OSRS Quest Cape Requirements Guide for 2025

Boostable Skills

Skills marked with an asterisk (*) can be temporarily boosted to meet quest requirements. For example:

• Woodcutting, Cooking, Fishing, and Mining: These can be boosted (e.g., using a Spicy Stew for +5 or other consumables). The lowest unboosted level for these is typically lower than the listed requirement.
• Agility, Construction, and Herblore: Potions like Agility Potions or Hunter Potions can help meet the threshold.

However, Mining and Woodcutting require an unboosted level 70 for Song of the Elves, so plan to train these skills naturally.

Combat Requirements

Beyond skill levels, a minimum combat level of 85 is required to complete the Dream Mentor quest, a critical step toward the Quest Cape. This combat level ensures players can handle challenging quest bosses like those in Song of the Elves or Theatre of Blood (entry-level mode).

Combat Level Breakdown

Meeting the minimum combat skill requirements (e.g., 20 Attack, 50 Strength, 65 Defence) results in a combat level of around 71–77, depending on Hitpoints gained during training. However, the Dream Mentor quest pushes the requirement to 85. For Ironmen, additional challenges like obtaining specific items (e.g., magic logs for Desert Treasure) may necessitate higher levels, such as 75 Woodcutting or 58 Hunter.

Recommended Combat Stats

While the minimum combat level is 85, higher stats make questing smoother. Consider these recommended levels:

• Ranged: 70+ – Essential for bosses in Song of the Elves and Sins of the Father.
• Magic: 80+ – Simplifies fights like the Seren fragment in Song of the Elves.
• Prayer: 60+ – Useful for protection prayers in Sins of the Father and other high-damage encounters.

Additional Requirements and Challenges

Beyond skills and combat, earning the Quest Cape involves other hurdles, including quest points, gold, and specific challenges for certain account types.

Quest Points and Total Level

As of May 2025, players need 286 quest points to earn the Quest Cape, achieved by completing all 277 quests, including the Recipe for Disaster sub-quests. The absolute minimum total level required to complete all quests is approximately 1,311 with maximum boosts, though a total level of 1,954 is more realistic without heavy boosting.

Gold and Resources

Players will need at least 25 million OSRS gold to cover quest-related costs, such as purchasing items, travel, and the 99,000-coin cape itself. Ironmen face additional resource challenges, as they must gather all items themselves, potentially requiring higher skill levels (e.g., 65 Fishing if they burn the raw karambwan in Tai Bwo Wannai Trio).

Ironman Considerations

Ironmen may need higher levels for certain quests due to item restrictions. For example:

• Magic Logs: Requires 75 Woodcutting or 58 Hunter (via nature implings) for Desert Treasure and Mourning’s End Part I.
• Karambwan: If the provided karambwan is burned in Tai Bwo Wannai Trio, 65 Fishing is needed to catch more.

Trimmed Quest Cape Requirements

For players aiming for the Trimmed Quest Cape, additional requirements apply. This version of the cape, also known as Quest Cape (t), is unlocked by completing all Achievement Diaries, earning the Achievement Diary Cape.

Achievement Diary Requirements

Completing all Achievement Diaries significantly raises the skill and task requirements. Key points include:

• Higher Skill Levels: Diaries require levels far beyond the Quest Cape’s base requirements, such as 91 Runecrafting for the Ardougne Elite Diary.
• Miniquests and Tasks: Some diaries require completing miniquests, but not all miniquests are necessary for the Trimmed Quest Cape.

The Trimmed Quest Cape is considered a greater achievement than a single 99 skill cape, as it demands a broader range of skills and tasks.

Maintaining the Trimmed Cape

Like the untrimmed version, the Trimmed Quest Cape becomes unequippable if a new quest is released. Players must complete the new quest to re-equip it. However, players who have completed all diaries can trim and untrim the cape even if they no longer meet the quest requirements.

Tips for Earning Your Quest Cape

Achieving the Quest Cape is a long journey, but strategic planning can make it more manageable. Here are some tips to streamline your questing experience:

• Start with Novice Quests: Begin with easier quests to gain experience and early quest points, which unlock harder quests.
• Combine Skilling and Questing: Train skills like Agility, Herblore, and Slayer while progressing through quests to avoid grinding later.
• Use Quest Calculators: Tools like the OSRS Quest Planner on OldSchool.tools help you track available quests based on your stats and completed quests.
• Prepare for Bosses: Stock up on combat gear, potions, and food for challenging fights like those in Song of the Elves or Theatre of Blood.
• Leverage Boosts: Use temporary boosts for skills like Cooking or Fishing to meet requirements without excessive training.

Earning the OSRS Quest Cape is a monumental task that tests your skills, patience, and game knowledge. By meeting the skill requirements, achieving a combat level of 85, and completing all 277 quests, you’ll unlock this iconic cape and its valuable perks. For those aiming higher, the Trimmed Quest Cape awaits after conquering all Achievement Diaries. Use this guide to plan your path, leverage tools, and tackle the challenges ahead. Happy questing, and may your journey to the Quest Cape be a rewarding adventure!