📋 Quest Overview

Mage Arena 1 is a classic quest in OSRS, located in the dangerous Wilderness area. Completing this quest will grant you powerful god capes, some of the best magical equipment in the game. The quest requires you to defeat three powerful mage bosses and learn to use god spells.


Quest Rewards: God capes (Saradomin, Guthix, Zamorak), God spells (Saradomin Strike, Flames of Zamorak, Claws of Guthix), 1 experience point in all combat skills

🎒 Preparation

1

Level Requirements Check

Ensure you meet the following minimum requirements:

  • Magic Level: 60 (required to cast god spells)
  • Recommended Levels: 70+ Magic, 70+ Defence, 60+ Hitpoints
  • Combat Level: 80+ recommended to handle Wilderness PK risks
2

Equipment Preparation

Recommended equipment setup (considering Wilderness risks):

  • Weapon: Iban's staff or better magic weapon
  • Armor: Mystic robes set or better magic gear
  • Accessories: Magic amulet, Skill cape
  • Shield: Anti-dragon shield or spellbook
  • Note: Don't bring overly valuable items to avoid PK losses
3

Item Preparation

Essential item checklist:

  • Spell Runes: Sufficient blood runes, death runes, fire runes, etc.
  • Food: Sharks or better food (20+ recommended)
  • Potions: Magic potions, combat potions (optional)
  • Teleports: Varrock teleport runes or tablets (emergency escape)
  • Prayer Potions: If you have sufficient Prayer level

⚔️ BOSS Combat Guide

Saradomin

Saradomin Strike

Hitpoints
70
Magic Level
70
Max Damage
30
Weakness
Magic
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Guthix

Flames of Zamorak

Hitpoints
70
Magic Level
70
Max Damage
30
Weakness
Magic
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Zamorak

Claws of Guthix

Hitpoints
70
Magic Level
70
Max Damage
30
Weakness
Magic
4

Combat Strategy

Combat strategy is basically the same for all three bosses:

  • Enable Protect from Magic: Reduces magic damage by 50%
  • Use high-level magic: Iban Blast or stronger spells
  • Maintain distance: Use safe spots for ranged attacks
  • Heal promptly: Eat food immediately when health drops below half
  • Mana management: Use magic potions wisely to restore mana

🗺️ Detailed Quest Steps

5

Travel to Mage Arena

Safe route to reach the Mage Arena:

  • Teleport from Edgeville to Wilderness, or use Wilderness teleport runes
  • Walk north to the Mage Arena (around Wilderness level 50)
  • Avoid other players, especially high-combat PKers
  • The Mage Arena interior is a safe zone
6

Talk to Kolodion

Find Kolodion in the center of the Mage Arena:

  • Kolodion will explain the quest objectives
  • You need to defeat three mages and learn their spells
  • Each mage is located in different rooms of the arena
  • After defeating them, you can obtain the corresponding god spells
7

Defeat the Three Mages

Defeat the three mages in any order:

  • Saradomin: Located in the northeast room, drops Saradomin Strike spell
  • Guthix: Located in the northwest room, drops Flames of Zamorak spell
  • Zamorak: Located in the south room, drops Claws of Guthix spell
  • Remember to pick up the spell scrolls after each defeat
8

Complete the Quest

Return to Kolodion after collecting all spells:

  • Kolodion will reward you with a god cape
  • You can choose Saradomin, Guthix, or Zamorak cape
  • Each cape has the same stats, only appearance differs
  • After quest completion, you can switch cape types at the altars outside the arena

⚠️ Wilderness Safety Warning

The Mage Arena is located in the Wilderness, where other players can attack you. Recommendations:

  • Choose low-population worlds for the quest
  • Don't bring overly valuable items
  • Prepare emergency teleport runes
  • Always watch the minimap for white dots (other players)
  • If you see high-level players approaching, teleport away immediately

💡 Advanced Tips

After completing Mage Arena 1, you can consider challenging Mage Arena 2 to imbue your god cape. The imbued cape will gain significant stat improvements and is essential equipment for high-level PvM and PvP.

View Mage Arena 2 Guide →