If you’re doing a hardcore ironman run in Old School RuneScape, then it’s inevitable that you’re going to need to use a pickaxe.
If you want to make armor, then you’re going to need a pickaxe. You’ll also need a pickaxe if you want to make weapons, sell ores to NPCs for gold, or level up quite a few different skills.
Recommended Read: How to Repair Rune Pouches in OSRS
As a hardcore ironman, being unable to access the Grand Exchange, you’re going to need to familiarize yourself with where to buy pickaxes and which shop suits you the best.
In OSRS, you can buy pickaxes from the Grand Exchange, Nurmof’s Pickaxe Shop, Yarsul’s Prodigious Pickaxes, Pickaxe-Is-Mine, Toothy’s Pickaxes, and Gwyn’s Mining Emporium.
Table of Contents
Where to Buy Pickaxes in Old School RuneScape
Pickaxes are essential in Old School RuneScape. Whether you’re mining ores to resell on the Grand Exchange. Smelt them and turn them into armor. Or if you’re just trying to level up a skill, you’re going to need a pickaxe.
This guide briefly goes over which are the best locations to buy pickaxes, what types of pickaxes you can get from said locations and their pickaxe prices.
Grand Exchange
If you’re not doing a hardcore iron man run, and aren’t restricted from using the grand exchange, then the best and cheapest place to buy pickaxes from is the Grand Exchange.
We all know where the Grand Exchange is located. But if you don’t, to get to the Grand Exchange first, head to Varrock.
Once you’re at Varrock, head west until you reach the Varrock west bank. Once you reach the west bank, head north, and you’ll get to the Grand Exchange.
You’ll see a Banker and a Grand Exchange Clerk. Right-click on the Grand Exchange Clerk and select the “Exchange Grand Exchange Clerk” option.
This will open the Grand Exchange interface, where you’ll be able to buy pickaxes.
Nurmof’s Pickaxe Shop
You can buy all standard metal pickaxes from Nurmof at Nurmof’s Pickaxe Shop, which is located at the Dwarven Mine.
The prices for pickaxes are as follows:
- Bronze pickaxes are sold for 1 GP
- Iron pickaxes are sold for 140 GP
- Steel pickaxes are sold for 500 GP
- Mithril pickaxes are sold for 1,300 GP
- Adamant pickaxes are sold for 3,200 GP
- Rune pickaxes are sold for 32,000 GP
Nurmof’s Pickaxe Shop is the only shop in free-to-play that sells rune pickaxes (without level restrictions), and being so close to Varrock makes his shop the best choice to buy pickaxes from.
To get to his shop, first head to the Dwarven Mine, which is located southwest of Edgeville.
Once you’re at the Dwarven Mine, at the center, there will be a trap door. Going down the trap door leads you to the mines.
Once you’re in the mines, follow the south path until you’re able to take a left turn. Take the left turn and follow the path until the first northern opening. Go northward until you reach Nurmof.
Once you see Nurmof, right-click on him and select the “Trade Nurmof” option to open the Nurmof’s Pickaxe Shop’s interface. Here you’ll be able to trade with Nurmof and buy the previously listed pickaxes.
Yarsul’s Prodigious Pickaxes
Yarsul’s Prodigious Pickaxes is located in the same area as Nurmof’s Pickaxe Shop, inside the Dwarven Mines.
Yrasul’s Prodigious Pickaxes is located inside the Mining Guild, which requires level 60 mining to access.
The prices for pickaxes are as follows:
- Bronze pickaxes are sold for 1 GP
- Iron pickaxes are sold for 140 GP
- Steel pickaxes are sold for 500 GP
- Mithril pickaxes are sold for 1,300 GP
- Adamant pickaxes are sold for 3,200 GP
- Rune pickaxes are sold for 32,000 GP
To get to Yarsul’s Prodigious Pickaxes, head down to the Dwarven Mine, which is located southwest of Edgeville.
Once you’re inside the mines, follow the south path and take the second right turn. Follow the path until you’ll see a south path. Follow the south path until you’ll reach the Mining Guild.
Once you’re at the Mining Guild, Yarsul will be walking around somewhere in the outer area. Right-click on him and select the “Trade Yarsul” option to open the Yarsul’s Prodigious Pickaxes’ interface.
Here, you’ll be able to trade with Yarsul and buy the previously listed pickaxes.
Pickaxe-Is-Mine
Pickaxe-Is-Mine stocks almost every type of pickaxe except for iron, black, and dragon pickaxes.
It can only be accessed by membership players and costs much more than Nurmof’s Pickaxe Shop or Yarsul’s Prodigious Pickaxes.
The prices for pickaxes are as follows:
- Bronze pickaxes are sold for 1 GP
- Steel pickaxes are sold for 650 GP
- Mithril pickaxes are sold for 1,690 GP
- Adamant pickaxes are sold for 4,160 GP
- Rune pickaxes are sold for 41,600 GP
Pickaxe-Is-Mine can be found in East Keldagrim and is owned by Tati and Sune.
There are many ways to get to Keldagrim, but the most common way is by using the trapdoor located northwest of the Grand Exchange and taking the mine cart.
You’ll need to at least start The Giant Dwarf quest to access this area.
Once you’re at Keldagrim, head east until you’ll find the Pickaxe-Is-Mine store. Right-click on Tati and select the “Trade Tati” option to open the Pickaxe-Is-Mine interface.
Here, you’ll be able to trade with Tati and buy the previously listed pickaxes.
Toothy’s Pickaxes
Toothy’s Pickaxes stocks almost every type of pickaxe except for black and dragon pickaxes. Just like Pickaxe-Is-Mine, it can only be accessed by players that have a membership. Toothy’s Pickaxes has the same price as Pickaxe-Is-Mine, but it also sells empty pots at a bulk price.
The prices for pickaxes are as follows:
- Bronze pickaxes are sold for 1 GP
- Iron pickaxes are sold for 182 GP
- Steel pickaxes are sold for 650 GP
- Mithril pickaxes are sold for 1,690 GP
- Adamant pickaxes are sold for 4,160 GP
- Rune pickaxes are sold for 41,600 GP
Toothy’s Pickaxes is located in Lovakengj, near the sulphur mine. There are many ways to get to Lovakengj. Including using the fairy ring, the Xeric’s Talisman, or the Lovakengj Minecart Network.
Once you’re at the sulphur mine in Lovakengj, you’ll see Toothy walking around. Right-click on him and select the “Trade Toothy” option to open the Toothy’s Pickaxes’ interface.
Here, you’ll be able to trade with Toothy and buy the previously listed pickaxes.
Gwyn’s Mining Emporium
Gwyn’s Mining Emporium stocks almost every type of pickaxe except for bronze, black, and dragon pickaxes.
Just like Pickaxe-Is-Mine and Toothy’s Pickaxes, you must be a member to access Gwyn’s shop.
Fortunately, unlike the two shops, Gwyn’s Mining Emporium is the cheapest member-only shop.
The prices for pickaxes are as follows:
- Iron pickaxes are sold for 140 GP
- Steel pickaxes are sold for 500 GP
- Mithril pickaxes are sold for 1,300 GP
- Adamant pickaxes are sold for 3,200 GP
- Rune pickaxes are sold for 32,000 GP
Gwyn’s Mining Emporium is located on the southwest side of Prifddinas. Prifddinas is the capital city of Tirannwn, which is located just north of Isafdar.
Once you get to Gwyn’s Mining Emporium, you’ll see Gwyn walking around. Right-click on Gwyn and select the “Trade Gwyn” option to open the Gwyn’s Mining Emporium’s interface.
Here, you’ll be able to trade with Gwyn and buy the previously listed pickaxes.
Those are the best places to buy pickaxes in Old School RuneScape!
Have any input or requests for future guides? Let us know in the comment section below.
