The Kandarin Hard Diary in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) is one of the most rewarding achievement diaries in the game—offering massive quality-of-life upgrades, better skilling perks, and improved teleport options throughout the region. This quick guide walks you through every requirement, all the items you need, and how to complete each task efficiently.

Whether you're prepping for elite diaries or simply boosting your account’s overall efficiency, completing the Kandarin Hard Diary is a major milestone worth knocking out.

Locations You Will Visit

During the Kandarin Hard tasks, you'll travel across most of the province, including:

• Catherby

• Seers’ Village

• Taverley Dungeon

• Shadow Dungeon (Desert Treasure path)

• Otto’s Grotto

• Piscatoris area (Barbarian Fishing)

• Barbarian Assault

• Catherby Flax Field

• Fishing Guild outskirts

Be prepared with teleports, run energy restorers, and good pathing to save time & OSRS gold.

OSRS Kandarin Hard Diary Requirements

Before starting, make sure you meet all skill, item, and quest requirements. Missing even one will force you to backtrack mid-run.

Skill Requirements

You must have at least:

• 60 Agility

• 50 Construction

• 10 Crafting

• 70 Defence

• 65 Firemaking

• 70 Fishing

• 70 Fletching

• 70 Prayer

• 56 Magic

• 75 Smithing

• 50 Strength

• 53 Thieving

• 60 Woodcutting

Item Requirements

Prepare these items before your run:

• Barbarian fishing rod + feathers

• Any axe

• Bowstring

• Knife

• 3 × Cosmic runes

• 30 × Water runes

• 1 × Unpowered orb

• Dusty key OR 70 Agility to access the Taverley Dungeon shortcut

• Maple logs

• Any unstrung U-bow (you will craft one)

• Ring of visibility

• Combat gear + Anti-dragon shield

• Coins

• Yew logs

• Adamantite ore

• Hammer

Tip: Bring teleports for Camelot, Barbarian Outpost, Taverley, and Catherby to save time.

Quest Requirements

You must complete:

• Tai Bwo Wannai Trio

• King’s Ransom (plus the Knight’s Training Grounds)

• Partial completion of Desert Treasure (ring of visibility required)

• Barbarian Training tutorials:

  • Firemaking without a tinderbox

  • Fishing

  • Smithing (for spears and hasta conversions)

Kandarin Hard Diary Tasks – Step-by-Step Guide

Below is the fastest route based on typical teleports and pathing.

1. Charge a Water Orb (Taverley Dungeon)

Start in Catherby, then travel to the Taverley Dungeon. Use the Charge Water Orb spell on the Water Obelisk.

  • Location: Ladder past the blue dragons

  • Spell: Charge Water Orb (requires unpowered orb + runes)

Task complete.

2. Create a Yew Longbow From Scratch (Near Flax Field)

Go south of the Catherby flax field and:

  • Chop a Yew log

  • Pick flax → spin into bowstring

  • Use a knife to fletch a Yew longbow (u)

  • String the bow

Task complete.

3. Enter the Seers’ Village Courthouse With Piety Active

Very simple:

  • Turn on Piety in your prayer tab

  • Enter the courthouse in Seers' Village

This is surprisingly easy for a Hard task.

4. Complete a Seers’ Village Rooftop Agility Lap

If you've trained in agility at all, odds are you've already completed a few Hard tasks passively—but make sure you finish one full lap now.

5. Redecorate Your House to Fancy Stone

Head northeast of Seers’ Village bank to the Estate Agent.

  • Choose “Fancy Stone” house style

  • Costs coins (but you can switch back)

6. Burn a Maple Log Using a Bow (Barbarian Firemaking)

Anywhere in Seers’ Village:

  • Use maple logs + bow

  • Requires Barbarian Firemaking training

  • No tinderbox needed

7. Kill a Shadow Hound (Shadow Dungeon)

Travel to the Shadow Dungeon area unlocked during Desert Treasure.

  • Bring your ring of visibility

  • Navigate inside until you find Shadow Hounds

  • Kill one

Task complete.

Single-combat note: You may need to kill nearby skeletons first.

8. Smith an Adamant Spear (Otto’s Grotto)

Go to Otto’s Grotto for Barbarian smithing.

  • Use Adamantite bar + logs + hammer

  • Create an adamant spear

Requires Barbarian Smithing training.

9. Catch a Leaping Sturgeon (Barbarian Fishing Spot)

At the Barbarian Fishing area near Otto:

  • Use your barbarian rod + feathers

  • Catch a leaping sturgeon

Usually done while training in Fishing/Strength/Agility.

10. Kill a Mithril Dragon

Head downstairs from Otto’s Grotto into Ancient Caverns.

Bring:

  • Anti-dragon shield

  • Combat gear

  • Food + Prayer potions if needed

Kill one mithril dragon.

11. Purchase a Granite Platebody From Barbarian Assault

Go to the Barbarian Assault minigame lobby.

  • Earn or buy points

  • Purchase a Granite Platebody

This is your final Hard task.

Kandarin Hard Diary Rewards

After completing all tasks, speak to The Wedge at the Camelot Teleport location. You will receive:

  • Kandarin Headgear 3

  • XP Lamp

  • Additional Region Benefits

And more, depending on your progression.

Why Complete the Kandarin Hard Diary?

Aside from unlocking top-tier quality-of-life perks, this diary is essential for players who:

  • Train agility at Seers’ Village

  • Regularly chop trees

  • Do clue scrolls

  • Use Camelot teleport frequently

  • Participate in Barbarian Assault

  • Fish using Barbarian techniques

  • Want faster progression toward the Elite Diary

Every RS account benefits from these upgrades, and the diary can be completed in under 1–2 hours with proper preparation.

Final Thoughts

The Kandarin Hard Diary is one of the most rewarding mid-to-late-game challenges in OSRS. By preparing your items, having all skill requirements beforehand, and following this optimized task route, the process becomes straightforward and efficient. Once completed, the Kandarin Headgear 3 offers amazing everyday utility, making your OSRS journey smoother than ever.