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.
- Talk to Sigmund on the of. Talk to Sigmund on the of the Lumbridge Castle. Ask the following people about what happened in the cellar. You can stop when one mentions a goblin in the basement. Duke Horacio ( if started Dragon Slayer) Cook ( if started Recipe for Disaster) Hans
- Father Aereck. Father Aereck Bob Gee or Donie Talk to Duke Horacio again. ( if started Dragon Slayer) Climb-down the trapdoor in the kitchen on the.
- Use your pickaxe on the rubble. Use your pickaxe on the rubble in the basement and climb through the hole. Light your light source and grab the brooch which sits on the floor about 10 steps into cave. Show the brooch to the duke. or or Go to the Varrock Palace library in Varrock. Talk to Reldo. or if not started shield of Arrav
- Search the northern bookcase on the. Search the northern bookcase on the west wall for goblin symbol book. Read through the book. Go to Goblin Village and talk to the generals, and mediate for them until you learn goblin emotes. Go back to the Lumbridge Castle cellar and follow the map in the image on this page through the caves. Don't stray from it! (Clicking on the minimap also auto-paths the correct path) At the end of the cave talk to Mistag, and...
- Talk to Mistag then let him. Talk to Mistag then let him take you back to Lumbridge. Talk to the duke. He won't believe you. or Pickpocket Sigmund and unlock his chest in the other room to find some HAM robes. Keep them for Death to the Dorgeshuun. Go to the HAM lair west of Lumbridge Castle. Pick the lock on the trapdoor and enter the lair.
- Search the crate south of the. Search the crate south of the ladder to find the stolen silverware. Bring the silverware to the Duke. He will fire Sigmund and give you a signed peace treaty. Go into the basement again. Follow Kazgar to travel to Mistag. Talk to Mistag, with the peace treaty in your inventory, and a cutscene will play.
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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