Witch's Potion Quest Guide
OSRS Witch's Potion walkthrough, requirements and rewards
Updated September 2026
Witch's Potion is a quick Rimmington quest that gives 325 Magic experience for four simple ingredients.
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Overview
| Difficulty | Novice |
| Length | Very Short |
| Quest points | 1 |
| Series | None |
| Start point | Talk to Hetty in her house in Rimmington, south of Falador and west of Port Sarim. |
Requirements
This quest has no skill or quest requirements.
Items Needed
- Burnt meat
- Eye of newt
- Onion
- Rat's tail (only obtainable after starting the quest)
Recommended
- Fast travel to Rimmington
Walkthrough
Video walkthrough by Slayermusiq1.
Rewards
- 1 Quest point
- 325 Magic experience
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Witch's Potion FAQ
01How do I get burnt meat for Witch's Potion?
Use raw rat meat on Hetty's fireplace. If you accidentally cook it, use it on the fireplace again to burn it.
02What does Witch's Potion reward?
1 Quest point and 325 Magic experience.
03What are the requirements for Witch's Potion?
There are no skill or quest requirements. You need burnt meat, an eye of newt, an onion and a rat's tail.
04Where do I get a rat's tail in Witch's Potion?
Kill a level 1 rat, found in the archery shop west of Hetty, after starting the quest. Giant rats do not drop rat's tails.
05Can ironmen do Witch's Potion?
Yes. All four ingredients are easily gathered in free-to-play, including the eye of newt bought for 3 coins from Betty's shop.
06What is Witch's Potion required for?
It is a standalone quest that is not required for any later quests; it simply rewards 325 Magic experience.
07How long does Witch's Potion take?
It is a very short quest, usually taking only around 5 to 10 minutes.
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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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