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Iron Man Guide for OSRS Beginners

Mar 26, 2025

Early Iron Man Guide for Old School RuneScape

Introduction

  • Guide aimed at new Iron Man players or those unsure of next steps.
  • Avoid early burnout by setting achievable goals.
  • Decide between playing efficiently or for fun.

Setting Goals

  • Set attainable goals like:
    • 43 Prayer
    • 55 Magic
    • Obtaining Graceful outfit
  • Avoid goals that are too far out of reach.

Playing Efficiently vs. For Fun

  • Efficient play involves following comprehensive step-by-step guides like the Osiris guide.
  • Playing for fun means exploring the game without strict adherence to efficiency, enjoying the process.

Starting Activities

  • Mini Games:
    • Guardians of the Rift:
      • Requires "Temple of the Eye" quest.
      • Provides runes for early magic training and law runes for teleporting.
    • Temporos (Fishing Mini Game):
      • Requires 35 Fishing.
      • Provides early food and cash.
    • Wintertodt:
      • Requires 50 Firemaking and some food.
      • Useful for early cash and Firemaking XP.

Early Game Strategies

  • Cash Flow:
    • Ensure you have enough money for early game by participating in mini games.
    • Complete "Gertrude's Cat" for a kitten and trade for death runes.
  • Prayer Training:
    • Complete quests for Prayer XP or kill Blue Dragons for bones.
    • Alternatively, use Ensouled Heads for Prayer training.

Questing

  • Aim to complete "Recipe for Disaster" for Barrows Gloves.
  • Complete "Fairytale Part I" for Fairy Rings.
  • Gather Nature Runes from Tree Spirits for 55 Magic and High Alchemy.
  • Sell items in West Ardougne General Store for better profits.

Skills and Leveling

  • Agility:
    • Important for quests and weight reduction.
    • Aim for 70 Agility and full Graceful outfit.
    • Use quests like "Tourist Trap" and "The Grand Tree" for early levels.
  • Fossil Island Benefits:
    • "Bone Voyage" quest unlocks Birdhouse Runs and Seaweed Farming.
    • Birdhouse Runs provide Hunter XP and nests, useful for Herblore.
    • Seaweed Farming aids in crafting.

Soul Wars and Crafting

  • Soul Wars Mini Game:
    • Recommended for cash and bolt supplies.
    • Join Clan chats for boosting.
  • Crafting Methods:
    • Mine Shooting Stars for star fragments and Gem Bags.
    • Provides crafting XP from cutting gems.

Progressing to Midgame

  • Slayer and Combat:
    • Aim for 58 Slayer to unlock Black Mask from Cave Horrors.
    • Midgame involves Slayer and combat grinds.

Conclusion

  • Focus on having fun while playing.
  • Balance efficiency with enjoyment.
  • Guides are based on personal experience and preferences.

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