Bowstring is a decent early-game money maker in RS3 , but it is usually not amazing compared with stronger skilling methods. It tends to be more about low requirements, simple setup, and some Crafting XP than top-end profit.

How it performs

  • It is profitable, but the margin is often modest and can be affected by market changes.
  • A community test found that buying flax and converting it to bowstring was better than spending time picking flax first.
  • One older guide estimated around 232k GP/hr for stringing flax into bowstrings, but that figure is old and prices can shift a lot.

When it makes sense

  • Good for very low-level accounts with limited requirements.
  • Useful if you want a simple method that also gives Crafting XP.
  • Better as a filler money maker than as a main long-term GP method.

Main downsides

  • Profit can be squeezed by competition and price movement.
  • Picking flax yourself usually slows it down too much to be worth it.
  • It is generally not the best use of time once you have access to stronger RS3 money makers.

Practical take

If you want a low-effort, low-requirement method, bowstring is fine. If your goal is the best GP per hour, it is usually only average.

TL;DR: bowstring is okay for beginners and small profits, but it is not a standout RS3 money maker.