Congratulations! You’ve just completed Tutorial Island in Old School RuneScape (OSRS), your first step into one of the most beloved MMORPGs out there. But once you step off the island, the world of Gielinor opens wide with endless possibilities — and a bit of confusion for new players. To help you build a solid foundation and enjoy a smooth start, here are the Top 13 Early Game Goals every beginner should aim for right after Tutorial Island.

1. Set Up Your Account and Explore the Interface

Before rushing into quests or combat, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the game’s interface:

Learn how to manage your inventory, equipment, and skills.

Customize your settings for optimal gameplay.

Check your stats and understand experience points and levels.

Knowing the controls and menus will save frustration later.

2. Complete the “Cook’s Assistant” Quest

This simple quest is one of the easiest and fastest ways to get familiar with questing and gain some experience. Plus, it rewards you with some coins and cooking experience. Early quests like this build your confidence and unlock new areas.

3. Train Combat Skills: Attack, Strength, Defence, and Hitpoints

Combat is essential in OSRS, so start training:

Use the low-level monsters around Lumbridge, such as cows, chickens, and goblins.

Train Attack to unlock new weapons.

Strength to increase your damage.

Defence to reduce damage taken.

Hitpoints automatically increases as you train the above.

Try to balance these stats for effective fighting.

4. Level Up Ranged or Magic (Optional but Recommended)

Aside from melee combat, ranged and magic are powerful combat styles:

Ranged allows you to attack from a distance.

Magic offers utility spells and offensive capabilities.

Try casting simple spells or shooting arrows to diversify your combat skills.

5. Train Basic Gathering Skills: Woodcutting, Fishing, and Mining

Gathering resources is vital for leveling, making money, and crafting:

Chop trees near Lumbridge for logs.

Fish at the nearby river for food.

Mine copper and tin to start smithing.

These skills will support your survival and progression.

6. Train Cooking to Prepare Your Own Food

Food is crucial for healing during combat. Cooking allows you to turn raw fish or meat into edible meals:

Start by cooking shrimp or trout near Lumbridge.

Gain Cooking experience and save money by making your own food.

7. Start Smithing and Crafting

Begin crafting simple items like bronze or iron bars and basic jewelry or armor. These skills let you make your own equipment and sell items for profit:

Use the furnace and anvils in Lumbridge.

Complete the “Smithing” and “Crafting” tutorials if needed.

8. Complete the “Waterfall Quest” Early for Huge Combat XP

This quest is a favorite among beginners because it grants large Attack and Strength experience rewards without any combat requirements. It opens up more combat options early on.

9. Begin Exploring Quests for Experience and Rewards

OSRS is packed with quests that grant experience, items, and access to new areas. After the basics, try easy quests like:

“The Restless Ghost”

“Ernest the Chicken”

“Vampire Slayer”

These quests introduce game mechanics and lore while boosting your levels.

10. Unlock the Grand Exchange

The Grand Exchange in Varrock is your central trading hub. Unlocking it allows you to:

Buy and sell items safely.

Research prices.

Save time gathering and crafting items you can buy instead.

Travel to Varrock and complete quests or activities to access this key feature.

11. Join a Clan or Find a Group

OSRS has a thriving community. Joining a clan or group:

Provides support and advice.

Makes training and boss fights easier.

Opens up social aspects of the game.

Check the in-game chat or forums to find a beginner-friendly clan.

12. Train Prayer by Collecting Bones

Prayer is a powerful skill that provides buffs and healing in combat:

Collect bones from defeated monsters.

Use them on altars in a player-owned house or at specific locations to gain Prayer experience.

It’s a slower skill but very valuable long-term.

13. Start Earning Money Efficiently

OSRS Gold (coins) is essential to buying gear, food, and supplies:

Kill cows and sell hides.

Fish and sell cooked fish.

Mine ores and sell bars.

Pick up dropped items from monsters.

As you gain experience, you can move on to more profitable money-making methods.

Bonus Tips for New Players

Use the OSRS Wiki: It’s an invaluable resource with detailed guides and maps.

Be patient: OSRS is designed to be a long-term journey.

Watch out for scammers: Always trade carefully and avoid suspicious offers.

Learn the skillcape requirements: They represent mastery in a skill and offer useful perks.

Starting your adventure in Old School RuneScape can be overwhelming, but focusing on these early game goals will help you build a solid foundation. From combat and gathering to questing and trading, these steps set you on the path to becoming a skilled adventurer in Gielinor.

Remember, OSRS is about exploration, community, and mastery. Take your time, enjoy the journey, and keep leveling up!