Crafting training methods, level 1 to 99
14 ways to train Crafting in Old School RuneScape, from level 1 to 99, with the XP an hour the wiki gives for each, how much attention it takes and what it needs.
The fastest listed is D'hide bodies at up to about 435k XP an hour, from level 63. The best AFK option is Glassblowing at up to about 123k XP an hour, from level 1.
Open the plannerType your name to see which of these your account has unlocked.
| Level | Method | XP | Attention | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GlassblowingBlow molten glass into the best item for your level, 1,750 an hour, little attention. Ironmen make the glass from sand and soda ash. | ≈ 31k to 123k an hour | AFK | Everyone |
| 1 | Leather itemsNeedle and thread on bought leather, best item for your level, 215 leather to reach 20. Quests can skip these levels instead. | no hourly rate | Semi-AFK | Mains |
| 5 | Gold and gem jewelleryGold bars, with cut gems from 20, at a furnace close to a bank such as Edgeville. Ironmen alch the results for profit. | ≈ 24k to 210k an hour | Semi-AFK | Everyone |
| 12 | Spinning and weaving yarnSpin flax, hemp or cotton into yarn, then weave bolts of fabric at the Fossil Island wheel and loom. Sometimes a small profit. | ≈ 28k to 185k an hour | Semi-AFK | Mains |
| 20 | Cutting gemsChisel on bought uncut gems, 2,780 an hour. Fastest xp up to 77, but dragonstones at 55 cost far more than diamonds. | ≈ 139k to 382k an hour | Semi-AFK | Mains |
| 20 | Buying and cutting gems (Mor Ul Rek)Sell chaos runes for Tokkul, buy uncut gems from the TzHaar gem store and cut them. Needs a fire cape and about 3.2M capital. | ≈ 45k an hour | Semi-AFK | Ironmen |
| 26 | Drift netsWeave two jute fibre a net at the Fossil Island loom, about 1,000 an hour. Beats glassblowing until 46. Ironmen farm the jute. | ≈ 60k an hour | Semi-AFK | Everyone |
| 54 | BattlestavesAttach bought orbs to battlestaves, 2,450 an hour. Usually cheaper than the other fast methods but needs a lot of capital. | ≈ 245k to 337k an hour | Semi-AFK | Mains |
| 60 | Golem craftingOn Wyrmscraig. Mine sunstone, carve golems and clothe them with hunter fur, about 58 an hour. Better fur gives more xp. Needs Fallen From Grace. | ≈ 157k an hour | Active | Everyone |
| 61 | Superglass MakeCast on 18 buckets of sand and 3 giant seaweed for 180 xp a cast, then blow the glass later for more. Good Magic xp too. Needs Lunar Diplomacy, 77 Magic. | ≈ 131k an hour | Active | Everyone |
| 61 | Charter ship glassblowingBuy sand and seaweed from charter crew, cast Superglass Make, blow it on the spot, then hop worlds. No banked supplies needed. Needs Lunar Diplomacy, 77 Magic. | ≈ 68k to 88k an hour | Active | Ironmen |
| 63 | D'hide bodiesThree dragon leathers a body with needle and thread. Fastest viable method from 77. Ironmen use hides from dragons and Vorkath. | ≈ 313k to 435k an hour | Active | Everyone |
| 83 | Cutting amethystChisel amethyst into bolt tips, or arrowtips, javelin tips and dart tips at higher levels. A small loss or a profit. | ≈ 165k an hour | Semi-AFK | Mains |
| 87 | Dorgesh-Kaan lamps (own light orbs)Blow light orbs, add wire from the wire machine and fix lamps around the city. Most xp per molten glass, plus 65k to 90k Firemaking. Needs The Lost Tribe, 52 Firemaking, 44 Thieving. | ≈ 110k an hour | Active | Everyone |
This list is not complete. Every method here was checked against the Old School RuneScape Wiki, and some good ones will be missing. If you know one, suggest it and it will be checked and added.
Adapted from the Old School RuneScape Wiki: Golem crafting, Ironman Guide/Crafting, Pay-to-play Crafting training. Rates are the wiki’s and assume its listed setups. Licensed CC BY-NC-SA 3.0.