Fletching is one of the fastest skills to train in OSRS, and it can be a decent money-maker at higher levels. Early on, you won’t make much profit, but the skill is easy to level, and within just a few hours, you can reach level 50—the point where small profits begin. From there, the real money-making methods unlock as you progress toward higher-tier bows and ammunition.
Leveling Up Quickly (1–50 Fletching)
The early levels of Fletching fly by with simple, cheap methods:
- Levels 1–10: Arrow shafts (Fast XP, no profit)
- Levels 10–25: Regular Longbows (Unstrung)
- Levels 25–40: Oak Longbows (Unstrung)
- Levels 40–50: Willow Longbows (Unstrung)
By level 50, you’ll have invested very little GP and can finally start to break even or make a small profit.
The First Profitable Fletching Method (Level 50+)
Once you reach level 50, you can start fletching Maple Shortbows and selling them for a small profit. While the margins aren’t huge, it’s the first step toward making money with Fletching. If you string the bows (using Bow Strings), you can often earn a little more, but this also depends on market prices.
Bigger Profits at Higher Levels
As you continue leveling up, much better money-making opportunities unlock:
1. Yew Longbows (Level 70+)
- Unstrung Profit: Small but steady
- Strung Profit: Decent profit per bow
- High Alching: If prices are good, alching Yew Longbows with Nature Runes can be a self-sustaining method.
2. Magic Longbows (Level 85+)
- One of the best ways to profit with Fletching.
- Selling strung bows on the Grand Exchange or High Alching them can yield consistent profits.
3. Dragon Bolts & Rune Bolts (Level 84+)
- Fletching Dragonstone, Ruby, or Diamond-tipped bolts can be very profitable, depending on demand.
- Used frequently in PvP and PvM, meaning steady turnover.
Overall, you’ll barely start making a profit at level 50 with Maple Shortbows, but the real money-making potential comes at level 70+ with Yew Longbows and level 85+ with Magic Longbows and Dragon Bolts. If you stick with Fletching, it’s an easy, semi-AFK skill that turns into a solid gold-making method as you level up.
