Christina Kebbit Monkfish is one of the most fascinating mermaid guides introduced to Old School RuneScape as part of the Sailing skill update. This guide covers everything you need to know about locating Christina, solving her sea charting riddles, and maximizing your Sailing experience gains.
If you have already read our previous guide on Gloria Kebbit Monkfish, you will notice familiar mechanics here. However, Christina brings her own unique riddles, a distinct location in the Menaphite Sea, and challenges that set her apart from the rest of the Kebbit-Monkfish family.
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What is OSRS Christina Kebbit Monkfish?
Christina Kebbit Monkfish is a Merfolk mermaid guide NPC released on 19 November 2025 as part of the historic Sailing skill launch. She belongs to a family of five mermaid guides alongside Victoria, Marina, Selina, and Gloria Kebbit-Monkfish. Her exam text reads: “A mermaid guide, willing to help you research the depths of the sea.”
What makes OSRS Christina Kebbit-Monkfish stand out is the sheer variety of her riddle types, from anagrams and hidden word clues to herblore recipes, farming knowledge, phonetic puzzles, and vowel removal challenges. She is a Members-only NPC with NPC ID 15159.
Location of Christina Kebbit Monkfish
Christina Kebbit Monkfish is not found at a single fixed location. She appears across multiple spots throughout the Menaphite Sea, which sits west of Menaphos in the broader Ardent Ocean. Her primary documented location is south of the Barracuda Trials area near Tempoross.
Confirmed Riddle Locations
• Middle of the Menaphite Sea — Sandwich Lady Bottom riddle
• South of the Pearl Bank — Dye sequence riddle
• West of the Colossal Wyrm Remains — Mould sequence riddle
• North of Red Rock — Pineapple farming payment riddle
• South West of the Isle of Bones — Fedora hidden word riddle
• East of the Hosidian Sea — Consonant-only riddle
• South of the Crown Jewel — Antidote+ herblore riddle
• North East of Pirates’ Cove — Torstol hidden word riddle
• South of Jiggig — Kwuarm phonetic riddle (Sailing 40)
• Middle of Rainbow Reef — Vowel removal riddle (Sailing 72)
• North West of Weiss — Dragon Bitter riddle (Sailing 78)
Requirements to Interact with Christina Kebbit Monkfish
You must have both the fishbowl helmet and diving apparatus equipped simultaneously. These are obtained from the Freeing Pirate Pete subquest within Recipe for Disaster. Both items are reusable and permanent.
Skill Requirements
• Sailing level 38 — Majority of Christina’s riddles
• Sailing level 40 — Kwuarm phonetic riddle
• Sailing level 72 — Advanced vowel removal riddle
• Sailing level 78 — Dragon Bitter word substitution riddle
• Member’s subscription required (P2P only)
How Sea Charting and Diving Works
Sea charting is a core Sailing skill activity involving ocean exploration, landmark discovery, and NPC interactions. When you encounter OSRS Christina Kebbit-Monkfish with your diving gear equipped, two options appear: Talk-to and Dive.
Select Talk-to, and she presents a riddle based on your Sailing level. Answer correctly, and she allows you to dive, rewarding a sailing experience. An incorrect answer means no dive for that encounter. Your Captain’s Log tracks all charting discoveries and helps you monitor explored regions.
Complete List of Christina Kebbit Monkfish Riddles
Below is every documented riddle organised by Sailing level, with answers and full explanations. Bookmark this section for quick reference during your Sailing sessions.
Riddle 1 — Anagram Clothing (Level 38)
Riddle: It’s below the belt! Witch mobs toy with the lad and are upset.
Answer: Sandwich lady bottom
“Upset” is the anagram indicator. Rearranging “Witch mobs toy lad and” spells Sandwich lady bottom — a clothing item worn below the waist associated with the Sandwich Lady NPC.
Riddle 2 — Rainbow Dye Sequence
Riddle: Tell me the items that continue this sequence: 3 redberries, 3 redberries and 2 onions, 2 onions…
Answer: 2 Woad leaves + 2 Onions
The sequence follows rainbow dye order: Red (3 redberries) → Orange (3 redberries + 2 onions) → Yellow (2 onions) → Green requires 2 woad leaves + 2 onions.
Riddle 3 — Mould Sequence
Riddle: Tell me the item that completes this sequence: Unholy mould, tiara mould, sickle mould…
Answer: Ring mould
First letters: U, T, S going backwards through the alphabet. The next letter is R, pointing to Ring mould.
Riddle 4 — Farming Payment
Riddle: Can you tell me what you need to pay farmers to look after a pineapple plant for you?
Answer: 10 Watermelons
In OSRS Farming, the payment to protect a pineapple at a fruit tree patch is exactly 10 watermelons.
Riddle 5 — Hidden Word Hat
Riddle: Coiffed or arranged hair held within.
Answer: Fedora
“Held within” signals a hidden word. Look inside “Coif-fed or a-rranged” to find FEDORA concealed within the text.
Riddle 6 — Consonant Only
Riddle: PT TNDP TTCC TS.
Answer: Potato + Potato cactus
All vowels have been removed. Adding them back: PT = Potato, TNDP TTCC TS = Potato cactus.
Riddle 7 — Herblore Antidote+
Riddle: Can you tell me what ingredients and containers I need to make an antidote+? Don’t worry about water.
Answer: Vial, Coconut milk/Coconut, Toadflax/Grimy toadflax, Yew roots
Tests Herblore recipe knowledge. Antidote+ uses coconut milk as the base (not water), toadflax as the herb, and yew roots as a secondary ingredient.
Riddle 8 — Hidden Herb
Riddle: The cultivator’s toll is an ingredient plucked from within.
Answer: Grimy torstol / Torstol
“Plucked from within” is the hidden word indicator. Find TORSTOL hiding inside “cultiva-tors tol-l”.
Riddle 9 — Phonetic Flora (Level 40)
Riddle: Speak a misgiving to hear flora.
Answer: Grimy kwuarm / Kwuarm
“Misgiving” = qualm. Spoken aloud, qualm sounds like kwuarm. “To hear flora” confirms the answer is a herb.
Riddle 10 — Advanced Vowel Removal (Level 72)
Riddle: BC KTFS PNDR WSL MYL.
Answer: Bucket of sap + Raw slimy eel
Vowels removed from both item names. BC KTFS PNDR = Bucket of sap, WSL MYL = Raw slimy eel.
Riddle 11 — Word Substitution Drink (Level 78)
Riddle: Feel endless, disgruntled, then you get a drink.
Answer: Dragon bitter / Dragon bitter(m)
“Feel endless” = dragging on → dragon. “Disgruntled” = bitter (adjective). Combined: Dragon bitter — a brewable ale in OSRS.
Riddle Solving Tips and Strategies
Learn the four core puzzle categories: anagrams (keywords: upset, mixed, confused), hidden word (held within, plucked from within), phonetic substitution (speak, hear), and vowel removal. Identifying the type instantly puts you halfway to the answer.
- Many riddles draw on Herblore, Farming, and Crafting knowledge. The broader your in-game experience, the faster answers will come naturally without needing external help.
- Keep the OSRS Guide Wiki open in a browser tab early on. There is no penalty for referencing it. Over time, you will memorise patterns and rely on them less.
- For phonetic riddles, say the clue words aloud. Hearing qualm sounds like kwuarm is much easier spoken than read silently on screen.
- Do not anchor and wait for Christina. Stay active, explore the Menaphite Sea, and complete other charting tasks simultaneously. She will appear naturally across your sailing route.
Sailing XP Rewards and Experience Rates
Every successful dive with OSRS Christina Kebbit Monkfish awards a flat 125 Sailing experience, regardless of riddle difficulty. This rate is consistent across all five Kebbit-Monkfish mermaid guides.
While 125 XP per dive may seem modest individually, sea charting as a whole offers 691,270 Sailing experience across all 358 charting tasks. Combining mermaid dives with active charting sessions makes this a consistently rewarding training method throughout your Sailing journey.
Completing entire seas also unlocks bonus experience claimable from Chartin’ Charles McAtless in the Pandemonium Cave, making full ocean completion the smartest long-term approach.
Christina vs Other Kebbit-Monkfish Mermaids
All five Kebbit-Monkfish mermaids share the same equipment requirements, mechanics, and 125 XP per dive reward. What differs is their ocean territory and riddle styles.
| Mermaid | Ocean Region | Riddle Style | Max Level |
| Christina | Menaphite Sea | Anagram, Hidden Word, Herblore, Phonetic, Sequence, Vowel Removal | Sailing 78 |
| Gloria | Various Waters | Anagram, Vowel Removal, Hidden Word, Recipe | Sailing 78 |
| Marina | Civitas Area | Hidden Word, Item Knowledge | Sailing 78 |
| Selina | Various Waters | Sequences, Recipe Knowledge | Sailing 78 |
| Victoria | Various Waters | Sequence, Missing Vowels, Word Substitution | Sailing 78 |
Among all five, OSRS Christina Kebbit-Monkfish stands out for the widest variety of riddle types, making her the most diverse and well-rounded mermaid guide in the entire family. Visiting all five mermaids equally is the smartest approach since they all reward the same 125 XP per dive.
Lore and Trivia
Kebbit-Monkfish combines two OSRS creatures, Kebbits (Hunter skill land animals) and Monkfish (Fishing skill sea catch). This creative hybrid surname reflects OSRS’s long tradition of clever, humorous NPC naming design.
Christina was released on 19 November 2025 as part of the Sailing skill launch, the first new skill added to OSRS since 2013. This makes her part of a landmark moment in Old School RuneScape history.
The entire riddle system across all five Kebbit-Monkfish mermaids is inspired by the British TV quiz show Only Connect, hosted by Victoria Coren Mitchell. The show features sequence rounds, missing vowels rounds, and hidden connections, exactly the puzzle formats used by Christina and her sisters.
Final Words About Christina Kebbit Monkfish OSRS
Christina Kebbit Monkfish is far more than a simple NPC floating in the Menaphite Sea. She offers a unique blend of puzzle-solving, exploration, and consistent XP rewards that keep every interaction fresh. By equipping your diving gear, learning her riddle patterns, and combining encounters with active sea charting, you can make the most of every dive with OSRS Christina Monk-Fish.
If you have not read our Gloria Kebbit Monkfish guide yet, check that out as well. Together, mastering all five Kebbit-Monkfish mermaids will significantly accelerate your Sailing progression. Keep your fishbowl helmet equipped and your OSRS knowledge sharp. Christina is waiting in the depths of the Menaphite Sea.
FAQs
What is Christina Kebbit Monkfish in OSRS?
A Merfolk mermaid guide NPC was introduced with the Sailing skill on 19 November 2025. She offers sea charting riddles to players wearing diving gear and rewards 125 Sailing XP per correct dive.
Where is OSRS Christina Kebbit Monkfish located?
Primarily in the Menaphite Sea, south of the Barracuda Trials near Tempoross. She has 11 documented riddle locations spread across the surrounding ocean regions.
What level do you need?
Minimum Sailing level 38 for most riddles. Additional riddles unlock at levels 40, 72, and 78. Members subscription is required.
How much XP does she give?
A flat 125 Sailing experience per successful dive, consistent across all riddle difficulties and all five Kebbit-Monkfish mermaids.
How many riddles does Christina have?
Eleven documented riddles: eight at Sailing 38, one at Sailing 40, one at Sailing 72, and one at Sailing 78.
Is Christina related to Gloria Kebbit Monkfish?
Yes. Both are part of the same five-mermaid Kebbit-Monkfish family alongside Marina, Selina, and Victoria. All share the same mechanics but have unique riddles and ocean locations.
