Condensed Gold in Old School RuneScape
Definition and Acquisition:
Condensed Gold is a stackable item in Old School RuneScape specifically designed for use at the Blast Furnace. Players can obtain Condensed Gold by using regular gold ore on Ordan, an NPC located at the Blast Furnace. Ordan charges a small fee for each gold ore converted into its condensed form.
Primary Use and Benefits:
The main function of Condensed Gold is to significantly streamline the process of smelting gold bars at the Blast Furnace, offering several advantages:
- Extended AFK Time: Because Condensed Gold stacks, players can carry a much larger quantity of ore equivalent per inventory. This drastically reduces the frequency of banking, allowing for longer periods of "Away From Keyboard" activity while smelting.
- Reduced Click Intensity: Using stacks of Condensed Gold minimizes the number of clicks required to load the conveyor belt compared to handling individual gold ores, making for a less strenuous Smithing training method.
- Enhanced Efficiency for Bulk Smelting: For players aiming to produce a large volume of gold bars, Condensed Gold, particularly when used in conjunction with goldsmith gauntlets, offers a highly efficient method for gaining Smithing experience and producing bars.
Process at the Blast Furnace:
Once acquired, Condensed Gold is deposited onto the conveyor belt at the Blast Furnace in the same manner as standard ores. The furnace then processes this condensed material into gold bars, assuming all other operational requirements (such as adequate coke supply and temperature) are met. The resulting gold bars are collected from the bar dispenser.
