OSRS Money Making Guide | Top 10 Ways To Earn More Gold

Last Updated: 2026-05-03

OSRS money making in 2026 spans a 350x range — from beginner F2P methods earning around 50K GP/hr to elite bossing at over 18M GP/hr. This guide ranks 15 methods by current GP/hr, sourced from the live OSRS Wiki Money Making Guide, so you can pick the best fit for your account level, time budget, and risk tolerance.

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Quick comparison: 15 OSRS money making methods ranked by GP/hr

The table below ranks every method in this guide by GP/hr at typical efficiency, with the requirements you need to start. Beginner methods sit at the bottom; elite bossing sits at the top. All GP/hr figures are pulled from the OSRS Wiki and reflect current 2026 Grand Exchange prices.

Pick a method that matches your current stats and how active you want to be. The next sections walk through each one with setup steps, gear, and current pricing.

1. Doom of Mokhaiotl (Delve 1-16): ~18.3M GP/hr

Killing the Doom of Mokhaiotl on Delve 1-16 currently earns about 18.3M GP/hr, making it the highest-GP/hr money making method in OSRS. The drop table includes the Mokhaiotl claw, eye of ayak, and large stacks of noted resources, with Avernic treads as the chase drop. (35-word answer block.)

Mokhaiotl is in the Lassar Undercity (Varlamore), unlocked after the Perilous Moons quest line. You'll need top-tier melee gear (Scythe of Vitur, Torva, Avernic), 99 strength/attack, 96+ prayer, and consumables (Saradomin brews, super restores) for sustained delves. According to the OSRS Wiki, top players average ~6 minute kills per delve at this level.

This is end-game content. If you're not raiding ToB or ToA already, skip to method 6 (crystal keys) or method 12 (Giant Mole) for something achievable.

2. Yama (duo, shard contract): ~17.3M GP/hr

Killing Yama in a duo while running shard acquisition contracts currently earns about 17.3M GP/hr per player. Yama drops Soulreaper axe pieces, oathplate shards, and ash sanctifier upgrades, with shard-acquisition contracts massively boosting per-kill GP value.

You need end-game melee gear (Scythe or Soulreaper, Torva, Ferocious gloves), Combat 120+, and a competent duo partner. According to the OSRS Wiki, kill times in duo average 2-3 minutes with practiced teams.

3. Theatre of Blood (Verzik Vitur): ~11.3M GP/hr

Theatre of Blood (ToB) earns about 11.3M GP/hr for a competent 4-5 person team, driven by Scythe of Vitur (~1.4B), Ghrazi rapier (~150M), and Sanguinesti staff (~70M) drops. Hard Mode bumps GP/hr higher but requires near-flawless execution.

Requirements: 90+ in all combat stats, 96+ Prayer for Augury/Rigour, Sinhaza access (Theatre of Blood quest), and a coordinated team. New raiders should learn through learner FCs ("ToB Mass" / "ToB 5 Learners" on World 408).

4. Tombs of Amascut (solo, raid level 545): ~9.7M GP/hr

Solo Tombs of Amascut (ToA) at raid level 545 earns approximately 9.7M GP/hr. Unique drops include the Tumeken's shadow (~1.6B), Masori armour pieces, and the Lightbearer (~75M). Raid level 500+ unlocks the second purple chance.

Solo ToA is the most accessible elite raid because there's no team coordination overhead. You need 90+ combat stats, blowpipe, and a ranged-heavy setup. Consult the OSRS Wiki ToA page for boss-by-boss strategy.

5. Smithing oathplate armour: ~9.0M GP/hr

Smithing oathplate armour at the Lassar Undercity Calcified Anvil currently earns about 9.0M GP/hr. The recipe takes oathplate shards (Yama drops) plus oathplate ingots forged from primordial bars. Each piece sells for tens of millions on the GE.

You need Smithing 95+ and access to the Calcified Anvil. This is one of the few elite-tier methods that doesn't require combat skill — pure skilling supplies (and a steady oathplate-shard input from the GE) are enough.

6. Creating crystal keys: ~3.7M GP/hr

1. Buy loop halves of the key and tooth halves of the key from the Grand Exchange.
2. Combine them into crystal keys at any bank (no level requirement, instant click).
3. List the assembled crystal keys back on the GE for the spread.

Combining loop and tooth halves into crystal keys earns about 3.7M GP/hr with zero requirements. This is the highest GP/hr method in the game with no skill, quest, or combat requirements — making it the best beginner option for capital-rich players.

You need ~10-50M starting capital to fill orders fast. The bottleneck is GE buy-limit (100/4h per half), so multi-account or alt-skipping is common. Margins shift weekly — check the live spread before committing capital.

7. Killing Rune Dragons: ~2.5M GP/hr

Killing Rune Dragons at the Lithkren Vault currently earns about 2.5M GP/hr. They drop dragon limbs (used for dragon crossbows, ~120K each), runite bars, and rune dart tips. Average kill takes 30-45 seconds with a Toxic blowpipe.

Requirements: complete Dragon Slayer II, 90+ Ranged, 75+ Defence, anti-dragonfire shield (or Dragonfire ward), and a good DPS setup. This is one of the few methods where slayer-tier mobs drop near-elite money without raid mechanics.

8. Creating eternal glories: ~2.5M GP/hr

Combining amulet of glory(6) with eternal teleport crystal earns about 2.5M GP/hr with no skill requirements (Lunar magic spell unlocks it earlier, but the buy-and-combine version works for everyone). Like crystal keys, GE buy-limits are the throughput cap.

This is a pure flip — no combat, no skill grinding. Best done while doing other content (slayer, skilling) since you only need to refill orders every few hours.

9. Killing Brutal Black/Red Dragons: ~1.6M GP/hr

Killing Brutal Black Dragons (Catacombs of Kourend) or Brutal Red Dragons (Lithkren) earns about 1.6M GP/hr. They drop runite bolts (e), black/red dragonhide stacks, and ensouled dragon heads. Catacombs add Dark totem pieces for Skotizo access.

Requirements: Slayer 77+ for Brutal Black Dragons, 84+ for Brutal Red Dragons, anti-dragonfire shield, ranged setup (toxic blowpipe or rune crossbow). Lower entry bar than Rune Dragons but slightly less GP/hr.

10. Mahogany planks at max efficiency: ~1.5M GP/hr

1. Buy mahogany logs from the Grand Exchange (~500-700 GP each).
2. Use them on the Sawmill operator at Prifddinas (closest bank-to-sawmill route).
3. Pay 1,500 GP per log for instant conversion to mahogany planks.
4. Sell planks back on the GE at ~1,800-2,200 GP each.

Buying mahogany logs and converting them to planks at the Prifddinas Sawmill earns about 1.5M GP/hr at max efficiency. No level requirement, but Construction 50+ unlocks Prifddinas (the fastest sawmill route). Margin sensitive — check the GE spread daily.

11. Buying Relicym's balm: ~1.2M GP/hr

Buying Relicym's balm potions from Tau Smith in Burgh de Rott and reselling them on the Grand Exchange earns about 1.2M GP/hr. Tau Smith stocks 10 every 60 seconds — the throughput cap is shop restock + your hop speed across worlds.

Requirements: completion of In Search of the Myreque (for shop access). This is an AFK-friendly method since you're hopping worlds, not fighting anything. Capital needed: ~5M to start, scaling to 50M+ for serious throughput.

12. Killing the Giant Mole: ~600K GP/hr

Killing the Giant Mole beneath Falador Park earns about 600K GP/hr. The mole drops mole skins (used for mole-skin slippers, sold at Wyson the gardener for 425 GP each) and bones. Loot is mid-tier but the boss is forgiving for new bossers.

Requirements: 75+ Combat, Falador Hard Diary completion (for the spade-free re-entry mechanic), and an anti-poison potion. This is the recommended first-boss for players transitioning from slayer to bossing.

13. Cleaning herbs: ~400K GP/hr

Cleaning grimy herbs (bought from the GE, cleaned, resold) earns about 400K GP/hr depending on which herb has the best grimy/clean spread. Ranarrs, snapdragons, and toadflax are usually the most profitable. Each clean is one click.

Requirements: the Herblore level for the herb you're cleaning (Ranarr is 25, Snapdragon is 59, Torstol is 75). Per the OSRS Wiki Herb cleaning page, expect 1,200-1,400 herbs per hour with bank tabs optimized.

14. Cutting yew logs: ~70K GP/hr

Cutting yew logs at Woodcutting 60+ earns about 70K GP/hr in active hours, lower if AFKing. The Crystal axe and Forestry events boost rates significantly. Yews near Edgeville bank are the standard spot for F2P access (yews are tradeable in F2P).

This is one of the few methods that works in F2P and gives Woodcutting XP at the same time. Best paired with skilling outfits (Lumberjack outfit) and Crystal axe perks for max efficiency.

15. Tanning cowhides (F2P): ~50K GP/hr

1. Buy cowhides from the Grand Exchange (or kill cows in Lumbridge).
2. Take them to Ellis the tanner in Al Kharid (closest tanner-to-bank route in F2P).
3. Pay 1 GP per hide to convert to soft leather (or 3 GP for hard leather).
4. Sell the leather back on the GE at the higher market price.

Tanning cowhides at Ellis in Al Kharid earns about 50K GP/hr in F2P. The margin is small (~20-30 GP per hide), so volume matters — expect to tan 1,800-2,000 hides per hour. This is the entry point for F2P players with no starting capital.

Hard leather margins flip with the market. Always check both before committing inventory.

How to pick the right OSRS money making method for your account

The best OSRS money making method depends on your stats, capital, and how active you want to be. Use this rule of thumb: under 1M GP and no quests done — start with method 15 (cowhides) or method 14 (yews). 5-50M GP and basic stats — methods 6, 8, 11 (key flips, glories, balm). End-game gear and combat — methods 1-5 (bossing and elite skilling).

The OSRS economy moves weekly. Re-check the GE spread on any "buy-and-combine" method (6, 8, 10, 11) before committing serious capital — margins compress when the method gets popular.

F2P vs P2P money making in OSRS

F2P money making caps out at around 100K GP/hr in 2026 (cowhide tanning, yew cutting, fire rune crafting). P2P unlocks methods earning 100x to 1,000x more — even basic P2P methods like crystal keys (3.7M GP/hr) or buying mahogany planks (1.5M GP/hr) make a P2P bond pay for itself in 30-60 minutes of play.

If you're F2P and want to stay F2P: cowhides, yews, fire runes, and superheating gold ore are your top four. If you can afford a single bond (~7M GP), the P2P unlock pays itself off the same day.

Common money making mistakes to avoid

• Using outdated GP/hr numbers. Most guides list 2018-era prices. Always cross-check the OSRS Wiki Money making guide before committing time.
• Ignoring GE buy limits. The 4-hour buy-limit caps how fast you can scale flip-style methods (crystal keys, glories, balm). Multi-account is the legitimate way around it.
• Skipping unlock content. Dragon Slayer II, ToA quests, and the Perilous Moons line are gated behind real questing time, but they unlock the highest GP/hr methods in the game.
• AFK-tax tunnel vision. Active methods earn 5-10x more per hour than AFK. If you have 1-2 hours to play, going active is worth the focus.

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For more OSRS money-related guides, see How to sell OSRS gold safely, our Construction training guide, and the fastest OSRS skill to 99 (skilling can fund itself if you pick the right path).