The Heroes’ Quest is one of Old School RuneScape’s most iconic mid-level quests, unlocking some massive account upgrades. Completing it not only grants access to the Heroes’ Guild but also allows you to wield Dragon battleaxes and maces, recharge Amulets of Glory, and unlock the ability to use Dragonstone jewelry scrolls. On top of that, you’ll pick up around 29,000 experience across 12 skills and earn 1 Quest Point.

This quick guide covers all requirements, items, and strategies for members, helping you through every step of the adventure.

Quest Requirements

Before starting Heroes’ Quest, make sure you’ve completed:

· Shield of Arrav

· Lost City

· Merlin’s Crystal

· Dragon Slayer I

You’ll also need 55 Quest Points in total. While not required, completing The Grand Tree beforehand can make traveling much easier via gnome gliders.

Skill Requirements

· 53 Cooking

· 53 Fishing

· 50 Mining

· 25 Herblore

Other useful but optional skills:

· 70 Agility (or boostable with Summer Pies for shortcuts)

· 43 Prayer (for Protect prayers)

Key Challenge: Partner Requirement

Perhaps the trickiest part of Heroes’ Quest is that you’ll need a partner from the opposite gang you chose during Shield of Arrav.

· Phoenix Gang needs a Black Arm partner.

· Black Arm Gang needs a Phoenix partner.

If you’re unsure which gang you joined, check your Shield of Arrav quest log. Players who have already completed Heroes’ Quest can still help, and the SOA chat channel is a great place to find partners.

Item Checklist

Required items:

· Ice gloves (or the ability to kill the Ice Queen for them)

· Haralander potion (unf.)

· Pickaxe

· Fishing rod + bait (or 50 OSRS gold to buy during the quest)

· Black full helm, platebody, and platelegs (Black Arm Gang only)

· Ranged or Magic gear (Phoenix Gang only)

Recommended items:

· Good combat gear and food

· Prayer potion(s)

· Combat potions (matching your style)

· Anti-dragon shield

· Stamina potions (3–4)

Useful teleports:

· Games necklace

· Ring of dueling

· Varrock teleport (x2)

· Falador teleport

· Brimhaven teleport or Amulet of Glory (Karamja)

Quest Walkthrough

Step 1: Catching the Lava Eel

1. Speak to Gerrant at the Port Sarim fishing shop to learn how to catch lava eels.

2. Combine Haralander (unf.) with blemish snail slime → Blemish oil.

3. Use blemish oil on a fishing rod → Oily fishing rod.

4. Enter Taverley Dungeon, using the Dusty Key or 70+ Agility shortcut.

5. Fish lava eels near the Blue Dragons, cook them, and keep at least one.

Step 2: Master Thieves’ Armband (Gang Split)

Phoenix Gang path:

· Meet Straven in Varrock.

· Travel to Brimhaven, talk to locals, and infiltrate Scarface Pete’s mansion with your Black Arm partner’s help.

· Kill Grip (lvl 22) using ranged or magic from a safe spot.

· Receive a candlestick from your partner and return to Straven to obtain the Master Thieves’ Armband.

Black Arm Gang path:

· Speak to Katrine in Varrock.

· Travel to Brimhaven and infiltrate Scarface Pete’s mansion disguised as Black armor.

· Trick Grip into leaving the room, then let your Phoenix partner kill him.

· Loot candlesticks, give one to your partner, and return to Katrine for the Master Thieves’ Armband.

Step 3: Fire Feather

1. Obtain Ice gloves by defeating the Ice Queen (lvl 111) beneath White Wolf Mountain.

2. Travel to Entrana (bank all weapons/armor except Ice gloves).

3. Kill the Firebird on Entrana and pick up the Fire Feather using your Ice gloves.

Completion

Once you’ve gathered the Lava Eel, Master Thieves’ Armband, and Fire Feather, return to Achietties outside the Heroes’ Guild. After some dialogue, the quest is complete!

Rewards:

· 1 Quest Point

· 29,232 XP across 12 skills

· Access to the Heroes’ Guild

· Ability to wield Dragon battleaxes and maces

· Recharge Amulets of Glory

· Use Dragonstone jewelry scrolls

Final Thoughts

The Heroes’ Quest is more than just a milestone—it opens the door to key mid-game unlocks, from Dragon weaponry to infinite Glory teleports. The hardest part is often finding a partner, but once that’s sorted, the quest is straightforward with solid preparation.

Whether you’re Phoenix or Black Arm, this quest is a rite of passage for every adventurer in Gielinor.

RSorder Team