Collecting
Safe
Members
Amethyst mining
AFK gathering profit
Mining amethyst crystals in the Mining Guild is a relaxed, profitable method feeding ranged ammo crafting.
Profit
700k/hr
Startup
Minimal
Effort
AFK
Risk
Safe
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Requirements
Hard requirements
- 92 Mining
What to bring
- Any pickaxe
- Chisel (optional)
Why choose this method?
- No Wilderness or PKer risk — your gear is safe.
- Near-AFK — low click intensity, easy to sustain.
- Effectively free to start — no meaningful setup cost.
Who should skip this method?
- Not available on free-to-play accounts.
- Skip until you've reached 92 Mining.
Tips
- Chisel amethyst into bolt tips/arrowtips for extra margin.
- Extremely low effort — ideal for second-monitor play.
Progress to next
Higher-earning collecting methods to move toward once Amethyst mining feels comfortable.
Frequently asked questions
- How much gp/hr is Amethyst mining in OSRS?
- Amethyst mining earns approximately 700k per hour. Rates vary with gear, efficiency and live Grand Exchange prices.
- What do you need for Amethyst mining?
- Amethyst mining requires 92 Mining.
- Is Amethyst mining members or free-to-play?
- Amethyst mining is a members-only money maker.
- Is Amethyst mining dangerous?
- Amethyst mining is a safe method — there is no Wilderness or death risk to your gear.
- Is Amethyst mining worth it?
- At ~700k/hr with near-AFK input, Amethyst mining is worth it if it fits your account and the effort and risk suit you.