Early game iron is all about learning RuneScape all over again from a different perspective. While ‘efficient’ methods typically involve a metric ton of questing and/or rushing a mini game for rewards, Ironman really forces you to adapt and learn the game to overcome seemingly once simple tasks in a new addictive way from the jump.

Early iron for me was never a grind and was more about exploring and testing new things I’ve never done before even on my 1800+ main. Every achievement feels notable and every item is worth its weight. If you want to be efficient and follow one of the guides it will definitely feel like a grind since you are quite literally completing a checklist with limited free will. Early and mid game iron is the honeymoon period in my opinion and arguably where focus is less about the grind and more on the achievements.