OSRS P2P Simple Mining Training Guide

Mining is a slow skill but getting a high mining level is like getting a degree. You always have it available to you whenever you want to make easy money. It also helps you in raids and the cool thing about mining is that you can decide how AFK you want to be while training it. Here is how you train your mining in the best way possible.

What Is OSRS Mining?

Mining is a skill that lets you obtain ores and gems from rocks. The higher your Mining level, the more likely you are to successfully extract ore. With ores, you can either smelt bars and make equipment using the Smithing skill or sell them for profit. Mining is one of the most popular skills in RuneScape as many players like you try to earn a profit from the skill. You can identify mining areas with a regular pickaxe Mining site icon, and mining shops are marked with a gold pickaxe Mining shop icon on your minimap and world map.

You can click on rocks in a mine to mine them, provided you are wielding a pickaxe or have one in your inventory. After mining for a short amount of time, you will obtain an ore or a gemstone, depending on the rock you mined. Ores can be used for Smithing, and gemstones for Crafting. Make sure your inventory is not full, as rocks cannot be mined in that case.

During each mining cycle, there is a chance for you to succeed and obtain an ore. If you use a higher-tier pickaxe, you can increase your mining speed by reducing the time to the next mining cycle. The chance of success in each cycle varies by ore and increases with your mining level.

Preparing For Mining Training

To mine rocks, you need pickaxes, also known as "picks." Equipping them as a weapon gives you an extra space in your inventory. It's important to note that pickaxes cannot be crafted using the Smithing skill. You can purchase pickaxes from Nurmof in the Dwarven Mine, Tati in Keldagrim, or from other players. Nurmof's Pickaxe Shop in the Dwarven Mine is marked on the minimap with a gold pickaxe.

The type of pickaxe a player can use depends on their Mining level. Higher-level pickaxes provide more frequent opportunities to obtain an ore from a rock but do not affect the chance of successfully doing so. Here are the types of pickaxe you can use.

Prospector Kit

When you obtain the Prospector kit from Prospector Percy in the Motherlode Mine, it gives you a total of 2.5% bonus Mining experience when worn. If you're aiming for 99 Mining using the fastest methods, the outfit might not be the most time-efficient choice. However, it becomes necessary for completing a master clue step and a hard task in the Falador Diary, making it worthwhile for players pursuing those goals.

The complete set costs 180 nuggets in total, and acquiring all the necessary nuggets typically takes around 10 hours on average.

Other Recommended Gear For Mining Training

When you complete task sets from the Varrock Diary, you receive Varrock armour, offering a 10% chance of mining 2 ores simultaneously when worn. The specific ore affected depends on the Varrock armour level: Varrock armour 1 for iron, Varrock armour 2 for granite, and Varrock armour 4 for amethyst. It's important to note that Varrock armour doesn't work at Motherlode Mine, Blast Mine, Volcanic Mine, or on gem rocks. Additionally, Varrock armour 4 doubles as a prospector jacket.

Wearing a celestial ring, obtained through the Shooting Stars activity, gives an invisible +4 boost to the Mining skill, slightly improving experience rates. If you're aiming for level 99 Mining using the methods below, it's worth getting the uncharged ring.

In the Mining Guild, there are mining gloves available. The expert mining gloves are recommended if you're mining amethyst crystals, enhancing your efficiency in the process.

OSRS P2P Mining Training

On this part of the guide, we’ll now talk about mining training. Although this is the most efficient and effective way to do it, the method will still take a lot of time and effort.

For the most efficient way to gain Mining experience, players are advised to adopt the practice of dropping the ores they mine, commonly referred to as "powermining" or "dropmining." To execute this, hold the shift key and click on the ore after enabling shift drop in the options. Mobile users can achieve a similar effect by toggling the tap-drop option. This method helps streamline the mining process and maximize experience gains.

Level 1-37: Questing

If you're aiming to skip those initial Mining levels and make a quick advancement in the game, completing specific quests is your key strategy. Take on quests like Doric's Quest, The Dig Site, Plague City, The Giant Dwarf, The Lost Tribe, and Another Slice of H.A.M., and you'll be rewarded with a whopping total of 27,525 Mining experience points.

Successfully finishing these quests propels you from level 1 to a respectable level 37 in Mining, giving you a significant edge early on. The best part? These quests have relatively low entry requirements, making them accessible for players at various stages of their RuneScape journey.

Not only do these quests expedite your Mining skill development, but they also come with the added bonus of granting you immediate access to an adamant pickaxe. Armed with this powerful tool right from the start, you can efficiently gather resources and speed up your Mining training. This not only simplifies the resource gathering process but also enhances your overall gameplay experience by reducing the monotony of early skill leveling.

In a nutshell, by strategically navigating these quests, you not only skip the slower early Mining levels but also equip yourself with valuable tools for a smoother and more rewarding progression in the RuneScape world. It's all about planning and foresight, setting the stage for a more enjoyable and efficient gaming experience tailored to your goals.

Level 1-15: Copper/Tin Ore Mining

As you embark on your mining journey from level 1 to 15, focusing on copper or tin is the optimal strategy. The versatility of this approach allows you to undertake this activity anywhere in the game world. However, for a smoother experience, consider heading to the Lumbridge Swamp mining site, which is arguably the easiest option.

This location holds several advantages, such as a lower player presence and a reduced threat from aggressive monsters. The Lumbridge Swamp mining site features a collection of copper and tin rocks, providing a convenient and concentrated source for your early mining endeavors. This not only streamlines the resource gathering process but also minimizes potential interruptions, allowing you to efficiently progress through the initial levels of the Mining skill.

By choosing Lumbridge Swamp, you strike a balance between accessibility and ease of progression, setting the stage for a more seamless and enjoyable start to your mining endeavors. Take advantage of this resource-rich location as you lay the foundation for your mining skills in the vast world of RuneScape.

Level 10-99 Shooting Stars

Shooting stars is one of the best ways to train your mining because you can AFK 10 minutes at a time. You can start doing this method as early as level 10 Mining but we would recommend doing it after level 60-70 mining. The reason being is that the stars have tiers that slowly decays from tier 9 to 1 after which the star completely disappears. Each tier requires a different mining level, tier 9 being 90 and tier 1 being 10 so the higher your mining level is the more AFK you can be. Shooting stars drop to random worlds and to find where a star is you can use either the shooting stars discord server or the shooting stars website.

Level 15-45/70: Iron Ore Mining

Mining iron provides the fastest experience gain from level 15 to 45. At level 45, the more advanced 3-tick mining granite method becomes faster, assuming good performance. However, for those unfamiliar with tick manipulation or who choose not to use it, mining iron up to level 70 (before transitioning to the Volcanic Mine) is advised. Wearing Varrock armour 1 or higher enhances the overall experience rate, offering a 10% chance to mine 2 ores simultaneously while worn.

For levels 15 to 60, the recommended strategy is to mine iron at locations featuring three iron rocks arranged in a triangle, allowing continuous mining without moving. Dropping the ores while waiting for the rocks to respawn is essential. Suitable locations include:

• Legends' Guild Mine
• Al Kharid Mine
• Piscatoris Mine
• Lovakengj Mine
• Verdant Valley
• Mount Karuulm Mine
• Resource Area (level 51 Wilderness)
• South Mor Ul Rek mine
• Isle of Souls
• Sisterhood Sanctuary Mine
• Stranglewood mine.

If using tick manipulation, the Legends' Guild mine is the optimal place for iron mining. This location boasts four closely situated iron rocks in the eastern part. Employing a 3-tick cycle with herb and tar (or other suitable items) while moving between rocks and dropping the ores enhances efficiency. This advanced method is recommended for players planning on 3-tick mining granite from level 45 onwards.

From level 60 onward, the pay-to-play area of the Mining Guild becomes the best option due to halved respawn times. This eliminates the need for waiting or tick manipulation, allowing players to drop the ore between mines and mine continuously with precise timing and clicks.

Players can expect experience rates of around 45,000–55,000 per hour below level 60 without tick manipulation. From level 60 and above, the maximum experience rate in the Mining Guild reaches around 70,000–80,000 per hour, depending on performance and the pickaxe used.

Banking the ores is not recommended, as it significantly slows down experience rates, and iron ores are generally not high in value. Ironmen looking to bank their ores can use the pay-to-play area in the Mining Guild, which has a triangle spot near the bank chest. For those below level 60, an alternative banking location for iron ores is the Monastery Mine, using the Ardougne cloak to teleport to the mine and then a bank teleportation method like the Ring of dueling teleport to Castle Wars.

Level 45-99: Granite Mining

3-tick mining granite, commonly known as "3t4g" or "3-tick 4 granite," at the Quarry is the most efficient method for gaining Mining experience from level 45 onwards. This technique involves using swamp tar on a clean herb (or other suitable items) to set up a 3-tick cycle, then moving to a granite rock to mine it. When executed correctly, players can skip the delay from moving to the granite rock, providing a chance to receive a rock every three ticks. To maintain the 3-tick cycle, players need to move between four granite rocks continuously.

While 3-tick mining granite yields the fastest experience, it requires a high level of precision and is click-intensive, making it challenging to learn. This method is not recommended without tick manipulation, as the experience rates would be significantly lower. Players new to tick manipulation may find it beneficial to practice with iron before attempting granite mining, as iron mining offers relatively high rates at lower levels.

The experience rates are outlined in the table below, assuming the player wears Varrock armour, an uncharged celestial ring, and the Mining cape at level 99. At maximum efficiency, it is possible to achieve up to 134,000 experience per hour at level 99. However, players are more likely to experience rates closer to around 120,000–125,000 experience per hour, accounting for some mistakes. When using the infernal pickaxe, players will also gain approximately 7,000–10,000 passive Smithing experience per hour, depending on the Mining level. Without tick manipulation, players can only expect around 63,000 experience per hour at best.

Setup

To quickly reach the Quarry, players can use the Camulet to teleport to Enakhra's Temple, then run a short distance south-west. Completing the Hard Desert Diary allows players to teleport directly to the entrance. If Enakhra's Lament is not completed, alternative methods include using the Pharaoh's sceptre to teleport to the Ancient Pyramid and running west, taking the ferry to the Ruins of Unkah and running north, or using the carpet to Bedabin Camp and running south. Players who have started Beneath Cursed Sands can utilize the spot at the Necropolis mine near the fairy ring akp.

Survival in the desert heat requires some form of heat protection, such as:

• Wearing the Desert amulet 4.
• Wearing the Hitpoints cape with a regen bracelet, which outheals damage from desert heat.
• Bringing waterskins and using the lunar spell Humidify to fill them.
• Wearing the circlet of water (with a trade-off in experience bonuses).

Wearing Varrock armour 2 or higher provides a 10% chance to mine 2 ores at once, enhancing experience rates. Varrock armour 4 also functions as a prospector jacket for the prospector kit experience bonus.

Using the infernal pickaxe is strongly recommended for its efficiency and passive Smithing experience. One fully charged infernal pickaxe lasts for around 900,000–1,000,000 Mining experience and can be charged with smouldering stones or dragon pickaxes.

If not using the infernal pickaxe, the pickaxe tier does not affect success rates due to tick manipulation, rendering the crystal pickaxe ineffective for this method.

To minimize mouse movement, players can reduce the game client size, use the 'Modern' resizable layout, zoom in, and turn the camera south. Turning off data orbs can also prevent misclicks when clicking on the southernmost rock.

Players should drop the mined granite pieces on the ground between mines, a technique that requires accurate clicking and practice but is more efficient than dropping a full inventory.

It's recommended to drop 1 or 2 rocks at a time to avoid clicking on the next rock too late. Movement stalls with tick manipulation grant a second roll for a resource if the first one fails, increasing the likelihood of obtaining a rock. However, clicking on the next rock too late can result in missing the additional roll and reduced chances of receiving a rock. Note that this mechanic is distinct from mining enhancers, and the chance for extra rocks from Varrock armour (or other mining enhancers) is applied after a successful roll.

Alternative P2P Mining Training

The above method is the most efficient as per our findings. However, if you want to change things up, you can do these alternative methods.

Level 30-99: Motherlode Mine

Mining in the Motherlode Mine is a method characterized by its slow training pace but relatively low effort requirement, coupled with decent profit at higher levels. While it requires a minimum level of 30 to mine there, it's recommended to opt for faster methods until reaching level 55 or 61. This is due to the slow experience gain, around 15-20% of higher-leveled experience, at lower levels owing to the reduced experience received from collecting pay-dirt. At higher levels, this method is primarily suitable for players seeking an easy training approach, as the Volcanic Mine minigame offers much quicker experience.

The swiftest way to access the Motherlode Mine is to use the skills necklace teleport to the Mining Guild and cover a short distance to the entrance. A pickaxe is required to clear obstructing rockfalls to proceed deeper into the mine.

Completing the medium tasks of the Falador Diary is recommended, offering access to a shortcut (requires level 54 Agility) near the bank chest and close to the hopper. Elite diary completion increases the chance of obtaining higher-level ores.

Players can acquire golden nuggets by cleaning pay-dirt, which can be exchanged for perks and rewards from Prospector Percy. The Prospector kit is a notable reward, providing a bonus 2.5% experience while mining. Possessing all parts of the prospector kit is a requirement for completing the hard task set of the Falador Diary. Once a player reaches level 72 and accumulates 100 golden nuggets, unlocking the upper levels of the mine is recommended. The upper levels feature more concentrated ore veins compared to the lower level, depleting after a set amount of time, unlike the lower area where depletion is based on a random chance per pay-dirt mined, making veins last longer on average.

Experience rates scale depending on Mining level. Using the dragon pickaxe, players can achieve up to approximately 30,000 experience per hour at level 70, increasing to 42,000 experience per hour at level 85, and reaching 53,000 experience per hour at level 99.

Level 52-99: Mining Gem Rocks

Mining gem rocks presents a profitable alternative with comparable experience rates to granite when utilizing tick manipulation. Additionally, it is the fastest method, on average, to obtain the rock golem pet. However, without tick manipulation, this method is considerably slower and primarily recommended for ironmen seeking opals, jades, or red topazes.

To engage in this method, players need to have completed the hard tasks of the Karamja Diary, granting access to the underground portion of the Shilo Village mine. This area features numerous gem rocks and a nearby bank deposit box. Completion of the diary requires partial fulfillment of the Legends' Quest, which mandates a level 52 Mining (boostable). Without completing the diary, this method is not worthwhile, as the surface area has significantly fewer rocks. Wearing a charged amulet of glory is also necessary for optimal rates, and having the gem bag is recommended to streamline dropping and banking.

Experience rates vary depending on the Mining level and assume the use of the prospector kit. At maximum rates, players can expect a profit of 1,100,289.80 per hour

Level 70-99: Blast Mine Minigame

The Blast Mine minigame becomes a viable option for decent experience and profit from level 75 onward. At this level, players can obtain runite, which forms a significant portion of the overall profit. While it is technically possible to participate in the minigame below level 75, it is not recommended, as the absence of runite ores severely hampers both experience and profit rates. A higher Mining level increases the likelihood of obtaining better ores, thereby enhancing experience and profit.

Participation in blast mining requires dynamites, a chisel, and a tinderbox. Wearing weight-reducing clothing (such as the graceful outfit) and a charged ring of endurance is advisable to minimize run energy drain. Stamina potions may also be necessary to restore run energy. While having a pickaxe is not mandatory, the dragon pickaxe's special attack can be employed to temporarily boost the current Mining level, increasing the chances of receiving better ores. The Prospector kit can be worn for extra experience when collecting the ores from the operator.

Experience rates scale depending on the Mining level. Players can achieve up to approximately 55,000 experience per hour at level 75, increasing to 65,000 experience per hour at level 90, and reaching 70,000–75,000 experience per hour at level 99.

Become An Expert Miner Fast

With this guide, you should reach level 99 in Mining relatively quickly. At the end of the day however, the best mining technique is the one that you’re most comfortable doing.

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