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Note: This post was meant to combine a training guide plus mysteries and research, however it will hit reddit's character limit. So this post will contain a training guide, then I'll reply with comments below with a mysteries guide and research.

So prepare yourself for a hell of a read, huge credit to Saint Cannon for this writeup and 0000000000.1% credit to me for formatting for reddit.

Hello everyone!

With the new release of Archaeology, myself, Saint Cannon, Gaga Lady, Friendliness, Son, Suity, and Im Rubic created the Archaeology discord server.

It has been a very exciting project working on mysteries guides, fleshing out methods on obtaining items, collaborating with the community on the Pylon, deposit box callouts, and so much more! It has been amazing to see the camaraderie and willingness to share information to help others even with the race.

Additionally, it has been a humbling experience working alongside some of the pillars of the RS community. The Wiki team has been fantastic in helping us get things posted to the wiki for everyone to benefit from. I also want to thank all our Contributors and Staff on the Archaeology Discord. They have been fantastic in every aspect! Lastly, I want to thank Son, Guys, ChangingLane, Merds, and PinkRoses for helping with details.

So why this document? I have seen so many questions about ‘What do I do at this level? Where should I go? When should I do this mystery?’ The objective is to clarify things, give a sense of direction, and reduce overall frustrations! I will be breaking it down level-by-level on what you should be doing and when you should move on. I recognize this is likely not the most XP-efficient way of going about things, but it is a great foundation to build from. I hope you enjoy this and find it useful. If there are any comments to be made or any corrections you see, leave a reply here!

Level 1 – 5 (Tutorial)

Head to the Archaeology Guild (near the Dig Site quest area) and speak with Acting Guildmaster Reiniger to begin the Archaeology Tutorial. At the end of the tutorial, you will be level 5.

Level 5 – 12 (Kharid-et)

Kharid-et is now accessible. You will need to talk with Dr. Nabanik to view the cutscene. Afterwards, walk down the slope and go to the Venator remains. The piles will have Venator light crossbow (damaged) and Venator dagger (damaged). You should stay at this pile until level 12. At level 10, you can upgrade your bronze mattock to an iron mattock. Mattocks can be purchased at the Archaeology Guild or can be smithed at an anvil. Refer to the Mattock guide at the end of this document for more information about when to upgrade to the next level mattock.

Venator Remains:

• Venator light crossbow: Soran and Varrock Museum
• Venator dagger: Soran and Varrock Museum

Level 12 – 20 (Kharid-et)

At level 12, you can excavate the dirt pile blocking the doorway that leads into the rest of Kharid-et. Before you can complete the mystery ‘Breaking the Seal’, you need to speak with Dr. Nabanik to receive a Centurion Seal. With the seal, click on the excavated door frame to enter Kharid-et Barracks.

Head to the first building, on the west side, to the Legionary remains pile. As you are skilling at any of the excavation piles, you will randomly receive pages that are used for the ‘Prison Break’ mystery. There are a total of four pages. Once you have recovered four pages, speak with Liam, located by the prison door to receive a dial. Place the dial in the broken dial spot and press these buttons in the order of: Shadow, Blood, Smoke, and Ice to finish the ‘Prison Break’ mystery.

Legionary remains:

• Legionary gladius: Soran and Varrock Museum
• Legionary square shield: Soran and Varrock Museum
• Primis Elementis standard: Soran and Varrock Museum

At level level 17, move to the Castra debris located right in front of the sealed door.

Castra debris:

• Zaros Effigy: Soran and Varrock Museum
• Zaroasian training dummy: Soran, Varrock Museum, and Katarina to unlock her as a researcher.

Level 20 – 25 (Infernal Source)

At level 20, you will receive an invitation from Movario to uncover the mysteries at the Infernal Source. Upon using the lift, you will find yourself in the Lodge Bar. You will see a furnace missing three Crests of Dagon. They can be found in the Lodge art storage piles. While excavating in the area, you will come across pages needed for the ‘Eyes in Their Stars’ mystery. All four pages and the three Crests of Dagon are needed to complete the mystery. Once the pages are collected and the Crests of Dagon are inserted, the furnace will open up to the next area.

Lodge bar storage:

• Opulent wine goblet: Isaura, Varrock Museum, Chief Tess, and Dorian to - unlock him as a researcher.
• Hookah pipe: Isaura, Varrock Museum, and Chief Tess

At level 24, move to the Lodge art storage that is located on the north side of the area.

Lodge art storage:

• Crest of Dagon: Isaura, Varrock Museum, Chief Tess, Wise Old Man, and 3 for the ‘Eyes in Their Stars’ mystery
• Disorder’ painting: Isaura, Varrock Museum, and Art Critic Jacques

Level 25 – 29 (Kharid-et)

Head back to Kharid-et and go to the Administratum debris piles across the room.

Administratum debris:

• Legatus Maximus figurine: Soran, Varrock Museum, Chief Tess, and Wise Old Man
• Solem in Umbra painting: Soran, Varrock Museum, and Art Critic Jacques

Level 29 – 42 (Infernal Source)

Return to the Infernal Source and go to the new area unlocked from ‘Eyes in Their Stars’. Head down the path to the Cultist footlocker piles. While excavating these piles, you will accumulate journal pages for the ‘Embrace the Chaos’ mystery. You will need four pages to complete the mystery. Once you have collected all four pages, follow the path all the way down to the chalk circle. Grab the chalk from the box of chalk and a set of 3 candles from the boxes on the edges of the room. You will need to draw the circle, place the candles, light the candles, and chant the incantation, starting at the west candle and moving clockwise: Ordo Animam Capit, Ceterum Aperuerit Ianuam, and Et Daemonium Renascitur. Upon finishing the last chant, ‘Embrace the Chaos’ will be complete. If you pass through the portal, you will be greeted by a gargoyle who will prompt the start of the mystery ‘Contract Claws’ (guide below).

Cultist footlocker:

• Greater demon mask: Isaura, Varrock Museum, and Wise Old Man
• Lesser demon mask: Isaura, Varrock Museum, and Wise Old Man
• Imp mask: Isaura, Varrock Museum, and Wise Old Man

At level 36, move to the Sacrificial altar pile. You will stay here until level 42.

Sacrificial altar pile:

• Order of Dis robes: Isaura and Varrock Museum
• Ritual dagger: Isaura, Varrock Museum, and Wise Old Man

Level 42 – 45 (Everlight)

At level 42, Vanescula Drakan will send you an invitation to help aid her at the Everlight dig site. After the cutscene, head to the Prodromoi remains. While excavating the pile, you will come across journal pages needed for the ‘Queen of the Icyene’ mystery. You will need a total of four pages to complete the mystery. Additionally, while excavating the Prodromoi remains, you will randomly find icyene remains. Take it with a repaired ‘Frying pan’ to the graveyard south of Vanescula Drakan and bury them to finish the ‘Fallen Angels’ mystery.

Prodromoi remains:

• Hallowed lanter: Sir Atcha, Varrock Museum, and Statue of Hebe
• Frying pan: Sir Atcha, Varrock Museum, and ‘Queen of the Icyene’ mystery

Level 45 – 47 (Infernal Source):

Head back to the Infernal Source and excavate the Dis dungeon debris pile.

Dis dungeon debris:

• Branding iron: Isaura and Varrock Museum
• Manacles: Isaura and Varrock Museum

Level 47 (Kharid-et)

Head back to Kharid-et and head through the now opened door and excavate the Praesidio remains. It is important to note that you should keep an extra Legatus pendant as it is needed to traverse through the Legatus barrier later on. Additionally, using an Ancient timepiece on the device on the wall will complete the mystery ‘Time Served’.

Praesidio remains:

• Ancient timepiece: Soran, Varrock Museum, Chief Tess, Wise Old Man, and ‘Time Served’ mystery
• Legatus pendant: Soran, Varrock Museum, Chief Tess, and keep one for the Legatus barrier entry

Level 48 – 56 (Everlight)

Return to Everlight and head to the Monoceros remains.

Monoceros remains

• Ceremonial unicorn ornament: Sir Atcha, Varrock Museum, Wise Old Man, and Eduardo to unlock him as a researcher
• Ceremonial unicorn saddle: Sir Atcha and Varrock MuseumAt level 51, switch to the Amphitheatre debris.

Amphitheatre debris:

• Everlight harp: Sir Atcha, Varrock Museum, Wise Old Man, and for the Statue of Mesomedes Amphitheatre (North).
• Everlight trumpet: Sir Atcha, Varrock Museum, Wise Old Man, and Chief Tess
• Everlight violin: Sir Atcha, Varrock Museum, and Wise Old Man

At level 56, move to the Ceramics studio debris.

Ceramics studio debris:

• Folded-arm figurine (female): Sir Atcha and Varrock Museum
• Folded-arm figurine (male): Sir Atcha and Varrock Museum

Level 58 – 61 (Kharid-et)

At level 58, head back to Kharid-et with your Legatus pendant. Go into the Prison and pass the red barrier. From the Carcerem debris pile, you will get a Pontifex signet ring. You will want to keep an extra one to pass the Pontifex barrier and for the ‘Forgotten Prisoner’ mystery. Additionally, the Incite Fear spell scroll is needed for ‘The Shadow Vault’ mystery.

Carcerem debris:

• Pontifex signet ring: Soran, Varrock Museum, Chief Tess, and keep an extra one for yourself for the barrier
• Incite Fear spell scroll: Soran, Varrock Museum, Wise Old Man, and one for ‘The Vault of Shadows’

Level 61 – 65 (Everlight)

At level 61, return to Everlight. You will stay at the Stadio debris excavation pile until 65. While excavating, you will have a chance to find journal pages. You need five pages to turn in to complete the ‘Fall and Rise’ mystery.

Stadio debris:

• Dominion discus: Sir Atcha and Varrock Museum
• Dominion javelin: Sir Atcha and Varrock Museum
• Dominion pelte shield: Sir Atcha and Varrock Museum

Level 65 – 69 (Infernal Source)

At level 65, return to the Infernal Source and begin excavating at the Infernal art location.

Infernal art:

• Lust metal sculpture: Isaura, Varrock Museum, and Chief Tess
• The Lake of Fire painting: Isaura, Varrock Museum, and Art Critic Jacques

At level 68, head to the Shakroth remains. You will want to add a restored Chaos star to your toolbelt. If Contact Claws is complete, you can finish ‘Dagon Bye’ at this point to finish all the Infernal Source mysteries.

Shakroth Remains:

• Chaos star: Isaura, Varrock Museum, ‘Dagon Bye’ mystery, and one combined with a Chaotic gatestone to make the Abyssal Gatestone relic
• Spiked dog collar: Isaura and Varrock Museum

Level 69 (Everlight)

At level 69, return to Everlight and head to the Dominion games podium. You will be able to get a Dominion Torch at this dig site which is used for the Statue of Padosan and needs to be placed within the doorframe, under the Acropolis, to start Hallowed Be…

Dominion games podium:

• Bronze Dominion medal: Sir Atcha, Varrock Museum, and Chief Tess
• Silver Dominion medal: Sir Atcha, Varrock Museum, and Chief TessDominion torch: Bronze Dominion medal: Sir Atcha, Varrock Museum, Chief Tess, Statue of Padosan, and doorframe for Hallowed Be…

Level 70 – 72 (Stormguard Citadel)

At level 70 you will receive an invitation from Gee’ka to help discover the mysteries at Stormguard Citadel. Head to the location and begin excavating the Ikovian memorial piles. Once you have excavated an Ikovian gerege, restore it at the table next to you. You will want to add it to your toolbelt, ascend into the citadel, and continue excavating the Ikovian memorial piles. While excavating the piles, you will randomly receive an ‘Exile’s Vow’ page.

Speak to Gee’ka once you obtain it to finish the mystery ‘Atonement’. Additionally, while excavating the piles inside the citadel you will randomly get the ‘Boots of Flight’. With the boots, speak with Gee’ka, return to the citadel, and traverse the two agility gaps to complete the mystery ‘Leap of Faith’. Take this chance to go inside the house on the first island after traversing and grab the broken Wingsuit on the floor. You will be able to fix it at level 76, which will then be used for completion of the “Wings Out” mystery.

Ikovian memorial:

• Ikovian gerege: Lowse, Varrock Museum, Wise Old Man, and one for your toolbelt
• Toy glider: Lowse and Varrock Museum
• Toy war golem: Lowse and Varrock Museum

Level 72 – 74 (Everlight)

At level 72, return to Everlight and head to the Oikos studio piles. While excavating you will be able to obtain a Kantharos cup. This is needed for ‘The Everlight’ mystery. You will be unable to finish the mystery until level 105, so just leave an extra one in your bank. Additionally, while excavating the piles, you may randomly receive journal pages for ‘The Dour of Bable’ mystery. You will need four pages in total to turn into Vanescula Drakan to complete the mystery.

Oikos studio debris:

• Decorative vase: Sir Atcha and Varrock Museum
• Patera bowl: Sir Atcha and Varrock Museum
• Kantharos cup: Sir Atcha, Varrock Museum, and keep one for ‘The Everlight’ mystery

Level 74 – 76 (Kharid-et)

At level 74, return to Kharid-et and excavate the Kharid-et chapel debris. While excavating, you may randomly receive journal pages for ‘The Cult of Orcus’. You will need to find three pages and turn them in to Dr. Nabanik to complete the mystery.

Kharid-et chapel debris:

• Ceremonial mace: Soran, Varrock Museum, and Chief Tess
• Consensus ad Idem’ painting: Soran, Varrock Museum, and Art Critic Jacques
• Pontifex Maximus figurine: Soran, Varrock Museum, and Chief Tess

Level 76 – 81 (Stormguard Citadel and Warforge!)

At level 76, the focus will begin to be split between multiple sites for a while. At level 76, you will receive an invitation from Zanik to explore the Warforge! dig site. For the time being, you will put Zanik on hold and return to the Stormguard Citadel. Once you are at the Stormguard Citadel, first recover and repair the Wingsuit if you haven’t yet. Upgrade it twice to obtain ‘Wingsuit v3’ and fly through the electric barriers to complete the ‘Wing Out’ mystery. A map of all the locations will be at the end of the document. After finishing the achievement, head to the Keshik ger pile. While excavating, you may randomly receive journal pages for ‘The Spy Who Loved Metal’ mystery. Collect three pages and speak to Gee’ka.

Keshik ger:

• Avian song-egg player: Lowse, Varrock Museum, and Wise Old Man
• Keshik drum: Lowse, Varrock Museum, and Wise Old Man
• Morin khuur: Lowse, Varrock Museum, and Wise Old Man

After finishing ‘The Spy Who Loved Metal’, ‘Wing Out’, and the collection for the Keshik ger pile, head to the Warforge!. To address why you want to start with the Stormguard Citadel vs. Warforge! boils down to Imcando metal pieces and resources. Though the rate of obtaining the Imcando metal pieces has increased, it is still best to dedicate most of this leveling block to obtaining the pieces. Additionally, the material resources are much more expensive than other places. By excavating the piles for a longer duration of time, you will gain more of the resources passively while uncovering artefacts. At any rate, once you are at Warforge! speak with Zanik to begin a cutscene. After the cutscene, head to the Gladiatorial goblin remains. While excavating, you may randomly receive journal pages for ‘The First Commander’ mystery. Collect five journal pages and turn them in to Zanik to complete the mystery.

Gladiatorial goblin remains:

• Ekeleshuun blinder mask: General Wartface, Varrock Museum, and Wise Old Man
• Narogoshuun ‘Hob-da-Gob’ ball: General Wartface and Varrock Museum
• Rekeshuun war tether: General Wartface and Varrock Museum

Level 81 – 83 (Warforge!, Infernal Source, Kharid-et, and Stormguard Citadel)

At level 81, you will unlock four excavation piles at four dig sites. Stay at Warforge! to start on the Crucible stands debris excavation piles. Once that collection is finished, hop around from dig site to dig site until all the collections are finished. If you finish all the collections before level 83, return to Warforge! if you haven’t gotten all four Imcando metal pieces yet.

Crucible stands debris (Warforge!):

• Ork cleaver sword: General Bentnoze and Varrock Museum
• Ogre kyzaj axe: General Bentnoze and Varrock Museum

Animal trophies (Infernal Source):

• Lion trophy: Isaura and Varrock Museum
• Larupia trophy: Isaura and Varrock Museum
• She-wolf trophy: Isaura and Varrock Museum

Pontifex remains (Kharid-et): (You will need your Pontifex signet ring to be able to enter here)

• Pontifex censer: Soran, Varrock Museum, and Chief Tess
• Pontifex crozier: Soran, Varrock Museum, and Chief Tess
• Pontifex mitre: Soran, Varrock Museum, and Wise Old Man

Tailory debris:

• Aviansie dreamcoat: Lowse and Varrock Museum
• Ceremonial plume: Lowse, Varrock Museum, and Chief Tess
• Peac*cking parasol: Lowse and Varrock Museum

Level 83 (Warforge!)

At level 83, return to Warforge! and begin excavating the barricade at the bottom of the crucible. Ridding the barricade will finish the ‘Out of the Crucible’ mystery. While in the Tunnels area, you can begin the ‘Into the Forge’ mystery. When complete, it will allow you to unlock the ability to make an Imcando mattock. After completing the two mysteries, head to the Goblin dorm debris and excavate the pile.

Goblin dorm debris

• Thorobshuun battle standard: General Wartface, Varrock Museum, and one is needed to unlock the Fury of the Small relic
• Yurkolgokh stink grenade: General Wartface and Varrock Museum

Level 84 (Everlight)

At level 84, return to Everlight and excavate the Oikos fishing hut remains.

Oikos fishing hut remains:

• Dominarian device: Sir Atcha, Varrock Museum, and give one to Reldo for the Sticky Fingers relic
• Fishing Trident: Sir Atcha, Varrock Museum, and Chief Tess

Level 85 (Stormguard Citadel)

At level 85, return to the Stormguard Citadel and excavate the Weapons research debris piles. While excavating the piles you may come across journal pages for the ‘A Study in Aether’ mystery. Once you have recovered all five journal pages, speak with Gee’ka to turn in the mystery. You can finish this mystery at any point as every excavation site beyond this one awards these pages, however, it is recommended that you finish it before going beyond the level 91 spot, as you can fully complete the Stormguard mysteries by 95, giving you a new researcher to add to your missions.

Weapons research debris piles:

• Hawkeye lens multi-vision scope: Lowse and Varrock Museum
• Talon-3 razor wing: Lowse and Varrock Museum

Level 86 – 89 (Kharid-et)

At level 86, return to Kharid-et and begin excavating the Orcus altar (you will need your Pontifex signet ring to be able to enter here). Be sure to keep an extra Exsanguinate Spell scroll as it is needed for ‘The Vault of Shadows’ mystery.

Orcus altar:

• Exsanguinate Spell scroll: Soran, Varrock Museum, Wise Old Man, and ‘The Vault of Shadows’ mystery
• Necromantic focus: Soran, Varrock Museum, and Wise Old Man

Level 89 – 91 (Infernal Source and Warforge!)

At level 89, head to the Infernal Source first and excavate the Dis overspill piles until you finish your collections.

Dis overspill:

• Pandemonium tapestry: Isaura, Varrock Museum, and Art Critic Jacques
• Torment metal sculpture: Isaura and Varrock Museum

After finishing the collections, head to the Warforge! dig site and excavate the Big high war god shrine piles. While excavating the piles, you may come across a journal page for ‘Forge War!’ mystery. Speak with Zanik once you have recovered the one journal page to finish the mystery.

Big high war god shrine:

• High priest crozier: General Wartface, Varrock Museum, and Chief Tess
• High priest mitre: General Wartface, Varrock Museum, and 2x for Wise Old Man
• High priest orb: General Wartface, Varrock Museum, and Chief Tess

Level 91 (Stormguard Citadel)

At level 91, return to the Stormguard Citadel and excavate the Gravitron research debris. It is strongly recommended to finish getting the pages for ‘The Spy Who Loved Metal’ so you can finish the Stormguard mysteries by 95.

Gravitron research debris:

• Prototype gravimeter: Lowse and Varrock Museum
• Songbird recorder: Lowse, Varrock Museum, and Wise Old Man

Level 92 (Everlight)

At level 92, return to Everlight and begin excavating the Acropolis debris. While excavating the piles, you may come across journal pages for ‘The Epic of Hebe’ mystery. Collect all five and speak with Vanescula Drakan to finish the mystery. Additionally, this pile has the last artefact to finish the four statues achievement, the ‘Rod of Asclepius’. Giving this artefact to the Statue of Tromple will award the player with an item that can be used to receive 50,000 archaeology experience.

Acropolis debris:

• Amphora: Sir Atcha and Varrock Museum
• Rod of Asclepius: Sir Atcha, Varrock Museum, Chief Tess, and Statue of Tromple

Level 93 (Kharid-et)

At level 93, return to Kharid-et and excavate the Armarium debris.

Armarium debris:

• Zarosian ewer: Soran and Varrock Museum
• Zarosian stein: Soran and Varrock Museum

Level 94 (Warforge!)

At level 94, return to Warforge! and excavate the Yu’biusk animal pen piles.

Yu’biusk animal pen:

• Beastkeeper helm: General Bentnoze and Varrock Museum
• Idithuun horn ring: General Wartface and Varrock Museum
• Nosorog! Sculpture: General Bentnoze and Varrock Museum

Level 95 - 97 (Stormguard Citadel)

At level 95, return to Stormguard Citadel and head to the Keshik tower debris (Dayguard tower). Once you have found a Stormguard gerege, you can restore it to interact with the Graviton Core (after having made a ‘Wingsuit v3’). Howl’s Floating Workshop mystery can then be completed, giving you access to Ancient Invention. More info is found in the mystery section.

Keshik tower debris:

• Stormguard gerege: Lowse, Varrock Museum, and one for your toolbelt
• Dayguard shield: Lowse and Varrock Museum

Level 97 (Warforge!)

At level 97, return to Warforge! and begin excavating the Goblin trainee remains.

Goblin trainee remains:

• Garagorshuun anchor: General Wartface, Varrock Museum, and one for the Fury of the Small relic
• Ourg megahitter: General Bentnoze and Varrock Museum
• Ourg tower/goblin cower shield: General Bentnoze and Varrock Museum

Level 98 - 100 (Stormguard Citadel and Infernal Source)

At level 98, return to either the Stormguard Citadel or the Infernal Source. Upon completing one of the collections, switch to the other one. It is recommended to do the Infernal Source first, so you spend more time at Stormguard to collect more blueprint pages. Congratulations on achieving level 99!

Destroyed golem (Stormguard Citadel):

• Golem Heart: Lowse and Varrock Museum
• Golem instruction: Lowse, Varrock Museum, and Wise Old Man

Byzroth remains (Infernal Source):

• Hellfire haladie: Isaura and Varrock Museum
• Hellfire katar: Isaura and Varrock Museum
• Hellfire zaghnal: Isaura and Varrock Museum

Level 100 – 103 (Warforge!, Kharid-et, and Everlight)

At level 100, send out the Special Mission ‘Power Behind the Throne’. Upon its completion, head to Warforge! and interact with the throne. You will discover that you need a Forged in War sculpture. While you are excavating the Kyzaj champions boudoir pile, recover and restore a Dorgeshuun Spear and a Forged in War sculpture as both items are needed to finish the ‘You Have Chosen…’ mystery. Use the sculpture on the throne, give the spear to Zanik, and watch the cutscene. Pass through the wall to finish the mystery.

Kyzaj champions boudoir (Warforge!):

• Dorgeshuun spear: General Wartface and Varrock Museum
• Forged in War sculpture: General Bentnoze and Varrock Museum

After completing ‘You Have Chosen…’ and the collections, feel free to go to either Kharid-et or Everlight. At Kharid-et be sure to keep an extra ‘Smoke Cloud’ spell scroll as it is needed for ‘The Vault of Shadows’ mystery.

Culinarum debris (Kharid-et):

• Smoke Cloud spell scroll: Soran, Varrock Museum, Wise Old Man, and one for the ‘The Vault of Shadows’ mystery
• Vigorem vial: Soran and Varrock Museum

Icyene weapon rack (Everlight)

• Kopis dagger: Sir Atcha and Varrock Museum
• Xiphos short sword: Sir Atcha and Varrock Museum

Level 103 (Stormguard Citadel)

At level 103, return to Stormguard and excavate the Keshik weapon rack.

Keshik weapon rack:

• Blackfire lance: Lowse and Varrock Museum
• Nightguard shield: Lowse and Varrock Museum

Level 104 (Infernal Source and Warforge!)

At level 104, return to either the Infernal Source or Warforge! and excavate either the Hellfire forge or Warforge! scrap pile.

Hellfire forge (Infernal Source):

• Possession metal sculpture: Isaura and Varrock Museum
• Trishula: Isaura and Varrock Museum
• Tsutsaroth piercing: Isaura and Varrock Museum

Warforge! scrap pile (Warforge!):

• Huzamogaarb chaos crown: General Wartface, Varrock Museum, and Wise Old Man
• Saragorgak star crown: General Wartface, Varrock Museum, and Wise Old Man

Level 105 – 107 (Everlight)

At level 105, return to Everlight and begin excavating the Stockpiled art pile. While excavating, you will get between one and ten mosaic fragments. Use 300 mosaic fragments and the restored “Hallowed Be the Everlight” painting on the elevator (complete guide at the end) to finish the ‘Hallowed Be…’ mystery. Going up the elevator, use the four bucklers, found while excavating piles/caches on each island, on the statues to start a light puzzle. Complete the puzzle, use the elevator to go up again, and use a Kantharos cup on the light to complete ‘The Everlight’ mystery.

Stockpiled art:

• The Pride of Padosan painting: Sir Atcha, Varrock Museum, and Art Critic Jacques
• Hallowed Be the Everlight painting: Sir Atcha, Varrock Museum, and Art Critic Jacques
• The Lord of Light painting: Sir Atcha, Varrock Museum, and Art Critic Jacques

Level 107 – 109 (Kharid-et)

At level 107, return to Kharid-et and excavate the Ancient magick munitions piles. There are two items that will complete the two mysteries at Kharid-et: Animate Dead spell scroll for ‘The Vault of Shadows’ and Portable phylactery for the ‘Forgotten Prisoner’. Additionally, there are a total of eleven journal pages to be acquired to finish the ‘Decimation’ and ‘Shadow Fall’ mysteries.

Ancient magick munitions:

• Ancient magic tablet: Soran and Varrock Museum
• Animate Dead spell scroll: Soran, Varrock Museum, Wise OId Man, and one for ‘Vault of Shadows’ mystery
• Portable phylactery: Soran, Varrock Museum, Wise OId Man, and one for the ‘Forgotten Prisoner’ mystery

Level 109 (Everlight)

At level 109, return to Everlight and excavate the Bibliotheke debris.

Bibliotheke debris:

• The Enlightened Soul scroll: Sir Atcha, Varrock Museum, and Wise Old Man
• The Eudoxian Elements tablet: Sir Atcha, Varrock Museum, and Wise Old Man

Level 110 (Warforge! and Infernal Source)

At level 110, return to the Warforge! and begin excavating the Warforge! weapon rack. While excavating you will have a chance to find journal pages. There are five journal pages to be turned in to Zanik to complete the final mystery, ‘Heart of the Forge.’

Warforge! weapon rack:

• Drogokishuun hook sword: General Wartface and Varrock Museum
• Hobgoblin mansticker: General Bentnoze and Varrock Museum

After completing the mystery and collection at Warforge!, head to the Infernal Source to excavate the Chthonian trophies piles.

Chthonian trophies:

• Chaos Elemental trophy: Isaura and Varrock Museum
• Virius trophy: Isaura and Varrock Museum

Level 111 – 114 (Stormguard Citadel)

At level 111, return to Stormguard and begin excavating the Flight research debris.

Flight research debris:

• Flat cap: Lowse, Varrock Museum, and Wise Old Man
• Night owl flight goggles: Lowse and Varrock Museum

At level 112, switch to the Aetherium forge piles.

Aetherium forge:

• Prototype godbow: Lowse and Varrock Museum
• Prototype godstaff: Lowse and Varrock Museum
• Prototype godsword: Lowse and Varrock Museum

Level 114 (Kharid-et)

At level 114, return to Kharid-et and begin excavating the Praetorian remains.

Praetorian remains:

• Praetorian hood: Soran, Varrock Museum, and Wise Old Man
• Praetorian robes: Soran and Varrock Museum
• Praetorian staff: Soran and Varrock Museum

Level 115 (Warforge!)

At level 115, return to the Warforge! and begin excavating the Bandos sanctum debris piles.

Bandos sanctum debris:

• Kal-i-kran chieftain crown: General Bentnoze, Varrock Museum, and Wise Old Man
• Kal-i-kran mace: General Bentnoze and Varrock Museum
• Kal-i-kran warhorn: General Bentnoze and Varrock Museum

Level 116 (Infernal Source)

At level 116, return to the Infernal Source and begin excavating the Tsutsaroth remains.

Tsutsaroth remains:

• Tsutsaroth helm: Isaura, Varrock Museum, and Wise Old Man
• Tsutsaroth pauldron: Isaura and Varrock Museum
• Tsutsaroth urumi: Isaura and Varrock Museum

Level 117 (Everlight)

At level 117, return to Everlight and begin excavating the Optimatoi remains piles.

Optimatoi remains:

• Kontos lance: Sir Atcha and Varrock Museum
• Doru spear: Sir Atcha and Varrock Museum

Level 118 (Kharid-et and Stormguard)

At level 118, you can go to either Kharid-et and excavate the War table debris or to the Stormguard Citadel to excavate Howl’s workshop debris. Once you have completed one of the collections, switch to the other.

War table debris:

• Ancient globe: Soran and Varrock Museum
• Battle plans: Soran and Varrock Museum
• Prima Legio painting: Soran and Varrock Museum

Howl’s workshop debris:

• Chuluu stone: Lowse, Varrock Museum, and Wise Old Man
• Quintessence counter: Lowse and Varrock Museum
• Spherical astrolabe: Lowse and Varrock Museum

Level 119 (Warforge!)

This is the last excavation spot! Excavate at the Makeshift pie oven until you are 120! Congratulations!

Makeshift pie oven:

• Horogothgar cooking pot: General Wartface and Varrock Museum
• Da Boss Man sculpture: General Bentnoze, General Wartface, Varrock Museum, and Wise Old Man

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Secrets of the Monolith

Obtain the Assistant Rank by doing the following:

• 40 Archaeology
• 25 damaged artefacts found
• 25 artefacts restored
• 1 collection completed
• 1 mystery solved

Writings on the Walls

The mystery starts when you study the first Markings on the Wall. You are only able to see the markings once you are level 99 with the Guildmaster qualification.

After discovering a Marking on the Wall, you will gain a 30 minute research for each one. After your Special Mission returns, study them again. After this is done at all five dig sites, the mystery is completed.

The locations are:

• Kharid-et

  

• Infernal Source

  

• Everlight

  

• Stormguard (go down the rope)

  

• Warforge!

  

Breaking the Seal (Level 12 Required)

You must be level 12 to begin excavating and to restore the Centurion Seal. Just click on the pile of dirt once both criteria have been met.

Prison Break (Level 12 Required)

To open the Prison Door, you must first get the dial from Liam, which can be obtained after getting between two to four journal pages (can be obtained by any pile in the fortress). You then must enter the code 'shadow, blood, smoke, and then ice' to gain access.

Time Served (Level 47 Required)

Restore an ancient timepiece (located in the Praesido Remains) and use it on the cell controller.

Forgotten Prisoner (Level 107 Required)

Requires: Time Served mystery and a restored Pontifex Signet Ring artefact (found in Carcerem Debris, which requires level 58 Archaeology). Additionally, you will need the Legatus Amulet (found in the Praesidio Remains, which requires level 47 Archaeology).

With the Pontifex Signet Ring in your inventory, progress through the barrier in the side room opened by the Time Served mystery and talk to the Strange Device.

Correct chat options for the Strange Device: 4-2-5-1.

• Who am I? Xil'gar Trog.
• What am I? Demon Soul.
• Where am I? In prison.
• Why am I here? Committed treason.

You then need a Portable Phylactery which is obtained from Ancient Magick Munition excavations (requires level 107).

Use it on the prison to complete the mystery.

Decimation (Level 107 Required)

Turn in all six journal pages, found in the Ancient Magicka Munitions, Praetorian Remains, and War Table Debris (levels 107, 114, and 118, respectively), to Dr. Nabanik.

Shadow Fall (Level 107 Required)

Turn in all five journal pages, found in the Ancient Magicka Munitions, Praetorian Remains, and War Table Debris (levels 107, 114, and 118, respectively), to Dr. Nabanik.

The Cult of Orcus (Level 74 Required)

Turn in all three journal pages, found in the Kharid-et Chapel Debris (level 74 required) in Kharid-et, to Dr. Nabanik.

The Vault of Shadows (Level 107 Required)

Requires: A restored 'Incite Fear' spell scroll artefact (found in Carcerem Debris, which requires level 58 Archaeology). Additionally, you will need the Legatus Amulet (found in the Praesidio Remains, which requires level 47 Archaeology).

With the 'Incite Fear' spell scroll in your inventory, progress through the unlocked door via completing the Time Served mystery.

Walk south until you see the dial on the wall (picture with the X)

Correct Puzzle looks like this

• Pick up page
• Move camera to face north
• Move NE 1 time forward
• Move E 1 time forward
• Move NE 1 time backward
• Move SW 1 time backward
• Move S 2 times forward
• Move SE 2 times forward
• Move middle 1 time forward
• Move N 1 time backward
• Move S 1 time backward
• Move W 1 time forward
• Move NW 1 time forward

Use the 'Exsanguinate' spell (from the level 86 Orcus Alter piles) [on the dial on the northern wall in the chapel]

Inside there is another puzzle similar to the previous puzzle (same correct answer), but this time there are only 5 buttons, shaped in an X.

The following is the solution for the second puzzle.

• SW 1 Backward
• Middle 1 Forward
• NW 2 Forward
• SW 1 Backward
• Middle 2 Backward
• NE 1 Forward
• SE 1 Forward
• Middle 1 Backward
• NE 2 Backward
• Middle 2 Backward
• NE 1 Backward
• Middle 1 Backward
• SW 1 Backward
• SE 1 Forward
• Middle 1 Forward
• SE 1 Forward
• Middle 1 Forward
• SE 1 Forward
• SW 1 Forward
• Middle 1 Forward
• SW 1 Backward
• Middle 2 Forward

The third puzzle can be accessed by using 'Smoke Cloud' Spell Scroll (level 100) on the dial located in the Furnace

The final puzzle can be accessed by using 'Animate Dead' Spell Scroll (level 107) on the dial located in the War Room

After completing all four puzzles, speak with Dr. Nabanik to receive a shadow engram.

• Train Divination and collect 500 memories to fill the engram.
• Operate the engram to get a memory.
• Bring the memory to Dr. Nabanik to get a book.
• Bring the book back to the vault.
• After the cutscene, return to the vault and talk to Trindine to finish the mystery.

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Eyes in their Stars (Level 20 Required)

You must be level 20 to begin excavating in the Infernal Source and restoring the four Crests of Dagon. Open the storage furniture around the room for a chance at a crest and some one-time XP items. Click on the furnace at the north end of the room to install the crests and move to the next area.

Embrace the Chaos (Level 29 Required)

Collect four journal pages from the patches throughout the basem*nt and head to the ritual chamber in the northeast end of the dungeon. Take some chalk and candles from the edge of the room to re-draw the circle in the center and place the candles on their sconces. Light the candles and perform the chant. Starting at the west candle and moving clockwise the chants are: Ordo Animam Capit, Ceterum Aperuerit Ianuam, and Et Daemonium Renascitur.

Contract Claws (Level 29 Required)

Items you will need:

• A dog familiar (Lorehound, Corgi pet override, Blue (from clue scroll reward shop), or a puppy from the Yanille pet store)
• A Shiny (harlequin) cow or bull OR all three cows, Strawberry, Vanilla and Chocolate (You will lose this!)
• Red Dye
• Zamorak Brew (fortitude prayer will also work for this portal)
• Bacon
• Frog Spawn
• Fake Beard or Desert Disguise
• Goblin Potion (Please note: You will have to unequip everything you are wearing before drinking the potion, so have enough inventory space).
• Dragon Bones

Chaos portals transport the player around the same level of the Vestibule of Futility while Dagon portals transport the player up or down a level. Mephisto the Imp appears to the player 7 times in total. Talking to Mephisto will inform the player that they need to solve a slider puzzle in order to free them.

Upon completion of the puzzle and speaking to Mephisto again, the player will receive a die, each one reducing the chance to be teleported to a random chaos portal rather than the intended destination. Although it is not necessary to complete the puzzles, it makes it easier to travel around the area.

The rewards are as follows:

• First encounter: Gives 1/4 chance to fail in teleportation portals.
• Second encounter: Gives: 1/6 chance to fail in teleportation portals.
• Third encounter: 1/8 chance to fail in teleportation portals.
• Fourth encounter (Next to the Candle Ritual): 1/10 chance to fail in teleportation portals.
• Fifth encounter (Upper ring): 1/12 chance to fail in teleportation portals.
• Sixth encounter (Lower ring): 1/20 chance to fail in teleportation portals.
• Seventh encounter (Middle ring): 1/100 chance to fail in teleportation portals.

The Infernal Source contains many broken Zodiac portals. Each portal has a coin on top of it, which gives experience and lists various requirements for each gargoyle. The gargoyles can be spoken to in any order.

Specific Gargoyles can be found here

Vestibule of Futility (Top Tier)

• North - Pisces and Aries.
• South - Virgo, Libra, and Scorpio.

The Harrowing (Mid Tier)

• Leo, Cancer, Gemini, and Taurus.

Dagon Overlook (Bottom Tier)

• Sagittarius, Capricorn, and Aquarius.

For Aries, step through the portal with a dog familiar (Lorehound, Corgi pet override, Blue (from clue scroll reward shop), or a puppy from the Yanille pet store works) and talk to the gargoyle.

For Taurus, use Angry emote once, step through the portal, and then use Angry emote again before talking.

For Gemini, have a Shiny! (harlequin) cow or bull OR have one of each of these: Vanilla/Chocolate/Strawberry cow or bull in your inventory, then step through the portal. Note - Gemini will eat it.

For Cancer, bring a red dye with you, then step through the portal.

For Leo, decrease your life points (Zamorak Brew or Fortitude works) and then step through the portal.

For Virgo, have Bacon in inventory, then step through the portal.

For Libra, use Raspberry emote once, step through the portal, and then use Raspberry emote again before talking.

For Scorpio, bring Frog Spawn with you (fished on the east part of Lumbridge Swamp cave), then step through the portal.

For Sagittarius, pray any Protection Prayer and then move through the portal.

For Capricorn, wear a Fake Beard (You can get it after completing Rocking Out quest and talking with the captain on Braindeath island or from the crate o beards) or a desert disguise (You can get one by combining a fake beard with a Kharidian headpiece, both bought from Ali Morrisane at Al Kharid or Pollnivneach general store), and step through the portal.

For Aquarius, drink a Goblin Potion to transform into Goblin (potion is made by combining Toadflax potion (unf) and Pharmakos Berries (can get one for free from Make-over mage). Then wear any item to turn back into human and then talk to the gargoyle.

For Pisces, bring Dragon Bones in your inventory and then step through the portal.

Dagon Bye (Level 68 Requirement)

YOU HAVE TO COLLECT ALL 12 GARGOYLE PAGES FROM CONTRACT CLAWS BEFORE YOU CAN FINISH THIS MYSTERY.

Craft a Chaos star (obtained from the Shakroth Remains, level 68 Archaeology required) and descend to the bottom of the pit.

There will be a puzzle based on gargoyle numbers. You will need to enter the number that each Gargoyle's has in this order:

Libra, Virgo, Scorpio, Aquarius, Libra, Pisces, Virgo, Aries, Sagittarius, Pisces, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Aquarius.

Fallen Angels (Level 42 Required)

Excavate the Prodromoi remains (level 42 required) at the Everlight digsite until you find Icyene remains. Talk to Vanescula who does the site introduction at Everlight, then get a frying pan artefact from the excavation spot. Repair the frying pan, then go south of Everlight and bury it with the remains. Talk with Vanescula again to complete the mystery.

Queen of the Icyene (Level 42 Required)

Return to the Prodromoi remains for the ‘Frying Pan’ and excavate there until you find four journal pages. Read and destroy them, then speak to Vanescula again to complete the mystery.

Fall and Rise (Level 61 Required)

Turn in all five journal pages, found in the Stadio Debris pile, Dominion Games Podium, and Icyene Weapon Rack in Everlight, to Vanescula Drakan.

The Dour of Bable (Level 72 Required)

Turn in all four journal pages, found in the Oikos Studio Debris (level 72 required), to Vanescula Drakan.

The Epic of Hebe (Level 92 Required)

Turn in all five journal pages, found in the Acropolis Debris and Bibliotheke Debris (levels 92 and 109, respectively), to Vanescula Drakan.

Hallowed Be (Level 105 Required)

Enter the door under the Acropolis in Everlight by using a Dominion Torch on the sconce (level 69 required). A torch can be obtained through either the Studio Ga Ga research or it can be collected from the Dominion Games podium.

• The door unseals and you can enter the next room.
• Follow the cave all the way to the north.
• Study the Icyene skeletons to unlock new special research, called "Battle of Optimatoi."
• Enter the northern room and then go diving underwater.
• Study the Lighthouse mechanism to unlock more new special research, called "Like Clockwork."
• Find the 3 cogs (north, west, and south) and place them in the three slots on the ground to fix the broken mechanisms (you can only carry them one by one). Images: 1

  

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Next, repair the mosaic art by using the 'Hallowed be the Everlight' painting along with 300 mosaic fragments on it. These are gained from excavating the Stockpiled Art site (level 105 required). One to ten mosaic fragments are dropped randomly at a time.

After repairing the mosaic, activate the lighthouse elevator and go up to complete the mystery.

The Everlight (Level 105 Required)

Give the Statue of Padosan (69 Archaeology) a Dominion Torch which will give you a Gold Dominion Medal.

Give the Gold Dominion Medal to Pandomenes (NPC located at Falador Castle) and gain information about using a Kantharos Cup (obtained from Oikos Studio Debris which requires level 72 Archaeology) on the beam on top of the Everlight Lighthouse.

Fully complete Hallowed Be... and go up the elevator that is unlocked at the end of the mystery.

Place the Promdromol, Hetairoi, Psiloi, and Optimatoi Bucklers (all four can be obtained by excavating cobalt blue, silvthril material caches or amphitheater debris and any higher leveled excavation piles) on the statues. That will unlock the puzzle. The puzzle is a 3x3 board where you move four pillars around trying to light up bucklers in the walls in specific tiles.

Once completed, take the elevator upstairs again. Use the Kantharo's Cup to claim the Everlight to complete the mystery.

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Atonement (Level 70 Required)

Obtain 'Exile's Vow' page from excavating Ikovian Memorial and talk to Gee'ka for completion.

Leap of Faith (Level 70 Required)

You start this mystery as soon as you talk to Gee'ka at the portal entrance to the Stormguard Citadel. Before you can enter, you need to obtain an Ikovian gerege from excavating the Ikovian Memorial nearby.

Once obtained, restore it, and take it to Gee'ka. You will be able to enter the portal to the Stormguard Citadel.

Once inside, you need to obtain the 'Boots of Flight,' which are also obtained from excavating the Ikovian Memorial inside.

With the boots, proceed to talk to Gee'ka. Then, enter the citadel again and traverse the two gaps north.

The Spy Who Loved Metal (Level 76 Required)

Turn in all three journal pages, found in the Keshik Ger and Tailory Debri, to Gee'ka.

Wing Out (Level 76 Required)

Upgrade your Wingsuit twice.

The first upgrade can be found in the central Stormguard building. Once you're at the building, climb down the rope to the southeast and pick up the lightning conductor upgrade on top of some boxes.

The second upgrade can be found on the island southeast of the "Recreation" island. On the small island, head southwest and climb down the nearby rope. The upgrade is located in a chest, next to some gold rings.

Once upgraded you must pass through an electrical barrier.

A Study of Aether (Level 85 Required)

Turn in all five journal pages, found in Weapons Research Debris and any higher leveled excavation pile within the Stormguard Citadel, to Gee'ka.

Howl's Floating Workshop (Level 95 Required)

You must get the Wingsuit V3 (locations can be found in #dig-sites in the Archaeology discord) and a Stormguard gerege (Level 95) to be boosted up from the core in the middle. Once you have ascended, search the Drafting Bench

Afterwards, decipher the Theoretical Blueprints that are on the [wall.]](https://imgur.com/w3lMmLy) which unlocks the Special Mission: 'Back to the Drawing Board'.

Go back to the Archaeology Guild and send out the research team on 'Back to the Drawing Board'. You cannot boost your level to send the mission out.

Upon return, go back to the bench and click on it to finish the mystery.

The First Commander (Level 76 Required)

Turn in all five journal pages, found in the Gladiatorial Goblin Remains, Crucible Stands Debris, Goblin Dorm Debris, Yu'biusk Animal Pen, Kyzaj Champion's Boudoir, and Bandos's Sanctum Debris (level 76, 81, 83, 89, 94, 97, 100, and 115 required for each respective pile), to Zanik.

Out of the Crucible (Level 83 Required)

Start by studying the huge barricade that blocks further progress into the Warforge!. Remove the barricade once you are level 83 in Archaeology (can be boosted at level 81 with Perfect Tea).

Forge War! (Level 89 Required)

Turn in a single journal page which can be found at any of the Big High War God Shrine, Goblin Trainee Remains, or Warforge! Scrap Pile (levels 89, 97, and 104, respectively), to Zanik.

Into the Forge (Level 83 Required)

Clear the barricade (level 83; 81 with a Perfect Tea boost).

You then must find the 11 Warforge! keys and open the 'Forge Doors' (1 is already in the door).

All the keys can be found here

*NOTE: The Saragorgak Key can be obtained from the northern caches (Mark of the Kyzaj, Warforged Bronze and Malachite Green). *

The level 83 excavation pile can be boosted from 81 with a Perfect Tea boost. Once you have all 12 keys, enter the forge. Pull the lever to the south to open the other door. There is another lever to light the forge for 21k experience; pull that.

You Have Chosen... (Level 100 Required)

Note: You can boost from level 98 for these items

Start by studying the throne as you enter the Warforge!.

You will then have to go back to the Archaeology Guild to send out the Special Mission 'Power Behind the Throne'.

The throne will then become interactable upon completion of the Special Mission. It requires 'Forged in War', found in the Kyzaj Champion Boudoir (level 100 required), sculpture.

The broken wall, to the right of the throne, will become interactable. It states that it requires the Chosen One.

Return to Zanik and give her a 'Dorgeshuun Spear', found in Kyzaj Champion Boudoir (level 100 required). Give her the spear and a cutscene will occur.

The wall will become interactable. Pass through it to finish the mystery.

Heart of the Forge (Level 110 Required)

Turn in all five journal pages, found in the Warforge! Weapon Rack and Makeshift Pie Oven (level 110 and 119 required for each respective pile), to Zanik.

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Zarosian (Kharid-et) Research:

• Demon Door: Study the Outer wall debris just south-east of the first level entrance (Main fortress).40 Archaeology required

  • Location: https://i.imgur.com/tljsXWH.png

    

  • Research: https://i.imgur.com/lj9l5Py.png

    

• Proving Grounds: Study the Barrack rubble south-west of the first level entrance (Main fortress).40 Archaeology required

  • Location: https://i.imgur.com/1XCJFEy.png

    

  • Research: https://i.imgur.com/mDT3yrk.png

    

• Cell, a Door: Study the Cell door on the second level (Prison block).47 Archaeology required

  • Location: https://i.imgur.com/Wh0As7I.png

    

  • Research: https://i.imgur.com/yHY2MST.png

    

• Lockdown: Study the Central vault found in the room behind the door opened with the Ancient timepiece (Time served mystery). You will need the 'Incite fear' spell scroll artefact to access the vault by using it in front of the inactive seal on the wall outside, then pressing the button (Prison block).58 Archaeology required

  • Location: https://i.imgur.com/AiY7Pza.png

    

  • Research: https://i.imgur.com/HyyyfR6.png

    

• Requiescat in Pace: Study the Orcus stained glass window behind the altar in the chapel on the first level. You'll need the repaired Pontifex signet ring artefact to pass the barrier (Main fortress).86 Archaeology required

  • Location: https://i.imgur.com/rJGt3cB.png

    

  • Research: https://i.imgur.com/ZTnKulh.png

    

• Where There's Smoke...: Study the Oven on the far east side of the first level (Main fortress).100 Archaeology required

  • Location: https://i.imgur.com/yIfXYOo.png

    

  • Research: https://i.imgur.com/wgyw02w.png

    

• Shadow Play: Study the War table inside the Shadow Realm. You can enter via the Praetorium war table outside when the Pylons are fully charged, or if you've powered up all 8 of the shadow anchors in the area. You'll need the ring of visibility equipped or Sliske's Gift unlocked to interact with the table (Main fortress).107 Archaeology required

  • Location: https://i.imgur.com/QbzMWXa.png

    

  • Research: https://i.imgur.com/KozdOJs.png

    

Zamorakian (Infernal Source) Research:

• Starry Eyed: Study the Star Lodge sign in the northwestern corner of the first level (Star Lodge cellar).40 Archaeology required

  • Location: https://i.imgur.com/KAREosL.png

    

  • Research: https://i.imgur.com/rM3uKkU.png

    

• The Dark Underbelly: Study the Sacrificial altar just north of the second level entrance (Dungeon of Disorder).40 Archaeology required

  • Location: https://i.imgur.com/Ovhz4GN.png

    

  • Research: https://i.imgur.com/yNCrPCy.png

    

• Abandon All Hope: Study the Portal chamber at the third level entrance (The Source - Vestibule of Futility).40 Archaeology required

  • Location: https://i.imgur.com/iwBibJb.png

    

  • Research: https://i.imgur.com/BpQRPYA.png

    

• Deeper and Down: Study the Hellhound marker on the south-western platform below the entrance on the third level (use a Dagon portal to jump down once) (The Source - The Harrowing).68 Archaeology required

  • Location: https://i.imgur.com/Sj1XWJ8.png

    

  • Research: https://i.imgur.com/hjObEoR.png

    

• Who Dis?: Study the Trapped demon at the bottom of the third level (climb down using the Dagon portals) (The Source - Dagon Overlook).68 Archaeology required

  • Location: https://i.imgur.com/m8pOHOh.png

    

  • Research: https://i.imgur.com/ToTxhqX.png

    

• Hell Mouths: Study the Hydra gate next to the demon at the very bottom of Infernal Source. You will need a repaired Chaos Star in your inventory or toolbelt to descend into the pit (The Source - Hydra portal).98 Archaeology required

  • Location: https://i.imgur.com/VAaeN4w.png

    

  • Research: https://i.imgur.com/JKoysK8.png

    

Saradominist (Everlight) Research:

• Lions and Unicorns and Centaurs, Oh My!: Study the Mound of earth just north the scaffold, on the west side of the Mass grave.42 Archaeology required

  • Location: https://i.imgur.com/Jw8qa6j.png

    

  • Research: https://i.imgur.com/sxmfwLN.png

    

• Ode to a Midsummer Morning: Study the Amphitheatre stage found in the north-east corner of the Amphitheatre.51 Archaeology required

  • Location: https://i.imgur.com/xwAh794.png

    

  • Research: https://i.imgur.com/4JCyeX1.png

    

• Stadio Ga Ga: Study the Stadium column just outside the Dominion Games stadium.69 Archaeology required

  • Location: https://i.imgur.com/2VWMHUg.png

    

  • Research: https://i.imgur.com/4bXKVuF.png

    

• Home, Sweet Home: Study the Partial statue in the northern building in the Oikoi (households) area.72 Archaeology required

  • Location: https://i.imgur.com/YJjvZ0e.png

    

  • Research: https://i.imgur.com/WByk3kZ.png

    

• Like Clockwork: Study the Lighthouse mechanism in the underwater cave beneath Everlight. Once inside the cave, head into the room all the way at the northern end, then dive underwater. Accessing the cave for the first time will require a repaired Dominion torch artefact to be placed and lit at the cave entrance near the Acropolis.84 Archaeology required

• Ground of the Polis: Study the Stone tablet on the stairs on the north side of the Acropolis.92 Archaeology required

  • Location: https://i.imgur.com/aADhIRF.png

    

  • Research: https://i.imgur.com/8UZtWhS.png

    

• Battle of Optimatoi: Study the Icyene skeletons in the underwater cave beneath Everlight. Accessing the cave for the first time will require a repaired Dominion torch artefact to be placed and lit at the cave entrance near the Acropolis.105 Archaeology required

  • Location: https://i.imgur.com/pEwf3Gz.png

    

  • Research: https://i.imgur.com/31TeHQG.png

    

Armadylean (Stormguard Citadel) Research:

• Ikovian Tragedy: Study the Ikovian temple by clicking on the archway in the first area of the dig site.70 Archaeology required

  • Location: https://i.imgur.com/R3xV7Zu.png

    

  • Research: https://i.imgur.com/3zaTCK7.png

    

• Deer-ly Departed: Study the Memorial megalith in the north-eastern part of the first major island (Recreation).81 Archaeology required

  • Location: https://i.imgur.com/vSANJGr.png

    

  • Research: https://i.imgur.com/hk7cUvr.png

    

• Night and Day: Study the Keshik coat of arms on the Nightguard Tower (north-western island). You'll need the Wingsuit v2 or higher to be able to reach this location.95 Archaeology required

  • Location: https://i.imgur.com/B8ocHkw.png

    

  • Research: https://i.imgur.com/VYrvcWG.png

    

• Back to the Drawing Board: Search the Drafting bench in Howl's Floating Workshop. You'll need a Stormguard gerege in your inventory or toolbelt to access this area.
  95 Archaeology required

  • Research: https://i.imgur.com/BkjCIgQ.png

    

• The Aetherium Giant: Study the War golem arm in the middle of the south-western islands of Stormguard. You'll need the Wingsuit v2 or higher to be able to reach this location.98 Archaeology required

  • Location: https://i.imgur.com/iYswpvb.png

    

  • Research: https://i.imgur.com/rZc8p7g.png

    

• Howling Man: Decipher the Theoretical blueprints in Howl's Floating Workshop. You'll need a Stormguard gerege in your inventory or toolbelt to access this area.118 Archaeology required

  • Research: https://i.imgur.com/JUF65CO.png

    

• Melting Point: Study the Grille in the middle of the Crucible Arena.83 Archaeology required

  • Location: https://i.imgur.com/cyCLBGJ.png

    

  • Research: https://i.imgur.com/5APy3iH.png

    

• Northside: Study the Big High War God shrine in the northern part of the Warforge Tunnels.97 Archaeology required

  • Location: https://i.imgur.com/vNf2iTH.png

    

  • Research: https://i.imgur.com/PtVqJM4.png

    

• Dwarven Forge: Study the Hallmark on the western wall in the small room inside the Forge.97 Archaeology required

  • Location: https://i.imgur.com/Yc1Dzrk.png

    

  • Research: https://i.imgur.com/jcSMY8I.png

    

• Too Many Bones: Study the animal skull in the south-western corner of the Warforge Tunnels.100 Archaeology required

  • Location: https://i.imgur.com/fL30bPy.png

    

  • Research: https://i.imgur.com/Abqhtbo.png

    

• Big High War Chest: Study the Weapons cache in the area behind Bandos's throne (reachable as part of the level 100 You Have Chosen... mystery).100 Archaeology required

• Power Behind the Throne: Study Bandos's throne directly next to you as you descend into Warforge.100 Archaeology required

  • Location: https://i.imgur.com/Duvm9rI.png

    

  • Research: https://i.imgur.com/RMoVRqq.png

    

• Mysterious Monolith:Existence: Reach the 'Assistant' rank with the Archaeology guild.40 Archaeology required

• Mysterious Monolith:Architecture: Reach the 'Associate' rank with the Archaeology guild.70 Archaeology required

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Researchers after getting Assistant qualification (level 40):

• Katarina (north of digsite): Give her a restored Zarosian Dummy artefact.
• Dorian (north-east of digsite): Give him a restored Opulent wine goblet artefact.
• Eduardo (north-west of digsite): Give him a restored Ceremonial Unicorn Ornament artefact.

Researchers after getting Associate qualification (Level 70):

• Alpheus (south of Anachronia Lodestone): Show him a restored Anachronia Totem.
• Eliza (south of Anachronia Lodestone): Show her a restored Anachronia Totem.

Researchers after getting Professor qualification (Level 90):

• Drew: Automatically unlocked after getting Professor qualification.
• Helen: Automatically unlocked after getting Professor qualification.
• Easty: Automatically unlocked after getting Professor qualification.

Researchers after getting Guildmaster qualification (Level 99):

• Simon Templeton: Automatically unlocked after getting Guildmaster qualification.Anna Jones (north-east of Varrock, sitting on a bench): Additional requirement of "What Lies Below" quest.
• Asgarnia Smith (near the rug merchant in the Bedabin Camp): Additional requirement of "Desert Treasure" quest. Give him a restored Ourg megahitter artefact.
• Elissa Giovanni (north-east of digsite): Additional requirement of "The Golem" quest. Give her a restored Golem instruction artefact.

Researchers after getting Consultant’s qualification:

• Dr. Nabanik: Unlocked after completing all Kharid-et mysteries.
• Vanescula: Unlocked after completing all Everlight mysteries.
• Movario: Unlocked after completing all Infernal Source mysteries.
• Gee'ka: Unlocked after completing all Stormguard Citadel mysteries.
• Zanik: Unlocked after completing all Warforge mysteries.

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We’re slowly converting this stuff to the Wiki and the in-game doesn’t cover specific things you can do in the run up to each dig site like mystery guides, etc.

Hopefully it’s useful!