Trollheim Goutweed Guide: Locations and Quest Uses

Goutweed is a rare, specialized herb found primarily within the Troll Stronghold in the Trollheim region. Unlike standard herbs used in the Herblore skill, goutweed cannot be brewed into traditional potions. Instead, it serves as a critical quest item for several major storylines and can be traded to NPCs for a variety of standard grimy herbs.

Obtaining goutweed is most commonly associated with the Eadgar's Ruse quest, where players must navigate a stealth-based mini-challenge to retrieve the herb from a guarded storeroom.

How to Obtain Goutweed in Trollheim

The primary and most cost-effective way to acquire goutweed is by visiting the Troll Stronghold. Specifically, the herb is located in a storeroom situated directly beneath Burntmeat's kitchen.

The Storeroom Stealth Method

During and after the Eadgar's Ruse quest, players can access the storeroom. This area is patrolled by troll guards who will kick you out if you are spotted. To successfully retrieve the herb:

1. Enter the Troll Stronghold and locate Burntmeat's kitchen.
2. Use the storeroom key to enter the lower level.
3. Navigate through the crates, staying out of the line of sight of the patrolling trolls.
4. Pick the goutweed from the crates at the back of the room.

Pro Tip: It is highly recommended to gather at least three goutweed during your first visit. This prevents the need to return to the stronghold for subsequent quests like Dream Mentor and Dragon Slayer II.

Farming Goutweed (Not Recommended)

While goutweed can be grown in a herb patch starting at level 29 Farming, this method is generally avoided by experienced players. The seeds, known as gout tubers, are rare rewards from the Tai Bwo Wannai Cleanup minigame.

As of the latest data, gout tubers are valued at approximately 768,325 coins on the Grand Exchange. Given that goutweed itself is untradeable and has a high alch value of 0, using a tuber to grow a single herb is considered a significant financial loss. The plant can be grown in several regions, including Asgarnia, Kandarin, Kourend, Morytania, and Varlamore, but the stealth method in Trollheim remains the standard for all players.

Quest Requirements and Utility

Goutweed is mandatory for the completion of three significant quests. Because it is untradeable, you must fetch it yourself or grow it.

• Eadgar's Ruse: The herb is central to the quest plot, where it is used to satisfy the trolls' demands.
• Dream Mentor: Goutweed is a required ingredient for the Dream vial (herb). Creating this requires level 5 Herblore and provides 84 Herblore XP. The herb is combined with a Dream vial (water) to progress the quest.
• Dragon Slayer II: A later-game requirement where the herb is once again needed for specific quest progression.

Exchanging Goutweed with Sanfew

If you have excess goutweed from your trips to the Troll Stronghold, you can take them to Sanfew in Taverley. He will accept goutweed in a 1:1 trade for a random herb rolled from the standard herb drop table.

The average value of an exchange with Sanfew is approximately 837 coins. The potential herbs you may receive include:

While this exchange provides a way to dispose of extra herbs, the time spent sneaking past trolls usually makes this an inefficient method for farming standard herbs compared to combat or traditional Farming.

Historical Changes

Goutweed was originally released on 5 October 2004. Over the years, its inventory appearance has been updated to better reflect the game's evolving art style. The inventory sprite underwent rotations in August 2005 and again in December 2005, which resulted in the current visual representation used in the game today.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I buy goutweed on the Grand Exchange?

No. Goutweed is non-tradeable. You can buy the gout tuber required to grow it, but the herb itself must be obtained through gameplay or farming.

What happens if the guards catch me in the storeroom?

If a troll guard spots you in the Troll Stronghold storeroom, you will be caught and teleported just outside the room. You do not lose any items, but you will have to restart your stealth attempt from the entrance.

Is goutweed used for any high-level potions?

Currently, goutweed has no use in standard Herblore recipes. Its only "product" is the Dream vial used specifically during the Dream Mentor questline.