Welcome to Ark 2 of the Hardcore Grandmaster journey in Old School RuneScape (OSRS). With the early game now in the rear-view mirror, you're stepping into the complex and rewarding midgame. This stage is about maximizing efficiency, unlocking essential gear, tackling high-level bosses, and setting the groundwork for endgame content. Whether you're a seasoned Ironman or just looking to up your game, this guide breaks down the major steps to dominate the midgame OSRS experience. And while Iron accounts may pride themselves on self-sufficiency, for standard accounts looking to speed things up, many players choose to buy OSRS gold to afford key upgrades and supplies that would otherwise take hours to earn.

1. Set a Midgame Goal: Elite Void and Dragon Slayer II

The first milestone in this midgame journey is completing Dragon Slayer II-a grandmaster quest that unlocks access to Vorkath, one of OSRS’s most profitable and challenging solo bosses. But before diving into DS2, one goal becomes clear: Elite Void gear. It’s a vital upgrade, especially for consistent Vorkath kills.

To get there:

· Farm Pest Control until you have full Void gear.

· Complete the Western Provinces Hard Diary for the Elite upgrade.

· Utilize the Kronos plant to speed up farming growth and complete diary requirements more efficiently.

· Pro tip: Check your farming timers and use teleport tricks to refresh patch status. With a little luck, Kronos can reduce 16-hour waits to just a few hours.

2. Questing with Purpose

Midgame OSRS is all about quest stacking for unlocks, diary progression, and passive XP. Use the Quest Speedrunning World to practice efficiently, especially for bosses like Galvek (DS2’s final boss).

Key quests to complete:

· Dragon Slayer II (access to Vorkath)

· While Guthix Sleeps (for optional cutscenes and lore)

· Barbarian Training (for access to Waterfiends and whirlpool areas)

· A Night at the Theatre (eventual endgame prep)

· These quests give massive XP drops in smithing, agility, magic, and more - leveling multiple skills at once and opening doors to high-tier training methods and slayer options.

3. Gear Progression & Bossing: The Vorkath Era Begins

With Elite Void and a Lucky Armadyl Crossbow in hand, it's time to farm Vorkath. This is one of the best GP/hr bosses in OSRS, offering elite drops like dragon bolts, wrath talismans, and raw sharks.

Tips for success:

· Use antifire potions and super antifire for max safety.

· Bring Saradomin brews liberally- if you're not doing Nex or Inferno, don’t hoard them.

· Stack prayer for consistent kills without needing constant banking.

· Killing Vorkath also helps in hitting important milestones like 80 Fletching (to craft your Magic Longbow for elite diary tasks), and builds up funds for items like the Dragon Hunter Crossbow later on.

4. Skilling with Strategy

By midgame, you’re constantly balancing combat and skilling. Focus on synergistic XP gains:

· Fletching: Use dragon darts and broad arrows for fast XP while bank-standing.

· Agility: Unlock shortcuts like Zul-Andra for Zuk prep and more efficient clue running.

· Magic: Switch to defensive Ice Barrage to boost both defense and slayer levels. Divine magic potions plus an amulet of chemistry can help you extend your barraging sessions.

· Farming: Expand to all four white berry patches using Spirit Trees and fairy rings.

· Daily goals like managing trees, completing herb runs, and checking white berry patches will passively progress your farming to 90+ over time.

5. Slayer and Totem Usage

Midgame slayer takes off once you hit tasks like Greater Demons and Demonic Gorillas. Burstable tasks (like Dust Devils or Nechs) become top-tier XP when combined with Ice Barrage and gear like Ancestral or Void Mage.

Also, don’t ignore your totem pieces. When completed, totems give you access to Skotizo, who can drop hard clues and ancient shards-vital for keeping Arclight charged and progressing through demon-heavy content.

6. Final Push: 80 Fletching and Scobo Creation

Once you hit 80 Fletching (with boosts if needed), you can finally craft the Magic Longbow for an elite diary task and clue scroll steps. After that, combine demon parts into the Scobo-your demonic boss weapon of choice.

The new fit: full Elite Void, untrimmed Fletching cape, and Scobo in hand-symbolizes the true midgame ascension.

Final Thoughts

The midgame in Old School RuneScape is the most rewarding time to play-it’s a blend of challenge, freedom, and discovery. Whether you’re chasing your next PB at Vorkath, stacking slayer tasks, or optimizing your farm runs, every click counts. While Ironmen grind it out solo, regular accounts might find it helpful to explore options like RuneScape gold for sale to speed up progress and unlock key upgrades faster. Now that you're armed with Elite Void, your Scobo, and a barrage of magic, it’s time to confront the big threats, finish those diaries, and prepare for the endgame grind ahead.
Happy scaping, Hardcore Grandmasters.