Top 10 AFK Money Making Methods in OSRS
By Expos.GG Team · 2026-01-29
Learn the best AFK money making methods in OSRS. Perfect for players who want to earn GP while doing other activities.
Overview
Not everyone has time for click-intensive money making. These AFK methods let you earn GP while studying, working, or watching Netflix.
1. Amethyst Mining
Mine amethyst in the Mining Guild for passive income. - GP/Hour: 300-400k - Requirements: 92 Mining, Mining Guild access - AFK Timer: 5+ minutes
2. Blood Runecrafting
Craft blood runes at the Arceuus altar. - GP/Hour: 400-500k - Requirements: 77 Runecrafting, Arceuus favour - AFK Timer: 1-2 minutes
3. Fishing Anglerfish
Fish anglerfish in Port Piscarilius. - GP/Hour: 250-350k - Requirements: 82 Fishing, 100% Piscarilius favour - AFK Timer: 4-5 minutes
4. Cannonball Smithing
Smith cannonballs at any furnace. - GP/Hour: 150-200k - Requirements: 35 Smithing, Dwarf Cannon quest - AFK Timer: 2+ minutes per inventory
5. Nightmare Zone
Imbue items while training combat AFK. - GP/Hour: 100-150k (herbs) - Requirements: 5+ quest bosses unlocked - AFK Timer: 5-20 minutes with absorption
6. Redwood Cutting
Cut redwood logs for decent passive income. - GP/Hour: 200-300k - Requirements: 90 Woodcutting - AFK Timer: 5+ minutes
7. Sacred Eels
Fish and dissect sacred eels at Zul-Andra. - GP/Hour: 200-250k - Requirements: 87 Fishing, 72 Cooking - AFK Timer: 3+ minutes
8. Vyrewatch Sentinels
Kill Vyres with a Blisterwood Flail. - GP/Hour: 500-700k - Requirements: Sins of the Father, 75+ Combat - AFK Timer: 2-3 minutes
9. Brutal Black Dragons
Kill brutals in the Catacombs. - GP/Hour: 600-800k - Requirements: 77 Slayer, 85+ Ranged - AFK Timer: 3-5 minutes
10. Gargoyles
Kill gargoyles on task or off-task. - GP/Hour: 400-500k - Requirements: 75 Slayer, Brittle Key recommended - AFK Timer: 2-3 minutes
AFK Setup Tips
1. Use Runelite plugins - Idle notifier is essential 2. Bring noted supplies - Reduces banking 3. Check occasionally - Don't get logged out 4. Consider alt accounts - Multiple AFK methods simultaneously
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