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OSRS Low-Level Bossing: Easy Money Making with Giant Mole in 2025
Yo, what’s good, RuneScape grinders? Wanna stack some serious GP without maxed stats or a bankroll for BiS gear? Let’s talk Giant Mole, the big ol’ rodent chilling under Falador Park. I’ve been slaying this boss since my noob days, and trust me, it’s a goldmine for low-level players. Why’s it so great? Easy mechanics, low stat requirements, and loot that adds up quick. If you’re rocking 60+ combat stats, you’re ready to roll. Let’s break down why the Mole’s the best low-level boss for making bank, how to clap its cheeks, and how to maximize your profits in 2025. Ready? Let’s go!
Why the Giant Mole’s Your Money Maker
The Giant Mole is like the chillest boss in OSRS for beginners. It ain’t no Cox or Zulrah with crazy mechanics or gear checks. This is a straightforward fight that’s perfect for players with 60-70 combat stats. Here’s the deal:
- Low Stats Needed: 60+ Attack, Strength, Defence, and 43+ Prayer for Protect from Melee. That’s it.
- Easy Peasy Mechanics: Melee hits up to 21 damage and a burrow move that’s more annoying than deadly.
- Solid Loot: Mole skins, claws, and bird nests can net you 800k-1.5M GP an hour. Not bad for a budget setup, right?
- Safe Vibes: No wild one-shot mechanics. If you die, just sprint back to Falador Park.
So why aren’t all low-levels farming this guy? No clue. Maybe the dark tunnels spook ‘em. Don’t worry, I got you covered.
Getting to the Mole’s Lair
The Giant Mole hangs out in the Mole Hole under Falador Park. Getting there’s a breeze, but you need a few things:
- Spade: Dig into those mole hills in the west side of Falador Park.
- Light Source: The tunnels are dark as heck, and without a light, bugs’ll nibble you for constant damage. Grab a bullseye lantern or Kandarin headgear. Oh, and if you’ve done Making Friends with My Arm, light the Fire of Eternal Light in the lair. No more light source needed. Ez.
- Teleport: Ring of Wealth (option 3 for Falador Park) is fastest. Falador teleport runes work too if you’re old school.
Yo, quick check: Got a light source? If not, snag a candle from the general store. It’s dirt cheap, but the Mole’s burrowing might blow it out, so pack a tinderbox.
What’s the Giant Mole Like?
This big boy’s combat level 230, but don’t let that scare you off. Its attacks are super predictable:
- Melee Smack: Hits up to 21. Protect from Melee makes you laugh at it.
- Burrow Shenanigans: When its HP’s between 5-50%, there’s a 25% chance any hit (except splashed magic) makes it dig to another part of the lair. Kinda annoying without a Falador Shield 3 or 4 to track it.
- Light Snuffer: Burrowing might put out open lights like candles. Bullseye lanterns or sealed lights don’t care.
Safespot Trick: Low-levels can use cavern walls to trap the Mole. It’s too dumb to path around obstacles, so Ranged or Magic users can chill. Melee folks, you can tank it with Protect from Melee, no sweat.
Hot tip: Got 26 Magic for Necromancy thralls? They’ll chase the Mole when it burrows, like a budget Falador Shield. Worth a shot.
Stats You’ll Want
Here’s what you need to make the Mole your punching bag:
| Skill | Level | Why It’s Good |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 60+ | Lets you swing stuff like Dragon Scimitar or Longsword. |
| Strength | 60+ | Bigger hits, faster kills. |
| Defence | 60+ | Less damage taken, especially for melee bros. |
| Prayer | 43+ | Protect from Melee is clutch. 44+ for Eagle Eye, 70+ for Piety. |
| Ranged (optional) | 60+ | Safespotting with a crossbow or bow slaps. |
| Magic (optional) | 60+ | Safespot with water spells (Mole’s got a 50% weakness to water). |
Quick Q: You got 43 Prayer yet? If not, smack some green dragons for prayer XP. It’s a game-changer.
Gear and Inventory Setup
No need to flex with an Ely or Scythe. Budget gear gets the job done. I’ll break it down by combat style, with 2025 GE prices (they might wiggle a bit).
Melee Setup (Cheap and Nasty)
Melee’s the most popular for low-levels. It’s affordable and smacks hard, especially with Dharok’s for those spicy 1 HP hits.
| Slot | Gear (Best to Budget) | Cost (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Dharok’s helm, Neitiznot faceguard, Rune full helm | 500k-1M |
| Neck | Amulet of Strength, Amulet of Glory | 10k-1M |
| Cape | Fire cape, Ardougne cloak, Mythical cape | 0-50k |
| Body | Dharok’s platebody, Rune platebody | 500k-1M |
| Legs | Dharok’s platelegs, Rune platelegs | 300k-500k |
| Weapon | Dharok’s greataxe, Dragon Scimitar, Dragon Longsword | 100k-1M |
| Shield | Dragon defender, Rune defender | 50k-100k |
| Gloves | Barrows gloves, Rune gloves | 50k-100k |
| Boots | Dragon boots, Climbing boots | 50k-200k |
| Ring | Berserker ring, Ring of wealth | 10k-100k |
Inventory:
- Spade
- Light source (bullseye lantern or candle + tinderbox)
- 10-15 sharks or monkfish for healing
- 1-2 Prayer potions
- 1-2 Stamina potions
- Falador Shield 3/4 (if you got it)
- Locator orb or Dwarven rock cake (for Dharok’s 1 HP trick)
- Rune pouch (nature + fire runes for High Alch)
Dharok’s Hack: Drop to 1 HP with a Locator orb or rock cake, pop Protect from Melee, and flick Piety. You’ll melt the Mole in 2-3 hits. Risky? Sure. Worth it? Hell yeah.
Ranged Setup (Safespot Life)
Ranged is king for safespotting, and the Mole’s Ranged defence is trash.
| Slot | Gear (Best to Budget) | Cost (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Slayer helmet, Blessed coif, Robin hood hat | 10k-500k |
| Neck | Amulet of glory, Amulet of accuracy | 10k-1M |
| Cape | Ava’s accumulator, Ranging cape | 10k-50k |
| Body | Black d’hide body, Blessed body | 50k-200k |
| Legs | Black d’hide chaps, Blessed chaps | 50k-200k |
| Weapon | Rune crossbow, Hunter’s crossbow | 10k-100k |
| Ammo | Amethyst arrows, Rune arrows, Diamond bolts (e) | 10k-50k |
| Gloves | Black d’hide vambraces, Blessed vambraces | 10k-50k |
| Boots | Blessed boots, Aranea boots | 10k-50k |
| Ring | Ring of wealth, Archers ring | 10k-100k |
Inventory:
- Spade
- Light source
- 10-15 food
- 3 Divine Ranging potions
- 11-14 Prayer potions
- 3-4 Stamina potions
- Falador Shield 3/4
- Rune pouch (nature + fire runes)
- 500-1000 arrows/bolts
Sneaky tip: Diamond bolts (e) are cheap and their special effect hits like a truck. Stock up.
Magic Setup (Splash-Free Zone)
Magic’s dope because splashed spells don’t make the Mole burrow. Plus, it’s got a 50% weakness to water spells.
| Slot | Gear (Best to Budget) | Cost (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Mystic hat, Ahrim’s hood | 10k-100k |
| Neck | Amulet of glory, Amulet of magic | 10k-1M |
| Cape | God cape, Ardougne cloak | 10k-50k |
| Body | Mystic robe top, Bloodbark body | 50k-200k |
| Legs | Mystic robe bottom, Bloodbark legs | 50k-200k |
| Weapon | Mystic smoke staff, Mystic mist staff | 10k-50k |
| Off-hand | Book of darkness, Malediction ward | 10k-100k |
| Gloves | Barrows gloves, Combat bracelet | 50k-100k |
| Boots | Mystic boots, Aranea boots | 10k-50k |
| Ring | Ring of wealth, Seers ring | 10k-100k |
Inventory:
- Spade
- Light source
- Saturated heart or Magic potion
- 8-12 Prayer potions
- 4 Stamina potions
- Falador Shield 3/4
- Rune pouch (water spell runes + High Alch)
- 15-20 food
Why water spells? Water Wave or Surge slaps the Mole for 50% extra damage. No fancy staff needed; a budget one works fine.
How to Fight the Mole Like a Pro
- Get to Falador Park: Ring of Wealth or Falador teleport. Easy.
- Dig In: Equip your spade and hit the mole hills on the west side.
- Track the Mole: Use a Falador Shield or thralls to find it. No shield? Run around ‘til you see it.
- Smack It:
- Deal with Burrowing: Mole digs? Chase it with Stamina potions. If it snuffs your light, relight quick.
- Grab Loot: Snag Mole skins, claws, and high-value stuff. High Alch junk like Mithril axes to save space.
- Bank and Repeat: After 5-10 kills, tele to Falador, bank, and restock.
Quick Q: Tried safespotting yet? It’s a lifesaver for low Defence accounts.
Loot and How Much You’ll Make
Here’s where the Mole shines. The loot’s consistent and stacks up fast:
| Item | Quantity | Price (2025 GE) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mole Skin | 1-3 | 5.7k-17.2k | Trade to Wyson for bird nests. |
| Mole Claw | 1 | 6.1k | Trade to Wyson for nests too. |
| Bird Nests | Varies | 5k-10k each | Crush for Saradomin brew mats. |
| Yew Logs (noted) | 100 | 18.8k | Easy to bank, decent cash. |
| Iron Ore (noted) | 100 | 12.6k | Solid for bulk drops. |
| Rare Drops | Varies | 1M-65M | Baby Mole pet, Clue scroll (elite), etc. |
GP per Hour:
- Budget Melee: 800k-1.2M with steady skins/claws.
- Dharok’s 1 HP: Up to 1.5M if you’re popping off with fast kills.
- Ranged/Magic: 1-1.3M with safespots for longer trips.
Hot tip: Hard Falador Diary makes skins/claws noted. Longer trips, more profit. You got that diary done? If not, grind it.
Don’t Be That Noob: Mistakes to Dodge
I’ve seen too many newbies fumble this. Don’t mess it up:
- No Light Source: Bugs’ll eat you alive. Bullseye lantern or bust.
- Skimpin’ on Food: Bring 10-15 sharks. Don’t risk it.
- Ignoring Prayer: Protect from Melee is a must unless you’re safespotting.
- No Stamina Pots: Chasing the Mole without ‘em is torture.
- Overgearing: Don’t bring gear you can’t afford to lose to a lag spike. Keep it budget.
Yo, you ever died to the Mole? No shame, it happens. Grab your loot and jump back in.
Maxing Your Efficiency
Wanna milk every GP outta this boss? Try these:
- Falador Shield: Hard/Elite diary gives you a tracker. No more guessing where the Mole’s at.
- High Alch Junk: Alch Mithril axes, Rune med helms, whatever. Saves inventory space.
- Bank Smart: After 5-10 kills, bank to avoid losing loot to a DC.
- Master Safespots: Ranged/Magic users, learn the lair’s layout for easy kills.
- Upgrade Wisely: Use profits for a Dragon Scimitar or Rune crossbow. Faster kills, more cash.
Mole vs. Other Low-Level Bosses
How’s the Mole stack up against other beginner bosses? Check this out:
| Boss | Combat Level | GP/Hour | Difficulty | Gear Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giant Mole | 230 | 800k-1.5M | Easy | 500k-2M |
| Sarachnis | 318 | 1-2M | Medium | 1-2M |
| Barrows | Varies | 1-3M | Medium | 500k-1M |
| Obor/Bryophyta | 106/151 | 500k-1M | Easy | 100k-500k |
Mole’s the king for low risk and simplicity. Sarachnis and Barrows pay more but need better stats or brainpower. Obor and Bryophyta? Too inconsistent for big bucks.
Wrapping It Up
The Giant Mole’s a low-level player’s dream in 2025. With some basic gear, 60+ combat stats, and a bit of know-how, you’re pulling 800k-1.5M GP an hour. That’s enough to snag a Whip, Fury, or save for something juicy like a Dragon Warhammer. It’s a chill way to get into bossing without sweating high-level PvM. Start with melee, try safespotting with Ranged or Magic, and watch your bank grow. What style you vibing with? Hit me up, and keep grinding!
