"Perilous Moons" is one of the many quests that Old School RuneScape (OSRS) players can complete to earn rewards, gain experience, and progress through the game’s lore. While some quests are straightforward, "Perilous Moons" offers a unique blend of puzzles and combat that might prove tricky for beginners. This guide will take you through the entire quest step-by-step, ensuring that you overcome its challenges with ease.

Quest Overview

Difficulty: Easy

Length: Medium

Required Skills: No mandatory skills, but having a combat level of at least 30 is recommended.

Required Items:

-A lantern (lit)

-A piece of food to distract the wolves

-A knife

-Rope

Quest Requirements: None, but having some basic gear and food will make it easier.

Starting the Quest

To begin the "Perilous Moons" quest, speak with Lunar Historian Lessa at the entrance of the Lunar Isle Cave. She will tell you about the strange activities and dark energy affecting the Lunar Isle and how the moons are causing unexpected changes to the local wildlife and environment.

After a short dialogue, she will instruct you to investigate the various anomalies happening around the island. Your first task is to collect three lunar shards from the locations where these disturbances are the strongest.

Step 1: Collecting the Lunar Shards

1.Northern Cliffside: Head north from Lessa’s location until you reach a steep cliffside. You’ll need to use your rope on the edge of the cliff to rappel down. At the bottom, pick up the first Lunar Shard near a sparkling rock.

2.Wolf Den: Travel to the eastern side of the island where you’ll find a pack of aggressive wolves guarding a cave entrance. Use your piece of food to distract the wolves (a cooked fish works best). This will allow you to enter the cave safely. Inside, find the second Lunar Shard lying on the ground.

3.Moonlit Glade: The final shard can be found in the Moonlit Glade on the west side of the island. This area is shrouded in darkness, so ensure your lantern is lit before entering. Search the bushes to find the last Lunar Shard.

Step 2: Solving the Lunar Puzzle

Return to Lunar Historian Lessa with the three shards. She will tell you that they need to be placed in the correct order at the altar inside the Moonlit Glade to dispel the dark energy.

-Order: The correct order is determined by examining each shard’s description in your inventory. Each shard will have a distinct glow—blue, green, and purple. The order to place them on the altar is Green, Purple, Blue. Doing so will trigger a short cutscene where the dark energy is weakened.

Step 3: Defeating the Shade Beast

Once the energy is weakened, a Shade Beast will appear. This is a level 35 creature with moderate stats, but it is weak to slash attacks. Use your best slashing weapon to defeat it quickly. If you’re low on health, step back and eat some food, as the Shade Beast’s attacks can hit up to 6 damage per hit.

Step 4: Returning to Lessa

After defeating the Shade Beast, return to Lessa and report your success. She will thank you for your efforts and reward you with:

3,000 Crafting XP

2,000 Magic XP

Access to the Moonlit Glade resource area, which contains special herbs and lunar rocks that can be used for unique potions and crafting recipes.

Tips for Completing Perilous Moons

Gear: Since the quest doesn’t require any high combat level, bringing a set of basic armor like steel or mithril will suffice. A slashing weapon like a scimitar is ideal.

Food: Bring a few pieces of food such as lobsters or trout to ensure you can heal if needed.

Lantern: Don’t forget to bring a lit lantern, as parts of the quest take place in dark areas.

Final Thoughts

"Perilous Moons" is a great introductory quest that not only provides decent experience rewards but also introduces players to the Lunar Isle. It’s manageable for lower-level players, especially with the right preparation and strategy. Follow this guide to complete the quest efficiently and enjoy your new rewards and access to the resource area. You can seek RSgoldfast help, good luck!