Maxing your OSRS account is one of the most ambitious goals a player can set. With over 2,277 total levels to achieve, numerous skills to master, and countless hours of grinding, it’s no small feat. Exactly one year ago, I maxed out my account, and today, I’ll guide you on how you can do the same in 2025.

 

The Big Question: Should You Max Your Account?

 

Before diving into the details, let’s address the elephant in the room: Should you max your account? My honest advice? Don’t. Maxing your account is a colossal time investment, and this time could be spent on other personal goals, hobbies, or experiences.

 

However, if you’re still reading and determined to max, let’s tackle it step by step. Just remember: OSRS is a marathon, not a sprint.

 

Setting Goals: The SMART Approach (Almost)

 

Maxing your account requires focus, dedication, and strategy. The best way to stay on track without burning out is to set incremental goals. Borrowing from the corporate world’s SMART goal-setting framework, aim to make your goals:

 

  • Specific: Target specific achievements, like completing all quests or hitting level milestones.

  • Measurable: Track your progress.

  • Attainable: Set goals that are realistic for your time and resources.

  • Relevant: Focus on objectives that align with your overall goal of maxing.

  • Timeless: Unlike work deadlines, take your time; this is for fun, after all!

 

Here’s a roadmap to guide you through maxing your account.

 

Phase 1: The Foundation

 

1. Complete All Quests

 

  • Achieve the Quest Cape by finishing every quest in the game.

  • This unlocks access to the entire game, provides skill XP rewards, and gives you a strong starting point for grinding.

  • Total level target: ~1,500-1,600 (varies based on XP rewards).

 

2. Earn the Diary Cape

 

  • Complete all achievement diaries for the Diary Cape.

  • Benefits: Useful perks (e.g., better teleports, boosted XP from lamps) and guidance on which skills to train next.

  • Total level target: ~2,000 (you’ll likely exceed this).

 

3. Get the Infernal Cape

 

  • Conquer the Inferno, OSRS’s toughest PvM challenge.

  • It’s intimidating but doable with practice and dedication. Most players secure their Infernal cape within 5-20 attempts.

  • Why it matters: It’s a rewarding milestone and helps develop PvM skills.

 

Phase 2: Training Skills Efficiently

 

Combat Skills (Attack, Strength, Defense, Ranged, Magic, Prayer)

 

• AFK Training:

  • Melee: Ammonite Crabs or the Nightmare Zone. Maximize your strength bonus for faster kills. Use super combat potions and the NPC aggression timer plugin.

  • Ranged: Cannon + Slayer tasks or Chinchompas in Monkey Madness II caves.

  • Magic: Splashing for AFK XP or Barrage spells during Slayer tasks.

 
• Active Training:

  • Slayer-focused combat training is the most efficient. Equip your best DPS gear and auto-retaliate for afkable tasks like Ankus or Dust Devils.

 

• Prayer:

  • Use the Chaos Altar in the Wilderness for 2x XP per bone. Choose either:

     • Suicide Method: Use one inventory of bones at a time to avoid losing too much to PKers.

     • Noted Bone Method: Risk more but earn XP faster by bringing noted bones and tank gear.

 

Phase 3: Non-Combat Skills

 

Gathering Skills (Mining, Fishing, Woodcutting)

 

• Prioritize AFK spots where you can train efficiently:

  • Mining: Amethyst or Motherlode Mine.

  • Fishing: Sacred eels or Anglerfish.

  • Woodcutting: Redwoods for AFK XP.

 

Artisan Skills (Crafting, Smithing, Herblore)

 

• Use efficient methods:

  • Crafting: Battlestaves or Dragonhide bodies.

  • Smithing: Blast Furnace for gold bars or cannonballs.

  • Herblore: Make unfinished potions and clean herbs to save time.

 

Other Skills (Agility, Runecrafting, Farming)

  • Agility: Train at higher-level rooftops (e.g., Prifddinas) or the Hallowed Sepulchre for GP and Marks of Grace.

  • Runecrafting: Blood or Wrath Runes for OSRS gold and XP.

  • Farming: Utilize herbs and tree runs alongside your daily activities.

 

Tips for Staying Motivated

 

1. Avoid Burnout: Log out when you feel stressed or bored. It’s okay to take breaks.

2. Play for Fun: Maxing isn’t a job. It’s a long-term side goal, not a requirement to enjoy the game.

3. Track Your Progress: Celebrate small victories, whether it’s completing a quest or hitting a level milestone.

4. Join the Community: OSRS is more enjoyable when you’re part of a clan or group that shares your goals.

 

Final Thoughts

 

Maxing an OSRS account in 2025 is as challenging as ever, but it’s also incredibly rewarding for dedicated players. Remember to play at your own pace, focus on smaller goals, and most importantly, have fun along the way. If the grind ever becomes too much, don’t hesitate to step back—RuneScape will always be here when you return.

 

RSorder Team