"Desert Treasure" Quest Guide

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To complete the "Desert Treasure" quest in Old School RuneScape, you need to have completed the quests "The Dig Site," "The Tourist Trap," "Temple of Ikov," and "Priest in Peril." You must also have level 53 Thieving, level 50 Magic, level 50 Firemaking, and level 10 Slayer. Recommended items include a spade, various runes for teleportation and combat spells, food, potions, and combat gear for fighting high-level enemies. Additionally, you’ll need a lot of inventory space for items collected during the quest.

Start by speaking to the Archaeologist located at the Bedabin Camp, south of Al Kharid. He will direct you to the Dig Site to speak with an expert on ancient magic. Travel to the Dig Site and speak to the expert, who will tell you about four diamonds: the Diamond of Smoke, the Diamond of Shadow, the Diamond of Blood, and the Diamond of Ice. Your goal is to obtain all four diamonds to unlock the Pyramid in the Kharidian Desert.

Begin with the Diamond of Smoke. Travel to the Smokey Well south of Pollnivneach. Make sure to bring a tinderbox and ice gloves. Enter the well and navigate through the dungeon filled with smoke and aggressive enemies. Light the four torches around the central chamber to dispel the smoke. Defeat Fareed using water spells or melee attacks with ice gloves equipped. Pick up the Diamond of Smoke from Fareed’s remains.

Next, obtain the Diamond of Shadow. Travel to the Shadow Dungeon located in the Desert Bandit Camp. Bring a light source and a lockpick. Enter the dungeon and navigate through the dark, trap-filled hallways. Use your Thieving skill to pick the lock of the door leading to the central chamber. Defeat Damis using protect from melee and effective combat tactics. After defeating him, pick up the Diamond of Shadow.

For the Diamond of Blood, travel to the Canifis pub and speak to Malak. He will direct you to fight Dessous in his tomb. Bring garlic, silver bar, and spice. Travel to Draynor Village and speak with Ruantun to create a silver pot. Use garlic and spice on the pot and bless it at the Altar of Nature. Travel to the tomb of Dessous located east of Canifis. Pour the blessed water on Dessous’s tomb to summon him. Defeat Dessous using protect from magic and strong melee or magic attacks. Collect the Diamond of Blood from his remains.

Finally, obtain the Diamond of Ice. Travel to the Ice Mountain north of Falador and speak with the Troll child at the base. Bring climbing boots and various warm clothing. Climb up the mountain and enter the cave at the top. Navigate through the icy pathways and defeat the Ice Trolls guarding the entrance to the central chamber. Defeat Kamil using fire spells or strong melee attacks. Be sure to protect from melee during the fight. After defeating Kamil, pick up the Diamond of Ice.

With all four diamonds collected, travel to the Pyramid in the Kharidian Desert. Enter the pyramid and navigate through the maze-like hallways filled with traps and enemies. Place each diamond in its corresponding obelisk in the central chamber to unlock the path forward. Be cautious of the traps and enemies as you progress through the pyramid.

At the end of the pyramid, you will face Azzanadra, an ancient and powerful sorcerer. Use your combat skills and protect from magic to defeat him. After defeating Azzanadra, speak to the archaeologist outside the pyramid to complete the quest. Your rewards include 3 Quest Points, the ability to use Ancient Magicks, and 20,000 Magic experience. Additionally, you gain access to the Ancient Altar in the Pyramid, allowing you to switch between regular and ancient spellbooks at will.