Top 10 AFK Money-Making Methods in Old School RuneScape for 2024

With the school and college season kicking back into gear, it’s the perfect time to discuss one of the most beloved aspects of Old School RuneScape (OSRS): AFK money-making methods. These are the best ways to make OSRS gold while focusing on other activities, whether you’re studying, working, or playing on your main account. Let’s dive right in!

1. Gargoyles (75 Slayer Required)

Gargoyles are one of the easiest and most reliable AFK money-makers in OSRS, and all you need is 75 Slayer. If you equip Guthan’s Set, you won’t need to worry about healing. Simply activate the NPC aggression timer plugin, allowing monsters to automatically attack you for 10 minutes at a time. After the 10 minutes are up, you just walk out of the yellow square and re-enter to reset the aggression.

With the Gargoyle Smasher unlock from the Slayer rewards shop and a Rock Hammer in hand, you’ll never need to manually kill gargoyles. Expect to earn 500K+ GP per hour, with the possibility of earning more depending on your luck. Since gargoyles drop lots of high-value loot, it’s a great passive way to make GP.

2. Rune Dragons (Dragon Slayer II and High-Level Gear Required)

Rune Dragons are an excellent AFK method with high requirements. You’ll need to complete Dragon Slayer II and have some solid gear, such as Justiciar Armor, Insulated Boots, and a Dragon Hunter Lance. Additionally, bringing a Ring of Life is helpful if you’re prone to over-AFKing.

Once you reach Rune Dragons, sip your potions, set your quick prayers to Protect from Magic, and enjoy some serious AFK time. Rune Dragons are profitable, providing 1-1.5M GP per hour depending on your kill speed and drops. Make sure to bring high-healing food and regularly check your character to avoid deaths, but with a Dragon Hunter Lance, the kills come quickly.

3. Fishing Karambwans (65 Fishing and Tai Bwo Wannai Trio Completion)

Fishing Karambwans is not only a laid-back method, but it’s also highly profitable once you hit 65 Fishing and complete the Tai Bwo Wannai Trio Quest. With a full Angler’s Outfit, a Dragon Harpoon, and a Fish Barrel, you can double your fishing time, significantly increasing profits.

Using the Fairy Ring code DKP, you can teleport directly to the fishing spot, where you can AFK for 1-2 minutes per inventory. The Fish Barrel makes banking much less frequent. Over time, you can expect to make upwards of 400-600K GP per hour, with my haul reaching 70,000 Karambwans, netting me 28M GP.

4. Blood Rune Crafting (77 Runecrafting Required)

Runecrafting Blood Runes is one of the best AFK money-making methods once you unlock it at 77 Runecrafting. Wearing the Raiment of the Eye Outfit gives you a 60% bonus in runes crafted, significantly boosting your profits.

The process involves mining dense essence at the Arceuus Mine, chiseling it into fragments, and then crafting them into Blood Runes at the Blood Altar. The AFK portion comes from the long stretches of mining and chiseling, allowing you to take a break or work on something else while earning 300-400K GP per hour. The addition of Blood Essence increases your rune output, further enhancing profits.

5. Brutal Black Dragons (77 Slayer Required)

For a more engaging yet still AFKable experience, Brutal Black Dragons are a solid option. You’ll need a 77 Slayer, and I recommend bringing the Dragon Hunter Crossbow, Ranging Potion, and Extended Super Anti-Fire for this method.

The AFK component comes from the fact that these dragons can be safespotted, allowing you to shoot them down from a distance without much interaction. They drop valuable Dragon Bones and Black Dragonhide, contributing to a healthy 1M+ GP per hour. While not fully AFK, once you get into a rhythm, it’s easy to keep farming them with little input.

6. Amethyst Mining (92 Mining Required)

For those with high Mining, Amethyst offers a very relaxed AFK method. With 92 Mining, you can head over to the Mining Guild and mine Amethyst Crystals. While the process is slow, it requires minimal attention, making it a great background activity.

An entire inventory can take around 15-20 minutes to mine, and you’ll earn around 100-120K GP per inventory. Expect to bring in 300-400K GP per hour, with the bonus of receiving around 30K Mining XP per hour as well.

7. Redwood Trees (90 Woodcutting Required)

If you’re looking to AFK while gaining Woodcutting XP and earning some GP, Redwood Trees is a great option. You’ll need 90 Woodcutting, and it’s recommended to use the Lumberjack Outfit with a Dragon Axe for optimal results.

Redwood Trees are located in the Woodcutting Guild, where you can chop for long stretches without needing to bank frequently. While this method doesn’t make as much GP as others (around 200-300K GP per hour), it’s incredibly AFK, allowing you to make steady progress towards 99 Woodcutting.

8. Smithing Cannonballs (35 Smithing Required)

Cannonball Smithing is a classic AFK method that requires 35 Smithing. While it’s not the fastest way to make money, the process is very low-effort. All you need is a full inventory of Steel Bars and a Double Ammo Mold, which can be obtained from the Giants’ Foundry Minigame.

Simply smelt the Steel Bars into Cannonballs at an anvil, preferably the one in Edgeville due to its proximity to the bank. With each inventory, you can turn 14K worth of Steel Bars into 24K GP, providing an easy 300-400K GP per hour with minimal effort.

9. Fletching (55 Fletching Required)

Fletching is another simple AFK money-maker. Using Maple Logs to create Maple Longbows (u) is highly profitable. You can acquire Maple Logs from Miscellania if you’ve completed the Throne of Miscellania quest.

Fletching Maple Longbows is a simple process that turns 405 GP per inventory into 2.6K GP. While not the fastest way to earn GP, the XP gain and the low attention required make it an excellent option for those looking to passively level up their Fletching.

10. Cooking Karambwans (65 Cooking Required)

Finally, we have Cooking Karambwans, a highly profitable and AFK-friendly activity. With 65 Cooking, you can cook Karambwans in bulk, gaining XP while making a profit. Cooking at the Myths’ Guild or the Rogues’ Den allows you to bank quickly, speeding up the process.

In about 45 seconds, you can cook an inventory of Karambwans, turning 11.2K GP into 15-20K GP, while also gaining valuable cooking XP. This method is one of the fastest ways to reach 99 Cooking with minimal input.

And there you have it! These are my top 10 AFK money-making methods for 2024 in Old School RuneScape. Whether you’re busy with school, work, or just multitasking while playing on your main, these methods are a great way to passively earn some GP.

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