Shades of Mort'ton Quest Guide
OSRS Shades of Mort'ton walkthrough, requirements and rewards
Updated September 2026
Shades of Mort'ton cures the afflicted town and unlocks the Shades of Mort'ton minigame. It needs Priest in Peril and Crafting 20, Herblore 15 and Firemaking 5.
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6 sections
Overview
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Length | Short |
| Quest points | 3 |
| Series | None |
| Start point | Search the shelf in the southern-western house of Mort'ton. |
Requirements
Skill Requirements
| Skill | Level |
|---|---|
| Crafting | 20 |
| Herblore | 15 |
| Firemaking | 5 |
Quest Requirements
Other Requirements
- Ability to defeat 5 level 40 Loar Shades
- Access to Mort'ton
Items Needed
- 1000+ coins
- 2 tarromin potion (unf) or 2 vials of water and 2 tarromins
- 2 ashes
- Tinderbox and logs or an axe
- 1 hammer (a Flamtaer hammer is recommended)
Recommended
- Combat level 25 with armour and food
- 1-4 Flamtaer bracelets
- 11 free inventory slots
Walkthrough
Video walkthrough by Slayermusiq1.
Rewards
- 3 Quest points
- 2,000 Herblore experience
- 2,000 Crafting experience
- Ability to play the Shades of Mort'ton minigame and use its teleport
- 335 extra Herblore experience if you take the diary to the Varrock Apothecary
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Shades of Mort'ton FAQ
01What are the Shades of Mort'ton requirements?
Priest in Peril, Crafting 20, Herblore 15 and Firemaking 5, plus access to Mort'ton.
02How do I make Serum 207?
Clean a tarromin into a vial of water, then add ashes. You need two doses for the quest.
03What if nobody else is doing the minigame?
A Flamtaer hammer and Flamtaer bracelets are recommended because a regular hammer cannot build the temple alone.
04What are the Shades of Mort'ton rewards?
3 Quest points, 2,000 Herblore and 2,000 Crafting experience, and access to the Shades of Mort'ton minigame and its teleport.
05How long does Shades of Mort'ton take?
It is a Short quest, but rebuilding the temple can take a while if the minigame area is unpopulated.
06Is there a bonus reward in Shades of Mort'ton?
Yes. Taking the Diary of Herbi Flax to the Apothecary in Varrock after the quest grants an extra 335 Herblore experience, once.
07What combat is needed for Shades of Mort'ton?
You must defeat five level 40 Loar Shades and survive while rebuilding the temple, so bring armour and food.
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Sources & methodology
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