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Shield of Arrav

Read the book about the Shield of Arrav in the library of Varrock Palace, after talking to Reldo.

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Pack for the journey

What to bring

  • This quest needs TWO players: one joins the Phoenix Gang, the other joins the Black Arm Gang. Plan it with a friend.
  • Some coins to pay Baraek for information, and weapons to fight Jonny the Beard.

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One step at a time

The walkthrough

Follow the story from start to finish.

  1. Talk to Reldo and read the book

    the shield was stolen long ago and split between two gangs.

  2. Phoenix Gang player

    pay Baraek in Varrock Square to learn where the gang hides.

  3. Continue the adventure

    Their leader asks you to kill Jonny the Beard in the Blue Moon Inn and bring back his intelligence report.

  4. Continue the adventure

    You then get the key to the weapon store, and one half of the shield is upstairs in the hideout.

  5. Black Arm Gang player

    talk to Charlie the tramp, then to Katrine. She wants two Phoenix crossbows: the Phoenix player opens their weapon store so you can take them. The other half of the shield is in a cupboard upstairs in the Black Arm hideout.

  6. Finish the quest

    Each player brings their half to the Curator of the Varrock Museum, who gives a certificate. Combine them, then take them to King Roald in the palace.

An adventure well earned

Your rewards

Along the way

Quest items & unlocks

Items awarded during this quest, or equipment it unlocks. Some are temporary, require a particular stage, or cost coins after completion.

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