Temple of Ikov Quest Guide
OSRS Temple of Ikov walkthrough, requirements and rewards
Updated September 2026
Temple of Ikov retrieves the Staff of Armadyl and rewards Ranged and Fletching experience plus the Armadyl pendant. It needs Thieving 42 and Ranged 40.
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Overview
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Length | Medium |
| Quest points | 1 |
| Series | Mahjarrat |
| Start point | Talk to Lucien at the Flying Horse Inn in the north-western corner of East Ardougne. |
Requirements
Skill Requirements
| Skill | Level |
|---|---|
| Thieving | 42 |
| Ranged | 40 (not boostable) |
Other Requirements
- Ability to defeat a level 84 Fire Warrior with Ranged
Items Needed
- Any bow capable of firing ice arrows (yew or better) or any thrown weapon
- 20 unnoted limpwurt roots
- Weight-reducing clothing to reach at least -1kg
Recommended
- Combat level 45
- Prayer 43 and prayer potions
- Ranged armour and an Ava's accumulator
Walkthrough
Video walkthrough by Slayermusiq1.
- Start the quest. Talk to Lucien at the Flying Horse Inn to get the Pendant of Lucien.
- Get the boots. Enter the temple south of the Ranging Guild, go west downstairs, slash the web and take the boots of lightness.
- Cross the lava bridge. Go through the north gate with the pendant equipped, cross the lava bridge under -1kg and take the lever from the large door.
- Open the south gate. Cross back and attach the lever to the bracket west of the ladder, pull it, then go through the south gate.
- Collect ice arrows. Search the chests along the icy path for ice arrows (about 16 with an Ava's device is enough).
- Kill the Fire Warrior. Search the lever for traps (42 Thieving), go west and north, then kill the Fire Warrior of Lesarkus with ice arrows using Protect from Magic.
- Meet Winelda. Give Winelda 20 unnoted limpwurt roots to be teleported across the lava, then optionally grab the shiny key.
- Choose a side. Push the north wall and pick the good path (kill Lucien) or the evil path (give Lucien the staff) to finish the quest.
Rewards
- 1 Quest point
- 10,500 Ranged experience
- 8,000 Fletching experience
- Armadyl pendant or the ability to keep the staff
- Pendant of Lucien and optional boots of lightness
- 5 Kudos at the Varrock Museum
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Temple of Ikov FAQ
01Can I do Temple of Ikov without Ranged 40?
Yes, the Ranged 40 requirement is bypassable by using darts or throwing knives against the Fire Warrior.
02Do I need to weigh -1kg?
Yes, you cannot cross the lava bridge unless your weight is -1kg or less. Boots of lightness reduce weight by 4.5kg.
03Which side should I pick in Temple of Ikov?
Both complete the quest. Siding with Lucien requires killing Guardians of Armadyl; the good path has you kill Lucien instead.
04What are the Temple of Ikov rewards?
1 Quest point, 10,500 Ranged and 8,000 Fletching experience, the Armadyl pendant, the Pendant of Lucien, and optional boots of lightness and a shiny key.
05How do I beat the Fire Warrior of Lesarkus?
He is level 84 and must be damaged with ice arrows or thrown weapons while using Protect from Magic. Search the chests on the icy path for ice arrows.
06How long does Temple of Ikov take?
It is a Medium quest with a lava bridge, an icy arrow-collecting section and the Fire Warrior fight.
07Any ironman tips for Temple of Ikov?
Ironmen cannot get a yew longbow easily at low levels, so using darts or throwing knives bypasses both the Ranged 40 requirement and the Fire Warrior's immunity.
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