Recruitment Drive Quest Guide
OSRS Recruitment Drive walkthrough, requirements and rewards
Updated September 2026
Recruitment Drive joins the Temple Knights and unlocks initiate armour plus the Gaze of Saradomin respawn. It needs Black Knights' Fortress and Druidic Ritual.
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Overview
| Difficulty | Novice |
| Length | Short |
| Quest points | 1 |
| Series | Temple Knight |
| Start point | Talk to Sir Amik Varze on the top floor of the White Knights' Castle's western tower in Falador. |
Requirements
Quest Requirements
Other Requirements
- An empty inventory with no items worn for the tests
- Ability to defeat Sir Leye (level 20)
Items Needed
No items are required.
Recommended
- Combat level 10 and Strength 5
Walkthrough
Video walkthrough by Slayermusiq1.
Rewards
- 1 Quest point
- 1,000.5 Prayer, Herblore and Agility experience
- 3,000 coins
- Access to initiate armour (free sallet)
- The Gaze of Saradomin respawn option in Falador
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Recruitment Drive FAQ
01What are the Recruitment Drive requirements?
Black Knights' Fortress and Druidic Ritual, plus an empty inventory and no worn items for the tests.
02Can I use Prayer against Sir Leye?
Yes, Prayer is allowed in the Sir Leye fight and you are given a steel warhammer to use.
03What does Recruitment Drive unlock?
Initiate armour, the Gaze of Saradomin Falador respawn, and membership of the Temple Knights.
04How much experience does Recruitment Drive give?
1,000.5 experience each in Prayer, Herblore and Agility, plus 3,000 coins and 1 Quest point.
05How long does Recruitment Drive take?
It is a Short novice quest. The puzzle rooms are random, but you only need to pass five of the seven tests.
06What do I need to bring to Recruitment Drive?
Nothing. The tests require an empty inventory with no items worn, and a steel warhammer is provided for the Sir Leye fight.
07Is Recruitment Drive risky for hardcore ironmen?
Yes. Hardcore Ironmen will lose their status if they die to Sir Leye, although Prayer is allowed in the fight.
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