Farming Cowhides
Cows are among the first creatures you’ll encounter, and they drop cowhides, which are valuable to RuneScape gold players leveling Crafting.

What You Need:

Basic combat ability (cows are very low level).

Some space in your inventory.

Access to Lumbridge cow fields.

How It Works:

Kill cows in the fields north of Lumbridge (near the Al-Kharid gate).

Collect the cowhides they drop.

Sell them at the Grand Exchange or to other players.

Why It’s Great for Beginners:

Cows are weak and easy to kill.

Cowhides stack up quickly in value for such a low-level monster.

Also drops raw beef and bones for additional profit or skill training.

Pro Tip: You can bank your hides in Al-Kharid if you pay the gate toll (10 coins) or complete the “Prince Ali Rescue” quest to pass for free.

4. Killing Monsters for Loot
This is the classic way to make money in any RPG — kill monsters and sell what they drop. While you won’t be slaying dragons anytime soon, many low-level monsters still drop profitable loot.

Good Options for Beginners:

Chickens – Drop feathers, which sell well to fishers and fletchers.

Goblins – Occasionally drop beginner gear and coins.

Men/Women NPCs – Drop small amounts of coins that add up over time.

Why It’s Great for Beginners:

Trains your combat stats while earning money.

Teaches you how to fight and manage food usage.

Easy to find and repeatable anywhere in the game.

Pro Tip: Always check item prices on buy RuneScape gold the Grand Exchange before selling — some drops you might think are worthless can be surprisingly valuable.