Murder Mystery Quest Guide
OSRS Murder Mystery walkthrough, requirements and rewards
Updated September 2026
Murder Mystery is a short Novice detective quest with no requirements that rewards 3 Quest points, 1,406 Crafting experience and 2,000 coins.
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Overview
| Difficulty | Novice |
| Length | Short |
| Quest points | 3 |
| Series | None |
| Start point | Talk to any guard around the Sinclair Mansion, north of Seers' Village and Camelot. |
Requirements
This quest has no skill or quest requirements.
Items Needed
- Pot or pot of flour
Recommended
- 16 empty inventory spaces
- Weight-reducing clothing
Walkthrough
Video walkthrough by Slayermusiq1.
Rewards
- 3 Quest points
- 1,406 Crafting experience
- 2,000 coins
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Murder Mystery FAQ
01Are there any requirements for Murder Mystery?
No. Murder Mystery has no skill or quest requirements, though 16 empty inventory spaces are recommended.
02How do I find the murderer?
The colour of the criminal's thread tells you which two suspects' barrels to search. Dust their silver items and the dagger with flour and flypaper, then match the fingerprints.
03What does Murder Mystery reward?
3 Quest points, 1,406 Crafting experience and 2,000 coins.
04How long does Murder Mystery take?
It is a Novice, Short quest with no requirements; the main work is gathering evidence at the Sinclair Mansion and questioning suspects.
05Is Murder Mystery worth doing?
It gives 3 Quest points, 1,406 Crafting experience and 2,000 coins, and it is required for Recipe for Disaster and King's Ransom.
06What evidence do I need in Murder Mystery?
Collect four flypapers from the shed sacks, the pungent pot and criminal's dagger inside the mansion, and the criminal's thread from the smashed eastern window, then dust the matching silver items with flour.
07Can I identify the murderer in advance?
No, the murderer is random each playthrough. The colour of the criminal's thread tells you which two suspects' barrels to search so you can match fingerprints.
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Sources & methodology
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