1–99 Thieving Guide (OSRS 2025)

Thieving is one of the most versatile skills in Old School RuneScape. It unlocks key quests, powerful spellbooks, and some of the best skilling money-makers in the game. With recent balance changes and new content, Thieving in 2025 offers more viable paths than ever.

At-a-Glance: Best Thieving Paths

• Fastest XP: Blackjacking → Rogues’ Chests

• Balanced & Relaxed: Ardougne Knights / Pyramid Plunder

• Most Profit: Vyres (82–99)

• AFK: Varlamore House Thieving

Essential Thieving Unlocks

• Ardougne Achievement Diary: Increases pickpocket success globally at higher tiers.

• Dodgy Necklace: 25% chance to avoid stuns when failing.

• Shadow Veil: Reduces stun chance and boosts XP consistency.

• Rogues Outfit: Doubles loot with the full set.

Step-by-Step Thieving Training (1–99)

Levels 1–25: Early Game

• Questing: The fastest and most efficient early levels.

• Chambers of Xeric Thieving Room: High XP even at level 1.

• Stalls: Tea and bakery stalls (5–25).

Levels 25–45: Stall Optimization

• Hosidius Fruit Stalls: Best XP with optional movement for faster rates.

Levels 45–84: Fastest Experience

• Blackjacking:

  • 45: Bearded Bandits (~100k XP/hr)

  • 55: Bandits (~130k XP/hr)

  • 65: Menaphite Thugs (200k+ XP/hr)

Levels 84–99: Maximum Speed (Risky)

• Rogues’ Chests (Wilderness): Up to 300k XP/hr if uninterrupted.

Other Fast & Popular Methods

Stealing Artefacts (49+)

A strong alternative with XP scaling up to 260k/hr once mastered.

Ardougne Knights (55+)

One of the most popular methods. XP scales from ~85k to 240k/hr and becomes failure-free at high levels with diaries completed.

Pyramid Plunder (71+)

Competitive XP with far less clicking. Peaks around 270k XP/hr at 91+ Thieving.

Profitable Thieving Methods

Master Farmers (38+)

Excellent for iron-focused progression and seed collection.

Vyres (82–99)

The most profitable Thieving method. Expect around 230M GP from 82 to 99.

Elves (85+)

Strong GP and XP balance with proper setup and diaries completed.

AFK Thieving: Varlamore Houses (50+)

The most AFK Thieving method available, offering up to 2.5 minutes of low-input gameplay per cycle.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Skipping Ardougne Diaries too long

• Ignoring Dodgy Necklaces early

• Blackjacking without hiding NPC attack options

• Using unsafe Wilderness methods without awareness

FAQ

What is the fastest way to 99 Thieving?

Blackjacking followed by Rogues’ Chests provides the fastest XP if done efficiently.

What is the most profitable Thieving method?

Pickpocketing Vyres from 82–99 offers the highest total profit.

Is there a true AFK Thieving method?

Varlamore House Thieving is currently the most AFK-friendly option.

Is Thieving worth training early?

Yes. It unlocks quests, spellbooks, and strong early-game money makers.

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