1-99 Woodcutting Guide OSRS
Woodcutting has been a foundational skill in RuneScape since its inception, offering players a serene and profitable way to progress in the game. With a rich history of updates and changes, Woodcutting remains an integral part of the Old School RuneScape experience.
Players can start their Woodcutting journey by wielding an axe and chopping down trees to collect logs. These logs can be used for various purposes, such as training other skills like Firemaking or Fletching, or sold to other players for a decent profit.
Reaching level 99 in Woodcutting is considered one of the most peaceful and relaxing achievements in the game, as it involves hours of chopping down trees in a repetitive yet satisfying manner.
However, contrary to popular belief, Woodcutting offers ample opportunities to earn high experience rates while still making a steady income.
The optimal way to train Woodcutting to level 99 in OSRS is by starting with Regular, Oak, and Willow trees up to 35 Woodcutting. Then, players can utilize tick-manipulation techniques on Teak Trees for the fastest experience rates in the game. Beyond level 62 Woodcutting, players can choose to chop the Blisterwood Tree, Sulliuscep Trees, or Redwood Trees for a more relaxed experience.
Levels 1-15: Chopping Regular Trees
Begin your Woodcutting journey by chopping Regular Trees with a Bronze Axe. These trees are plentiful throughout Gielinor, with a common spot behind Lumbridge Castle being a popular starting location for beginners.
For players looking to maximize efficiency, consider bringing a Tinderbox or Knife to train Firemaking or Fletching simultaneously while chopping logs.
It should not take longer than 30 minutes to reach level 15 Woodcutting by chopping Regular Trees.
Levels 15-30: Chopping Oak Trees
At level 15 Woodcutting, players can move on to chopping Oak Trees, which are also abundant in various locations across the game world. Chopping Oak Trees near the east gate of Varrock and banking the logs can provide a modest profit for new players.
Continuing to chop Oak Trees until level 30 Woodcutting should take a few additional hours, especially if logs are consistently banked.
Levels 30-60: Chopping Willow Trees
Unlocking the ability to chop Willow Trees at level 30 Woodcutting introduces a stable method for training the skill. Willow Trees offer a random chance of depletion per log, allowing players to gather a large quantity of logs at a single tree.
Players are advised to use an Adamant Axe at level 30 Woodcutting for better efficiency. Willow Trees are commonly found along coastlines in areas like Draynor Village and west of Falador.
It is recommended to drop Willow Logs on the ground for optimal experience rates, as they are not highly profitable.
Levels 35+: Chopping Teak Trees
Teak Trees, located in various locations including Tai Bwo Wannai Village and Ape Atoll, offer a unique training method for Woodcutting through tick manipulation. By utilizing tick manipulation techniques, players can significantly increase their experience rates while chopping Teak Trees.
Tick manipulation involves precise actions to speed up the chopping process, leading to experience rates ranging from 100k to 200k Woodcutting experience per hour. Without tick manipulation, players can still achieve rates between 35k and 90k experience per hour.
Levels 62+: Chopping The Blisterwood Tree
Upon reaching level 62 Woodcutting and completing the “Sins of the Father” quest, players can access the Blisterwood Tree in Darkmeyer. Chopping this tree provides a more relaxing experience with slightly better experience rates than Teak Trees.
Players should take caution when navigating Darkmeyer due to aggressive Vyrewatch Sentinels, although the tree itself is safe within its own building. The Blisterwood Tree offers steady experience rates of 60k-70k per hour up to level 99 Woodcutting.
Levels 65+: Chopping Sulliuscep Trees
After completing the “Bone Voyage” quest and achieving 65 Woodcutting, players can chop the Sulliuscep Trees on Fossil Island. This method provides experience rates comparable to tick manipulation at Teak Trees but requires a more intense approach.
Players must navigate through the dangerous swamp section of Fossil Island to find the six Sulliuscep Trees. With the right gear and supplies, players can earn between 55k and 110k Woodcutting experience per hour.
Levels 90+: Chopping Redwood Trees
At level 90 Woodcutting, players can access Redwood Trees in the Woodcutting Guild. Chopping these massive trees offers a highly AFK method with decent profits if logs are banked.
Investing in a Crystal Axe can further enhance the experience rates, with players achieving between 65k and 70k Woodcutting experience per hour at level 90. Banking the logs can yield around 100k gp per hour.
Other Things to Consider
Quests That Reward Woodcutting Experience
Several quests in Old School RuneScape offer Woodcutting experience rewards upon completion. Completing these quests can provide a significant boost to Woodcutting levels without the need for extensive training.
Quest (Woodcutting Level Needed) – Woodcutting Experience Rewarded
- Enlightened Journey (None) – 1,500
- Recipe for Disaster – Skrach Uglogwee Subquest (None) – 1,500
- Heroes’ Quest (None) – 1,575
- Monk’s Friend (None) – 2,000
- The Fremennik Trials (None) – 2,812
- Icthlarin’s Little Helper (None) – 4,000
- The Eyes of Glouphrie (None) – 2,500
- Animal Magnetism (Lvl 35) – 2,500
- Song of the Elves (Lvl 70) – 40,000
- Grim Tales (Lvl 71) – 60,000
Forestry
Forestry in Old School RuneScape is a social aspect of Woodcutting that rewards players for participating in group activities. Random events that occur while Woodcutting can grant additional experience and rewards to players.
The Anima-Infused Bark obtained through Forestry activities can be used to purchase various rewards from the Forestry Reward Shop, including the Log Basket, Twitcher’s Gloves, Clothes Pouch, Cape Pouch, and Felling Axe Handle.
Lumberjack/Forestry Outfit
The Lumberjack/Forest Outfit provides a 2.5% experience multiplier when fully worn, making it a valuable set for Woodcutting activities. Players can obtain this outfit either through the Temple Trekking Minigame or by exchanging materials at the Forestry Reward Shop.
Felling Axes
Felling Axes are two-handed variants of regular axes that provide additional experience when chopping trees. Players can enhance their Woodcutting rates by using Felling Axes and Forester’s Rations while training.
Obtaining the Woodcutting Skillcape
Upon reaching level 99 Woodcutting, players can purchase the prestigious Woodcutting Skillcape from the Woodcutting Tutor in Lumbridge for 99,000 coins. The skillcape offers a 10% increased chance of finding Bird Nests while chopping trees.
That covers the essentials for training from levels 1 to 99 in Woodcutting in Old School RuneScape. Have any tips or feedback? Share your thoughts in the comments below!