Pickpocketing elves
Top Thieving gp/hr
Pickpocketing elves in Prifddinas is one of the best Thieving money makers, unlocked after Song of the Elves.
Approximate profit after input costs, from the OSRS Wiki money-making guide as read on 2026-09-08 (assumes Baseline at 85 Thieving; up to ~4.5M/hr with full Rogue setup + Ardougne Hard diary + Shadow Veil at 99). It isn't measured or recalculated by ScapePath, and your rate depends on your gear, efficiency and current prices. Source.
This gp/hr has efficiency assumptions — see “Rate & efficiency” below.
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Requirements
Hard requirements
- Song of the Elves
- 85 Thieving
What to bring
- Rogue's outfit (double loot)
- Food / Ardougne cloak
Rate & efficiency
The headline gp/hr is what a player meeting the requirements above can reach. These optional upgrades are not required to run the method:
Full Rogue equipment + Ardougne (Hard) diary + Shadow Veil (99 Thieving)
Up to ~4.5M/hr with full Rogue equipment (double loot), the Ardougne Hard diary (or 99 Thieving cape) and Shadow Veil for near-100% success — all optional upgrades above the ~3.1M/hr baseline shown here.
OSRS Wiki money making guide
Why choose this method?
- Ranks #3 of 7 skilling methods by profit on the sourced figures.
- Cheap to set up: about 50k.
- Worth doing on an Ironman: it gathers its own inputs or gives untradeable value.
Who should skip this method?
- It needs constant attention, so it's a poor fit for AFK play.
Tips
- Set up a compact pickpocket-and-bank loop in Prifddinas.
- The Rogue's outfit doubles loot and lifts gp/hr toward the ~4.5M ceiling.
Progress to next
Higher-earning skilling methods to move toward once Pickpocketing elves feels comfortable.