OSRS Guide
OSRS Skilling Guide
The path to the Max Cape: Efficient skilling strategies.
OSRS Skilling is the backbone of the game. Whether you are an Ironman or a main account, leveling your non-combat skills is essential.
Efficiency vs AFK
Most skills offer two paths: high effort/high XP (Tick Manipulation) or low effort/low XP (AFK). For example, 3-tick Mining is 110k+ XP/hr, while Motherlode Mine is 30-40k XP/hr.
Order
It is generally optimal to level gathering skills (Fishing, Mining, Woodcutting) before production skills, or follow the Optimal Quest Guide to skip early levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is tick manipulation?
It is a method of exploiting the game's 0.6s server cycle to interrupt animations and perform actions faster than intended.
What is the slowest skill?
Traditionally Runecrafting or Agility, though Guardians of the Rift and Hallowed Sepulchre have improved their rates significantly.