1–99 Construction Guide (OSRS)

Construction is one of the most powerful skills in Old School RuneScape. It allows players to build and upgrade their Player-Owned House (POH), unlocking fast teleports, full stat restoration, spellbook swapping, and utility features that dramatically improve efficiency across the game.

At-a-Glance: Construction Training Options

• Fastest XP: Mahogany furniture

• Best Value: Mahogany Homes

• Cheapest Traditional: Mounted Mythical Capes

• Goal-Oriented: Level 83–84 for max house

Why Train Construction?

A high-level POH provides near-instant access to teleports, prayer and HP restoration, stamina recovery, spellbook altars, fairy rings, and portals. With modern improvements to house loading times, Construction is now more valuable than ever.

Construction is also one of the fastest skills to max, with 99 achievable in under 20 hours using premium methods, or at a much lower cost via alternative routes.

Important Milestones

• Level 40: Hire a Butler

• Level 50: Demon Butler unlocked

• Level 58: Servant money bag

• Level 83: Boost to max house

• Level 84: Fully upgraded Portal Nexus

Step-by-Step Construction Training

Levels 1–33: Early Construction

Early levels are fastest using traditional training inside your POH. Build and remove low-level furniture until Oak Larders become available.

• Crude wooden chairs

• Wooden bookcases

• Oak furniture

This stage takes roughly 20 minutes and minimal GP.

Levels 33+: Oak Larders

Oak Larders are the standard mid-level method. They offer strong XP rates and are ideal until higher-tier furniture unlocks.

At level 40, hiring a Butler significantly improves efficiency by eliminating manual unnoting.

Mounted Mythical Capes (Level 50)

This is the cheapest traditional Construction method. Mounted Mythical Capes use fewer planks per build, resulting in excellent XP per GP.

• Requires Mythical Cape

• Uses teak planks

• Lower click intensity

Mahogany Furniture (Level 52+)

Mahogany tables and benches offer the fastest Construction XP in the game. This method is expensive but dramatically reduces total training time.

• Mahogany dining tables (52)

• Gnome benches (77)

With optimal setup and a Demon Butler, XP rates exceed 1M per hour.

Teak Benches (Level 66)

A balanced alternative to mahogany furniture. Teak benches are slower but significantly cheaper.

Oak Dungeon Doors (Level 74)

A cost-saving option for players wanting traditional training without high plank expenses.

Mahogany Homes

Mahogany Homes is a contract-based Construction activity focused on repairing furniture across Gielinor. While slower than traditional training, it offers drastically reduced costs and lower click intensity.

• Best tier: Adept contracts

• ~100k XP/hour

• Full 99 achievable around 30–40M GP

Mahogany Homes also rewards the Construction outfit, granting a 2.5% XP bonus.

Maxing Your House

Most players aim for level 83 Construction, allowing boosts to build nearly all POH features. Level 84 is only required for a fully upgraded Portal Nexus.

The material cost to fully upgrade a house is separate from training and averages around 15M GP.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Overspending on 99 when only 83 is needed

• Training without a Butler after level 40

• Ignoring Mahogany Homes for budget builds

• Not optimizing screen layout and hotkeys

FAQ

What is the fastest way to train Construction?

Mahogany furniture provides the highest XP rates.

What is the cheapest way to reach 99?

Mahogany Homes is the most cost-efficient method.

Do I need 99 Construction?

No. Level 83–84 is sufficient for a maxed POH.

Is Construction click intensive?

Traditional training is click heavy, while Mahogany Homes is more relaxed.

Efficiency Note

Players with limited time often prioritize fast Construction routes to unlock POH utility early. Many choose efficient assistance solutions through trusted services like ArgenGaming, which focuses on safety, consistency, and account integrity rather than impulsive progression.