OSRS TCG RuneLite plugin: cards, packs and locked modes
The OSRS TCG is a community RuneLite plugin by Az that adds a trading-card collection layer to Old School RuneScape. You earn Credits through normal play — 100 credits per 1,000 non-combat XP, credits on level-ups, and credits equal to an NPC's combat level on kills — then spend 2,500 credits on packs of five cards drawn from a pool of over 6,300. Companion plugins turn the collection into challenge modes: Bronzeman TCG locks game actions until you pull the matching card, and Cardcore combines hardcore ironman rules with TCG locks.
Key takeaways
- Credits come from ordinary play: XP, level-ups and monster kills.
- Packs cost 2,500 credits and contain five cards from a 6,300+ pool.
- Foils unlock item tiers or boss collection-log entries in restricted modes.
- Install via RuneLite Plugin Hub: search OSRS TCG and TCG Locked.
What the OSRS TCG plugin is
The OSRS TCG plugin was featured on the official Old School RuneScape news page on July 30, 2026 as a community-created RuneLite plugin. It tracks a card collection of over 6,300 unique OSRS-themed cards, all obtainable through standard gameplay. Cards are digitally tracked and stored inside the plugin interface, so there is no trading between players; the loop is play, earn credits, open packs.
At the time of the official post the core plugin was in beta, with a full release and additional features planned. Its creator Az is also a 2026 Golden Gnome finalist for Best OSRS Plugin Creator, alongside Zoinkwiz (Quest Helper), 117 (117HD) and ChunkyAtlas (Chanceman).
Credits, packs, foils and god packs
Credits are earned three ways: 100 credits per 1,000 non-combat XP, credits on level-ups that scale between levels 1 and 99, and credits equal to a monster's combat level when you defeat it. Packs cost 2,500 credits each, contain five cards, and reveal them one by one with animations.
Beyond base cards, the system includes rare holographic foil variants and extremely rare god packs with high-value pulls. In the restricted game modes, foils do real work: a foil item unlocks all items of that tier and below (a foil mithril axe unlocks bronze through black axes), some unlock horizontally (a foil god d'hide shield unlocks the other god d'hide shields), and a foil boss unlocks all of that boss's unique collection log entries.
- 100 credits per 1,000 non-combat XP.
- Level-up credits scale from level 1 to 99.
- Kill credits equal the NPC's combat level.
- Packs: 2,500 credits for five cards.
Bronzeman TCG and Cardcore locked modes
Two companion plugins convert the collection into challenge rules. Bronzeman TCG, developed by Felmeme, locks game actions until you own the matching card: you cannot attack NPCs, pick up ground items or equip gear without the corresponding cards, and skilling actions across processing, gathering, thieving, hunter, slayer, runecrafting, farming and sailing can all be gated. It includes configurable extras such as an Insanity Master Farmer mode and Extreme Hunter options.
Cardcore mode, created by Faux and SoupRS, combines hardcore ironman rules with TCG locks: items and NPC attacks require the owned card, quests require all associated item and NPC cards to be unlocked, content without an associated card is assumed unlocked, and talking to NPCs is never restricted. Both modes are distributed through the RuneLite Plugin Hub.
Community resources and who makes it
The official Discord for Old School RuneScape added a dedicated tcg-locked channel for sharing pulls, and a separate OSRS TCG Discord covers updates and advice. Development is split across three parties: Az builds the core collection plugin, Felmeme develops Bronzeman TCG, and Faux and SoupRS design the Cardcore ruleset and its inaugural series.
If you are evaluating whether to try a locked mode, the honest framing is that these are self-imposed challenge layers on top of a normal client. They change pacing dramatically — a card gate can block a method for hours — so pick the restriction preset that matches your patience before starting an account.
Questions players ask
How do I install the OSRS TCG plugin?+
Open RuneLite, go to the Plugin Hub and search for 'OSRS TCG' for the base collection plugin, or 'TCG Locked' for the restricted-mode companion.
Do TCG cards trade between players?+
No. Cards are earned through gameplay credits and pack openings, and are tracked digitally within the plugin.
What do foil cards do?+
In restricted modes, foils unlock item tiers (a foil mithril axe unlocks bronze through black axes), horizontal sets like god d'hide shields, or all unique collection log entries for a boss.
Who develops the OSRS TCG plugins?+
Az develops the core OSRS TCG plugin, Felmeme develops Bronzeman TCG, and Faux and SoupRS created the Cardcore mode.
Sources and verification
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