OSRS Crafting Guide
Complete 1-99 Training Guide | Updated 2026
Crafting is a fast and relatively affordable buyable skill! Get 99 in just 32 hours with Black D'hide Bodies (440k XP/hr) or save money with budget methods like Green D'hide (profitable!). Important: 70 Crafting required for Monkey Madness II quest and Slayer Rings (+5 boost).
📑 Table of Contents
🎒 Crafting Basics & Setup
Why Train Crafting?
- • 70 Crafting for Monkey Madness II quest
- • 75 Crafting for Slayer Rings (can boost from 70 with +5)
- • 99 Crafting cape = unlimited Crafting Guild teleports (close to bank!)
- • Important for Ironmen (make your own gear)
Banking Tips (Essential!)
Bank Settings → Deposit Lock Settings → Lock first slot (for chisel or needle/thread)
Prevents accidentally banking your tool!
- Create new bank tab for Crafting supplies
- Go to Bank Settings → Fill tab with bank fillers
- Move supplies closer to inventory
- Hold ALT (Runelite) to move inventory closer to bank tab
Costume Needle (Highly Recommended!)
What it does: No longer need thread when crafting leather items = saves 1 inventory slot!
How to get: Complete "Death on the Isle" quest → speak with Costumer on Aldarin
Why essential: Makes leather/dragonhide crafting much more efficient
🌱 Early Levels (1-20)
Option 1: Death on the Isle Quest (Recommended)
Reward: 5,000 Crafting XP (brings you to level 20!)
Bonus: Unlocks Costume Needle (no thread needed)
Time: ~30 minutes
Option 2: Craft Leather Items
If you don't have quest requirements, craft leather items (very quick - few minutes!):
| Levels | Item | Quantity | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-7 | Leather Gloves | 48 | 18k |
| 7-9 | Leather Boots | 20 | 6k |
| 9-11 | Leather Cowl | 21 | 8k |
| 11-14 | Leather Vambraces | 34 | 13k |
| 14-20 | Leather Body | 94 | 35k |
⚡ Fast Training Methods
1. Gem Cutting (20-77)
Fastest XP from 20-77! Use chisel on uncut gems, resell cut gems on GE for a loss.
| Levels | Gem | Quantity | XP/hr | Cost | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-27 | Sapphire | 106 | 139k | -4k | 2 min |
| 27-34 | Emerald | 156 | 188k | -11k | 3 min |
| 34-43 | Ruby | 355 | 236k | -85k | 7 min |
| 43-77 | Diamond | 13,259 | 299k | -10.7M | 5 hrs |
2. Battlestaves (54-99)
Great for fast XP on a budget! Combine battlestaves with orbs (water/earth/fire/air).
| Levels | Type | Quantity | XP/hr | Cost | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54-58 | Water | 736 | 245k | -32k | 0.3 hrs |
| 58-62 | Earth | 972 | 276k | -89k | 0.4 hrs |
| 62-66 | Fire | 1,300 | 306k | -274k | 1 hr |
| 66-99 | Air | 91,187 | 337k | -27M | 37 hrs |
3. D'hide Bodies (63-99) 🏆
BEST XP rates! Use costume needle + 3 dragon leather per body.
| Levels | Type | Quantity | XP/hr | Profit/Cost | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63-71 | Green | 2,398 | 317k | +122k | 1.4 hrs |
| 71-77 | Blue | 3,149 | 358k | -1.5M | 1.8 hrs |
| 77-84 | Red | 6,307 | 399k | -5.6M | 3.7 hrs |
| 84-99 | Black | 39,082 | 440k | -49M | 23 hrs |
🚀 Fastest Path to 99
Get 99 Crafting in just 32 hours! Costs ~260M GP at current prices.
| Levels | Method | Quantity | XP/hr | Cost | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-27 | Sapphire | 106 | 139k | -4k | 3 min |
| 27-34 | Emerald | 156 | 188k | -11k | 4 min |
| 34-43 | Ruby | 355 | 236k | -85k | 7 min |
| 43-77 | Diamond | 13,259 | 299k | -10.7M | 5 hrs |
| 77-84 | Red D'hide | 6,307 | 399k | -5.6M | 4 hrs |
| 84-99 | Black D'hide | 39,082 | 440k | -49M | 23 hrs |
💰 Budget Path (Save Money!)
Get 99 Crafting for only ~23M GP! Takes 42 hours.
| Levels | Method | Quantity | XP/hr | Profit/Cost | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-27 | Sapphire | 106 | 139k | -4k | 3 min |
| 27-54 | Emerald | 2,091 | 188k | -144k | 45 min |
| 54-63 | Water Battlestaff | 2,178 | 245k | -94k | 53 min |
| 63-99 | Green D'hide | 68,096 | 317k | +3.5M | 40 hrs |
🎨 Alternative Training Methods
Jewellery Crafting (Profitable)
Craft jewellery at a furnace (Edgeville or Prifddinas). Can be profitable!
- • Necklace/ring/bracelet mould
- • 13 gold bars
- • 13 gems (Sapphire/Emerald/Ruby/Diamond)
| Level | Item | Profit/hr | XP/hr | Time to 99 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Sapphire Ring | 149k | 56k | 0.02 hrs |
| 22 | Sapphire Necklace | 123k | 77k | 0.08 hrs |
| 29 | Emerald Necklace | 186k | 84k | 0.3 hrs |
| 40 | Ruby Necklace | 259k | 105k | 1 hr |
| 56 | Diamond Necklace | 250k | 126k | 102 hrs |
Drift Nets (Moneymaking)
Make Drift nets on a loom (Museum Camp, Fossil Island). Bank nearby.
Slow XP but great profit!
📊 Crafting Calculator
Plan your Crafting training with real-time GE prices:
Calculate:
- ✓ Items needed for level goals
- ✓ Expected XP rates by method
- ✓ Time to reach 99
- ✓ Cost/profit estimates (live prices)
- ✓ Best methods for your budget
Compare Methods:
- ✓ Gems vs Battlestaves vs D'hide
- ✓ Speed vs cost trade-offs
- ✓ Profitable alternatives
- ✓ Custom level ranges
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What's the fastest way to 99 Crafting?
Black D'hide Bodies (84-99) at 440k XP/hr. Total ~32 hours, costs ~260M GP. Use Diamonds before that for gems.
What's the cheapest way to train Crafting?
Sapphire/Emerald gems until 54, Water Battlestaves to 63, then GREEN D'hide Bodies to 99 (actually PROFITABLE!). Total ~23M GP, 42 hours.
Can I make money training Crafting?
Yes! Green D'hide Bodies are profitable, Jewellery can profit, and Drift Nets make 700k GP/hr (but slow XP). Check prices first!
Should I get the Costume Needle?
YES! Complete 'Death on the Isle' quest. It saves an inventory slot (no thread needed) AND gives 5k Crafting XP (level 1→20)!
What Crafting level do I need for quests?
70 Crafting for Monkey Madness II (important quest!). You can boost from 70 to 75 (+5) to make Slayer Rings.
Is 99 Crafting worth it?
The Crafting cape gives unlimited Crafting Guild teleports (very close to bank). Convenient but not essential for most players.
How much does 99 Crafting cost?
Fastest: ~260M GP (32 hours). Budget: ~23M GP (42 hours). Profitable: Can profit with Green D'hide, Drift Nets, or Jewellery (but slower).