Efficiently plan your training journey in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) by calculating the total XP required, the number of actions needed, and the estimated time to reach your desired skill level.
OSRS Skill Calculator
Required Training Goal:
—Total XP Needed: 0
Total Actions Required: 0
Estimated Time: 0 hours
OSRS Skill Calculator Formula:
2. XP at Current Level = OSRS\_XP\_TABLE[Current Level – 1]
3. Required XP = XP to Target Level – XP at Current Level
4. Actions Required = Required XP / XP per Action
5. Time (Hours) = Actions Required / Actions per Hour
Formula Source: OSRS Wiki (Experience), Official OSRS Website
Variables:
- Current Level: The skill level you currently possess (e.g., 1–99). Used to determine the starting XP point.
- Target Level: The desired skill level you aim to achieve (must be greater than Current Level).
- XP per Action: The amount of experience gained for each instance of the activity (e.g., one Iron Bar smelted, one tree cut). Account for bonuses like skill outfits or lighting fires.
- Actions per Hour: Your estimated rate of performing the action per hour, crucial for time estimation.
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What is OSRS Skill Calculator?
The OSRS Skill Calculator is an essential tool for players dedicated to efficiency and long-term goal setting in Old School RuneScape. It simplifies the notoriously complex XP curve calculation, allowing you to quickly determine the exact amount of experience and effort needed between any two skill levels (1-99).
This planning is critical because the XP required to advance increases exponentially with each level. For instance, the XP required to go from level 92 to 99 is approximately equal to the XP required from level 1 to 92. Knowing this figure upfront allows players to make informed decisions about training methods, cost-benefit analysis of using fast vs. slow methods, and setting realistic time goals.
How to Calculate OSRS Skill Progress (Example)
Assume you are training Smithing from level 60 to 80 by smelting Gold Bars (56.2 XP/bar, 2500 bars/hr):
- Find Total XP: Look up the cumulative XP required for Level 80 (approx. 2,022,000 XP) and Level 60 (approx. 273,880 XP).
- Calculate Required XP: Subtract the starting XP from the target XP: 2,022,000 – 273,880 = 1,748,120 XP needed.
- Determine Actions: Divide the Required XP by the XP per Action: 1,748,120 XP / 56.2 XP/bar ≈ 31,105 Gold Bars needed.
- Estimate Time: Divide the Actions Needed by the Actions per Hour: 31,105 bars / 2,500 bars/hr ≈ 12.44 hours of training.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is the XP curve linear in OSRS?
No. The XP curve is exponential. It takes approximately the same amount of XP to go from level 98 to 99 as it does to go from level 1 to 92. This calculator uses the precise logarithmic formula derived from the official OSRS experience tables.
What is the maximum skill level in OSRS?
The maximum normal skill level is 99, requiring 13,034,431 total XP. There are also virtual levels up to 126 and the 200 Million XP cap, but this calculator focuses on the 1-99 journey.
Why is my estimated time inaccurate?
The time estimation depends entirely on the accuracy of your “XP per Action” and “Actions per Hour” inputs. Factors like banking speed, lag, attention span, and random events will all lower your actual actions per hour.
Should I input my Current XP or Current Level?
It is generally easier to use your Current Level, as the calculator automatically uses the exact cumulative XP value required to reach that level. If you are mid-level, the calculation assumes you start with the XP needed for the current level’s threshold.