The Giant Dwarf Quest Guide
OSRS The Giant Dwarf walkthrough, requirements and rewards
Updated September 2026
The Giant Dwarf is an Intermediate medium quest that rewards 2,500 Mining experience and 2,500 Smithing experience. It requires 12 Crafting, 16 Firemaking, 33 Magic, 14 Thieving.
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Overview
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Length | Medium |
| Quest points | 2 |
| Series | Red Axe |
| Start point | Talk to the Dwarven Boatman by the underground River Kelda, accessible through the Keldagrim entrance east of Rellekka, in the cave beyond the statues. |
Requirements
Skill Requirements
| Skill | Level |
|---|---|
| Crafting | 12 |
| Firemaking | 16 |
| Magic | 33 |
| Thieving | 14 |
Items Needed
- 200 coins for the clothes
- Means to cast Telekinetic Grab (air and law rune)
- Logs (most logs will work, however, arctic pine, redwood & coloured logs do not work)
- Tinderbox
- Coal (obtainable during the quest with 30 Mining)
- Iron bar
- 3 cut sapphires
- Various ores and bars (mostly obtainable during the quest, see below)
- Redberry pie
Recommended
- Fast travel to several locations
- Keldagrim, east of Rellekka (Fairy rings to, Enchanted Lyre, Rellekka teleport or Teleport to House if your house is in Rellekka)
- Mudskipper Point (Fairy rings to, Rat Pits grouping teleport to Port Sarim, Rimmington teleport or Teleport to House if your house is in Rimmington)
- Varrock, if you have not yet met Thurgo in The Knight's Sword (Varrock teleport, Chronicle, ring of wealth to the Grand Exchange or combat bracelet to the Champions' Guild)
- Stamina or energy potions
- About 10 of each of the following items in your bank, which may or may not be necessary for the timed delivery tasks;
- Clay (not soft clay)
- Copper ore
- Tin ore
- Iron ore
- Silver ore
- Gold ore
- Mithril ore
- Coal
- Bronze bar
- Iron bar
- Silver bar
- Gold bar
- Steel bar
- Mithril bar
- Alternatively, you can gather all these materials, except clay, during the quest with 50 Smithing, and either about 5000 coins or a pickaxe and 55 Mining.
- H.A.M. Robes (Optional)
Walkthrough
Video walkthrough by Slayermusiq1.
Rewards
- 2,500 Mining experience
- 2,500 Smithing experience
- 2,500 Crafting experience
- 1,500 Magic experience
- 1,500 Thieving experience
- 1,500 Firemaking experience
- Ability to do more delivery tasks for the director whose company you joined in exchange for coins.
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The Giant Dwarf FAQ
01What are the requirements for The Giant Dwarf?
12 Crafting, 16 Firemaking, 33 Magic, 14 Thieving.
02What items do I need for The Giant Dwarf?
200 coins for the clothes, Means to cast Telekinetic Grab (air and law rune), Logs (most logs will work, however, arctic pine, redwood & coloured logs do not work), Tinderbox, Coal (obtainable during the quest with 30 Mining), Iron bar, 3 cut sapphires, Various ores and bars (mostly obtainable during the quest, see below), Redberry pie.
03What are the rewards for The Giant Dwarf?
2,500 Mining experience; 2,500 Smithing experience; 2,500 Crafting experience; 1,500 Magic experience; 1,500 Thieving experience; 1,500 Firemaking experience; Ability to do more delivery tasks for the director whose company you joined in exchange for coins.
04How long does The Giant Dwarf take?
The Giant Dwarf is rated Intermediate difficulty and medium in length.
05How many delivery tasks must I do in The Giant Dwarf?
You need 100 points for the company you join; ore deliveries give 20 points each and bar errands give 12, so roughly five ore runs plus the director's tasks. You can decline a task and ask the secretary for a different one.
06Can I change company in The Giant Dwarf?
Progress is not shared between companies, so only do tasks for one. Joining the Purple Pewter while wearing three or more pieces of H.A.M. robes gives a 20-point headstart.
07What does The Giant Dwarf unlock?
It is required for Another Slice of H.A.M. and Forgettable Tale..., and unlocks extra paid delivery tasks for the company you joined.
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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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