Misthalin Mystery Quest Guide
OSRS Misthalin Mystery walkthrough, requirements and rewards
Updated September 2026
Misthalin Mystery is a free-to-play murder-mystery quest set in a spooky manor. It rewards three uncut gems and 600 Crafting experience.
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Overview
| Difficulty | Novice |
| Length | Short |
| Quest points | 1 |
| Series | None |
| Start point | Talk to Abigale or Hewey in the south-eastern corner of Lumbridge Swamp, near the fishing spots. |
Requirements
This quest has no skill or quest requirements.
Items Needed
- Bucket (obtainable during the quest)
- Tinderbox (obtainable during the quest)
- Knife (obtainable during the quest)
Recommended
- No combat is required
Walkthrough
Video walkthrough by Slayermusiq1.
Rewards
- 1 Quest point
- Uncut ruby
- Uncut emerald
- Uncut sapphire
- 600 Crafting experience
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Misthalin Mystery FAQ
01Do I need combat for Misthalin Mystery?
No. The quest is a puzzle-based murder mystery with no required combat; you only wield the killer's knife at the end.
02What does Misthalin Mystery reward?
1 Quest point, uncut ruby, emerald and sapphire gems, and 600 Crafting experience.
03What are the requirements for Misthalin Mystery?
There are no skill or quest requirements, and no combat is required. A bucket, tinderbox and knife are all obtained during the quest.
04Do I need to bring anything for Misthalin Mystery?
No. You can start empty-handed, since the bucket, tinderbox and knife are all found inside the manor.
05Do the riddle answers matter in Misthalin Mystery?
No. Dialogue choices during the cutscenes do not affect the outcome. The required actions are playing D-E-A-D on the piano and the gem order sapphire, diamond, zenyte, emerald, onyx, ruby.
06How long does Misthalin Mystery take?
It is a short quest, usually taking around 15 to 20 minutes to solve the riddles and confront the killer.
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Sources & methodology
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