OSRS Runecrafting 1-99 Guide 2023 Fast Profitable Tips

You ever stare at that Runecrafting skill in your OSRS stats and just sigh? Yeah, me too. As someone whos sunk way too many hours into this game since the early days, I can tell you right now, Runecrafting feels like that one friend who shows up late to every party but then makes it all worth it with the stories. Slow, grindy, and yeah, sometimes it makes you want to log out and never come back. But stick with me here. Ive got 99 in it myself, and let me share how I powered through from a measly level 1 to that sweet cape. Well break it down step by step, mixing in some fast paths, profitable spots, and even a bit of AFK if youre feeling lazy like I was on those long nights.

Why bother with Runecrafting at all? Simple. At higher levels, it turns into a gold mine. Were talking over a million GP an hour crafting those high-end runes. Plus, its key for quests like Desert Treasure II, which needs 60 RC, and it helps with the Achievement Diary cape at 91. Oh, and dont get me started on the utility. Who doesnt love spamming Fire Strikes without worrying about rune prices? But enough chit-chat. Lets dive into the basics before we hit the levels.

Alright, picture this. Youre fresh-faced, just finished Rune Mysteries quest, and youre holding your first chunk of rune essence. Thats your ticket to the magic world. Rune essence is the raw stuff you mine or buy to craft into actual runes at altars scattered around Gielinor. But for anything beyond basic elemental stuff, grab pure essence instead. Its what members use, and it lets you make the good runes like blood or death.

Heress a quick list of must-haves before you start running:

• Talismans or Tiaras: Talismans locate altars, but tiaras? Theyre equippable versions. Craft one by using a talisman on a blank tiara at the altar. Saves inventory space big time.
• Essence Pouches: These bad boys hold extra essence. Start with the small one at level 1, then upgrade as you go. They degrade after uses, so repair em at the Dark Mage in the Abyss.
• Graceful Outfit: Trust me on this. Runecrafting is all about legs burning from running. Graceful cuts weight, restores energy faster. I didnt have it early on and regretted every step.
• Stamina Potions: Pop one, and your run energy lasts forever. Way better than waiting around like a noob.

And hey, if youre smart, complete Enter the Abyss mini-quest right away. It bumps you to level 9 and unlocks the Abyss hub for quick altar access. I remember doing that back in 2018, thinking, “Finally, something useful in this skill.”

One thing that trips folks up: the Abyss is in the Wilderness. Low level, sure, but watch for PKers. I got jumped once at level 30, lost a full inventory of essence. Lesson learned wear light gear and teleport out fast.

Getting Started Levels 1 to 27

So, youre at 1. What now? Dont waste time mining essence if you can buy it cheap on the GE. Head to the air altar south of Falador. Its the easiest entry point. Just run there, enter with an air talisman, craft your essence into air runes, and bank at Falador east.

XP here? About 5 per essence, so a full 28 essence inventory nets you around 140 XP. Slow, but its a start. I did this for my first few levels, listening to some old RuneScape soundtracks on loop. Kept me sane.

Quick question: Ever tried the F2P route? If youre broke or just stubborn, stick to air till 20, then body runes at level 20. But honestly, go members ASAP. Free-to-play RC is painful, like 10k XP an hour tops.

By level 9, do Temple of the Eye quest. It shoots you to 27 and unlocks Guardians of the Rift, this awesome minigame that changes everything. I quested through it in one sitting, got that medium pouch reward, and felt like a pro.

Heres a simple table for those early levels:

See? Not too bad. But wait till 27. Thats when the real fun kicks in.

Mid Game Grind Levels 27 to 77

Okay, now were cooking. At 27, jump into Guardians of the Rift. This minigame is a game-changer, especially in 2023 with all the updates making it smoother. You mine guardian stones, craft essence, and defend the altar. Team up in worlds, and XP flows like crazy 30k to 50k an hour, plus you earn abyssal pearls for the Raiments of the Eye outfit.

That outfit? Full set gives 60% more runes crafted. I grinded it out over a weekend, got the pieces, and suddenly my trips felt twice as rewarding. Personal tip: Use the mining guild portal for fast access. Saves so much time.

From 27 to 50, stick with Guardians if you want AFK-ish vibes. But if youre itching for profit, switch to crafting at the abyss. Enter the Abyss, go inner ring for pure essence, then craft at your chosen altar. Air or mind runes early on, but theyre low profit.

Around level 44, combination runes open up. Steam runes at 20 with water talisman at fire altar, or mist at 6 with air at water altar. These can net 200k GP an hour later, but early? Just okay XP.

I remember hitting 50 and thinking, “Halfway? Nah, feels like 10%.” Pouches are key here. Grab that large pouch at 50 it holds 9 extra essence. Repair em often, or they poop out.

For 50 to 77, blood runes if youve got quests done. Level 77 needed, but power-level to it with ZMI (Zamorak Mage Institute) if youre patient. ZMI is semi-AFK, crafting law runes on that weird machine. 20k XP an hour, but clicks galore.

Lists time: Pros of ZMI method.

• Super chill, almost AFK after setup.
• Steady profit from laws.
• No running, just teleport to there.

Cons though.

• Boring as watching paint dry.
• Low XP compared to abyss.
• Need 33 Magic for the tele.

Question for you: Whats your go-to mid-level method? For me, it was Guardians till 60, then bloods. Hit 77 feeling like Id conquered a boss.

Long story short, that stretch took me about 80 hours spread over months. Id log in after work, do an hour, bank some GP, and call it good. Keeps burnout away.

High Level Power Levels 77 to 99

Now, the endgame. This is where Runecrafting shines or breaks you. At 77, blood altar calls. In Morytania, after Sins of the Father quest. Craft blood runes multiplies at 77 with the blood of Orcus effect, but wait till 91 for double natures. No, natures are separate.

Bloods give 25 XP per essence, huge jump. Use the abyss route: Tele to there, craft, tele back to bank. With colossal pouch at 85, youre hauling 40 extra essence. I got mine at 82, crafted it with abyssal needle, and trips doubled in efficiency.

XP rates? 40k-50k an hour at 77, up to 70k by 90. Profit? 500k to 1m GP easy, selling those bloods.

But if you want fastest, hire runners for lava runes. Controversial, yeah, but I did it once for a friends account. Four runners fetch essence to you at the fire/earth altar. 80k+ XP hour, but costs millions. Not for ironmen, obviously.

Soul runes at 90? Even better. 29.5 XP each, and with Raiments, youre printing money. I pushed from 90 to 99 doing souls through the abyss, dark essence blocks from Arceuus for 50% XP boost. Hit 550k XP an hour near the end. Felt godlike.

Wrath at 95 is the pinnacle. 37 XP per, up to 1.8m GP hour. But its click-intensive. Table incoming for high levels:

See that? From 77 to 99, youre looking at 100+ hours if efficient, but with profit to show. I remember 95, staring at the wrath altar, thinking, “Four more levels. You got this.”

One uppercase rant: WHY IS RUNECRAFTING SO DAMN SLOW? Jagex, fix it! But seriously, the updates in 2023 like better pouch repairs helped a ton.

Essential Quests and Unlocks

Cant skip this. Quests are your free XP boosters. Heres the rundown in a list:

• Rune Mysteries: Start here, level 1 access.
• Enter the Abyss: Level 9, Abyss unlock.
• Temple of the Eye: Level 27, Guardians minigame.
• Sins of the Father: Blood/soul altars, daeyalt essence.
• Lunar Diplomacy: Lunar spells for teleports.
• The Fremennik Exiles: 60 RC req, but worth it for irons.

I skipped some early on and paid for it with slower trips. Do em all before 50.

Pro Tips from a 99 RC Vet

Alright, spill time. As someone whos botted no, kidding, purely legit grinded this, heres what works.

First, plugins. RuneLite has Runecrafting pouch tracker shows when to repair. Game timer for stamina. Invaluable.

Second, teleports. Fairy rings for nature/soul, games necklace for blood. I stocked up on 100 rings once, never regretted.

Third, that Runecrafting cape at 99? Perk is infinite pouch repairs. Game-changer post-99.

Small para: Energy management. Sip stamina every 10 minutes. Trust.

Longer one: Once, during a double XP weekend in 2022, I chained 12 hours of blood runes. Made 10m GP, but my wrists hurt for days. Lesson: Take breaks. Stretch. Hydrate. OSRS is marathon, not sprint.

Another tip: For irons, Guardians all the way to 99. Slow but self-sufficient. I helped a buddy do it, watched Netflix while he mined.

Question: You using daeyalt essence yet? That 50% boost is nuts if you mine it.

And dont forget the guild at 70 RC. Perks like extra essence from essence mine.

My Personal Journey to 99

Let me get real for a sec. I started RC seriously in 2020, maining an ironman. Hit 50 after months of air runs, hating life. Then discovered Guardians. That minigame saved me. Grinded to 77 there, got the outfit, switched to bloods.

The push to 99? Brutal. 91 for doubles, then natures for profit while questing. Souls at 92, wrath at 96. Total time: 250 hours. But the payout? Over 150m GP banked. Now I craft wrath on alts for beer money.

One funny story: At 98, I misclicked in the abyss, aggroed a demon, died to PKer. Lost 2m in runes. Laughed it off, came back stronger.

If youre reading this at level 40, keep going. That cape feels earned.

Wrapping It Up Your Path to 99

There you have it. From noob to RC master, 1 to 99 in 2023 style. Mix Guardians for early-mid, blood/soul for late, and profit will follow. Got questions? Drop em below. Whats your current level? Hit me up in the comments.

Remember, OSRS is about the journey. Grind smart, have fun, and soon youll be that guy flexing the purple cape. See you in game.