How to Turn Off High Alchemy Warning in OSRS – Quick Guide

In Old School RuneScape (OSRS), High Level Alchemy (High Alch) is a popular non-combat spell used to convert items into coins, offering a great way to train Magic while making some gold. However, the default warning message that pops up when alching valuable items can slow down your progress, especially if you’re alching in bulk. This guide will walk you through how to turn off or adjust the High Alch warning in OSRS, ensuring a smoother experience. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a beginner, these steps will help you optimize your alching sessions.

The High Alch warning is a safety feature designed to prevent players from accidentally alchemizing valuable items. By default, it triggers when you attempt to cast High Level Alchemy on items worth 30,000 coins or more, or on untradeable items. While this is helpful for avoiding costly mistakes, it can become an annoyance during repetitive alching sessions, such as when you’re training Magic or alching items like rune platebodies.

Why the Warning Exists

The warning was introduced to protect players from significant losses. For example, accidentally alching a rare item like a Saradomin Godsword (worth millions) instead of a low-value item could be devastating. The warning prompts you to confirm your action, reducing the risk of such errors.

When the Warning Becomes a Problem

For players who frequently use High Alch to train Magic or convert items into coins, the constant pop-up can disrupt the flow. This is especially true in scenarios like:

• Bulk Alching: When alching hundreds of items, such as rune items from monster drops.
• Alchemist’s Playground: In the Mage Training Arena, where speed is key.
• Trailblazer League: Where players reported the warning slowing down their progress.

Step-by-Step Guide to Turn Off or Adjust the High Alch Warning

Fortunately, OSRS allows you to customize or disable the High Alch warning through the spellbook interface. Follow these steps to streamline your alching process.

Step 1: Open Your Spellbook

Ensure you’re on the standard spellbook, as High Level Alchemy is not available on other spellbooks like the Lunar or Ancient Magicks. Access your spellbook by clicking the Magic tab in your interface.

Step 2: Locate the High Alchemy Spell

Find the High Level Alchemy spell, which requires level 55 Magic. It’s represented by an icon showing a coin stack and a fire rune. You’ll need 5 fire runes and 1 nature rune per cast unless you’re using a fire staff or other rune-saving items.

Step 3: Right-Click the High Alch Icon

Right-click (on PC) or press and hold (on mobile) the High Alch spell icon. A drop-down menu will appear with the following options:

• Cast High Level Alchemy: The default casting option.
• Warnings High Level Alchemy: The option to modify warning settings.

Step 4: Access Warning Settings

Select “Warnings High Level Alchemy” from the menu. This will open a sub-menu with two key options:

• Set Value Threshold: Allows you to adjust the coin value at which the warning triggers.
• Disable Untradeable Item Warning: Turns off the warning for untradeable items.

Step 5: Adjust the Value Threshold

Click “Set Value Threshold” and enter a new value. For example:

• Set it to 0 to effectively disable the warning for all tradeable items, as no item will meet the threshold.
• Set it to a high value like 1,000,000 to only trigger warnings for extremely valuable items.

Confirm your selection, and the game will now only show warnings for items above your chosen threshold.

Step 6: Disable Untradeable Item Warnings (Optional)

If you’re alching untradeable items (e.g., certain quest rewards), select “Disable Untradeable Item Warning”. Be cautious, as this removes the safety net for items that can’t be easily replaced.

Step 7: Test Your Settings

Try alching a low-value item to ensure the warning no longer appears. If it still pops up, double-check your threshold value or untradeable warning settings.

Tips for Safe and Efficient Alching

Disabling the High Alch warning can speed up your Magic training, but it also increases the risk of mistakes. Here are some tips to alch safely and maximize efficiency.

Use a Fire Staff or Rune-Saving Items

Equip a Staff of Fire, Fire Battlestaff, or similar to eliminate the need for fire runes, reducing casting costs. Alternatively, the Explorer’s Ring 4 or Radiant Alchemist’s Amulet provides 15 free High Alch casts per day without runes, though no XP is gained.

Alch Noted Items

High Alch can be cast on noted items, saving inventory space and reducing bank trips. Keep your stack of noted items in the same inventory slot as the High Alch spell for a smoother click pattern.

Avoid Alching High-Value Items

Even with warnings disabled, be cautious about what’s in your inventory. Stories of players accidentally alching items like a Saradomin Godsword (36M to 750k) highlight the risks. Keep valuable gear in your bank during alching sessions.

Consider RuneLite Plugins

If you use RuneLite, the Item Prices plugin can display High Alch values and profits in tooltips, helping you choose profitable items without relying on warnings. Note that RuneLite doesn’t allow per-item warnings, but you can suggest this feature on their GitHub.

Common Scenarios Where Warnings Are Annoying

Players often want to disable the High Alch warning in specific situations. Here’s a breakdown of common scenarios and how to handle them.

Scenario	Issue	Solution
Bulk Alching Rune Items	Warnings for items like rune platebodies (40k)	Set threshold to 50,000 or higher
Alchemist’s Playground	Constant warnings slow down progress	Disable warnings entirely (set threshold to 0)
Trailblazer League	Warnings on mid-value items	Adjust threshold to 100,000
Untradeable Items	Warnings for quest items	Disable untradeable item warnings

Frequently Asked Questions About High Alch Warnings

Here are answers to common questions players have about managing High Alch warnings in OSRS.

Can I Set Warnings for Specific Items?

Currently, OSRS doesn’t allow per-item warnings. You can only adjust the value threshold or disable untradeable warnings. Some players have suggested per-item warnings on forums like Reddit and RuneLite’s GitHub, but it’s not yet implemented.

What’s the Default Warning Threshold?

The default threshold is 30,000 coins for tradeable items, with a separate warning for untradeable items. In RuneScape 3, the threshold is higher (500,000 coins), but OSRS keeps it lower to protect newer players.

Is It Safe to Disable the Warning Completely?

Disabling the warning (setting threshold to 0) is safe if you’re careful about your inventory. Always double-check what you’re alching, and avoid carrying high-value items during sessions.

Why Don’t I See the Warning Options?

If the “Warnings High Level Alchemy” option isn’t appearing, ensure you’re on the standard spellbook and have level 55 Magic. If the issue persists, check for game updates or report it on the official RuneScape forums.

By following this guide, you can turn off or adjust the High Alch warning in OSRS to suit your playstyle, making your Magic training or gold-making sessions more efficient. Happy alching!