Giants' Foundry is a unique Smithing minigame in Old School RuneScape (OSRS), offering an interactive and rewarding alternative to traditional Smithing training methods. This guide will help you understand how to unlock, play, and make the most of this minigame while maximizing your experience and rewards.

How To Unlock Giants' Foundry

To access the Giants' Foundry minigame, you'll need to complete the Sleeping Giants quest. This quest involves assisting Kovac, a Hill Giant, in restoring an ancient forge. The quest requires level 15 Smithing to complete, which is relatively low. If you don't have this level yet, you can use quests like The Knight's Sword to boost your Smithing experience from level 1 to 29, unlocking the Giants' Foundry quest and giving you a solid head start on your Smithing journey.

Giants' Foundry Overview

The Giants' Foundry is a massive, ancient forge used by Hill Giants to craft large swords. Although it's designed for bigger creatures, players of all sizes can use the forge. To participate, you'll need to bring your own metal bars, which must be suitable for your Smithing level (you can use a mix of different bars, such as Bronze, Iron, Steel, Mithril, Adamant, and Rune). The main objective is to create swords for Kovac that meet specific requirements, and the better your work, the better the rewards.

Creating and Refining a Sword: Step-by-Step

Here's a breakdown of the process for crafting a sword:

Start the Commission:

Speak to Kovac to get your commission. He will specify the type of sword you need to make.

You'll need to pick the right moulds for the sword's parts (tip, blade, forte). The moulds will affect the sword's stats and quality. For example, a broad sword requires different moulds than a lightweight one.

Moulding the Preform:

Head to the mould station and select the three moulds based on Kovac's instructions.

Once selected, go to the crucible, fill it with metal bars, and pour molten metal into the moulds.

After a short time, a preform (the unfinished sword) will form. You will need a Bucket of Water to handle the preform or wear Ice Gloves if you have them.

Refining the Sword:

This is where the bulk of the minigame takes place. You'll refine the preform at three stations: Trip Hammer, Grindstone, and Polishing Wheel.

Monitor three important bars during this stage:

Quality Indicator: The higher this is, the better your rewards.

Temperature Meter: This indicates the temperature of the preform. Use the Lava Pool to heat it up or the Waterfall to cool it down.

Process Indicator: This tells you which station to use. If it shows the Trip Hammer, head to the Trip Hammer station; if it shows the Grindstone, go to the Grindstone, and so on.

Finalizing the Sword:

As you work, the temperature and process indicator will dictate the actions required. For instance, you may need to hammer the preform at the Trip Hammer and periodically heat it in the Lava Pool to maintain the right temperature.

Once the sword is fully refined, you can hand it over to Kovac.

Giants' Foundry Tips

Focus on the Process Indicator: The process indicator is your guide to knowing where to go and what to do. Always follow it to ensure you're refining your sword correctly.

Watch the Temperature: Managing the temperature is crucial. If your performance gets too hot or too cold, it will negatively affect the sword's quality. Use the Lava Pool or Waterfall at the right times to maintain the ideal temperature.

Plan Your Moulds: Pay close attention to Kovac's instructions and choose the correct moulds to maximize the quality of the sword. Each mould is suited for different sword types, so selecting the right one is essential to completing your commission successfully.

Equipment:

Ice Gloves: If you have Ice Gloves, you can handle the preform without a Bucket of Water, which can save you some inventory space.

Graceful Armor: If you're doing a lot of running around, Graceful Armor can help conserve your run energy. Alternatively, you can bring Stamina Potions if you prefer to wear the Smith's Uniform for its Smithing benefits.

Rewards and Reputation

When you successfully complete a sword, you will receive:

Smithing XP: The amount depends on the quality of the sword.

Gold: You'll earn a payout for each sword you create.

Reputation: This is used to unlock rewards in the shop, such as additional moulds, Smithing-related OSRS items, and the Smith's Uniform.

Giants' Foundry Rewards

The Rewards Shop offers several useful items:

Moulds: New moulds can be bought to create different types of swords with varying stats. These provide more options and can help you craft higher-quality swords for better rewards.

Smith's Uniform:

This uniform boosts Smithing efficiency. Wearing the full set gives you:

20% chance to speed up Smithing animations by one tick.

20% chance to speed up progress in the foundry.

100% efficiency when wearing the entire set.

Other Rewards: Kovac's shop offers a variety of other items that improve your Smithing experience and may make the minigame more efficient.

Conclusion

The Giants' Foundry is an exciting, engaging, and rewarding way to train Smithing in OSRS. By following the right steps, paying attention to the details, and selecting the best moulds, you can maximize your Smithing experience and rewards.

If you're looking to level up your Smithing even faster or have specific goals in mind, such as acquiring certain items or gaining cheap OSRS gold, it's important to keep an eye on the rewards system and consider how you can best utilize it to complement your overall OSRS goals. Let me know if you'd like tips on how to get the most out of your foundry experience, or if you're looking for advice on where to get OSRS gold!