1-99 Construction guide in OSRS (2024)

1-99 Construction guide in OSRS (2024)

Achieving 99 Construction in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) requires significant time, resources, and planning. Construction is known for being one of the most expensive skills to train, but with the right strategies, you can maximize efficiency and minimize costs. Here's a guide to the fastest way to 99 Construction:

General Tips for Fast Construction Training

  1. Use the Demon Butler:

    • The Demon Butler can bring 26 items at a time and is much faster than other butlers. This will significantly speed up your training.
    • Requires 50 Construction and a Bedroom with a Bell-pull.

  2. Phials in Rimmington:

    • You can un-note items using Phials in Rimmington. This is particularly useful for Ironmen or players without a Demon Butler.

  3. Efficient House Layout:

    • Design your house layout for minimal running. Place the rooms you’re working on near your entrance portal.

  4. Maximize XP per Hour:

    • Use the highest-level method you can afford. Higher-level methods provide more XP per hour, but they can be very costly.

Optimal Training Methods

Levels 1-33: Basic Furniture

  1. Levels 1-19: Crude Wooden Chairs
    • Items Required: Planks and nails.
    • XP per Hour: ~40k.
    • Location: Parlour.
  2. Levels 19-33: Oak Chairs
    • Items Required: Oak planks.
    • XP per Hour: ~100k.
    • Location: Parlour.

Levels 33-52: Oak Larders

  • Items Required: Oak planks.
  • XP per Hour: ~300-400k.
  • Location: Kitchen.
  • Notes: Use the Demon Butler to bring oak planks.

Levels 52-74/99: Mahogany Tables

  • Items Required: Mahogany planks.
  • XP per Hour: ~700-900k.
  • Location: Dining Room.
  • Notes: Use the Demon Butler to bring mahogany planks.

Levels 74-99: Gnome Benches

  • Items Required: Mahogany planks.
  • XP per Hour: ~1-1.2 million.
  • Location: Superior Garden.
  • Notes: Use the Demon Butler to bring mahogany planks.

Alternative High-Level Methods

Levels 77-99: Mythical Cape Rack

  • Items Required: Mahogany planks.
  • XP per Hour: ~1.3-1.5 million.
  • Location: Quest Hall.
  • Notes: Mythical cape racks require the completion of the Dragon Slayer II quest and offer high XP rates.

Levels 99: Expert Recoloring (Optional)

  • Once you reach level 99, you can unlock various cape and furniture recolors as a reward for achieving max Construction.

Efficient Use of Bonuses

  1. Crystal Saw:

    • Provides an invisible +3 boost to Construction. Use it for building higher-level furniture if needed.

  2. Tea from Teak Shelves:

    • Tea brewed from Teak Shelves 2 or 3 provides a +3 Construction boost. Use it for building rooms or furniture that require a level just out of your reach.

  3. Stews:

    • Spicy stews (from the Evil Dave sub-quest in Recipe for Disaster) can boost your Construction by up to +5. This can save money on materials by allowing you to build higher-level items earlier.

Managing Costs

  1. Consider Alternatives:

    • Some players choose to train Construction during special events or minigames that provide free or reduced-cost training methods, such as the Wintertodt or Hallowed Sepulchre.

  2. Buying Supplies:

    • Buy planks in bulk and shop around for the best prices to save money. Use the Grand Exchange for convenience, but consider direct trading for better deals.

  3. Alts and Assistants:

    • If you have alternate accounts, you can use them to help manage resources and speed up the training process.

Conclusion

Getting 99 Construction in OSRS is a significant investment in both time and money. Using high-XP methods like Oak Larders, Mahogany Tables, and Gnome Benches, and leveraging bonuses and efficient strategies, can help you achieve your goal as quickly as possible. Plan your resources, manage your costs, and you'll be celebrating your Construction cape in no time!

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