Trader Steve, a cunning adventurer with a penchant for accumulating rare treasures, has come a long way on his quest to unlock the prestigious Quest Cape in Old School RuneScape (OSRS). Starting his journey in the Grand Exchange chunk, Steve has meticulously unlocked new territories by acquiring rare items worth over 1 million GP. Now, only three grandmaster quests stand between him and his ultimate goal: Dragon Slayer II, Desert Treasure II, and A Kingdom Divided. These quests represent the pinnacle of RuneScape’s challenges, demanding immense resources, preparation, and skill.

In this episode, we dive into Trader Steve’s strategy to conquer these daunting tasks and the unique challenges they bring.

The Final Three: Grandmaster Quests

Dragon Slayer II: A Tale of Dragons and Ferocity

Dragon Slayer II offers tangible rewards that significantly enhance any adventurer's arsenal. The standout item is the Ferocious Gloves, a BiS melee upgrade. Additionally, completing this quest unlocks Vorkath, one of the most OSRS gold profitable bosses in OSRS. However, the path to completing Dragon Slayer II is steep.

    • Required Chunks: Unlocking this quest involves traversing various locations across Gielinor, including parts of Karamja, the Wilderness, and the Myths’ Guild.

    • Additional Requirements: Completing Client of Kourend means unlocking multiple chunks in Zeah, effectively progressing towards A Kingdom Divided simultaneously.

Given the dual benefit of progressing through Zeah and acquiring powerful upgrades, Steve has chosen Dragon Slayer II as his first target.

Desert Treasure II: Trials of the Ancients

Desert Treasure II unlocks four formidable bosses, each a profitable addition to any Slayer's repertoire. However, the quest itself provides limited utility compared to the others on Steve’s list.

    • Challenges: While the bosses are lucrative, the quest lacks direct item rewards, making it a lower priority.

    • Strategic Implications: Completing this quest would primarily focus on future profit from boss farming rather than immediate upgrades.

A Kingdom Divided: The Power of Arceuus

A Kingdom Divided is the most expensive of the three due to its extensive chunk requirements in Zeah. The rewards, however, are unparalleled:

    • The Arceuus Spellbook: Opens up powerful utility spells, including resurrect spells and teleportation.

    • THS (Thralls): An invaluable addition for PvM scenarios, enhancing DPS without relying on inventory space.

The spellbook's utility and THS's versatility make this a crucial goal for Trader Steve. However, it will be tackled last due to its exorbitant chunk costs.

Preparation: Slayer and Profit

Before committing chunks to these quests, Steve focuses on maximizing his efficiency by training Slayer and preparing his block list. His recent unlock of Tormented Demons has proven to be a gold mine, offering over 60k XP/hour while generating millions in loot.

    • Slayer Progress:

    • Steve’s recent milestone of 84 Slayer has unlocked Drakes, presenting both a challenge and an opportunity. With strategic blocking and task optimization, he aims to streamline his Slayer grind further.

        • Abyssal Demons: At 85 Slayer, these become available, offering high XP rates and burst training opportunities with Dust Devils and Nechryaels.

        • Challenges with Chunks: Tasks like Drakes are currently inaccessible due to the chunk restrictions, emphasizing the importance of careful planning.

Chunk Unlocking: Strategic Decisions

Steve’s chunk-based progression adds a layer of complexity to his journey. Every new unlock must provide tangible benefits, whether in quest progression, Slayer efficiency, or access to new money-making methods.

Recent Unlocks

    • Mos Le’Harmless: Unlocking this area opens up quests like Cabin Fever and future pirate storylines. However, it also introduces challenges, such as the inability to complete Cave Horrors tasks due to chunk restrictions.

    • Tower of Life: A single-chunk quest providing two Quest Points, aiding in Steve’s march toward 250 QP for additional Slayer blocks.

Maximizing Efficiency: Completing Quests

Steve’s journey is not just about unlocking chunks but also optimizing his progression by tackling quests that offer high Quest Point rewards.

Recent Quest Completions

    • Zogre Flesh Eaters: Unlocked via Castle Wars and completed seamlessly, bringing Steve closer to 250 QP.

    • Rum Deal: Completed for its useful Holy Wrench, enhancing prayer management and further upgrading the Ring of the Gods.

    • Cabin Fever: Despite requiring an additional ocean chunk, this quest unlocks Mos Le’Harmless and future pirate questlines.

Preparing for the Inferno and Endgame Goals

As Steve edges closer to his ultimate goal, he’s also preparing for the Inferno and other high-level content. His recent achievements include:

    • 99 Attack: Maxing out accuracy and focusing on defense as his final combat skill.

    • Burning Claw: Acquired within 500 kills, contributing to his collection of rare items.

    • Gear Upgrades: Purchasing the Chugging Barrel, a quality-of-life item allowing efficient potion consumption before high-level PvM.

Challenges Ahead

Despite his successes, Trader Steve faces significant challenges:

    • Chunk Limitations: Essential tasks like Cave Horrors and Drakes remain locked due to chunk restrictions.

    • Resource Management: Balancing the GP cost of unlocking chunks with quest progression and Slayer training.

    • Time Constraints: High-level tasks and Slayer grinding demand significant time investments, further complicated by restricted access.

Future Steps

Dragon Slayer II

The immediate focus is on completing Dragon Slayer II, which will provide powerful rewards and progress other objectives simultaneously.

Desert Treasure II

Afterward, Steve will tackle Desert Treasure II for its long-term profitability.

A Kingdom Divided

Finally, the costly but rewarding A Kingdom Divided will cement Trader Steve’s legacy as a master adventurer.

Final Thoughts

Trader Steve’s journey through Gielinor is a testament to strategic planning and determination. With only three grandmaster quests remaining, his ultimate goal is tantalizingly close. By carefully balancing chunk unlocks, Slayer training, and quest progression, Steve is poised to claim the Quest Cape and complete his journey.

Stay tuned for the next chapter in Trader Steve’s adventure as he takes on Dragon Slayer II, unlocks powerful new upgrades, and moves one step closer to his ultimate goal!

RSorder Team