OSRS Thieving Guide
Complete 1-99 Training Guide | Updated 2026
Thieving offers some of the fastest training methods in OSRS! Blackjacking gives up to 250k XP/hr (fastest), Pyramid Plunder offers 270k XP/hr at 91+ (most fun), and Ardougne Knightsprovide AFK training with 15M profit to 99. This guide covers everything from essential equipment to optimal training paths.
📑 Table of Contents
🎒 Essential Thieving Equipment
Rogue's Outfit (ESSENTIAL!)
Guarantees double pickpocketing loot. Mandatory for Ardougne Knights and Master Farmers!
How to Obtain: Rogues' Den minigame (takes ~2 hours)
Why Essential: Without this, you earn half the gold from pickpocketing!
Gloves of Silence
Reduce pickpocket failure by 5%. Degrade after 62 failed attempts.
Cost: 3k GP (GE) or craft from Fancy Dress Shop
Repair: 1 dark kebbit fur + thread/needle/knife (64 Crafting)
Ardougne Cloak
Increases pickpocket success rate. Reward from Ardougne Diaries.
Easy: +10% stalls in Ardougne
Medium: +10% pickpocket in Ardougne
Hard: +10% pickpocket anywhere!
Note: Doesn't stack with gloves
Dodgy Necklace
25% chance to prevent stun/damage when pickpocketing. 10 charges.
Stacks with: Shadow Veil spell (36.25% total!)
Doesn't work: Blackjacking
Shadow Veil Spell
15% chance to avoid stun. Stacks with dodgy necklaces!
Requirements: 47 Magic, 100% Arceuus Favour
Combined: 36.25% stun avoidance (confirmed by Mod Ash)
⚙️ Settings to Make Thieving Easier
1. Hide NPC Attack Options
Prevent accidentally attacking NPCs you're pickpocketing!
How: Settings → Controls → NPC Attack Options → Hidden
2. Menu Entry Swapper (Runelite)
Make left-click = Pickpocket. Essential for spam-clicking!
Step 1: Enable "Menu Entry Swapper" plugin in Runelite
Step 2: Toggle "Customizable left and shift click" in NPC Swaps
Step 3: Hold SHIFT + Right-click NPC → "Swap left click" → Pickpocket
⚡ Fastest Way to 99 Thieving
Levels 1-5: Men/Women
Pickpocket 49 times to reach level 5. Best location: Edgeville house.
Levels 5-25: Bakery Stalls
Location: Ardougne Market
Strategy: Stand underneath baker to avoid detection
Travel: Captain Barnaby (Rimmington 30gp) or Ardougne Cloak
Levels 25-43: Fruit Stalls
Location: Hosidius (east of market - 2 stalls in house)
Travel: Veos (Port Sarim), Woodcutting Guild, or Xeric's Talisman
Strategy: 1 stall (chill) or alternate between 2 stalls (slightly faster)
Levels 43-45: The Feud Quest
15k XP reward brings you to level 45 - just enough to start blackjacking!
Levels 45-91/99: Blackjacking 🏆
Fastest Thieving XP in the game!
- The Feud quest
- Ironman: Rogue Trade mini-quest for blackjack
| Levels | NPC | XP/hr |
|---|---|---|
| 45-55 | Bearded Pollnivnian Bandits | 60-80k |
| 55-65 | Pollnivnian Bandits | 100-150k |
| 65-99 | Menaphite Thugs | 250k |
- Lure bandit/thug into building, close curtain
- Right-click → "Knock-out"
- ALWAYS pickpocket immediately (even if knock-out fails)
- If successful: pickpocket twice, then knock-out again
- If failed: pickpocket to cancel aggro, repeat
- If attacked: find stairs to de-aggro, start over
😴 AFK Ardougne Knights (55-99)
Much less click-intensive than blackjacking, AFK-able, AND profitable!
XP & Profit Rates (with Rogue's Outfit)
| Levels | XP/hr | Pickpockets | GP/hr (No Rogue) | GP/hr (Rogue) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55-70 | 50k | 6,774 | 30k | 60k |
| 70-80 | 100k | 14,810 | 60k | 120k |
| 80-90 | 150k | 39,861 | 85k | 170k |
| 90-95 | 220k | 40,632 | 130k | 260k |
| 95-99 | 250k | 50,568 | 150k | 300k |
Coin Pouch Mechanic
Successful pickpockets give coin pouches. Max 28 in inventory.
Click pouch to convert to coins when full, then continue spam-clicking!
Stop Failing
97 Thieving + Ardougne Cloak 2+ = 0% fail rate!
Splashing Worlds
Official: World 378
Clan Chats: "thievinghost" & "splashworlds"
Someone splashes knight to keep it in one spot. Sometimes moves around.
Trap Knight Yourself
Use Dragon Spear special attack to safespot. Check YouTube for "Ardy knight safespot" tutorials!
🏛️ Pyramid Plunder (71/91-99)
At 91+, Pyramid Plunder becomes the FASTEST Thieving XP in OSRS while being much more fun than blackjacking!
Requirements & Recommendations
- • Start Icthlarin's Little Helper (access Sophanem)
- • Finish Icthlarin's (fast travel)
- • Contact! quest (bank in Sophanem)
- • Pharaoh's Sceptre (~5M, teleport + banking)
- • Graceful outfit (run energy)
- • Serpentine helm OR Antipoison
XP Rates
How Pyramid Plunder Works
Location: Pyramid in Sophanem (find Guardian Mummy in one of 4 start rooms)
Timer: 5 minutes to clear rooms before kick-out
Rooms: 8 rooms total (Room 1 = 21 Thieving, Room 8 = 91 Thieving)
- • Spear Walls: Disable at room start (can fail, 1-4 damage)
- • Urns: Grant XP + trinkets (search, don't check for snakes)
- • Doors: 4 doors per room, only 1 real exit
- • Grand Gold Chest: No XP, chance of Pharaoh's Sceptre
- • Sarcophagus: AVOID! No Thieving XP, wastes time
- ✓ Play in World 493 (official world) - follow other players through doors
- ✓ Only loot final 3 rooms (prioritize final room)
- ✓ Use "search" on urns (NOT "check for snakes")
- ✓ Skip sarcophagi entirely
- ✓ Make sure you have time to fully loot final room!
Travel & Banking
💰 Moneymaking: Master Farmers
Master Farmers (38-99)
Best Thieving moneymaker for Ironmen!
- • Full Rogue's Outfit (mandatory for 2x loot)
- • Ardougne Hard Diary (10% success boost)
- • 85 Farming (better seed drops)
- • Seed Box from Tithe Farm (auto-stores seeds)
| Level | Success Rate | XP/hr | GP/hr (No Rogue) | GP/hr (Rogue) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 57.5% | 30k | 100k | 200k |
| 50 | 64.7% | 40k | 250k | 500k |
| 60 | 70.7% | 50k | 300k | 600k |
| 70 | 84.4% | 75k | 500k | 1M |
| 80 | 91% | 90k | 600k | 1.2M |
| 90 | 97.6% | 120k | 750k | 1.5M |
| 94 | 100% | 130k | 800k | 1.6M |
Locations
Safespot available
Bank nearby, no safespot
Safespot available
📊 Thieving Calculator
Plan your Thieving training with our calculator:
Calculate:
- ✓ Pickpockets needed for level goals
- ✓ Expected XP rates by method
- ✓ Time to reach 99
- ✓ Profit estimates (Knights, Master Farmers)
- ✓ Success rates by level
Compare Methods:
- ✓ Blackjacking vs Knights vs Pyramid Plunder
- ✓ Speed vs Profit trade-offs
- ✓ Equipment bonus effects
- ✓ Custom level ranges
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What's the fastest way to 99 Thieving?
Blackjacking Menaphite Thugs (65-99) at 250k XP/hr. At 91+, Pyramid Plunder becomes fastest at 270k XP/hr and is more enjoyable!
What's the most AFK method?
Ardougne Knights (55-99). Much less click-intensive than blackjacking, can be done while watching movies/studying. Makes 15M profit to 99 with Rogue's Outfit!
Is Rogue's Outfit worth getting?
Absolutely! Takes ~2 hours to obtain and DOUBLES your loot from pickpocketing. Mandatory if you want to make money with Thieving.
Should I use Dodgy Necklaces?
Yes! Combined with Shadow Veil spell (47 Magic, Arceuus), you get 36.25% chance to avoid stun/damage. Essential for pickpocketing, but doesn't work on blackjacking.
Is blackjacking difficult?
It's click-intensive but simple once you learn the rhythm: knock-out → pickpocket → pickpocket → knock-out → repeat. Take breaks to avoid wrist strain!
When should I switch to Pyramid Plunder?
Can start at 71 (120k XP/hr). Becomes better than blackjacking at 91+ (270k XP/hr). Much more fun and less click-intensive!
Best Thieving moneymaker?
Master Farmers (94+ Thieving, 85 Farming, Rogue's Outfit, Ardougne Hard) = 1.6M GP/hr. Ardougne Knights are more AFK at 300k GP/hr (95+).