Training combat is crucial for RuneScape gold survival and unlocking better gear. Ironmen don't have the luxury of buying weapons or armor from other players, so you'll need to earn everything through grinding and loot.

Best Early Training Spots:

Chickens & Cows – Easy to kill, drop feathers, hides, and bones.

Goblins – Good for early gear drops and quick XP.

Al Kharid Warriors – Moderate defense and decent XP for mid-level combat.

Stronghold of Security – A must-do for any Ironman. It offers 10,000 coins and four safe zones to train on increasingly tough monsters.

Be sure to pick up every bone you come across. Bury them or save them for use on a Gilded Altar later to power-level your Prayer—a vital skill for combat survivability.

Level Prayer Strategically

Prayer gives access to protective and offensive abilities critical for Ironman survivability, especially in bossing and quests. Here's how to train it early:

Bury all bones you collect from chickens, cows, goblins, and other creatures.

As you unlock more GP and Construction, build a Gilded Altar in your POH with burners for faster training.

Use Ectofuntus for early high XP gains if you're willing to grind slime and bone dust.

You'll want to hit level 43 for Protect from OSRS GP Melee as soon as you reasonably can—it will make many bosses and quest fights manageable.