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This is Old School RuneScape: Getting Started



You've just finished your training and tell the Magic Instructor you're ready to be teleported to mainland Gielinor. You arrive and find yourself in the courtyard of Lumbridge Castle, surrounded by other players, townsfolk and strange creatures. It's time to begin your adventure.


But where do you go from here? The world of Old School RuneScape is a huge, sprawling land, full of adventure and intrigue. Although it can seem daunting, we're here to help you with some helpful tips and trick to get you started.

The great thing about Gielinor is that you can be anything you want, from a wandering adventurer, a master craftsman, a curious wizard and much more...

Here are just a couple of ways you can start your journey:


[h2]The Road Ahead[/h2]

If you've told the Gielinor Guide at the very beginning of Tutorial Island that you are either 'a new player' or 'a player that has played in the past', you can enjoy an encounter with Adventurer Jon. By heading just north of Lumbridge Castle, you'll find this seasoned adventurer standing outside The Sheared Ram pub.



He'll tell you about the Adventure Paths task system, which helps new players find their feet by completing a set of tasks for some nice rewards.



Jon offers two main tasks:

Combat Path - This helps to level all of your main Combat skills including Attack, Strength, Defence, Ranged and Magic, and will reward you with items to improve the way you fight!



Gathering Path - This makes the skills that you previously got to work on back at Tutorial Island even stronger.



To find out more about the tasks within each path, or any of the rewards you can get, make sure to visit the official Old School wiki.



[h2]Making a Name for Yourself[/h2]

What better way to rise to fame as Gielinor's greatest hero than by helping those who need it most? You'll find a variety of quests to complete in your quest panel - here are some which will be nearby to help get you going:

Cook's Assistant - The very first quest! Head to the Lumbridge Castle kitchen and speak to the Cook. He needs help baking a cake for the Duke's Birthday, for which you'll receive a nice boost to your Cooking skill.



Sheep Shearer - Level up your Crafting by heading to Fred's Farm north of Lumbridge to help trim the farmer's sheep.



X Marks the Spot - Get an introduction to Clue Scrolls by visiting Veos in The Sheared Ram pub and partake in one of his favourite hobbies, Treasure Hunts!



The Restless Ghost - There's a ghost haunting the graveyard, and Father Aereck in the Lumbridge Church needs your! Get rid of the pesky spirit and boost your Prayer skill in the process!



Rune Mysteries - Dabble in the curious art of Runecrafting by visiting Duke Horacio on the 1st floor of Lumbridge Castle!



For a list of guides, rewards and more visit the OSRS Wiki page on free-to-play quests.


[h2]Level Up![/h2]

Skilling is an important part of Old School RuneScape. Improving your skills not only grants access to more of the world, but also opens to door to lots of ways to make money! And the best thing is that many of the best ways to earn XP can be found everywhere around you! Here are just a couple of examples of how you can easily start raising those stats and raking in the cash:

Cut trees in Lumbridge



Fish and cook shrimps in Lumbridge Swamp



Killing cows in Lumbridge (and tanning their hides)



Mine and smith ores



Defeat some goblins!




[h2]Content is King![/h2]

From artists to streamers, Old School is very fortunate to have the support of a lot of fantastic content creators. Enjoying their content will help familiarise you with the game and its wonderful community, as well as spilling some of its secrets!

Here are just a few videos to get you started:

A Guide for New Old School RuneScape Players - Theoatrix OSRS
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101 Tips & Tricks for OSRS - Theoatrix OSRS
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Top 10 Early Game Goals For Fresh Accounts! What to do After You Leave Tutorial Island! - FlippingOldschool
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The 15 Most Important Quests to Complete on a New Account! Quests for Early Game Accounts! - FlippingOldschool
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Multiple Quest Guides - Slayermusiq1

You'll find a plethora of creators across both YouTube and Twitch, as well as talented artists and craftsman/women across other social platforms like Twitter, Instagram and Reddit.


[h2]Social Supreme[/h2]

You can find information, helpful tips and player support across our various social platforms. Use the Discord channels and newsposts to create discussion and ask questions:


One of the most important resources is the Official Old School Wiki This has more information about Old School RS you can find anywhere else, and you can even access it in-game with the Wiki icon near your minimap.


And that's it! We hope this gives you a helping hand getting started, but the real adventure is up to you! What will you become in the world of Old School RuneScape... we can't wait to find out!