OSRS Farm Run Guide: Maximize XP and Profits in Old School RuneScape

If you’re looking to level up your Farming skill in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) while making some serious gold, farm runs are the way to go. Whether you’re a beginner planting your first seeds or a seasoned player chasing that level 99 cape, this OSRS farm run guide will walk you through everything you need to know. From tree runs to herb runs, we’ll cover the best routes, inventory setups, and tips to optimize your time and profits. Let’s dig into the fertile soil of Gielinor and get started!

Farming in OSRS is unique because it’s a passive skill that rewards planning and efficiency rather than constant grinding. Farm runs involve visiting multiple patches across the game world to plant and harvest crops, offering massive XP drops in just a few minutes of active playtime. Plus, with the right crops, you can turn a tidy profit—think millions of GP per week with minimal effort.

The Benefits of Farm Runs

• High XP Efficiency: A single tree run can net you over 200,000 XP in less than 10 minutes of active time.
• Passive Training: Plant your crops, log off, and come back hours later to harvest.
• Profit Potential: Herb runs alone can yield 300k–1M GP per trip, depending on seed prices.
• Low Time Commitment: Most runs take 5–15 minutes, perfect for busy players.

Who Should Use This Guide?

This guide is for everyone—newbies starting at level 1, mid-tier players looking to optimize, and high-level farmers chasing max efficiency. Whether you’re an Ironman needing herbs for Herblore or a main account player stacking gold, farm runs are a game-changer.

Getting Started: Essential Tools and Teleports

Before you embark on your first farm run, you’ll need the right gear and teleportation methods to zip around Gielinor. Efficiency is key, and these essentials will save you time and hassle.

Required Items for Farm Runs

• Rake: Clear weeds from patches.
• Seed Dibber: Plant your seeds.
• Spade: Harvest crops or remove dead plants.
• Magic Secateurs: Boost herb yields by 10% (unlocked via Fairy Tale I – Growing Pains).
• Ultracompost: Reduces disease chance and increases harvest lives (minimum 6 herbs per patch).
• Seeds/Saplings: Vary by run type—trees, fruit trees, herbs, etc.

Teleportation Methods

Travel time eats into your efficiency, so unlock these teleports as soon as possible:

Method	Location	Requirements
Spirit Tree	Tree Gnome Stronghold, Miscellania	The Grand Tree, Tree Gnome Village
Ectophial	Morytania (Port Phasmatys)	Ghosts Ahoy
Skills Necklace	Farming Guild	None (Level 65 Farming for herb patch)
Xeric’s Talisman	Hosidius	Kourend & Kebos Diary or questing
Ardougne Cloak	Ardougne Farm	Medium Ardougne Diary

Pro Tip: Tool Leprechaun

Store your farming tools and up to 255 ultracompost with the Tool Leprechaun at each patch. They’ll also note your harvested crops, saving inventory space—no bank trips needed!

Tree Runs: The Fastest Way to 99 Farming

Tree runs are the backbone of Farming training in OSRS. They offer the highest XP per run and require minimal active time, making them ideal for players of all levels. Here’s how to master them.

Tree Run Route and XP Breakdown

Follow this route for maximum efficiency, planting the highest-tier trees your level allows:

1. Falador Park: Teleport with Explorer’s Ring (Lumbridge Diary) or Falador Teleport. XP: 14,430 (Magic Tree).
2. Taverley: Teleport with Games Necklace (Burthorpe) or House Teleport (if in Taverley). XP: 14,430.
3. Varrock Palace: Varrock Teleport or Spirit Tree to Grand Exchange. XP: 14,430.
4. Tree Gnome Stronghold: Spirit Tree or Slayer Ring. XP: 14,430.
5. Lumbridge: Lumbridge Teleport or Amulet of Glory to Draynor. XP: 14,430.

Total XP per run (Magic Trees): ~72,150 in about 5 minutes. Add fruit trees and special trees (like Calquat or Celastrus) for up to 215,000 XP per run.

Fruit Tree Additions

Pair these with your tree run for extra XP:

• Catherby: Camelot Teleport, run east. XP: 14,096 (Palm Tree).
• Brimhaven: House Teleport (Brimhaven portal) or Ardougne boat. XP: 14,096.
• Tree Gnome Village: Spirit Tree, squeeze through railing. XP: 14,096.
• Lletya: Teleport Crystal (Mourning’s End Part I). XP: 14,096.

Cost vs. XP: Is It Worth It?

Magic Trees cost around 2.5M GP per run (including payments like 25 coconuts), but the XP rate—over 1M per hour of active time—makes it the fastest route to 99. For budget players, stick to cheaper options like Willow or Teak until you can afford the big leagues.

Herb Runs: Profit and XP in One Package

Herb runs are the goldmine of OSRS Farming. They’re quick, profitable, and provide decent XP alongside your tree runs. With herbs taking just 80 minutes to grow, you can fit multiple runs into your day.

Herb Run Route

Hit all nine herb patches with this route:

1. Falador: Explorer’s Ring or Draynor Glory. Plant Ranarrs or Snapdragons.
2. Catherby: Camelot Teleport, run north.
3. Ardougne: Ardougne Cloak or Skills Necklace to Fishing Guild.
4. Morytania: Ectophial, run west.
5. Hosidius: Xeric’s Talisman or House Teleport.
6. Farming Guild: Skills Necklace (Level 65 Farming).
7. Troll Stronghold: Stony Basalt (Making Friends with My Arm).
8. Weiss: Icy Basalt (Making Friends with My Arm).
9. Harmony Island: Elite Morytania Diary or House Party World (W330).

Profit Breakdown

Using Ranarr seeds (as of April 2025):

• Cost per seed: ~7k GP.
• Average yield: 8–10 herbs per patch with Magic Secateurs and Ultracompost.
• Herb price: ~10k GP each.
• Profit per run: 300k–500k GP (9 patches, 5–10 minutes).

Scale this up with multiple runs daily for 1M+ GP profit!

Boosting Yields

Maximize your herb haul with these unlocks:

• Magic Secateurs: 10% yield boost.
• Farming Cape: 5% chance to save harvest lives.
• Kandarin Diary (Hard): 5–15% yield boost at Catherby.
• Attas Seeds: 5% yield boost (Farming Guild anima patch).

Tips and Tricks for Efficient Farm Runs

Ready to take your farm runs to the next level? These strategies will streamline your routine and boost your gains.

Timing Your Runs

Use RuneLite’s “Time Tracking” plugin to monitor growth times. Trees take 8–40 hours (depending on type), while herbs are ready every 80 minutes. Plan your day around 1–2 tree runs and 3–5 herb runs for optimal XP and profit.

Inventory Management

Keep it simple:

• Seeds/saplings for each patch.
• Ultracompost (stored at Leprechaun).
• Teleports (runes, tabs, or jewelry).
• Magic Secateurs equipped.

Graceful outfit helps with run energy, but it’s optional if you’ve got teleports covered.

Low-Level Alternatives

New to Farming? Start with these:

• Allotments: Potatoes or watermelons (Level 1–15).
• Oak Trees: Level 15, cheap and decent XP.
• Quests: Fairy Tale I, My Arm’s Big Adventure—skip to level 38 with 32,500 XP.

Avoiding Disease

Ultracompost cuts disease risk to 1/10, but for trees, pay gardeners (e.g., 25 coconuts for Magic Trees) to guarantee survival. It’s worth the cost for high-level crops.

With this OSRS farm run guide, you’re equipped to rake in XP and GP like a pro. Whether you’re planting Magic Trees for the grind to 99 or harvesting Ranarrs for profit, consistency is key. Start small, unlock teleports, and watch your Farming level—and bank—soar. Happy farming, adventurer!