How to Boost Smithing in OSRS

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In Old School RuneScape (OSRS), boosting your Smithing level temporarily allows you to craft higher-level items, complete quests, or access new content. Here is how to boost smithing heading into 2025.

1. Dwarven Stout

  • Effect: Provides a +1 visible boost to both Smithing and Mining levels.

  • How to Obtain: Available in various taverns and inns throughout Gielinor.

  • Note: Also decreases Attack, Strength, and Defence by 2 or more.

2. Mature Dwarven Stout

  • Effect: Grants a +2 visible boost to Smithing and Mining levels.

  • How to Obtain: Can be brewed by players or obtained during specific quests.

  • Note: Brewing takes up to 5 days and requires the Forgettable Tale of a Drunken Dwarf quest.

3. Kovac's Grog

  • Effect: Provides a +4 visible boost to Smithing.

  • How to Obtain: Purchase from the Giant's Foundry reward shop for 300 Foundry Reputation points.

  • Note: Easily obtainable and offers a significant boost.

4. Spicy Stew (Orange Spice)

  • Effect: Offers a random boost ranging from -5 to +5 in Smithing.

  • How to Obtain: After completing Evil Dave's portion of the Recipe for Disaster quest, combine stew with up to 3 doses of orange spice.

  • Note: The boost is unpredictable; it may increase or decrease your Smithing level.

5. Smithing Skillcape

  • Effect: When operated, provides a +1 visible boost to Smithing.

  • How to Obtain: Available to players who have achieved level 99 Smithing.

  • Note: Useful for minor boosts when needed.

Additional Tips:

  • Preserve Prayer: Activating the Preserve prayer slows the rate at which boosted stats decrease, extending the duration of your Smithing boost.

  • Stacking Boosts: Visible boosts do not stack; only the highest boost will apply.

  • Planning: Use boosts strategically to meet level requirements for quests or to craft items just above your current Smithing level.

Happy Smithing my friend!


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