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Honestly, when I first stumbled across this F2P moneymaker tool, I was pretty skeptical. I mean, how many “ultimate guides” have we all seen that promise amazing GP/hour rates but forget to mention you need level 99 in three different skills? But this one’s different, and I’ll tell you why.

So what’s the deal with this calculator? You pick your skill from the dropdown (Mining, Fishing, Woodcutting, Smithing, Cooking, Crafting, or Combat), punch in your actual level, tell it how many hours you’ve got to grind, and boom. It spits out methods that actually work for YOU right now.

Why am I so excited about this? Last month I was helping my cousin who just started OSRS. Kid had maybe 30 Mining and kept asking me “what’s the best way to make money?” I sent him to this tool instead of giving him my usual speech about how “it depends.” Two hours later he messages me: “Dude, I’m making 150k an hour mining coal and actually having fun doing it.”

The Problem Most Guides Miss

Here’s what drives me nuts about most money-making advice. Someone will tell you “just fish lobsters, easy 200k per hour” without mentioning that you need 40 Fishing, decent combat to get to Karamja safely, and the patience to deal with crowded fishing spots.

This tool actually considers your situation. Got 2 hours before work? It won’t suggest some marathon mining session. Level 25 Combat? It’s not going to tell you to fight dragons.

I’ve been playing this game since 2007 (yeah, I’m old school like that), and I wish something like this existed back then. I wasted SO much time on methods that sounded good on paper but were terrible for my actual stats and schedule.

Real Talk About F2P Money Making

Let’s be honest here. Making money as F2P is hard. Really hard. You’re competing with bots, dealing with crowded spots, and working with profit margins that members players would laugh at. But you know what? Some of my best OSRS memories come from those early F2P days when every 10k felt like hitting the lottery.

The thing is, F2P forces you to get good at the fundamentals. Market timing, efficiency, knowing when to hop worlds. These skills stick with you even if you eventually get membership.

How I Use This Tool (And You Should Too)

I still check this calculator even though I’m maxed combat and have been member for years. Why? Because I have F2P alts, and sometimes I just want to chill on a F2P world without all the member content overwhelming me.

Here’s my process:

  1. Be honest about your time. Got 30 minutes? Don’t pick a method that requires 2 hours to be profitable
  2. Factor in competition. Popular methods mean crowded worlds
  3. Consider your goals. Saving for a bond? Pure profit matters most. Just want some walking around money? Maybe pick something with decent XP too

Questions I Get Asked All The Time

“Should I focus on one skill or try everything?” Depends on what you enjoy, honestly. I know players who made their first mil just from Woodcutting because they found it relaxing. Others prefer the excitement of Combat drops.

“What if the calculator suggests something boring?” Look, not every money-making method is going to be thrilling. But boring and profitable beats exciting and broke every time.

Why This Tool Actually Works

Most calculators I’ve tried are either too simple (just lists methods by GP/hour) or too complicated (requires a spreadsheet degree to understand). This one hits the sweet spot.

It’s smart enough to filter out stuff you can’t do yet, but simple enough that you’re not spending more time with the calculator than actually playing the game. Plus, it saves you from that awful feeling of getting excited about a method only to discover you’re 30 levels away from trying it.

Some Hard Truths About F2P

Before you get too excited, let me set expectations. F2P money making is a grind. Your best methods might make 100-300k per hour if you’re efficient. That’s not a complaint, that’s just reality.

But here’s what I learned over the years: consistency beats perfection every time. I’d rather see you make 100k per hour for 10 hours than chase some theoretical 500k method that you burn out on after day one.

The players who succeed at F2P money making are the ones who find methods they can actually stick with. This tool helps you find those methods instead of chasing whatever’s trending on YouTube this week.

My Personal Success Stories

Back in 2019, I made a F2P hardcore ironman (don’t ask me why, I clearly hate myself). Used this exact type of systematic approach to figure out what I could actually accomplish with my limited stats and playtime.

Started with basic Woodcutting because that’s what the tool suggested for my stats and 1-hour daily sessions. Boring? Sure. But after three weeks I had enough for full rune and was actually enjoying the predictable progress.

Later, when I had better stats, switched to Combat methods. The tool helped me realize that Hill Giants were perfect for my situation – decent drops, not too crowded, and I could do 30-minute sessions without feeling like I was wasting time.

Bottom Line

This F2P calculator isn’t going to make you rich overnight. Nothing will in F2P. But it’ll save you from wasting time on methods that don’t fit your situation.

I’ve recommended it to probably a dozen players over the past few months, and the feedback is always the same: “Finally, advice that actually applies to me.”

Give it a shot. Pick your skill, be honest about your level and available time, and see what it suggests. Worst case scenario, you spend 30 seconds using a tool. Best case? You find your new favorite money-making method that actually works for your playstyle.