When I first started playing OSRS, all I wanted to do was chop Yew trees. Then, after seeing that Magic logs were worth over 1,000 GP each, I thought it was the ultimate money maker. But after spending hours chopping trees for mediocre profit, I realized there were way better ways to make GP—methods that earn 2–5x more than cutting Magic logs with much less effort.
Here are 5 methods that will make you way more GP per hour than chopping Magic trees:
1. Vorkath (3M–5M GP/hr)
Vorkath is one of the best solo PvM money makers in OSRS. With decent gear and high combat stats, you can easily make 3M+ per hour from dragon bones, hides, and unique drops like the Dragonbone Necklace.
2. Rune Dragons (2M–3M GP/hr)
Rune Dragons are a consistent money maker that drops valuable loot like Dragon Limbs and Rune Bars. With high melee stats and a Dragon Hunter Lance, you can easily earn over 2M per hour.
3. Flipping High-Value Items (1M–5M GP/hr)
If you understand OSRS market trends, flipping items like Zenyte jewelry, high-tier gear, or potions can make you millions. With low effort and no combat requirements, this is one of the best ways to grow your bank. (See More)
4. Crafting Blood Runes (1.5M+ GP/hr)
With 77+ Runecrafting, you can craft Blood Runes for 1.5M+ per hour while being completely AFK. This method is no-risk and scales with alt accounts.
5. Killing Zulrah (2M–4M GP/hr)
Zulrah is one of the most profitable bosses in the game. With the right setup, you can consistently earn 2M–4M GP per hour from drops like Zulrah’s Scales, Magic Fangs, and Serpentine Visages.
While cutting Magic logs may seem profitable at first, these methods offer way better GP per hour with less grind. Whether you prefer PvM, flipping, or skilling, switching to a higher-paying method will make a huge difference in your bank over time.
