Old School RuneScape Farming: From Seed to 99 and Everything In Between
So, you want to farm in Old School RuneScape? Good choice! Farming is different from combat skills. You won’t slay goblins or dragons. You have seeds and, uh, manure. You want to know how long it takes to level. Maybe grab a skillcape too. Don’t worry, we got you.
Farming Training Time: Patience is a Virtue (and a Necessity)
Let’s get straight to it. How long will you tend to digital crops to hit your goals? The answer is, it depends. But we can give estimates.
Reaching Level 99 Farming: The Long Haul
Going for level 99 Farming? It’s a marathon, not a sprint. Don’t worry; it’s not as slow as *Slayer*. With dedication and tree runs, expect around 3 to 4 months to reach 99 Farming. “Tree runs?” you ask. Ah, we’ll cover that. It’s daily farming, checking on trees to optimize your XP.
The Grind to 83 Farming: A Decent Milestone
You may wonder, “How long for level 83?” Good question! Level 83 is key, unlocking useful tools. The exact time isn’t recorded (or easily found), but it’s less than the 3-4 months for 99. Think a month or two of dedicated tree runs, depending on focus and those distracting squirrels.
Tithe Farm Green Log Time: Completionist Corner
Completionists, you may ask, “How long for Tithe Farm Green Log?” Ah, Tithe Farm. It’s a mini-game where you water crops for points. The exact time to get a Green Log is unclear, tied to RNG. You may need luck with drops. Prepare for grinding. Snacks help.
The 1-99 Farming Journey: From Sprout to Sequoia
For beginners, “Time to get from 1-99?” We talked 99 already – 3-4 months of dedicated running. Early levels pass quickly. Most of the time is spent in slower later levels. Remember, every seed planted gets you closer to that glorious 99.
1 to 70 Farming: Getting Your Roots Down
Lastly, “Time to hit 1-70?” Level 70 is a nice mid-goal. It unlocks useful trees and herbs, and it’s faster than aiming for 99. You can hit 1-70 in weeks of consistent tree runs, maybe quicker if focused. It’s a great early goal.
Fastest Farming XP Methods: Maximizing Your Gains
You know the timing; now let’s discuss how to train Farming efficiently.
Tree Runs: The Bread and Butter of Fast Farming XP
If you want quick levels, tree runs are key. These are the best way to gain Farming experience. The plan is simple: plant high-tier tree, fruit, and hardwood saplings. Don’t forget special trees like calquat and redwood. Plant them, then do other tasks while they grow. Come back later to repeat. Perfect for busy players.
Tithe Farm: Active Farming Fun (Sort Of)
For an active option, try Tithe Farm. It’s not the absolute fastest XP, but engaging and decent. Plant, water, and harvest crops for points, then exchange them for XP. Expect around 110 points per hour, taking about 19 minutes for 100 fruits. At level 54 with Bologano seeds, expect 65,000 XP per hour. Level 74 with Logavano can get you around 100,000 XP per hour. Good for something you have to actually do.
Yew Trees: A Classic Choice
For a classic tree run option, Yew trees deliver. Planting one gives you 81 Farming experience. When checking a healthy Yew? You’ll get 7,069.9 Farming experience. Yews are slower than higher-tier trees but serve as good stepping stones.
Herb Patches: Snapdragons and Ranarrs and Snape Grass, Oh My!
Herbs matter for players who mix potions. Snapdragons and Ranarr herbs grow in 80 minutes, with four 20-minute stages. Snape grass grows quicker at 70 minutes, with seven stages of 10 minutes each. Incorporate herb runs into your tree runs for extra variety.
Celastrus Trees: The Long Wait
Celastrus trees grow slowly, taking 800 minutes (13.33 hours). They aren’t the best for quick leveling but offer decent XP for those wanting a more passive path.
Seedicide: Turning Seed Drops into XP
If you like passive XP while fighting monsters, Seedicide is useful. This item destroys seed drops and converts them into Farming XP. At lower levels (around level 7), expect 20,000 XP per hour. Boost that to level 74, and it can give you 250,000 XP per hour. Easy bonus!
Crops: Pumpkins for Peak Performance (XP-wise)
If you want highest XP per hour from crops, go for Pumpkins. Yes, those giant orange fruits provide the best rates of any crop, great for crop farming enthusiasts.
Farming Gear and Goodies: Tools of the Trade
No farmer is complete without gear. Here are some items that can enhance your farming experience.
Farmer’s Outfit: Fashionable and Functional (Sort Of)
The Farmer’s Outfit is ideal for any agriculturalist. Each piece grants a small XP bonus, with the straw hat giving a 0.4% bonus. However, grinding for the full outfit might take longer than the bonus provides, especially aiming for 99 or 200 million XP. Since farming has waiting periods, you can work on it between runs. Fashion and function, somewhat.
Gricoller’s Can: Hydration Hero
If you love Tithe Farm, Gricoller’s can is essential. This can is like a CamelBak for OSRS farmers, holding enough water for 333 Tithe Farm fruits. Less trips needed means more time to grow crops – it’s beneficial.
Compost Considerations: Ultra or Not Ultra?
Compost helps boost crop yields. When it comes to trees and fruit trees though, ultracompost is overkill if using gardeners. It doesn’t increase yields in those patches, so save your ultracompost where it matters.
for other crops where it *does* make a difference.
Seed Box: Inventory Savior
The Seed Box helps any adventurer with too many seeds. It shines during Slayer tasks or bossing. Seed drops occur often. The Seed Box keeps your inventory tidy by storing seeds in one box. No more juggling different seed types.
Beyond Farming: A Quick Look at Other Skills
Let’s shift gears and explore other skill training methods in OSRS. There are many options to level up.
Fastest Mining XP: Iron Will (and Iron Ore)
Want fast Mining levels? Mine iron ore from level 15 to 45. After that, use granite mining for faster results, if you can click fast. Iron mining is easier and still quick at higher levels. It remains a solid choice.
Fastest Woodcutting XP: Tick-Perfect Teaks
For speedy Woodcutting, 1.5-tick woodcutting on Fossil Island is the fastest method. It’s intense and requires many clicks. But it offers lightning speed rewards for skilled players.
Fastest Smithing XP: Blast Furnace Bonanza
Smelting gold bars at the Blast Furnace provides the fastest Smithing training method starting at level 40. It’s hot and noisy. But it’s also efficient for those advancing in Smithing.
Fastest Firemaking XP: Maple Mayhem (or Bonfire Bliss)
Want to gain levels in Firemaking? Use maple logs until level 99. This way, you can gain 300,000 XP per hour. Alternatively, you could use bonfires to increase your XP rates.
OSRS General Knowledge Nuggets: Fun Facts and Figures
Let’s finish with OSRS trivia for fun.
99 Skill Rarity: Runecrafting Remains the Realm’s Riddle
Which skillcapes are the rarest? Runecrafting has the lowest count of 99s, with only 93,644 players reaching level 99. Strength is popular, with 613,556 players boasting their 99 Strength capes. Cooking, Firemaking, and Hunter have lower numbers compared to combat skills.
200m XP Speed Record: Necromancy’s New Reign
In the race to 200 million XP, Necromancy is the new champion. Players reached 200m XP in under 5 days after the skill’s release. That is incredibly fast.
XP Per Hour Extremes: From Lightning Fast to Leisurely Laps
XP rates in OSRS vary widely. Skills like Cooking and Fletching can hit over 800,000 XP per hour. Slower skills like Slayer, Runecrafting, and Agility max out at 20,000–75,000 XP per hour. Patience matters for some skills.
Profitability Pinnacle: Runecrafting Riches
To make GP while training, runecrafting is a top choice. It can earn you up to 2.6 million GP per hour while granting 48k Runecrafting XP. You can enjoy both gains!
Costly Construction: Wallet-Wrecking Wonders
On the other end, Construction costs a lot to train in OSRS. Building your ideal POH is expensive.
Maxed Player Milestone: A Growing Elite
As of April 1, 2024, 46,352 players reached level 99 in *all* skills. That takes dedication and many hours in RuneScape.
Slowest Skill Showdown: Slayer’s Slow and Steady Stroll
The slowest skill to reach 99 is Slayer! It takes at least 170 hours with good combat stats and efficient training. Runecrafting may be rare at 99, but Slayer is the real time commitment. So gear up for long monster battles.
Your guide to Farming times, methods, and OSRS trivia has arrived. Now plant seeds, may your crops thrive, and your XP flow!
