A Porcine of Interest Quest Guide
OSRS A Porcine of Interest walkthrough, requirements and rewards
Updated September 2026
A Porcine of Interest unlocks sourhog Slayer tasks and reinforced goggles in a very short Novice quest. It has no requirements and only needs a rope and a knife.
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Overview
| Difficulty | Novice |
| Length | Very Short |
| Quest points | 1 |
| Series | None |
| Start point | Read the notice board behind Fortunato's Wine Shop in Draynor Village. |
Requirements
Other Requirements
- Ability to defeat a level 37 Sourhog
Items Needed
- Rope
- Knife or slash weapon (not a whip or claws)
Recommended
- Combat level 20+
- Stamina or energy potions
- Combat equipment and some food
- Amulet of glory
- Explorer's ring 2 or above
Walkthrough
Video walkthrough by Slayermusiq1.
Rewards
- 1 Quest point
- 5,000 coins
- 1,000 Slayer experience
- 30 Slayer reward points
- Access to Sourhog Cave and sourhog Slayer tasks
- Reinforced goggles added to existing slayer helmets
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A Porcine of Interest FAQ
01What do I need for A Porcine of Interest?
A rope and a knife or slash weapon (not a whip or claws). The quest has no skill or quest requirements.
02What is the Sourhog resistant to?
The level 37 Sourhog is resistant to slash and magic, so bring gear that can handle it along with some food.
03What are the rewards for A Porcine of Interest?
1 Quest point, 5,000 coins, 1,000 Slayer experience, 30 Slayer reward points, access to sourhog Slayer tasks and reinforced goggles.
04How long does A Porcine of Interest take?
It is a Very Short quest and only takes a few minutes once you have a rope and a knife or slash weapon.
05What do the reinforced goggles do?
They let you damage the Sourhog and are added to an existing slayer helmet, and they also allow sourhog Slayer tasks to be assigned.
06Is A Porcine of Interest worth doing?
Yes. It is very quick, gives 30 Slayer reward points and unlocks sourhog tasks plus reinforced goggles that upgrade a slayer helmet.
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Sources & methodology
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