Every Free to Play Item OSRS Guide for All Players

You ever boot up OSRS and stare at that empty inventory, wondering where to even start in the free to play world? I get it. I’ve been grinding Gielinor since the early days, back when F2P felt like a tease compared to the wild membership lands. As someone who’s maxed out my combat stats twice over purely on F2P gear, let me tell you, there’s gold in them hills. Not just literal gold from alching runes, but a whole arsenal of items that can turn a noob into a hill giant slayer overnight. Today, we’re diving deep into every single F2P item worth your time. From rusty daggers to that shiny rune platebody you’ve been dreaming of, I’ll break it all down with tables, lists, and a few war stories from my own runs. Stick around, because by the end, you’ll know exactly what to grab first.

Let’s kick things off with the basics. What makes an item F2P? Simple: it’s anything you can use, buy, or craft without dropping real cash on a bond. No fancy dragon claws or tormented bracelets here. We’re talking bronze all the way up to rune tier, plus some skilling tools that keep the GP flowing. I remember my first week back in 2007, fumbling with a wooden shield against goblins. Felt invincible until a lone warrior in full rune laughed me off the screen. Lesson learned: gear up smart, not fast.

Picture this: you’re at the Edgeville Monastery, eyes on those chaos druids for those sweet herb drops. But without the right setup, you’re eating more damage than you’re dishing out. Good F2P items aren’t just about looking cool, though that rune full helm does make you feel like a boss. They boost your accuracy, defense, and even prayer points to stretch those pots further.

Have you ever wiped a whole inventory of food on Obor because your armor couldn’t tank a single hit? Yeah, me too. Early on, I skipped the mid-tier stuff like mithril and went straight for adamant. Big mistake. It left gaps in my training that cost me hours. The key? Progress step by step. Start with iron for those low-level quests, then layer on steel as your attack climbs. By level 40, you’re in rune territory, and suddenly the world’s your oyster. Or at least the Varrock sewers are.

Short answer: Gear saves lives and GP. Invest early, and you’ll thank yourself when you’re flipping runes on the Grand Exchange for bond money.

Now, let’s get into the meat of it. I’ll categorize everything so you can jump to what you need, whether it’s melee muscle or magic zaps.

Melee Weapons: From Bronze Blades to Rune Greatswords

Melee’s the heart of F2P combat. It’s straightforward, hits hard, and doesn’t burn through arrows or runes like crazy. As a vet, I’ve got a soft spot for the rune scimitar. Fastest attack speed in its class, perfect for bursting those ogress warriors in the Hill Giant cave. I once farmed there for a solid weekend, racking up enough big bones to bury a dragon. Pro tip: pair it with a strength potion if you can swing the cost.

But not everyone’s at 40 attack yet. Here’s a quick progression list to get you swinging like a pro:

• Bronze weapons: Level 1 attack. Cheap as dirt, great for goblin slaying.
• Iron weapons: Level 1, but better damage. My go-to for early Witch’s House runs.
• Steel weapons: Level 5. Solid upgrade for knights in Ardougne.
• Mithril weapons: Level 20. Starts feeling punchy against moss giants.
• Adamant weapons: Level 30. Tanky foes like the Gargoyle in Stronghold of Security? No problem.
• Rune weapons: Level 40. The pinnacle. Rune 2h sword for max DPS on bosses like Bryophyta.

Want stats at a glance? Check this table. I pulled these from my own notes, cross-checked with the wiki for 2025 accuracy. Note: These are attack bonuses; damage scales with your strength level.

See that rune 2h? It’s a beast for alching profit too, sells for about 38k GP each in 2025. I alched a stack last month and funded my next bond easy.

One more thing: don’t sleep on the staff of air. It’s not pure melee, but that crush bonus helps hybrids.

Ranged Gear: Bows, Arrows, and Dragonhide Dreams

Ranged in F2P? It’s all about patience and positioning. I spent months sniping guards from Lumbridge castle walls, building up to that maple longbow. Why ranged? Safer training spots, like picking off skeletons from afar in the Varrock sewers. Plus, green d’hide turns you into a slippery target for those Edgeville PKers.

Question: What’s the best F2P bow? Short answer: Maple longbow at 40 ranged. Hits like a truck on single targets.

For armor, green dragonhide body and chaps are endgame, but start with leather. Here’s a list of essentials:

• Leather gloves and boots: Level 1, zero defense req. Basic protection.
• Hardleather body: Level 10 defense. Cheap upgrade from plain leather.
• Studded leather top: Level 20 ranged. Adds some stab defense.
• Green d’hide vambraces: Level 40. Best offhand for archers.
• Maple shortbow: Level 30 ranged. Quick for multi-combat zones.

And the table for ranged weapons, because who doesn’t love numbers?

Arrows matter too. Iron arrows for low levels, steel for mid, up to rune at 40. Stock up at the GE; they’re always in demand for flips.

Personal story time. During a dead-of-night session, I was ranging those deadly red spiders for the Corsair Curse quest. Forgot my arrows halfway through. Had to bank hop like a maniac. Moral: Always double-check your inven.

Magic Robes and Staves: Zap Your Way to Glory

Magic‘s where F2P shines for utility. Teleports, alching, splashing cows till your eyes bleed. I’ve got over 99 magic from F2P alone, mostly splashing in cows pens while listening to podcasts. It’s AFK gold, literally.

Best staff? Staff of air, hands down. Saves runes and crushes with melee. For robes, wizard set all the way.

Quick list:

• Basic spells: Wind strike at level 1. Hits like a feather, but free.
• Mystic robes: Level 20 defense/magic. Blue set for style points.
• Skull sceptre: Quest reward, teleports to Barbarian Village. Underrated gem.
• Amulet of magic: Level 1, +10 to all magic bonuses.

Table for magic gear:

Ever tried fire strike on a flesh crawler? Zaps ’em quick. But watch your rune costs; nature runes ain’t cheap in bulk.

Long paragraph alert: Now, let’s talk progression. Start with the Imp Catcher quest for that black bead and magic XP boost. Then Witch’s House for more levels. By 40 magic, you’re alching rune items for 400k GP an hour. I did this non-stop during college breaks, turning pocket change into a fat bank. It’s meditative, almost. Click, cast, profit. But mix it up, or you’ll burn out. Throw in some curse spells on guards for laughs.

Armor Sets: Tank Up Without Breaking the Bank

Armor keeps you alive longer than a noob in the Wilderness. Full rune is the dream, but god armors add that prayer bonus kick. I wore Zamorak plateskirt for years; the red just pops.

For melee:

• Full rune: 40 defense. +50 stab defense on platebody.
• Gilded rune: Quest rewards, same stats plus style.

Ranged table incoming.

Short para: Fancy boots from Stronghold? Grab ’em for the 50k GP reward. Worth every pitfall.

Tools and Skilling Items: The Unsung Heroes

Don’t overlook tools. They’re the backbone of GP making. Rune pickaxe at 41 mining? Game changer for runite rocks, if you dare the deep Wildy.

List of must-haves:

• Runecrafting: Tiara for altars, saves inventory space.
• Smithing: Hammer and anvil access everywhere.
• Fletching: Knife and logs. AFK maple longs for sale.
• Cooking: Chef’s hat for that +1 cooking boost. Silly, but every bit counts.

I once forgot my fishing rod on a 10-hour power level. Ended up hand-catching shrimp. Never again.

Table for skilling tools:

Question: Best F2P skilling item? Answer: Amulet of glory, but wait, that’s members? Nah, F2P version’s the brass necklace, but for real, the ring of forging at 40 smithing saves 10% bars. Game saver.

Potions, Food, and Consumables: Fuel for the Grind

Potions in F2P? Limited, but strength pots hit different. Super strength at 12 herblore, mix tarromin and limpwurt.

Food list:

• Trout: Level 20 cooking, heals 7.
• Swordfish: Level 45, heals 14. My Obor staple.
• Potions: Attack boost from Guam + eye of newt.

Personal: During Dragon Slayer, I chugged so many strength pots, my inventory looked like a pharmacy. Elvarg went down, but my wallet cried.

Quest Rewards and Rare Finds: Hidden Gems

Quests unlock the good stuff. Dragon Slayer gives rune platebody. Cook’s Assistant? Free eggs, but who cares.

Top rewards:

• Anti-dragon shield: Must for Elvarg.
• Skull sceptre: Teleports galore.
• Gilded armor: From Recipe for Disaster partial.

Ever gotten the cursed amulet from 2025 updates? New F2P drop, boosts splashing without d’hide. I snagged one from a clue scroll last spring. Changed my training game.

Long story: Back in my pure days, I chased the initiate helmet, forgetting it’s members only. Rage quit for a week. Now, with 2025’s F2P expansions, stuff like the chronicle book for guild teles feels fresh. Jagex finally listening.

PvP Setups: Survive the Edgeville Chaos

PvP in F2P? Brutal but fun. Rune with green d’hide mix for hybrids. I PKed for hours in ’08, skulling fools with a rune 2h.

Setup list:

• Pure: Mithril up to avoid protection prayers.
• Main: Full rune, amulet of power.
• Inventory: Sharks, strength pots, runes for teleblock? Wait, no teleblock in F2P.

Table for PvP essentials:

Flipping and Money Makers: Turn Items into Bonds

F2P flipping? Coal, runes, feathers. Buy low, sell high. I flipped 10k coal once, netted 200k profit in a day.

Best flips 2025:

• Rune essence: Steady volume.
• Steel bars: Smithing demand.
• Nature runes: Alch fuel.

Short answer to “Can F2P make bonds?”: Yes, with patience. 6-7M GP in a month if you’re smart.

Wrapping It Up: Your F2P Adventure Awaits

Whew, that was a haul. From that first bronze sword to rune glory, F2P items build the foundation for epic tales. I’ve shared my scars and scores, now go make yours. What’s your first big gear goal? Drop it in the comments. Gear up, grind on, and see you in Lumby.