Below Ice Mountain Quest Guide
OSRS Below Ice Mountain walkthrough, requirements and rewards
Updated September 2026
Below Ice Mountain reunites Willow's old crew to break into the Ruins of Camdozaal. It unlocks the Camdozaal dungeon, the Flex emote, and the ability to make steak sandwiches.
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Overview
| Difficulty | Novice |
| Length | Short |
| Quest points | 1 |
| Series | None |
| Start point | Talk to Willow on the path south of Ice Mountain, north of Falador. |
Requirements
Other Requirements
- 16 Quest points to start
Items Needed
- Cooked meat
- Bread
- Knife
- Beer (or another ale)
Recommended
- Combat level 15
- Armour and some food
- Pickaxe and 10 Mining (boostable) to defeat the Ancient Guardian without combat
- Fast travel to Falador, Varrock and Edgeville
Walkthrough
Video walkthrough by Slayermusiq1.
Rewards
- 1 Quest point
- 2,000 coins
- Access to the Ruins of Camdozaal
- Flex emote
- Ability to make a steak sandwich
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Below Ice Mountain FAQ
01What are the requirements for Below Ice Mountain?
You need 16 Quest points to start. There are no skill requirements, though 10 Mining (boostable) lets you defeat the Ancient Guardian by mining the pillars.
02What does Below Ice Mountain unlock?
It unlocks the Ruins of Camdozaal, the Flex emote, and the ability to make steak sandwiches.
03Do I have to fight the Ancient Guardian in Below Ice Mountain?
No. With a pickaxe and 10 Mining (boostable) you can destroy the four structural pillars in the corners, which kills the level 25 Ancient Guardian without combat.
04What combat level do I need for Below Ice Mountain?
Combat level 15 is recommended. The only enemy is the level 25 Ancient Guardian, which can be skipped entirely with 10 Mining.
05Can ironmen complete Below Ice Mountain?
Yes. The cooked meat, bread, knife and beer are all obtainable in free-to-play, and ironmen can mine the pillars to avoid the fight.
06How long does Below Ice Mountain take?
It is officially a Short quest, typically completed in well under an hour even at a low level.
07What is Below Ice Mountain required for?
It is required for Desert Treasure II - The Fallen Empire and Defender of Varrock.
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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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