The Lost Tribe Quest Guide
OSRS The Lost Tribe walkthrough, requirements and rewards
Updated September 2026
The Lost Tribe is an Intermediate short quest that rewards 3,000 Mining experience and The ability to use the Goblin Bow and Goblin Salute emotes. It requires 13 Agility, 13 Thieving, 17 Mining.
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Overview
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Length | Short |
| Quest points | 1 |
| Series | Dorgeshuun |
| Start point | Talk to Sigmund in Lumbridge Castle. |
Requirements
Skill Requirements
| Skill | Level |
|---|---|
| Agility | 13 |
| Thieving | 13 |
| Mining | 17 |
Quest Requirements
Items Needed
- Pickaxe
- Light source (Note: Candles, torches, and oil lamps can cause swamp gas explosions if going off-route, and need a tinderbox to stay lit)
Recommended
- Fast travel to Varrock, Falador, Lumbridge, and Mind Altar Teleport (teleport spells or tablets)
- Lockpick for the H.A.M. Hideout if Thieving is low.
- Stamina potion if below 70 Agility
Walkthrough
Video walkthrough by Slayermusiq1.
Rewards
- 3,000 Mining experience
- The ability to use the Goblin Bow and Goblin Salute emotes
- Access to the Dorgesh-Kaan mine
- A ring of life
- Access to Nardok's Bone Weapon's store where players can purchase the Dorgeshuun crossbow, bone bolts and other bone weapons.
- A mining helmet from giving the brooch back to Mistag.
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The Lost Tribe FAQ
01What are the requirements for The Lost Tribe?
13 Agility, 13 Thieving, 17 Mining. Completion of Goblin Diplomacy, Rune Mysteries.
02What items do I need for The Lost Tribe?
Pickaxe, Light source (Note: Candles, torches, and oil lamps can cause swamp gas explosions if going off-route, and need a tinderbox to stay lit).
03What are the rewards for The Lost Tribe?
3,000 Mining experience; The ability to use the Goblin Bow and Goblin Salute emotes; Access to the Dorgesh-Kaan mine; A ring of life; Access to Nardok's Bone Weapon's store where players can purchase the Dorgeshuun crossbow, bone bolts and other bone weapons.; A mining helmet from giving the brooch back to Mistag.
04How long does The Lost Tribe take?
The Lost Tribe is rated Intermediate difficulty and short in length.
05Are The Lost Tribe requirements boostable?
Yes - 13 Agility, 13 Thieving and 17 Mining are all boostable.
06What does The Lost Tribe unlock?
It unlocks the Goblin Bow and Goblin Salute emotes, the Dorgesh-Kaan mine and Nardok's bone weapon shop, and is required for Death to the Dorgeshuun and Wanted!.
07What should I watch out for in The Lost Tribe?
Bring a light source for the Dorgesh-Kaan caves; candles, torches and oil lamps can trigger swamp gas explosions off-route, so a bullseye lantern is safer.
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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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