Introduction
OSRS Barbarian Fishing in Old School RuneScape is a popular way to train your Fishing skill and gain Strength and Agility. This unique method combines Barbarian Training with traditional Fishing to provide a quick and efficient way to level multiple skills at the same time.
Getting Started
You will need to complete Alfred Grimhand Bar Crawl before you can start Barbarian fishing. This quest allows you to access the Barbarian Outpost where the fishing spots can be found.
Otto Godblessed will teach you the basics of Barbarian Fishing and provide you with a small fishing net and a barbarian rod. He will teach you Barbarian Fishing basics and give you a small fishing rod and a barbarian net.
The Fishing Method
You will need to be at least level 48 in Fishing before you can start Barbarian fishing. At this level you can fish for Leaping Trout, but experience rates are slower than higher levels. As you progress, you can fish for Leaping salmon and Leaping Sturgeon.
You will not catch regular fish when fishing at the Barbarian outpost. You will instead catch Leaping Fish, which can be chopped into fish offcuts and caviar. These items can be used as bait for your traps while training your Hunter skill.
Experience Rates
Barbarian Fishing is one of the best ways to gain Fishing experience in the game. This is especially true at higher levels. As you progress in the game, you’ll be able catch more Leaping Fish per hour. This will lead to faster experience gains.
You can expect to gain 40,000 experience per an hour at level 58. This rate increases to around 50 000 experience per hour when you reach level 70 Fishing and up to 60 000 experience per hour when you reach level 99 Fishing.
Additional Benefits
Barbarian Fishing gives you Strength and Agility Experience in addition to Fishing. Each successful Leaping Fish catch grants 11 Strength & Agility experience.
Barbarian potions can also be made from the offcuts of fish, roe and caviar you obtain while Barbarian Fishing. These potions temporarily boost your Strength, Agility and Hitpoints, making them useful in combat situations.
Efficiency Tips
Consider using the bank chest near the fishing spots to maximize your Barbarian Fishing experience. This allows you quickly deposit your catch and continue fishing without having to run to a distant banking location.
Also, keep an eye out for your small fishing net and fishing rod. It’s important to keep spares of these items on hand, as they can break with each catch.
Conclusion
OSRS Barbarian fishing is a highly effective training method which offers excellent experience rates in Fishing, Agility, and Strength. This guide will help you quickly improve your skills by following the tips and tricks outlined.
Barbarian Fishing will provide an enjoyable experience for all players, whether you are aiming to reach level 100 Fishing or just looking for a rewarding way to improve your skills.
