Enter your levels, select activity and potion to calculate your plan.
Every potion needs a clean herb ground into an unfinished potion first, then a secondary added. Both steps grant XP.
Prayer potion 87.5 XP (38), ranging 162.5 (72), Saradomin brew 180 (81), super combat 150 (90).
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Build the Most Efficient Herblore Training Plan. Calculate potions needed, herb costs, secondary ingredients, and whether you'll profit or lose GP. Compare herb cleaning, unfinished potions, finished potions, divine potions, swamp tar, and barbarian herblore. or map out your route with the OSRS construction calculator.
Whether you're rushing 99 with divine potions, training profitably with herb cleaning, unlocking Super Combats, or progressing as an Ironman with self-farmed herbs, this calculator uses XP values, potion recipes, and GE prices to plan your optimal route.
Make Saradomin Brews (180 XP, level 81) or Super Combat Potions (150 XP, level 90). At 2,500 potions/hour, expect 375K-450K XP/hr. Cost: ~100-200M GP depending on market prices.
Clean Grimy Herbs for profit or minimal loss. Cleaning Ranarr herbs often profits 200-300 GP per herb while giving 7.5 XP each. Very slow but essentially free training.
Clean profitable herbs (Ranarr, Snapdragon, Torstol) or make potions with favorable market margins. Prayer Potions and Super Restores frequently profit during high-demand periods.
Farm your own herbs using herb runs. Make potions you'll actually use (Prayer, Super Combat, Stamina). Kingdom of Miscellania produces herbs passively.
Level 77 for Stamina Potions. Level 81 for Saradomin Brews. Level 90 for Super Combat Potions. These are the most impactful Herblore milestones for PvM players.
| Training Method | XP Rate | GP Cost | Profit Potential | Complexity | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herb Cleaning | Low | Very Low | High | Easy | Early Levels |
| Unfinished Potions | Medium | Low | Moderate | Easy | Bulk Preparation |
| Finished Potions | High | Med–High | Variable | Easy | Standard Training |
| Divine Potions | Very High | High | Variable | Medium | Fast XP |
| Swamp Tar | Medium | Low | Moderate | Medium | Alternative Training |
| Barbarian Potions | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium | Unlock-Based Training |
Clean herbs by using them from your inventory. XP ranges from 2.5 (Guam) to 15 (Torstol). Very fast per action (~5,000/hr) but low XP per herb. Can profit on Ranarr, Snapdragon, and Torstol.
Combine clean herbs with vials of water. No XP directly, but unlocks finished potion creation. Use Zahur in Nardah to make unfinished potions at 200 GP per potion for Ironmen.
The primary Herblore training method. Combine unfinished potions with secondary ingredients. XP ranges from 25 (Attack Potion) to 180 (Saradomin Brew). ~2,500 potions/hour.
Adds crystal dust to super potions. Low XP per action but creates valuable divine variants. Best as supplementary training rather than a primary method.
Combine herbs with swamp tar for moderate XP. Creates 15 tar per action. Harralander Tar (72.5 XP) is the best option. Good alternative when potion prices are unfavorable.
Create 2-dose potions by adding roe/caviar to existing potions. Requires Barbarian Training completion. Low XP but provides unique items.
Guam (2.5 XP clean, Lvl 3), Marrentill (3.8 XP, Lvl 5), Tarromin (5 XP, Lvl 11). Cheap and widely available. Use for early training and basic potions.
Ranarr (7.5 XP, Lvl 25), Toadflax (8 XP, Lvl 30), Irit (8.8 XP, Lvl 40). Ranarr is expensive but essential for Prayer Potions. Toadflax makes Sara Brews.
Kwuarm (11.3 XP, Lvl 54), Snapdragon (11.8 XP, Lvl 59), Cadantine (12.5 XP, Lvl 65). Snapdragon makes Super Restores — one of the most demanded potions.
Torstol (15 XP, Lvl 75) is the highest-value herb. Makes Zamorak Brews and is needed for Overload-like combinations. Dwarf Weed for Ranging Potions.
Some herbs are primarily obtained from PvM drops or special sources. Lantadyme (Antifire Potions), Cadantine (Super Defence), and Torstol command premium prices.
| Priority | Recommended Activity | Typical Cost | XP Speed | Recommended Player |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | Herb Cleaning | Very Low | Slow | Budget Players |
| Balanced | Standard Potions | Medium | High | Most Accounts |
| Maximum XP | Divine Potions | High | Very High | Maxing Players |
| Profit | Selected Potions | Variable | Medium | GP-Oriented Players |
| Ironman | Self-Collected Herbs | Low GP | Medium | Ironmen |
| Your Goal | Recommended Method | Why It Works |
|---|---|---|
| Quest Progression | Budget Potions | Low Cost |
| PvM Preparation | Combat Potions | Useful Unlocks |
| Max Cape | Fast XP Potions | Highest Efficiency |
| Money Saving | Herb Cleaning | Best GP Conservation |
| Ironman | Self-Farmed Herbs | Sustainable Progress |
Many quests require specific Herblore levels. Level 36 for Eadgar's Ruse, Level 45 for Jungle Potion, Level 69 for Song of the Elves. Use budget potions to reach these thresholds.
Level 38 unlocks Prayer Potions — one of the most essential supplies in OSRS. These are always in demand and can be profitable to make.
Level 81 unlocks Saradomin Brews. Essential for high-level PvM content like raids. Toadflax + Crushed Nest = 180 XP.
Level 77 unlocks Stamina Potions. Required for efficient gameplay and always in demand. Super Energy + Amylase Crystal = 102 XP.
Level 90 unlocks Super Combat Potions. Combines Super Attack, Strength, and Defence with Torstol = 150 XP. The ultimate melee potion.
XP Remaining = Target Level XP − Current XP, using the OSRS experience table.
Potions Needed = ⌈XP Remaining ÷ XP per Potion⌉. Rounded up to ensure target is reached.
Herbs = Potions Needed × 1. Secondaries = Potions × Secondaries per Potion (usually 1).
Total Cost = (Herbs × Herb Price) + (Secondaries × Secondary Price).
Profit/Loss = (Potions × Sell Price) − Total Cost. Positive = profit.
GP/XP = (Total Cost − Revenue) ÷ XP Gained. Negative = you profit per XP.
Zahur in Nardah cleans herbs and makes unfinished potions for 200 GP each. Saves time, especially for Ironmen.
Herb and potion prices change frequently. A potion that costs money today might profit tomorrow.
Use this calculator to test 3-4 different potions at your level. The cheapest option varies with market conditions.
Buy herbs when supply is high (weekends). Sell potions when demand peaks (raid release periods).
Alternate between profitable herb cleaning and fast potion making to maintain your GP stack.
Before new content releases, herb prices often spike. Buy in advance when prices are stable.