OSRS Ironman Construction Guide

Training Construction as an Ironman in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) is a unique challenge due to the mode’s self-sufficiency requirements. Unlike regular accounts, Ironmen can’t rely on the Grand Exchange for planks or other materials, making resource gathering a core part of the grind. This guide covers the best methods to train Construction from level 1 to 99, tailored specifically for Ironman accounts. Whether you’re aiming for a maxed player-owned house (POH) or just want key unlocks like the Ornate Rejuvenation Pool, we’ll walk you through efficient strategies, quests, and material sourcing to make your journey smoother.

Construction is a vital skill for Ironmen because it unlocks powerful features in your POH that streamline gameplay. A well-built house becomes a teleportation hub, a restoration center, and a storage solution, saving you time and resources across other skills. Here are the key benefits:

• Teleportation Portals: Portal Chambers and Nexus provide unlimited teleports to key locations.
• Restoration Pools: Rejuvenation and Ornate Pools restore hitpoints, prayer, and special attack energy.
• Jewellery Box: Offers unlimited teleports via items like the Amulet of Glory.
• Skill Boosts: Features like the Kitchen’s tea provide temporary Construction boosts.
• Storage: The Costume Room stores clue items and other gear, freeing up bank space.

For Ironmen, who can’t use other players’ houses, training Construction is non-negotiable to access these perks, especially for bossing, clue hunting, and efficient skilling.

Getting Started with Early Levels

Securing a Player-Owned House

Before training, you need a POH. Visit the Estate Agent in Varrock to purchase one for 1,000 coins. If you’re starting fresh, you can gather this gold through low-level activities like thieving from men or killing cows for hides. Once purchased, your house starts with a basic garden and parlour, ready for building.

Questing for Early Experience

Quests are a great way to skip the tedious early levels while gathering initial supplies. The following quests provide Construction experience and are Ironman-friendly:

Quest	Experience Reward	Requirements	Notes
Daddy’s Home	944 XP (to level 8)	None	Grants a POH, 25 planks, and 5 bolts of cloth.
Tower of Life	1,000 XP	10 Construction	Requires minimal materials; boosts you to level 12+.

Completing Daddy’s Home is a must, as it provides a free house and enough experience to jumpstart your training. Use the planks from the quest to build basic furniture like Crude Wooden Chairs in the parlour.

Gathering Initial Materials

As an Ironman, you’ll need to source planks yourself. Early on, focus on regular planks, which are the easiest to obtain:

• Barbarian Outpost: Four plank spawns near a bank, ideal for levels 1–16. Collect 100–200 planks here.
• Port Khazard: Plank spawns near a bank, another low-effort option.
• Chopping Logs: Cut normal trees and convert logs to planks at the sawmill in Varrock’s Lumber Yard for 100 coins each.

Nails, another essential material, can be purchased from the sawmill operator. Bronze nails are cheap and sufficient for early training, though iron nails bend less and save time.

Training Methods for Levels 1–50

Levels 1–16: Crude Wooden Chairs and Crafting Tables

Start by building Crude Wooden Chairs in your parlour, requiring 2 planks and 2 nails each for 58 XP. You’ll need around 100 planks to reach level 16. At level 16, move to the workshop and build Crafting Table 1s (4 planks, 240 XP each). These are more material-efficient and get you to level 33 faster. Use planks from Barbarian Outpost or quest rewards to minimize grinding.

Levels 16–33: Oak Planks and Crafting Tables

Switch to oak planks at level 16, as they’re more accessible than regular planks for sustained training. Cut oak trees near the sawmill in the Woodcutting Guild (requires 60 Woodcutting and 75% Hosidius favor) or in Rimmington, then convert them to planks for 250 coins each. Continue building Crafting Table 1s until level 33, needing roughly 300 oak planks.

Levels 33–50: Oak Larders

At level 33, unlock the kitchen room and build Oak Larders, which require 8 oak planks each and grant 480 XP. This is the most efficient method until level 47. You’ll need approximately 1,500 oak planks to reach level 50. To speed up plank gathering:

• Butler Method: At level 40, hire a butler (requires 5,000 coins every 8 trips) to convert oak logs to planks and bank them.
• Wintertodt: Solo Wintertodt to repair braziers, earning Construction XP (4× your level per repair) and supply crates with planks.

Oak Larders are click-intensive but cost-effective, balancing XP rates with Ironman resource constraints.

Advanced Training: Levels 50–99

Levels 47–99: Mounted Mythical Capes (Optimal)

Once you hit level 47 and complete Dragon Slayer II, the best training method is building Mounted Mythical Capes in the Quest Hall. Each requires 3 teak planks and a Mythical Cape, granting 370 XP (123 XP per plank). The cape is reusable, making this method highly efficient. You’ll need around 16,000 teak planks for level 99, assuming you start at 47. Key tips:

• Sourcing Teak Planks: Manage Miscellania with maximum workers on hardwood (teak logs) after completing Royal Trouble. Expect 100–150 teak logs daily with 750,000 coins in the coffers.
• Converting Planks: Use the Plank Make spell (86 Magic, Lunar spellbook) to save coins, or pay the sawmill 500 coins per plank.
• XP Rates: With a Demon Butler and Phials for unnoting in Rimmington, you can hit 200,000–250,000 XP per hour.

This method is the fastest for Ironmen, though it requires significant log gathering upfront. Stockpile teak logs early via Miscellania or Woodcutting at Fossil Island’s hardwood patches.

Alternative: Mahogany Homes (Levels 1–99)

Mahogany Homes is a slower but less click-intensive alternative, ideal if you dislike traditional training or lack teak planks. You repair furniture across Varrock, Falador, Ardougne, and Hosidius, earning 2–3 XP per plank used. At Expert tier (level 70), you can achieve 150,000–200,000 XP per hour. Benefits for Ironmen:

• Plank Efficiency: Higher XP per plank (up to 280 XP per teak plank with the plank sack).
• Teleports: Use a Lunar spellbook with NPC Contact for instant contracts, plus teleport tablets for Varrock and Ardougne.
• Rewards: Carpenter points unlock the plank sack and Amy’s Saw, boosting efficiency.

You’ll need 5,000–7,000 teak planks for level 99, depending on your tier. Gather planks via Miscellania or Wintertodt supply crates. This method is relaxing but takes longer than Mythical Capes.

Levels 50–99: Teak Dining Benches (Fallback)

If you haven’t completed Dragon Slayer II, build Teak Dining Benches at level 50. Each requires 4 teak planks for 360 XP. This is less efficient than Mythical Capes (90 XP per plank) and requires more planks—around 20,000 for level 99. Use this only if you’re stuck without the quest or prefer a simpler setup.

Optimizing Your Grind

Plank Sourcing Strategies

Planks are the bottleneck for Ironman Construction. Here’s how to stockpile them efficiently:

• Managing Miscellania: After Throne of Miscellania and Royal Trouble, assign all workers to hardwood for teak/mahogany logs. Maintain 750,000 coins daily for maximum output.
• Wintertodt Supply Crates: Solo Wintertodt for crates containing teak and mahogany planks. Start at level 20 Construction for optimal XP.
• Fossil Island Hardwoods: Cut teak trees with high Agility for quick banking via the shortcut. Requires 35 Woodcutting.
• Organized Crime: Shayzien’s activity drops noted planks, offering a passive source while gaining favor.

Combine these methods to build a steady plank supply. Aim for 1,000–2,000 planks before training sessions to avoid interruptions.

Key Construction Milestones

Focus on these levels to unlock essential POH features:

Level	Unlock	Benefit
50	Portal Chamber	Unlimited teleports to key cities.
70	Rejuvenation Pool	Restores stats; boostable from 65.
82	Ornate Rejuvenation Pool	Full restoration; boostable from 77.
91	Ornate Jewellery Box	Unlimited teleports; boostable from 83.

Use boosts like tea (+3) or a Crystal Saw (+3) to access these early. For example, you can build the Ornate Pool at 77 with boosts, a game-changer for bossing.

Tips for Efficiency

Maximize your training with these Ironman-specific tips:

• Boost Early: Build a kitchen at level 6 for tea, granting +1 to +3 Construction boosts to unlock higher furniture.
• Bank Teak Logs: Start Miscellania early, even at low total levels, to passively gather logs.
• Use Lunar Magic: Plank Make saves coins over sawmill fees, especially for thousands of planks.
• Prioritize Dragon Slayer II: Unlocks Mythical Capes, the fastest training method.
• Group Ironman: If playing Group Ironman, have one player rush 70+ Construction to share a maxed POH while others supply logs.

By planning your plank supply and focusing on key quests, you’ll minimize the grind and maximize your POH’s utility.

Conclusion

Training Construction as an Ironman in OSRS is a grind, but the rewards—a fully functional POH with teleports, restoration, and storage—are worth it. Start with quests like Daddy’s Home, gather planks from Barbarian Outpost or Miscellania, and progress through Oak Larders to Mounted Mythical Capes for the fastest XP. If you prefer a relaxed pace, Mahogany Homes is a solid alternative. With strategic resource management and a focus on key milestones like level 70 or 82, you’ll turn your house into an Ironman’s dream hub. Get chopping, and build your way to 99!