RuneScape is a game filled with numerous money-making methods, some well-known and others obscure, but all capable of raking in significant OSRS gold if done right. Over the past five years, we’ve tracked these methods, cataloging everything from quirky, offbeat strategies to the ones that push the boundaries of what’s considered “legal” in-game. Today, we dive into some of these unusual methods that can make you a serious GP while offering a fresh spin on traditional money-making.
Whether you’re looking for low-effort, high-reward methods or something that might make you question the game’s ethics, we’ve got you covered. We’ve also revamped our “Unusual Money-Making Leaderboard,” providing you with real-time GP values of items and current profitability estimates, ensuring you’re up to date on how much you can earn from each method today.
1. Selling Beer to a Child: The Waterbirth Island Shortcut
A few years ago, an unusual method emerged on Waterbirth Island involving selling alcohol to a child named Aaladin. While it may seem odd (and borderline illegal in the real world), it’s surprisingly profitable in OSRS.
Previously, the method required players to buy kegs of beer from Thor in the Relic Long Haul and trek to Aaladin’s location via a long, tedious route. You would have to run through the Waterbirth Island dungeon, cross obstacles, and use a pet rock to access the area before finally getting to the child to sell your beer.
However, recent updates to the game have streamlined this process significantly. A shortcut now allows players to climb directly to Aaladin’s location, bypassing the whole dungeon ordeal. Additionally, using the Lunar Spellbook’s Waterbirth Island teleport and Fenic SE boots grants unlimited teleports to Relica, making this method even more efficient.
Starting with 50k, I bought 20 kegs of beer from Thor for 325 GP each (or 9.6k after hopping worlds) and teleported to Waterbirth Island. There, Aaladin buys each keg for 700 GP, making a profit of 7,881 GP per inventory. After just one hour, I made around 506k in profit, proving that this method—though odd—is highly profitable. No other players are involved, and it’s entirely GP-based, which makes it an excellent money-making strategy for both regular accounts and Ironmen.
2. Repairing and Selling Broken Blood Moon Armor
The addition of new lunar-themed items in the game, such as the Blood Moon and Blue Moon armor, introduced a unique way of making money. These pieces of armor degrade over time, turning into broken versions that can be repaired for a fee. Instead of paying Bob in Lumbridge or Dunston in Birthorp to fix them, which would cost a hefty 1.5 million GP, players have discovered a more profitable alternative: repairing the armor at the player-owned house (POH).
With a high enough Smithing level, repairing these pieces yourself at the POH armor stand gives you a significant discount on repair costs—saving you anywhere from 675k to 742k per piece if you have 90 or 99 Smithing, respectively. After purchasing broken Blood Moon armor, you’ll need to keep an eye on market trends to ensure you’re not losing money after repairs. Some days the margins may be tight, while other days, the profit is substantial.
For instance, on day one, I purchased 33 broken Blood Moon armor pieces for 75.9 million GP, repaired them for 2.7 million GP, and resold them for 107.7 million GP, earning a total profit of 4.6 million GP. On day two, with the same strategy, I earned 3.28 million GP, showing that, with patience and market awareness, this method can consistently yield impressive returns.
3. Hunter Kit Spell and the Huntsman Kit: The Wilderness Method
The addition of the Huntsman kit has opened up new ways to make money, especially in the wilderness. While this method may seem like an odd choice for profit-making, it’s one of the most zero-risk methods available.
The Hunter kit spell, unlocked on the Lunar Spellbook, allows players to generate a variety of items such as noose wands, butterfly nets, bird snares, rabbit snares, teasing sticks, unlit torches, box traps, and most notably, impling jars. The key item here is the impling jar, which often sells for a high price on the Grand Exchange.
To make this method work, you need to be in the Wilderness near the Fountain of Rune, which provides unlimited runes for casting the Hunter kit spell. This eliminates the need to carry extra runes, making the method more efficient. Once you cast the spell, items are stored in the untradeable Huntsman kit. By using the kit’s “deposit all” function, you can rapidly store the generated items and continue casting.
After an hour of casting the spell 982 times, I collected enough items to earn a total profit of 1.14 million GP. This method is perfect for rebuilding your bank or completing a high-reward challenge without the risk of losing your items. It’s a fun and surprisingly lucrative strategy, generating over 1 million GP an hour in profits.
4. Hop and Shop: Natas Crafting Supply Shop
If you’ve ever wanted a simple yet effective money-making method that requires no combat or complex tasks, the “hop and shop” method might be your best option. This strategy involves buying items from shops that restock quickly and then selling them at a profit on the Grand Exchange. One such shop is the Natas Crafting Supply shop, located on the island of Natas.
At this shop, you can purchase a variety of items—hammers, needles, thread, balls of wool, knives, and bronze axes—at incredibly low prices. The best part? These items sell in high volume, making them quick to sell on the Grand Exchange. For example, hammers, needles, and thread are sold for 1 GP each, while balls of wool are sold for 2 GP, knives for 6 GP, and bronze axes for 16 GP.
The process involves buying out the shop, hopping worlds, and repeating the process. The shop restocks its inventory every 6 seconds, so you can buy large quantities of items in a short amount of time. After spending an hour buying and selling items, I was able to make a profit of 983k. This method requires minimal effort and is an excellent option for both new and experienced players looking to make quick, passive cheap RuneScape gold.
Conclusion
OSRS is a treasure trove of unconventional ways to make money, and these unusual methods prove that you don’t always have to grind for hours at bosses or farms to see significant returns. From selling beer to a child (with a shocking profit margin) to buying and repairing broken Blood Moon armor, there’s no shortage of opportunities to increase your bank balance.
With the right strategy and a little bit of patience, you can take advantage of these hidden gems to maximize your GP per hour. Whether you’re an Ironman or a regular OSRS Accounts, these methods offer high profits with minimal player involvement. So, why not step outside the box and try something different the next time you’re looking to make some easy GP?
