How to Get Ranarr Weeds and Make Prayer Potions as a Low-Level Ironman in OSRS

For Ironman players in Old School RuneScape, Prayer potions represent one of the most important early- to mid-game resources. They enable sustained PvM, smoother Slayer tasks, and consistent Barrows runs, yet Ranarr weeds can be difficult to acquire reliably at low levels-especially when Ironmen cannot simply buy OSRS gold to shortcut resource acquisition like regular accounts. This guide outlines a practical, low-risk method to farm Ranarr weeds directly from NPC drops in low-level Wilderness, along with an efficient way to gather Snape grass and convert both into Prayer potions through entirely self-sufficient gameplay.

Ranarr Weed Farming Location (Low-Level Wilderness)

The method begins in Edgeville, one of the most accessible hubs for early Ironman accounts. From Edgeville, run north past the gate near the Wilderness ditch, then continue east after passing the skeletons. This route places you in level 2 Wilderness, which is critical: while the Wilderness always carries risk, this area is extremely low level and rarely patrolled by PKers.

The target NPCs in this area are low-combat enemies that can be killed efficiently with basic gear. Melee, ranged, or magic all work; no specialized setup is required. Even minimal gear is sufficient, making this method viable for very early Ironman accounts.

These NPCs are valuable because they drop:

· Ranarr weeds

· Other useful herbs

· Large quantities of runes

· Coins and miscellaneous alchables

Over time, these drops add up significantly. In extended testing, thousands of kills resulted in hundreds of Ranarr weeds and several million coins’ worth of loot. While exact profit per hour varies by combat stats and attention level, this spot can produce roughly 200k–300k GP per hour on a normal account, while offering exceptional resource value for Ironmen.

Recommended Setup and Tips

To maximize efficiency and safety:

· Bring a looting bag to drastically increase inventory space

· Carry basic food and a few combat potions if desired

· Enable auto-retaliate to allow semi-AFK combat

· Regularly bank or escape if a PKer appears

Despite being in the Wilderness, deaths here are generally low-risk due to the minimal gear required. The looting bag, in particular, allows extended trips and minimizes downtime.

In addition to herbs, this spot also provides combat experience, making it a productive training method. It is entirely reasonable to gain several Attack or Strength levels while farming Ranarr weeds.

Herblore Requirements

Before you can make Prayer potions, ensure your account has:

· 38 Herblore (required to create Prayer potions)

If you are below this level, consider questing, cleaning herbs, or using lamps and diaries to bridge the gap.

Snape Grass Collection (Secondary Ingredient)

Prayer potions require Snape grass in addition to Ranarr weeds. One of the easiest methods to gather Snape grass is located north of Rimmington, near the Crafting Guild peninsula.

To reach this location efficiently:

· Teleport to a house in Rimmington (if available), or travel there manually

· Run north from the house portal, then west toward the shoreline near the hobgoblins

This area contains multiple Snape grass spawn points. You can repeatedly pick them up by hopping worlds or running back and forth to reset spawns. This method is entirely safe, costs nothing, and provides large quantities quickly.

Making Prayer Potions

Once you have the ingredients:

1. Clean the Ranarr weed

2. Use the clean Ranarr on a vial of water to create a Ranarr potion (unf)

3. Add Snape grass to complete the Prayer potion

The process is straightforward and can be done in bulk once materials are gathered.

Why This Method Is Ideal for Ironmen

This approach is especially effective because it:

· Avoids reliance on Farming contracts or seed RNG

· Requires no Slayer progression

· Combines combat training, GP generation, and Herblore supplies

· Scales well as your account improves

While Ranarr seeds and Slayer drops become more common later in an account’s progression, this method offers a reliable, early-game solution for sustaining Prayer usage across PvM, quests, and Barrows runs without relying on external trading or expensive inputs often associated with cheap OSRS gold markets. For low-level Ironmen looking to stabilize their supply of Prayer potions through self-sufficient gameplay rather than purchasing resources, this remains one of the most accessible and efficient strategies available.