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Free-to-play
Smithing rune items (F2P)
Endgame F2P Smithing
Smithing runite bars into rune items at 99 Smithing is the top free-to-play processing payout, converting bought bars to profit.
Approximate profit after input costs, from the OSRS Wiki money-making guide as read on 2026-08-03. It isn't measured or recalculated by ScapePath, and your rate depends on your gear, efficiency and current prices. The figure is over 90 days old, so prices have probably moved. Source.
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Requirements
Hard requirements
- 99 Smithing
What to bring
- Runite bars
- Hammer
Why choose this method?
- Ranks #2 of 7 free-to-play methods by profit.
Who should skip this method?
- It needs constant attention, so it's a poor fit for AFK play.
Tips
- Smith the item with the best bar-to-product margin that day.
- Requires steady capital to keep buying bars between sales.
Progress to next
Higher-earning processing methods to move toward once Smithing rune items (F2P) feels comfortable.