OSRS Sailing Hooks Guide | All Hooks & How They Work

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Salvaging hooks become one of your core tools once you start pulling up shipwrecks for xp and loot. This guide breaks down each hook tier so you know exactly how to build them and when to upgrade.

Note: You can find our full salvaging guide here.

What Salvaging Hooks Actually Do in OSRS

A salvaging hook lets you pull salvage from sunken shipwrecks. Each action gives Sailing xp and drops salvage into your cargo hold. Higher tier hooks work faster and give smoother rates, especially when using two hooks at once.

Full Breakdown of Hook Tiers

Each hook requires both Sailing and Construction levels to build and to use. You need visible boosts to meet those levels. Invisible boosts do not work for construction or operation.

Bronze Salvaging Hook

• Sailing 15

• Construction 1

• Plank 4

• Bronze nails 16

• Bronze bar 6

• Rope 1

Iron Salvaging Hook

• Sailing 21

• Construction 9

• Oak plank 4

• Iron nails 16

• Iron bar 6

• Rope 1

Steel Salvaging Hook

• Sailing 27

• Construction 18

• Teak plank 4

• Steel nails 16

• Steel bar 6

• Rope 1

• Lead bar 3

Mithril Salvaging Hook

• Sailing 44

• Construction 30

• Mahogany plank 4

• Mithril nails 16

• Mithril bar 6

• Rope 1

• Lead bar 3

Adamant Salvaging Hook

• Sailing 59

• Construction 52

• Camphor plank 4

• Adamantite nails 16

• Adamantite bar 6

• Rope 1

• Lead bar 3

Rune Salvaging Hook

• Sailing 74

• Construction 66

• Ironwood plank 4

• Rune nails 16

• Runite bar 6

• Rope 1

• Lead bar 4

• Cupronickel bar 4

Dragon Salvaging Hook

• Sailing 86

• Construction 78

• Rosewood plank 7

• Dragon nails 16

• Dragon metal sheet 6

• Rope 1

• Cupronickel bar 4

• Broken dragon hook 1

How Salvaging Works Out on the Sea

You sail up to a shipwreck, stop, and click the hook. The hook pulls up salvage and sends it into your cargo. The higher the tier, the faster each action completes. Using two hooks at once lets you cycle between them for faster xp.

Two Hook Salvaging Basics

Two tick salvaging is a rhythm you repeat over and over. It speeds up the entire process.

Simple Loop to Practice

• Click the wreck with a knife

• Click the first hook

• Click the wreck again

• Swap to the second hook

• Repeat the pattern

It feels weird at first, but once it clicks your xp becomes much smoother.

When You Should Upgrade Hooks

Upgrade as soon as you meet the level requirements or max out burbs. Each tier feels better to use than the last. Rune and dragon hooks have the fastest actions and make two tick loops easier.

Final Blurb

Salvaging hooks turn shipwrecks into a steady xp line. Build the strongest hook you can, sail to every wreck you see, and practice the two hook loop. With the right setup, salvaging becomes one of the most reliable parts of your Sailing grind.

FAQ

How many hooks can I install

You can place two salvaging hooks and alternate them for faster xp.

Do I need both levels to use a hook

Yes, you need the Sailing and Construction requirements.

Do invisible boosts work

No, you must have a real visible boost or the actual level.

Is dragon the top tier hook

Yes, it is the strongest hook and offers the fastest salvage actions.

Do crewmates speed up salvaging

Crewmates help carry salvage, but the hook actions stay the same speed.

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