The Kharid-Et Digsite in RuneScape 3 (RS3) is packed with mysteries that players can solve as part of the Archaeology skill. Solving each mystery rewards players with valuable experience points and grants access to new areas and additional achievements. Here’s a guide to help you tackle each of these mysteries at the Kharid-Et Digsite.
Recommended Tools and Preparation
Having higher-tier mattocks can significantly improve the speed at which you excavate, making it easier to gather artifacts and resources for each mystery. If you need more RS3 Gold for better equipment, consider checking resources like RPGStash.
Mysteries at Kharid-Et Digsite
1. Breaking the Seal
Requirement: Level 12 Archaeology
Steps:
Speak with Dr. Nabanik after completing the buy OSRS gold Archaeology tutorial to receive a damaged centurion’s seal.
Dig at the fort debris to locate the fortress entrance.
Restore the seal at a workbench (requires 6 Third Age iron and 2 Zarosian insignia).
With the seal in your backpack, enter the fort to gain access to the main fortress.
Reward: 900 Archaeology experience and entry into Kharid-Et’s main area.
2. Prison Break
Requirement: Level 12 Archaeology
Steps:
Gather four custodian’s log pages by excavating Legionary, Castra, Administratum, and Carcerem debris.
Speak with Liam near the prison door to receive the missing Kharid-Et prison dial.
Fix the broken dial on the wall to the right of the prison door.
Input the code in this sequence: Shadow, Blood, Smoke, Ice.
Reward: 900 Archaeology experience and access to the prison block.
3. Time Served
Requirements: Level 47 Archaeology, Prison Break mystery completed.
Steps:
In the prison area, excavate the praesidio remains to obtain a damaged ancient timepiece.
Restore it at a workbench.
Use it on the ancient mechanism in the prison.
Reward: 2,800 Archaeology experience and partial access to the Vault.
3. The Cult of Orcus
Requirements: Level 74 Archaeology, Prison Break completed.
Steps:
Collect three pater’s log pages from Kharid-Et chapel debris, Pontifex remains, and Orcus altar.
Return to Dr. Nabanik to complete the OSRS gold mystery.
Reward: 11,000 Archaeology experience.
4. The Forgotten Prisoner
Requirements: Level 107 Archaeology, Prison Break completed.
Items Needed:
Pontifex signet ring and Legatus pendant (can be stored on the tool belt)
Portable phylactery
Steps:
Go to the solitary confinement area.
Interact with the strange device and respond: “Xil’gar Trog,” “demon soul,” “prison,” “treason.”
Restore the portable phylactery to fulfill the contract.
Reward: 54,000 Archaeology experience.
5. Decimation
Requirements: Level 107 Archaeology, Prison Break completed.
Steps:
Gather six pages from Ancient magick munitions, Praetorian remains, and War table debris.
Talk to Dr. Nabanik to complete the mystery.
Reward: 54,000 Archaeology experience.
6. Shadow Fall
Requirements: Level 107 Archaeology, Prison Break completed.
Steps:
Collect five praetorian’s log pages from Ancient magick munitions, Praetorian remains, or War table debris.
Return to Dr. Nabanik to finalize the mystery.
Reward: 54,000 Archaeology experience.
Final Mystery: The Vault of Shadows
Requirements: Level 107 Archaeology, Time Served completed, either powered shadow anchors or an active pylon.
Items Needed:
Legatus pendant and Pontifex signet ring (both can be stored on the tool belt)
Ring of visibility or shadow realm access
Four spell scrolls: Incite Fear, Exsanguinate, Smoke Cloud, Animate Dead
Ice Puzzle
Head to the prison block, use Incite Fear near the inactive dial on the wall, and press the button to teleport.
Rotate the dials following the sequence provided in the guide. Find log page 2 behind the opened door.
Blood Puzzle
In the chapel, use Exsanguinate and press the blood button.
Rotate the dials according to the specific order. Once complete, find Praetor’s log page 3 in your inventory.
Completing these puzzles and the final mystery rewards a substantial amount of experience and completes your Kharid-Et journey, revealing the secrets buried within this ancient Zarosian fortress!