Managing your gold in Old School RuneScape can sometimes feel like a rollercoaster. One moment you’re sitting on a comfortable cash stack, and the next you’ve spent it all on supplies, gear upgrades, or training materials. It’s a situation nearly every player experiences at some point. The good news is that several money-making methods consistently hold up over time.
Some of these methods are perfect for newer accounts looking to build their first solid stack of OSRS gold, while others are aimed at more established players who already have skills and capital to invest. Below are five reliable skill-based money makers that continue to perform well in OSRS, offering varying levels of profit depending on your account progress and the current in-game market.
Cutting Scaly Blue Dragonhides (No Requirements)
If you’re a new member looking for a simple way to make GP with almost no requirements, cutting scaly blue dragonhides is a solid place to start. Scaly blue dragonhides are dropped by Blue Dragon, but you don’t actually need to kill them yourself. Instead, you can purchase the hides directly from the Grand Exchange.
All this method requires is:
- A knife
- Some starting GP
- A bit of patience
Using a knife on the hides converts them into processed materials that typically sell for more than the raw hide price. The profit comes from the margin between the raw hide and the processed product.
With efficient clicking and favorable market prices, this method can sometimes approach the million GP per hour range. However, the key factor is the price margin. The OSRS economy fluctuates frequently, so it’s always wise to test the margin with a small batch before buying thousands of hides.
This method isn’t the most exciting activity in the game, but it’s extremely accessible and perfect for players building their first bankroll.
Catching Chinchompas (Hunter Money Maker)
Catching chinchompas is one of the most iconic Hunter-based money makers in OSRS. The profitability increases significantly as your Hunter level improves.
Red Chinchompas
To catch Red chinchompa, you’ll need:
- 63 Hunter
- Completion of Eagle’s Peak
This quest unlocks box traps, which are required for catching chinchompas. The most popular hunting location is Feldip Hills, where multiple chinchompa spawns make it efficient to set up traps.
If you’ve progressed further in the game, there are even better hunting areas:
- A dedicated red chinchompa hunting ground unlocked through the Western Provinces Diary
- The Prifddinas Hunter area after completing Song of the Elves
Profit typically ranges from 600k to over 1 million GP per hour, depending on market prices and your efficiency.
Black Chinchompas
For higher profits, players can hunt Black chinchompa, which requires:
- 73 Hunter
- Box traps from Eagle’s Peak
Black chinchompas spawn in the Wilderness near the Lava Maze around level 32 Wilderness. Because of the PvP risk, many players avoid this method—but the higher risk brings higher rewards.
At level 73 Hunter, you can earn close to 1 million GP per hour, while skilled players at level 99 using tick manipulation can push over 2 million GP per hour when uninterrupted.
The biggest challenge is surviving player killers. Banking frequently and bringing teleport options like an Amulet of Glory can significantly reduce the risk.
Fletching Dragonstone Bolt Tips
For players with higher skills and a solid cash stack, fletching dragonstone bolts is an excellent low-effort money maker.
To perform this method, you’ll need:
- 84 Fletching
- Enough capital to buy materials in bulk
The process involves combining Dragonstone bolt tips with Dragon bolts to create Dragonstone bolts. This method works because enchanted dragon bolts are heavily used in both PvM and PvP, meaning demand remains consistently high.
To maximize profit:
- Slow-buy materials on the Grand Exchange
- Slow-sell the finished bolts
- Always check current margins before investing
Because dragon bolts themselves are expensive, this method requires a significant upfront investment. However, for players with the necessary capital, it’s one of the lowest effort profit methods available.
Hallowed Sepulchre (Agility + Profit)
Many players consider Agility one of the least enjoyable skills in OSRS, but the Hallowed Sepulchre completely changes that perception. Located beneath Darkmeyer, this activity becomes available after completing Sins of the Father.
Requirements include:
- Minimum 52 Agility to enter
- Higher Agility levels to access deeper floors
Players navigate timed obstacle courses filled with traps while searching coffins for rewards. These coffins can contain valuable items such as:
- Ranarr seed
- Blood rune
- Ring of endurance
The ring of endurance is the big-ticket drop that makes this activity extremely profitable. Players consistently completing floors four and five can earn 1.8–2 million GP per hour while also gaining excellent Agility experience—often around 85k–95k XP per hour at level 92. It’s a high-intensity activity that requires skill and practice, but the combination of great XP and strong profit is rare in OSRS.
Rogues’ Castle Chests (High Risk, High Reward)
Finally, one of the most lucrative thieving-based money makers is looting the chests in Rogues’ Castle.
Requirements include:
- 84 Thieving
- Completion of the medium Wilderness Diary
Completing the hard Wilderness Diary is highly recommended, as it increases chest loot by 25% and improves access to Wilderness obelisks. When you search the chests, rogues spawn and begin attacking you. Fortunately, activating Protect from Melee makes them manageable.
The real threat comes from other players. This area is located in the Wilderness, meaning PKers frequently appear. Smart strategies include:
- Keeping your hitpoints low to encourage PvM deaths instead of PvP deaths
- Using the castle staircase to log out or escape
- Bringing inexpensive gear
When uninterrupted, players can earn up to 1.8 million GP per hour while also gaining strong Thieving experience. The Wilderness risk is the main drawback, but for players comfortable operating in dangerous areas, this method offers some of the best returns the skill has to offer.
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re a brand-new member OSRS account or a seasoned player with high skills, there are always reliable ways to make money in Old School RuneScape. Methods like cutting dragonhides provide easy early-game income, while advanced activities like the Hallowed Sepulchre or Wilderness thieving can generate millions per hour for experienced players.
The key to successful money making is understanding the requirements, monitoring market prices, and choosing a method that fits both your skill levels and risk tolerance. With the right approach, rebuilding your cash stack after a big spending spree becomes much easier.
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