Troubled Tortugans Quest Guide
OSRS Troubled Tortugans walkthrough, requirements and rewards
Updated September 2026
Troubled Tortugans is an Experienced medium quest that rewards 10,000 Sailing experience and 8,000 Slayer experience. It requires 51 Slayer (not boostable), 48 Construction (not boostable), 45 Sailing (not boostable), 45 Hunter (not boostable), 40 Woodcutting (not boostable), 34 Crafting (not boostable).
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Overview
| Difficulty | Experienced |
| Length | Medium |
| Quest points | 1 |
| Series | Tortugan |
| Start point | Talk to the injured tortugan on a Remote Island in the Unquiet Ocean. |
Requirements
Skill Requirements
| Skill | Level |
|---|---|
| Slayer | 51 (not boostable) |
| Construction | 48 (not boostable) |
| Sailing | 45 (not boostable) |
| Hunter | 45 (not boostable) |
| Woodcutting | 40 (not boostable) |
| Crafting | 34 (not boostable) |
Quest Requirements
Items Needed
- Any axe (a bronze axe can be found during the quest, but bringing a better one is recommended for cutting 10 logs)
- Hammer (obtainable during the quest) or Imcando hammer
- Saw (obtainable during the quest) or Amy's saw
Recommended
- At least 4 free inventory spaces (or up to 22 for all the construction materials at once, as there is a bank easily accessible)
- 60 Combat
- Food and combat gear
- Stamina Potion
Walkthrough
Video walkthrough by Slayermusiq1.
- Finding the stranded Tortugan. Talk to the Injured Tortugan on the remote island north-west of The Great Conch, far south of The Pandemonium. Pick up some seaweed. Shake any palm tree and pick up a palm leaf. Use the seaweed on the palm leaf to make a bandage.
- The Great Conch. Floopa will board your boat automatically. Sail to the south shore of The Great Conch. Disembark and talk to Floopa on the Docks. Enter the village to the north and speak with Elder Raley (first house on the right, south-east of town) to receive a list of repairs.
- Making repairs. Repair Elder Krill's stall (the fish stall on the north side of the marketplace): 1 sea shell, 1 Tortugan scute, 2 Jatoba logs. Repair the south wall of Elder Krill's store (directly north of his marketplace stall):
- Tracking the Gryphon. Track the Gryphon: Inspect the monument in the centre of the market to reveal footprints. Where the trail ends, inspect nearby objects like flowers, rockslides, and plants to pick up the trail again.
- Attack on the Little Pearl. Talk to Elder Blunn at the north-eastern stall in the marketplace to receive a Tortugan shield, a cape-slot item. Keep this equipped for the fight! Use the bank in town to prepare for battle. Sail to The Little Pearl, south-east of The Great Conch.
Rewards
- 10,000 Sailing experience
- 8,000 Slayer experience
- Access to the Great Conch and its facilities (such as the fairy ring and notice board)
- Ability to fight gryphons
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Troubled Tortugans FAQ
01What are the requirements for Troubled Tortugans?
51 Slayer (not boostable), 48 Construction (not boostable), 45 Sailing (not boostable), 45 Hunter (not boostable), 40 Woodcutting (not boostable), 34 Crafting (not boostable). Completion of Pandemonium.
02What items do I need for Troubled Tortugans?
Any axe (a bronze axe can be found during the quest, but bringing a better one is recommended for cutting 10 logs), Hammer (obtainable during the quest) or Imcando hammer, Saw (obtainable during the quest) or Amy's saw.
03What are the rewards for Troubled Tortugans?
10,000 Sailing experience; 8,000 Slayer experience; Access to the Great Conch and its facilities (such as the fairy ring and notice board); Ability to fight gryphons.
04How long does Troubled Tortugans take?
Troubled Tortugans is rated Experienced difficulty and medium in length.
05How do I beat the Shellbane gryphon in Troubled Tortugans?
The Shellbane gryphon is level 235, so bring strong combat gear and food and use the Great Conch facilities to restock between fights.
06What does Troubled Tortugans unlock?
It unlocks the Great Conch and its fairy ring and notice board, lets you fight gryphons, and is required for The Red Reef.
07Are Troubled Tortugans requirements boostable?
No - 51 Slayer, 48 Construction, 45 Sailing, 45 Hunter, 40 Woodcutting and 34 Crafting must all be met without boosts, so train them first.
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