What Lies Below Quest Service - OSRS Chaos Altar Shortcut & Runecrafting XP

About What Lies Below

Investigate a disturbance south of Varrock at the request of a seemingly ordinary trader, leading you to uncover a plot involving treacherous Zamorakian mages operating within Varrock Palace itself. Align with the Varrock Palace Secret Guard, undertake tasks involving infiltration and magical rituals at the behest of the mages, expose their true intentions, and ultimately intervene to thwart their plan to seize control of the kingdom's leadership.

What Lies Below Requirements

What Lies Below Rewards

• ✓ 1 Quest Point
• ✓ 8,000 Runecraft XP
• ✓ 2,000 Defence XP
• ✓ The Beacon ring
• ✓ 5 Varrock Museum Kudos

Plus potential minor item rewards & post-quest content unlocks.

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FAQ's: OSRS What Lies Below Service

How long does What Lies Below take?

It's a short Intermediate quest, typically taking 15-25 minutes. It involves some combat, travel around Varrock and to the Chaos Altar area, and dialogue.

What are the requirements for What Lies Below?

You need to have completed Rune Mysteries and have 35 Runecraft (cannot be boosted) to start the quest. While not required, 42 Mining allows access to a shortcut route to the Chaos Altar via the Tunnel of Chaos, avoiding the Wilderness.

What items are needed?

You need an Empty bowl, 15 Chaos runes, and access to the Chaos Altar (via talisman/tiara, Abyss, Temple of the Eye, or the quest shortcut once unlocked). Combat gear for fighting Level 32 Outlaws and a Level 47 King Roald is needed. A Bronze pickaxe is helpful for the shortcut (obtainable during).

How hard is the combat?

You fight 5 Level 32 Outlaws (easy) and a mind-controlled King Roald (Level 47, also relatively easy). Basic combat gear is sufficient.

How do I access the Chaos Altar for the quest?

You can use a Chaos talisman/tiara via the Wilderness entrance, travel through the Abyss, use the Guardians of the Rift minigame portal, or unlock the Tunnel of Chaos shortcut during the quest (requires 42 Mining, speaks to Anna Jones east of Varrock).

What is the Beacon Ring used for?

The Beacon Ring is given by Zaff towards the end of the quest. You operate it during the fight with King Roald (when prompted) to summon Zaff, who then resolves the situation.

Can Ironmen use this service?

Yes. Ironmen need access to the Chaos Altar, 15 Chaos runes (Runecrafting/drops), an empty bowl (Crafting/shops/spawns), and combat gear. If using the shortcut, they need 42 Mining.

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