1-99 Thieving Training Guide OSRS
By Expos.GG Team · 2026-01-29
Steal your way to 99 Thieving. From cake stalls to elves, master every method for fast XP and GP.
Overview
Thieving offers some of the fastest XP in OSRS and can be very profitable at high levels with elf pickpocketing.
Why Train Thieving?
- Fast XP rates - Profitable at high levels - Quest requirements - Achievement diary reqs
Training Methods
Levels 1-5: Men/Women
- Lumbridge/Edgeville - Quick early levels - XP/Hour: 5k
Levels 5-25: Cake Stalls
- Ardougne market - Free food - XP/Hour: 15k
Levels 25-45: Fruit Stalls
- Hosidius (with favour) - Better XP than cake - XP/Hour: 40k
Levels 45-55: Blackjacking
- Pollnivneach - Best XP if mastered - XP/Hour: 150k+
Levels 55-91: Ardy Knights
- Very AFK - Use dodgy necklaces - XP/Hour: 100-250k
Levels 91-99: Elves
- Song of the Elves required - Best GP/hour - XP/Hour: 250-280k
Blackjacking Guide
How It Works 1. Lure bandit to corner 2. Knock out with blackjack 3. Pickpocket twice 4. Repeat
Why People Skip It - Click intensive - Can be frustrating - Knights are more AFK
Tips - Use menu entry swapper - Be patient - Worth learning for speed
Ardy Knights Strategy
Setup - World 378 (official world) - Stand in southwest corner - Splashers keep him in place - Spam click
Equipment - Rogues' outfit (double loot) - Dodgy necklaces (25% stun avoid) - Ardy cloak (bonus success)
Elves (85-99)
Requirements - Song of the Elves quest - 85 Thieving (no fail at 99)
Profit - Crystal shards (valuable) - Enhanced crystal teleport seed (rare, 10M+) - GP/Hour: 2-3M
Rogues' Outfit
Get this from Rogues' Den: - Doubles all pickpocket loot - 30-60 minutes to complete - Essential for training
Level Milestones
| Level | Unlock | |-------|--------| | 38 | Master Farmers | | 45 | Blackjacking | | 55 | Knights of Ardougne | | 78 | Vyres | | 85 | Elves |
Time to 99
| Method | Hours | |--------|-------| | Blackjacking | 40-50 | | Ardy Knights | 60-80 | | Elves (from 85) | 20-25 |
Tips
1. Get rogues' first - Seriously, do this 2. Shadow Veil spell - 15% bonus success 3. Ardougne diary - Each tier helps 4. Keep clicking - Momentum matters
Skip to Elves?
Get 85+ Thieving for profitable training.
