I'm trying to level mining as efficiently as possible from 76 to 77 (or possibly 80 or 85) so I can access concentrated coal, gold, or runite, respectively; I've even sold a fair bit of my stuff so I could get a dragon pick.

 

I've read that iron is usually considered the ore of choice for powermining, although granite is popular as well. If I have Varrock 3 armor, what is the better thing to mine for xp?

I did 76-77 with Granite. Unpleasant, but at least it was quick. You'll do well there with Varrock armor 3.

Okay, great! :)

I did 76-77 with Granite. Unpleasant, but at least it was quick. You'll do well there with Varrock armor 3.

Why to only 77 may i ask?

 

**EDIT**

 

Nevermind.. I decided to open the Mining Guide -.-

Man im such an idiot >< :mellow:

Either way is good at that level but iron gets boring real quick.

I personally spent a lot of time doing iron at ardougne before the living rock cavern update.

Ya do granite. Much better than iron.

 

I know you probably don't have pack yack, but it's actually really good money if you use the yak to bank the big granites.

Since it's just 1 level, do granite, because you'll probably need to fight for a spot if you're mining iron. If you drop while you turn at the 4 rock spot, you only need a world with 900 people.

First, I agree with all the people saying Granite.

 

Also, you'll want to mine a star or two while getting the level for some nice, relaxed xp and good money. Check my AoW star hunting guide and the Tip.It star hunting guide for assistance.

First, I agree with all the people saying Granite.

 

Also, you'll want to mine a star or two while getting the level for some nice, relaxed xp and good money. Check my AoW star hunting guide and the Tip.It star hunting guide for assistance.

Oh yeah, I forgot about shooting stars. That would be a pretty nice distraction