Roving Elves Quest Guide
OSRS Roving Elves walkthrough, requirements and rewards
Updated September 2026
Roving Elves rewards a crystal bow or crystal shield and the ability to wield them. It follows Regicide and Waterfall Quest and needs Agility 56.
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6 sections
Overview
| Difficulty | Experienced |
| Length | Short |
| Quest points | 1 |
| Series | Elf |
| Start point | Talk to Islwyn inside the elven woods of Isafdar. |
Requirements
Skill Requirements
| Skill | Level |
|---|---|
| Agility | 56 |
Quest Requirements
Other Requirements
- Ability to defeat a level 84 Moss Guardian unarmed with heavy restrictions
Items Needed
- Glarial's pebble (obtainable during the quest)
- Key (obtainable during the quest)
- Spade
- Rope
Recommended
- Combat level 60
- Antipoison and food
- Protection prayers and a ring of recoil for the Moss Guardian
Walkthrough
Video walkthrough by Slayermusiq1.
Rewards
- 1 Quest point
- 10,000 Strength experience
- Ability to wield the crystal shield and crystal bow
- A crystal shield or crystal bow with 500 charges
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Roving Elves FAQ
01What can I choose as the Roving Elves reward?
Either a crystal shield or a crystal bow, each with 500 charges.
02Do I need to have kept Glarial's pebble from Waterfall Quest?
You can retrieve another from the Tree Gnome Village dungeon if you no longer have it.
03Can the Moss Guardian be flinched?
Yes, the Moss Guardian must be fought unarmed with restrictions but can be flinched.
04What are the Roving Elves requirements?
Regicide and Waterfall Quest, plus 56 Agility (or a charter ship to the elven woods) and the ability to defeat a level 84 enemy with restricted gear.
05What are the Roving Elves rewards?
1 Quest point, 10,000 Strength experience, and a crystal bow or crystal shield with 500 charges, plus the ability to wield them.
06How hard is the Moss Guardian in Roving Elves?
It is level 84 and must be fought with restricted gear, effectively unarmed, but it can be flinched. Rings of recoil and Protect from Melee help.
07Should I pick the crystal bow or crystal shield?
It is a personal choice. The bow needs 70 Ranged and the shield needs 70 Defence, and both require 50 Agility.
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Sources & methodology
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