How to Get Into the Woodcutting Guild in OSRS A Complete Guide

The Woodcutting Guild in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) is a fantastic spot for players who love chopping trees, gathering logs, or just vibing in a chill, woodsy environment. If you’re aiming to level up your Woodcutting skill, score some sweet logs, or tackle a Kourend & Kebos Diary task, this guild is your go-to. As someone who’s spent countless hours swinging axes in Gielinor, I can tell you the Woodcutting Guild is a game-changer for both efficiency and convenience. But how do you actually get in? What do you need to do to unlock this lush haven of trees? Let’s break it down step-by-step in a way that feels like we’re chatting over a pint at the Rusty Anchor Inn.

The Woodcutting Guild, tucked away in the south-western corner of Hosidius in Great Kourend, is a members-only area that’s basically a paradise for woodcutters. Not only does it house a variety of trees from normal to redwood, but it also gives you an invisible +7 Woodcutting boost while you’re inside. This boost makes chopping faster, which is a lifesaver when you’re grinding for that level 99 cape. Plus, there’s a bank, a sawmill, and even a shop selling axes up to rune. It’s like a one-stop shop for all your lumberjack dreams.

I remember the first time I stepped into the guild. I was around level 70 Woodcutting, and the sight of all those yew and magic trees so close to a bank made my heart skip a beat. The +7 boost meant I was chopping logs faster than ever, and I could bank them without running halfway across Gielinor. Trust me, once you get in, you’ll wonder why you didn’t make the effort sooner.

What’s Inside the Woodcutting Guild?

Before we dive into how to get there, let’s talk about what makes this place so special. Here’s a quick rundown:

Variety of Trees: From normal trees to oaks, willows, maples, yews, magic trees, and even redwoods (if you’re level 90+).
Invisible +7 Boost: Stacks with other boosts like the dragon axe’s special attack.
Banking Convenience: A bank chest and deposit box right in the guild.
Sawmill: Turn logs into planks cheaper than at Varrock’s Lumber Yard.
Perry’s Chop-chop Shop: Sells axes up to rune, perfect for ironmen or anyone needing a quick upgrade.
Ent Dungeon: A cave with 22 ents (combat level 86) that drop logs when killed.

Sounds awesome, right? But to enjoy all this, you need to meet the requirements and find your way there. Let’s get to it.

Requirements for Entering the Woodcutting Guild

To step foot in the Woodcutting Guild, you need two things: a Woodcutting level of 60 and 75% Hosidius favour. Don’t worry if that sounds daunting; I’ll walk you through both.

Getting to Level 60 Woodcutting

If you’re not at level 60 Woodcutting yet, don’t sweat it. The journey to 60 is pretty straightforward, especially if you follow a smart training path. Here’s how I did it back in the day, and it still works like a charm:

Early Levels (1-15): Regular Trees

Start with regular trees, which you can find literally everywhere in Gielinor. I used to chop behind Lumbridge Castle because it’s quiet and there’s a general store nearby to sell logs if you’re free-to-play. You’ll need about 97 logs to hit level 15, which takes maybe 10-15 minutes if you’re dropping logs instead of banking.

Level 15-30: Oak Trees

Once you hit level 15, switch to oak trees. My favorite spot is just southwest of Varrock’s west bank. There are three oak trees that respawn quickly, so you can keep chopping without much downtime. You’ll need around 293 oak logs to reach level 30. Pro tip: Drop the logs to save time, as oak logs aren’t worth much.

Level 30-60: Willow Trees

At level 30, move to willow trees. Draynor Village is the classic spot, especially on a Forestry world like 444, where you get a +1 boost per nearby player (up to +10). I spent hours here, chopping willows by the riverbank, chatting with other players, and occasionally banking at the nearby deposit box. You’ll need about 2,800 willow logs to hit level 60, which sounds like a lot, but it goes by fast with a decent axe.

Boosting to 60

Here’s the good news: You don’t need a base level of 60 to enter the guild. You can boost from as low as 53 using a dragon axe special attack (+3 levels) or a spicy stew with orange spice (up to +5 levels). I once helped a friend get in at level 55 by chugging stews until we got the boost. It’s a bit RNG-heavy, but it works if you’re impatient.

Earning 75% Hosidius Favour

The second requirement is 75% favour with Hosidius, one of the five houses in Great Kourend. If you’re new to Kourend, favour is like a reputation system that unlocks perks in each house. Hosidius is all about farming and cooking, so the tasks here are pretty chill.

How to Gain Hosidius Favour

Here’s a step-by-step guide to hitting 75% Hosidius favour, based on what I found most efficient:

0-5% Favour: Ploughing Fields
- Head to the fields east of the Hosidius Vinery.
- Push the plough back and forth until you hit 5% favour. It’s mind-numbingly boring, but it’s quick and requires no skills or items.
- My Experience: I did this while watching a movie because, let’s be honest, it’s not the most exciting task. Took me about 15 minutes.
5-45% Favour: Making Fertilizer
- Talk to the Clerk in Hosidius to unlock the ability to make sulphurous fertiliser.
- Grab a spade and start digging compost bins at the Hosidius farming patches. Combine saltpetre (bought from the Grand Exchange or mined in Hosidius) with compost to make fertiliser.
- Each fertiliser gives 0.1% favour, so you’ll need to make 400 buckets to go from 5% to 45%.
- Pro Tip: Bank at the nearby deposit box to speed things up. I used to stack my inventory with compost and saltpetre, making trips super efficient.
45-75% Favour: Cooking in the Mess Hall
- Head to the Mess Hall in Hosidius and talk to the head chef to start cooking.
- You’ll need to cook dishes using ingredients from the nearby crates. The higher your Cooking level, the better dishes you can make, which means faster favour.
- At 45 Cooking, you can make stews, which give decent favour per dish. If your Cooking is higher (say, 70+), you can make pineapple pizzas for even faster gains.
- My Experience: I got to 75% favour in about an hour with 60 Cooking. The Mess Hall is great because it’s low-effort and you can bank ingredients nearby.

Tips for Faster Favour

Wear Graceful Outfit: Reduces run energy drain while running between tasks.
Use Stamina Potions: Keeps you moving without needing to rest.
Check Your Favour Progress: Talk to the Clerk or check the Great Kourend quest journal to see your percentage.

Once you hit 75% favour, you’re golden. The Woodcutting Guild is now open to you!

How to Get to the Woodcutting Guild

Now that you’ve got the requirements, let’s talk about getting to the guild. It’s located in the south-western corner of Hosidius, near the coast of Great Kourend. If you’ve never been to Kourend, it can feel like a maze, but there are some super easy ways to get there.

Teleport Options

Here are the best ways to reach the Woodcutting Guild, ranked from fastest to slowest:

Method	Requirements	Details
Skills Necklace	None	Teleports you right outside the guild’s front gate. Buy one from the Grand Exchange for cheap. This is my go-to method every time.
Xeric’s Talisman	Completion of “Client of Kourend” quest	Teleport to Xeric’s Lookout, then run south. Super fast if you’ve got the talisman.
House Teleport	Player-owned house in Hosidius	If your POH is in Hosidius, this drops you close to the guild. You can also redirect a house teleport tablet to Kourend with a scroll of redirection.
Kourend Castle Teleport	“Transportation Incantations” book	Teleport to Kourend Castle, then run south. Requires reading the book from the Arceuus Library.
Rada’s Blessing	Kourend & Kebos Diary (any tier)	Teleport to Kourend Woodland, then walk northeast. Great for ironmen who’ve done some diary tasks.
Lovakengj Minecart Network	65% Lovakengj favour	Take the minecart to Hosidius, then walk south-west. A bit slower but viable if you’ve got Lovakengj favour.
Tithe Farm Teleport	None	Use the minigame teleport to Tithe Farm, then run west. Good for newer players with no other options.

My Favorite Route

I always use the Skills Necklace because it’s instant and doesn’t require any fancy setup. The first time I went to the guild, I didn’t have one, so I took a boat from Port Sarim to Land’s End with Veos, then ran northeast. It was a trek, and I got lost in Hosidius’s fields for a bit. Learn from my mistake—grab a Skills Necklace and save yourself the hassle.

Navigating Great Kourend

If you’re running to the guild manually, head to Port Sarim and talk to Veos to sail to Land’s End. From there, go northeast until you hit the guild’s fenced area. It’s west of Hosidius and south of Shayzien. Keep an eye on your minimap for the guild’s icon—it looks like a little axe.

What to Do Once You’re In

Congrats, you’re in the Woodcutting Guild! Now what? Here’s a quick guide to making the most of it:

Chopping Trees

The guild has every type of tree you could want, all close to a bank. If you’re level 60-75, focus on yew trees north and west of Perry’s Chop-chop Shop. For 75-90, magic trees are great for XP and profit. At level 90, climb the ladders in the western part of the guild to chop redwood trees. These are super AFK and give 380 XP per log. I spent weeks chopping redwoods to hit 99, and it was so relaxing I almost fell asleep at my keyboard.

Using the Sawmill

The sawmill in the guild is a gem. It’s closer to the bank than Varrock’s, and converting logs to planks here is cheaper. If you’re training Construction, bring your logs and some coins to make planks on the spot.

Fighting Ents

The dungeon under the guild is home to 22 ents. Kill them, and they turn into trunks you can chop for noted logs. It’s not as good as Wilderness ents (which give double logs), but it’s safer. I used to safespot ents with a crossbow for some chill combat XP while gathering logs.

Bird’s Nests and Prayer XP

While chopping, you might get bird’s nests with seeds, rings, or eggs. Offer eggs at the shrine near the dungeon entrance for 100 Prayer XP and a chance at the Evil Chicken outfit. I got a piece of the outfit after about 50 eggs—pure luck, but it felt amazing.

Tips and Tricks for the Woodcutting Guild

Here are some extra tips to make your guild experience even better:

Get the Lumberjack Outfit: This gives a 2.5% XP boost. You can earn it by killing undead lumberjacks in the Temple Trekking minigame. It took me about an hour to get the full set, and it saved me hours of grinding later.
Use the Best Axe: At level 61, get a dragon axe or infernal axe (if you have 85 Firemaking). The infernal axe burns logs for Firemaking XP, which is great for multitasking.
Avoid Forestry Events: The guild doesn’t support Forestry events, so if you want those extra XP boosts, chop outside on a Forestry world instead.
Bank or Drop? If you’re going for XP, drop logs to save time. If you’re after gold, bank yew or magic logs. Redwoods aren’t worth banking due to their low value.

Common Questions About the Woodcutting Guild

Can I enter the guild without 75% Hosidius favour?
No, you need both 60 Woodcutting and 75% Hosidius favour. There’s no way around it, but the favour grind is worth it.

Is the guild good for ironmen?
Absolutely! The axe shop, bank, and variety of trees make it perfect for self-sufficient accounts. I played an ironman for a while, and the guild was my home base for logs.

What’s the best tree to chop for XP?
Redwoods at level 90 are the best for AFK XP. Before that, yews or magic trees are solid choices.

Can I boost into the guild?
Yes! A dragon axe special or spicy stew can get you in from level 53. Just don’t expect to chop trees above your base level.

My Personal Journey to the Guild

When I first heard about the Woodcutting Guild, I was a mid-level player struggling to find a good spot to train. I’d been chopping yews in Edgeville, dodging PKers and running to the bank every few minutes. It was exhausting. A friend told me about the guild, and I made it my mission to get in. The Hosidius favour grind felt like a chore at first—ploughing fields is not my idea of fun—but once I hit 75%, it was smooth sailing. Teleporting in with a Skills Necklace and seeing all those trees in one place was like finding a gold mine. I went from level 60 to 90 mostly in the guild, and those redwoods carried me to 99. It’s now one of my favorite spots in OSRS, and I hope it becomes yours too.

Wrapping It Up

Getting into the Woodcutting Guild in OSRS is a journey, but it’s one worth taking. With a Woodcutting level of 60 (boostable) and 75% Hosidius favour, you’ll unlock a hub that makes training faster, easier, and more rewarding. Whether you’re chopping yews for gold, redwoods for XP, or fighting ents for logs, the guild has something for everyone. Follow the steps I’ve laid out—grind those levels, earn that favour, and teleport in with a Skills Necklace—and you’ll be swinging your axe in no time. So, what are you waiting for? Grab your axe, head to Hosidius, and start chopping! Have you been to the guild yet? Let me know your favorite tree to chop in the comments!