OSRS Hunter Training Guide: Level 1-99 (2025 Fastest Methods)

OSRS Hunter Training Guide: Level 1-99 (2025 Fastest Methods)


Welcome to the ultimate OSRS Hunter training guide for 2025! Whether you’re a beginner looking to start your Hunter journey or a seasoned player aiming for level 99, this guide has you covered. Hunter is a unique members-only skill in Old School RuneScape that lets you catch creatures for experience, loot, and profit. While it can be click-intensive, it’s also one of the fastest skills to train with the right methods. In this blog post, we’ll explore the fastest pathways, profitable alternatives, and passive techniques to get you from level 1 to 99 efficiently. Let’s dive into the wild world of Hunter!

Hunter isn’t just about chasing rabbits or catching butterflies—it’s a skill with big rewards. From gathering resources for other skills like Herblore to earning millions of GP with high-level catches like black chinchompas, Hunter offers both utility and profit. Plus, it’s required for certain quests (e.g., level 70 for the quest cape) and offers a chance at rare pets like the Baby Chinchompa or Herbi. With updates like birdhouse trapping and Hunter Rumours, training has never been more accessible or varied.

Benefits of High Hunter Levels

  • Profit: Catch high-value creatures like chinchompas and implings.
  • Resources: Gather herbs, feathers, and furs for other skills.
  • Passive Training: Birdhouse runs make early levels a breeze.
  • Quest Requirements: Unlock key content like Fossil Island.

Getting Started: Prerequisites and Gear

Before you set your first trap, there are a few things to prepare. Hunter is a members-only skill, so you’ll need a P2P account. Some methods also require specific quests or items to optimize your training. Here’s what you need to know to kick things off.

Recommended Quests

Essential Gear and Items

Stock up on these from Hunter shops (e.g., Aleck’s in Yanille) or the Grand Exchange:

  • Noose Wand: For tracking kebbits.
  • Bird Snares: For catching birds (buy multiple).
  • Box Traps: For chinchompas and ferrets.
  • Butterfly Net/Jars: For butterflies and implings.
  • Weight-Reducing Clothing: Like Graceful to save run energy.

Fastest Hunter Training Methods (Level 1-99)

If speed is your goal, this section outlines the most efficient methods to hit 99 Hunter. Combining passive birdhouse runs with active training will get you there in around 75-100 hours, depending on your focus. Here’s the breakdown by level range.

Levels 1-9: Natural History Quiz

Skip the slow early grind by completing the Natural History Quiz in the Varrock Museum basement. Speak to Orlando Smith, answer questions about 14 creature displays, and earn 1,000 XP. This takes you straight to level 9 in about 10-15 minutes—no trapping required!

Levels 9-43: Birdhouse Trapping

Birdhouse trapping on Fossil Island is the king of passive Hunter XP. After completing Bone Voyage, use digsite pendants to teleport there. Craft birdhouses (logs, clockwork, hammer, chisel) and fill them with cheap hop seeds (e.g., hammerstone). Set up four traps, wait 50 minutes, then check them for XP and loot like feathers and nests.

  • XP Rates: 20,000-40,000 XP/hour (4 runs/hour).
  • Tips: Use maple birdhouses at level 44 Crafting for cost-efficiency.

Levels 43-53: Tropical Wagtails

Head to the Feldip Hunter area (fairy ring AKS) with bird snares. Catch tropical wagtails for 40,000-50,000 XP/hour using two snares (up to three at level 60). Wear jungle camo gear to boost success rates and reset traps as soon as they catch something.

Levels 53-80: Red Chinchompas

After Eagles’ Peak, use box traps in the Feldip Hills (southwest area) to hunt red chinchompas. With three traps at level 53 (up to five at 80), you’ll get 60,000-150,000 XP/hour. These also stack for profit—around 1-2M GP/hour at higher levels!

Levels 80-99: Black Chinchompas

For the fastest XP, switch to black chinchompas in the Wilderness (level 32-36). Use five box traps for 200,000-250,000 XP/hour and 2-3M GP/hour. Beware of PKers—bring minimal risk gear and use the hard Wilderness Diary teleport if possible.

Level Range Method XP/Hour Location
1-9 Natural History Quiz 1,000 XP (one-time) Varrock Museum
9-43 Birdhouse Trapping 20,000-40,000 Fossil Island
43-53 Tropical Wagtails 40,000-50,000 Feldip Hills
53-80 Red Chinchompas 60,000-150,000 Feldip Hills
80-99 Black Chinchompas 200,000-250,000 Wilderness

Alternative and Profitable Hunter Methods

Not in a rush to 99? These alternative methods offer variety, profit, or a more relaxed pace while still leveling your Hunter skill.

Herbiboar (Level 80+)

Track Herbiboar on Fossil Island (requires Bone Voyage and 80 Hunter) for 120,000-150,000 XP/hour and heaps of herbs for Herblore. Use magic secateurs (from Fairytale I) to boost yields. It’s click-intensive but great for Ironmen.

Hunter Rumours (Level 72+)

Introduced with Varlamore, Hunter Rumours at the Hunter Guild (level 46 Hunter to enter) work like Slayer tasks. At 72+ with Expert Guild Hunters, you’ll earn 100,000-150,000 XP/hour, plus loot sacks with herbs, logs, and nests. At 91+ with Master Hunters, it jumps to 150,000-220,000 XP/hour.

Drift Net Fishing (Level 44+)

Combine Hunter and Fishing at the Underwater area (post-Bone Voyage) with drift nets. At level 70+ in both skills, expect 70,000-100,000 Hunter XP/hour and decent fish loot. A merfolk trident boosts efficiency.

Implings (Level 17-99)

Use a butterfly net and jars to catch implings in Puro-Puro or across Gielinor. Dragon implings (level 83 Hunter) are rare but fetch 300k-500k GP each. XP ranges from 20,000-50,000/hour depending on your level and focus.

Tips for Efficient Hunter Training

Maximize your Hunter gains with these pro tips to save time, energy, and frustration.

Optimize Travel

Use fairy rings (unlock with Fairytale II), teleport scrolls (Piscatoris, Feldip Hills), or digsite pendants to zip between Hunter areas quickly. Stamina potions or Graceful gear keep your run energy topped up.

Boost Success Rates

Wear camo gear (e.g., jungle camo for Feldip Hills) to improve catch rates. At higher levels, the Hunter’s outfit (from The Arc) or trapper outfits (Treasure Hunter) add XP bonuses.

Passive Gains with Birdhouses

Even at high levels, keep doing birdhouse runs every 50 minutes. Two runs daily from level 9 can get you to 72 in four months with minimal effort—perfect while training other skills or questing.

With this OSRS Hunter training guide, you’ve got everything you need to master the skill in 2025. Whether you’re chasing the fastest XP with black chinchompas, stacking cash with implings, or chilling with birdhouses, Hunter offers something for every playstyle. Start small, set your traps, and watch your levels soar—happy hunting!