Sea Slug Quest Guide
OSRS Sea Slug walkthrough, requirements and rewards
Updated September 2026
Sea Slug investigates the Fishing Platform and unlocks access to it, with Fishing experience and oyster pearls. It only needs Firemaking 30.
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Overview
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Length | Short |
| Quest points | 1 |
| Series | Temple Knight |
| Start point | Talk to Caroline just north of Witchaven. |
Requirements
Skill Requirements
| Skill | Level |
|---|---|
| Firemaking | 30 |
Items Needed
- Swamp paste
Recommended
- Small fishing net for an Ardougne Medium Diary task
- An unlit torch in case the quest torch is not received
Walkthrough
Video walkthrough by Slayermusiq1.
Rewards
- 1 Quest point
- 7,175 Fishing experience
- Access to the Fishing Platform
- Oyster pearls
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Sea Slug FAQ
01What do I need for Sea Slug?
Firemaking 30 (boostable) and a swamp paste given to Holgart.
02What does Sea Slug unlock?
Access to the Fishing Platform and the follow-up quest The Slug Menace.
03How do I light the torch in Sea Slug?
Use broken glass on damp sticks to dry them, then rub the dry sticks together to light the torch.
04How much Fishing experience does Sea Slug give?
7,175 Fishing experience and 1 Quest point.
05How long does Sea Slug take?
It is a Short quest with no combat, so it is mostly talking and a few simple item interactions.
06Where do I get swamp paste for Sea Slug?
Swamp paste can be made by cooking swamp tar with flour, bought from a Trader crewmember for 75 coins, from Rasolo for 60 coins, or from the Khazard General Store.
07What does Sea Slug lead to?
It starts the Temple Knight storyline and is required for the follow-up quest The Slug Menace.
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Sources & methodology
XP rates, requirements, and drop data in this guide are cross-checked against the OSRS Wiki and verified against in-game behaviour. Grand Exchange prices move daily, so treat GP/hr figures as estimates and confirm current prices with the OSRS Wiki price tracker before committing to a method.
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