1-99 Woodcutting Training Guide OSRS

By Expos.GG Team · 2026-01-29

Chop your way to 99 Woodcutting with our efficient guide. From regular trees to redwoods, learn the best methods for XP and profit.

Overview

Woodcutting is a relaxing, AFK skill that provides logs for Firemaking, Fletching, and Construction. This guide covers every method from 1 to 99.

Why Train Woodcutting?

- Very AFK skill - Provides resources for other skills - Required for various quests - Can be profitable at higher levels

Axe Progression

| Level | Axe | Bonus | |-------|-----|-------| | 1 | Bronze | Base | | 6 | Steel | +4 | | 21 | Mithril | +6 | | 31 | Adamant | +8 | | 41 | Rune | +10 | | 61 | Dragon | +13 | | 61 | Crystal | +15 | | 61 | Infernal | +13 + burning |

Training Methods

Levels 1-15: Regular Trees

Chop trees around Lumbridge or Varrock. - XP per log: 25 - Time: 15-20 minutes - Location: Lumbridge courtyard

Levels 15-35: Oak Trees

Switch to oak trees for better XP. - XP per log: 37.5 - XP/Hour: 20-30k - Location: Varrock West Bank

Levels 35-60: Willow Trees

Willows are the standard training method. - XP per log: 67.5 - XP/Hour: 40-55k - Location: Draynor Village bank

Levels 60-90: Yew Trees

Yews offer profit and decent XP. - XP per log: 175 - XP/Hour: 30-40k - Profit: 150-200k/hour - Best Location: Woodcutting Guild

Levels 90-99: Redwood Trees

Ultimate AFK method with solid XP. - XP per log: 380 - XP/Hour: 60-75k - Location: Woodcutting Guild only - AFK time: 5+ minutes

Alternative Methods

Teak Trees (35+)

Best XP rates if tick manipulating: - XP per log: 85 - XP/Hour: 80-170k (3-tick) - Location: Fossil Island, Ape Atoll

Sulliuscep Mushrooms (65+)

Unique method on Fossil Island: - XP/Hour: 80-100k - Provides: Fossils, numulites - Requirement: Bone Voyage quest

Blisterwood Trees (62+)

Found in Darkmeyer after Sins of the Father: - XP per log: 76 - XP/Hour: 50-65k - Bonus: Used for Blisterwood items

Woodcutting Guild

Access requires 60 Woodcutting + 75% Hosidius favour: - Invisible +7 level boost - Bank deposit nearby - All tree types available - Sawmill operator

AFK Comparison

| Method | XP/Hour | AFK Level | |--------|---------|-----------| | Willows | 40-55k | Medium | | Yews | 30-40k | High | | Magics | 25-30k | Very High | | Redwoods | 60-75k | Very High |

Profitable Methods

| Method | GP/Hour | Level | |--------|---------|-------| | Yew logs | 150-200k | 60+ | | Magic logs | 100-150k | 75+ | | Blisterwood | 200-300k | 62+ |

Time to 99

| Method | Hours | |--------|-------| | Willows (no 2-tick) | 200+ | | Teaks (3-tick) | 80-100 | | Redwoods (AFK) | 150-180 | | Mixed methods | 150-200 |

Tips

1. Get Lumberjack outfit - 2.5% XP boost from Temple Trekking 2. Use Dragon axe special - +3 invisible boost 3. Forestry events - Participate for bonus XP 4. Woodcutting Guild - Always train here when possible

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