OSRS Progression Guide

Don't let the outdated graphics and gameplay fool you, OSRS is a very complex game. You have thousands of hours worth of content in front of you. While you're free to play the game as you please, it's still much better to progress through it as efficiently as possible. Here's an in-depth progression guide that will help you get to the endgame with ease.

OSRS New Player Progression

This first part of the guide is all about what you should first do when starting OSRS. The path forward is pretty simple and direct but you still might want a helping hand through all of it.

Starting Out

If you're a new player, you'll start the game arriving at the aptly named Tutorial Island. You'll first have to customize your character's appearance but don't worry about it too much as you can change it later on. The clothes are going to be changed as you go throughout the game as well.

Once done, talk to the Gielinor Guide. You'll be asked whether or not you want to join the Adventurer's Path System if you're a completely new player or if haven't played the game in a long time. If the game detects that you're an experienced player already, then this system won't be accessible.

Adventure Paths

To put it simply, this is a task system that's intended to help completely new players out in the game. You'll have to do low-level tasks which will give you various rewards to start your OSRS journey with. The game has two paths available as of this writing: the Combat Path which has 15 tasks and the Gatherer Path which has three tasks per skill,

Instead of a singular Combat Path, some players are given three alternative paths: the Warrior Path, the Wizard Path, and the Ranger Path.

Gatherer Path

Warrior Path

If you're new to the game, we highly suggest finishing all of the Adventure Paths first. The rewards for doing them - plus the levels gained in your skills are all going to be beneficial moving forward.

OSRS Equipment Progression Guide

Aside from the Skills, one aspect of the game that will set you apart from other players is your equipment. Knowing which equipment to carry around depending on your level is going to make the majority of quests and challenges in the game feel a lot easier. In this part of the guide, you'll learn how to optimize your gear as you progress through the game.

Before anything else, keep in mind that you're free to wear any equipment you want for the game. In fact, the progression guide below isn't going to be applicable at all times. You'll still have to adjust your equipment depending on what you're planning to do.

Melee Gear

Upon reaching level 40, gearing up with a full rune armor set is essential. This set, valued at approximately 130,000 GP, boasts relatively low usage requirements. The sole prerequisite is completing the "Dragon Slayer I" quest to don the rune plate body.

Complementing the rune armor, equip an amulet of glory, a blessing of any kind, a combat bracelet, and rune boots. Additionally, aim to complete the Ardougne Diary to acquire the first Ardougne cloak.

The Ardougne cloak (1) offers advantageous bonuses, providing additional +2 stab, +2 magic, and +2 prayer attack bonuses.

Upon attaining level 60 attack, seek to acquire the dragon scimitar, achievable post-completion of the "Monkey Madness I" quest. While regular players can procure it from the Grand Exchange for around 60,000 GP, iron man players can obtain it from Daga in Ape Atoll for 100,000 GP.

Transitioning further, at 65 attack and strength, consider replacing your rune kiteshield with a rune defender, provided you have a minimum of 40 defense and attack. Acquired through random drops from Cyclopes in the Warrior's Guild, wielding this defender enhances damage-per-second stats without compromising defense bonuses.

Upon reaching 45 defense, swap your rune helmet for a berserker helmet, requiring completion of "The Fremennik Trials" quest. This helmet, offering around +30 defense bonuses across all attack types, can be purchased from the Grand Exchange or Skulgrimen's Battle Gear shop in Rellekka.

At 55 defense, trade the berserker helmet for a helmet of neitiznot, nullifying the subtracted bonuses of the berserker helmet while adding a +3 defense bonus for magic.

Mid Game

Advancing to 60 defense, consider upgrading to dragon defender, dragon boots, barrows gloves, fighter torso, berserker ring, obsidian platelegs, and sarachnis cudgel.

The dragon defender drops from level 106 Cyclopes in the Warrior's Guild, while dragon boots can be traded or purchased from the Grand Exchange. Barrows gloves, offering substantial bonuses, are obtained post-completion of the "Recipe for Disaster" quest. Acquire them from the Culinaromancer's Chest in Lumbridge Castle's cellar.

The fighter torso, acquired via barbarian assault minigames, necessitates at least 40 defense and offers notable bonuses. The berserker ring, purchasable from the Grand Exchange or dropped by Dragannoth Rex, grants additional bonuses for crush attacks and strength.

Obsidian platelegs, requiring level 60 defense, can be purchased or obtained from TzHaar-Hur-Zal's Equipment Store. The sarachnis cudgel, a one-handed crush weapon, drops from Sarachnis and necessitates 65 attack.

Upon reaching 65 defense, strive for the fire cape through the TzHaar Fight Cave.

At 70 strength and 70 attack, equip the abyssal whip and amulet of fury, offering significant bonuses across all combat slots.

End Game

Upon reaching 75 hit points, craft a serpentine helmet and acquire the amulet of torture for superior bonuses, provided you have sufficient crafting levels.

At level 80 for defense, attack, and strength, aim for ferocious gloves, bandos armor, neitiznot face guard, and primordial boots. These items provide substantial upgrades, albeit at significant costs and skill requirements.

Finally, choose between the ghrazi rapier, blade of saeldor, or inquisitor's mace based on personal preference and playstyle. Exchange the dragon shield for an avernic defender, and strive to obtain the infernal cape for the ultimate melee cape with unparalleled bonuses.

Ranged Gear

Starting from level 40 in defense, hit points, and ranged, your gear progression should prioritize accuracy and damage output.

Begin with green d'hide armor, accompanied by snakeskin bandana and boots, an amulet of glory, and green d'hide vambraces. Completing the "Dragon Slayer I" quest is a prerequisite for wearing this armor set, valued around 7,000 GP.

Upon reaching level 50 ranged, focus on obtaining Ava's accumulator, a non-tradable item offering significant bonuses post "Animal Magnetism' quest completion. It provides a +4 ranged attack and +4 magic defense bonus.

Upgrade your green d'hide to blue d'hide armor, approximately costing 8,000 GP, and consider acquiring a magic short bow with rune arrows. Transition to red d'hide armor at level 60 ranged for enhanced protection.

At 45 defense, upon finishing "The Fremennik Trials" quest, opt for the archer helmet, available for 40,000 GP at the Grand Exchange or 78,000 GP from Skulgrimen's Battle Gear shop for iron man players.

Upon reaching level 61 ranged, switch to a rune crossbow for improved DPS. Pair it with broad bolts and obtain the book of law post "Horror from the Deep" quest, offering a +10 attack bonus for range.

Mid-Game

Upon reaching level 64 ranged, upgrade to a dragon crossbow, either through purchase or crafting, enhancing your ranged capabilities significantly.

At level 70 ranged, acquire black d'hide armor, an archers ring, amulet of fury, blessed boots of any god, and barrows gloves. These items provide substantial bonuses and are crucial for your progression.

Upgrade your helmet to Karil's coif at level 70 defense for improved stats.

Upon reaching 75 ranged, aim for a toxic blowpipe, providing a significant +30 attack bonus for ranged attacks. Accompany it with a god blessing of your choice in the ammo slot.

End-Game

At 75 hit points, obtain a necklace of anguish, Ava's assembler, and armadyl armor. The necklace of anguish offers a +15 ranged attack bonus, while Ava's assembler provides additional ranged attack and defense bonuses.

Armadyl armor, although expensive, significantly enhances your ranged capabilities and defense. Imbue your archers ring for doubled stats and acquire pegasian boots for further ranged attack and defense bonuses.

Save up for a twisted bow, an end-game item with a substantial +70 ranged attack bonus. It's a costly investment, but invaluable for high-level content. Ensure you have 85 ranged to wield it and dragon arrows for ammunition.

Magic Gear

Starting from level 40, your gear setup should focus on enhancing magical abilities while providing adequate defense.

Begin with a mystic elemental staff, broodoo shield, amulet of glory, combat bracelet, a blessing of your choice, seers ring, wizard boots, and mystic robes. Broodoo shields are available for approximately 6,000 GP at the Grand Exchange or crafted using two snakeskins and eight nails.

Upgrade to a book of darkness at level 50 magic for an off-hand boost, providing a +10 attack bonus for magic.

Mid-Game

At level 45 defense, swap the mystic hat for a farseer helmet, obtainable after completing "The Fremennik Trials" quest or purchasable for 41,000 GP.

Complete the "Mage Arena I" miniquest to acquire one of the god capes (Saradomin, Zamorak, or Guthix), offering a +10 defense and attack bonus for magic.

Upon completing "Desert Treasure I" quest, aim for barrows gloves, amulet of fury, and infinity boots for enhanced stats and bonuses.

Upgrade to a master wand at level 60 magic for increased effectiveness. Additionally, imbue your seers ring for doubled bonuses.

At level 70 magic and defense, obtain an occult amulet, Ahrim's robes, and imbue your seers ring. The occult amulet provides a +12 attack bonus for magic and can be acquired by defeating smoke devils.

Acquire the trident of the swamp at level 78 magic for improved combat capabilities. Imbue your god cape via "Mage Arena II" miniquest for optimal performance.

End-Game

At 75 defense and hit points, aim for a tormented bracelet, eternal boots, mage's book, and a kodai wand. These items significantly enhance magical prowess and defense.

Consider investing in ancestral robes and an arcane spirit shield upon reaching level 90 magic for maximizing damage per second. Ancestral robes can be acquired from rare drops in Chambers of Xeric raids, while the arcane spirit shield is obtained by attaching an arcane sigil to a blessed spirit shield.

OSRS Quest Progression

As of the current version of the game, there are 159 quests in OSRS. 22 are available to free players while the rest are only accessible to paying players. There's no right way to go through the quests in the game. However, we've come up with an optimized quest guide that will help you go through all that the game has to offer in the most efficient order possible.

OSRS F2P Quest Order