Smithing is one of the most useful and profitable skills in OSRS, allowing players to craft powerful gear and make money along the way. In 2025, there are several fast and free methods to achieve 99 Smithing without significant costs. Some methods even turn a profit! This guide explores the best hybrid methods, the Blast Furnace, the Giant's Foundry, and efficient training options like smithing platebodies.

If you're looking for the best way to level Smithing without breaking the bank, this guide covers everything you need to know.

Hybrid Smithing Methods at the Blast Furnace

The Blast Furnace is one of the most efficient ways to train Smithing in OSRS. By utilizing hybrid methods, players can smelt multiple types of bars simultaneously, increasing XP rates while reducing costs.

Mithril & Gold Hybrid Method (Level 50+)

• XP Rate: 200K XP per hour

• Profit: 500K GP per hour

• Strategy:

   1. First trip: Load 26 coal and 26 gold ore into the furnace.

   2. Collect the gold bars.

   3. Second trip: Load 26 coal and 26 mithril ore into the furnace.

   4. Collect the mithril bars.

This method balances fast XP and profitability. Players can increase their efficiency by wearing Goldsmith Gauntlets for additional XP from gold bars.

Adamant & Gold Hybrid Method (Level 70+)

• XP Rate: 225K XP per hour

• Profit: Slightly lower than Mithril & Gold

• Strategy:

   1. Two trips of coal and gold ore.

   2. One trip of coal and adamantite ore.

   3. Collect the respective bars in sequence.

This method provides faster XP than Mithril while maintaining solid profits.

Runite & Gold Hybrid Method (Level 85+)

• XP Rate: 250K XP per hour

• Profit: Nearly 1M GP per hour

• Strategy:

   1. Three trips of coal and gold ore.

   2. One trip of coal and runite ore.

   3. Collect the respective bars.

This is one of the most profitable Smithing methods available, offering both high XP rates and outstanding GP per hour.

Standard Blast Furnace Training Methods

For those who prefer a more straightforward approach, the Blast Furnace remains the best place to train Smithing without relying on hybrid methods. Here's how different bars compare:

Bar Type XP per Hour Profit per Hour

Steel Bars 100K XP 600K GP

Mithril Bars 150K XP 1M GP

Adamant Bars 200K XP 1.5M GP

Runite Bars 250K XP 2M GP

If you want a mix of profit and XP, mithril bars provide a great balance. Runite bars, on the other hand, are the best for making GP while still earning massive XP rates.

Profitable Training at the Giant's Foundry

The Giant's Foundry is another excellent place for Smithing training, offering both XP and profit. Using different alloys, players can optimize their training.

Bronze & Iron Alloys (Level 15+)

• XP Rate: 100K XP per hour

• Profit: 180K GP per hour

A great method for early levels, providing decent XP with steady profits.

Iron & Steel Alloys (Level 30+)

• XP Rate: 120K XP per hour

• Profit: 250K GP per hour

The most profitable alloy method offers a solid mix of XP and GP.

Mithril & Adamant Alloys (Level 70+)

• XP Rate: 150K XP per hour

• Profit: Break-even or slight profit

This is the best balance between XP and profit, keeping costs minimal.

Rune & Adamant Alloys (Level 85+)

• XP Rate: 180K XP per hour

• Profit: Loss of 1M GP per hour

Due to the high costs of rune and adamantite ores, this method is not recommended unless you value XP over profit.

Smithing Platebodies for Fast XP

For players who prefer a relaxed and consistent XP rate, smithing platebodies is an excellent alternative. The method becomes highly efficient at level 88 Smithing when adamant platebodies are available.

Adamant Platebodies (Level 88+)

• XP Rate: 240K XP per hour

• Profit: Break-even

• Strategy:

   1. Buy adamant bars (or smelt them yourself for extra profit).

   2. Use an anvil to smith adamant platebodies.

   3. Sell them to players or High Alchemy them for minor GP.

This method requires minimal effort and provides a consistent training experience.

Alternative Free Smithing XP Methods

Knight's Sword Quest (Level 1-29)

If you're just starting, The Knight's Sword quest is the fastest way to reach level 29 Smithing instantly.

Smelting Bars in Free-to-Play (F2P)

For F2P players, the best free training methods involve smelting steel bars and selling them for profit.

Blast Furnace with Coal Bag

Using a Coal Bag significantly speeds up training at the Blast Furnace by allowing more ore per trip, improving XP rates.

Conclusion

Reaching 99 Smithing in OSRS doesn't have to be expensive. In 2025, there are plenty of fast and free methods that are either break-even or profitable:

• Blast Furnace Hybrid Methods provide the best mix of XP and profit.

• Traditional Blast Furnace Training is excellent for steady GP gains.

• Giant's Foundry offers free and profitable XP for patient players.

• Adamant Platebodies provide a relaxed, break-even training method.

If you're serious about reaching 99 Smithing, pick a method that suits your playstyle, whether it's active, AFK-friendly, or profit-focused. Enjoy the grind and make some OSRS gold along the way!

For more OSRS content, be sure to check out RSorder for more guides and strategies. Happy smithing!

RSorder Team