Melee: Scimitars are ideal early weapons. Train with RuneScape gold the best metal armor you can equip, and aim for quests like Waterfall Quest to quickly boost Attack and Strength.
Ranged: Free-to-play players can use bows and arrows; members unlock faster options like darts and knives. Start with leather armor, then move to dragonhide.
Magic: Fire Strike is a reliable early spell. Members gain access to a wider variety of training options, including teleportation and alchemy.
Beginner Training Spots
For free-to-play players:
Levels 1–20: Cows near Lumbridge-good XP and valuable hides.
Levels 20–30: Frogs in Lumbridge Swamp-higher health, steady combat training.
Levels 30–50: Flesh Crawlers in the Stronghold of Security-aggressive monsters, minimal effort.
Levels 50+: Ogress Warriors-excellent money-making with rune drops.
For members:
Early Game: Rock Crabs (Rellekka) and Sand Crabs (Zeah) are efficient, low-effort training spots up to around level 70.
Mid Game: Transition to Slayer tasks for profit and combat XP.
Quests: The Foundation of Progression
Quests aren't just storylines-they unlock powerful items, training methods, and shortcuts. For example:
Waterfall Quest – Boosts Attack and Strength to level 30 instantly.
Druidic Ritual – Unlocks Herblore.
Rune Mysteries – Unlocks Runecrafting.
Many players follow an optimal quest order guide, saving hours of grinding. Completing Recipe for Disaster for the powerful Barrows Gloves is one of the biggest early-to-mid game milestones.
Skills and Skilling
OSRS features 23 skills, with level 99 as the cap. Skills range from combat-focused (Attack, Strength, Magic) to gathering (Fishing, Mining, Woodcutting) and production (Smithing, Herblore, Fletching).
Free-to-play players have access to a limited set of skills, while members unlock advanced ones like Slayer, Farming, Agility, and Construction.
Fishing & Cooking: Great for food and steady AFK training.
Woodcutting & Firemaking: Simple but slow, with unique minigames like Wintertodt for faster training.
Slayer: Assigns monster tasks, combining combat training with profits.
Construction: Expensive but unlocks a Player-Owned House with teleports, altars, and utilities.
Each skill contributes to your progression, and many unlock new money-making methods.
Making Money Early
Money is critical for gear, food, and travel. Some reliable beginner methods include:
Herb Runs (members) – Consistently profitable once you unlock patches.
Thieving – Up to 15M OSRS GP on the way to 99, plus early starter cash.
Crafting Jewelry – Profitable at lower levels, especially for Ironmen.
Combat Drops – Farming Ogress Warriors or Slayer monsters can yield valuable loot.
The OSRS Wiki and YouTube creators like Slayermusiq provide detailed money-making guides suited for every stage of the game.
Setting Goals
RuneScape is a sandbox. There's no single "right" path, so setting your own goals is important. You might aim for:
Achieving level 99 in a favorite skill.
Unlocking Barrows Gloves or a Fire Cape.
Completing achievement diaries for RS gold for sale powerful rewards.