OSRS Ironman Construction Training Guide

Old School RuneScape (OSRS) offers a unique challenge for players who choose to play as an Ironman. One of the essential skills for any Ironman is Construction. This guide will provide you with the most effective strategies to train your Construction skill, from the basics to advanced techniques.

Introduction to Construction Training

Construction is a skill in OSRS that allows players to build and customize their own Player-Owned House (POH). For Ironman accounts, training Construction can be more challenging due to the restrictions on trading and using the Grand Exchange. However, with proper planning and efficient methods, Ironmen can achieve high Construction levels and enjoy the benefits of a well-built house.

Getting Started with Construction

1 Requirements and Initial Setup

To begin training Construction, you’ll need:

Level 1 Construction: You start with this level.
Coins: Construction training is expensive, so ensure you have a significant amount of coins.
Planks and Nails: These are the basic materials for low-level construction training.

2 Obtaining Materials

As an Ironman, you cannot buy materials from other players. Instead, you need to gather them yourself:

Logs to Planks: Cut logs and convert them into planks using the Sawmill Operator. The types of planks are regular, oak, teak, and mahogany.
Nails: Smith nails from bars or obtain them from monster drops.

Efficient Training Methods

1 Level 1-15: Basic Furniture

At these levels, you’ll build crude wooden furniture using regular planks and nails. Focus on:

Crude Wooden Chairs: Use regular planks and iron nails.

2 Level 15-33: Oak Furniture

Once you reach level 15, switch to using oak planks:

Oak Chairs: Build these until level 19.
Oak Larders: From level 19 to 33, focus on building oak larders in the kitchen for the best experience rate.

3 Level 33-52: Oak Larders and Other Furniture

Continue with oak planks:

Oak Larders: Build these until level 52. Consider building oak dungeon doors for a slightly higher experience rate if you have access to a dungeon room.

4 Level 52-99: Mahogany Tables

For the fastest experience, use mahogany planks:

Mahogany Tables: Build these in the dining room. They offer high experience rates and are efficient for training.

Advanced Training Techniques

1 Construction Contracts

At level 40 Construction, you can start doing Construction Contracts:

Rewards: These contracts offer experience and useful rewards such as Plank Sacks and Supply Crates.
Efficiency: Contracts are a good way to break the monotony of regular training and provide steady experience.

2 Using the Butler

Hiring a Butler can significantly speed up your training:

Demon Butler: This is the most efficient butler, as he can carry up to 26 items and has a quick return time.
Efficiency: Use the Butler to fetch planks from the bank while you continuously build furniture.

Maximizing Experience Gains

1 Boosting Construction Experience

Consider using experience-boosting items and techniques:

Tea: A cup of tea from your own shelves can boost your Construction level by 3.
Crystal Saw: This item provides an invisible +3 boost to your Construction level.

2 Training in World 330

World 330 is the official house party world:

House Parties: Join other players’ house parties to use their more advanced furniture for experience.
Efficiency: Utilizing other players’ altars, pools, and teleport portals can save you time and resources.

Conclusion

Training Construction as an Ironman in OSRS is a challenging but rewarding endeavor. By efficiently gathering materials, following optimized training methods, and utilizing advanced techniques, you can achieve high levels in Construction. A well-built house offers numerous benefits that can greatly enhance your overall gameplay experience.

Wajid Minhas