Introduction To OSRS Temple Of Ikov Quest

A mysterious stranger called Lucien asks you to go on a mission deep under the Temple of Ikov in central Kandarin. He wants you to retrieve an artifact known as the Staff of Armadyl.

After you retrieve it, the Temple of Ikov quest doesn't stop there... Are you on the side of good or evil?

Skilling & Questing Requirements

No Previous Quests are Required

Skilling Requirements

42 Thieving ^(boostable)
40 Ranged ^{(unboostable)}

Items Required During The Temple of Ikov Quest

A Yew/Magic/Dark bow or any composite bow above yew
A Knife (If Getting Boots of Lightness - see Section at the end of Quest Guide)
20 Unnoted limpwurt roots
A Lightsource (If Getting Boots of Lightness - see Section at the end of Quest Guide)

Recommended Items To Speed Up The Quest

Telekeinetic Grab Runes (Law and Airs)
Varrock Teleport Tablets
Ardougne Teleport Tablets
Weight-reducing clothing (Graceful, Spotted/Spottier Cloaks, etc)
Amulet of Glory Charged (Fast Access to Edgeville)
Skills Necklace Charged (Fast Access to Fishing Guild that is very close to the Quest Dungeon)
Stamina Potion

Ironman Additional Information

An Ironman account can easily obtain a yew longbow from catching and opening young implings. This is recommended for those ironmen that do not have the levels required to create a yew bow.

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Temple Of Ikov OSRS Quest Walkthrough

Step 1

Gather all the required equipment and items and head over to Lucien - Located in the Flying Horse Inn at East Ardougne (Quick Travel Method: Ardougne Teleport).

Step 2

Go through the Dialogue with Lucien.

talking with lucien osrs

Step 3

Teleport yourself to the Fishing Guild and walk due east to the Dungeon Icon, go down the ladder to enter into the dungeon. Cross the bridge over the lava and enter into the building. Pick the lever from the corner of this building and then exit. (Quick Travel Method: Skills Necklace: Fishing Guild)

fishing guild osrs pendant of lucien

Step 4

Cross over the bridge and follow the same path to go back. Use the lever on the lower bracket located on the wall of the building. Pull the lever to unlock this gate.

temple of ikov guide

Step 5

Pass this gate to enter into the ice dungeon. Search the chests to find out the ice arrows (We recommend getting at least 20).

ice dungeon map searching for ice arrows

Step 6

Exit the ice dungeon and follow the same path to go back. Enter the small room and search the traps to disable them.

exit ice dungeon osrs

Step 7

Move out and enter into the boss room. You need to fight against this boss to kill him.

osrs protect from magic

Step 8

After killing the boss, go through the gate to the north and you will find a witch there. Give her 20 Limpwurt roots and she will teleport you to the other side of the lava.

temple of ikov boss

Step 9

Pass through the wall in the north and talk with the Guardian of Armadyl. Tell him that Lucien has sent you to get the staff. He will reply that you need to be cleansed and he will splash holy water on you. Then he will give you an Armadyl pendant and ask you to kill Lucien.

oosrs guardian of armadyl getting the staff for temple of ikov

Step 10

Teleport yourself to the Grand Exchange. Enter the house of Lucien and kill him as the guardian said. This will finish your quest. (Quick Travel Method: Amulet of Glory).

how to get to edgeville osrs

Getting the Boots of Lightness

Make sure that you have your light source with you and a knife.
At the start of the Dungeon, you will find stairs, go down, slash the web and grab the boots of lightness.

osrs boots of lightness

Final Thoughts

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Last Updated: 03/17/2021

Temple of Ikov OSRS Quest Guide