Embark on a perilous journey deep beneath Ardougne with the Underground Pass quest in Old School RuneScape. This challenging adventure, part of the Elf questline, thrusts you into a dark dungeon filled with traps, puzzles, and dangerous foes. Your mission, ordered by King Lathas, is to traverse this treacherous pass and confront the corrupted knight Iban, who believes himself the son of Zamorak. This guide will help you navigate the depths, overcome obstacles, and emerge victorious.
Underground Pass OSRS Quest Requirements
Before venturing into the darkness, ensure you meet specific criteria. You must have completed the quests Biohazard and Plague City. A level of at least 25 is necessary. For items, bring two ropes, a bow with five unpoisoned metal-tipped arrows, and a spade. Additional items like a plank, a bucket, and a tinderbox can be acquired during the quest if you forget them. Prepare for combat with appropriate gear; consider using or strong defensive armour to mitigate damage from various enemies you’ll encounter.
Underground Pass OSRS Quest Guide
The Underground Pass is renowned for its agility challenges and numerous traps. Success often hinges on a decent level, though many obstacles can be overcome with careful planning. Be aware that failing certain sections might send you back, making a light equipment load beneficial for better success rates. This comprehensive walkthrough will guide you step-by-step through the dungeon’s complexities, helping you to efficiently complete your objective and face Iban.
Starting Off the OSRS Underground Pass Quest
Your quest begins by conversing with King Lathas on the first floor of Ardougne Castle. He will brief you on the Underground Pass and task you with confronting Iban, the formidable guardian. Following this conversation, head west through the Ardougne gates and navigate West Ardougne to reach the cave entrance. Here, locate and speak with Koftik, who will provide further insight into the dangers ahead and instruct you to meet him at the bridge inside the pass.
Reaching the Bridge
Upon entering the cave, you’ll encounter a junction with three distinct paths. Opt for the northern route, as the middle path leads to a swamp that will impede your progress. Follow the northern path until you reach a section with climbable rocks. After ascending, you’ll meet Koftik again, who gives you an oily cloth and notes previous activity in the cave. Continue north to a river. Observe a guide rope supporting a bridge across the water; use a lit arrow to sever it, allowing you to cross. Collect the plank found nearby to the north.
Crossing the Pit
From where you picked up the plank, proceed south, being mindful of blessed spiders in the vicinity. Head east until you discover a large pit, filled with water and featuring a rope swing. To cross, utilize your rope on the hanging rock positioned above the pit. Successfully swinging across moves you forward. Should you fall, you will need to retrieve another rope and retrace your steps to attempt the crossing once more, adding an extra challenge to your journey.
Traversing the Grid
Continue along the eastern path, then turn south. Here, Koftik stands before a perilous grid of tiles. Most of these tiles inflict damage, typically around 15 hitpoints per step, but a safe route exists. Carefully test paths to find the correct sequence that allows passage to the other side. Once across, activate the nearby lever to open the gate. If you fail to navigate the grid and collapse, your items will remain there, requiring a deliberate fall to retrieve them later in your quest.
To the Well
Head north to locate a furnace; remember its position for later. Proceed west into a narrow, trap-laden corridor. You can disarm these wall traps or swiftly move through, healing as needed. Beyond the traps, you’ll discover a peculiar well and an altar for prayer restoration. Navigate through four distinct paths to gather the Orbs of Light. One orb requires disarming a trap. Collect all four, then return to the furnace. Destroy the orbs by placing them inside, then descend into the well.
Navigating the Maze
Descending the well transports you to a lower level, where crates containing food offer a chance to replenish supplies. Traverse the cave until you reach an area dotted with cages. Pick the lock on the first cage to the left. Inside, discern an unusual section of ground; use your spade here to reveal a hidden tunnel. Cautiously walk across the narrow ledge, which leads to a challenging maze constructed from beams. A faster option for those with 50 Thieving is picking a southern door lock to bypass the maze entirely. After navigating, head south through a pipe entrance.
The Boulder and the Unicorn
Upon entering the subsequent chamber, you’ll observe a unicorn confined within a cage. Your objective is to obtain its horn, though direct acquisition isn’t possible here. Enter the cage and collect a piece of railing. Ascend the path above to find a large boulder. Use the retrieved railing on this boulder to dislodge it, causing it to roll down and crush the caged unicorn. Descend again to collect the unicorn’s horn, then proceed through the northern tunnel to continue your journey.
The Paladins Camp
Continuing north through the cave will lead you to a camp inhabited by several Paladins: Sir Carl, Sir Harry, and Sir Jerro, all combat level 62. Engage them in dialogue, and they’ll offer food and potions. However, to advance, you must defeat them to acquire their Paladin’s Badges. Ensure you’ve spoken to each Paladin before initiating combat to guarantee the item drops. A helpful tactic is to attack and then retreat south to a safe spot where they cannot follow, allowing for an easier defeat. With three badges collected, head west, watch for traps, and use the unicorn horn along with the three crests at another well to unlock the path forward.
Meeting the Dwarves
As you progress, Koftik will briefly reappear with a cryptic message before vanishing again, mentioning dwarves to the south. Take note of the walkways, then follow the eastern wall. Proceed west until you locate a cave, descending to its base where you’ll find three dwarves: Niloof, Kamen, and Klank. Niloof offers food, while Kamen provides a replenishable brew (which boosts HP but lowers Agility). Klank will give you his gauntlets and discuss the Soulless. If you require a tinderbox, one can be found in the eastern building.
Kardia the Witch
Ascend the staircase and head northeast to discover a house. Navigate north, then take a path westward, jumping across a gap. Follow the northern route until you encounter a lost cat. Pick up the cat and return to Kardia’s house. Use the cat on the door; as the witch opens it to retrieve her pet, quickly hide. Once she’s distracted, swiftly open the door and search the chest inside. You will obtain two potions, a detailed history concerning Iban, and a vital doll crafted in Iban’s image.
The Four Elements of Iban
With Iban’s doll in your possession, your next task is to imbue it with his four mystical elements: Shadow, Body, Blood, and Dove. Each element requires a specific, often dangerous, action within the depths of the Underground Pass. Successfully gathering and integrating these elements into the doll is crucial for weakening Iban and ultimately defeating him.
Iban’s Shadow
From Kardia’s house, head north, then west, descending to an area populated by powerful demons: Doomion, Holthion, and Othainian (all combat level 91). Engage and defeat these formidable foes to claim their respective amulets. A nearby narrow pathway can serve as a safespot if you wish to defeat them without taking direct damage. After eliminating the demons, proceed north from where Doomion was defeated and open a chest. This action will destroy the collected amulets, imbuing Iban’s doll with his Shadow.
Iban’s Body
To acquire Iban’s Body, descend to the lower level. If you haven’t already, speak to Klank to receive his gauntlets. Locate the smaller of the dwarven buildings and use your bucket on the barrel inside to collect some dwarf brew. Transport this brew to the southeast of Iban’s tomb area. Pour the dwarf brew over the tomb, then ignite it with your tinderbox. The burning process will transform the tomb into a pile of Iban’s Ashes, which are automatically absorbed by the doll, representing his physical form.
Iban’s Blood
Next, journey north from the tomb area into a corridor infested with blessed spiders. Your target here is Kalrag, a level 89 spider. Defeat Kalrag to collect Iban’s Blood, which will be absorbed by your doll. Be vigilant of the numerous surrounding spiders; they can be a significant distraction and pose a threat during your confrontation with Kalrag.
Iban’s Dove
For the final element, Iban’s Dove, proceed northwest to a small passage and ascend the stairs. You’ll find yourself in an area with cages containing half-soulless creatures. Head south and perform an agility jump to progress. Take the north path leading to another cage. Move left within this area, ensure you have Klank’s gauntlets equipped, then search the cage to successfully locate and retrieve Iban’s Dove, completing the doll’s imbument.
Finding Iban and Completing the OSRS Underground Pass Quest
With the fully imbued Iban doll, return to Iban’s temple in the central area of the dungeon. Here, you’ll need to defeat a Disciple of Iban to obtain his Zamorak monk robes. Equip both the upper and lower Zamorak robes before venturing into the temple. Iban will immediately launch unblockable red spike attacks near the entrance. Your goal is to use the doll on the well within his lair. You might face interruptions from his continuous assaults, but strategically waiting for seven attacks to pass before moving to the well can provide a safer window. After successfully using the doll, Iban is destroyed, and the temple begins to collapse. You’ll automatically receive Iban’s Staff and be teleported to a cavern where Koftik awaits. Speak with him, and he will transport you back to the entrance of the Underground Pass. Finally, report your success to King Lathas in Ardougne Castle to officially complete the quest.
Rewards for Completing Underground Pass in OSRS
Successfully navigating the treacherous Underground Pass and defeating Iban yields significant rewards. For your efforts, you will be granted 5 Quest Points, advancing your overall quest progression. You also get to keep the powerful Iban’s Staff, which is imbued with the potent Iban Blast spell. Additionally, you will receive a substantial experience boost, gaining 3,000 Agility experience and 3,000 Attack experience, proving your mastery of both movement and combat in this challenging Old School RuneScape adventure.
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