Mastering OSRS Broad Arrow Fletching: A Complete Guide for Efficient XP Gains

Mastering OSRS Broad Arrow Fletching: A Complete Guide for Efficient XP Gains

Hey, if you’re grinding away at Fletching in Old School RuneScape, you’ve probably heard about broad arrow fletching. It’s one of those methods that pops up in every guide, right? As someone who’s been playing OSRS for over a decade now, I’ve spent countless hours at the feathers and arrowheads. Let me tell you, broad arrows saved my sanity during my ironman run. In this post, I’ll break it all down for you, from the basics to pro tips that I learned the hard way.

Broad arrows are these beefy projectiles you use mainly for Slayer tasks. They’re untradeable, which means they’re not for flipping on the Grand Exchange, but boy do they pack a punch for training Ranged too. Picture this: you’re deep in a dungeon, facing off against some nasty monsters, and your arrows just shred through them. That’s the appeal.

But why fletch them for Fletching XP? Well, it’s fast and somewhat AFK-able once you get the hang of it. I remember my first time unlocking them. I was at level 52 Fletching, feeling like a total noob, but after a few hours, I was hooked. The XP rates are solid, especially if you’re an ironman who can’t rely on buying pre-made stuff.

Do you need them for anything else? Not really, unless you’re stocking up for Slayer. But for pure Fletching training, they’re a go-to from mid-levels onward.

Unlocking the Broader Fletching Ability: Your First Hurdle

Before you even touch an arrowhead, you gotta unlock the Broader Fletching reward from the Slayer masters. This costs a whopping 300 Slayer points, which might make you groan if you’re just starting out. I grinded those points on my main account by doing easy tasks like killing banshees and cave bugs. It took me about a week of casual play, but trust me, it’s worth it.

The requirement is simple: talk to any Slayer master after reaching level 55 Slayer, but actually, for fletching, it’s just the points and level 52 Fletching. No, you don’t need high Slayer to fletch them, but it’s tied to the skill tree.

Question: Is it grindy? Yeah, but think of it as an investment. Once unlocked, you can churn out arrows like there’s no tomorrow.

Gathering Materials: Where to Get Headless Arrows and Broad Arrowheads

Let’s talk supplies. You need two things: headless arrows and broad arrowheads. Headless arrows are easy peasy. They’re made by combining arrow shafts with feathers at level 1 Fletching. Arrow shafts come from general stores or the sawmill, and feathers? Drop by the fishing shops in places like Lumbridge or Catherby. I always stock up on 10k feathers at a time; it saves trips.

Broad arrowheads are the real deal. You buy them from Slayer masters for 60 coins each, but only after unlocking the ability. No, you can’t smith them or anything fancy; it’s straight purchase. On my ultimate ironman, I had to farm Slayer tasks just to afford the arrowheads for my Fletching push. Pro tip: Do higher level tasks to earn more points faster, but start small if you’re low level.

Here’s a quick list of where to buy:

  • Turael in Burthorpe: Low level, but cheap tasks.
  • Vannaka in Edgeville Dungeon: Mid-tier, good for points.
  • Chaeldar in Zanaris: If you’re in the fairy ring network.
  • Higher ones like Duradel for max efficiency.

And don’t forget, you can buy up to 1,000 arrowheads per master per task, but stock rotates.

Step-by-Step Guide to Fletching Broad Arrows

Alright, ready to get your hands dirty? I’ll walk you through it like I did when I was teaching my buddy how to train.

Making Headless Arrows from Scratch

First off, if you’re making headless arrows yourself, grab those arrow shafts and feathers. At level 1, use the “Fletch” option on the shafts with feathers in your inventory. You’ll make 15 at a time, giving you 15 XP per set. It’s super basic, but necessary if you’re pinching pennies.

I used to do this while watching TV back in the day. It’s that mindless. But if you have gold to spare, just buy headless arrows from the Grand Exchange for around 13 gp each as of late 2025.

Attaching the Broad Arrowheads: The Main Event

Now, the fun part. With level 52 Fletching and the unlock, take 15 headless arrows and 15 broad arrowheads. Click on the headless arrows, select “Add broad arrowheads,” and boom, you get 15 broad arrows for 150 XP. That’s 10 XP per arrow, nice and steady.

In my experience, the click speed matters. Use a good mouse or even bind keys if you’re on PC. I once did a marathon session from 70 to 80 Fletching, and my wrist hurt for days. Hydrate, folks!

Small answer to a common question: How many can you make per hour? Up to 42,800 if you’re efficient, but realistically, 30k-35k for most players.