I've been playing this game for many years, and throughout my journey, I've learned many tips that would have been incredibly helpful when I first started. Whether you are a new player, a returning adventurer, or even a veteran like myself, this guide will highlight 10 things you should know about OSRS in 2025. These aren't listed in any particular order, so be sure to read through them all!

1. The 2025 Run Energy Update

One of the most significant updates in OSRS history came with the 2025 run energy changes. Previously, players relied heavily on the Graceful outfit, Stamina potions, and the Ring of Endurance to manage their run energy. However, with this update, your agility level now has a substantial impact on both run energy drain and regeneration, even without wearing Graceful. This means:

• Less dependency on stamina potions during activities like the Corrupted Gauntlet.

• Greater mobility for early-game accounts without needing Graceful.

• A shift in item value, with stamina potions and the Ring of Endurance seeing price drops.

Overall, this is one of the best quality-of-life changes OSRS has ever seen.

2. Multiple Ways to Obtain Essential Items

Jagex has continually expanded the ways players can obtain key items, allowing more flexibility in choosing how to grind for them. Here are a few notable examples:

• Amylase Crystals: Once only obtainable from Marks of Grace, they can now be traded for Termites in the Annelore update.

• Imbuing Items: Originally locked to Nightmare Zone, now available through Soul Wars and PvP Arena.

• Skilling Outfits: Lumberjack can be obtained via Temple Trekking or Forestry, and the Angler's outfit is now available through Aerial Fishing.

• Rune Pouch & Herb Sack: Available from Slayer Points, but often easier to obtain via Last Man Standing and Tithe Farm, respectively.

3. Items That Have Dropped Massively in Price

If you're returning to OSRS after a long break, you might be surprised at the affordability of some once-expensive items:

• Dexterous & Arcane Prayer Scrolls: Once costing 60M+, now available for just a few million GP.

• Dragon Warhammer: A drop rate buff from 1/5,000 to 1/3,000 has pushed its price from 60M down to around 20M.

• Ghrazi Rapier: Once 200M+, now sitting at about 36M.

• Avernic Defender Hilt & Many Tombs of Amascut Items: Decreased in value due to shifts in meta and new boss rewards.

4. Levels Matter More Than Gear

While high-tier weapons and armor help, your combat and skilling levels make an even bigger difference. For example:

• Higher levels allow access to better prayers and boost potions.

• Many bosses become significantly easier with maxed combat stats, even with budget gear.

• Skilling is often faster when investing in levels rather than expensive tools.

5. Staying Ahead with OSRS Blog Updates

If you keep an eye on official Jagex blog posts, you can often make quick and easy profits. When upcoming content is announced, items related to those changes tend to spike in price. Examples include:

• Pegasian & Eternal Boots: Prices skyrocketed after a new best-in-slot boot was teased.

• Ring of Endurance: Prices plummeted following the run energy update.

Setup notifications for OSRS blogs to stay ahead of these market trends.

6. Alternative Money-Making Methods

Many traditional money-making methods have become less profitable due to botting and oversaturation. However, alternative methods such as:

• Aerial Fishing: Good for passive gains while training.

• Wilderness Slayer: Provides high-value drops.

• Deep Sea Fishing (Leagues-exclusive, but could return to main game).

7. The Best New Training Methods

Jagex has introduced new ways to train skills more efficiently:

• Woodcutting: Forestry events provide great XP and OSRS gold.

• Fishing: Aerial Fishing now provides an Angler's outfit, making it a dual-purpose activity.

• Magic & Runecrafting: Guardians of the Rift remains one of the best methods to train Runecrafting.

8. PvM & Bossing Adjustments

Several bosses have had drop table or mechanical changes, making them more accessible:

• Corporeal Beast: Can now be farmed solo with increased drop rates.

• Vorkath & Zulrah: Balancing changes have made them more rewarding for consistent kills.

• ToA (Tombs of Amascut) Changes: Improved accessibility and new strategies.

9. The Importance of Daily & Weekly Activities

Maximizing efficiency means utilizing daily and weekly activities:

• Birdhouses: Quick and easy passive Hunter XP.

• Farming Contracts: Great for steady Farming XP and profits.

• Soul Wars & LMS: Good for obtaining gear upgrades.

10. How to Stay Engaged Long-Term

If you're an OSRS veteran, staying motivated can be tough. Here are some ways to keep the game exciting:

• Try an Ironman account for a fresh challenge.

• Experiment with PvP or PvM content that you've never tried before.

• Join a clan or community Discord to engage with other players.

Conclusion

OSRS is always evolving, and 2025 has brought some of the most game-changing updates in its history. Whether you're a new player or a veteran, these 10 things will help you navigate the ever-changing world of Gielinor. If you found this guide helpful, consider subscribing for more tips and strategies. Also, share any additional tips in the comments—we'd love to hear from you!

Happy scaping!

RSorder Team