OSRS Ironman Money Making Guide 2025 Best Methods

Making money as an Ironman in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) is a unique challenge due to the self-sufficient nature of the game mode. Unlike regular accounts, Ironmen cannot trade with other players or use the Grand Exchange to convert items into coins, making traditional money-making methods ineffective. This guide explores the best OSRS Ironman money-making strategies for 2025, covering early-game to late-game methods, with tips for maximizing efficiency while staying true to the Ironman spirit.

Ironman mode, introduced in 2014, restricts players from trading, using the Grand Exchange, or picking up items dropped by others, forcing reliance on personal efforts to gather resources and coins. This limitation makes money-making slower but rewarding, as every coin earned feels like a true achievement. Whether you’re playing standard Ironman, Hardcore Ironman, or Ultimate Ironman, the strategies below cater to all skill levels and account stages.

Why Ironmen Need Gold

Gold is essential for Ironmen to fund activities like:

• Training expensive skills such as Construction, Smithing, and Fletching.
• Managing Miscellania for passive resources like herbs and seeds.
• Buying early-game gear like weapons, armor, and runes from shops.
• Completing quests that require specific items or payments.

With no Grand Exchange, Ironmen must focus on activities that directly generate coins or items that can be alched or sold to NPC shops.

Early-Game Money Making Methods

New Ironmen need accessible methods with low skill and quest requirements. These strategies help build a cash stack to fund early progression.

Agility Pyramid (30+ Agility)

The Agility Pyramid in the Kharidian Desert is one of the best early-game money makers. Players climb the pyramid to collect the Pyramid Top, which can be sold to Simon Templeton for 10,000 coins each. At 30 Agility, you’ll fail often, but with 50–60 Agility, profits increase significantly.

• Requirements: 30 Agility, Desert clothing, Waterskins.
• Profit: Up to 200,000 GP/hour at higher Agility levels.
• Tip: Complete the medium Ardougne Diary for stamina potions to reduce downtime.

Thieving (20–55+ Thieving)

Thieving is a fast and relaxing way to earn gold early on. Start by pickpocketing NPCs like Men (level 1 Thieving) or steal from stalls (e.g., silk in Ardougne). At 55 Thieving, pickpocketing Ardougne Knights becomes highly profitable, especially with the Rogue’s Outfit for double loot.

Method	Thieving Level	Profit/Hour	Notes
Silk Stall (Ardougne)	20	20,000–30,000 GP	Sell silk to silk trader after waiting.
Ardougne Knights	55 (95+ optimal)	270,000–280,000 GP	Requires Rogue’s Outfit, Ardougne medium Diary.
Blackjacking	45 (after The Feud)	100,000–200,000 GP	Click-intensive but high XP.

Gem Mining and Cutting (40+ Mining, 20+ Crafting)

After completing the Shilo Village quest, mine gem rocks in Shilo Village, cut the gems, and sell them to Port Sarim’s jewelry store or other gem shops. This method is low-risk and provides Crafting XP.

• Requirements: Shilo Village quest, 20 Crafting (27 for emeralds).
• Profit: Up to 90,000 GP/hour.
• Tip: Check shop stock to maximize sell prices.

Mid-Game Money Making Strategies

As your skills and quest completions grow, mid-game methods offer higher profits with moderate requirements.

High Alchemy with Battlestaves (55+ Magic)

High Alchemy is a cornerstone of Ironman money making. Buy battlestaves from Zaff’s shop in Varrock (after Varrock Diary) and craft them into elemental staves, then alch for profit. Alternatively, alch unstrung bows or platebodies from your Fletching or Smithing training.

• Requirements: 55 Magic, Varrock Diary (easy or higher).
• Profit: 50,000–100,000 GP/hour (depends on items alched).
• Tip: Combine with activities like Agility or farm runs for efficiency.

Soul Wars (No Skill Requirements)

Soul Wars is a minigame that rewards “Spoils of War” crates, averaging 91,000 GP each. Efficient players can earn up to 8 crates per hour, yielding around 728,000 GP in value. Crates also contain useful supplies like runes and pure essence.

• Requirements: Access to Ferox Enclave, basic combat gear.
• Profit: Up to 700,000 GP/hour.
• Tip: Use crates for supplies to save gold elsewhere.

Late-Game Money Making Methods

High-level Ironmen with advanced skills and quest completions can access lucrative methods that significantly boost their cash stack.

Crafting Blood Runes (77+ Runecrafting, 73+ Agility)

Crafting blood runes is a profitable and AFK-friendly method. Mine dense essence, chisel it into fragments, and craft blood runes at the Blood Altar. Sell the runes to Ali Morrisane for 200 coins each.

• Requirements: 77 Runecrafting, 73 Agility, Sins of the Father quest.
• Profit: Up to 330,000 GP/hour.
• Tip: Use the Graceful outfit to reduce run energy depletion.

Vorkath (High Combat Stats)

Vorkath, unlocked after Dragon Slayer II, is one of the most lucrative bosses for Ironmen. Drops include high-alchable items like rune and dragon equipment, as well as valuable resources like dragon bones.

• Requirements: Dragon Slayer II, 80+ combat stats, decent gear (e.g., Void, Dragon Hunter Crossbow).
• Profit: 500,000–1,000,000 GP/hour (depending on kills/hour).
• Tip: Learn Vorkath’s mechanics to minimize deaths and maximize efficiency.

Passive and Alternative Money Makers

Passive methods and alternative strategies can supplement your income without requiring intense focus.

Managing Miscellania

After completing Throne of Miscellania (and Royal Trouble for better yields), invest coins in your kingdom to receive resources like herbs, seeds, and logs. Allocate workers to herb farming for maximum profit.

• Requirements: Throne of Miscellania, 500,000–750,000 GP daily investment.
• Profit: Variable (herbs/seeds can be alched or used).
• Tip: Maintain high approval rating for best rewards.

Birdhouse Runs

Birdhouse runs are a low-effort way to earn gold and Hunter XP. Craft birdhouses, place them on Fossil Island, and collect nests containing seeds or rings, which can be alched or sold.

• Requirements: Bone Voyage quest, 5+ Hunter.
• Profit: 50,000–100,000 GP/hour (multiple runs daily).
• Tip: Use Digsite Pendant for quick access.

Tips for Maximizing Ironman Money Making

To make the most of your money-making efforts, consider these tips:

• Prioritize Quests: Quests like Shilo Village, The Feud, and Dragon Slayer II unlock high-profit methods.
• Train Key Skills: Agility, Thieving, and Magic (for High Alchemy) are critical for early and mid-game wealth.
• Use Alchable Drops: Save PvM drops like adamant or rune items for High Alchemy or sell to Martin Thwait (50+ Agility/Thieving).
• Avoid Risky Methods: For Hardcore Ironmen, stick to safe methods like Thieving or Agility Pyramid to avoid losing status.
• Combine Activities: Alch items during farm runs, Agility training, or minigames to maximize efficiency.

Important Note: Buying OSRS gold is against Jagex’s rules and frowned upon in the Ironman community. Stick to legitimate methods to maintain the integrity of your account.

This OSRS Ironman money-making guide for 2025 provides a roadmap for building wealth at every stage of your journey. From the Agility Pyramid to Vorkath, each method offers unique benefits tailored to your skill level and playstyle. Experiment with these strategies, balance fun with profit, and enjoy the self-sufficient thrill of Ironman mode!