Strategies to Reduce Repair and OSRS gold Supply Costs

a. Use Cost-Efficient Gear

You don’t always need top-tier gear to be effective. Many mid-tier items offer great value without repair costs.

Swap Bandos armor for Fighter torso or Torags during casual tasks.

Use Abyssal whip or Dragon scimitar instead of expensive degradable weapons.

For ranged combat, consider Rune crossbows or Magic shortbows to cut down ammunition costs.

b. Make Your Own Supplies

If you have high-level skills, you can offset costs by crafting or brewing your own materials:

Fishing + Cooking: Catch and cook your own high-tier food.

Herblore: Make your own potions instead of buying them.

Runecrafting: Create your own runes to save money in the long term.

c. Track Your Expenses

Keep a simple log of what you spend on supplies and repairs per hour or per run. Over time, you’ll spot patterns and find ways to reduce unnecessary spending.

d. Train Smithing and Construction

Smithing: As mentioned earlier, boosts to Smithing can significantly lower armor repair costs.

Construction: With a high-level player-owned house, you can create altars and teleport systems that save on prayer potions and teleport runes.

e. Buy in Bulk When Prices Are Low

The OSRS market fluctuates constantly. Buying consumables in cheap OSRS items bulk during off-peak times or after content updates can save millions in the long term.