Profitable Multi-Skilling Guide in Old School RuneScape

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Old School RuneScape (OSRS) has always balanced the grind between experience gain and profitability. Generally, the faster you gain experience in a skill, the more it costs you in OSRS gold. Conversely, if you aim to make money while training a skill, the experience rates tend to be abysmal. However, what if we could combine money-making methods with some of the best skilling techniques, or even pair two skills together, to create a training method that is both profitable and efficient? In this guide, we’ll explore how you can train three skills simultaneously while making money, all without relying on game manipulation or luck.

The Setup: Prifddinas and Requirements

For this method, you’ll need access to Prifddinas, the elven city unlocked after completing the Song of the Elves quest. This quest has high requirements and a long quest chain, but it unlocks a wealth of content, including the Gauntlet, Zalcano, and several unique skilling opportunities. To train three skills simultaneously and make a profit, you’ll need the following:

  • 55 Magic: To cast High Level Alchemy (High Alch).
  • 77 Hunter: (or 77 with a Hunter potion) to catch Crystal Implings, which requires 80 Hunter.
  • 54 Crafting: To attach orbs to Battle Staves.
  • 200,000 GP: For purchasing Battle Staves.
  • A Butterfly Net and at least 10 Impling Jars: For catching Crystal Implings.
  • A Fire Staff: To provide unlimited fire runes.
  • 500 Orbs and Nature Runes per hour: For crafting Battle Staves and alching them.

The Strategy: Triple-Skilling with Profit

This method revolves around efficiently using your time to train Magic, Crafting, and Hunter while making a significant profit. The idea is simple: you’re going to be catching Crystal Implings, crafting Battle Staves, and casting High Alch, all while moving around Prifddinas.

Step 1: Preparation

Begin by filling your inventory with Nature Runes, GP, a Butterfly Net, an Impling Jar, and as many Orbs as you can carry, leaving at least five inventory slots free. Equip your Fire Staff and any weight-reducing clothing you have, such as the Graceful outfit, to conserve run energy.

Step 2: The Process

Your starting point will be at Eluned’s shop on the west side of Prifddinas. Eluned sells Battle Staves at 7,000 GP each, with a stock of 5 per world. This is around 600 GP cheaper than the Grand Exchange price, providing an opportunity for profit.

  1. Purchase Battle Staves: Buy the five available Battle Staves from Eluned.
  2. Attach Orbs: Use the Orbs on the Battle Staves to create Elemental Staves. This will grant you Crafting experience.
  3. High Alch the Staves: After crafting the Staves, cast High Alch to turn them into gold, earning Magic experience and making a profit.
  4. Catching Crystal Implings: While you’re performing these tasks, keep an eye out for Crystal Implings. You can either stay in one spot and hop worlds to find them or run around the city to spot them naturally. Each Crystal Impling is worth around 76,000 GP, including the value of the Crystal Shards they drop.

Step 3: Efficient Banking

When you’ve used up all your Orbs, don’t rush to the bank just yet. Instead, fill your inventory with Battle Staves, run to the bank, and craft another load of Elemental Staves. This way, you only need to bank every two inventories instead of one. When banking, also restock on Orbs and Impling Jars if needed, and then repeat the process.

Results: Experience and Profit

Let’s break down the results of this method. After testing 100 Orbs, it took approximately 30 minutes and 40 seconds to complete the process, during which I caught two Crystal Implings. This is likely to be the average rate, though you may catch more or fewer depending on luck and spawn rates.

  • Crafting Experience: 61,000 XP per hour.
  • Magic Experience: 31,000 XP per hour.
  • Hunter Experience: 3,000 XP per hour.
  • Profit: 808,000 GP per hour.

This method offers over 1 million experience points and 10 million GP profit each day if done consistently. It’s an effective way to train three skills simultaneously while making substantial profits.

Additional Tips

  • Maximizing Hunter XP: If your Hunter level is close to 80, consider using Hunter Potions to boost your level temporarily. This allows you to catch Crystal Implings more efficiently, increasing both XP and profit.
  • World Hopping: For those who prefer staying in one spot, world hopping can be an effective strategy for consistently finding Crystal Implings. Just be mindful of your world-hop limit to avoid being temporarily locked out.
  • Orb and Nature Rune Stock: Always ensure you have a steady supply of Orbs and Nature Runes to maintain efficiency. Buying in bulk can save time and reduce costs.
  • Monitor the Market: The prices of Battle Staves, Orbs, and Impling drops can fluctuate. Keep an eye on the Grand Exchange to ensure that this method remains profitable.
  • Avoiding Burnout: While this method is profitable and offers decent experience rates, it can become monotonous. Consider alternating between this method and other activities to keep your gameplay experience enjoyable.

Conclusion

Combining skills and money-making methods in OSRS doesn’t always have to be a trade-off between profit and efficiency. By leveraging the resources available in Prifddinas, you can train Magic, Crafting, and Hunter simultaneously while turning a substantial profit. Whether you’re looking to maximize your experience rates or simply make money while skilling, this method offers a balanced approach that caters to both.

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