Old School RuneScape players who are just starting might be overwhelmed by the sheer scale of things you can do in a typical MMORPG. One place to begin is by collecting GP (the in-game currency) and using it to buy new gear, progress through the game, and learn more as you go.
GP is critical for doing anything in OSRS, and knowing the ways to efficiently farm GP early can give you a quick head start. Most methods below have no requirements, though some are more effective at higher levels. Also, keep in mind that buying low and selling high is the best way to make money. Farm safely, avoid dangerous areas, and use a price tracker like GE Tracker.
Best Early Money-Making Methods
Method | GP/hr (Est.) | Requirements | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Picking Cowhides | 100k–150k | None | Bank at Lumbridge; high demand for Crafting. |
Feather Collecting | 80k–120k | None | Buy feathers at shops, resell on GE. |
Mining Iron (F2P) | 80k–150k | 15 Mining, pickaxe | Powermining or banking ore. |
Fishing Shrimp/Anchovies | 15k–40k | 1 Fishing, net | Poor GP, better XP. |
Wine of Zamorak | 300k–700k | 33 Magic + Telegrab | Risky, requires careful timing. |
Stronghold of Security | 10k (one-time) | None | Free cash + boots reward. |
Flax Picking (Seers’) | 50k–100k | None | Used for bowstrings, low effort. |
Thieving Cakes (Ardy) | 60k–120k | 5 Thieving | Decent food + GP. |
Killing Chickens | 30k–60k | Low combat stats | Feathers + bones sell well. |
Cutting Oak Logs | 40k–90k | 15 Woodcutting | Early F2P cash sells quickly. |
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Method Breakdowns
Cowhides (Lumbridge)
Kill cows in Lumbridge fields, collect their hides, store them in the nearby bank, and sell them on GE. This is very efficient because hides are always in demand.
Mining Iron
Best consistent F2P income. Mine at Varrock West or Rimmington. Sell ores directly or smith them into gear for profit.
Wine of Zamorak
Use 33 Magic with Telekinetic Grab to collect wines at Chaos Temple. Each sells for over 1k GP. Risky but profitable.
Flax Picking
Pick flax in Seers’ Village. At 10 Crafting, spin them into bowstrings for extra profit. Bowstrings always sell higher than raw flax.
Closing Tips
We recommend looting the Stronghold of Security for ~10k GP and boots. Farm chickens and cows for starter cash, as the iron ore market is often saturated with bots. Upgrade your gear, stock up on teleport runes, farm wines, and start thieving for the best profits.
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