OSRS Ironman Best AFK Activities (2025 Guide)
Written by Andrew Hammel
If you're looking for the best AFK methods for Ironman in OSRS, there are several skills that let you make progress with very little input. These are the top AFK training options for Ironman accounts in 2025.
AFK Fishing
Karambwan
The best AFK fishing method for Ironmen.
The spot never moves, and using a Fishing Barrel lets you AFK for over 5 minutes.
Sacred eels
Gives Zulrah scales and moderate Fishing XP.
Very low-effort with no spot movement.
Anglerfish
Useful for overheal food.
More idle time than most other fishing spots.
Barbarian fishing
Trains Fishing, Strength, and Agility at the same time.
No profit, but easy to run in the background.
AFK Woodcutting
Redwoods
One of the longest AFK timers in the game.
Best for passive Woodcutting XP with no movement.
Sulliusceps
More effort, but gives fossils and Herblore secondaries.
Still semi-AFK if you set up properly.
AFK Mining
Amethyst
High-level but fully AFK once unlocked at 92 Mining.
Used for darts, bolts, and arrows.
Shooting stars
Stars give Mining XP and Stardust.
Once you’re on the star, it’s nearly hands-free.
AFK Combat
Nightmare Zone
Hard Rumble runs can AFK for long sessions.
Great Strength XP and free points.
Sand crabs and Ammonite crabs
Best low-level AFK combat training.
Set up auto-retaliate and idle for minutes.
Catacombs slayer
Dust Devils, Abyssal Demons, and Nechryaels can be safely AFKed.
Use Prayer or tank setups for longer time.
AFK Smithing and Crafting
Rune dart tips
Click once per inventory. Great XP and ammo for Ranged later.
Cannonballs
Extremely slow, but one of the most AFK ways to train Smithing.
Gem cutting
Buy gems from Stardust shop or mine them yourself.
Good Crafting XP with very few clicks.
AFK Misc Skills
Cleaning herbs
Fast Herblore XP in short idle bursts.
Good to mix with other AFK tasks.
Unfinished potions
Stackable and simple to make.
Pairs well with bank presets.
Blast Furnace pump
Strength XP with no inputs for 20–25 minutes.
Only works on certain worlds.
Tab making
Teleport tabs give Magic XP and convenience.
B2P and house tabs are both worth crafting.
Final Blurb
If you're playing Ironman in OSRS and want to stay efficient while AFK, these are your best options.
They may not be the fastest XP per hour, but they let you make steady gains while doing other things.
FAQ
Q: What is the best AFK method for OSRS Ironman?
Karambwan fishing, Amethyst mining, and Nightmare Zone are top picks.
Q: What is the longest AFK method in OSRS?
Redwood trees and Amethyst mining can last 5 minutes or more per click.
Q: Can Ironmen train combat AFK?
Yes, Nightmare Zone and certain Slayer tasks are fully AFK with the right setup.
Q: What’s the best AFK method for early Ironman?
Sand Crabs and Karambwan fishing are the easiest to access.
Q: Does mobile work for these methods?
Yes, most fishing, woodcutting, and herb tasks are mobile-friendly.
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