The Restless Ghost Quest Guide
OSRS The Restless Ghost walkthrough, requirements and rewards
Updated September 2026
The Restless Ghost lays a Lumbridge graveyard spirit to rest. It rewards the Ghostspeak amulet and 1,125 Prayer experience.
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Overview
| Difficulty | Novice |
| Length | Short |
| Quest points | 1 |
| Series | None |
| Start point | Talk to Father Aereck in the chapel south-east of Lumbridge Castle. |
Requirements
Other Requirements
- Capable of killing or running away from a level 13 skeleton
Items Needed
No items are required.
Recommended
- Combat level 10
- Fast travel to the Wizard's Tower and Lumbridge
Walkthrough
Video walkthrough by Slayermusiq1.
- Start the quest. Talk to Father Aereck in the Lumbridge church and agree to help with the ghost.
- Get the ghostspeak amulet. Talk to Father Urhney in the hut west of Lumbridge Swamp, then equip the amulet he gives you.
- Talk to the ghost. Open the coffin in the small room in the Lumbridge graveyard and talk to the ghost.
- Get the skull. Climb down to the Wizards' Tower basement, search the altar for the ghost's skull, and leave the level 13 skeleton if it appears.
- Finish the quest. Return to the graveyard and use the skull on the open coffin.
Rewards
- 1 Quest point
- 1,125 Prayer experience
- Ghostspeak amulet
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The Restless Ghost FAQ
01Do I have to kill the skeleton in The Restless Ghost?
No. A level 13 skeleton appears when you take the ghost's skull, but you can simply run away from it.
02What is the Ghostspeak amulet used for?
It lets you talk to ghosts and is useful in several later quests, so keep hold of it.
03What are the requirements for The Restless Ghost?
There are no skill or quest requirements. You only need to be able to kill or run from a level 13 skeleton.
04What are the rewards for The Restless Ghost?
1 Quest point, 1,125 Prayer experience, and the Ghostspeak amulet.
05Can I get another Ghostspeak amulet?
Yes. Drop the amulet and speak to Father Urhney again to obtain a duplicate, since it is needed in several later quests.
06What is The Restless Ghost required for?
It is required for Animal Magnetism, Ghosts Ahoy, Making History, Nature Spirit, Creature of Fenkenstrain and Curse of the Empty Lord.
07How long does The Restless Ghost take?
It is a short quest, usually taking around 10 to 15 minutes travelling between Lumbridge and the Wizards' Tower.
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