PKing has always been one of the most exciting parts of Old School RuneScape. Nothing in OSRS really compares to the adrenaline of fighting another real player while risking your gear and trying to secure a huge loot key.
For many players, PKing looks intimidating at first. Fast gear switches, prayer flicking, combo eating, and special attacks can make PvP seem impossible to learn.
The truth is that every good PKer started exactly the same way. Most players get destroyed early on before slowly learning timing, movement, and confidence.
This guide will cover everything beginners should know before getting into OSRS PKing.
PKing simply means Player Killing. In OSRS, this mainly happens in:
- The Wilderness
- PvP Worlds
- Last Man Standing
- Bounty Hunter
The goal is usually to defeat another player and collect their loot.
Unlike PvM, PKing involves fighting real players who can react unpredictably. That is what makes it exciting but also difficult.
A boss will usually behave the same way every fight. Players will not.
One of the biggest mistakes new players make is trying complicated builds too early.
Starting simple is usually better.
Some of the easiest beginner builds include:
- Baby pure
- Granite mauler pure
- Ranged into melee combo builds
- Low-risk main account setups
Pures are extremely popular because they...
For a lot of OSRS players, buying a bond with GP is one of the first big goals they set for themselves.
The idea of maintaining membership without spending real money sounds amazing at first.
Then you see bond prices.
Suddenly, what seemed easy starts feeling overwhelming, especially for newer or mid-level accounts trying to make enough GP before their membership runs out.
A lot of players end up stuck in a cycle where they spend their entire week grinding just to afford the next bond, leaving almost no GP left for gear upgrades, supplies, quests, or account progression.
The truth is that earning bonds consistently in OSRS is possible, but some methods are much better than others depending on your account level, available time, and how much effort you want to put in.
This guide covers the best ways to earn a bond in OSRS, including AFK money makers, active methods, flipping, Slayer, bossing, and realistic expectations players should have before trying to sustain membership entirely with GP.
Bond prices constantly change depending on the market.
Sometimes bonds feel relatively affordable.
Other times they spike so high that players feel like they are working a second job just trying to maintain membership.
This is why choosing efficient money makers matters so much.
A weak money maker...
Flipping is one of the simplest ways to make GP in Old School RuneScape once you understand how the Grand Exchange works.
You don't need high combat stats, expensive equipment, or hours of grinding.
The basic idea is simple:
-Buy an item for a lower price
-Wait for the order to complete
-Sell the item for a higher price
-Keep the difference as profit
This beginner's guide explains how OSRS flipping works, how much GP you need, what types of items to start with, and how to avoid some of the most common mistakes.
Flipping means taking advantage of the difference between what players are willing to buy and sell an item for on the Grand Exchange.
For example, imagine an item can be purchased for 10,000 GP and sold for 10,300 GP.
Your potential margin is 300 GP per item before accounting for any applicable Grand Exchange tax.
That might not sound like much, but buying and selling hundreds or thousands of items can turn small margins into meaningful profit.
You can learn the basics with only a few steps.
Step 1: Choose an Item
Start with something that is frequently traded.
Good categories for beginners include:
-Runes
-Food
-Potions
-Logs
-Ores
-Bars
-Ammunition
-Skilling supplies
High-volume items are usually easier to learn with because orders tend to complete faster.
Step 2: Check the Current Price...
Training combat is something almost every OSRS player spends hundreds of hours doing.
Attack. Strength. Defence. Hitpoints.
You could technically train them almost anywhere.
But choosing the right monsters can make the grind much faster.
Some locations are great because monsters have low Defence. Others are popular because you can AFK for long periods without constantly clicking another enemy.
Here are some of the best places to train combat in OSRS.
It doesn't get much more old-school than this.
Chickens are great for brand-new accounts because they have low combat stats and are easy to kill.
You can find them around Lumbridge and several other locations.
The feathers they drop can also be sold, giving completely new players a little starting GP.
You won't stay here long.
Once you're comfortably killing chickens, move on.
Cows are another classic low-level training option.
They have more Hitpoints than chickens and drop cowhide, which can be sold or used for Crafting.
The cow field near Lumbridge is particularly convenient for new players.
It's not amazing XP.
But for your first combat levels, it works perfectly fine.
Once your combat stats improve, Hill Giants become a more interesting option.
They provide better Hitpoints than extremely low-level monsters and drop Big bones.
You can bury the bones for...
Melee gear progression in Old School RuneScape can be confusing.
There are dozens of weapons, armor sets, amulets, boots, gloves, and other upgrades to choose from. Some cost almost nothing, while endgame equipment can cost hundreds of millions of GP.
The key is knowing which upgrades actually matter.
This guide covers a simple melee gear progression from a fresh account to high-level PvM.
When upgrading melee gear, don't automatically buy the most expensive armor you can afford.
Generally, prioritize:
-Weapon upgrades
-Melee Strength bonuses
-Accuracy when needed
-Important untradeable equipment
-Useful all-around upgrades
Increasing your damage can improve both XP rates and boss kill times.
You don't need anything expensive at the beginning.
Progress through basic metal equipment as your Attack and Defence levels increase.
A simple progression includes:
-Bronze
-Iron
-Steel
-Black
-Mithril
Scimitars are popular early weapons because of their useful attack speed.
Don't spend too much GP here. You'll move through these levels quickly.
Continue upgrading your weapons as your Attack level increases.
You'll eventually progress through:
-Mithril
-Adamant
-Rune
At level 40 Attack, the Rune scimitar becomes a strong general-purpose early weapon.
For...
Making GP is one thing. Knowing how to spend it efficiently is another.
OSRS has thousands of items and upgrades competing for your bank. You could buy expensive armor, train a skill, upgrade your weapon, or save toward a major account goal.
The best purchase isn't always the most expensive one. Ideally, your GP should improve your account, unlock new content, save time, or help you earn even more GP.
Here are some of the best ways to spend your money in OSRS.
For combat-focused accounts, weapons are usually one of the best investments.
A better weapon can improve your:
-Damage
-Accuracy
-XP rates
-Boss kill times
-Slayer efficiency
More damage also means faster kills, which can help you make GP faster.
Before spending millions on small armor upgrades, check whether upgrading your weapon would provide a bigger improvement.
Prayer is one of the best skills to spend GP on because the benefits are permanent.
Higher Prayer levels give you access to powerful prayers that can improve combat significantly.
Prayer is useful for:
-Bossing
-Slayer
-Raids
-PvP
-Questing
Unlike tradeable gear, nobody can take your Prayer levels away from you. Once you've trained them, the upgrade stays with your account permanently.
Construction can be expensive, but a good Player-Owned House provides incredible...
Getting around quickly is one of the biggest quality-of-life upgrades you can make in Old School RuneScape.
OSRS has a massive world, and without the right teleports, you can waste a surprising amount of time simply running between banks, quests, Slayer tasks, bosses, and training locations.
Fortunately, there are dozens of ways to teleport around Gielinor. Some are available almost immediately, while others require quests, diaries, Construction levels, or expensive upgrades.
In this guide, we'll cover the best teleports in OSRS and which ones are worth unlocking as your account progresses.
For higher-level accounts, the Player-Owned House is arguably the best transportation hub in OSRS.
A well-upgraded POH can combine multiple transportation methods into one location.
Depending on your Construction level and house setup, you can access:
-Ornate Jewellery Box
-Portal Nexus
-Fairy Ring
-Spirit Tree
-Mounted Digsite Pendant
-Mounted Xeric's Talisman
-Rejuvenation Pool
The Ornate Jewellery Box is especially powerful because it provides unlimited access to destinations normally reached with several pieces of enchanted jewellery.
Instead of carrying different teleport items everywhere, you can simply teleport to your house and travel from there.
Best for: High-level accounts, PvM, Slayer, clue scrolls, questing, and general...
A lot of Old School RuneScape players build up massive amounts of GP over time and eventually ask the same question: can you actually sell OSRS gold for real money?
The answer is yes. Thousands of players sell RuneScape gold every single day, whether they made their GP through bossing, flipping, skilling, raids, or years of playing.
The biggest difference is where you sell it.
Some websites offer terrible rates, slow payments, or risky trading methods. Others make the process simple, fast, and secure.
If you are looking to sell OSRS gold, this guide covers how it works, what to avoid, and how to get the best value for your GP.
Not everyone wants to keep billions of GP sitting on their account forever.
Some players quit the game.
Some take long breaks.
Others simply want to cash out after grinding for months or years.
Common reasons players sell OSRS gold:
- Quitting OSRS
- Taking a break from the game
- Cashing out extra GP
- Selling gold earned from flipping or PvM
- Converting unused items into cash
For many players, it makes more sense to turn unused GP into real money instead of letting it sit in the bank.
The process is usually very simple.
You contact a gold buyer, choose how much GP you want to sell, receive a quote, and...
RuneLite is one of the most popular clients for Old School RuneScape, and one of its biggest advantages is the huge selection of features and plugins available to players.
The right RuneLite setup can make questing easier, improve your bank organization, highlight valuable drops, track XP, improve graphics, and make many parts of OSRS more convenient.
However, there's an important difference between RuneLite's built-in plugins and Plugin Hub plugins.
Built-in plugins come directly with RuneLite, while Plugin Hub plugins are third-party community plugins that can be installed through RuneLite's official Plugin Hub.
To make things clear, we've labeled each option below as either Built-in or Plugin Hub.
Here are some of the best RuneLite plugins and features for OSRS.
Type: Plugin Hub
Quest Helper is one of the most popular RuneLite plugins available.
Instead of constantly switching between OSRS and an external quest guide, Quest Helper can provide useful instructions directly inside your client.
Depending on the quest, it can help with:
-Where to go
-Required items
-NPCs to speak with
-Dialogue options
-Puzzle solutions
-Important objects
-Combat encounters
-Quest progression
It's especially useful if you're working toward Barrows Gloves, major account unlocks, or eventually completing the Quest Cape.
Best for: Questing, beginners, returning...
Sailing is one of the most unique skills in Old School RuneScape and the first completely new skill added to the game.
Instead of training in one location, Sailing takes you across the seas of Gielinor where you can complete tasks, explore new areas, salvage shipwrecks, upgrade your vessel, participate in Sailing activities, and discover new islands.
There isn't just one way to train the skill.
Your best route to 99 depends on whether you want fast experience, relaxed training, exploration, or additional rewards along the way.
This guide walks you through the major stages of Sailing progression and the training methods you should focus on as your level increases.
Explore more of Gielinor
Sailing opens up the oceans and gives you access to areas and activities that aren't available through normal land-based exploration.
Unlock better ships and upgrades
Increasing your Sailing level allows you to improve your vessel and access more advanced Sailing content.
Multiple training methods
Sailing isn't limited to repeating one activity. You can train through Port Tasks, salvaging, exploration, trials, and other activities.
Useful alongside other skills
Some Sailing activities interact with existing skills such as Fishing and Slayer.
Before worrying about maximum XP rates, learn how your boat...
Hunter is one of the more unique skills in Old School RuneScape. Instead of gathering resources from rocks, trees, or fishing spots, Hunter involves tracking and catching creatures using traps, bird snares, box traps, and other specialized methods.
Training can feel slow at first, but the skill becomes significantly faster as you unlock better creatures and training methods.
Hunter also unlocks useful rewards and several profitable activities at higher levels.
This guide walks you step by step from level 1 all the way to 99 Hunter using efficient training methods.
Fast experience at higher levels
Hunter becomes considerably faster once you unlock stronger training methods.
Useful account unlocks
Hunter provides access to creatures, equipment, resources, and activities used throughout OSRS.
Money-making potential
Some Hunter methods can provide valuable resources while you train.
Different training styles
You can choose between active high-XP methods and more relaxed alternatives depending on how you prefer to play.
Method: Bird Snares
Start your Hunter journey by catching Crimson swifts.
You'll need a bird snare, which can be purchased from Hunter shops.
Place the snare near the birds and wait for one to interact with it.
Why this works
-Cheap equipment
-Simple...
Slayer is one of the most important combat skills in Old School RuneScape. Instead of training against the same monsters repeatedly, Slayer sends you around the world to defeat different creatures assigned by Slayer masters.
It is also one of the slower skills to reach 99.
The upside is that Slayer trains your combat stats at the same time and eventually unlocks powerful monsters, bosses, and valuable money-making opportunities.
This guide walks you step by step from level 1 all the way to 99 Slayer using efficient training methods.
Train multiple skills at once
Slayer allows you to train Attack, Strength, Defence, Ranged, Magic, Hitpoints, and Slayer simultaneously depending on your combat style.
Unlock profitable monsters
Higher Slayer levels give you access to monsters with increasingly valuable drop tables.
Unlock Slayer bosses
Slayer eventually gives you access to several bosses and boss variants.
Great for account progression
Instead of training combat separately, Slayer allows you to build your combat stats while progressing toward 99.
At the beginning, your priority should simply be completing tasks quickly.
Use an appropriate Slayer master for your combat level and complete the monsters you're assigned.
Early Slayer masters include:
-Turael
-Mazchna
-Vannaka
Your tasks...
