OSRS Ironman Thieving Guide (1–99)

Levels 1–5: Men/Women

• Pickpocket Men/Women in Lumbridge or Varrock.
• Earn early coins to buy gear, runes, or food.

Levels 5–20: Cake Stalls

• Go to Ardougne (teleport unlocked via Plague City).
• Steal cake, chocolate, bread for food and XP.
• Guards can be trapped or safespotted to prevent aggro.

Levels 20–38: Silk Stall or Master Farmers

• Steal from Silk Stall in Ardougne — can be sold back later.
• Optional: Start pickpocketing Master Farmers for seeds.

Levels 38–55: Guards or Master Farmers

• Pickpocket Guards in Varrock or Ardougne.
• Or stick with Master Farmers if you’re farming or collecting herbs.

Levels 55–70: Knights of Ardougne

• Use Ardougne Knight trap method (lock them behind a table).
• Fast XP (~60k/hr+) and easy once setup.
• Ardougne Diary boosts success rate (+10% if medium completed).

Levels 70–99 Options

• Pyramid Plunder in Sophanem (fast XP, scarabs drop noted items).
• Blackjacking bandits in Pollnivneach (highest XP/hr — but click-intensive).
• Ardougne Knights: Still a chill and effective AFK method past 70.

Notable Unlocks and Tips

• Ardougne Diary for Knight success boost.
• Rogue Outfit (from Rogue’s Den) doubles loot from pickpocketing!
• Train Agility alongside for stamina and Pyramid Plunder movement.