Mining is a P2P, and an F2P OSRS ability that permits players to mine different rocks to extract ore. They can then be converted into bars or just sold for profits to the Grand Exchange. There is also a chance in mining Gems and this opportunity increases the higher your Mining level. In this OSRS mining guide aims to provide you with everything you need to know in order to reach level 1 effectively, and learn the ins and outs of mining during this OSRS journey!

Mining is used primarily to make money, but it is a lucrative venture once you reach the level 85 where you can start mining Runite ores - the most profitable ore within the game. Generally, the more advanced yourMining skill will allow you to mine the ores , which means quicker XP growth and profit.

Mining classes aren't expensive in any way, as there are no components, you only need an appropriate pickaxe and mining site - it's rather repetitive and quite click-intensive. This guide we'll concentrate on how to reach 99 as fast as possible in addition to providing some methods to earn money which could help.

Mining Guide level 1-99

Mining is an art which is often neglected because it requires constant focus, earning little and having less experience gain. Mining is profitable at higher levels, specifically at 85 mining when Runite ore is accessible. While mining is slow however, it can yield a profit and without the need for resources. Mining is also among the best ways to get exp in smithing without requiring an enormous amount of gold on the ores to melt. While you're mining, you'll always need to utilize your highest level pickaxe available in your financial capacity and at the level you are.

Banking Vs Power mining

Power mining can drop ores after they have been mined. It's often a quick way to gain more progress, however, you will not earn any money or have the ability to smith items. In most cases, due to the lack of cash made from mines at low levels it's recommended to eliminate your mines. Ironmen could want to consider always banking due to inability to buy ores from The Grand Exchange.

AFK Mining Exp?

Mining can be performed AFK using the motherload mining. The motherload mine will give less exp in general, but will need less focus over the entire. In addition, motherload mine lets you keep all the ore you have mined. You may want to consider the benefits of Motherload mine in comparison to power mining in order to concentrate on the needs of your. Motherload Mine can be accessed when you reach the level 30 of mining. It also comes with the prospectors set which gives a bonus of mining experience along with coal bags that can keep coal as an additional inventory space.

Mining Guild

In Falador in the east, just east of the castle, lies located the Mining Guild. Mining level 60 is required to join the guild. In the guild, you get an invisible +7 boost to your mining level. This boost can be combined with +3 boost from a Special attack from the Dragon Pickaxe, as well as a +4 boost from Celestial Ring, which is capped at 99. While you can get an increase in level however, you won't be able mining ores that you don't have the basic level for. In addition to the level boost, the mining guild's ores will have the ability to respawn faster. This guild also has a banking system to make it easy for members to access. When you reach level 60, if you choose to power mining iron ore it's suggested to go to the Mining Guild instead of dropping your iron ore.

Shooting Star

Shooting Star is a mining based minigame which offers rewards that can be beneficial to long-term mining. It is mostly used to earn the Celestial Ring which provides increase of 4 in the value of mining. It is normally suggested to ignore Shooting Stars unless you happen to come across them as they don't give huge amount of exp. They are found in random places, and are frequently heavily debated.

Quests:

The first mining level are able to be skipped by exp from quest rewards. Doric's quest, The Dig Site, Plague City, The Giant Dwarf, The Lost Tribe, and Another Slice of Ham will make you more productive from 1 to 37 mining. Each quest has lower requirements and will take up a lot of time. This will be the fastest way to level mining to 37.

Level 1-15. The most effective way to get level 1-15 is by mining copper and tin while mining with power. This can be done at the Lumbridge area of swamp mining, or either mining site south of Varrock.

Level 15: You are able to power mine iron ore. This is possible at south Varrock mines Al Kharid mine, Isle of Souls, or South East or South East Ardougne.

Level 30: You may want to consider moving to Motherload Mine for AFK experience and also for profitability. The amount you will earn from Motherload will depend on your level. At 30 you can expect 20k exp per hour and 100k in profit. At higher levels, you will see 40k+ in exp with higher profits.

Level 40: you get access to the Gem mine rocks that are located in Shilo Village. They give gems rather than ores. This is a good option after you've finished all of the Karamja Hard Diary as the lower part of the diary will give you an easy way to get access to a bank. This method should yield about 25-30k of exp per level at 40. In higher levels it is possible to get 50k of exp per hour with 500k+ profits per hour.

Level 45: You've got access to 3 tick mining granite, but it is a high-clicking method, and isn't recommended for lower level players as it requires the use of tick manipulation and generates no profit.

Level 60: You have gained access to Mining Guild where you can mine iron within 10 steps of an institution. You should expect between 40-50k exp per hour and 200k of profit.

Age 70+: Volcanic Mine is a minigame on Fossil Island which gives fast exp, but has more requirements to enter then other options. The Volcanic Mine is a risky mini-game but can have the highest rates of exp. Its rates start at 65k a hour.

The level 75 to 85 is Blast Mine is an mini-game that requires 100 percent Lovakengi favour. Blast mine requires you to utilize dynamites to blow up portions on the walls. This is less risky than Volcanic mines, but has the same exp per hour. You should expect sixty thousand Exp per hour and higher profit.

Level 85+ Runite ore is extremely profitable. It is not a significant source of exp, however you can earn some decent cash. In general, this is not a method to be considered as it is heavily litigated and is hard to find ores. You also will be able to acquire Runite ore through Blast mine and Motherload Mine, but with greater exp rates.

The level 92+ Amethyst is an extremely afk mining method. You can expect to earn 20k exp per hour, and around 400k per hour. This method is far less time-consuming than other method, including Motherload Mine, but sacrifices the most amount of Exp. This method is not recommended as it can take a long time to get 99 Mining in comparison to other methods. However, it is a fantastic way to have a low effective money-making machine.