New to RS and wanted to go through it on Ironman. Found the "BRUHsailer" guide and at the point where it says to Blackjack until 1.5m gp, about up to around level 79 in thieving.
Currently I am level 55 in thieving, so only done 10ish levels and I am very much not enjoying it. What other alternatives could I go for at this stage of progression? I've followed the guide so far so my levels and accomplishments are that of the guide. The Blackjacking requires too much focus and strain currently despite watching videos and the like to try and make it manageable.
#New player - Any Blackjacking alternatives?
tepid sleet
gritty sonnet
it gets a lot better around level 55-60
theres no real alternatives, everything else is much slower
you could consider completing crack the clue 3 and hopping in varrock basement for ruby rings for ~5 hours
but then you'll still have to train thieving later
tepid sleet
That's really sad to hear 😦 My current xp/hr from this doesn't even seem "that" good. Between having to run to get more wine, and with the low hp / constant damage from failing the knock out, my xp/hr is only showing ~50k.
When I try to look at videos or information online everyone reports rates in excess of 100k or 200k at higher levels. I have to assume there is simply a skill issue, but is there maybe other methods that would give similar xp/hr or gp/hr to my current rate that I could maybe try instead?
gritty sonnet
no, its your thieving level
the method gets a lot better after the first 10 or 15 levels
there are no methods that give similar xp/hr or gp/hr, thats why we recommend blackjack
the crack the clue ruby ring for ~300k gp/hr is the next best thing, but it gives no xp of any kind
tepid sleet
Is 1.5m gp needed immediately, or can I coast on what I have for now and then come back to Blackjacking when I require more?
I understand that Wintertodt is highly encouraged to do all in one go, is Blackjacking the same or can I split it up to try and manage the motivation?
gritty sonnet
You can check after each step for the gp. Most of it is spent on the first step after the blackjacking, but not all of it
Wintertodt is not highly encouraged to do in one go
you can leave around 80fm with little to no downside
tepid sleet
you can leave around 80fm with little to no downside
Ah yea I shoud've been more clear. I meant leaving around there. So 50 - 80 before doing other steps. Instead of say 50 - 60 then progressing on and coming back later.
tepid sleet
You can check after each step for the gp. Most of it is spent on the first step ...
Okay, I'll look on through the guide then and see how much the gp stack changes. It would be good for me if I could have little distractions in-between the gp grind for now 🙂
Thanks!
scarlet patio
the crack the clue ruby ring for ~300k gp/hr is the next best thing, but it give...
This is crazy that this is true lol
I didn't know it was that good
"good" but you know what I mean
torn reef
Personally did Gardians of the rift earlier than per guide and skipped some of the gp needed to buy runes for the mage training arena grind
tepid sleet
Just wanted to update this now that I've got up to level 61 Thieving. It does get better thankfully. The start was so unenjoyable because I was plagued with constant fails leading to consuming more food, requiring more time spent getting more food instead of just blackjacking.
From about 57 or so onwards, my fail rate has nearly evaporated against the Sword wielding bandits and so it is much easier to manage.
My xp rate atm is ~95 - 105k/hr so I think it's still under rates advertised by the wiki but it isn't too bad. It'll end up being around 14 hours more at my current rate.
Thanks for all the responses in this thread though!
gleaming ledge
Good update Ty, I may head over and try it out
safe pivot
Your xp rate gets a huge boost at 65 when you unlock menaphites also
You fail a lot during the early levels which makes it suck
I find the method pretty bearable these days with left click pickpocket
umbral fog
Personally did Gardians of the rift earlier than per guide and skipped some of t...
I like early gotr too.
umbral fog
Also early temporos for fish barrel is some nice gp/gems/jewelry
And cooking xp for rfd
plain osprey
Just wanted to update this now that I've got up to level 61 Thieving. It does ge...
You can do stealing artifacts, I’m not sure why no one is mentioning it, but it’s got great Xp rates, does require 75% pisc favour though, blackjacking isn’t the only solution in a game that has many options
torn marsh
You can do stealing artifacts, I’m not sure why no one is mentioning it, but it’...
Its the GP that’s the issue
plain osprey
Ooooooo
The pain of black jacking would drive me to do something for cash alternatively
gritty sonnet
its really not that bad, and we managed to reduce it to a minimum
especially if you do todt to 99 at once, in which case you only need like 800k gp from blackjack
safe pivot
i just did the blackjack grind on the uim
not sure why ppl have such an issue with it
distant yarrow
Highly recommend challenging yourself to do it anyway, as you will be surprised at what you can do and the accomplishment will set you on a good mindset for the start of your grind.
brave crescent
