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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6 sections
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.
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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Sources & methodology
XP rates, requirements, and drop data in this guide are cross-checked against the OSRS Wiki and verified against in-game behaviour. Grand Exchange prices move daily, so treat GP/hr figures as estimates and confirm current prices with the OSRS Wiki price tracker before committing to a method.
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