Crafting is an essential skill in Old School RuneScape that allows players to create various items, ranging from jewelry and armor to pottery and glass. Whether you're looking to make some extra gold or create powerful equipment, this comprehensive guide will take you through the process of leveling your Crafting skill from 1 to 99.
Level 1-7: Leather Items
To begin your Crafting journey, start by creating leather items. Obtain cowhides by killing cows, and then tan them into soft leather at a Tanner. Head to Al Kharid or the Crafting Guild and craft leather gloves until level 7. This method yields around 120,000 experience per hour.
Requirements:
- None
Items Needed:
- Cowhide
Level 7-20: Gold Amulets
Once you reach level 7, it's time to venture into crafting gold amulets. Collect gold bars either by purchasing them or smelting gold ores into bars using a furnace. With a necklace mould and gold bars in your inventory, go to a furnace and craft gold amulets. This method provides approximately 130,000 experience per hour.
Requirements:
- Gold bars
- Necklace mould
Items Needed:
- Gold bars
Level 20-46: Cutting Gems
At level 20, you can cut gems to continue progressing your Crafting skill. Purchase uncut gems or mine them yourself, and then use a chisel on them to cut them into valuable gemstones. Start with sapphires, as they provide good experience and are cost-effective. Aim to cut them until level 27, then transition to emeralds until level 34, and finally, switch to rubies until level 46.
Requirements:
- Gems (uncut)
- Chisel
Items Needed:
- Uncut gems
Level 46-87: Crafting Battlestaves
Once you've reached level 46, it's time to craft battlestaves. This method offers excellent experience rates and can be profitable. Purchase unpowered orbs and battlestaves from the Grand Exchange or craft them yourself. Use the glassblowing pipe on molten glass to create unpowered orbs and attach them to the battlestaves. Continue this process until level 87.
Requirements:
- Battlestaves
- Unpowered orbs
- Glassblowing pipe
Items Needed:
- Battlestaves
- Unpowered orbs
Level 87-99: Cutting Onyx Gems
For the final stretch towards level 99, cutting onyx gems is one of the most efficient methods. However, it requires a substantial amount of gold to acquire the uncut onyx gem. You can either purchase the uncut gem or obtain one as a rare drop from various high-level monsters. Cut the onyx gem using a chisel and repeat until level 99.
Requirements:
- Uncut onyx gem
- Chisel
Items Needed:
- Uncut onyx gem
Additional Tips
- For a faster leveling experience, complete quests that grant Crafting experience as a reward. Notable quests include "The Knights Sword," "Animal Magnetism," and "The Giant Dwarf."
- Joining a crafting guild at level 40 allows you to access additional features such as a potter's wheel and a loom, enabling faster and more convenient crafting.
- Utilize the bank efficiently by organizing your materials and banking excess items regularly.
- Consider training your Magic skill alongside Crafting to efficiently enchant jewelry and increase its value.
With this detailed 1-99 Crafting guide, you're well-equipped to embark on your journey to becoming a master crafter in Old School RuneScape. Remember to be patient, as leveling up takes time and effort. Good luck, and may your creations be legendary!