The bridge east of Amberfell is finally open. On Monday, September 28, 2026, Jagex shipped Havenhythe Part II for RuneScape members, unlocking the rest of the island that Part I only teased: mist-soaked boglands, a quarry that feeds Runecrafting in a new way, Sanguine-twisted Slayer targets, and the story chapter that sets up October's duo boss.
This guide is the day-one player checklist. It sticks to what Jagex published in the Havenhythe Part II out-now news post and the deeper Journey into the East blog, with press context from TheGamer's launch write-up and Massively OP. If you already finished Secrets of Amberfell and have been camping Wendlewick waiting for the east road, start with the quest requirements, then pick a skilling lane.
What launched today
Havenhythe first arrived earlier in 2026 as a new landmass east of Morytania. Part I gave you Amberfell, Wendlewick, early Sanguine contact, and the feeling that half the island was still locked behind fog. Part II is the unlock:
- Story continuation through Heralds of Crimson, pushing toward Shuruk-Ba and The Crimson Throne
- Fenmoor, home of the Bogolins and petrified-tree Woodcutting / Totem Fletching
- Heathervein and the Exalted Quarry for Mining, Crafting, and a lower-intensity Runecrafting path
- Active Divination around Colossi memories and murals
- New Slayer threats: Sanguine Bogolins, Sanguine Werewolves, and Ravenous Strigoi
- A Havensilver damage rework that removes the old penalty for using other styles against Havensilver-weak targets
- A hard date to finish the quest before the Ghrazi Blood Knights duo boss on October 12
Quest first: Heralds of Crimson
If you only do one thing on launch day, start the story. Inanna's visions of Wendlewick's fall are the narrative engine. Heralds of Crimson leads you through the new eastern regions and toward an ending in Shuruk-Ba. Jagex is clear that this is a season finale for the Havenhythe-set Sanguine arc, not the end of the Sanguine threat forever. The Ghrazi Blood Knights still get their formal introduction, and the October 12 duo boss is the combat bill that comes due after the quest.
Requirements
- Complete Secrets of Amberfell
- 55 Herblore
- 51 Crafting
- 65 Mining
- 60 Smithing
Why finish before October 12
Jagex's out-now post is blunt: to challenge the Ghrazi Blood Knights, you need Heralds of Crimson done first. The duo-only boss lands October 12. Treat the next two weeks as a soft deadline for story completion if you want first-week boss access, sigil prep, and whatever drop economy forms around the fight. You can still explore Fenmoor and the quarry without rushing, but the quest gate is not optional for the boss.
Fenmoor and the Bogolins
East of Amberfell, the ground gets wet. Fenmoor is the damp home of the Bogolins, semi-aquatic cousins of goblins who fish, chop petrified trees, and build totems to keep their Sanguine-touched relatives at bay. They are generally friendly and nervous rather than aggressive, which makes Fenmoor a skilling hub first and a combat zone second.
Petrified Woodcutting ladder
Chop petrified trees for Roots, Bark, and Wood. Bigger resources unlock with Woodcutting level:
| Woodcutting | Resource |
|---|---|
| 65 | Petrified Roots |
| 85 | Petrified Bark |
| 105 | Petrified Wood |
There is a deposit point in the glade if you only want Woodcutting XP and banked materials. Higher-tier resources also push Totem progress faster when you convert them.
Totem Fletching
Bring your haul to the center of the glade and build Bogolin Totems. Any gathered petrified resource can contribute; Fletching XP is tied to the totem you choose:
| Fletching | Totem |
|---|---|
| 65 | Toad Totem |
| 85 | Mollusc Totem |
| 105 | Elemental Totem |
Finished totems get hauled off by Bogolins to ward against their Sanguine cousins, and you get reward bundles. Notable chase pieces Jagex lists:
- Fenshell Knife, a new Fletching main-hand
- Bogolin Stick, used to create a new mid-level Magic staff
- Bogolin Sogtorch, which boosts Woodcutting success (stronger inside Fenmoor)
Friendly Bogolins vs Globin's problem
Meet leader Waterface on the friendly side. The Sanguine Bogolins of Globin, led by Bloodnose, are the less hospitable cousins. Community preview material also points at farming patches you can unlock by dealing with that story branch. If you are an iron or a farmer who lives for new patches, prioritize that detour after the main Woodcutting loop.
Heathervein and the Exalted Quarry
Heathervein is the mining settlement built around Havenhythe's strangest dig site: the Exalted Quarry. Something ancient sits under the rock. The practical loop is simpler. Mine Essence Lumps, Chunks, and Slabs, then process them into Rune Essence with Crafting.
| Mining | Resource | Crafting to process |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | Essence Lumps | 51 |
| 85 | Essence Chunks | 71 |
| 105 | Essence Slabs | 91 |
You can trade finds in for a reduced return if you do not want to process everything yourself. While you work the quarry you can also gather Exalted Essence, which supports a less click-intensive Runecrafting method at supported altars. Jagex is explicit that this is not a replacement for traditional Runecrafting. It is a second lane for players who want lower intensity.
Colossi memories and Divination
Havenhythe's Colossi left marks across the island. With 77 Divination and partial progress in Heralds of Crimson, talk to Aurriel at the Divine Fall. You gather memories into a Memory Stone, attune it to a mural somewhere on Havenhythe, then travel to return those memories. Rewards include Divination XP, Remnant Energy, and Agility XP from the travel loop.
This is designed as an active Divination method. You are rewarded for moving between memory sites and murals instead of camping one spot. Stick with it for hidden Colossi lore and an item that can speed the activity up. Remnant Energy also matters later for Sigil Codices built from Slayer drops.
New Slayer threats and the Havensilver change
The Sanguine corruption is not just story flavor. Three combat packs land with Part II:
Sanguine Bogolins
No Slayer requirement. Decent XP if you can handle their explosive habits. Drop Crimson Ichor and can drop the Fen-Orb, which upgrades the Bogolin Earthborne Staff to tier 78.
Sanguine Werewolves
Former people of Berylbrook, now twisted hunters using bleed and Sanguine pressure. No requirement to fight them open-world, but 72 Slayer is needed before they can be assigned as a task.
Ravenous Strigoi
Vampyric arrivals from Vampyrium. 104 Slayer to engage. Chase the Nightblood Ring, a Ranged crossbow ring that increases enchanted bolt activation chance.
All three drop Crimson Ichor. Combine Ichor with Remnant Energy for new Sigil Codices:
- Sanguine Offering Codex
- Vampyre Slayer Codex
- Vital Drain Codex
Havensilver rework
Previously, creatures weak to Havensilver took 50% reduced damage from other sources. That penalty is gone. Havensilver now deals 50% increased damage against Sanguine creatures instead. You can clear content in your normal gear, but bringing the right tools is a real advantage rather than a soft requirement.
Extra island content worth wandering for
Beyond the headline loops, eastern Havenhythe also adds:
- Three additional Woodcutting tree types
- Two new Fishing spots
- New Farming patches and seeds
- An additional Bloodwood Tree location
- Pieces of a strange old painting scattered for players to notice
Day-one route that does not waste hours
- Confirm membership and log into a stable world.
- Finish or reclaim Secrets of Amberfell if you somehow skipped it.
- Check Herblore / Crafting / Mining / Smithing against the quest gate; train the shortfalls first.
- Start Heralds of Crimson and push until Fenmoor and Heathervein unlock naturally.
- Pick one skilling lane for the rest of the session: Fenmoor Woodcutting / Totems, Exalted Quarry, or Colossi Divination.
- Kill a few Sanguine Bogolins or Werewolves to learn the new Havensilver feel and bank early Ichor.
- Bookmark October 12 for Blood Knights prep and keep the quest moving across the next two weeks.
RuneFest, livestreams, and nearby calendar noise
Jagex's weekly post also reminds players that RuneFest returns October 3–4, with a Twitch livestream on October 3 from Twitch.tv/RuneScape (2pm BST / 1pm UTC / 9am ET / 6am PT). There is a behind-the-scenes Havenhythe Part II stream on Thursday, October 1 at 15:00 game time with Mods Yuey, Blkwitch, Sponge, and Rowley. Use those if you want developer context after you have already touched the content yourself.
MTX item removal planning still points at November 23, 2026 as the use-it-or-lose-it date for listed items. That is separate from Havenhythe, but it is the other big systems clock hanging over autumn RuneScape. Do not let bank-clean anxiety steal your first Fenmoor evening unless you were already mid-cleanup.
Who this update is for
Quest and lore players get the eastward story push and a named finale location. Skillers get three distinct methods with clear 65 / 85 / 105 ladders. Slayers get new assignments, a Havensilver buff that feels good to play around, and sigil crafting that foreshadows the duo boss. Mid-level members who cleared Part I but stalled on Mining or Smithing should treat those as the real unlocks before the cinematic beats.
Soft note for AccountShark readers who rotate members accounts across big content drops: Part II rewards membership and story progress more than a brand-new free-to-play lane. If your goal is experiencing Heralds of Crimson and the Fenmoor loops on day one, a ready members profile with Secrets of Amberfell done beats a fresh tutorial slog.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Havenhythe Part II release?
September 28, 2026, for RuneScape members. Jagex's official out-now post and Journey into the East blog both date the launch to that Monday weekly update.
What are the requirements for Heralds of Crimson?
Complete Secrets of Amberfell, then meet 55 Herblore, 51 Crafting, 65 Mining, and 60 Smithing.
What new areas open in Part II?
The path beyond Amberfell opens the rest of the island, including the Boglands of Fenmoor, the mining settlement Heathervein, and the Exalted Quarry, plus more exploration nodes as you travel east toward the story climax.
What is the Exalted Quarry used for?
Mining Essence Lumps, Chunks, and Slabs that process into Rune Essence, plus gathering Exalted Essence for a lower-intensity Runecrafting method at supported altars.
How does Fenmoor skilling work?
Chop petrified trees for Roots / Bark / Wood based on Woodcutting level, then spend those materials on Toad, Mollusc, or Elemental Totems based on Fletching level. Reward bundles can include the Fenshell Knife, Bogolin Stick path, and Bogolin Sogtorch.
What Slayer monsters were added?
Sanguine Bogolins (no requirement), Sanguine Werewolves (72 Slayer for tasks), and Ravenous Strigoi (104 Slayer). All can drop Crimson Ichor for new Sigil Codices.
How did Havensilver change?
The old 50% damage penalty from other styles against Havensilver-weak creatures is removed. Havensilver now deals 50% increased damage to Sanguine creatures.
When are the Ghrazi Blood Knights coming?
October 12, 2026, as RuneScape's first duo-only boss encounter. Finish Heralds of Crimson before then if you want access on release.
Is Havenhythe free-to-play content?
No. Part II is a members update expanding the members island introduced earlier in 2026. Free players will not unlock the eastern Havenhythe loops described here.
Where should I verify details after this article?
Start with Jagex's out-now post and Journey into the East. Use TheGamer and Massively OP for secondary framing, then trust in-game interfaces for exact drop rates and exchange values.
