1-99 Ranged Training Guide OSRS

By Expos.GG Team · 2026-01-29

Master Ranged training with our complete guide. From bone crossbow to blowpipe, learn the most efficient methods to 99.

Overview

Ranged is essential for OSRS PvM. Many bosses are best killed with Ranged, making this one of the most important combat skills.

Why Train Ranged?

- Best DPS for many bosses - Safe combat (distance) - Required for Zulrah, Vorkath, CoX - PvP usefulness

Weapon Progression

| Level | Weapon | Ammo | |-------|--------|------| | 1-28 | Bone crossbow | Bone bolts | | 28-50 | Dorgeshuun c'bow | Bone bolts | | 50-61 | Magic shortbow (i) | Rune arrows | | 61-75 | Blowpipe | Adamant darts | | 75+ | Blowpipe | Dragon darts | | 80+ | Bowfa | Crystal arrows |

Training Methods

Levels 1-30: Questing/Crabs

- Shadow of the Storm (for black demon XP) - Sand crabs with ranged - XP/Hour: 15-25k

Levels 30-50: Sand Crabs

- Use bone crossbow - XP/Hour: 25-40k - Very AFK

Levels 50-70: Ammonite Crabs

- Magic shortbow (i) recommended - XP/Hour: 40-60k - Use rune arrows

Levels 70-99: Nightmare Zone

With blowpipe: - XP/Hour: 80-100k - Use absorption method - Very AFK

Alternative: Chinning (Fastest)

In MM2 tunnels: - XP/Hour: 500k-1M+ - Very expensive (50-100M to 99) - Best in game XP rates

Chinning Guide

Requirements - Monkey Madness II completed - 55+ Prayer recommended - Rigour prayer if possible

Method 1. Go to MM2 tunnels 2. Stack monkeys in corner 3. Throw chinchompas 4. Pray range/mage

Chin Types | Chin | XP/Hour | Cost to 99 | |------|---------|------------| | Grey | 200k | 20M | | Red | 400k | 40M | | Black | 600k+ | 80M+ |

Armor Progression

| Level | Best Setup | |-------|------------| | 1-40 | Leather/studded | | 40-60 | Green d'hide | | 60-70 | Black d'hide | | 70-80 | Blessed d'hide | | 80+ | Armadyl | | 75+ | Crystal armor (with bowfa) |

AFK Methods

NMZ with Blowpipe - 20+ minute AFK sessions - Great XP/hour - Costs scales + darts

Ammonite Crabs - 10-minute AFK timer - Cheap ammo works - Good for casual play

Cannon Training

Add a cannon for extra XP: - Doubles Slayer efficiency - Expensive but fast - Best for multi-combat

Time to 99

| Method | Hours | Cost | |--------|-------|------| | Crabs | 150+ | Low | | NMZ Blowpipe | 100 | Medium | | Chinning | 20-30 | Very High |

Tips

1. Get Ava's device early - Saves ammo 2. Rigour prayer - Best DPS increase 3. Consider Slayer - Train both skills 4. Bank standing - Darts are cheap XP

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