Reaching level 99 in Old School OSRS gold is one of the most rewarding achievements for any player. Whether you’re after the prestigious skill capes or just want to maximize your account’s power, knowing the most efficient training methods is essential. This guide will walk you through the fastest and most effective ways to hit level 99 in the game’s most popular skills — from combat to gathering and production.

Combat Skills (Attack, Strength, Defence, Hitpoints)

Fastest Method: Nightmare Zone / Sand Crabs / Ammonite Crabs

Nightmare Zone (NMZ): Best for AFK training using absorption potions and overloads. Focus on high-DPS weapons like the Abyssal Bludgeon or Dharok’s set.

Sand or Ammonite Crabs: Perfect for early levels or low attention training.

Gear Tip: Max strength bonus gear (Fighter torso, Dragon defender, Berserker ring) will boost XP/hour dramatically.

XP Rate: 80K–130K XP/hour depending on setup.

Alternative: Slayer Training

While slower, Slayer training provides profit and variety. Using a Whip or Scythe of Vitur can still yield 70K–100K XP/hour with valuable drops.

Ranged

Fastest Method: Chinning at Monkey Madness II Caves

Use Red or Black chinchompas with full Void Knight gear for maximum XP.

Expect 250K–450K XP/hour if done efficiently.

Use Prayer potions + Protect from Melee and stay alert for high damage.

Alternative: Cannon + Slayer Tasks

For players who want profit while training, using a Dwarf Multicannon during Slayer tasks is efficient and fun.

Magic

Fastest Method: Burst/Barrage at the Ape Atoll Dungeon or Slayer Tasks

Ancient Magicks (Ice Burst or Barrage) can hit multiple targets simultaneously.

Great when combined with Slayer training or at Ape Atoll for massive XP/hour (up to 500K).

Costly but fast—expect to spend millions in runes.

Alternative: Superheat Item / High Alchemy

Good for semi-AFK training while making profit.

Superheating Gold ore or Alching Yew Longbows provides ~80K XP/hour with minimal effort.

Smithing

Fastest Method: Blast Furnace

Smelting Gold bars with Goldsmith gauntlets gives up to 380K XP/hour.

Requires some startup cash and access to Keldagrim.

Alternative: Giants’ Foundry

Slower (120K–160K XP/hour) but more profitable and interactive.

Woodcutting

Fastest Method: 2-Tick Teak Trees

Requires tick manipulation but gives 130K–180K XP/hour.

Best done on Ape Atoll or Fossil Island.

Alternative: Redwood Trees

Slower (60K XP/hour) but AFK-friendly and profitable with logs.

Mining

Fastest Method: 3-Tick Granite at Desert Quarry

The fastest XP in the game (up to 115K/hour), but highly click-intensive.

Bring Waterskins and a Desert amulet to reduce water drain.

Alternative: Motherlode Mine

More relaxed and profitable, offering 40K–55K XP/hour with ores and nuggets for rewards.

Fishing

Fastest Method: 3-Tick Barbarian Fishing

Offers up to 110K XP/hour while training Strength and Agility simultaneously.

Requires high focus but gives great all-around benefits.

Alternative: AFK Fishing (Anglerfish or Sharks)

Ideal for players who want passive training while multitasking.

Runecrafting

Fastest Method: Ourania (ZMI) Altar

Provides the best XP per hour (up to 60K XP/hour).

Profit varies, but this is a solid hybrid method for XP and GP.

Alternative: Blood Runes at Arceuus

Great balance between profit and XP (45K–50K XP/hour) with almost no cost.

Crafting

Fastest Method: Dragonhide Bodies

Green, Blue, Red, or Black d’hide crafting offers 300K–500K XP/hour.

Costly but extremely fast; good for players who can afford to burn GP.

Alternative: Battlestaves

Offers 200K+ XP/hour while making consistent profit.

Cooking

Fastest Method: Cooking Gauntlets + Sharks/Anglerfish

Can hit 800K+ XP/hour at the Rogue’s Den or Myths’ Guild.

Cheap and simple, though some food types may still burn before level 99.

Construction

Fastest Method: Mahogany Tables

Build and remove Mahogany tables in your player-owned house using Butler for supplies.

Expect 700K–900K XP/hour, though extremely expensive.

Alternative: Oak Dungeon Doors

More cost-efficient but slower (450K XP/hour).

Agility

Fastest Method: Hallowed Sepulchre (Level 92+)

Offers up to 600K XP/hour with perfect execution.

Requires focus, timing, and good reflexes, but also profitable with loot.

Alternative: Rooftop Courses

Slower but relaxing, and grants Marks of Grace for Stamina potions.

Slayer

Fastest Method: Efficient Boss Tasks (Abyssal Demons, Nechryael, Dust Devils)

Combined with Burst/Barrage methods, XP can exceed 100K/hour.

Rewards include profit, Slayer points, and unique drops.

Tip: Always use a Slayer helmet (imbued) for bonus damage and accuracy.

Prayer

Fastest Method: Gilded Altar / Ectofuntus

Use Dragon or Superior Dragon bones on a Gilded Altar with burners lit.

Expect 700K XP/hour.

Expensive, but nothing beats this method for raw speed.

Summary – Optimal 99 Order

If you’re optimizing for efficiency and variety:

Start with Combat Skills (NMZ or Slayer).

Move into Money-Making Skills (Mining, Runecrafting, Fishing).

End with Expensive Fast Skills (Construction, Prayer, Herblore).

Final Tips

Use XP Boosts: Bonus XP lamps, minigames, or clan citadels can cut time drastically.

Plan your AFK vs Active Time: Mix intensive and AFK skills to avoid burnout.

Track progress with Runelite plugins for tick efficiency and XP/hour monitoring.

Whether you’re chasing your first level 99 or completing all skills for the Max Cape, following these optimized training paths will make your journey in Old School RS gold faster, smarter, and far more rewarding.