Calculate Your OSRS Smithing Path
Enter your current Smithing level (1-99).
Enter your desired Smithing level (1-99).
Select the type of bar you will be using.
Choose the specific item you plan to smith for XP.
Enter the current Grand Exchange price of one bar in Gold Pieces (GP).
Enter the current Grand Exchange price of one finished item in Gold Pieces (GP).
Estimate how many items you can smith per hour. This varies greatly by item and player efficiency.
Your Smithing Projection
The total experience points required to reach your target Smithing level.
The estimated number of items you will need to smith.
The total number of bars required for smithing these items.
Your estimated total cost or profit in Gold Pieces (GP). A positive value means profit, negative means cost.
The approximate time required to complete this smithing goal, based on your estimated actions per hour.
Smithing Efficiency Comparison
This chart compares the XP per bar and estimated Profit/Loss per bar for different items of the selected bar type, based on your input prices. Values are in XP and GP respectively.
What is the OSRS Smithing Calculator?
The OSRS Smithing Calculator is an essential tool for Old School RuneScape players aiming to efficiently train their Smithing skill. Whether your goal is to reach level 99, maximize profit, or simply understand the cost of smithing a certain item, this calculator provides detailed projections based on your inputs.
It's designed for a wide range of players: from new adventurers looking to understand basic smithing to seasoned veterans planning their next XP grind or money-making strategy. By factoring in current Grand Exchange prices for bars and finished items, it offers a realistic outlook on your smithing journey.
A common misunderstanding is that a OSRS Smithing Calculator provides real-time Grand Exchange prices. While it relies on accurate price inputs for its calculations, it does not fetch live data. Users must input current prices, as the OSRS economy is dynamic and prices can fluctuate rapidly. Another point of confusion is often between smelting (creating bars from ores) and smithing (creating items from bars); this calculator primarily focuses on the latter, which is the main source of Smithing experience.
OSRS Smithing Calculator Formula and Explanation
Our OSRS Smithing Calculator uses a series of straightforward formulas to provide its projections. Understanding these allows you to better interpret your results and make informed decisions about your smithing strategy.
- Total XP Needed: Calculated by subtracting your current cumulative XP from the cumulative XP required to reach your target level. This is based on standard OSRS XP tables.
- XP Per Item: A fixed value for each item, obtained from OSRS game data.
- Bars Per Item: The number of bars consumed to smith one unit of the selected item.
- Total Items to Smith:
Total XP Needed / XP Per Item - Total Bars Required:
Total Items to Smith * Bars Per Item - Total Cost (Bars):
Total Bars Required * Price Per Bar - Total Revenue (Items):
Total Items to Smith * Price Per Finished Item - Total Profit/Loss:
Total Revenue - Total Cost (Bars) - Estimated Time:
Total Items to Smith / Actions Per Hour
Variables Table
| Variable | Meaning | Unit | Typical Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Smithing Level | Your current level in the Smithing skill. | Level (Unitless) | 1-99 |
| Target Smithing Level | Your desired level in the Smithing skill. | Level (Unitless) | 1-99 |
| XP Per Item | Experience gained for smithing one unit of the selected item. | XP | 12.5 - 375 |
| Bars Per Item | Number of bars consumed to smith one item. | Bars | 1-5 |
| Price Per Bar | Cost of one bar on the Grand Exchange. | GP (Gold Pieces) | Varies (e.g., 50-10000) |
| Price Per Finished Item | Selling price of one finished item on the Grand Exchange. | GP (Gold Pieces) | Varies (e.g., 100-20000) |
| Actions Per Hour | Your estimated rate of smithing actions per hour. | Actions/hour | 1000-3000 |
Practical Examples Using the OSRS Smithing Calculator
Let's look at a couple of scenarios to demonstrate how this OSRS Smithing Calculator can guide your smithing efforts.
Example 1: Reaching Level 99 with Steel Platebodies
You're at Smithing Level 60 and want to reach Level 99 by smithing Steel Platebodies.
- Current Smithing Level: 60
- Target Smithing Level: 99
- Bar Type: Steel
- Item to Smith: Platebody
- Price Per Bar: 250 GP (Steel Bar)
- Price Per Finished Item: 1200 GP (Steel Platebody)
- Actions Per Hour: 2000
Results:
- Total XP Needed: Approximately 10,000,000 XP
- Total Items to Smith: Approximately 53,333 Steel Platebodies
- Total Bars Required: Approximately 266,665 Steel Bars
- Estimated Cost/Profit: Roughly -66,666,250 GP (a significant cost)
- Estimated Time: Approximately 26.67 Hours
- Current Smithing Level: 1
- Target Smithing Level: 30
- Bar Type: Iron
- Item to Smith: Dagger
- Price Per Bar: 150 GP (Iron Bar)
- Price Per Finished Item: 100 GP (Iron Dagger)
- Actions Per Hour: 2500
- Total XP Needed: Approximately 16,870 XP
- Total Items to Smith: Approximately 675 Iron Daggers
- Total Bars Required: Approximately 675 Iron Bars
- Estimated Cost/Profit: Roughly -33,750 GP (a relatively small cost)
- Estimated Time: Approximately 0.27 Hours (about 16 minutes)
- Input Your Levels: Enter your "Current Smithing Level" and your "Target Smithing Level" in the respective fields. The calculator will ensure these are within the valid OSRS range of 1-99.
- Select Bar and Item: Choose the "Bar Type" you intend to use (e.g., Steel, Rune). Then, select the specific "Item to Smith" from the dropdown list. This list will dynamically update based on your chosen bar type.
- Enter Prices: Look up the current Grand Exchange prices for your chosen "Price Per Bar" and "Price Per Finished Item" and input them. Accurate prices are crucial for realistic profit/loss calculations.
- Estimate Actions Per Hour: Provide an estimate for how many items you can smith in an hour. This depends on factors like banking efficiency, item type, and your attention level.
- Calculate & Interpret: Click the "Calculate Smithing" button. The results section will instantly update, showing your Total XP Needed, Total Items to Smith, Total Bars Required, Estimated Cost/Profit, and Estimated Time.
- Use the Chart: The "Smithing Efficiency Comparison" chart provides a visual breakdown of XP per bar and Profit/Loss per bar across various items for your selected bar type, helping you compare alternatives.
- Reset if Needed: If you want to start over or try different scenarios, click the "Reset" button to restore default values.
- Grand Exchange Price Fluctuations: The prices of ores, bars, and finished items on the Grand Exchange are constantly changing. These movements directly impact your profit or loss. Always check current prices before committing to a method.
- Smithing Level Requirements: Higher Smithing levels unlock more valuable and higher XP-per-item options, such as Adamant and Rune platebodies. Planning your progression to unlock these is key for later-game training.
- Item Choice (XP vs. Profit): Some items offer very high XP rates but come at a significant financial loss (e.g., Platebodies), while others might be slower XP but offer a small profit or break even (e.g., Cannonballs, dart tips, certain daggers). Your goal (fast XP, profit, or balance) dictates the best item.
- Player Efficiency & Actions Per Hour: How quickly you bank, move between the bank and the anvil, and click affects your actions per hour. Minimizing idle time and using optimal banking strategies can drastically reduce the time needed.
- Membership Status (F2P vs. P2P): Free-to-play (F2P) players have limited options (up to Rune items, but only certain types), while members (P2P) have access to a much wider range of items, faster furnaces (e.g., Blast Furnace for smelting), and other benefits that make training faster and potentially more profitable.
- Quest Unlocks & Special Equipment: Completing quests like "Knight's Sword" provides a massive early XP boost. Items like Varrock armour (from Achievement Diaries) offer a chance to smith an extra bar, effectively boosting XP and potentially profit.
- Location & Anvil Proximity: The distance between a bank and an anvil directly impacts your actions per hour. Locations like the Varrock West Bank (with Varrock armour 4) or the Kourend Castle anvil are popular due to their proximity.
- OSRS Mining Guide: Learn how to efficiently gather ores for your smithing needs.
- OSRS Money Making Guide: Discover various ways to earn GP to fund your smithing training.
- OSRS XP Calculator: Plan your experience gains across all OSRS skills.
- OSRS Crafting Guide: Explore another artisan skill that often complements Smithing.
- OSRS Grand Exchange Tracker: Monitor item prices to make smart buying and selling decisions.
- OSRS Skill Guides: Find comprehensive guides for all skills in Old School RuneScape.
This example highlights that training Smithing to 99 with certain items can be very costly, emphasizing the need for a profit-focused strategy or a large bankroll.
Example 2: Cost-Efficient Iron Daggers to Level 30
You're a new player at Smithing Level 1 and want to reach Level 30 as cheaply as possible using Iron Daggers.
Results:
This shows that lower-level training is often quick and less expensive, even if individual items result in a loss. The OSRS Smithing Calculator helps you weigh these factors.
How to Use This OSRS Smithing Calculator
Using our OSRS Smithing Calculator is straightforward. Follow these steps to get your personalized smithing projections:
Remember that the GP values are estimates based on your inputs. Always verify Grand Exchange prices before making large purchases.
Key Factors That Affect OSRS Smithing
Mastering Smithing in OSRS involves more than just clicking an anvil. Several factors significantly influence your efficiency, cost, and overall experience with the skill.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the OSRS Smithing Calculator
Q: How accurate are the prices used in the OSRS Smithing Calculator?
A: The prices are entirely dependent on your input. The calculator does not fetch live Grand Exchange data. For the most accurate results, you must input the most current prices you find on the Grand Exchange or reputable OSRS price tracking websites.
Q: Does this calculator include smelting bars from ores?
A: This OSRS Smithing Calculator primarily focuses on smithing items from pre-made bars at an anvil, as this is where most Smithing experience is gained. While creating bars is part of the Smithing skill, the XP rates and methods (like Blast Furnace) are different. The "Bar Type" selection helps, but the core calculation is for item creation.
Q: Can I use this calculator if I'm an Ironman?
A: Absolutely! While profit calculations might be less relevant for an Ironman (as you typically gather your own resources), the calculator is excellent for planning XP goals, determining total bars needed, and estimating the time commitment for specific mining and smithing goals.
Q: What's the fastest way to get 99 Smithing according to the calculator?
A: The "fastest" way often involves smithing the highest XP-per-bar items you can, such as Rune Platebodies or Platelegs, provided you meet the level requirements. However, this is usually very expensive. The calculator helps you quantify this cost.
Q: What are some AFK (Away From Keyboard) smithing methods?
A: While the calculator doesn't directly suggest AFK methods, it can help you plan for them. Items like cannonballs (requiring a cannon mould) or dart tips (requiring a dart tip mould) are popular for their low attention requirements. Inputting their XP rates and your estimated AFK actions per hour will give you a projection.
Q: Why are my profit numbers negative?
A: Negative profit means it costs more to acquire the bars than you can sell the finished items for on the Grand Exchange. This is very common for many Smithing methods, as the skill is often considered an "XP sink" rather than a reliable money-maker. Focus on the "cost" as your investment for XP.
Q: What if the item I want to smith isn't in the dropdown?
A: We've included the most common and efficient smithing items. If your specific item isn't listed, try to find an item of the same metal type that requires a similar number of bars and has comparable XP per item, then use its values as an estimate. Or, consider training with one of the listed efficient items.
Q: How do Smithing levels affect the calculator's results?
A: Your Smithing level directly impacts which items you can smith. The calculator ensures you can only select items appropriate for your current or target level range. Higher levels unlock items with higher XP per bar, which can make training faster but potentially more expensive.
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