RS3 Leagues Archaeology Tasks List & Guide | Catalyst League
Written by Andrew Hammel
Archaeology is one of the most rewarding skills to train in RuneScape 3 Leagues, especially during the Catalyst League. The relic system boosts your excavation speed and experience to levels that feel far smoother than in the main game. Because of this, Archaeology tasks in RS3 Leagues are both efficient for points and a steady way to push your levels.
This guide lists all Archaeology tasks available, broken down by tier, along with tips on how to complete them efficiently.
Easy Archaeology Tasks in RS3 Leagues
Complete the Archaeology tutorial (10 points)
This is unlocked immediately at the Archaeology Guild with Acting Guildmaster Reiniger. Simple and fast.
Medium Archaeology Tasks in RS3 Leagues
Clear the Fort debris at the Kharid-et Dig Site (30 points, 12 Archaeology)
Visit the Everlight Dig Site (30 points, 42 Archaeology)
Restore a Pontifex Signet Ring (30 points, 58 Archaeology + a cut dragonstone, requiring 55 Crafting)
These tasks push you into early dig site progression. The Pontifex Signet Ring is the trickiest, but worth it since it overlaps with Mysteries and Collections.
Master Archaeology Tasks in RS3 Leagues
Fully explore the Everlight Dig Site (400 points, 117 Archaeology)
This is the big Archaeology milestone task in Catalyst League. It requires a long grind but pays out heavily in points. The boosted rates make this much smoother than the live game.
Training Tips for Archaeology in Catalyst League
Always prioritize Mysteries when available. These unlock dig site progress and give strong XP rewards.
Complete Collections as you train. They count toward points and provide tetracompass pieces.
Excavator Relic (Pickaxe of the Ages) makes training effortless: materials are auto-banked, restoration costs are halved, and chronotes are multiplied.
Artefacts will often outpace materials. Use Material Caches when needed, but generally keep moving through higher level hotspots.
Don’t forget site events like Kharid-et Pylon and Orthen Rex skeleton for bonus XP.
Final Blurb
Archaeology in RS3 Leagues is one of the smoothest skills to grind thanks to relic bonuses. Easy tasks like the tutorial kick things off, but the true rewards come later with medium tasks at Kharid-et and Everlight, and the massive point payout for fully exploring Everlight. By pairing Mysteries, Collections, and artefact restoration with League boosts, you’ll honestly finish Archaeology tasks faster than you’d expect.
FAQ
What is the first Archaeology task in RS3 Leagues?
The very first task is completing the Archaeology tutorial at the guild, which gives 10 points.
How do I restore the Pontifex Signet Ring?
You need 58 Archaeology and a cut dragonstone, which may require 55 Crafting.
What is the hardest Archaeology task in Catalyst League?
The master tier task is fully exploring the Everlight Dig Site, requiring 117 Archaeology.
Do relics affect Archaeology tasks?
Yes, the Excavator relic boosts experience, auto-banks materials, and halves restoration costs, making all tasks much faster.
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