🛠️ OSRS Ironman Mode/HCIM — The Practical Progress Guide (Powered by MyPvM)

Short on time, big on goals? This guide shows a clean, efficient route for Ironman Mode and Hardcore Ironman (HCIM) progression — and where MyPvM can safely handle the grind so you can focus on the fun (bossing, raids, diaries).

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🎯 What You’ll Get From This Guide

• A phase-by-phase roadmap from early unlocks to late-game bosses

• Minimum stat targets for key content (Gauntlet, Barrows, Zulrah, CoX)

• Where services save the most time (quests, skilling, diaries, item hunts)

• Safety-first workflow so your account stays secure

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🚀 Phase 1 — Early Game (Tutorial Island ➜ First Unlocks)

Goals: mobility, sustain, and early diaries.

• Early priorities

  • Graceful (full set for run energy)

  • Ardougne Cloak 1–2 (teleports & pickpocket boost path)

  • Barbarian Outpost access

• Smart lamps/books: dump into Herblore early (Ironman bottleneck)

• Recommended services (optional):

  • Quest bundles (Waterfall, Witch’s House, Grand Tree, Tree Gnome Village)

  • Graceful set acquisition

  • Ardougne Easy/Medium diaries

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🧪 Phase 2 — Skilling Foundations (Make Everything Else Faster)

Break the bottlenecks early for smoother progression.

• Herblore: 38 ➜ 70+ for core potions (stamina/super combat later)

• Construction: 50 ➜ 70+ for POH teleports, jewelry box, ornate pool

• Crafting: 46 ➜ 70+ for GLORY, then 87 for FURY (long-term)

• Thieving: 38 ➜ 65+ (master farmers / Ardy knights route)

• Agility: 40 ➜ 70+ for shortcuts & stamina synergy

• Recommended services (optional): targeted skilling packages (Construction/Crafting/Agility/Thieving/Herblore)

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🧙 Phase 3 — Quest Milestones That Change Everything

These unlock content & teleports and remove big roadblocks.

• Recipe for Disaster (gloves & combat utility)

• Fremennik Isles/Tales (Helm of Neitiznot, V’s shield path)

• Fairy Tale I/II (Fairy rings = map unlocked)

• A Kingdom Divided (Arceuus spellbook, utility spells)

• Sins of the Father (Darkmeyer, Blood shards path)

• Song of the Elves (Prifddinas & Gauntlet)

• Dragon Slayer II (Vorkath)

• Recommended services (optional): Questing bundles to hit these quickly & safely

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🧩 Phase 4 — Pivotal PvM Unlocks

Set yourself up for items that define Ironman Mode endgame.

• Gauntlet/CG — crystal armor, Bow of Faerdhinen path

• Barrows — tank gear & Ahrim’s for early Mage DPS

• Zulrah — blowpipe, serpentine helm, scales source

• Vorkath — high GP/hr & supplies (after DS2)

• Chambers of Xeric (CoX) — late-game BiS (see Megascales below)

• Recommended services (optional):

  • Barrows runs/Zulrah sessions (safely farm key uniques)

  • Megascales (CoX Scales):

    • Purple Rains (1+38) — guaranteed purple chest

    • Scroll Protection — avoid prayer scroll outcomes

    • 100-Scale Mystics Chinning — best Ranged XP/h (primarily for mains, also viable for Ironman Mode/HCIM)

    • Learn more: /megascales (link your product page)

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🧠 Stat Targets — Quick Reference

Content	Suggested Stats	Notes
Barrows	60+ Combat, 43+ Prayer	Early tank/DPS gear path
Gauntlet	70+ Ranged/Melee, 70+ Agility	Crystalline prep helps; CG later
Zulrah	80+ Ranged, 75+ Mage, 43+ Prayer	Unlock blowpipe/serp/visage paths
Vorkath	85+ Ranged, DS2 complete	Consistent GP & supplies
CoX (Megascales)	Flexible (scaled)	Purple Rains/Scroll Protection options

(We can tailor routes to your exact stats and goals.)

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🧰 Where MyPvM Saves You the Most Time

• Questing bundles to hit the big unlocks safely

• Skilling packages (Construction/Crafting/Agility/Herblore/Thieving)

• Diary completions (Ardougne/Varrock/Desert/Fremennik…)

• Item hunts (Barrows/Zulrah/Gauntlet/Vorkath)

• Raids via Megascales (Purple Rains/Scroll Protection/Mystics chinning)

Want to see how we keep Ironman Mode/HCIM accounts safe? Read our Security Measures overview (link your security blog).

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✅ Before You Book — Checklist

• I’m playing Ironman Mode/HCIM or a main and want efficient progression

• I know which milestones I want (e.g., Song of the Elves, DS2, Zulrah, CoX purple)

• I’m OK with the secure login workflow (no PM PINs; plugin-based)

• I prefer evidence-based tracking during services (screens & logs)

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❓ FAQ

Is this path HCIM-friendly?
Yes. We flag dangerous segments and can reroute or handle them safely on request.

Can you do just parts of this plan?
Absolutely — from one quest to full end-to-end progression.

How do you handle credentials on Ironman Mode/HCIM?
Via our secure plugin flow (no PINs in DMs). You keep control; we provide transparent proof/logs.

What about CoX purples early?
Use Megascales: Purple Rains guarantees a purple chest; Scroll Protection avoids prayer scrolls; 100-Scale Mystics is the best Ranged XP/h.

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🧭 Ready to Move Fast?

Tell us your current stats and target goals — we’ll share the shortest, safest path and do the grind for you while you enjoy the good stuff.

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