Scorpion Catcher Quest Guide
OSRS Scorpion Catcher walkthrough, requirements and rewards
Updated September 2026
Scorpion Catcher rewards Strength experience and lets Thormac turn battlestaves into mystic staves. It needs Prayer 31 and Alfred Grimhand's Barcrawl.
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Overview
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Length | Short |
| Quest points | 1 |
| Series | None |
| Start point | Talk to Thormac at the top floor of the Sorcerer's Tower, south-east of the Ranging Guild. |
Requirements
Skill Requirements
| Skill | Level |
|---|---|
| Prayer | 31 (not boostable) |
Quest Requirements
- Alfred Grimhand's Barcrawl
Other Requirements
- Ability to run past level 172 black demons and level 64 poison spiders
Items Needed
- Dusty key (obtainable during the quest) or Agility 70
Recommended
- Combat level 40
- Anti-dragon shield and antifire potion
- Antipoison, armour and food
Walkthrough
Video walkthrough by Slayermusiq1.
Rewards
- 1 Quest point
- 6,625 Strength experience
- Ability to have Thormac turn a battlestaff into a mystic staff for 40,000 coins
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Scorpion Catcher FAQ
01Why can't I catch the Taverley scorpion?
You must first speak to a Seer in Seers' Village before the Taverley Dungeon scorpion becomes accessible.
02How do I get a dusty key for Scorpion Catcher?
Kill the level 47 Jailer in the Black Knights' Base, talk to Velrak, or pick up the spawn deep in Taverley Dungeon.
03What does Scorpion Catcher unlock?
Thormac can convert battlestaves into mystic staves for 40,000 coins.
04What are the Scorpion Catcher requirements?
Prayer 31 (not boostable) and Alfred Grimhand's Barcrawl completed, plus the ability to run past level 172 black demons and level 64 poison spiders.
05How much Strength experience does Scorpion Catcher give?
6,625 Strength experience and 1 Quest point.
06Where are the three scorpions in Scorpion Catcher?
In Taverley Dungeon south of the Agility shortcut, in the Barbarian Outpost Agility course building, and on the top floor of Edgeville Monastery.
07How long does Scorpion Catcher take?
It is a Short quest, but the Taverley Dungeon trip is dangerous at low levels because of the black demons.
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Sources & methodology
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