PvM and bossing guides
The hard part of bossing is not the mechanics, it is picking the fight your account can already survive and buying the gear that matters before the gear that does not. These guides cover the order — which boss first, which upgrade next, and what each step is actually worth.
Which OSRS Boss Should You Learn First?
How to pick your first Old School RuneScape boss based on the stats you actually have, what each one pays, and how to learn without losing your bank.
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PvM money makers
Estimated GP per hour, what each requires, and how much attention it needs.
Vorkath
A solo dragon boss with a predictable pattern and consistently valuable drops. One of the most reliable high-level earners.
- Est. GP/hr
- 3m–5m
- Starting GP
- 5m
- Attention
- Hands-on
- Requirements
- 80 Ranged, 70 Defence
Zulrah
A rotation-based snake boss requiring gear switching. Steep learning curve, excellent and consistent payout.
- Est. GP/hr
- 2.5m–4.5m
- Starting GP
- 3m
- Attention
- Hands-on
- Requirements
- 75 Ranged, 75 Magic
Green dragons
Kill green dragons in the Wilderness for dragon bones and green dragonhide. A long-standing route for mid-level accounts.
- Est. GP/hr
- 400k–700k
- Starting GP
- 100k
- Attention
- Moderate attention
- Requirements
- 60 Attack
Barrows
Clear six brothers and loot the chest. Predictable, safe and a good bridge between early PvM and serious bossing.
- Est. GP/hr
- 800k–1.5m
- Starting GP
- 500k
- Attention
- Moderate attention
- Requirements
- 70 Attack, 70 Defence
Gargoyle Slayer tasks
A safe, low-attention Slayer task with consistently valuable drops including granite mauls and alchable equipment.
- Est. GP/hr
- 600k–1m
- Starting GP
- 200k
- Attention
- Low attention
- Requirements
- 75 Slayer
Hill giants
Kill hill giants for big bones and limpwurt roots. One of the first combat methods that pays on a free account.
- Est. GP/hr
- 90,000–200k
- Starting GP
- 20,000
- Attention
- Moderate attention
- Requirements
- 30 Attack
Ogress warriors
The best free-to-play combat money maker. Ogress warriors drop gems, runes and coins consistently.
- Est. GP/hr
- 200k–400k
- Starting GP
- 50,000
- Attention
- Moderate attention
- Requirements
- 40 Attack
Giant Mole
A forgiving first boss with no quest requirements. Drops mole skins and claws plus a steady stream of supplies.
- Est. GP/hr
- 400k–700k
- Starting GP
- 200k
- Attention
- Moderate attention
- Requirements
- 60 Attack
Sarachnis
A boss with no Slayer requirement that drops herbs, seeds and supplies in bulk. Unusually accessible for what it pays.
- Est. GP/hr
- 900k–1.4m
- Starting GP
- 500k
- Attention
- Moderate attention
- Requirements
- 75 Attack
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