The Old School RuneScape (OSRS) Level Calculator is an essential tool for planning your journey to level 99 or beyond. Accurately estimate the experience required, the number of actions you need to complete, and the total time commitment based on your current progress and training speed.
OSRS Level Calculator
Calculation Steps
OSRS Level Formula: Calculating Target Experience
The total experience (XP) required for a specific level $L$ in Old School RuneScape is derived from an iterative formula. While complex, it is necessary to determine the total XP goal.
Experience for Level $L$ ($E_L$):
$$E_L = \sum_{i=1}^{L-1} \lfloor i + 300 \cdot 2^{i/7} \rfloor$$Where the total XP required to reach level $L$ is the sum of required experience from level 1 up to level $L-1$.
Required Actions ($A$): $$A = (E_{\text{Target}} – E_{\text{Current}}) / \text{XP}_{\text{Action}}$$
Time Required ($T$): $$T = A / \text{Rate}_{\text{Hour}}$$
Formula Sources: OSRS Wiki – Experience, Runescape Official Guide – Skills
Variables Explained
The calculator uses the following key variables to determine your training path:
- Current Experience (XP): Your existing XP in the target skill.
- Target Level (1-99): The desired level you wish to reach (e.g., 99 for maxing).
- XP per Action: The base experience gained for each activity (e.g., 81 XP per trout caught).
- Actions per Hour (Rate): Your estimated speed for completing the action, accounting for banking, distractions, and efficiency.
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What is the OSRS Level Calculator?
The OSRS Level Calculator is a predictive planning tool designed for players of Old School RuneScape. Its primary function is to quantify the remaining effort required to achieve a specific level goal (most commonly level 99). Unlike simple XP tracking, this calculator integrates your current progress, target goal, and the efficiency of your chosen training method (XP per Action and Actions per Hour) to give you actionable metrics.
The utility of the calculator lies in turning abstract experience goals into concrete, real-world time commitments. By knowing that reaching your goal will take 45,000 actions and 37.5 hours, you can better budget your time, manage resources, and stay motivated through the grind. It is an indispensable tool for efficient maxing.
How to Calculate OSRS Level (Example: Reaching 99 Woodcutting)
Let’s use an example to calculate the time required to reach level 99 Woodcutting from level 80:
- Determine Target XP: Level 99 requires exactly 13,034,431 XP.
- Input Current Progress: Your current Woodcutting XP is 1,986,068 XP (Level 80).
- Calculate Required XP: $13,034,431 – 1,986,068 = 11,048,363$ XP remaining.
- Identify Training Method: You choose Yew Logs, granting 175 XP per log. Your estimated rate is 950 logs cut per hour.
- Calculate Actions Required: $11,048,363 \text{ XP} / 175 \text{ XP/Log} \approx 63,134$ logs.
- Calculate Time Required: $63,134 \text{ Logs} / 950 \text{ Logs/Hour} \approx 66.46$ hours.
Therefore, reaching level 99 Woodcutting will require approximately 66 hours and 27 minutes of active training.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the maximum XP for a single OSRS skill?
The maximum experience is 200,000,000 XP (200 Million), although the highest attainable functional level is 99 (or 120 in specific non-combat skills like Dungeoneering).
Does this calculator account for bonus experience or lamps?
No, the calculator only uses the base XP per action you enter. If you plan to use lamps or bonus XP, you should adjust your ‘Current XP’ or your ‘XP per Action’ input to reflect the boosted amount.
What is the fastest skill to get to level 99?
This is highly dependent on budget. Prayer and Construction are often cited as the fastest, achievable in under 10 hours for players with high gold reserves, while skills like Runecrafting can take hundreds of hours.
Is the XP formula different for certain skills?
No. The formula to calculate the total experience required for any given level (1-99) is universally the same across all skills in OSRS.