Defender of Varrock Quest Guide
OSRS Defender of Varrock walkthrough, requirements and rewards
Updated September 2026
Defender of Varrock continues the Mahjarrat storyline and unlocks Zemouregal's Base plus a 5,000 XP antique lamp. It needs 55 Smithing and 52 Hunter, neither boostable, and eight quests.
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Overview
| Difficulty | Experienced |
| Length | Medium |
| Quest points | 2 |
| Series | Mahjarrat |
| Start point | Talk to Elias White in the Jolly Boar Inn. |
Requirements
Skill Requirements
| Skill | Level |
|---|---|
| Smithing | 55 (not boostable) |
| Hunter | 52 (not boostable) |
Quest Requirements
- Shield of Arrav
- Temple of Ikov
- Below Ice Mountain
- Family Crest
- Garden of Tranquillity
- Creature of Fenkenstrain
- Priest in Peril
- The Restless Ghost
- What Lies Below
- Rune Mysteries
- Romeo & Juliet
- Demon Slayer
Other Requirements
- Ability to defeat armoured zombies (level 85) and Chaos Golems (level 70)
Items Needed
- Chaos core (obtained during the quest)
- Barronite deposit or a pickaxe to mine one
Recommended
- Combat level 65+
- Ring of the elements or Lumberyard teleport
- Mind Altar teleport or Lassar teleport
- Multiple Varrock teleports
- 43 Prayer for Protect from Melee
- Salve amulet
- Food and prayer potions
Walkthrough
Video walkthrough by Slayermusiq1.
Rewards
- 2 Quest points
- 15,000 Smithing experience
- 15,000 Hunter experience
- Access to Zemouregal's Base
- 5 Kudos and a 5,000 XP antique lamp from Historian Minas
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Defender of Varrock FAQ
01What skills do I need for Defender of Varrock?
55 Smithing and 52 Hunter, neither of which can be boosted, plus eight quests including Shield of Arrav, Temple of Ikov and Family Crest.
02Who is the true descendant of Arrav's bloodline?
It is randomised per player, but after testing the elders you learn the last true descendant married into the Fitzharmon family, leading you to Dimintheis in south-east Varrock.
03What are the rewards for Defender of Varrock?
2 Quest points, 15,000 Smithing and 15,000 Hunter experience, access to Zemouregal's Base, plus 5 Kudos and a 5,000 XP antique lamp.
04How long does Defender of Varrock take?
It is a Medium-length Experienced quest, with a lot of travel between Varrock, Camdozaal and Zemouregal's Base.
05Are the Defender of Varrock requirements boostable?
No. The 55 Smithing and 52 Hunter requirements cannot be boosted.
06Is Defender of Varrock worth doing?
Yes. It grants large Smithing and Hunter experience rewards and continues the Mahjarrat storyline.
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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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