congratulations! You’ve completed “Making Friends with My Arm” in OSRS. This quest not only delivers a fun storyline but also unlocks valuable skilling perks. Use this guide to breeze through the quest and enjoy the rewards. Happy adventuring!