The Ides of Milk Quest Guide
OSRS The Ides of Milk walkthrough, requirements and rewards
Updated September 2026
The Ides of Milk is a comedy quest about a prize bull. It rewards access to the Brutus cow boss and a Cowbell amulet.
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Overview
| Difficulty | Novice |
| Length | Short |
| Quest points | 1 |
| Series | None |
| Start point | Talk to Cassius by the Lumbridge pond. |
Requirements
This quest has no skill or quest requirements.
Items Needed
No items are required.
Recommended
- Combat level 15
Walkthrough
Video walkthrough by Slayermusiq1.
Rewards
- 1 Quest point
- Access to Brutus, the cow boss
- Cowbell amulet from Gillie Groats
- A magic lamp granting 1,000 experience in any combat skill
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The Ides of Milk FAQ
01Can Brutus kill me in The Ides of Milk?
No. Its normal attacks cannot kill you during the quest, but its special attacks can hit up to 19 and cannot be prayed against, so dodge when it snorts or growls.
02What does The Ides of Milk reward?
1 Quest point, access to the Brutus cow boss, and additional rewards from Gillie Groats including a Cowbell amulet and a 1,000 XP magic lamp.
03What are the requirements for The Ides of Milk?
There are no skill or quest requirements and no items are needed. Combat level 15 is recommended for the Brutus fight.
04How do I avoid Brutus's attacks in The Ides of Milk?
When Brutus snorts, step two tiles sideways or one tile backwards; when he growls, step two tiles sideways. Moving avoids the special attacks entirely.
05Can ironmen fight Brutus in The Ides of Milk?
Yes. The quest needs no bought items, and Brutus is a repeatable free-to-play boss unlocked by completing it.
06How long does The Ides of Milk take?
It is a short quest, usually taking around 15 to 20 minutes including the Brutus fight.
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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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