A Kingdom Divided Quest Guide
OSRS A Kingdom Divided walkthrough, requirements and rewards
Updated September 2026
A Kingdom Divided completes the Great Kourend storyline and unlocks the Book of the Dead, 24 Arceuus spellbook spells and the ability to fight Yama. It requires seven skills, none of which can be boosted.
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Overview
| Difficulty | Experienced |
| Length | Long |
| Quest points | 2 |
| Series | Great Kourend |
| Start point | Talk to Martin Holt at the entrance to Kourend Castle in Kingstown. |
Requirements
Skill Requirements
| Skill | Level |
|---|---|
| Agility | 54 (not boostable) |
| Thieving | 52 (not boostable) |
| Woodcutting | 52 (not boostable) |
| Herblore | 50 (not boostable) |
| Mining | 42 (not boostable) |
| Crafting | 38 (not boostable) |
| Magic | 35 (not boostable) |
Quest Requirements
- The Depths of Despair
- The Queen of Thieves
- The Ascent of Arceuus
- The Forsaken Tower
- Tale of the Righteous
- Client of Kourend
- X Marks the Spot
Other Requirements
- Ability to defeat Xamphur (level 239) and a Judge of Yama (level 168)
Items Needed
- Runes to cast fire bolt or better
- Any axe
- A defence potion (3 or 4 doses)
- Volcanic sulphur
- Molten glass
- A dark essence block, or a pickaxe and chisel
Recommended
- Combat level 70+
- 43 Prayer for overhead protection prayers
- Melee or Ranged gear, food and potions for a level 239 and level 168 enemy
- Stamina or energy potions
- Antipoison
- Kharedst's memoirs
- Xeric's talisman
- Games necklace, skills necklace and fairy ring access
Walkthrough
Video walkthrough by Slayermusiq1.
- Start the investigation. Talk to Martin Holt east of Kourend Castle (dialogue 1), then speak to Commander Fullore on the castle's ground floor.
- Search the house. Investigate the house south of the castle, search the upstairs drawers, talk to Tomas Lawry by the roses, then speak to Fuggy in the Lovakengj pub.
- Port Piscarilius. Talk to Cabin Boy Herbert at Veos's boat. After the cutscene, defeat the level 168 Judge of Yama, dodging the fire waves and using Protect from Melee.
- Forthos Ruins. Speak to Martin Holt, search the stone piles for the ROSE code (unique to each player), cut and squeeze through the vines and enter it on the panel.
- Settlement Ruins. Talk to Martin, kill the assassin, melt the ice chunk with fire bolt, read the notes and solve the statue panel puzzle at The Legless Faun.
- Molch temple. Talk to Kaht B'alam, fetch a lizardman egg from the swamp, then kill Xamphur (level 239) with Protect from Magic and search the northern table.
- Meet the lords. Visit all five house lords to gather support and receive the broken redirector from Lord Arceuus at Xeric's Lookout.
- The Council's End. Brew the shielding potion at Mount Karuulm, defeat the Barbarian Warlord, collect the declaration and Shayzien journal, then return to Xeric's Lookout.
Rewards
- 2 Quest points
- The Book of the Dead
- Two antique lamps giving 10,000 experience to any skill level 40 or above
- Ability to set your respawn point to Kourend Castle
- 24 new Arceuus spellbook spells
- The ability to fight Yama
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A Kingdom Divided FAQ
01What skills do I need for A Kingdom Divided?
54 Agility, 52 Thieving, 52 Woodcutting, 50 Herblore, 42 Mining, 38 Crafting and 35 Magic. None of these requirements can be boosted.
02Which quests must I complete first?
The five Great Kourend quests (The Depths of Despair, The Queen of Thieves, The Ascent of Arceuus, The Forsaken Tower and Tale of the Righteous), plus Client of Kourend and X Marks the Spot.
03What does A Kingdom Divided unlock?
The Book of the Dead, 24 Arceuus spellbook spells, two antique lamps, a Kourend Castle respawn point, and access to the Yama boss.
04How long does A Kingdom Divided take?
It is officially a Long quest, and the Xamphur fight plus travelling between the five house leaders accounts for most of the time.
05Which bosses do I fight in A Kingdom Divided?
The Judge of Yama (level 168, melee only), Xamphur (level 239, immune to Magic), level 132 assassins and a level 91 Barbarian Warlord.
06Do I need protection prayers for A Kingdom Divided?
43 Prayer for Protect from Magic and Protect from Melee is strongly recommended, as Xamphur attacks with Magic and the Judge of Yama only with Melee.
07Is A Kingdom Divided worth doing?
Yes. It is the finale of the Great Kourend storyline and unlocks the Book of the Dead, 24 Arceuus spells and the Yama boss, so it is a major account milestone.
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