OSRS 1–99 Firemaking Training Guide

Why Train Firemaking?

Firemaking is one of the fastest and simplest skills to train in Old School RuneScape. While it has limited direct utility, it unlocks powerful fire pits that provide permanent environmental benefits and offers a profitable skilling boss option through Wintertodt.

At-a-Glance: Best Firemaking Paths

• Fastest XP: Burning logs manually

• Most AFK: Campfires / bonfires

• Best Overall: Wintertodt

• Ironman Friendly: Early Wintertodt

Fastest Method: Burning Logs (1–99)

Lighting logs manually is the fastest way to reach 99 Firemaking. This method is click-intensive but offers extremely high XP rates.

Key Details

• ~30 hours total to 99

• Very high XP per hour at higher levels

• Costs GP due to log usage

Efficiency Tips

• Firelighters remove the delay when lighting logs at low levels

• Bank-adjacent paths maximize efficiency

• Higher-tier logs drastically increase XP rates

AFK Method: Campfires & Bonfires

Campfires provide a slower but far more AFK-friendly Firemaking experience.

How Campfires Work

• Light a log, then add logs to the fire

• ~1/3 XP compared to normal burning

• ~70 seconds of AFK time per inventory

This method is ideal for players prioritizing low effort over speed.

Wintertodt (50–99)

Wintertodt is a Firemaking skilling boss and the most popular training method for many players.

Why Choose Wintertodt?

• Profitable Firemaking training

• Fast XP rates compared to AFK methods

• Additional XP in Fletching, Construction, and Herblore

XP Rates

• ~160k XP/hour at level 50

• Up to ~320k XP/hour at level 99

Requirements & Preparation

• 50 Firemaking (only hard requirement)

• An axe (steel is sufficient at higher Woodcutting levels)

• Food that restores warmth

• Four pieces of warm clothing

Wintertodt Mechanics (Overview)

• Chop roots and feed braziers

• Repair and relight broken braziers

• Avoid snowfall damage zones

• Heal pyromancers when required

Modern Wintertodt uses a warmth system rather than direct hitpoint damage, making it viable at any HP level.

Ironman Firemaking

Firemaking is especially valuable for Ironman accounts early on.

• Wintertodt provides supplies for multiple skills

• Early levels are efficient due to low resource requirements

• Loot rewards support long-term account progression

Common Mistakes / Avoid These

• Ignoring fire pits and their permanent benefits

• Training at Wintertodt without warm clothing

• Using high-effort methods when AFK is preferred

• Overpaying for logs without checking XP goals

FAQ

Is Firemaking useful?

Its utility is limited, but fire pits and Wintertodt rewards make it worthwhile.

Is Wintertodt worth doing?

Yes. It’s the only profitable Firemaking method and offers multi-skill rewards.

Is Firemaking fast to max?

Yes. It’s one of the fastest 99s in OSRS.

Is Firemaking AFK?

Campfires are very AFK, while Wintertodt requires moderate attention.

Efficiency Note

Many players choose Wintertodt for balanced XP and profit, while others burn logs for speed. When time is limited, some rely on trusted convenience services like ArgenGaming to save time while keeping progression secure and controlled.