OSRS How to Start the Barracuda Trials Guide
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The Barracuda Trials unlock some of the best early rewards in Sailing, so knowing how to start each one saves you a ton of confusion when the NPC won’t spawn or the start prompt doesn’t appear.
How to Start the Barracuda Trials
Each Barracuda Trial only starts when you meet the level requirement and have the right boat parts equipped. You must also sail to the correct trial island and talk to the Trial Master there. Only skiffs are allowed for every trial.
Requirements for Every Trial
The Tempor Tantrum
Sailing level needed 30
Trial Master Rum dashed Ralph
Boat parts needed iron helm and oak masts and linen sails
Location The Storm Tempor
The Jubbly Jive
Sailing level needed 55
Trial Master Gurtob
Boat parts needed inoculation station and mithril helm
Location Backwater
The Gwenith Glide
Sailing level needed 72
Trial Master Gwyna
Boat parts needed listed on the island
Location Porth Gwenith
Why Some NPCs Might Not Appear
If you cannot see some of the characters needed it may be because your client hides certain NPCs. Entity hider plugins remove the Trial Master and his boat. Turn off entity hider, restart your client, and Ralph appears normally. This fixes most missing NPC issues instantly.
You also must be sitting at the helm when you click the trial prompt. If you try to start from the deck without controlling the ship, the trial will not activate.
If the boat parts do not meet the minimum requirements, Ralph will not let you begin. Check your helm tier and your mast and sail tier before trying again.
How Each Trial Works After You Start It
Trials use timed ocean obstacle courses. You deliver rum or lost supplies to the Barracudas before the timer runs out. Each trial has 3 difficulty ranks Swordfish, Shark, and Marlin. Each first time completion gives a chunk of bonus experience and unlocks the next rank.
Your best time and highest rank save to the scoreboard so you can retry for faster clears later.
Barracuda Trial Rewards
Each rank gives a different reward. These parts are used in higher level Sailing construction.
Stormy key from the Tempor Tantrum Swordfish rank
Barrel stand from the Tempor Tantrum Shark rank
Ralph’s fabric roll from the Tempor Tantrum Marlin rank
Fetid key from the Jubbly Jive Swordfish rank
Captured wind mote from the Jubbly Jive Shark rank
Gurtob’s fabric roll from the Jubbly Jive Marlin rank
Serrated key from the Gwenith Glide Swordfish rank
Heart of Ithell from the Gwenith Glide Shark rank
Stink Bomb from GB at Shark rank (but not really)
Gwyna’s fabric roll from the Gwenith Glide Marlin rank
Final Blurb
The Barracuda Trials unlock clean rewards as you climb Sailing levels, but they only start when your boat setup, location, and level line up right. Turn off anything hiding NPCs, check your gear, and talk to the Trial Master from the helm to start each challenge without issues.
FAQ
Why can’t I see Rum dashed Ralph
Entity hider plugins remove him, so turn them off.
Do I need a skiff
Yes all Barracuda Trials only work with skiffs.
Do level boosts work for requirements
No you must meet the base Sailing level.
Why won’t the start prompt appear
You must be at the helm and have the required boat parts.
Can I redo trials for better times
Yes all ranks can be repeated and your best time saves.
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