Deadman Mode (DMM) is one of Old School RuneScape’s most intense and rewarding game modes. While it’s temporary, the gold you earn inside Deadman can be incredibly valuable thanks to swapping—trading your Deadman GP for RuneScape gold in the main game. If you know what you’re doing, DMM can be one of the fastest ways to build serious wealth.

In this guide, we’ll cover five reliable money-making methods in Deadman Mode, along with a quick explanation of how swapping works so you can turn temporary profits into permanent gains.

How Swapping Works in Deadman Mode

Swapping is the process of trading Deadman Mode gold for Old School RuneScape (main game) gold. You’ll find another player who wants to buy DMM GP, agree on a ratio, and complete the trade on both game modes.

Early in the season, ratios are usually extreme—something like 100 Deadman GP to 1 OSRS GP. As the mode progresses and gold floods the economy, ratios drop dramatically. Eventually, you may see near 1:1 rates or even situations where Deadman gold is less valuable than main-game gold.

Because of this, making money early is especially powerful. Even small Deadman profits can convert into large OSRS payouts if swapped at the right time.

1. Barrows Runs (Early, Mid, and Late Game)

Barrows is one of the most consistent money makers in Deadman Mode.

Every Barrows item has high alchemy value, meaning even the worst drops are still guaranteed cash. Best-case scenarios include high-value items like Ahrim’s Robe Tops, Karil’s pieces, or Guthan’s armor, all of which sell extremely well early on.

The setup is simple:

Rush Barrows as early as possible

Use minimal gear (an air staff and basic spells work fine)

Risk almost nothing, since banked items are safe in Deadman's

If a PKer attacks you, escaping is easy—just dip into a crypt, and you’re gone. On top of item drops, Barrows provides runes, supply drops, and points, making it valuable throughout the entire DMM cycle.

2. Breaches (High Risk, Massive Reward)

Breaches are one of the most lucrative activities in Deadman Mode.

These events spawn powerful NPCs that act like loot piñatas, dropping everything from rune gear and potions to exclusive Deadman items worth tens or even hundreds of millions of GP.

Key things to know:

You earn 1 point per damage dealt, up to 5,000 points per day

There are three breaches daily (at fixed UTC times)

Loot can be alched, sold, or swapped for massive profits

You can attend breaches in multi-combat (higher risk, higher reward) or singles for safer farming. Even under protection, breaches are viable, making them perfect for newer accounts if timed correctly. Never skip breaches—they’re simply too profitable.

3. Grand Exchange Flipping (100% Safe)

If you want zero PvP risk, GE flipping is absurdly strong in Deadman Mode.

After breaches, players dump huge amounts of loot onto the Grand Exchange, often underpricing items massively just to sell fast. This creates enormous margins.

The basic method:

Check instant buy and sell prices

Place buy offers slightly above the highest buyer

Resell slightly below the lowest seller

Margins of 300k to 1M+ per item are common, especially right after breaches. Rune items, mystic gear, and alchables are particularly good targets. This method requires patience, not combat skills—and it’s completely safe.

4. Skilling with Sigils (AFK & Consistent)

Skilling is another underrated money maker in Deadman Mode, especially with the right sigils.

Two essential sigils:

Remote Storage: Automatically notes and stores gathered resources

Enhanced Harvest: Triples resources from mining, fishing, woodcutting, and farming

With these active, skilling becomes incredibly efficient. You can gather massive quantities of resources with minimal risk and sell them for consistent profit.

An even stronger option is pickpocketing with the Sigil of Deception, which removes failure chance and auto-retries. You can make hundreds of thousands of cheap Runescape gold per hour early on and scale up to high-value NPCs like Vyres for blood shard drops. This method is also excellent for alt accounts.

5. Deadman Chests (Hidden Jackpot Farming)

Deadman Chests are one of the most exciting—and potentially profitable—money makers.

Any NPC with 30+ HP can spawn a chest when killed. Opening one takes time, so you’ll want secluded locations away from PKers. These chests can drop insanely valuable items, including:

Ancient Warriors’ gear

Godswords

Rare weapons and trinkets

High-value global rare drops

The best strategy is to farm off-path, high-HP monsters with minimal risk gear. Locations like Fire Giants, Undead Druids, or even King Sand Crabs are excellent options. Farming in small groups improves safety and efficiency.

Final Thoughts

Deadman Mode rewards preparation, awareness, and smart risk management. Whether you prefer PvM, skilling, flipping, or event content, there are multiple ways to generate serious gold—and convert it into main-game wealth through swapping.

Breaches and Barrows dominate early profits, flipping offers safety, skilling provides consistency, and Deadman Chests offer pure jackpot potential. Combine these methods, play smart, and you’ll be more than ready to dominate Deadman Mode.

More guides, routes, and group strategies are on the way—Deadman is just getting started.