OSRS Kudos Guide – How to Obtain them
The Kudos system in Old School RuneScape is a unique reward mechanism centered around the Varrock Museum. By assisting the museum staff, you earn Kudos, which act as points rather than a currency to be spent. This guide will detail how to effectively acquire Kudos and what benefits they unlock.
In this article we are going to discuss:
- What are OSRS Kudos?
- Methods for earning Kudos.
- The importance of Kudos and where to use them.
How Do You Check Your OSRS Kudos Count?
Keeping track of your Kudos is easy. Your current Kudos total is displayed in the top-left corner of your game screen. For a more detailed overview, including completed and remaining tasks, visit the information booth on the first floor (northwest corner) of the Varrock Museum. Right-clicking on the booth provides options to check your current Kudos and review available tasks.
How Do You Earn Kudos?
The Varrock Museum offers four primary avenues for acquiring Kudos:
- Cleaning Finds: Process unearthed artifacts discovered at the Dig Site.
- Orlando Smith’s Natural History Quiz: Test your knowledge of RuneScape’s creatures.
- Completing Quests for Historian Minas: Finish specific quests and report back to Minas.
- Completing Fossil Exhibits: Reconstruct fossils discovered on Fossil Island and display them in the museum.
How many Kudos do you need to access Fossil Island?
To gain access to Fossil Island, a special area where you can train your skills, you will need to complete the Bone Voyage quest first. It is a short to medium intermediate quest, in which Curator Haig Halen requests your help to finish building a barge to transport the members of the Varrock Museum expedition team to the islands beyond. To start this quest you must have already completed The Dig Site and the Druidic Ritual quests.
Additionally, you require a minimum of 100 Kudos to embark on the expedition to Fossil Island. Prior to the Bone Voyage update, 153 Kudos were required to access The Dig Site, highlighting the significance of Kudos for unlocking content.
Cleaning Finds for Kudos
Cleaning Finds at the Varrock Museum is one of the most efficient ways to obtain Kudos. You can earn 50 Kudos by helping out here. First, you need access to the Dig Site and complete The Dig Site quest, you will be able to gain access to the area to collect finds. The required tools include a trowel, rock pick, and specimen brush. Wearing Leather Boots and Leather Gloves is also mandatory.
Orlando Smith’s Natural History Quiz for Kudos
While less rewarding in terms of Kudos (28 in total), Orlando Smith’s Natural History Quiz is a straightforward method for quick gains. Speak with Orlando Smith and answer questions based on the museum’s exhibits. Each correct set of 3 questions awards 2 Kudos. With 14 exhibits, you can accumulate a decent amount of Kudos. The Natural History quiz can also provide both Slayer and Hunter experience.
Questing for Kudos with Historian Minas
Completing quests for Historian Minas is a significant source of Kudos, with some quests granting 75 Kudos each. After completing specific quests, visit Historian Minas on the second floor to claim your rewards. In addition to Kudos, you also receive antique lamps that can be used for additional experience. Below is the list of quests needed to be completed:
- Demon Slayer
- Rune Mysteries
- Shield of Arrav
- A Tail of Two Cats
- Hazeel Cult
- In Aid of the Myreque
- Making History
- Merlin’s Crystal
- Observatory Quest
- Priest in Peril
- Temple of Ikov
- The Grand Tree
- What Lies Below
Fossil Exhibits for Kudos
Reconstructing and displaying fossils in the museum provides 72 Kudos total. This activity is unlocked after completing the Bone Voyage quest. The museum features empty display cases for both animal and plant fossils. To fill these cases, you’ll need to acquire the appropriate fossil pieces on Fossil Island. Each completed display grants 2 Kudos points, along with experience in various skills.
Fossil Island and its requirements
Fossil Island is located on the north-east side of Morytania. This island is currently under exploration from the Varrock Museum and is available for members-only. In order to access the island, you will need to complete the Bone Voyage quest and earn 100 Kudos.
What is there to do on Fossil Island?
Once you arrive at Fossil Island, there are many activities and locations that you can explore. There are a variety of activities that can be done here, such as fossil mining, volcanic mine, bird house trapping and many other activities.
Conclusion
The Kudos system is a gateway to various content and rewards within Old School RuneScape, most notably unlocking Fossil Island. By efficiently engaging in the activities outlined in this guide, you can quickly accumulate Kudos and access new training locations. Keep in mind that to access Fossil Island, you will need membership. By having a membership, there will be plenty of quests for you to help earn Kudos.
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