Reaching 70 Defence in OSRS usually takes a few hours to a few days , depending on your combat stats, gear, and training method. Community reports and guides suggest it can be as fast as around 3 days with efficient AFK training, while lower-effort or slower methods can take longer.

What changes the time

  • Fastest methods : Higher XP rates, better gear, and focused training can get you there quickly, especially if you use methods designed for Defence XP.
  • Slower methods : Casual or low-level spots can stretch the grind out a lot more, especially if you’re undergeared or training passively.
  • Starting level matters : Going from a higher Defence level to 70 is much faster than starting from scratch because each level needs more XP.

Rough time ranges

Method style| Typical feel
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Very efficient training| A few hours to 1–2 days of active play 37
Casual AFK training| Around 2–4 days of mixed play 23
Slow or early-game training| Several days or more 28

Practical takeaway

If you want a realistic answer: most players should expect roughly 1–3 days of solid training, or longer if playing casually. If you want, I can also turn that into a more exact estimate based on your current Defence level and the training method you plan to use.