OSRS Firemaking Guide F2P Fastest Level 1-99 Methods

Firemaking in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) is one of the easiest skills to train in free-to-play (F2P) worlds, offering fast experience rates and low costs. Whether you’re a new player or a veteran aiming for the Firemaking skill cape, this OSRS Firemaking guide F2P will walk you through the fastest and most efficient methods to reach level 99. From burning logs to strategic locations, we’ll cover everything you need to light up Gielinor!

Firemaking is a straightforward skill that requires minimal setup, making it ideal for F2P players. It’s not only quick to level but also pairs well with Woodcutting, allowing you to cut and burn logs for dual skill training. Additionally, Firemaking is essential for certain quests, such as The Giant Dwarf, and can be profitable by selling ashes on the Grand Exchange. Let’s dive into the best ways to train this skill.

Essential Equipment for Firemaking

Tinderbox

The only mandatory item for Firemaking is a tinderbox, which is automatically stored in your tool belt. You don’t need to buy or carry one, making Firemaking accessible from the start. Simply use the tinderbox on logs to light a fire.

Optional: Best Axe for Woodcutting

If you’re cutting your own logs, equip the best axe your Woodcutting level allows. Wielding it (with the required Attack level) saves inventory space, slightly boosting efficiency. For example, a mithril axe (level 21 Woodcutting) is ideal for early levels.

Fastest Firemaking Training Methods

Conventional Log Burning

The fastest way to train Firemaking in F2P is by burning the highest-tier log available for your level. This method offers the best experience rates and is simple: withdraw logs from a bank, light them in a line, and repeat. The Grand Exchange is the top location due to its proximity to a bank and ample open space.

• Timing is key: With precise clicks, you can light logs every 4 game ticks (2.4 seconds), burning up to 1,485 logs per hour.
• Technique: Use noted logs and unnote them at the banker while standing two steps away to minimize banking time. Light logs in a line from east to west, moving one tile between each fire for tick-perfect efficiency.
• Alternative location: Varrock west bank is great for a less crowded spot. Use Varrock Teleport, light logs from the fountain, and bank nearby.

Bonfire Training

Bonfires are a semi-AFK alternative, especially on World 29, the official F2P bonfire server. Adding logs to an existing bonfire yields more experience per log (up to 4% extra with five or more players), but burns logs slower (every 6 ticks or 3.6 seconds). This method is less intensive but slightly slower than conventional burning.

Forester’s Campfire (AFK Method)

Introduced with the Forestry update, the Forester’s Campfire allows you to add logs to a fire continuously for one-third of the normal experience. It’s ideal for AFK training near a bank like the Grand Exchange but is three times more expensive due to lower XP rates. Use this if you’re multitasking or prefer low-effort training.

Level-by-Level Firemaking Progression

Levels 1-15: Normal Logs

Start by burning normal logs, which grant 40 XP per log (52.5 XP on a bonfire with five players). Only 61 logs are needed to reach level 15, taking just a few minutes. Cut logs from trees in Lumbridge or buy them cheaply on the Grand Exchange.

Levels 15-30: Oak Logs

Switch to oak logs at level 15, offering 60 XP per log (75 XP on bonfires). Oak trees are abundant near Draynor Village or east of Varrock. You’ll need about 183 logs to reach level 30, which takes roughly 20 minutes at 1,485 logs per hour.

Levels 30-45: Willow Logs

At level 30, burn willow logs for 90 XP per log (105 XP on bonfires). Willow trees are found near Draynor Village, Lumbridge, or Rimmington. Approximately 535 logs are required to hit level 45, taking about 45 minutes. Cutting your own logs here can save costs.

Levels 45-60: Maple Logs

Maple logs unlock at level 45, granting 135 XP per log (140.4 XP at level 45 on bonfires, scaling with level). The Daemonheim Peninsula (requires 30 Dungeoneering) is the only F2P location for maple trees. Alternatively, buy maple logs, which are often cheaper than willow logs (25 coins vs. 67 coins). You’ll need 1,572 logs to reach level 60.

Levels 60-99: Yew Logs

From level 60, yew logs are the best option, offering 202.5 XP per log. They’re expensive (around 400 coins each), but provide the highest XP rates in F2P. To reach level 99, you’ll need approximately 63,016 yew logs, taking about 42 hours at 1,485 logs per hour. For budget players, maple logs remain a cheaper, slower alternative.

Log Type	Firemaking Level	XP per Log	Logs to 99	Approx. Cost (GP)
Normal	1	40	325,258	13,010,320
Oak	15	60	216,839	10,841,950
Willow	30	90	144,559	9,685,453
Maple	45	135	96,373	2,409,325
Yew	60	202.5	64,249	25,699,600

Note: Costs are based on average Grand Exchange prices as of May 2025 and may vary.

Tips for Efficient Firemaking Training

Combine with Woodcutting

Training Firemaking alongside Woodcutting saves money and time. Cut and burn logs on the spot, especially willows south of Port Sarim or at the Daemonheim Peninsula. At level 75 Woodcutting, cutting and burning willows yields ~40,000 Firemaking XP and 30,000 Woodcutting XP per hour. Switch to maples at level 90 Woodcutting for ~51,400 Firemaking XP and 38,600 Woodcutting XP per hour. Pro tip: Pick up dropped willow logs in Draynor’s Woodcutting area for free training.

Collect Ashes for Profit

Fires leave ashes, which sell for more than most F2P logs (e.g., ashes at 100 coins vs. maple logs at 25 coins). After burning a line of logs at the Grand Exchange, pick up ashes to offset costs. This can turn Firemaking into a profitable skill, especially with maple logs.

Optimize Banking

Minimize banking time by using noted logs and unnoting them at the banker. Stand two tiles away from the banker to reduce clicks. At the Grand Exchange, start your fire line east and work west to end near the bank for quick restocking.

Quest XP Rewards

Complete The Giant Dwarf (requires level 16 Firemaking) for 1,500 Firemaking XP, giving a small boost early on. This quest is quick and has low requirements, making it worth doing.

Total Time and Cost to 99: Using the fastest method (switching to each log type as unlocked), reaching level 99 Firemaking takes approximately 44 hours and costs around 16,227,822 GP (61 normal, 183 oak, 535 willow, 1,572 maple, and 63,016 yew logs). For budget players, sticking with maple logs from level 45 to 99 is cheaper (~2.4M GP) but takes longer (~50 hours).

With this OSRS Firemaking guide F2P, you’re ready to blaze through the skill and earn your Firemaking cape. Whether you choose the high-intensity log burning at the Grand Exchange or the relaxed bonfire method, consistency is key. Light those logs, collect those ashes, and enjoy the journey to 99!