Troll Stronghold Quest Guide
OSRS Troll Stronghold walkthrough, requirements and rewards
Updated September 2026
Troll Stronghold is an Intermediate short quest that rewards Law talisman (if you lose it, you can get another from Dunstan for 1,000 coins) and Law talismans can be obtained via Guardians of the Rift. It requires 15 Agility.
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Overview
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Length | Short |
| Quest points | 1 |
| Series | Troll |
| Start point | Talk to Denulth in Burthorpe. |
Requirements
Skill Requirements
| Skill | Level |
|---|---|
| Agility | 15 |
Quest Requirements
Other Requirements
- The ability to defeat a level 113 Troll General (can be safespotted)
Items Needed
- Climbing boots or 12 coins to buy them
Recommended
- 50 Combat
- Weapon capable of safespotting (Ranged, Magic, or a Halberd)
- Armour and some food
- 43 Prayer for Protect from Melee and Protect from Missiles
- At least 30 Thieving to prevent a fight with two level 71 guards (higher levels are recommended for higher chance of success)
- Games necklace for Burthorpe teleports
- Stamina or energy potions
Walkthrough
Video walkthrough by Slayermusiq1.
- Follow the path to the stronghold. Follow the path to the stronghold. You can buy the climbing boots along the way from Tenzing. (Note: If you have completed The Easy Combat Achievements you can skip this section, including the fight with Dad, by teleporting with Ghommal's hilt 1) Enter the arena and attempt to kill Dad. The fight will end before Dad is killed (can be safespotted from the gate; magic or a halberd are good choices due to his high ra...
- Go through the cave and continue. Go through the cave and continue the path to the stronghold; Thrower trolls can be dealt with by: Sprinting past them. Protecting from Missiles against them.
- Taking agility shortcuts around them. Taking agility shortcuts around them. Enter the stronghold through the cave entrance. Follow the green path to jail.
- Pickpocket or kill the sleeping Twig. Pickpocket (30+ ) or kill the sleeping Twig and Berry (this can be safespotted through the open cell doors either side of them), free both of the prisoners. Teleport to Burthorpe with the games necklace OR follow them out the secret exit and once outside climb over the south-east rocks. Talk to Dunstan.
- Congratulations, quest complete!. Congratulations, quest complete!
Rewards
- Law talisman (if you lose it, you can get another from Dunstan for 1,000 coins)
- Law talismans can be obtained via Guardians of the Rift
- Ability to make law runes
- Access to Trollheim, the Troll Stronghold and the Law Altar
- Ability to access the God Wars Dungeon (though it can be accessed without the quest via the Ghommal's Hilt teleport)
- Dad accessible in the Nightmare Zone
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Troll Stronghold FAQ
01What are the requirements for Troll Stronghold?
15 Agility. Completion of Death Plateau. The ability to defeat a level 113 Troll General (can be safespotted).
02What items do I need for Troll Stronghold?
Climbing boots or 12 coins to buy them.
03What are the rewards for Troll Stronghold?
Law talisman (if you lose it, you can get another from Dunstan for 1,000 coins); Law talismans can be obtained via Guardians of the Rift; Ability to make law runes; Access to Trollheim, the Troll Stronghold and the Law Altar; Ability to access the God Wars Dungeon (though it can be accessed without the quest via the Ghommal's Hilt teleport); Dad accessible in the Nightmare Zone.
04How long does Troll Stronghold take?
Troll Stronghold is rated Intermediate difficulty and short in length.
05How do I beat the Troll General in Troll Stronghold?
The level 113 Troll General can be safespotted, as can Dad (101) and the jail guards Berry and Twig; you need 15 Agility (boostable) and climbing boots, which cost 12 coins.
06What does Troll Stronghold unlock?
It lets you make law runes and access Trollheim, the Law Altar and the God Wars Dungeon, and is required for Desert Treasure I, Devious Minds, Eadgar's Ruse, Monkey Madness II and Troll Romance.
07What should ironmen know before Troll Stronghold?
Climbing boots can be bought for 12 coins and the law talisman lets you make law runes; if you lose the talisman, Dunstan sells another for 1,000 coins.
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