Giants Foundry OSRS Points Per Hour Guide

The Giants’ Foundry in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) is a popular Smithing minigame that offers players a chance to earn experience, gold, and Foundry Reputation points while crafting massive swords for Kovac the giant. If you’re looking to maximize your points per hour to unlock rewards like the Smiths’ Uniform or the Colossal Blade, this guide dives deep into strategies, alloys, and tips to optimize your gameplay. Whether you’re a low-level player or a seasoned smith, understanding how to boost your points efficiently can make all the difference.

Before we get into points per hour, let’s break down how Giants’ Foundry works. You take commissions from Kovac, choose a mould, smelt bars into an alloy, pour it into a preform, and refine it using tools like the Trip Hammer, Grindstone, and Polishing Wheel. Your goal is to create high-quality swords, as the final sword quality directly determines your Foundry Reputation points.

How Points Are Calculated

Foundry Reputation points equal the sword’s final quality score, which ranges from 10 to 199. This score depends on:

• Metal Score: Higher-level metals like Runite yield better scores.
• Mould Score: Matching Kovac’s commission (e.g., Narrow and Spiked) closely increases quality.
• Refinement: Proper tool use and temperature control prevent quality loss.

Each sword takes 28 bars, and you can craft 10–15 swords per hour depending on efficiency, alloy choice, and Smithing level.

Why Points Matter

Points unlock rewards at Kovac’s shop, such as moulds for better swords, the Smiths’ Uniform for bonus progress, and unique items like the Double Ammo Mould. Maximizing points per hour speeds up your access to these goodies, making your Smithing grind more rewarding.

Best Alloys for Points Per Hour

Your alloy choice—combinations of metal bars—greatly impacts points, experience, and cost. Below, we explore the best alloys for different Smithing levels to maximize points per hour.

Low-Level Alloys (15–50 Smithing)

For players starting at level 15, stick to accessible bars like Bronze, Iron, or Steel. These alloys are cheaper and faster to process, allowing more swords per hour.

• Bronze/Iron (14/14): Yields ~120–140 points per sword, 10–12 swords/hour, totaling 1200–1680 points/hour. Cheap but low XP.
• Iron/Steel (14/14): Slightly better at ~130–150 points per sword, same sword rate, for 1300–1800 points/hour.

Mid-Level Alloys (50–70 Smithing)

At mid-levels, Mithril and Adamantite become viable, balancing cost and points.

• Steel/Mithril (14/14): Offers ~150–170 points per sword, 10–11 swords/hour, for 1500–1870 points/hour. Decent XP and affordable.
• Mithril/Adamantite (14/14): Pushes ~160–180 points per sword, 9–10 swords/hour, for 1440–1800 points/hour. More expensive but better for XP.

High-Level Alloys (70+ Smithing)

For players with 70+ Smithing, Runite alloys shine for maximum points and XP, though they’re slower and costlier.

• Adamantite/Runite (9/19 or 10/18): Yields ~170–190 points per sword, 8–9 swords/hour, for 1360–1710 points/hour. High quality but fewer swords due to complexity.
• Runite/Adamantite (14/14): Peaks at ~180–199 points per sword, 7–8 swords/hour, for 1260–1592 points/hour. Best for quality-focused runs.

Alloy	Smithing Level	Points/Sword	Swords/Hour	Points/Hour
Bronze/Iron (14/14)	15+	120–140	10–12	1200–1680
Steel/Mithril (14/14)	50+	150–170	10–11	1500–1870
Adamantite/Runite (9/19)	70+	170–190	8–9	1360–1710

Optimizing Gameplay for Maximum Points

To hit the highest points per hour, you need to streamline your process. Here are proven strategies to boost efficiency.

Choose the Right Moulds

Unlocking moulds from Kovac’s shop (5400 points total) is key. Prioritize these for better mould scores:

• Choppa! (Level 20, 300 points): Great for Heavy commissions.
• Spiker! (Level 40, 400 points): Ideal for Spiked commissions.
• Fleur de Blade (Level 79, 700 points): Versatile for high-level players.

Always match Kovac’s commission closely (e.g., Broad/Flat) to start with a higher quality score.

Master Temperature Control

Refining the preform requires switching between the Trip Hammer (hot), Grindstone (medium), and Polishing Wheel (cold). Use the Lava Pool and Waterfall to adjust temperature quickly.

• Tip: Watch the HUD’s temperature bar and switch tools when the arrow hits the yellow “critical” zone for bonus progress, shaving time off each sword.
• Avoid Overheating/Cooling: Mistakes reduce quality by 10 points each time.

Use the Smiths’ Uniform

The Smiths’ Uniform (15,000 points total) gives a 20% chance per piece for bonus progress, or 100% with the full set. This cuts refinement time, boosting swords per hour by ~1–2, which can add 150–300 points/hour.

Balancing Points vs. Experience and Cost

While points are crucial, you might also care about Smithing XP or gold efficiency. Here’s how to weigh your options.

Points vs. XP Rates

Higher-level alloys give more XP but fewer swords per hour, slightly lowering points. For example:

• Steel/Mithril: ~160k XP/hour, 1500–1870 points/hour.
• Adamantite/Runite: ~230k XP/hour, 1360–1710 points/hour.

If XP is your priority, Runite alloys are better, but for pure points, mid-tier alloys like Steel/Mithril often edge out due to faster cycles.

Cost Considerations

High-level bars like Runite cost more, impacting profitability. At level 85, using Adamantite/Runite (9/19) costs ~1.6M GP/hour but yields high points and XP. For budget players:

• Recycle Items: Use Grand Exchange items like Rune Platebodies (adds 4 Runite bars’ worth) to save bars, though it’s less XP-efficient.
• Ironman Tip: Smelt drops from PvM (e.g., Mithril Platelegs) for cost-free alloys.

Tips and Tricks for Efficiency

Small tweaks can push your points per hour to the next level. Here are some community-tested tips.

Inventory Setup

Optimize your inventory to reduce banking time:

• Beginners: Ice Gloves (or bucket), 9 Runite bars, 19 Adamantite bars.
• Advanced: Smiths’ Uniform, combined Smiths’/Ice Gloves, same bars.

Minimize Downtime

Use the Giants’ Foundry teleport in the Grouping Menu for quick access. Kovac restores 50% run energy after each sword, so Graceful gear isn’t essential unless you’re low Agility.

Leverage Plugins

If you use RuneLite, install the “Easy Giant’s Foundry” plugin. It highlights optimal moulds for Kovac’s commissions, saving time and boosting quality scores.

Focus on 6-Phase Swords

Six-phase swords (fewer refinement stages) take ~4 minutes each, yielding ~183 points, compared to 7-phase swords, which take longer for only a small point boost. Stick to 6-phase for ~10–12 swords/hour.

Key Takeaways:

• Use Steel/Mithril for balanced points (1500–1870/hour) at mid-levels.
• Prioritize moulds and Smiths’ Uniform for efficiency.
• Match commissions closely and hit critical zones for faster refining.
• Consider cost vs. XP based on your goals (budget vs. max XP).

By fine-tuning your alloy, moulds, and technique, you can hit 1500–1800 points per hour reliably, unlocking rewards faster. Giants’ Foundry is a fun, interactive way to train Smithing while racking up points for Kovac’s shop. Grab your bars, fire up the crucible, and start forging—happy smithing!