RS3 Warforge Digsite Complete Mystery Guide

Deep beneath the Feldip Hills lies the Warforge, an ancient underground military complex that holds some of RuneScape 3's most intriguing archaeological mysteries. This sprawling facility once served as Bandos's training ground, where goblins learned warfare from various races including hobgoblins, ourgs, orks, and ogres. Now, as an archaeologist, you can uncover its buried secrets with our complete Warforge dig site walkthrough.

The Warforge dig site becomes accessible at level 76 Archaeology, when you receive a Warforge invitation directing you to this ancient facility. You'll need at least an assistant qualification with the Archaeology Guild to begin exploring these ruins. Our RS3 Warforge mysteries guide will walk you through each challenge hidden within these ancient halls, ensuring you don't miss any crucial details or rewards.

In this comprehensive RuneScape 3 Warforge dig site guide, we'll help you efficiently solve every mystery, unlock new areas, and progress toward your archaeological achievements. Whether you're hunting for the legendary Imcando mattock or exploring the rich lore of the goblin armies, our detailed walkthrough has you covered!

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Warforge Dig Site

The First Commander

The first mystery we'll tackle at the Warforge dig site is "The First Commander," which is both a mystery and an achievement. This one is relatively straightforward, involving the collection of journal pages that reveal the history of Bandos's earliest champion.

Requirements

• Level 76 Archaeology
• Associate qualification with the Archaeology Guild

Solution

For this mystery, you'll need to find and transcribe five specific journal pages. These pages can be found while excavating at any of these locations:

• Gladiatorial goblin remains (Level 76 Archaeology)
• Crucible stands debris (Level 81 Archaeology)
• Goblin dorm debris (Level 83 Archaeology)
• Yu'biusk animal pen (Level 94 Archaeology)
• Kyzaj champion's boudoir (Level 100 Archaeology)
• Bandos's sanctum debris (Level 115 Archaeology)

The 5 pages in question are:

1. Hob-da-Gob
2. Chained Heat
3. It a Knockout
4. Nosorog Horn Toss
5. First Chosen

After finding each page, make sure to read and transcribe it into your archaeology journal. Once you've collected and transcribed all five pages, simply speak to Zanik to complete the mystery.

Reward

• You'll receive 12,000 Archaeology experience for completing this mystery
• Unlocks "The First Commander" achievement

Pro Tip: Since these pages can be found from any of the listed excavation spots, it's most efficient to excavate at the lowest level spot you have access to, as you'll get faster excavation rates at lower-level spots.

Out of the Crucible

This mystery requires you to begin exploring a previously inaccessible area of the Warforge dig site. It's a simple mystery that serves as a gateway to unlocking more content within the dig site.

Requirements

• Level 83 Archaeology

Solution

1. Make your way to the entrance of the dig site where you'll find a barricade.
2. Start excavating the barricade - this will automatically complete the mystery.

Reward

• You'll receive 15,000 Archaeology experience
• Grants access to new areas within the Warforge
• Unlocks "Out of the Crucible" achievement
• "Into the Forge" mystery unlocked

Pro Tip: This mystery should be completed as soon as you reach level 83 Archaeology, as it unlocks access to additional excavation spots and mysteries, including the path to obtaining the Imcando mattock.

Into the Forge

This is one of the most significant mysteries in the Warforge dig site, granting access to Thalmund's Forge and being a crucial step in unlocking various rewards.

Requirements

• Level 83 Archaeology
• Level 35 Dungeoneering
• Level 28 Fishing
• Completion of "Out of the Crucible" mystery

Solution

Note: If you've previously destroyed any keys, you can retrieve them from Zanik after starting the mystery - you won't need to re-obtain them.

1. With level 83 Archaeology, start excavating the barricade.
2. Investigate the northern door to Thalmund's Forge.
3. Optional: Talk to Zanik (You can skip this step if you have all keys in your inventory).
4. Collect all 11 keys from various locations:

Dorgeshuun Key:

• Already in the Forge Door - no need to obtain this key

Horogothgar Key:

• Found at the initial crucible arena excavation site

Drogokishuun Key:

• Enter "Tunnels Entrance" from the top level
• Select both "left" and "right" dialogue options

Yurkolgokh Key:

• Located in the south-west area
• Make your way to the Forge door north of the goblin dorm debris and interact with it.

Huzamogaarb Key:

• For this key, you can excavate anything in the goblin dorm debris area; this includes material caches as well.

Saragorgak Key:

• For the Saragorgak key, excavate around the big High War God shrine. This also includes material caches.

Garagorshuun Key:

• Start fishing from the fishing spots for this key.
• Requires level 28 Fishing
• Guaranteed after catching 50 of the same fish type. Note: The 50-fish guarantee only applies to the first fish type you catch.

Thorobshuun Key:

• Mine copper, tin, or necrite rocks to the south
• Guaranteed after mining 50 ores. Note: Double ore drops don't count as extra progress.

Dungeoneering Tunnel Keys (All require level 35 Dungeoneering):

• Ekeleshuun key: South-east tunnel
• Idithuun key: South-west tunnel
• Narogoshuun key: West tunnel
• Rekeshuun key: North-west tunnel (Important: Let the message sequence complete when entering tunnels; interrupting will force you to leave without the key)

5. Final Steps:

• Bring all your keys to the Forge door and insert your keys.
• Once inside, pull the lever in the centre of the room to complete this mystery.

Pro Tips:

• You can check which keys you've already placed by observing the deadbolts on the door.
• Attempting to open the door will tell you which keys you still need.
• Complete tunnel sequences without interruption to ensure you receive the keys.

Reward

• 21,000 Archaeology experience
• 8,000 Dungeoneering experience
• Access to Thalmund's Forge
• Unlocks "Into the Forge" achievement

Forge War!

After gaining access to the Warforge's deeper areas, this mystery reveals more about the history of the facility through the discovery of an ancient text.

Requirements

• Level 89 Archaeology
• Completion of "Out of the Crucible" mystery

Solution

This is a straightforward mystery that requires finding a single document named "Forge War!" The document can be found at any of these excavation locations:

1. Big High War God shrine (Level 89 Archaeology)
2. Goblin trainee remains (Level 97 Archaeology)
3. Warforge scrap pile (Level 104 Archaeology)

Once you find the document:

1. Read and transcribe it into your archaeology journal.
2. Talk to Zanik to complete the mystery.

Reward

• 21,000 Archaeology experience
• Unlocks "Forge War!" achievement

You Have Chosen

This important mystery unlocks access to Bandos's sanctum and reveals crucial lore about Zanik's connection to the Warforge.

Requirements

• Level 100 Archaeology
• Completion of "Out of the Crucible" mystery
• Partial completion of "The First Commander" mystery (specifically the Hob-da-Gob and First Chosen pages)

Pre-requisite Research Before beginning, ensure you've completed these research missions:

• Too Many Bones
• Power Behind the Throne

Solution

1. Obtain and Restore Required Items:
   • 'Forged in War' sculpture, either start digging the Kyzaj champion hotspot or send your research team to complete the “Power Behind the Throne” research.
   • Dorgeshuun spear can be found by digging at the Kyzaj champions hotspot or alternatively you can send your research team to complete the “Too Many Bones” research.
2. Interact with Bandos's Throne:
   • Head to the Crucible.
   • Place the restored 'Forged in War' sculpture on the throne.
   • After placing it, you will notice a hidden switch on the broken wall, next to the throne.
   • Press the switch.
3. Series of Conversations with Zanik: First Conversation:
   • Return to Zanik.
   • Ask about the "You Have Chosen..." mystery.
4. Second Conversation:
   • Speak to Zanik again about the mystery.
   • She will request the restored Dorgeshuun spear.
   • Give her the spear.
5. Final Conversation:
   • Speak to Zanik for one final time.
   • This will trigger a cutscene.
   • Remember, this step requires having found both the Hob-da-Gob and First Chosen pages from The First Commander mystery. If you have completed the mystery, then you don’t have to worry about it.

Rewards

• 37,000 Archaeology experience
• Access to Bandos's sanctum excavation site through the newly opened wall
• Unlocks "You Have Chosen..." achievement

Pro Tip: Make sure you have both required pages from The First Commander mystery before starting the final conversation with Zanik to avoid having to make multiple trips.

Heart of the Forge

This is the final mystery of the Warforge dig site, revealing the last pieces of history about this ancient facility through a collection of historical documents.

Requirements

• Level 110 Archaeology
• Completion of "Out of the Crucible" mystery

Solution

For this mystery, you'll need to collect five specific pages. These can be found at either of these excavation locations:

• Warforge weapon rack (Level 110 Archaeology)
• Makeshift pie oven (Level 119 Archaeology)

The five pages required are:

1. Farewell to Kili
2. Bertha
3. The Bronze Age
4. Rockfish Pie
5. For Peat's Sake

After finding each page:

1. Make sure to read and transcribe it into your archaeology journal
2. Once you have all five pages, speak to Zanik to complete the mystery

Pro Tip: While both locations can yield the pages, it's most efficient to excavate at the Warforge weapon rack since it has a lower level requirement and will give faster excavation rates.

Reward

• 62,000 Archaeology experience
• Unlocks "Heart of the Forge" achievement

Completing the Warforge Mysteries

• 182,000 Total Archaeology experience
• Multiple achievements
• Access to all Warforge areas
• Ability to obtain the Imcando mattock
• Rich lore about the history of Bandos's armies

If you're looking to enhance your Archaeology journey and find guides about other dig sites and mysteries, check out our blog! And remember, if you need help getting the best equipment for faster excavation, you can always visit our store to purchase some RS3 Gold from RPGStash!