OSRS Sailing Group Content Guide
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Group Sailing opens up some of the best team moments on the ocean, so this guide gives you a clean look at how it all works and what you can actually do with a crew on board.
Note: Looking for group ironman and how that works with sailing? Check out our overview on that.
What Group Sailing Content Is
Group Sailing content is everything that lets more than one player work together on the same ship. You share tasks, fight sea threats, salvage finds, and use each facility at the same time. Every ship size adds more room, more hotspots, and more utility.
Group Boats And Team Roles
Group play begins the moment someone steps onto your raft, skiff, or sloop. Each boat size decides how many people you can bring and how many roles you can cover at once.
Boat Sizes And Team Space
Raft holds 2 total players with 1 facility hotspot
Skiff holds 5 total players with 4 facility hotspots
Sloop holds 10 total players with 8 facility hotspots
Crew slots begin on the skiff and increase again on the sloop. These NPC crew help your team carry crates, man cannons, and run tasks faster.
Shared Jobs During Sailing
Teamwork happens because everyone can interact with different parts of the ship at the same time. This gives real multiplayer value instead of sitting around watching the captain click everything.
Common Tasks With Multiple Players
Manning cannons
Carrying crates for courier tasks
Operating salvaging hooks
Running trawling nets
Harvesting wind motes
Repairing damage
Spotting hazards from the helm view
Loading cargo holds
Helping with storms, rapids, and dangerous routes
Everyone staying active gives faster runs and better XP.
Best Facilities For Group Play
Team Utility Picks
Salvaging hook for double players grabbing salvage
Cannon for shared combat
Cargo hold for courier groups
Trawling net for team fishing
Crystal extractor if someone stays near the helm hotspot
Wind catcher for mote generation in trials
Salvaging station for team processing
Your layout depends on the activity you plan to run, so boats with more hotspots have a big advantage.
Group Sailing Activities
Courier Tasks Together
Courier tasks scale well with groups because you can split the jobs. One player sails, another loads crates, someone else runs the ledger tables, and crew help carry the rest. This makes long routes much faster.
Bounty Tasks And Sea Threats
Team cannon fire melts threats faster than solo. One player handles steering while the rest rotate between reloads and repairs.
Salvaging Trips
A group can run two salvaging hooks at once, process salvage at a station, and keep the ship moving. This is great mid level XP and loot.
Trawling Runs
With a team, you haul faster and reset positions quicker. Good for group fishing and gathering special catches.
Barracuda Trials
Speed builds shine here. One person handles helm boosts while others trigger wind motes and help with obstacles.
Exploration And Jubbly Jive Mechanics
Team communication helps for puzzles, routes, and the messy stuff like fetid water zones or crystal flecked waves.
Useful Group Builds
Team Salvage Setup
Two salvaging hooks
One camphor cargo hold
One salvaging station
Crew with high deckhandiness
Team Combat Setup
One or two cannons
One salvaging hook
One cargo hold
One wind catcher
Crew with strong privateering to man weapons
Team Speed Setup
Best hull for movement
Best mast and sails for boost time
Best helm for rapid paths
One inoculation station
One wind catcher
Final Blurb
Group Sailing is where the ocean feels alive, and this setup lets you get the most from your team. Pick the right ship, stack the right hotspots, and keep everyone busy so every run feels smooth.
FAQ
How many players can fit on each ship
Raft holds 2, skiff holds 5, sloop holds 10.
What group content gives the best XP
Courier tasks, salvaging loops, and wind mote setups give strong XP with a team.
Can everyone use facilities
Yes, every player onboard can use any unlocked station.
Do crew NPCs help in group content
Yes, crew carry crates, man cannons, and support tasks depending on their stats.
Is Sailing group content worth doing
Yes, it speeds up tasks, gives smoother routes, and rewards feel better with multiple players working at once.
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