Merlin's Crystal Quest Guide
OSRS Merlin's Crystal walkthrough, requirements and rewards
Updated September 2026
Merlin's Crystal is a short quest with no requirements that rewards the sword Excalibur, needed for Holy Grail. It also gives 6 Quest points and a 1,000 experience antique lamp.
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Overview
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Length | Short |
| Quest points | 6 |
| Series | Camelot |
| Start point | Talk to King Arthur in Camelot. |
Requirements
This quest has no skill or quest requirements.
Items Needed
- Bread
- Tinderbox
- Bucket of wax (obtainable during the quest with insect repellent or a Beekeeper's outfit)
- Bat bones (obtainable during the quest)
Recommended
- Combat level 20
- Stamina or energy potions
- Fast travel to Camelot, Falador, Varrock, Taverley and Port Sarim
Walkthrough
Video walkthrough by Slayermusiq1.
Rewards
- 6 Quest points
- Excalibur (required for Holy Grail)
- 5 Kudos and an antique lamp worth 1,000 experience from Historian Minas
- The title of Honorary Knight of the Round Table
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Merlin's Crystal FAQ
01Are there any requirements for Merlin's Crystal?
No. Merlin's Crystal has no skill or quest requirements.
02What does Merlin's Crystal reward?
6 Quest points, the sword Excalibur needed for Holy Grail, and a 1,000 experience antique lamp. It also gives the Honorary Knight title.
03What are the magic words in Merlin's Crystal?
The magic words are 'Snarthon Candtrick Termanto', spoken while standing on the ritual star with the black candle lit and bat bones dropped.
04How long does Merlin's Crystal take?
It is an Intermediate, Short quest with no requirements, but the 6 Quest points and the sword Excalibur make it well worth doing.
05How do I get the black candle in Merlin's Crystal?
After talking to the candle maker in Catherby twice, you can buy a black candle from him. You need it to free Merlin, along with a tinderbox and bat bones.
06Do I need 20 Attack for Merlin's Crystal?
No. You only need to defeat Sir Mordred (level 39); to free Merlin, use Excalibur on the giant crystal rather than needing an Attack level.
07What does Merlin's Crystal unlock?
It gives the sword Excalibur and is required for Holy Grail and Heroes' Quest. It also gives 6 Quest points and 5 Kudos from Historian Minas.
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Sources & methodology
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