1–99 Crafting Guide

Crafting is one of the most versatile skills in Old School RuneScape. It unlocks essential jewellery, equipment upgrades, quest requirements, and powerful quality-of-life items. With recent additions like mixed hide and Hueycoatl armour, Crafting in 2025 offers more flexibility than ever.

At-a-Glance: Best Crafting Paths

• Fastest XP: Gem cutting, Dragonhide bodies

• Best Value: Battlestaves, Rubies/Emeralds

• AFK: Glassblowing, Gem cutting

• Profitable: Jewellery, Mixed hide, Drift nets

Why Train Crafting?

Crafting unlocks key items such as Slayer Helmets, Slayer Rings, jewellery teleports, and high-level utility gear. Many major quests and achievement diaries also require Crafting, making it a core progression skill for both main accounts and Ironmen.

Important Crafting Boosts

• Mushroom Pie: +4 Crafting boost

• Threadless Needle: Removes thread usage

Step-by-Step Crafting Training (1–99)

Levels 1–20: Early Game

• Questing: Fastest option if progressing toward Quest Cape.

• Opal Cutting: Extremely fast and low cost.

• Leather Items: Viable alternative, especially in F2P.

• Amulet Stringing: Slower but profitable.

Fastest Crafting Methods

Gem Cutting (1–77+)

The most efficient early-to-mid Crafting method. Emeralds and rubies provide excellent XP at low cost, while diamonds are faster but slightly more expensive.

Battlestaves (54–99)

One of the best balanced methods. Water and earth battlestaves offer strong XP rates with minimal losses or even small profit.

Dragonhide Bodies (63–99)

The fastest XP overall. Green dragonhide bodies are the cheapest option, while higher-tier hides offer faster XP at a higher cost.

Alternative & AFK Crafting Methods

Glassblowing

Highly AFK with low cost. Excellent for players who prefer relaxed training.

Superglass Make

Combines Magic and Crafting XP with moderate AFK time and low cost.

Amethyst Cutting (83+)

Consistent XP with decent AFK time and occasional profit.

Profitable Crafting Methods

Jewellery Crafting

Silver and gold jewellery with gemstones is consistently profitable and offers reasonable AFK time.

Drift Nets

Extremely profitable but slow. Best suited for long-term passive GP.

Mixed Hide Armour

High XP and strong profit potential, though prices fluctuate heavily.

Hueycoatl Armour

Very high XP rates and profit potential, but requires massive capital and patience.

AFK Comparison

• Glassblowing: ~50 seconds AFK

• Gem Cutting: ~32 seconds AFK

• Jewellery: 25–50 seconds AFK

• Battlestaves: ~17 seconds AFK

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Overpaying for dragonstones

• Ignoring low-cost gem routes

• Training expensive methods too early

• Not checking live Grand Exchange margins

FAQ

What is the fastest way to 99 Crafting?

Dragonhide bodies provide the highest XP rates.

What is the cheapest Crafting method?

Glassblowing and emerald cutting are among the cheapest routes.

Can Crafting be profitable?

Yes. Jewellery, drift nets, and mixed hide armour can generate significant profit.

Is Crafting AFK?

Many methods offer solid AFK time, especially glassblowing and gem cutting.

Efficiency Note

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