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.
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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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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