OSRS Ironman Construction Milestones Ultimate Guide

Training Construction as an Ironman in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) is a unique challenge due to the self-sufficiency required. Unlike regular accounts, Ironmen must gather their own materials, making strategic planning essential. This guide covers key Construction milestones for Ironman accounts, offering a roadmap to unlock game-changing features in your Player-Owned House (POH). Whether you’re aiming for teleports, restoration pools, or storage, we’ll break down the levels, methods, and tips to optimize your grind.

Construction is a vital skill for Ironmen, unlocking quality-of-life features that streamline gameplay. A well-built POH serves as a teleportation hub, storage solution, and recovery center, reducing time spent on repetitive tasks. Since Ironmen can’t use other players’ houses or trade for materials, training Construction early can give you a significant edge. Key unlocks like portals, altars, and pools make bossing, slayer, and clue hunting far more efficient.

Self-Sufficiency Challenges

Ironmen must gather logs and convert them into planks, which adds a layer of complexity. You’ll need to balance Woodcutting, coin management, and skilling to keep your Construction grind moving. Early on, this can feel daunting, but with the right milestones in mind, you’ll progress steadily.

Early Construction Milestones (Levels 1–50)

The early levels focus on securing a POH and building foundational features. Since planks are scarce, you’ll rely on quests, free spawns, and efficient training methods to hit these milestones.

Level 1–8: Starting with Daddy’s Home

Begin with the Daddy’s Home miniquest in Varrock. This quest rewards 944 Construction XP (enough for level 8), a free POH, and Marlo’s crate with supplies like five house teleport tablets. You’ll need:

• 5 bolts of cloth (3,250 coins from the Varrock sawmill operator)
• 16 nails (buy from sawmill operator)
• 10 planks (collect from Barbarian Outpost or Port Khazard spawns)

Completing this miniquest skips the initial grind and sets you up with a house to build in.

Level 8–16: Crude Chairs and Crafting Tables

From level 8, build crude wooden chairs (58 XP each, 2 planks, 2 nails) in your parlor to reach level 10. Then, complete the Tower of Life quest (requires level 10 Construction) for 1,000 XP, pushing you toward level 16. At level 16, craft Crafting Table 1 in your workshop (240 XP, 4 oak planks). These are material-efficient and help you progress quickly.

Level 16–33: Oak Larders

From level 16 to 33, focus on building oak larders in your kitchen (480 XP, 8 oak planks). Oak planks are accessible via the Woodcutting Guild (requires 60 Woodcutting and 75% Hosidius favor) or by collecting spawns at Barbarian Outpost. This method is cost-effective for Ironmen, as oak logs are easier to gather than teak or mahogany.

Level 33–50: Mounted Mythical Capes

At level 33, you can start building oak larders until level 47 if you haven’t completed Dragon Slayer II. Once you hit level 47 and have the quest done, switch to mounted mythical capes (370 XP, 3 teak planks). These offer better XP per plank (123 XP vs. 90 XP for oak larders) due to a 100 XP bonus for using the mythical cape. Teak logs can be sourced from Managing Miscellania or Ape Atoll.

Mid-Game Milestones (Levels 50–70)

The mid-game is where your POH starts to shine. You’ll unlock teleports, storage, and utility features that make Ironman life easier. Plank collection becomes critical, so optimize your gathering methods.

Level 50: Portal Chambers

At level 50, you can build portal chambers (100 XP, 100 limestone bricks). These allow you to create teleport portals to locations like Canifis, Kourend, or Lumbridge, saving runes and time. Each portal requires specific runes (e.g., 100 law runes for Varrock), so plan based on your rune availability. This milestone is a game-changer for mobility.

Level 55: Armour Stand

Unlock the armour stand at level 55 (500 XP, 8 oak planks, 1 limestone brick) in your workshop. This lets you repair Barrows gear at a discounted rate compared to Bob in Lumbridge, saving coins for other skills. It’s a must-have for Ironmen tackling Barrows runs.

Level 67: Mahogany Eagle Lectern

At level 67, build a mahogany eagle lectern (580 XP, 2 mahogany planks, 1 gold leaf) in your study. This allows you to craft teleport tablets (e.g., Varrock, Camelot), which are invaluable for Ironmen without access to trading. Mahogany logs are tougher to obtain, so rely on Miscellania or Wintertodt crates.

Plank Gathering Tips

To sustain your mid-game grind, use these methods to gather planks:

• Barbarian Outpost: Collect 4 plank spawns near a bank, yielding ~600 planks/hour.
• Butler Method: At level 40, hire a butler to convert logs to planks (5,000 coins every 8 trips). Use a PvP world for faster banking (teleport to Camelot, send butler, repeat).
• Managing Miscellania: Assign workers to teak or mahogany logs after completing Throne of Miscellania and Royal Trouble.
• Wintertodt: Solo runs provide planks and Construction XP (4× level per brazier repair) alongside Firemaking XP.

Late-Game Milestones (Levels 70–83)

Late-game Construction unlocks the most powerful POH features. These milestones require significant resources, but they’re worth it for the efficiency they bring to bossing, slayer, and skilling.

Level 70: Restoration Pool

At level 70, build a restoration pool (850 XP, 10 limestone bricks, 5 buckets of water) in your superior garden. This restores special attack and run energy, making it ideal for bossing and questing. Boost from level 65 with a +5 spicy stew if needed (requires Recipe for Disaster: Freeing Evil Dave).

Level 75: Spirit Tree and Gilded Altar

Level 75 unlocks two major features:

• Spirit Tree (350 XP, 1 spirit sapling, 5 limestone bricks): Requires 83 Farming and Farming Guild access. Provides a free teleport network, saving inventory space.
• Gilded Altar (2,230 XP, 2 marble blocks, 4 gold leaves): Boosts Prayer XP by 350% when used with burners, perfect for Ironmen training Prayer with bones.

Both are boostable from level 70 with a +5 stew or +8 with a crystal saw and tea.

Level 82: Ornate Rejuvenation Pool

The ornate rejuvenation pool at level 82 (3,107 XP, 10 anti-venom, 10 gold leaves, 5 blood runes) is a pinnacle milestone. It restores all stats, cures poison/venom, and refills run energy and special attack. Boost from 77 with a +5 stew. You’ll also need 87 Herblore for anti-venom, so plan your Herblore grind accordingly.

Training Methods and Efficiency

Construction is a gold sink, so choosing the right training method balances XP rates with resource availability. Below is a table comparing popular methods for Ironmen:

Method	Level	XP/Hour	Planks Needed	Notes
Oak Larders	33–50	60,000–80,000	8 oak planks	Cost-effective, easy to gather
Mounted Mythical Capes	47–70	100,000–120,000	3 teak planks	Best XP/plank, requires Dragon Slayer II
Teak Garden Benches	66–83	150,000–200,000	6 teak planks	High XP, relaxing, needs more planks
Mahogany Homes	1–99	40,000–60,000	Varies	Cheaper, slower, offers carpenter’s outfit

Pro Tip: Use the Plank Make spell (86 Magic, Dream Mentor) to convert logs into planks for 70% of the sawmill cost, saving coins and adding Magic XP.

Boosting for Milestones

Boosting is a lifesaver for Ironmen. Use these methods to hit milestones early:

• Spicy Stew: +5 boost (requires Recipe for Disaster: Freeing Evil Dave).
• Crystal Saw: +3 invisible boost for furniture (requires Eyes of Glouphrie).
• POH Tea: Up to +3 boost (build shelves in your kitchen).

Combine for a +8 boost (e.g., build ornate pool at 77 instead of 82).

Tips for Long-Term Success

Construction is a marathon, not a sprint. Here are final tips to keep your grind smooth:

• Prioritize Miscellania: Max out hardwood production for a steady log supply.
• Solo Wintertodt: Gain Construction XP and planks while training Firemaking.
• Save Gold: Slayer and bossing (e.g., Vorkath) provide coins for plank conversion.
• Plan Boosts: Stock spicy stews and tea ingredients to hit milestones early.

By focusing on these milestones, you’ll transform your POH into a powerhouse, making your Ironman journey more efficient and enjoyable. Start chopping those logs and building your dream house today!