Thieving Calculator OSRS

Find the Best Way to Train Thieving for Your Account. Whether you're chasing 99 Thieving, farming GP, hunting Rocky, or unlocking better pickpocket targets, this calculator builds your ideal training path. or use the main construction calculator OSRS to plan your full 1-99 journey.

Calculate XP remaining, successful actions needed, estimated stuns, GP earned, GP per XP, XP per hour, and estimated hours with equipment modifiers including Rogue Outfit, Dodgy Necklace, Ardougne Diary bonuses, and Gloves of Silence.

Choose how you enjoy training before selecting a method. Your playstyle determines which Thieving method will keep you engaged and progressing efficiently.

Maximum XP Per Hour

Blackjacking Menaphite Thugs at level 65+ offers the fastest Thieving XP in the game at ~220K XP/hr. Extremely click-intensive but unmatched for speed. Alternative: Pyramid Plunder at 91+ for ~270K XP/hr.

Highest GP While Training

Elves in Prifddinas at level 85+ earn ~1,800 GP per successful pickpocket. With Rogue Outfit doubling loot, expect 3,600 GP per action. Vyres offer similar GP with Blood Shard drops as a bonus.

Relaxed AFK Sessions

Wealthy Citizens in Kourend are the closest to AFK Thieving. Low click intensity with decent GP and XP. Ardougne Knights with Dodgy Necklace also offer semi-AFK training with high success rates.

Lowest Click Intensity

For minimal clicking, stall thieving at Fruit Stalls or Silk Stalls provides consistent XP without the risk of stuns. Wealthy Citizens are the best pickpocket option for low click intensity.

Pet Hunting

The Rocky pet is obtained through any Thieving activity. Higher-level methods provide more rolls per hour. Ardougne Knights and Elves give the most pet chances per hour due to high action rates.

Ironman Progression

Ironmen benefit enormously from Thieving for early GP. Master Farmers provide valuable seeds, Ardougne Knights generate consistent GP, and Elves provide crystal shards and enhanced crystal teleport seeds.

Modern calculators commonly compare XP rates, GP, and success rates across these methods because each serves a different purpose depending on level and playstyle.

Levels 1–25

Start with Men/Women (8 XP each) until level 5, then switch to Cake Stalls or Tea Stalls (16 XP each). At level 20, Silk Stalls provide 24 XP with decent GP. Quick progression phase lasting ~1 hour.

Levels 25–55

Fruit Stalls at level 25 offer 28.5 XP with 100% success rate — no stuns. At level 38, Master Farmers unlock: lower success rate but excellent seed drops for Ironmen. At level 40, Guards become available as an alternative.

Levels 55–75

Ardougne Knights are the gold standard from 55 onwards. With Ardougne Diary and Dodgy Necklace, success rates reach ~90%. At level 65, Blackjacking unlocks for players wanting maximum XP/hr but requiring much higher attention.

Levels 75–91

Continue with Ardougne Knights for balanced training. Wealthy Citizens (Kourend) at level 75 offer a relaxed alternative with decent GP. At level 82, Vyres unlock with excellent GP and Blood Shard chances.

Levels 91–99

Pyramid Plunder at Floor 8 (level 91) gives the highest XP rates (~270K/hr). Alternatively, Elves at 85+ provide outstanding GP alongside competitive XP. Most players combine methods based on session goals.

Alternative Routes

Some players prefer stall thieving exclusively for zero-stun progression. Others focus on Master Farmers for the seed collection, or Vyres for the unique Blood Shard drop. The calculator supports all these paths.

Compare how equipment changes efficiency before calculating XP. The right gear combination dramatically improves both success rates and GP earned per hour.

Without Boosts

Base success rates vary by NPC and your Thieving level. Ardougne Knights start at ~75% success at level 55, rising to ~95% at level 95. Higher levels naturally reduce stun frequency.

Rogue Outfit Benefits

The Rogue Outfit doubles all pickpocket loot without affecting XP. Essential for any GP-focused training. Obtained from the Rogues' Den minigame. Full set: Hood, Top, Trousers, Boots, Gloves.

Dodgy Necklace Savings

The Dodgy Necklace provides a 25% chance to avoid being stunned when failing a pickpocket. Effectively increases your success rate by reducing downtime from stuns. Lasts for 10 charges.

Ardougne Diary Bonuses

Medium Diary: 10% increased pickpocket success in Ardougne. Applies to Ardougne Knights, making them significantly more efficient. One of the most impactful diary rewards for Thieving.

Gloves of Silence

Gloves of Silence increase pickpocketing success rate by 5%. Degrade after 62 charges. Stack with Ardougne Diary bonuses for maximum success rates.

XP Remaining

Uses the official OSRS XP table. Target XP minus Current XP equals your remaining grind. Level 92 is the halfway point to 99 at 6.5M XP.

Successful Pickpockets Needed

XP Remaining ÷ XP per action. Adjusted for your selected method and any equipment bonuses that affect XP rates.

Expected Stuns

Based on your success rate (factoring in level, Dodgy Necklace, Ardougne Diary, and Gloves of Silence), the calculator estimates how many failed attempts you'll experience.

Estimated GP

Successful actions × GP per pickpocket. Doubled with Rogue Outfit. Varies significantly by method — from 3 GP per Man to 3,600 GP per Elf with Rogue.

Hours to Goal

XP Remaining ÷ XP per Hour for selected method. Accounts for stun downtime in overall rate calculations.

Profit Per Hour

Total GP Earned ÷ Estimated Hours. Elves with Rogue Outfit earn ~3.5M GP/hr. Knights earn ~600K GP/hr. Master Farmers vary based on seed drops.

Brand-New Members

Start with Cake Stalls and Fruit Stalls for easy, stun-free XP. Move to Ardougne Knights at 55 for a massive XP jump. Early GP from Silk Stalls helps fund other skills.

Money-Making Accounts

Elves with Rogue Outfit earn 3.5M+ GP/hr at level 85+. Vyres offer similar GP with the bonus of Blood Shard drops (worth ~8M GP each). Master Farmers provide valuable herb seeds.

Ironman Players

Master Farmers are essential for early seed supply. Ardougne Knights fund early-game purchases. Elves provide crystal shards for divine potions and enhanced crystal gear.

Pet Hunters

The Rocky pet drops from any Thieving activity. Higher-level methods = more rolls/hr. Ardougne Knights and Pyramid Plunder offer the highest pet chance per hour due to fast action rates.

Achievement Diary Players

Multiple diaries require Thieving levels. The Ardougne Medium Diary (level 51) is critical for the +10% pickpocket success bonus. Falador, Desert, and Lumbridge diaries also have Thieving requirements.

99 Skill Rushers

Rush 99 with Blackjacking (65-91) then Pyramid Plunder (91-99). ~50 hours total. For a less click-intensive route, Ardougne Knights all the way takes ~90 hours but requires far less attention.

Ardougne Knights vs Blackjacking

Knights: ~140K XP/hr, medium clicks, great GP with Rogue. Blackjacking: ~220K XP/hr, extremely click-intensive, lower GP. Knights win for most players; Blackjacking only for speed rushers.

Pyramid Plunder vs Elves

Pyramid Plunder: ~270K XP/hr at 91+, medium GP from artifacts. Elves: ~260K XP/hr at 85+, excellent GP from pickpockets. Similar XP, but Elves generate 5× more profit.

Master Farmers vs Wealthy Citizens

Master Farmers: better GP from seeds but lower XP/hr and more stuns. Wealthy Citizens: better AFK, more consistent GP, higher XP/hr. Citizens for relaxed play; Farmers for Ironman seed supply.

Vyres vs Elves

Very similar XP rates. Elves give slightly higher consistent GP from pickpockets. Vyres offer the rare Blood Shard drop (~1/1,500) worth ~8M GP. Both excellent endgame methods.

Stall Thieving vs Pickpocketing

Stalls: 100% success rate, no stuns, lower XP/hr. Pickpocketing: higher XP/hr, stuns reduce efficiency but gear mitigates this. Stalls are best for early levels; pickpocketing dominates mid-late game.

XP Formula

Uses the official OSRS experience table. Target Level XP − Current XP = XP Remaining. Supports custom XP input for precision.

Success Rate Engine

Calculates effective success rate by combining base NPC rate with equipment bonuses from Dodgy Necklace, Ardougne Diary, and Gloves of Silence.

Profit Estimation

Multiplies successful actions by GP per pickpocket. Doubles with Rogue Outfit. Accounts for varying loot tables across different NPCs.

Failure Prediction

Total attempts = Successful actions ÷ Success rate. Failures = Total attempts − Successful actions. Each failure adds ~4 seconds of stun time.

Equipment Modifier Logic

Stacks applicable bonuses: Ardougne Diary (+10%), Dodgy Necklace (+5% effective), Gloves of Silence (+5%), Rogue Outfit (2× loot). All modifiers combine multiplicatively.

Method Recommendation System

The calculator combines current and target XP, method XP values, success rates, equipment bonuses, estimated GP rewards, and player-selected priorities to calculate actions required, time to goal, expected profit, and the most efficient Thieving strategy.

• Choosing XP instead of profit without comparing both — Elves give nearly the same XP as Pyramid Plunder but 5× more GP.
• Ignoring Rogue Outfit bonuses — Double loot is too impactful to skip. Get it from Rogues' Den before serious training.
• Training Ardougne Knights without diary bonuses — The Medium Diary +10% success rate saves hours of stun time.
• Blackjacking longer than necessary — Switch to Pyramid Plunder at 91 or Elves at 85 for better overall efficiency.
• Skipping Wealthy Citizens for relaxed sessions — Best AFK Thieving method. Don't burn out on click-intensive methods.
• Forgetting success-rate boosting gear — Dodgy Necklace + Gloves of Silence + Diary = significantly fewer stuns.
• Using one method from 1–99 instead of switching efficiently — Transition through methods as they unlock for optimal progression.