Old School RuneScape (OSRS) is well-known for its diverse money-making methods, catering to both new and veteran players alike. This week, we’re delving into a lesser-known but highly profitable method located in the TzHaar city of Mor Ul Rek—specifically, within the TzHaar-Hur-Zal’s Ore and Gem shop. While this location is famous for its potential in obtaining Onyx gems, which has been somewhat overrun by bots, there’s still plenty of OSRS gold to be made here if you know where to look.
Access Requirements: Fire Cape
Before we get into the nitty-gritty of this money-making method, it’s important to note that you’ll need a Fire Cape to access the southern part of the TzHaar city where the shop is located. While the Fire Cape is a notable achievement in OSRS, it is now more attainable than ever, even for lower-level players. Numerous guides are available online to help you achieve this milestone. Because of this requirement, this method remains relatively bot-free, making it a reliable option for those willing to put in the effort.
The TzHaar-Hur-Zal Shop: A Hidden Gem for Profits
The TzHaar-Hur-Zal shop buys and sells various ores and gems for Tokkul, the currency of the TzHaar city. By selling ores like Mithril and Silver to the shop and purchasing gems, you can make a significant profit. The prices at which the shop buys and sells items are fixed, but the amount of Tokkul you receive can vary based on several factors, including the number of items sold to the shop.
The OSRS Wiki provides a detailed breakdown of how much each item is worth in Tokkul and what their respective Grand Exchange (GE) prices are. By comparing the GE prices with the Tokkul exchange rate, you can calculate the value of each Tokkul in GP (gold pieces). Fortunately, the Wiki has done most of the heavy lifting here and provides a column that shows the GP value per Tokkul for each item.
Key Items to Consider
The most profitable items for this method are Silver Ore and Mithril Ore. When sold to the shop, these ores give you a return of approximately one Tokkul for every four GP spent. This rate is crucial for maximizing your profits when buying gems from the shop.
Another essential item to consider is the Karamja Gloves, which improve the purchase and sale price of items in the TzHaar shops. Always wear these gloves when using this method, as they will significantly increase your overall profit margins.
Method 1: The Classic Buy-Sell Strategy
For the first method, you’ll need a starting inventory of ores—500 Silver and 500 Mithril is a good benchmark, costing around 66,500 GP in total.
- Sell Ores: Start by selling 10 of each ore per world, ensuring you get the best possible price for each one. The shop’s prices adjust based on supply and demand, so selling in smaller batches helps maintain favorable rates.
- Buy Gems: After selling your ores, use the Tokkul earned to purchase as many diamonds as possible. Typically, you can buy two or three diamonds per transaction. However, if you start noticing that only one diamond is available per purchase, it means that another player has been buying and selling in the same shop. In this case, it’s wise to hop to another world and get ahead of the competition.
- Banking: When your inventory is full, head north to the nearby bank to store your gems. If you plan to use this method for extended periods, consider bringing along a stamina potion to reduce the time spent running between the shop and the bank.
Profit Breakdown
- Time: It took about 11 minutes to sell the ores and buy 99 diamonds.
- Profit: The diamonds were worth 275,000 GP, resulting in a profit of 208,000 GP.
- Hourly Rate: This translates to an impressive 1.13 million GP per hour.
Method 2: Speed Selling Mithril Ore
If you’re looking for a method that is less susceptible to competition and market fluctuations, consider the following approach:
- Spam Sell Mithril Ore: Instead of selling both Mithril and Silver, focus solely on Mithril Ore. By using the RuneLite client’s Menu Entry Swapper, you can shift-click to sell 50 ores at a time. This feature drastically speeds up the process, allowing you to sell large quantities of ore quickly. The price per Tokkul for Mithril Ore stabilizes at around 60 Tokkul per ore, ensuring a consistent profit margin.
- Buy Gems: As with the previous method, use the Tokkul earned from selling ores to purchase gems, with a focus on diamonds. You’ll find that this method allows you to buy more gems per hour, although it requires more frequent banking.
Profit Breakdown
- Time: It took just 36 seconds to sell 10,000 Mithril Ores.
- Gems Purchased: This translated into 634 diamonds.
- Profit: The diamonds were worth 1.75 million GP, resulting in a net profit of 805,000 GP.
- Hourly Rate: This method yields a staggering 1.38 million GP per hour.
Why This Method is Sustainable
One of the most significant advantages of this method is its sustainability. Even if a large number of players begin using it, the profit margins remain stable. This is due to the fixed nature of the Tokkul exchange rates and the sheer volume of gems traded on the Grand Exchange daily. Unlike other methods that may become overcrowded or crash due to market saturation, this method remains viable over time.
Furthermore, TzHaar city is far less populated than other popular money-making locations, reducing the likelihood of encountering other players and making world-hopping more manageable.
Conclusion: A Reliable and Profitable Money-Maker
The TzHaar-Hur-Zal Ore and Gem shop offers a robust and consistent money-making method for OSRS players willing to put in the effort to acquire a Fire Cape. Whether you choose the classic buy-sell strategy or the faster Mithril Ore method, you can expect to make over 1 million RuneScape GP per hour with minimal risk and competition.
As always, the OSRS economy is dynamic, so keep an eye on the prices of gems and ores on the Grand Exchange to ensure that your efforts remain profitable. And remember, this method is just one of many available in the game. Stay tuned for more money-making guides and strategies in the weeks to come!
Happy scaping!