The Rune Pouch is one of the most valuable and sought-after items in OSRS gold. This seemingly simple pouch allows players to carry up to three different types of runes at once, making it a game-changing tool for any spellcaster or anyone who frequently uses runes in combat or skilling. Whether you're a PvM enthusiast, a PvP player, or someone who simply wants to streamline their rune management, the Rune Pouch is a must-have item.

But how do you obtain one? In this guide, we will walk you through all the methods to acquire a Rune Pouch in OSRS, the requirements, and why it's such a valuable addition to your inventory.

What is a Rune Pouch?

The Rune Pouch is an item in OSRS that allows players to store up to three different types of runes. This makes it significantly easier to carry runes for multiple spells without taking up several inventory spaces. Each Rune Pouch can hold a variety of runes-be it elemental runes like Air, Fire, Water, and Earth, or more specialized runes like Death, Blood, or Soul.

The main benefit of the Rune Pouch is its ability to save inventory space, which is especially useful for spellcasting classes, high-level combat situations, and skilling that requires frequent rune use. You can carry up to 18,000 runes in total in a Rune Pouch (assuming you fill it completely with the appropriate runes). Additionally, the pouch can be combined with other rune-storage methods, such as the Arceuus spellbook or pouches for binding runes.

Requirements to Obtain the Rune Pouch

Before you can acquire a Rune Pouch, you must meet some basic requirements:

Completion of the "A Kingdom Divided" Quest:

The Rune Pouch is only available after completing the A Kingdom Divided quest. This quest is part of the Kourend and Kebos expansion, so if you haven't yet unlocked the Kourend area, you'll need to complete the questline.

Requirements for A Kingdom Divided:

Skill Requirements: Level 56 Agility, Level 60 Mining, and Level 65 Prayer.

Quest Prerequisites: You need to have completed the Architectural Alliance, The Queen of Thieves, and The Ascent of Arceuus quests.

Access to the Arceuus House:

The Rune Pouch is tied to the Arceuus House, one of the five houses in the Great Kourend region. After completing the quest, you will gain access to this house, which is where you can obtain the Rune Pouch.

Loyalty and Reputation with the Arceuus House:

While you don't need maxed reputation with the Arceuus House, you will need some favor with them to obtain the Rune Pouch. A reputation of at least 60% favor within the Arceuus House is required. Favor can be gained by completing tasks or offering resources to the Arceuus House.

How to Obtain the Rune Pouch in OSRS

There are several methods to acquire a Rune Pouch in Old School RuneScape, with the most common method being purchasing it from a specific NPC in Kourend.

Method 1: Purchasing the Rune Pouch from Zanaris the Arceuus Clerk

Once you have completed the A Kingdom Divided quest and gained at least 60% favor with the Arceuus House, you can purchase the Rune Pouch from Zanaris the Arceuus Clerk.

Here's what you need to do:

Location: Zanaris the Arceuus Clerk is located within the Arceuus House in Great Kourend. You can reach this area by traveling to Kourend and heading to the Arceuus House, which is accessible via the Kourend Castle.

Price: The Rune Pouch costs 75,000 coins. This is the standard price, and once you've made the purchase, you'll be able to keep it indefinitely.

After purchasing the Rune Pouch, it will be placed in your inventory. You can then start using it to store up to three different types of runes for more efficient spellcasting.

Method 2: Dropped by the Arceuus House Ghost

In addition to purchasing the Rune Pouch, you can also obtain the Rune Pouch by defeating the Arceuus House Ghost in the Kourend area. This ghost can be found in an area near the Arceuus House, and while he drops the pouch randomly, it's a highly sought-after drop.

Here's a step-by-step breakdown of how to obtain the Rune Pouch from the ghost:

Location: The Arceuus House Ghost can be found within the Kourend area, close to the Arceuus House.

Drop Rate: The Rune Pouch is not guaranteed to drop from this ghost, but it does have a rare drop rate. Players will have to defeat the ghost multiple times, but each time they kill it, they increase their chances of obtaining the pouch.

Combat Level: The Arceuus House Ghost is a moderately powerful combat monster. Players will need to have decent combat stats to defeat it efficiently, especially if you're farming for the drop.

This method requires more time and effort compared to purchasing it directly from Zanaris, but it can be worthwhile if you prefer to rely on cheap RS gold combat for your item acquisition.