OSRS Bones to Peaches Spell Guide for Efficient Healing
In Old School RuneScape (OSRS), the Bones to Peaches spell is a game-changer for players looking to sustain themselves during long combat sessions. This members-only spell transforms bones into peaches, each healing 8 Hitpoints, making it a valuable tool for PvM (Player versus Monster) encounters where food is scarce but bones are plentiful. Whether you’re grinding in the God Wars Dungeon or tackling the Lumbridge & Draynor Diary, this guide covers everything you need to know about unlocking, using, and mastering the Bones to Peaches spell.
The Bones to Peaches spell, requiring 60 Magic, converts all bones up to and including big bones in your inventory into peaches. Unlike higher-tier bones like dragon or zogre bones, or demonic ashes, only standard bones, wolf bones, burnt bones, monkey bones, bat bones, and big bones work with this spell. Each cast requires 2 Nature runes, 4 Earth runes, and 4 Water runes, though using a Mud Battlestaff reduces this to just 2 Nature runes.
Why Use Bones to Peaches?
This spell shines in scenarios where banking for food isn’t an option. It’s particularly useful for extending trips in bone-heavy areas like the Smoke Dungeon or when fighting monsters like Bloodvelds, which drop multiple bones. The spell also plays a role in completing the Hard Lumbridge & Draynor Diary task, which requires casting it in Al Kharid Palace (note: tablets don’t work for this).
Spell vs. Tablet
You can cast the spell manually after unlocking it or use a Bones to Peaches tablet, which doesn’t require the spell to be unlocked or runes to be carried. Tablets are handy for saving inventory space or for players without 60 Magic, but crafting them requires unlocking the spell first and 35.5 Magic experience per tablet.
How to Unlock Bones to Peaches
Unlocking the spell requires time and effort at the Mage Training Arena (MTA), located northeast of Al Kharid, past the Duel Arena. You’ll need to earn Pizazz points across four minigames to purchase the spell. Below is a breakdown of the requirements and strategies.
Mage Training Arena Minigames
The MTA consists of four rooms, each offering a unique challenge and rewarding different types of Pizazz points. To unlock Bones to Peaches, you need:
- 200 Telekinetic points
- 300 Alchemy points
- 2000 Enchantment points
- 200 Graveyard points
Before starting, speak to the Entrance Guardian to receive a Progress Hat, which tracks your points and is required to earn them.
Telekinetic Theatre
This room involves solving pushing-block puzzles to guide a statue to a specific square on a grid. Each puzzle solved earns 2 Telekinetic points, with bonuses for consecutive completions (up to 10 points for five puzzles). Bring an Air staff, Law runes, and lightweight gear to conserve run energy. Using the RuneLite plugin can simplify puzzle-solving, making this one of the faster rooms.
Alchemy Chamber
Here, you use High-Level Alchemy on items from eight cupboards to earn Alchemy points (1 point per 100 OSRS gold alched). Focus on finding the most valuable item each cycle, displayed in the top-right corner. Stock up on Nature and Fire runes (or use a Fire staff). This room is straightforward but rune-intensive, so plan your budget.
Enchantment Chamber
The Enchantment Chamber is the most time-consuming, requiring 2000 points. You earn points by enchanting shapes (1 point per shape) or dragonstones (higher points but costly). Bring Cosmic runes and your highest-level enchant spell. To save time, skip the minigame and world-hop to enchant dragonstones bought from the Grand Exchange, though this is expensive.
Creature Graveyard
In this room, you convert bones into fruit using Bones to Bananas (or Bones to Peaches if unlocked) and deposit them into Food Chutes for Graveyard points (1 point per 16 fruit). Pick up 12 bones, cast the spell, and deposit the fruit. Use a Mud Battlestaff to minimize rune costs. Nurses at the Duel Arena can heal you if bones deal damage.
| Minigame | Points Needed | Recommended Runes/Items | Approx. Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telekinetic Theatre | 200 | Air staff, Law runes, lightweight gear | 1-2 hours |
| Alchemy Chamber | 300 | Nature runes, Fire staff | 2-3 hours |
| Enchantment Chamber | 2000 | Cosmic runes, dragonstones (optional) | 5-7 hours |
| Creature Graveyard | 200 | Mud Battlestaff, Nature runes | 1-2 hours |
Strategic Uses of Bones to Peaches
Once unlocked, the spell offers versatile applications for combat and skilling. Here are some top scenarios where it excels.
Prolonging PvM Trips
In areas like the God Wars Dungeon, where bones drop frequently, Bones to Peaches lets you convert drops into instant healing. It’s a cost-effective alternative to carrying extra food, especially when paired with a rune pouch for runes. For example, fighting Aviansies or Bloodvelds becomes more sustainable as you turn their bone drops into peaches.
Slayer Efficiency
For Slayer tasks involving bone-dropping monsters, such as Bloodvelds or Maniacal Monkeys, the spell reduces downtime. Instead of banking for food, you can stay in the dungeon longer, boosting XP rates. It’s especially useful for Ironmen who rely on self-sufficiency.
Lumbridge & Draynor Diary
The Hard Diary task requires casting Bones to Peaches in Al Kharid Palace. Ensure you’ve unlocked the spell and bring runes, as tablets won’t count. This task is a stepping stone to the Elite Diary, which offers perks like extra Slayer block slots and staffless fairy ring access.
Alternatives to Bones to Peaches
While powerful, the spell isn’t the only healing option. Consider these alternatives depending on your setup and goals.
Bones to Peaches Tablet
Tablets are ideal for players who haven’t unlocked the spell or prefer other spellbooks (e.g., Ancients for combat). They’re tradeable on the Grand Exchange and can be crafted in a Player-owned House (POH) with a mahogany demon lectern, requiring 60 Magic, 2 Nature runes, 4 Earth runes, 4 Water runes, and 1 soft clay.
Guthan’s Equipment
Guthan’s set offers passive healing during combat, making it a strong alternative or complement to the spell. It’s more reliable in high-damage scenarios but requires inventory space and degrades over time, unlike the spell’s rune-based cost.
Bones to Bananas
A level 15 Magic spell, Bones to Bananas is a weaker alternative, producing bananas that heal 2 Hitpoints each. It’s easier to access but less efficient, making it better for early-game players or specific skilling tasks like feeding animals at the Player-owned Farm.
Tips for Maximizing Efficiency
To get the most out of Bones to Peaches, follow these practical tips:
- Use a Mud Battlestaff: Saves Earth and Water runes, reducing casting costs.
- Wait for Full Inventory: Cast the spell when your inventory is full of bones to maximize peach output.
- Combine with Bonecrusher: For non-healing scenarios, a bonecrusher can auto-bury bones for Prayer XP, complementing your strategy.
- Plan Rune Supplies: Stock up on runes before heading to the MTA or combat zones to avoid interruptions.
- Focus on One Minigame: Complete each MTA room sequentially to streamline point collection.
Cost-Saving Tricks
The MTA can be rune-heavy, so buy runes in bulk from shops like the Void Knight Magic Store or the Grand Exchange when prices are low. If crafting tablets, use Phials in Rimmington to un-note soft clay for 5 coins each, boosting profit margins.
Time Estimates
Unlocking the spell takes roughly 10-14 hours, depending on efficiency and familiarity with the minigames. The Enchantment Chamber is the bottleneck, so prioritize dragonstone enchanting if you can afford it. Once unlocked, the spell’s benefits far outweigh the grind, especially for diary completion and extended PvM sessions.
The Bones to Peaches spell is a must-have for OSRS players who value sustainability and efficiency. By mastering the Mage Training Arena and applying the spell strategically, you’ll save inventory space, reduce banking trips, and conquer challenging content with ease. Whether you’re a main, Ironman, or casual player, this spell deserves a spot in your spellbook.