Combat is essential for RuneScape gold progressing in OSRS, especially as many quests and skilling opportunities are locked behind combat requirements.
Where to Train:
Chickens & Cows (Lumbridge) – Chickens drop feathers (useful for Fletching and Fishing), while cows drop cowhides (great for Crafting) and bones for Prayer.
Goblins (Goblin Village or Lumbridge) – Easy targets that drop coins, gear, and bones.
Stronghold of Security – A fantastic early-game location. Offers free combat experience, gold (10,000 coins), and safe training zones.
Use bones from slain creatures to train Prayer—bury them or save them for use on a Gilded Altar in your player-owned house.
Efficient Skilling: Your Lifeline as an Ironman
Unlike regular accounts, Ironman players must rely heavily on skilling for gear, supplies, and quest access. Here's how to make the most of it.
Crafting
Start by tanning cowhides and crafting leather armor. Crafting is critical for creating ranged gear and amulets later on.
Smithing
Use ores you've mined to smith armor and weapons. Iron gear will carry you through many early combat levels. Focus on iron bars and platebodies for quick XP gains.
Cooking
You'll need a large supply of food to survive combat encounters. Cooking lets you turn raw fish into healing items. Train both Fishing and Cooking in tandem for maximum efficienc
Agility
Unlocking shortcuts early can save hours later. Train Agility through cheap OSRS GP courses like the Gnome Stronghold to build stamina and access important paths.
