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Lost City Quest Guide (P2P) – Lumbridge Knight Series April 2025: Unlock Zanaris & Fairy Rings in Old School RuneScape

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Lost City Quest Guide (P2P) – Lumbridge Knight Series April 2025: Unlock Zanaris & Fairy Rings in Old School RuneScape

If you’re ready for one of the most game-changing adventures in Old School RuneScape, the Lost City quest is your next mission! As of April 2025, this quest remains a core requirement to start the Fairytale questline, granting you access to the fairy rings—still the fastest and most versatile travel system for both new and progressing players.

Whether you’re chasing that first Dragon weapon or plotting your mastery over quick teleports, this Lumbridge Knight guide walks you through every step, with updated tips and recommended strategies.

Quest Essentials: Requirements, Items, and Preparation

Before embarking on your journey to Zanaris, make sure you’re ready for the challenges ahead.

Lost City isn’t just a rite of passage; it’s a foundational members’ quest with some key requirements and important preparation steps.

Requirements (April 2025):

  • 31 Crafting: Essential for completing woodcutting and staff-making steps.
  • 36 Woodcutting: Needed to chop the Dramen tree and get your precious Dramen branch.
  • Combat Readiness: You’ll face a level 101 Tree Spirit in the caves of Entrana.

While you can safespot this boss, having at least level 39 Magic (for Crumble Undead) is highly recommended, especially for low-combat or Ironman accounts.

Recommended Inventory & Gear:

Magic Path:

  • Staff of choice and runes for Fire Strike, Fire Bolt, or Crumble Undead (Crumble Undead is most effective on the Tree Spirit and zombies).
  • Stamina potions for quick movement.
  • Food (lobsters or better, depending on your Constitution/defense).
  • One Prayer potion.

Ranged Path:

  • Gear limited; you will need to make any bows/arrows on Entrana, which is usually not worth the effort for this quest.

Magic is universally preferred.

Always bring:

  • Knife (for crafting the Dramen staff—allowed on Entrana!).
  • Teleport runes or tablets (for a fast escape; Lumbridge or Varrock Teleport is best).
  • Light inventory: Entrana bans all weapons and most armor.

Time-Saving Tips:

  • Use Draynor Village or Port Sarim for banking before your trip to Entrana.
  • Consider keeping an extra spot in your inventory for a second Dramen branch.
  • Use stamina potions to minimize downtime while running on Entrana and escaping after the boss.

Getting Started: Lumbridge Swamp & Finding Shamus

The adventure truly begins in the murky depths of Lumbridge Swamp:

  1. Head to the Campfire: Travel to the northwest corner of the swamp, southwest of Father Urhney’s hut.

Here, a camp of four adventurers awaits: Warrior, Archer, Wizard, and Monk. 2. Engage the Warrior: Speak to the Warrior and select, “What are you camped out here for?” and “If it’s hidden, how are you planning to find it?” Continue pressing for details on the City of Zanaris. 3. Locate the Disguised Tree: Just northwest of the camp, examine the swamp trees.

Look for the special option: ‘Chop Tree’ or ‘Chop Swamp Tree’ (instead of the usual ‘Chop down Tree’). 4. Reveal Shamus: Attempt to chop this unique tree, and Shamus, the clever leprechaun, will appear. 5. Learn the Next Step: Shamus explains you’ll need a staff crafted from the mystical Dramen tree, found on the enigmatic island of Entrana.

After the dialogue, he can teleport you directly to Port Sarim’s docks, streamlining your journey.

Pro tip: Check your quest log before leaving to confirm you've started Lost City.

The attention to environmental detail and dialogue here showcases classic RuneScape quest design—training you to spot quest triggers and hidden features!

Entrana Adventure: Entering the Island & Securing the Bronze Axe

With your objective clear, it’s time to prepare for the dangers (and restrictions) of Entrana:

**1.

Banking Gear at Draynor Village or Port Sarim**

  • Entrana rules: No weapons, armor, or prohibited items allowed! Bank everything except basic utility items (a knife, food, runes).
  • Monks will search you before you can board the boat.

**2.

Minimal Inventory Tips**

  • Pack Light: Take quest essentials—knife, food, stamina potions, runes for Magic, and a Prayer potion.

No weapons or armor.

  • Recommended: Magic supplies for Crumble Undead, teleport runes for a getaway (Lumbridge Teleport is ideal).

**3.

Traveling to Entrana**

  • Sail from Port Sarim: Speak to the monks for a free trip once you’re clear of restricted gear.

Stepping on Entrana is a Falador Diary task!

**4.

Entering the Dungeon and Fighting for the Bronze Axe**

  • Northwest Entrana: Locate the ladder to the Entrana Dungeon.
  • Prayer warning: Entering drains your Prayer—don’t count on protection.
  • Slay Zombies (level 25): Kill them until you receive a bronze axe drop (average drop rate ~39%).

You cannot bring an axe from the mainland—this is the only way.

**5.

Safe Spotting Tips**

  • Use rocks and narrow corridors in the dungeon to block zombies’ pathing.

Stand behind them and attack with Magic.

  • Crumble Undead is highly effective against zombies and is the safest method for new players and ironmen alike.
  • Bring extra food if your Magic or Defense is low.

**6.

Securing the Bronze Axe**

  • Pick it up as soon as it drops—it’s needed to cut the Dramen tree.
  • Only one axe is required for the quest, but some players grab extras for insurance or future use.

If you fail to comply with gear restrictions, you’ll be denied entry or ejected by Entrana’s monks!

Facing the Tree Spirit and Crafting Your Dramen Staff

Now comes the heart of the quest: defeating the Tree Spirit and crafting your Dramen staff.

Entering the Dramen Tree Chamber

  • Use the bronze axe to cut into the Dramen tree found deep within the Entrana Dungeon.
  • Boss appears: Attempting to chop the tree will summon the Tree Spirit (level 101).

How to Defeat the Tree Spirit (2025 Tactics)

  • Safe-spotting is king: Position yourself so the spirit can’t reach you (stand by fallen branches, rocks, or behind the tree itself).

The environment in the boss room hasn’t changed in 2025; safe spots remain as described in classic guides.

  • Attack with Magic: Use Crumble Undead, Fire Strike, or Fire Bolt.

The spirit is weak to Magic.

  • Low-level players: Bring plenty of food, a Prayer potion if you want to flick protection prayers for a few hits, but Magic with safe-spotting removes most risk.

Gathering the Dramen Branch(es)

  • After victory: Chop the Dramen tree for a Dramen branch.

Consider taking multiple branches for upcoming quests (like Fairytale II and Lunar Diplomacy).

  • Craft your staff: Use your knife on the branch to create the Dramen staff (required for entry to Zanaris and activating fairy rings in the future).

Escape with Style

  • Recommended: Teleport (Lumbridge or Varrock) out of the cave to avoid unnecessary combat as you leave.

This saves time and risk, especially for lower-level accounts.

Entering Zanaris and Quest Rewards

You’re moments from unlocking some of the most important features in Old School RuneScape.

Final Steps: Unlocking Zanaris

  1. Head back to Lumbridge Swamp: Make your way to the small shed northwest of the training mine.
  2. Wield your Dramen staff: Equip it before attempting to enter.
  3. Open the shed door: Doing so while holding the staff instantly transports you to Zanaris, the hidden fairy city.

Congratulations—Lost City complete!

Rewards and Game-Changing Unlocks

**1.

Dragon Weapons**

  • Ability to purchase and wield the famous Dragon longsword and Dragon dagger (Jukat’s shop in Zanaris).

**2.

Start the Fairytale Questline**

  • Opening the Fairy Tale I – Growing Pains quest, which leads to unlocking the fairy ring teleport system after Fairytale II – Cure a Queen.
  • The fairy rings are hailed as the most powerful teleportation system in the game, offering access to over 52 unique destinations.

**3.

Access to Zanaris’ Unique Features**

  • Cosmic Altar: Craft Cosmic runes for enchantment spells.
  • Begin progress towards Lunar Diplomacy, Recipe for Disaster subquests, and more.

**4.

Stockpile Branches for the Future**

  • Any additional Dramen branches can speed up your journey in future quests that require a Dramen staff.

5. +3 Quest Points

  • A notable boost to your quest log and total, opening more unlocks across Gielinor.

Conclusion

Completing Lost City in Old School RuneScape is a rite of passage for any serious adventurer.

With Zanaris unlocked, you gain access to powerful weapons, new questlines, and the pivotal fairy ring system—which, as of April 2025, remains one of the most important upgrades for efficient travel.

Stockpile any extra branches for future quests, celebrate your 3 Quest Points, and prepare for the next chapter of your RuneScape journey!

**From your first dragon weapon to opening the portal network that connects every corner of Gielinor, Lost City is the quest that transforms you from a newcomer to a true member.

Welcome to the world beyond Lumbridge—your teleportation empire awaits.**

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