Crafting Guide for Ironman: Tips and Strategies to Level Up Quickly

As an Ironman player in Old school Runescape, crafting can be a challenging skill to level up. But with the right strategies and tips, you can reach high levels quickly. This guide will cover the essential quests, training methods, and money-making opportunities to help you progress quickly.

Quests with No Crafting Requirements

Before we dive into the crafting techniques, let’s look at some quests you can complete that don’t require any crafting experience:

• The Knight’s Sword – rewards 12,725 Smithing XP
• The Dig Site – rewards 15,300 Mining and 2,000 Herblore XP
• The Tourist Trap – rewards 4,650 XP in Agility, Fletching, and Smithing
• Jungle Potion – rewards 775 Herblore XP
• Elemental Workshop I – rewards 5,000 Smithing XP

Quests that Provide Crafting XP

You can complete several quests to gain Crafting XP, unlock new crafting opportunities, and access the Lunar spellbook. Here are some of the most critical quests for Ironman players:

• Sheep Shearer – rewards 150 Crafting XP
• Pirate’s Treasure – rewards 2,000 Crafting XP
• Lost City – unlocks the ability to make Dragonhide armor
• Lunar Diplomacy – unlocks the Lunar spellbook and the ability to craft Astral runes
• The Hand in the Sand – rewards 1,000 Crafting XP and unlocks the ability to make Sandstone items

Training Crafting Through Quests

One of the most efficient ways to train crafting early is by completing quests. But once you’ve exhausted the available quests, you must start crafting manually. Here’s a step-by-step guide to level up quickly:

1. Buy Soda Ash and Buckets of Sand – Head to Port Sarim and purchase Soda Ash and Buckets of Sand from the charter ships. It’s the cheapest way to train crafting.
2. Use the Ring of Kiro’s – Use the Ring of Kiro’s to teleport to the furnace in Al-Kharid and save some GP.
3. Buy Seaweed – Purchase Seaweed and use it on a Range to make Soda Ash.
4. Use Edgewell Bank to Calculate XP – Withdraw 14 Soda Ash and 14 Sand from the bank and make Molten Glass. Use the Glass-filling pipe to fill the Molten Glass into items for more XP.
5. Buy Necessary Supplies – Calculate the XP needed to reach your goal level and purchase the necessary supplies accordingly.

Making Money and Crafting Molten Glass

Crafting Molten Glass is an excellent way to make money while training in Crafting. You will need soda ash and buckets of sand in order to craft molten glass, which can be bought from trader stan at the charter ships.

Here are some tips to make the most out of this opportunity:

1. Thieve or Train Firemaking for Early Money – Start with thieving, pyramids, or wintertodt for some early cash.
2. Buy Supplies from the Grand Exchange – Buy supplies from the Grand Exchange and then buy ore from Oregon.
3. Complete the Quest – Start the quest to craft Molten Glass, take the minecart, or use the mini-game to access the furnace.
4. Hop Worlds – Prices start low but increase after each ore is bought, so it’s best to hop worlds after one or two inventories.

Crafting Gold and Silver Bars for XP

The Family Crest Quest increases Smithing XP from smelting Gold Bars from 22.5 to 56.2 XP. Here’s how you can level up quickly with Gold and Silver Bars:

1. Buy the Necessary Ores – Purchase the necessary ores and smelt the bars.
2. Craft Silver Bars – Silver Bars give 13.7 XP each and can be made into Silver Tiara, Silver Sickle, Silver Bolt, and Unstrung Symbols.
3. Craft Gold Bars – Gold Bars can be made into Gold Bracelets and Amulets, with Gold Bracelets giving slightly less XP but the option to sell for 330 GP.
4. Complete the Family Crest Quest – The Family Crest Quest can further increase your Smithing XP by allowing you to smith Gold Gauntlets.
5. Use Goldsmith Gauntlets – Use Goldsmith Gauntlets when crafting gold to maximize XP.

Acquiring Molds and Crafting Unstrung and Strung Amulets

You’ll need a mold from Al Kharid and some Gold or Silver Bars to craft Unstrung and Strung Amulets. Here are some tips to help you acquire molds and level up quickly:

1. Acquire a Mold – Speak to Al Kharid’s Gem Trader, Al Kharid, and purchase molds for various jewelry items.
2. Buy Nature Runes and Elking – Buy Nature Runes and Elking from the Grand Exchange to enchant your jewelry.
3. Stock Up on Molds – Stock up on different types of molds and withdraw Molten and 27 Bars for a more efficient training experience.
4. Craft Amulets – Craft Unstrung and Strung Amulets and enchant them with Nature Runes to get more XP.

Crafting can be challenging for Ironman players to level up, but you can progress quickly with the right strategies and techniques. Completing quests, training through Molten Glass and Gold and Silver Bars, and crafting Unstrung and Strung Amulets are some of the most efficient ways to level up quickly. Remember to stock up on necessary supplies, use Goldsmith Gauntlets when crafting Gold, and hop worlds when buying ore to maximize your XP. Good luck, and happy crafting!