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OSRS Thieving Guide

Complete 1-99 Training Guide | Updated 2026

⚡ 250k XP/hr Blackjacking😴 AFK Knights💰 15M Profit to 99

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.

🎒 Essential Thieving Equipment

Rogue's Outfit (ESSENTIAL!)

Guarantees double pickpocketing loot. Mandatory for Ardougne Knights and Master Farmers!

2x Loot!

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)

💡 Priority Order: 1. Rogue's Outfit (mandatory for profit), 2. Ardougne Cloak Hard, 3. Dodgy Necklaces + Shadow Veil, 4. Gloves of Silence

⚙️ 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

⚠️ Important: These settings dramatically improve XP rates. Set them up before training!

⚡ Fastest Way to 99 Thieving

Levels 1-5: Men/Women

Pickpocket 49 times to reach level 5. Best location: Edgeville house.

Skip by doing quests if preferred (not time-efficient)

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

35-40k XP/hr

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!

Don't want to blackjack? Skip to Ardougne Knights or Stealing Artefacts instead!

Levels 45-91/99: Blackjacking 🏆

Fastest Thieving XP in the game!

250k XP/hr
at 65+
Requirements:
  • The Feud quest
  • Ironman: Rogue Trade mini-quest for blackjack
XP Rates by NPC:
LevelsNPCXP/hr
45-55Bearded Pollnivnian Bandits60-80k
55-65Pollnivnian Bandits100-150k
65-99Menaphite Thugs250k
How Blackjacking Works:
  1. Lure bandit/thug into building, close curtain
  2. Right-click → "Knock-out"
  3. ALWAYS pickpocket immediately (even if knock-out fails)
  4. If successful: pickpocket twice, then knock-out again
  5. If failed: pickpocket to cancel aggro, repeat
  6. If attacked: find stairs to de-aggro, start over
Food Strategy: Keep inventory full! Use Jugs of Wine (buy from Pollnivneach pub) - they leave empty jug when consumed
Helpful Plugin: Runelite "Blackjack" plugin highlights thugs and shows blackjackable status
⚠️ Blackjacking Note: Very click-intensive but incredibly fast. Take breaks! Many players alternate between blackjacking and AFK knights.

😴 AFK Ardougne Knights (55-99)

Much less click-intensive than blackjacking, AFK-able, AND profitable!

XP & Profit Rates (with Rogue's Outfit)

LevelsXP/hrPickpocketsGP/hr (No Rogue)GP/hr (Rogue)
55-7050k6,77430k60k
70-80100k14,81060k120k
80-90150k39,86185k170k
90-95220k40,632130k260k
95-99250k50,568150k300k
💰 Total Profit 55-99: 15M GP with Rogue's Outfit!

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

Required:
  • • Start Icthlarin's Little Helper (access Sophanem)
Recommended:
  • • 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

Level 71 Thieving:120k XP/hr
Level 81 Thieving:190k XP/hr
Level 91 Thieving:270k XP/hr ⚡ FASTEST!

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)

Room Contents:
  • 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
Optimal Strategy:
  • ✓ 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!
Runelite Plugin: "Pyramid Plunder" highlights doors/traps for easier navigation

Travel & Banking

Best Travel: Pharaoh's Sceptre teleport directly to minigame (~5M GP investment, worth it!)
Alternative: Magic carpet from Shantay Pass → Pollnivneach → Sophanem
Banking: Contact! quest = bank in Sophanem basement (NE temple). Otherwise: Pharaoh's Sceptre + Ring of Dueling

💰 Moneymaking: Master Farmers

Master Farmers (38-99)

Best Thieving moneymaker for Ironmen!

1.6M GP/hr
at 94+ Thieving
⚠️ Important: Drop table now scales with Farming level! You need 85 Farming for best profit rates.
Requirements for Best Rates:
  • • 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)
LevelSuccess RateXP/hrGP/hr (No Rogue)GP/hr (Rogue)
3857.5%30k100k200k
5064.7%40k250k500k
6070.7%50k300k600k
7084.4%75k500k1M
8091%90k600k1.2M
9097.6%120k750k1.5M
94100%130k800k1.6M

Locations

Hosidius

Safespot available

Draynor

Bank nearby, no safespot

Ardougne

Safespot available

💡 Ironman Tip: Master Farmers are THE best way to stock up on herb seeds while making money. Essential for Herblore training!

📊 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+).

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