Simple OSRS Ironman Guide: Quest Order

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Nov 15

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Ironman accounts in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) require careful planning (or… It at least helps), especially for quests. Quests unlock important items, areas, and give valuable XP. This guide simplifies the best quest order for efficiency without going too in-depth to save you time.

Before You Start: General Tips

XP Rewards

Use lamps or XP books from quests on hard skills like Herblore or Construction.
Avoid spending these on skills that are easy to train naturally.

Get Better Travel Options

Complete quests that unlock teleports, like Fairy Rings and the Ardougne Teleport.
Use teleport items like the Ectophial or Games Necklace for faster travel.

Start Slayer Early

Train Slayer while questing to unlock key items (e.g., Magic Logs for Desert Treasure I from Brimstone Chests).

Always Be Prepared

Carry tools like buckets, ropes, and spades for quests.
Collect quest items like onions, dyes, and raw meat during other activities.

Early Game (Levels 1–30)

Starter Quests

Cook's Assistant – Quick Cooking XP.
Sheep Shearer – Early Crafting XP.
The Restless Ghost – Early Prayer XP.
Rune Mysteries – Unlocks Runecrafting.

Unlock Better Travel

Fairytale I (Partial) – Unlock Fairy Rings.
Tree Gnome Village – Unlock Spirit Trees.

Boost Combat Stats

Waterfall Quest – Big Attack and Strength XP.
Vampyre Slayer – Easy Attack XP.
Witch's House – Boosts Hitpoints, great for Hardcore Ironmen.

Mid Game (Levels 30–70)

Important Unlocks

Animal Magnetism – Ava's Device for ranged training.
Ghosts Ahoy – Ectophial teleport to Morytania.
Dragon Slayer I – Unlock Rune Platebody and Green D’hide Body.

Unlock New Areas

Priest in Peril – Access Morytania.
Bone Voyage – Access Fossil Island for birdhouse runs.
The Fremennik Trials – Get key Fremennik gear.

Focus on Combat

Monkey Madness I – Unlock Dragon Scimitar for melee.
The Grand Tree – Attack and Agility XP + Gnome Glider transport.

Late Game (Levels 70+)

Advanced Quests

Lunar Diplomacy – Unlocks the Lunar Spellbook for utility spells.
Song of the Elves – Grants access to Prifddinas, a key late-game area.

More Travel and Areas

Regicide – Unlock Tirannwn.
Sins of the Father – Unlock Darkmeyer.

High-Level Challenges

Desert Treasure I – Unlock Ancient Magicks.
Dragon Slayer II – Ava's Assembler and high-tier loot.

Skill Unlock Suggestions

Herblore: Do Druidic Ritual early. Use lamps from quests like Shades of Mort’ton or Tears of Guthix.
Slayer: Complete A Porcine of Interest for a quick boost.
Runecraft: Do Temple of the Eye to unlock the Guardians of the Rift minigame.