Woodcutting in OSRS is one of the most relaxing skills in the game. You grab an axe, click on a tree, and let your character do all the work while you focus on something else. While there are ways to achieve faster experience rates by being active, today, we're focusing on AFK methods—because who wants to sweat while chopping trees?

If you're looking for a complete Woodcutting Guide with efficiency in mind, check out our OSRS Woodcutting Guide & best OSRS gold service here. But if you're here for the chill life, let's dive into the best AFK Woodcutting methods from level 1 to 99!

How to Properly AFK in OSRS

To properly AFK in OSRS, you have two main options:

1. Use your phone to log in and check on your character occasionally.

2. Use a second monitor or a split-screen setup while working or gaming on your main screen.

Runelite's Idle Notifier Plugin

If you're using a  PC, the best way to optimize AFK training is by using Runelite with the Idle Notifier plugin. This plugin is installed by default and can be customized to send sound, message, or flash notifications when you stop chopping trees.

• Turn on flash notifications to highlight your game window when you stop chopping.

• Enable sound alerts if you want an audible notification.

This simple setup ensures that you never waste experience while AFKing.

AFK Woodcutting Guide (Levels 1-99)

General AFK Woodcutting Tips

Before diving into the best AFK spots, keep these tips in mind:

• Always use the best axe available (preferably a Felling Axe).

• Purchase a Log Basket to increase your AFK time.

• Use a Dragon Axe's special attack for faster chopping (requires level 60 Attack).

• Equip a full Lumberjack outfit for extra XP.

• Carry a Forestry Kit with Forester's Rations for XP boosts and a 20% chance to avoid receiving logs.

• Consider using a Light Bearer for faster special attack regeneration.

• An Infernal Axe can be useful for burning logs automatically, providing Firemaking XP.

• Cut trees with other players for an invisible Woodcutting level boost (up to +7).

Now, let's break down the best trees for AFK training!

Levels 1-15/26 – Getting Started

Unfortunately, there are no AFK methods until you hit level 15. However, you have two options to get through the early levels:

1. Chop down regular trees until level 15.

2. Complete quests to skip directly to level 26:

    • Monk's Friend

    • Enlightened Journey

    • Icthlarin's Little Helper

    • Recipe for Disaster - Skrach Uglogwee subquest

If you choose the quest route, you can skip straight to Teak Trees for better AFK gains!

Levels 15-35 – Oak Trees

AFK Rating: ★★★☆☆

• Oak trees respawn quickly, giving 30-second AFK breaks.

• The best location is Draynor Village (Forestry world recommended).

Levels 35-45 – Teak Trees

AFK Rating: ★★★★☆

• Teaks provide better XP than Willows and have similar AFK times (~30 seconds).

• Popular locations include:

    • Ape Atoll (Aggro birds for 2-ticking if you're feeling ambitious).

    • Isle of Souls (great for AFK chopping).

    • Prifddinas (requires Song of the Elves quest completion).

Levels 45-60 – Maple Trees

AFK Rating: ★★★★☆

• AFK Time: 60 seconds per tree.

• Decent XP rates, but mainly chosen for their longer AFK windows.

• Best locations:

    • Seers' Village (near a bank).

    • Isle of Souls.

    • Woodcutting Guild (unlocked at level 60).

Levels 60-75 – Yew Trees

AFK Rating: ★★★★★

• AFK Time: 114 seconds per tree.

• Best location: Woodcutting Guild (bank nearby, though no Forestry events).

• Other locations include:

    • Seers' Village

    • Edgeville

    • Varrock Castle

    • Prifddinas

Levels 75-90 – Magic Trees

AFK Rating: ★★★★★

• AFK Time: 3 minutes 54 seconds per tree.

• XP is slow, but it's one of the best trees for true AFKing.

• Best location: Woodcutting Guild (bank nearby).

• Other locations include:

    • West of Lletya

    • Tree Gnome Stronghold

    • Myths' Guild

    • Prifddinas

Levels 90-99 – Redwood Trees

AFK Rating: ★★★★★+

• AFK Time: 4 minutes 24 seconds per tree.

• The ultimate AFK Woodcutting method in OSRS.

• Best locations:

    • Woodcutting Guild (main location).

    • Farming Guild Redwood Patch (requires high Farming level to plant your own tree).

Maximizing AFK Time

To fully optimize your AFK Woodcutting experience, follow these steps:

1. Use a Log Basket to extend inventory space.

2. Bring a Felling Axe with Forester's Rations for extra XP and fewer logs.

3. Use a Light Bearer to spam Dragon Axe's special attack.

4. Wear Lumberjack Outfit for XP bonuses.

5. Use Runelite's Idle Notifier Plugin to avoid XP loss.

Final Thoughts: The Best AFK Woodcutting Method

If you're looking for the absolute best AFK experience, Redwood Trees in the Woodcutting Guild are unmatched. With 4+ minutes of AFK time per tree, it's the most hands-free training method in OSRS.

But if you want XP as well as AFK time, Magic Trees (level 75-90) offer a good balace.

Regardless of which method you choose, Woodcutting remains one of the best passive training skills in OSRS. So grab your axe, set up Runelite, and enjoy the most relaxing 99 in the game!

RSorder Team