Ultimate Ironman Guide

Inventory management, death storage, and strategies for the bankless challenge

No Bank, No Problem

Ultimate Ironman is the most challenging mode in OSRS. Without access to a bank, you must carefully manage your 28 inventory slots and use creative storage solutions.

28
Inventory Slots
0
Bank Slots
Looting Bag
Essential Item

UIM-Specific Strategies

Storage Solutions

Looting Bag (Essential)

  • - Obtain from wilderness NPCs (guaranteed drop at 60 kills)
  • - Stores 28 additional items (only works in wilderness)
  • - Items can only be deposited in wilderness
  • - Can withdraw items anywhere by destroying the bag
  • - Multiple bags recommended - always have a backup

Death Storage

  • - Zulrah: Stores items on death (1 hour timer)
  • - Hespori: Safe death, items stored until claimed
  • - Vorkath: Items stored on death
  • - Theatre of Blood: Entry mode for safe storage
  • - Corrupted Gauntlet: Safe death storage

Other Storage Options

  • - STASH units for clue items (build early)
  • - Seed vault at Farming Guild (seeds only)
  • - POH storage (costume room, armor case)
  • - Nightmare Zone coffer (GP storage)
  • - Entrana for noted items storage trick

Inventory Management Tips

  • 1.
    Plan Ahead - Before any activity, plan what items you need and what you can drop or store. Impulsive decisions lead to lost items.
  • 2.
    Prioritize Multitasking Items - Items like graceful, construction supplies, and teleports that serve multiple purposes.
  • 3.
    Quest Efficiently - Complete quest chains together to minimize bank trips and maximize inventory usage.
  • 4.
    Use Noted Items Wisely - Shops that buy/sell noted items are valuable for converting stackable resources.
  • 5.
    Build STASH Units Early - Every clue item stored is an inventory slot saved for future clue scrolls.

UIM Early Game Priorities

First Week Goals

  • 1. Get looting bag from wilderness
  • 2. Complete Priest in Peril for morytania
  • 3. Build basic POH (portal, costume room)
  • 4. Unlock fairy rings
  • 5. Start building STASH units

Essential Items to Keep

  • - Graceful outfit (always wear)
  • - Dramen staff (fairy rings)
  • - Teleport jewelry/runes
  • - Construction supplies
  • - Looting bags (2-3 minimum)

Death Mechanics for UIM

Understanding death mechanics is crucial for UIM. Deaths can be used strategically for temporary storage, but always know the risks.

Safe Deaths (Items Stored)

Zulrah, Vorkath, Hespori, Gauntlet, TOB Entry, NMZ, Pest Control

Dangerous Deaths (Items Dropped)

Wilderness (lost to PKer), regular overworld, some quest bosses

Warning

Always verify death mechanics before attempting new content. Mechanics can change with updates.

Relevant Guide Sections

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