Setup

From scratch.

Account, a script from the Store, then Windows + Jagex Launcher + RuneLite. No coding.

VanguardBOT

Windows 64-bit zip. Follow the steps below after it downloads.

Download zip
  1. 1

    Create a Vanguard account

    Register with Google or email. The launcher uses that same login. Then claim a free script or buy one — nothing runs until a script is on the account.

  2. 2

    Install Jagex Launcher and RuneLite

    If you already play Old School on this PC, you have both. If not, install Jagex Launcher and RuneLite first.

  3. 3

    Unzip the download

    Put the folder on your Desktop. Do not unzip into Program Files. If Windows blocks the .exe files: right-click each one → Properties → Unblock → Apply.

  4. 4

    Install the plugin once

    Open the unzipped folder and double-click Install plugin.bat. That copies Vanguard into RuneLite. You only do this once.

  5. 5

    Start a Control Session

    Double-click OSRS Control Session.exe. First time: Jagex Launcher opens — log in and click Play on Old School. If RuneLite opens from Jagex, close it. A small window waits until the login is saved, then Control Session starts RuneLite. Don’t open normal RuneLite yourself.

  6. 6

    Open VanguardBOT

    Double-click VanguardBOT.exe. Log in with Google or the same email. Pick a script. When the status says In game, press the green button.