Looking for efficient and low-effort ways to train skills while you work, study, or binge‑watch? This 2025 AFK skilling guide highlights the best methods for semi-automated training, combining data from OSRS Wiki and community-tested techniques.

1. Woodcutting: Redwoods & Blisterwoods

Redwood trees offer the best AFK woodcutting. They last over 4 minutes per tree, yielding ~140–180 logs/hr (≈53k–68k XP/hr). Blisterwoods never despawn and are fairly AFK, although occasional spider attacks can interrupt chopping.

2. Mining: Shooting Stars & Dense Essence

Mining shooting stars can be completely AFK for up to 25 minutes—ideal for long sessions. Tier‑5 stars yield ~25k XP/hr. For Runecrafting support, dense essence mining offers ~3 min AFK per run with 400k essence needed to 99 RC.

3. Fishing: Karambwans & Infernal Eels

Karambwan spots never move, so you can fish until full inventory. Infernal eels and sacred eels also offer ~5 minutes of AFK time per session.

4. Runecrafting & Essence Mining

Ourania Altar travel with RuneLite/item-clicking gives 25–30 sec AFK. ZMI runecrafting yields 100k+ XP/hr with ~1‑min AFK downtime.

5. Combat AFK: Nightmare Zone & Bandits

Combat can be surprisingly AFK-heavy. Nightmare Zone setups (Absorption potions or Guthans) enable ~20 min AFK. Bandit camp training with god items also lasts ~20 min before reset is needed.

6. Hunter & Agility

Maniacal monkey trapping gives 30–60 sec AFK intervals at higher levels. Agility via Brimhaven Arena Rockfall or Edgeville Monkey Bars offers 30–40k XP/hr with minimal clicks.

7. Crafting, Smithing, and Cooking

  • Blowing glass or crafting vambraces/jewelry: ~50 sec AFK per inventory.
  • Smithing cannonballs: ~2½ min AFK per batch (money-maker, slow XP).
  • Cooking full inventory: ~1 min AFK per cook cycle.

8. Prayer & Farming

Using gilded altar with sinced bones: ~50 sec AFK per run. Chambers of Xeric herb planting/picking gives 20–40 sec AFK per cycle, about 50k XP/hr for high levels.

Best Practices & Tips

  • Use RuneLite plugins like tree timers or logout timer for stars.
  • Footpedals or scripted clicks can extend AFK time (e.g. Brimhaven Rockfall).
  • Invest in high-tier gear (Guthans, venator bow) to prolong AFK sessions.
  • Mix methods based on your goal—GP, XP, or skill balance.

Conclusion

AFK skilling in 2025 is incredibly versatile. Whether you’re woodcutting redwoods, mining shooting stars, or crafting jewellery, you can make progress while multitasking. Use this guide to plan your sessions—choose a few methods that fit your goals and play style.

Looking for detailed guides on any skill? Check OSRS Wiki’s 2025 money-making section for up‑to‑date rates and methods.