How to Change Your Home Teleport in OSRS
In Old School RuneScape (OSRS), your home teleport is the spell that returns you to your player-owned house or a preset location. Many players change this spell to better suit their playstyle, house location, or endgame activities, using methods such as spellbooks, the POH interface, or quest rewards. This guide explains the available options, requirements, costs, and practical alternatives to help you choose and switch your home teleport reliably.
Why Change Your Home Teleport?
Players often change their home teleport to reduce travel time, avoid dangerous paths, or match their current activity. Common goals include reaching a house portal quickly, accessing specific skilling rooms, or preparing for bossing. Understanding your routine helps you pick the most efficient home teleport option.
Available Home Teleport Options
Several spells and mechanics can serve as a home teleport. Each has fixed destinations and requirements. Below are common choices with key details.
Player-Owned House (POH) Teleport
The POH teleport takes you to your designated house portal or the house icon on the map. If you own multiple houses, you can set which one is your destination in your house settings.
Varrock Teleport
Requires 52 Runecraft and the appropriate spell from the Varrock teleport spellbook. Popular because it is central, safe, and fast for many activities.
Lumbridge Teleport
Requires level 53 Magic and the corresponding spell. Useful for newer players or those near Lumbridge for questing and banking.
Other Teleport Spells
Camelot, Falador, Ardougne, and other teleports can be used as your home spell if you prefer their location. Most require Magic level 56 or higher and the relevant spell from the associated spellbook.
Requirements and Costs by Method
Changing your home teleport usually requires Magic level, a spell from a specific spellbook, and sometimes costs. The methods below are reliable and commonly used.
Using the Spellbook
Open the desired spellbook (e.g., Varrock), click the home teleport spell, and select "Set as home teleport" if available. Some teleports set home automatically when cast from the spellbook.
Using Your POH Interface
Inside your player-owned house, use the POH interface to set which portal or spell you return to. This method does not consume runes and works even if you do not have the spellbook active.
Quest Rewards and Items
Some quests award teleports or items that influence home teleport options. Certain boss teleports and skill teleports can also be configured as your home spell depending on game updates.
| Method | Requirements | Approximate Cost (coins) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| POH Portal | Owned house, portal set | 0 | Free and instant; requires house ownership |
| Varrock Teleport | 52 Runecraft, spell | 0–200,000+ (tomes, supplies) | Safe and central; popular endgame choice |
| Lumbridge Teleport | 53 Magic, spell | 0–200,000+ (tomes, supplies) | Good for early-to-mid game and quests |
| Camelot/Falador Teleport | 56+ Magic, spell | 0–500,000+ (tomes, supplies) | Convenient for Western Provinces or Taverley areas |
How to Set or Switch Your Home Teleport
Follow these steps to change your home teleport safely and avoid mistakes.
Step 1: Choose Your Destination
Decide which location you want as your home teleport based on your activities, house location, and Magic level.
Step 2: Open the Correct Spellbook or Interface
Access the spellbook that contains your chosen teleport or enter your POH to use the POH interface.
Step 3: Set the Home Teleport
In the spellbook, right-click the desired home teleport spell and select "Set as home teleport" (if available). Alternatively, use the POH interface to set your return location to a specific portal.
Step 4: Verify the Change
Check your spellbook or quick teleport panel to confirm the new home teleport is active. Test it in a safe location to ensure it returns you where you expect.
Practical Tips and Common Pitfalls
- Keep runes in your inventory if you rely on spellbook teleports, especially in dangerous areas.
- Some teleports, like POH, do not consume runes and are reliable in the wild.
- Not all spells can be set as home teleport; check in-game descriptions or use versions noted in the spellbook.
- Prices for tome farming vary; profit methods can offset costs but require time and market knowledge.
- If your house is misplaced, verify your house settings and portal assignment in the POH interface.
Alternatives to Changing Your Home Teleport
If you frequently need to return to different locations, consider using multiple quick teleports, a ring of dueling, or a house portal tablet setup. These alternatives provide flexibility without changing your default home spell.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I have multiple home teleports? You can only have one active home teleport spell at a time, but you can use different teleports contextually or adjust your POH settings.
- Do I need to own a house to use a POH home teleport? Yes, using the POH home teleport requires owning a player-owned house.
- Will changing my home teleport affect my spellbook teleports? No, it only changes which spell is treated as your home teleport; other teleports remain usable.
- Is it expensive to switch to a high-level home teleport? Costs vary mainly from tome farming or buying supplies; skill farming can reduce expenses over time.
Conclusion
Changing your home teleport in Old School RuneScape is straightforward once you understand the available options, requirements, and costs. Whether you prefer the convenience of POH, the flexibility of spellbook teleports, or alternatives like rings of dueling, you can optimize your returns to safety and efficiency. Choose the method that fits your playstyle, verify settings carefully, and enjoy faster, more reliable trips across Gielinor.