Skilling is one of the most consistent ways to make money in OSRS. In this article, we will cover the top 10 overall skilling OSRS gold money-makers, along with the best methods for Ironman accounts and free-to-play players. With Jagex introducing new content in late 2024, some of these methods have shifted in profitability. Let's dive in!

Top 10 Skilling Money-Makers in OSRS (2025)

10. Mastering Mixology

Introduced in September 2024, the Mastering Mixology minigame offers the most profitable Herblore method in OSRS. You unlock it at 60 Herblore and with completion of the Children of the Sun quest. By exchanging reward points for Chugging Barrels, you can earn up to 1.7M GP per hour. While XP rates are slow, this is a great place for Ironmen to process herbs efficiently.

9. Tan Leather Spell

With 78 Magic and completion of the Hard Fremennik Achievement Diaries, you can cast Tan Leather on Red or Black Dragonhide to earn around 1.8M GP per hour. This method provides a solid 130K Magic XP per hour, making it one of the best money-making spells in the game.

8. Zalcano

After completing Song of the Elves, you can fight Zalcano, prioritizing loot to earn around 2M GP per hour. Drops such as Crystal Tool Seeds and Uncut Onyx make this a profitable skilling boss, though XP rates remain low at just 15K Mining XP per hour.

7. Stealing from Rogues' Chests

With 84 Thieving and 43 Prayer, you can loot Rogues' Chests deep in the Wilderness. This method can earn over 2M GP per hour, along with 300K Thieving XP per hour. Due to its location, it's a high-risk, high-reward method. Using a Rock Cake or Locator Orb can help secure your loot in case of PKers.

6. Blood Rune Crafting

With the Raiment of the Eye set, 77 Runecrafting, and completion of Sins of the Father, crafting Blood Runes at the True Blood Altar can yield 2.1M GP per hour and 48K XP per hour. Having 93 Agility significantly increases efficiency, making this a top-tier skilling method.

5. Wrath Rune Crafting

Unlocked after Dragon Slayer II and requiring 95 Runecrafting, Wrath Rune Crafting can bring in 2.3M GP per hour with the Raiment of the Eye set. Without the set, profits drop to 1.44M GP per hour, but XP rates remain strong at 42K XP per hour.

4. Pickpocketing Elves

With 85 Thieving, you can pickpocket Elves in Prifddinas for up to 2.6M GP per hour at high levels. Most of the profit comes from Crystal Teleport Seeds, worth around 1.8M GP each. XP rates range from 160K to 200K Thieving XP per hour.

3. Wilderness Agility

The Wilderness Agility Course is the most profitable skilling activity in the Wilderness, offering 2.7M GP per hour. However, to reach these rates, it's recommended to train in groups or a clan for protection. XP rates reach 45K per hour for levels 47-62, and rewards scale based on laps completed.

2. Herb Runs

With Magic Secateurs, disease-free patches, and Ultracompost, efficient herb runs can generate 3.4M GP per hour. This method is viable from 32 Farming and offers 250K+ XP per hour when calculated over time.

1. Pickpocketing Vyres

The best skilling money-maker in OSRS is Pickpocketing Vyres, unlocked at 82 Thieving with Sins of the Father. With 99 Thieving, profits can reach 4.8M GP per hour, thanks to Blood Shards worth 27M GP each. XP rates vary from 140K to 260K per hour depending on level.

Best Skilling Money-Makers for Ironman

1. ZMI Runecrafting – 1.5M GP/hr at 90+ Runecrafting

2. Battlestaves Crafting & Alching – 2M GP/hr from Celestial Trees, Zaff, or the Magic Guild

These methods help Ironmen build their cash stack efficiently.

Best Skilling Money-Maker for Free-to-Play

Runite Ore Mining – With 85 Mining, you can mine Runite Ore in the Wilderness for 440K GP per hour. While profitable, it's a high-risk activity due to PKers.

Final Thoughts

These skilling money-makers offer excellent OSRS GP rates, whether you're a main account, Ironman, or F2P player. Vyre pickpocketing remains the best overall method, while Herb Runs, Runecrafting, and Thieving continue to dominate the top skilling money-makers.

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