The Onyx Journal
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Guides, strategies and stories from the world of Old School RuneScape. A little knowledge goes a long way.
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OSRS Cerberus Guide: Ghost Prayers, Lava & First Kills
Learn Cerberus with clear soul colours, west-to-east prayer timing, Ward and spectral options, lava movement and a practical first-trip setup.
OSRS Kraken Guide: Gear, Fishing Explosives & First Trips
Prepare Kraken with Magic gear, fishing explosives and a sustainable inventory. Learn why overheads do not block its attacks, plus instance and loot rules.
OSRS Abyssal Sire Guide: Vents, Phases & First Kills
Learn Abyssal Sire with a reliable vent setup, Shadow spells, miasma movement and the teleport escape. Includes demonbane options, unsired and account risks.
OSRS Grotesque Guardians Guide: Phases, Gear & First Kills
Learn Dawn and Dusk with a small Ranged–melee switch, clear phase cues, orb collection and prison escapes. Includes brittle key access and recovery.
OSRS PvM Progression Guide: First Bosses to Solo Upgrades
Choose your next OSRS boss by mechanics, unlocks and account goals. Build a practical route through Scurrius, Barrows, Fire Cape and later solo encounters.
OSRS Vorkath Beginner Guide: Gear, Acid & First Kills
Prepare post-quest Vorkath with a crossbow setup, correct dragonfire protection, acid walking and Crumble Undead. Covers recovery, Salve and first-head goals.
The Onyx OSRS Beginner Guide: First Steps & Progression
Start OSRS with practical first-session checkpoints, useful quest unlocks, travel planning and combat decisions. Choose your next goal and find the right detailed guide.
OSRS Zulrah Beginner Guide: Forms, Rotations & First Kill
Learn Zulrah with a small gear switch, form and prayer cues, a rotation-three learning route and venom preparation. Includes recovery and Ironman differences.
OSRS Dagannoth Rex Guide: Route, Safespot & First Ring
Reach Dagannoth Rex, establish the eastern safespot and plan a first ring trip. Covers Waterbirth tools, entry risks, Magic gear and Ironman differences.
OSRS Giant Mole Guide: First Kills, Tracking & Rewards
Learn Giant Mole with practical gear, light and spade checks, Falador shield tracking and a first-trip plan. Compare public rooms, instances and account goals.
OSRS Perilous Moons Guide: Gear, Bosses & First Chest
Plan a Moons of Peril run with defensive gear, local supplies and clear Eclipse, Blue and Blood Moon mechanics. Understand Lunar Chest rolls and Ironman play.
OSRS Sarachnis Guide: Gear, Prayer Switches & First Kills
Learn Sarachnis with a practical crush setup, web prayer switches and minion priorities. Plan Forthos access, aranea boots, instance costs and Ironman trips.