OSRS Ironman Construction Training: The Ultimate Guide to Level 99

For Old School RuneScape (OSRS) Ironman players, training Construction can feel like a daunting task. Unlike regular accounts, Ironmen can’t rely on the Grand Exchange to buy planks or materials, making self-sufficiency the name of the game. However, with the right strategies, Construction becomes not only manageable but also rewarding, unlocking powerful player-owned house (POH) features like teleport portals, restoration pools, and more. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the best methods, tips, and tricks to train Construction as an Ironman from level 1 to 99. Whether you’re just starting out or aiming for that coveted skill cape, this blog post has you covered!

Construction is one of the most valuable skills for Ironmen due to the quality-of-life upgrades it offers. A well-built POH can transform your gameplay, saving time and resources. Here’s why it’s worth the effort:

Key Benefits of a High Construction Level

• Teleportation Hub: Portal chambers and jewelry boxes provide unlimited teleports to key locations, reducing reliance on runes or items.
• Restoration Pools: At level 70, the ornate rejuvenation pool restores hitpoints, prayer, special attack, and run energy—perfect for bossing or Slayer.
• Prayer Training: A gilded altar (level 75) with burners offers a cost-effective way to train Prayer using bones.
• Storage Solutions: STASH units and costume rooms help manage inventory, a must for Ironmen with limited bank space.

Early Game Motivation

Even at lower levels, Construction offers immediate perks. For example, a level 40 POH can include a basic teleport room, while level 50 unlocks mounted mythical capes (more on that later). These upgrades make questing, skilling, and PvM far more efficient, giving you a strong incentive to start training early.

Getting Started: Early Levels (1–33)

The early grind for Ironman Construction focuses on gathering basic materials and leveraging quests. Since you can’t buy planks outright, you’ll need to source them yourself or use alternative methods.

Questing for a Head Start

Begin with the Daddy’s Home mini-quest in Varrock. Speak to the estate agent to kick it off. It rewards:

• A player-owned house (free if you don’t already own one).
• 544 Construction XP (enough for level 8).
• 25 planks to get you started.

You’ll need 5 bolts of cloth (3,250 GP from the sawmill operator) and some nails, but it’s a small price for the boost.

Gathering Planks

For levels 1–33, regular planks are your go-to material. Here are the best ways to gather them:

• Barbarian Outpost: Pick up 4 plank spawns near a bank chest. World-hop for efficiency, yielding ~600 planks per hour.
• Wintertodt: Repair braziers while training Firemaking (requires a POH). You’ll earn Construction XP (4x your level per repair) and planks from supply crates.
• Tempoross: Fishing here drops planks as rewards, though in smaller quantities.

Training Method: Crude Wooden Chairs

Build and remove crude wooden chairs (level 1, 58 XP each) in your POH’s parlor. Each chair requires 2 planks and 2 nails. You’ll need about 300 planks to hit level 33, factoring in nail breakage (use steel nails to minimize this).

Mid-Level Training: Oak Planks (33–50)

Once you hit level 33, oak planks become the most efficient option for Ironmen due to their availability and moderate XP rates.

Sourcing Oak Planks

You’ll need to chop oak logs and convert them into planks. Here’s how:

• Woodcutting Locations: Chop oaks near Rimmington (close to your POH) or the Woodcutting Guild (near a sawmill).
• Conversion: Use the sawmill operator in Varrock or the Woodcutting Guild (250 GP per plank). Alternatively, hire a butler in your POH to convert logs and bank them for you.
• Managing Miscellania: Assign workers to hardwood (teak/mahogany) and supplement with oak from other sources.

Aim for ~400 oak planks to reach level 50.

Training Method: Oak Larders

Build and remove oak larders (level 33, 480 XP each) in the kitchen room. Each larder uses 8 oak planks, offering a decent XP rate of ~150k–200k XP per hour with a good butler setup. Pro tip: Use the demon butler for faster plank retrieval.

High-Level Training: Teak and Mahogany Planks (50–99)

From level 50 onward, the grind intensifies, but the rewards scale too. Teak and mahogany planks dominate this range, with two primary methods: traditional training and Mahogany Homes.

Gathering Teak and Mahogany Planks

Self-sufficiency remains key. Here’s how to stockpile these planks:

• Woodcutting: Chop teak trees on Fossil Island or mahogany trees in Prifddinas (post-Song of the Elves). Use the nearby sawmill for quick conversion.
• Managing Miscellania: Max out hardwood production (teak or mahogany) with 10 workers. Expect ~500–700 logs daily with full coffers (750k GP post-Royal Trouble).
• Butler Method: Teleport to Camelot on a PvP world, bank logs, then send your butler to the sawmill. This yields ~5k–7k planks per hour.
• PvM Drops: High-level content like Chambers of Xeric or Zulrah can drop planks, supplementing your supply.

Method 1: Mounted Mythical Capes (Level 47–99)

After completing Dragon Slayer II (requires 50 Construction), you can build mounted mythical capes in your POH’s study room. Each cape uses 3 teak planks and a mythical cape (reused), granting 370 XP total (123 XP per plank).

• XP Rate: Up to 450k XP per hour with a demon butler.
• Cost: Relatively low since the cape is reusable.
• Pros: High XP per plank, fast training.
• Cons: Requires quest completion and a steady teak supply.

Method 2: Mahogany Homes (Level 40–99)

This minigame involves repairing furniture across Gielinor using planks. It’s slower but more interactive and efficient per plank.

• XP Rate: ~200k–280k XP per hour at higher tiers (70+ Construction).
• Plank Efficiency: Teak planks yield ~280 XP each at expert tier, far surpassing traditional methods.
• Setup: Use a plank sack (unlocked via contracts) and teleport to Hosidius (e.g., Xeric’s Talisman).
• Pros: Less click-intensive, great for AFK training.
• Cons: Slower overall XP rates.

Choosing Your Method

Method	XP/Hour	XP per Plank	Intensity	Best For
Mounted Mythical Capes	450k	123	High	Fast 99, plentiful teak
Mahogany Homes	200k–280k	280 (teak, expert tier)	Low	AFK, limited planks

If you have ample logs and GP, go for mounted mythical capes. If you prefer a relaxed pace or have fewer resources, Mahogany Homes is your best bet.

Tips and Tricks for Ironman Construction

Maximize your efficiency with these pro tips tailored for Ironmen:

Optimize Your Butler Setup

Hire a demon butler (level 50 Construction, 10k GP per 8 trips) and use this workflow:

1. Bank logs in Camelot (PvP world for speed).
2. Teleport to your POH.
3. Send the butler to the sawmill and back to the bank with planks.

This cuts downtime and boosts plank production.

Leverage Plank Make Spell

After completing Dream Mentor (86 Magic), use the Plank Make spell on the Lunar spellbook. It converts logs to planks at 70% of the sawmill cost, offering ~90k Magic XP per hour and profitability with mahogany logs.

Boosting to Key Levels

Use a crystal saw (+3 boost) and spicy stew (up to +5 with orange spice) to hit milestones like 70 (restoration pool) or 83 (max house) early. Stockpile spice from Hallowed Sepulchre or Evil Dave’s basement.

Final Push to 99: Planning and Motivation

Reaching 99 Construction as an Ironman is a marathon, not a sprint. Here’s how to stay on track:

Resource Goals

• Mounted Mythical Capes: ~45k teak planks (15k logs).
• Mahogany Homes (Teak): ~9k–10k planks for 70–99.
• GP: 10M–15M for sawmill fees and butler costs.

Staying Motivated

Break the grind into chunks (e.g., 50, 70, 83, 99) and celebrate milestones with POH upgrades. The ornate pool at 70 or a maxed portal nexus at 83 will remind you why you’re doing this!

With persistence and the right approach, you’ll hit 99 Construction and unlock a game-changing POH. Happy building, Ironmen!