OSRS Hunter Guide 1-99 — Chinchompas & Birdhouses
Complete Hunter training guide with the most profitable methods: Red chinchompas, herbiboar, black salamanders, and birdhouses. Learn efficient 1-99 training with maximum profit potential.
Varies by efficiency
With profitable methods
Black chinchompas
Black chinchompas
This video covers all major Hunter training methods, from bird snaring to chinchompas, with tips for maximizing XP rates and profit. Perfect for both beginners and experienced players.
Hunter Training Methods 1-99
Complete the quiz in Varrock Museum for 1,000 XP instantly to level 9.
Passive method. Set up bird houses on Fossil Island and collect every 50 minutes. Most efficient long-term training.
Train Hunter and Fishing simultaneously. Requires level 47 Fishing. Most efficient if training both skills.
Tracking method. Use ring of pursuit to reveal tracks instantly. Fast progression to level 15.
Bird snaring combined with copper longtails. Set up multiple traps for higher XP rates.
Butterfly netting in Rellekka or Farming Guild. Mark spawn tiles and use minimenu for efficiency.
Box trapping in Locus Oasis. Use fairy ring code A•J•P for quick access.
Rent falcon for 500 coins. Focus on spotted kebbit spawns in south-eastern area.
Tracking in Piscatoris Hunter area. Use stamina potions and weight-reducing gear.
Complete tasks assigned by Guild hunters. Expert and Master rumours for best XP rates.
Most profitable method. Use Wilderness agility shortcuts and tick manipulation for best rates.
Track and harvest herbiboar on Fossil Island. Requires 31 Herblore. High profit with magic secateurs.
Most Profitable Hunter Items
These items offer the highest GP per hour. Focus on these for maximum profit while training.
Highest GP/hr in the game, requires tick manipulation.
Very profitable, good XP rates.
Combine with Herblore for maximum profit.
Expensive setup but good returns.
Passive income while training other skills.
Good profit with decent XP.
Hunter Unlocks & Requirements
Bird Snaring
Basic bird hunting with snares
Box Trapping
Trap small mammals
Net Trapping
Catch lizards and salamanders
Falconry
Hunt with falcons
Tracking
Track and catch creatures
Deadfall Trapping
Advanced trapping method
Pitfall Trapping
Build pit traps
Red Chinchompas
Most profitable creatures
Herbiboar
Herblore-integrated hunting
Black Chinchompas
Ultimate profit method
Bird houses are essential: Set up bird houses early and maintain them throughout your training for steady passive XP
Chinchompas are king: Red and black chinchompas offer the highest GP/hr in the game
Hunters' Rumours for speed: Expert and Master rumours provide the fastest XP rates at higher levels
Herbiboar synergy: Combine with Herblore for maximum profit and XP
Multiple traps: Set up multiple traps at once for higher XP rates (unlocks at levels 20, 40, 60, 80)
Falconry efficiency: Focus on kebbit spawns in south-eastern area for best rates
Bank presets: Use bank presets for quick trap setup and banking
Tick manipulation: Use tick manipulation with black chinchompas for maximum XP rates
Early Game (1-29)
Start with the Natural History Quiz for instant level 9. Then focus on bird house trapping for passive XP while training other skills. Feldip weasels and ruby harvests provide good active training to level 29. This foundation teaches you all the basic hunting mechanics.
Mid Game (29-63)
Sapphire glacialis and falconry offer fast progression. Razor-backed kebbits provide excellent XP rates. At level 53, unlock chinchompas for your first profitable hunting method. Continue bird house trapping for steady passive XP throughout this phase.
End Game (63-99)
Red chinchompas offer incredible profit while training. Hunters' Rumours provide the fastest XP rates at higher levels. Black chinchompas at level 87 offer maximum profit potential. Herbiboar combines Hunter with Herblore for synergistic training. Focus on whichever maximizes your goals.
Essential Materials
- •Bird snares: Buy from hunter stores or craft with logs
- •Box traps: Buy from hunter stores
- •Net traps: Buy from hunter stores
- •Noose wand: Buy from hunter stores
Quest Requirements
- •Bone Voyage: Required for Fossil Island access (bird houses, drift net fishing)
- •Eagles' Peak: Required for chinchompa hunting
- •Priest in Peril: Required for Feldip weasel access
- •Jungle Potion: Required for Karamja access (tropical wagtails)
- •Children of the Sun: Required for desert access (orange salamanders)
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- •Not setting up multiple traps at once for higher XP rates
- •Ignoring birdhouses - they provide great passive XP
- •Not banking efficiently - use presets for speed
- •Forgetting to check trap timers regularly
Related Tools
Calculate your time to 99 with our Skill Calculator. Track XP gains with the Player Lookup tool. Check current prices at the GE Tracker.
Potential New Hunter Creatures
- •Crystal creatures: Crystal implings or crystal chinchompas could be added with crystal-related quests
- •Dragon creatures: Dragon implings or metallic dragons could provide ultra-high level content
- •Mythical creatures: Phoenixes, griffins, or other mythical beasts for end-game Hunter
- •Seasonal creatures: Holiday-themed creatures similar to how Halloween events add new content
New Hunting Methods
- •Aerial hunting: Using gliders or hot air balloons to hunt flying creatures
- •Deep sea fishing integration: Underwater Hunter content with the Fishing skill
- •Magic-enhanced traps: Using runes or enchanted materials for better trap success rates
- •Group hunting: Multi-player Hunter activities similar to group fishing spots
Quality of Life Improvements
- •Improved birdhouse interface: Better tracking of birdhouse locations and timers
- •Trap management system: Ability to check all trap statuses from one interface
- •Portable storage: Hunter-specific storage solutions for traps and materials
- •XP boosts: Temporary XP boosts for Hunter similar to other skills