OSRS Ironman Fletching Guide (1–99)

Levels 1–5: Arrow Shafts

• Use regular logs to make arrow shafts.
• Fast early XP — ~15 logs is enough to hit level 5.

Levels 5–20: Shortbows & Longbows (Unstrung)

• Use regular logs to make:
  • Shortbow (u) – Level 5
  • Longbow (u) – Level 10
• You'll need around 180 logs to reach 20.
• Optional: String bows using bowstrings for more XP & alch value.

Levels 20–35: Oak Shortbows & Longbows

• From Woodcutting guide: you'll have 200+ oak logs saved.
• Make:
  • Oak shortbow (u) – Level 20
  • Oak longbow (u) – Level 25
• Again, stringing adds more XP and makes them alchable (keep for Magic XP later).

Levels 35–55: Willow Shortbows & Longbows

• Use your banked willow logs from Woodcutting (from levels 30–60).
• Best use is:
  • Willow shortbow (u) – Level 35
  • Willow longbow (u) – Level 40
• String these and alch them if training Magic — perfect synergy.

Levels 55–70: Maple Longbows

• Use Kingdom of Miscellania or chop your own maples from 45+ WC.
• Make Maple longbow (u) – unlocks at 55.
• Stringing them gives solid XP and makes them alch-ready.
• ~2,500–3,000 bows from 55–70.

Levels 70–85: Yew Shortbows & Longbows

• Chop your own yews (slow) or use drops from Slayer/bossing.
• Make Yew shortbow (u) at 65, Yew longbow (u) at 70.
• String and high alch when possible for Magic XP profit loop.

Levels 85–99: Magic Longbows

• Slow but efficient — save all Magic logs from WC, Slayer, Kingdom.
• Unlocks at 85, stringable at 85 too.
• Ideal for high alching: great XP, no waste.
• Optional: finish with darts or broad bolts if going ranged training.

Alternative Methods (Faster / Ranged-Focused)

• Darts: Fletch dart tips (after Tourist Trap) with feathers
• Arrows: Headless arrows + arrow tips (Smithing synergy)
• Bolt tips: Opals, jades, pearls → used with crossbows
• Not always best for XP but useful for ammo prep

Ironman Bowstring Sources

• Craft from Flax (picked in Seers’, grown, or from Kingdom)
• Use Spinning wheels in Lumbridge, Seers’, or at your POH (with loom)

Fletching + Magic Combo

• String and high alch bows for:
  • Great Fletching XP
  • Magic XP (via High Alch)
  • Pure Ironman profit cycle
• Bow order for alching:
  • Willow longbow (early safe option)
  • Maple longbow (main bulk)
  • Yew/Magic longbow (for late-game profits)