A Taste of Hope Quest Guide
OSRS A Taste of Hope walkthrough, requirements and rewards
Updated September 2026
A Taste of Hope continues the Myreque storyline and rewards the Ivandis flail and Drakan's medallion. It needs five non-boostable skills and ends with the level 233 Ranis Drakan, who can only be harmed by the Ivandis flail.
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Overview
| Difficulty | Experienced |
| Length | Medium |
| Quest points | 1 |
| Series | Myreque |
| Start point | Talk to Garth in Ver Sinhaza by the entrance to the Theatre of Blood. |
Requirements
Skill Requirements
| Skill | Level |
|---|---|
| Crafting | 48 (not boostable) |
| Agility | 45 (not boostable) |
| Attack | 40 (not boostable) |
| Herblore | 40 (not boostable) |
| Slayer | 38 (not boostable) |
Quest Requirements
- Darkness of Hallowvale
- In Aid of the Myreque
- In Search of the Myreque
- Nature Spirit
- Priest in Peril
- The Restless Ghost
Other Requirements
- Ability to defeat the Abomination (level 149) and Ranis Drakan (level 233)
Items Needed
- 1,000 coins (more if taking Andras' boat)
- Knife or sickle
- Emerald
- Chisel
- 3 air runes and 1 cosmic rune, or an enchant emerald or jade tablet
- Rod of Ivandis (obtained during the quest)
- Pestle and mortar (obtained during the quest)
- Weapons and armour
Recommended
- Combat level 70+
- Pickaxe
- Stamina potion and weight-reducing clothing
- Explorer's ring
- Restore or super restore potion
- Morytania legs 3 or 4
Walkthrough
Video walkthrough by Slayermusiq1.
Rewards
- 1 Quest point
- Ivandis flail
- Drakan's medallion
- Tome of experience granting 2,500 experience to three skills of your choice (level 35+)
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A Taste of Hope FAQ
01What skills do I need for A Taste of Hope?
48 Crafting, 45 Agility, 40 Attack, 40 Herblore and 38 Slayer — none can be boosted. Around 60+ melee stats and 43 Prayer are recommended for the boss.
02Can Ranis Drakan be safespotted?
No, and he can only be harmed by the Ivandis flail. Move away when he throws blood bombs and use Protect from Melee during the final phase.
03What are the rewards for A Taste of Hope?
1 Quest point, the Ivandis flail, Drakan's medallion and a tome of experience granting 2,500 experience to three skills of your choice (level 35+).
04How long does A Taste of Hope take?
It is a Medium-length quest, but the Ranis Drakan fight and preparing the blood potion can add time.
05Can I do A Taste of Hope at a low level?
The non-boostable skill requirements set a hard minimum, and Ranis Drakan can only be harmed by the Ivandis flail, so low-combat players should train before attempting it.
06Is A Taste of Hope worth doing?
Yes. Drakan's medallion gives fast teleports around Morytania, the Ivandis flail helps against vampyres, and the quest is required for A Night at the Theatre.
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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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