The Golem Quest Guide
OSRS The Golem walkthrough, requirements and rewards
Updated September 2026
The Golem is an Intermediate short quest that rewards 1,000 Thieving experience and 1,000 Crafting experience. It requires 20 Crafting, 25 Thieving.
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Overview
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Length | Short |
| Quest points | 1 |
| Series | None |
| Start point | Talk to the clay golem in the ruins of Uzer, east of the Shantay Pass in the Kharidian Desert. |
Requirements
Skill Requirements
| Skill | Level |
|---|---|
| Crafting | 20 |
| Thieving | 25 |
Items Needed
- Vial
- Pestle and mortar
- Papyrus (can be bought from Ali Morrisane for 10gp)
- 4 soft clay (or a bracelet of clay and a pickaxe to mine north-west of the ruins)
- Phoenix feather (can be obtained north-west of the ruins)
- Means to enter the desert (such as the Shantay pass, Teleport tablets or scrolls, Fairy rings or the Pharaoh's sceptre)
Recommended
- Protective clothing for the desert heat (Desert boots, Desert robe, Desert shirt)
- Waterskins
- Stamina or energy potions
- Fast travel to several locations:
- Uzer to start the quest plus one additional trip - necklace of passage to Eagles' Eyrie or fairy ring
- Digsite (1 trip) - digsite pendant, Digsite Teleport or gnome glider
- Varrock Museum (1 trip) - Varrock Teleport
- Hammer and chisel to remove gems from the throne
- Equipment to complete several optional Achievement Diary tasks:
- A pickaxe for an easy Desert Diary task to mine clay
- A woodcutting axe for a medium Desert Diary to cut a Teak tree with 35 Woodcutting
- A bird snare for an easy Desert Diary task to catch a golden warbler with
Walkthrough
Video walkthrough by Slayermusiq1.
Rewards
- 1,000 Thieving experience
- 1,000 Crafting experience
- 2 cut rubies, emeralds, and sapphires (collect these by using a chisel and hammer on the throne)
- Unlock the carpet ride from Shantay Pass to Uzer
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The Golem FAQ
01What are the requirements for The Golem?
20 Crafting, 25 Thieving.
02What items do I need for The Golem?
Vial, Pestle and mortar, Papyrus (can be bought from Ali Morrisane for 10gp), 4 soft clay (or a bracelet of clay and a pickaxe to mine north-west of the ruins), Phoenix feather (can be obtained north-west of the ruins), Means to enter the desert (such as the Shantay pass, Teleport tablets or scrolls, Fairy rings or the Pharaoh's sceptre).
03What are the rewards for The Golem?
1,000 Thieving experience; 1,000 Crafting experience; 2 cut rubies, emeralds, and sapphires (collect these by using a chisel and hammer on the throne); Unlock the carpet ride from Shantay Pass to Uzer.
04How long does The Golem take?
The Golem is rated Intermediate difficulty and short in length.
05Are The Golem requirements boostable?
Yes - 20 Crafting and 25 Thieving are both boostable, and the quest has no combat at all.
06What does The Golem unlock?
It unlocks the Shantay Pass to Uzer carpet ride and is required for Shadow of the Storm, Recipe for Disaster and the Medium Desert Diary.
07What extra loot can I get from The Golem?
After the quest you can use a chisel and hammer on the throne to obtain 2 cut rubies, 2 cut emeralds and 2 cut sapphires, on top of 1,000 Crafting and Thieving experience.
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Sources & methodology
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