Let's be honest – training Construction in Old School RuneScape feels like feeding gold coins to a woodchipper. I remember my first attempt, blowing 300k on oak planks just to get to level 20. Ouch. But here's the thing: a maxed POH (Player Owned House) changes everything. Teleports everywhere, unlimited prayer restoration, your own dungeon... yeah, that's why we suffer through the grind. This guide covers every dirty detail of osrs construction training – from budget options to butler management tricks that'll save your sanity.

Why Construction Matters (Besides Flexing Your Wealth)

You know those YouTube videos of players teleporting directly into their ornate pools? That's not just for show. A tier-3 jewelry box alone saves hundreds of hours over time. Here's what you actually gain:

• Restoration pool: Fully heals HP/prayer/energy and cures poison (unlocks at level 65)
• Jewelry box: Unlimited teleports to GE, Draynor, Al Kharid, etc (level 72+)
• Spiritual fairy tree/spirit tree: Free access to key transportation networks
• Quest/diary reqs: Required for Desert Elite, Love Story, and others

But let's not sugarcoat it. Construction will drain your bank. I calculated my 1-83 grind cost me 28.7M using oak dungeon doors. Was it worth it? Absolutely. Would I do it without a strategy? Never again.

The Brutal Truth About Costs

The gold sink is real. Here's a reality check for different OSRS construction training methods:

See that mahogany row? That's why most players stop at 83. Unless you're swimming in OSRS gold, efficiency matters.

Game-Changing Items You Need

Forget about training without these – trust me, I tried:

Demon Butler (Essential)

Hire him from your house for 10k. He fetches 16 planks every 12 seconds. Pro tip: Store 26 noted planks and 50k cash in inventory. Click "Call servant", hand him noted planks and cash, he'll unnote them and return. Costs 10k per 20 trips.

Crystal Saw (Free XP Boost)

Get this from The Eyes of Glouphrie quest. Gives +3 Construction boost for building. Combine with tea (+3 boost) to build things 6 levels early. Note: Doesn't give XP beyond your real level.

Phials in Rimmington (Plank Unnoting)

North of the POH portal. Right-click "Exchange notes" to unnote planks for 50gp each. Closer than banks.

Step-by-Step Training Guide (Budget to Max Efficiency)

Let's break down actual methods. I'll warn you – some sections are mind-numbingly boring. Take breaks.

Levels 1-33: The Grind Before The Grind

• 1-16: Build wooden chairs (room: Parlour, hotspot: Chair space). Costs peanuts but slow. Requires regular planks.
• 16-33: Crude wooden chairs. Same spot. Costs ≈220k total. XP rates: 15-40k/hr

Alternative: Do the quest "The Forsaken Tower" for instant level 15. Saves 30 minutes.

Levels 33-52: Oak Larders (First Real Training)

Build in Kitchen (room cost: 5k). You'll need:

• Oak planks (1,800+ for 33-52)
• Demon butler hired

Method: Build larder → remove → rebuild. With butler, expect 130k XP/hr. Cost per hour: ≈700k including butler fees.

Personal note: This made my wrist ache. Use mouse keys if allowed.

Levels 52-74/99: Oak Dungeon Doors (Meta Method)

Requires Dungeon room (7.5k). Better XP than larders:

• Unlock Mythical Cape rack (requires Dream Mentor quest)
• Build oak dungeon doors instead – same plank cost, 15% more XP

Levels 83-99: Mahogany Tables (For Gold Cows)

Build in Dining Room. Costs skyrocket:

• ≈ 85k mahogany planks needed for 99
• Costs ≈114M (as of July 2024 prices)
• XP rates: 700-900k/hr with tick manipulation

Hidden Money-Saving Tactics

These saved me over 5M during my grind:

Alternative Routes If Poor

• Teak benches (level 52+): Slightly cheaper than oak doors (4.8 GP/XP vs 5.8). 20% slower though.
• Wintertodt supply crates: Get free teak/mahogany planks while training Firemaking. Got 800 planks from 50-99 FM.

Make Your Own Planks

Breakdown for sawmill trips:

Truth? Only worth it if you're under 10M bank. Your time has value.

Butler Management: Do This or Waste Millions

Mess this up and costs balloon by 15%. Here's the optimal routine:

1. Tele to house (use house tab)
2. Call butler → "Fetch from bank"
3. Give him 26 noted planks + 10k coins
4. Build 2 objects while he's gone
5. Repeat as he returns

Key: Always build during his trip. Waiting idle costs 500k/hr in lost XP.

"I ignored this and spent 1.2M extra on my 50-70 grind. Don't be me." – Veteran player fail

Essential POH Upgrades by Level

Stop training periodically to build useful rooms. My recommended order:

Top 5 Mistakes That Waste Gold

From my clan's failed attempts:

1. Not using Phials: Banking in Yanille adds 15 secs per trip
2. Wrong servant: Cook only carries 9 planks vs butler's 16
3. Forgetting boosts: Spicy stew (+5) lets you build pools early
4. Training without teleports: Walking to house adds minutes per hour
5. Ignoring diaries: Varrock medium gives 10% sawmill discount