Skill Guide

OSRS Crafting Guide 1-99 — Battlestaves, D'hide Bodies, Profitable Methods

Master Crafting with proven training methods: daily battlestaves for profit, dragonhide bodies for fast XP, gem cutting for profit, and air orb running. Learn the most cost-efficient and profitable paths to 99 Crafting.

Time to 99
20-40hrs

With dragonhide bodies

XP Rates
300-450k/hr

Black d'hide bodies

Cost to 99
30-50M GP

Dragonhide method

Difficulty
Intermediate

Simple but expensive

Crafting Training Methods — Level by Level

Level 1-20: Leather items OR Quests
Leather (cows) or quest XP
Break-even OR Free
XP Rate: 15-30k/hr

Do Elemental Workshop I (quest) for 5k XP. Make leather gloves/boots to 20. Very fast to skip.

Level 20-54: Cut Sapphires/Emeralds
Uncut sapphires (15 XP) or emeralds (17.5 XP)
~500k to 54
XP Rate: 40-60k/hr

Profitable at times. Check GE prices. Slow but cheap. Can do gold jewelry instead if preferred.

Level 54-99: Battlestaves (Daily)
Buy from Zaff (Varrock)
100-300k profit/day
XP Rate: 1-2 min/day

Buy 15-120 battlestaves daily from Zaff based on Varrock diary. Craft air orbs + attach = 300k+ profit.

Level 63-99: Green/Blue/Red/Black D'hide Bodies
3 dragonhides per body
3-10 GP/XP (~50M to 99)
XP Rate: 300-450k/hr

Standard method. Green 63-71 (186 XP), Blue 71-77 (210 XP), Red 77-84 (234 XP), Black 84-99 (258 XP).

Level 66-99: Unpowered Orb to Air Orbs
Molten glass + cosmic runes
Profitable (~1M/hr profit)
XP Rate: 50-70k/hr

Make unpowered orbs (66), charge at Air Obelisk (air orbs 66 Magic). Attach to battlestaves for profit.

Level 75-99: Cut Zenyte (Expensive)
Uncut zenyte (200 XP each)
~200M to 99
XP Rate: 120-150k/hr

Very expensive. Only for wealthy players. Cutting zenytes is slow but good profit if you make jewelry after.

Profitable Crafting Methods

Crafting can be profitable with the right methods. These methods offer decent XP while making money:

Battlestaves Daily (Zaff)
100-300k/day
Level: 54Time: 2-5 min/day

Buy 15-120 battlestaves from Zaff in Varrock (based on diary tier). Craft air orbs at Air Obelisk, attach to battlestaves, sell on GE. Requires 66 Magic for Air Orb. Varrock Elite = 120 staves/day = 300k+ profit.

Cutting Diamonds/Dragonstones
100-300k/hr
Level: 55Time: Continuous

Cut diamonds (55 Crafting, 107.5 XP) or dragonstones (55, 137.5 XP). Profit margins fluctuate. Check GE prices before buying bulk. Can be profitable 50-200 GP per gem.

Tan Dragonhide (Make Leather)
200-500k/hr
Level: 1Time: Continuous

Use Tan Leather spell (Lunar, 78 Magic) or portable crafter to tan green/blue/red/black dragonhides. Profit from green dhide leather is ~200-300 GP each. Fast money with minimal crafting requirement.

Stringing Amulets (Gold Jewelry)
100-200k/hr
Level: 80Time: Continuous

String gold amulets (requires ball of wool). Check margins on diamond/dragonstone amulets (u). Often break-even or small profit while training.

Essential Crafting Milestones

40

Elemental Workshop I completion

Skip to 20+ Crafting with quest XP

46

Lunar Diplomacy (Tan Leather spell)

78 Magic: Tan leather spell for profit

54

Battlestaves from Zaff

100-300k daily profit (with Varrock diary)

63

Green D'hide Body

Standard training to 99 begins (186 XP each)

66

Unpowered Orb + Air Orbs

Profitable orb running for battlestaves

71

Blue D'hide Body

Better XP (210 each), upgrade from green

77

Red D'hide Body

Good XP (234 each), common 77-84 method

84

Black D'hide Body

Best XP (258 each), use 84-99

93

Amethyst crafting

Craft amethyst for profit (Mining + Crafting)

Pro Crafting Tips
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Daily Battlestaves: Buy from Zaff in Varrock daily (up to 120 with Elite diary). Craft air orbs, attach to staves, sell for 100-300k profit/day.

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Portable Crafter: Use portable crafter for faster banking when making dragonhide bodies. Saves time on long training sessions.

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Check GE Prices: Dragonhide and gem prices fluctuate daily. Always check margins before buying bulk supplies. Profit estimates can vary significantly - what's profitable today may not be tomorrow.

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Quest for Early XP: Elemental Workshop I (20 Crafting), Tears of Guthix (weekly XP), and other quest rewards save money and time at low levels.

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Varrock Diary: Complete Varrock diary tiers to unlock more battlestaves from Zaff (Easy 15, Medium 30, Hard 60, Elite 120). Elite = 300k+ daily profit.

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Bank Presets: Set up bank presets for dragonhide bodies (14 green/blue/red/black dragonhides, needle, thread). Speeds up training significantly.

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AFK Options: Cutting gems is very AFK and can be profitable. Slower XP but good for mobile or watching streams.

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Mobile Banking: Crafting dragonhide bodies is perfect for mobile training. Simple one-click action with frequent banking.

Recommended 1-99 Training Path

1-20

Leather Items OR Elemental Workshop I

Make leather gloves/boots from cowhide (tan at Al Kharid). Or do Elemental Workshop I quest for 5k XP (instant 20). Takes 30-60 minutes. Quest route is faster.

20-54

Cut Sapphires/Emeralds (Budget) OR Gold Jewelry (Fast)

Budget: Cut sapphires (50 XP, 15 XP each) or emeralds (50 XP, 17.5 XP each). Slow but cheap (~500k to 54).Fast: Make gold jewelry (sapphire necklaces level 22, 55 XP each). Faster but costs ~2M to 54.

54+

Daily Battlestaves from Zaff (Profit Method)

Buy 15-120 battlestaves/day from Zaff in Varrock (based on diary). Craft air orbs at Air Obelisk (66 Magic), attach to staves, sell on GE. 100-300k profit/day for 2-5 minutes work. Do this daily from 54-99 for passive income.

63-99

Dragonhide Bodies (Standard Method)

63-71: Green d'hide bodies (186 XP, 3 green dragonhide each). ~300k XP/hr, 3-5 GP/XP.
71-77: Blue d'hide bodies (210 XP, 3 blue dragonhide each). ~350k XP/hr, 4-6 GP/XP.
77-84: Red d'hide bodies (234 XP, 3 red dragonhide each). ~400k XP/hr, 5-7 GP/XP.
84-99: Black d'hide bodies (258 XP, 3 black dragonhide each). ~450k XP/hr, 6-10 GP/XP.
Total cost 63-99: ~30-50M GP. This is the standard fast method used by most players.

66+

Air Orbs (Profitable Alternative)

Make unpowered orbs (molten glass), charge at Air Obelisk (66 Crafting + 66 Magic). Sell air orbs or attach to battlestaves.50-70k XP/hr, 500k-1M profit/hr. Slower than dragonhide but makes money. Good for ironmen or low-budget players.

Complete OSRS Crafting Guide for 1-99

Crafting is one of OSRS's most versatile skills, offering both fast training methods and profitable alternatives. Whether you want to rush 99 with dragonhide bodies or make steady profit with daily battlestaves and gem cutting, this guide covers all proven methods used by efficient players in 2026.

Why Train Crafting?

Crafting is essential for several reasons: (1) Slayer rings (75 Crafting) provide unlimited teleports to slayer locations, saving massive time; (2) Zenyte jewelry (98 Crafting) includes anguish and tormented bracelet, BiS gear for ranged and magic; (3) Achievement diary requirements (85 for Karamja Elite); (4) Daily profit from battlestaves (100-300k/day with Varrock diary); (5) Gem cutting profitfor passive income.

Dragonhide Bodies: The Standard Method

Dragonhide bodies are the most popular training method from 63-99. You craft bodies from 3 pieces of dragonhide leather (tanned hides) using needle and thread. Green d'hide bodies (63-71) give 186 XP and ~300k XP/hr.Blue (71-77) gives 210 XP and ~350k XP/hr. Red (77-84) gives 234 XP and ~400k XP/hr.Black (84-99) gives 258 XP and ~450k XP/hr. Total cost from 63-99 is 30-50M GP depending on GE prices. This method is click-intensive but very fast.

Battlestaves: Daily Profit Method

Starting at 54 Crafting, you can buy battlestaves from Zaff in Varrock daily. The number you can buy increases with Varrock diary completion: 15 (base), 30 (Easy), 60 (Medium), 120 (Hard), 120 (Elite). Buy battlestaves for ~7k each, craft air orbs at the Air Obelisk (requires 66 Magic), attach orbs to staves, and sell air battlestaves for ~9-10k each.Profit is 100k/day (15 staves) to 300k+/day (120 staves with Elite). Takes 2-5 minutes per day. This is one of the best daily activities in OSRS.

Profitable Alternatives: Gem Cutting and Orb Running

If you prefer making money while training, gem cutting is a viable option. Cutting diamonds (55 Crafting, 107.5 XP each) and dragonstones (55, 137.5 XP) can be profitable (50-200 GP/gem) depending on market prices. It's slower XP (50-100k/hr) but very AFK and mobile-friendly. Air orb running (66 Crafting + 66 Magic) involves making unpowered orbs and charging them at the Air Obelisk. This gives 50-70k XP/hr and 500k-1M profit/hr. Slower than dragonhide but great for ironmen or players on a budget.

Early Levels: Quests vs Manual Training

For levels 1-20, the fastest method is completing Elemental Workshop I quest, which gives 5k Crafting XP (instant level 20). If you prefer training manually, make leather gloves or boots from cowhide (tan at Al Kharid tanner). This costs ~100k to level 20 and takes 30-60 minutes. From 20-54, you can cut sapphires/emeralds for budget training (~500k to 54) or make gold jewelry for faster XP (~2M to 54). Most players do quests for early XP to save money.

Cost-Efficient vs Fast Training

Cost-efficient path: Quests (1-20), gem cutting (20-63), air orb running (66-99). Total cost ~5-10M GP but takes 40-60 hours. Fast path: Quests (1-20), gold jewelry (20-54), dragonhide bodies (63-99). Total cost ~40-60M GP but only takes 20-40 hours. Most players choose the fast path and supplement costs with daily battlestaves for profit.

Essential Milestones

Key levels to target: 54 for battlestaves (daily profit), 63 for green d'hide bodies(fast training begins), 66 for air orbs (profitable method), 75 for slayer rings (teleports),84 for black d'hide bodies (best XP), 85 for Karamja Elite diary, 93 for amethyst crafting (bolt tips for ranged), and 98 for zenyte jewelry (BiS gear). Most players prioritize 75 for slayer rings as it saves significant time during slayer training.

Related Tools

Calculate your XP and costs with our Skill Calculator. Track your progress with Player Lookup. Check dragonhide and gem prices at GE Tracker.