Runecraft training methods, level 1 to 99
13 ways to train Runecraft 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 Lavas or aethers with essence runners at up to about 345k XP an hour, from level 23. The best AFK option is Arceuus blood runes, soul runes at 90 at up to about 44k XP an hour, from level 77.
Open the plannerType your name to see which of these your account has unlocked.
| Level | Method | XP | Attention | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ourania AltarLower-effort than lavas and profitable. Ourania Teleport, all pouches, pay Eniola in runes to bank. Worlds 327 and 480. Needs Lunar Diplomacy, 71 Magic. | ≈ 20k to 77k an hour | Semi-AFK | Everyone |
| 1 | Arceuus Library booksEach book gives 5x your level. Rate is 150 books an hour with a client plugin. Expect two thirds of that without one. | ≈ 750 to 74k an hour | Active | Everyone |
| 1 | Fire talisman tiarasTalisman on the altar with a tiara, 1,450 an hour. Fastest start with no requirements but click-heavy. Lavas win from 50. | ≈ 51k an hour | Active | Mains |
| 1 | Quests for the early levelsEnter the Abyss, Temple of the Eye, The Eyes of Glouphrie and others skip to about 32. Temple of the Eye unlocks the Rift. | no hourly rate | Active | Everyone |
| 23 | Lavas or aethers with essence runnersFour runners on lavas, six on aethers from 90. Runners cost about 12 to 15m an hour each. Duo lavas are about 162,000. | ≈ 280k to 345k an hour | Active | Mains |
| 23 | Lava runes with Magic ImbueFire Altar with earth runes, binding necklace and all pouches. Rates are for a competent player. Learners get 50 to 90 percent. Needs Lunar Diplomacy, 82 Magic. | ≈ 43k to 102k an hour | Active | Everyone |
| 23 | Lava runes with earth talismansSame route without the Lunar spellbook. One to three earth talismans a lap and pouch repairs at Cordelia or the Dark Mage. | ≈ 42k to 96k an hour | Active | Mains |
| 27 | Guardians of the RiftNo essence needed. Passive Mining and Crafting XP plus the Raiments and colossal pouch. Rates from 85 assume a small team. Needs Temple of the Eye. | ≈ 25k to 70k an hour | Semi-AFK | Everyone |
| 50 | Royal Titans desiccated pagesForfeit boss loot for pages worth 50 XP each. About 20,000 an hour each in a duo with high combat stats. | ≈ 20k an hour | Active | Everyone |
| 77 | Arceuus blood runes, soul runes at 90Mine dense essence, bless at the Dark Altar, chisel and craft. Low effort and profitable. Rates assume the Kourend medium diary. Needs 38 Mining, 38 Crafting. | ≈ 36k to 44k an hour | AFK | Everyone |
| 82 | Double astral runesTele Group Moonclan to the altar and bank at Castle Wars. Good profit with the Raiments. Up to 59,000 at 99. Needs Lunar Diplomacy. | ≈ 42k to 55k an hour | Active | Mains |
| 90 | Aether runesSoul runes on the Cosmic Altar with aether catalyst via the POH fairy ring. Only 70,000 without a colossal pouch. Needs Lunar Diplomacy, 82 Magic, 66 Agility. | ≈ 99k to 102k an hour | Active | Mains |
| 95 | Wrath runesMythical cape to the Myths' Guild and run past the dragons with dragonfire protection. 75 to 85 runs an hour. Needs Dragon Slayer II. | ≈ 42k 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: Pay-to-play Runecraft training. Rates are the wiki’s and assume its listed setups. Licensed CC BY-NC-SA 3.0.