OSRS Gold Farming: Best Moneymaking Methods Compared

Every OSRS player wants to know: what's the best way to make gold? The answer depends on your stats, gear, and risk tolerance. This guide compares the top methods so you can choose what's right for you. ## Comparison Table Method | GP/hr | Requirements | Risk | AFK? Phosani's Nightmare: 5M-6M | 90+ combat, practice | Low-Med | No Nex (Team): 3M-8M split | 90+ combat, gear 500M+ | Low | No Vorkath: 3M-4M | DS2, 80+ range | None | Semi Zulrah: 2.5M-3.5M | 75+ mage/range | None | No CoX (Solo): 2M-5M | 90+ combat | None | No TOA (Expert): 3M-5M | 85+ combat, fang | None | No Herb Runs: 600K-1M | 38+ farming | None | Yes Birdhouse Runs: 200K-400K | 5+ hunter | None | Yes Blast Furnace: 600K-800K | 60+ smithing | None | Yes Gargoyles: 500K-700K | 75 slayer | None | Yes ## AFK Profit (Minimal Attention) ### Nightmare Zone GP: 200K-400K/hr, Requirement: 70+ combat, Duration: 20 min AFK ### Splashing + Alching GP: Varies (alch profit), Requirement: 55+ magic, Duration: 6 hr AFK ### Fishing Sacred Eels GP: 200K-400K/hr, Requirement: 80+ fishing, Duration: 5 min AFK ## Active Profit (Maximum GP) ### Phosani's Nightmare - 5M-6M/hr The best consistent money maker outside of raids. ### Nex Mass - 3M-8M/hr (split) With a team of 7-8 players, Nex kills take 3-5 minutes. Torva pieces are 500M+ each. ## Passive Profit (While Skilling) ### Herb Runs Ranarr/Snapdragon/Toadflax. Ultracompost + Magic Secateurs. 5 min every 80 min = 100K+ per run. ### Birdhouse Runs 2 min every 50 min. 60K+ per run in seeds/nests. ### Kingdom of Miscellania 75K/day for 1.5M investment. Max favour = best returns. ## Which Method Should You Choose? - Starting out? -> Herb runs + Birdhouse runs - Low level? -> Slayer + GE flipping - Mid level? -> Vorkath or Barrows - High level? -> Nightmare, Nex, or Raids - AFK? -> NMZ, Eels, Blast Furnace - Max GP? -> Phosani's or Nex splits

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