How to Reach Hosidius in OSRS
This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to get to Hosidius-from the basics of Zeah geography to all available methods of travel, along with useful tips and prerequisites.
What Is Hosidius and Why Visit?
Before diving into how to get there, it helps to understand what makes Hosidius so special. Hosidius is one of the five Houses of Great Kourend, a large kingdom on the continent of Zeah, introduced in the game's Kourend & Kebos expansion. This house is renowned for its fertile lands and farming potential.
Key reasons to visit Hosidius include:
Farming patches: Hosidius offers several allotment, herb, hops, fruit tree, and tree patches. These patches are prized for their proximity and relatively low competition, making them excellent spots for consistent farming runs.
Hosidius House favor: To use many of the farming patches and the unique Hosidius range (a cooking range where food never burns), you need to gain favor with the Hosidius House. Favor is earned by training skills like farming, cooking, mining, and woodcutting within Hosidius.
Pottery crafting: Near Hosidius, you can craft pottery, an accessible method to train Crafting.
Tithe Farm minigame: A unique and rewarding farming-related minigame located in Hosidius.
Convenient banking: Hosidius has a bank chest, which is useful for skilling and OSRS gold management.
Where Is Hosidius Located?
Hosidius is located in the southwest corner of the continent of Zeah. Zeah itself lies west of the mainland continent of Gielinor (where most OSRS content is situated). Traveling to Hosidius requires crossing from the mainland to Zeah, then navigating its roads and pathways.
How to Get to Hosidius in OSRS
Now, let's look at the different ways you can travel to Hosidius depending on your progression, quests completed, and available transportation methods.
1. Charter Ship from Port Sarim or Other Charter Locations
One of the most straightforward methods, especially for new players, is using the charter ship system.
Where to catch the ship: The main and most convenient charter ship departs from Port Sarim, located southwest of Varrock. Other charter points include Catherby and Ardougne.
How it works: Talk to the ship's captain and select Hosidius as your destination. The ship will set sail and transport you directly to the Hosidius docks.
Cost: The trip costs a small amount of coins (usually a few hundred). You can buy OSRS gold if you don't have enough.
Pros: No skill or quest requirements, straightforward, and reliable.
Cons: Costs money every trip and involves a short loading time.
This method is ideal if you're just beginning to explore Zeah or don't have access to other teleports yet.
2. Fairy Ring Teleport (Code: BJS)
For players who have completed the quest Fairy Tale II - Cure a Queen, the Fairy Ring network is an incredibly fast and efficient way to reach Hosidius.
How to use: Once you unlock Fairy Rings, visit any Fairy Ring location, and enter the code BJS.
Result: You teleport to a spot just north of Hosidius, near the farming patches.
Walking distance: From the landing spot, you only need to walk a short distance south or southeast to reach key areas in Hosidius.
Pros: Instant, no cost beyond quest completion, and ideal for regular farming or crafting runs.
Cons: Requires completion of a moderately long quest.
3. Xeric's Talisman Teleport
Players who enjoy the Xeric's Challenge minigame can earn a Xeric's Talisman, which offers teleportation near Hosidius.
How to obtain: By completing the Xeric's Challenge and unlocking talisman rewards.
Benefits: Teleports you close to Hosidius farming patches, reducing travel time.
Pros: Fast and convenient for skilled players.
Cons: Requires investment in the minigame.
4. Elite Kourend Diary Teleport (Hosidius Bank Teleport)
Completing the Elite Kourend Achievement Diary unlocks a very useful teleport.
What it does: Allows you to teleport directly to the Hosidius bank.
Why it's useful: The bank is located right inside Hosidius, near farming patches and other facilities, making this the most convenient teleport for farming or skilling.
Requirements: High-level and somewhat time-consuming diary tasks, including combat and skilling achievements.
Pros: Instant and close to essential locations.
Cons: Requires significant game progress.
5. Player-Owned House (POH) Teleport at Xeric's Lookout
If you have a Player-Owned House located in Xeric's Lookout:
You can teleport directly to your POH and then run southwest to Hosidius.
Pros: Useful for players who have built their POH there and use it as a Zeah hub.
Cons: Requires Construction skill and house setup.
6. Walking or Running from Other Zeah Houses
If you already find yourself elsewhere on Zeah, such as Arceuus, Shayzien, or Lovakengj, you can:
Use the roads and bridges to travel southwest towards Hosidius.
This method is slower but useful if you want to explore Zeah on foot or have quest requirements in multiple houses.
7. Combination Teleport + Ship or Run
For newer players without access to fairy rings or diaries:
Teleport to Al Kharid using an Amulet of Glory.
Run to Port Sarim.
Take the charter ship from Port Sarim to Hosidius.
While this is slower than other methods, it is accessible early on.
Preparing to Use Hosidius Facilities: Gaining House Favor
Before you can use many of Hosidius' benefits, like farming patches or the cooking range, you must earn favor with the Hosidius House.
How to gain favor: Perform activities within Hosidius such as farming, cooking on the Hosidius range, mining, or woodcutting.
Why favor matters: Certain farming patches and the Hosidius range require up to 100% favor to be used.
Tips for gaining favor fast:
Farm crops in Hosidius farming patches.
Cook food on the Hosidius range (once unlocked).
Mine rocks within Hosidius.
Chop trees and perform woodcutting there.
Gaining favor is vital to unlocking all the perks of Hosidius.
Making the Most of Hosidius
Once you've made it to Hosidius, you'll want to take advantage of everything it offers.
Farming patches: Use the allotment, herb, hops, and tree patches to maximize your farming experience.
Cooking: The Hosidius range cooks food without burning it once you have enough favor-perfect for efficient Cooking training.
Pottery: Craft pottery from the nearby clay deposits for Crafting experience.
Tithe Farm Minigame: Participate to gain farming experience and rewards.
Banking: Use the nearby bank chest to store your items during skilling.
Summary
Getting to Hosidius in OSRS is easier once you know your options. Beginners will find the charter ship from Port Sarim reliable, while more advanced players will prefer the fairy ring teleport BJS or the Elite Kourend Diary teleport for speed and convenience. Once there, earning favor unlocks vital features like farming patches and the Hosidius cooking range.
With these methods and tips, you can easily access Hosidius and take full advantage of its rich skilling opportunities, making it a cornerstone of your OSRS farming, cooking, and crafting routine.