Between a Rock... Quest Guide
OSRS Between a Rock... walkthrough, requirements and rewards
Updated September 2026
Between a Rock... unlocks the Arzinian gold mine and rewards a rune pickaxe and gold helmet. It needs 30 Defence, 40 Mining and 50 Smithing — all of which can be boosted — plus Dwarf Cannon and Fishing Contest.
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6 sections
Overview
| Difficulty | Experienced |
| Length | Medium |
| Quest points | 2 |
| Series | None |
| Start point | Talk to Dondakan the Dwarf at the Keldagrim south-west mine. |
Requirements
Skill Requirements
| Skill | Level |
|---|---|
| Defence | 30 |
| Mining | 40 |
| Smithing | 50 |
Quest Requirements
Other Requirements
- Ability to defeat a level 75-125 Arzinian Avatar
Items Needed
- A pickaxe
- 4 gold bars
- A hammer
- An ammo mould or double ammo mould
- About 830 coins for carts and the ferry
Recommended
- Combat level 50+
- Combat gear
- Falador teleport
- Combat bracelet
- Camelot teleport
- Ring of Charos(a)
- Amulet of glory
- Stamina potion
Walkthrough
Video walkthrough by Slayermusiq1.
Rewards
- 2 Quest points
- 5,000 Defence experience
- 5,000 Mining experience
- 5,000 Smithing experience
- A rune pickaxe
- A gold helmet
- Access to the Arzinian Mine
- Ability to teleport to Dondakan's rock with a ring of wealth
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Between a Rock... FAQ
01What skills do I need for Between a Rock...?
30 Defence, 40 Mining and 50 Smithing. Unlike most quest requirements, all three can be boosted.
02How much gold should I mine inside the rock?
Mine at least six gold ore or the Avatar regenerates. Mining 15 lowers its combat level from 125 to 75, and you only have eight minutes to mine and fight.
03What are the rewards for Between a Rock...?
2 Quest points, 5,000 Defence, 5,000 Mining and 5,000 Smithing experience, a rune pickaxe, a gold helmet and access to the Arzinian Mine.
04How long does Between a Rock... take?
It is a Medium-length Experienced quest, with most of the time spent collecting book pages and schematics around Keldagrim.
05Can I boost the skill requirements for Between a Rock...?
Yes. Unlike most quests, the 30 Defence, 40 Mining and 50 Smithing requirements can all be boosted.
06Is Between a Rock... worth doing?
Yes. It gives a free rune pickaxe, the gold helmet and access to the Arzinian gold mine, and it is required for several later quests and diaries.
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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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