The Ultimate Guide to Leveling Strength in Old School RuneScape (OSRS)

Free to Play (F2P) Strength Training Method

1. Starting Out: Chickens and Cows

• Locations:
• Chickens are found just outside the Lumbridge chicken coop, south of the Lumbridge castle.
• Cows are located west of the Lumbridge castle in the cow pen.
• Getting There: From Lumbridge spawn, walk south for chickens; walk west for cows. Both are easily accessible for new players.
• Why: These low-level mobs are easy to kill and provide early combat XP with virtually no risk.

2. Hill Giants (Edgeville Dungeon)

• Location: Edgeville Dungeon, specifically the Hill Giant room on the first level.
• Getting There:
• Teleport to Edgeville using the Edgeville lodestone.
• Enter the dungeon entrance just south of Edgeville bank.
• Navigate through the dungeon to find the Hill Giant room.
• Tips: Bring a brass key (can be purchased or found) to open the Hill Giant door. Hill Giants drop Big Bones, which can be valuable when buried for Prayer XP or sold.

3. Moss Giants

• Locations:
• Varrock Sewers: Entrance located north of Varrock castle, accessible via ladder.
• Crandor Island: Requires completion of “Pirate’s Treasure” quest or free access if using members worlds.
• Getting There:
• Varrock Sewers are reached by entering the sewer grates at Varrock.
• Crandor Island can be accessed by taking the boat from Port Sarim after quest completion.
• Benefits: Moss Giants have decent hitpoints for efficient XP and drop notable loot including herbs and bones.

4. Ogress Warriors (Corsair Cove Dungeon)

• Location: Corsair Cove Dungeon on Karamja island.
• Getting There:
• From Port Sarim, take the boat south to Karamja.
• Head east to Corsair Cove and enter the dungeon using the dungeon entrance.
• Benefits: Ogress Warriors drop valuable loot and provide solid Strength XP. They are slightly higher level, requiring some food and decent gear.

General Tips for F2P Training:

• Use the best scimitar available (starting with iron, upgrading to steel or black as soon as possible).
• Bring food like trout, salmon, or better to sustain longer fights.
• Consider training spots that are less crowded during peak hours to minimize competition.
• The Stronghold of Security quest grants nice starting cash and the boots, helping with survivability.

Members (P2P) Strength Training Method

1. Sand Crabs (Hosidius Beach)

• Location: Southern shore of Hosidius Beach, Great Kourend.
• Getting There:
• Teleport to the Xeric’s Talisman on the Kourend region and run to the southern beach.
• Alternatively, use the Hosidius teleport tablet or fairy ring (code BKS).
• Why: Sand Crabs have high hitpoints and stop attacking after some time, making them excellent for AFK training.

2. Ammonite Crabs (Fossil Island)

• Location: The northern shore of Fossil Island.
• Getting There:
• Teleport or run to Fossil Island using the Dinosaur Dinosaur should quest or fairy ring.
• Walk north along the beach to find Ammonite Crabs.
• Benefits: Similar AFK training as Sand Crabs but with less competition. Ideal for members wanting distraction-free training.

3. Nightmare Zone (NMZ)

• Location: Outside Yanille, east of the city wall.
• Getting There:
• Teleport to Yanille using the Yanille teleport spell or crystal teleport tablet.
• Walk east to the NMZ building.
• Why: NMZ is a minigame where you fight quest bosses repeatedly. Using absorption potions and Dharok’s set greatly boosts XP rates.
• Tips: Use power-ups, and select the hardest bosses for maximizing XP and points.

4. Slayer Training

• Where: Depends on Slayer assignments; members have access to many high-level monsters.
• Getting There: Teleport options vary depending on Slayer task locations.
• Benefits: Slayer allows simultaneous Strength training and unlocks better gear and rewards.

Additional Tips for Members Training:

• Upgrade to dragon scimitar when available for faster kills.
• Use Berserker ring (imbued), Fire cape, and other strength-boosting gear.
• Use Super Strength potions along with prayers like Piety or Chivalry for additional XP boost.
• Reset crab aggression by leaving and re-entering areas to maintain training efficiency.

Summary Table

This detailed guide will help players find monsters quickly and understand the best ways to efficiently level Strength in both free-to-play and members worlds in OSRS.