Okay so this happened to me way too many times. I’d find some profit guide claiming “300k per hour easy!” and then spend hours making like 150k wondering what I’m doing wrong. Turns out the problem wasn’t me being bad at the game.
The problem was those guides assume you’re some kind of efficiency robot. This XP to profit calculator actually uses YOUR real XP rates instead of pretending everyone plays perfectly. Game changer, honestly.
The Painful Truth About Skill Training
Remember when you first tried blast furnace? Yeah, me too. Watched a guide, guy was making insane profits per hour. Tried it myself and barely broke even the first week.
Why? Because he was getting 70k smithing XP per hour and I was struggling to hit 45k. Same method, completely different results.
Here’s What Nobody Tells You
Your XP rate IS your profit rate for most skills. Slower XP means slower profit. Faster XP means more money. Simple math that most calculators totally ignore.
But figuring out your actual XP rates? That’s the tricky part.
My Biggest Training Mistakes (Learn from These)
The Yew Log Disaster
Thought I was being smart switching to yew logs for “better profit.” Spent three days cutting them, tracking everything carefully. Made less money than willows because my XP rates sucked.
Willows: 42k XP/hour, decent profit Yews: 28k XP/hour, terrible profit despite higher log prices
Should’ve checked this calculator first.
Fishing at Karamja
Everyone said lobsters were good money. Fished there for weeks making maybe 200k per hour. Friend suggested trying something else based on my actual XP rates.
Switched to salmon. Lower level fish, but my XP rates were way better. Made 50% more profit just because I could catch them efficiently.
The Iron Ore Trap
MLM seemed boring so I tried power mining iron ore. Guides made it sound amazing. Reality check: I’m not fast enough at banking to make it worthwhile.
My XP rates at iron were garbage. Should’ve stuck with MLM where my slower pace didn’t matter as much.
Why This Calculator Actually Works
Super simple concept. You put in the skill you’re training and your real XP per hour. Not what some guide claims you should get, but what you actually achieve during normal gameplay.
Then it shows your expected profit based on that real performance.
Testing This Out
Tried it with woodcutting first. Been cutting magic logs getting about 23k XP per hour. Plugged that into the calculator and saw I was making 180k profit per hour.
Not amazing, but honest numbers I could actually plan around.
Each Skill Hits Different
Mining Weirdness Some mining methods scale perfectly with XP rates. Others don’t. Iron ore profits depend heavily on how fast you can bank. Granite doesn’t care as much about banking efficiency.
Fishing Quirks Barbarian fishing profits scale directly with your click timing. Miss some fish, lose money. Lobsters are more forgiving but lower overall rates.
Woodcutting Reality Higher level trees aren’t always better profit. Depends entirely on your XP efficiency with each type. This calculator shows those trade-offs clearly.
Hunter Frustrations Chinchompa profits depend on trap placement and timing. Bad hunter mechanics = bad XP rates = bad profit. The calculator adjusts automatically.
Real Numbers from My Testing
Blast Furnace Comparison Week 1: 44k smithing XP/hour, made 380k profit/hour Week 3: 61k smithing XP/hour, made 520k profit/hour
Same method, same prices, just got better at the mechanics. The calculator would’ve predicted this improvement.
Cooking Experiments Sharks with cooking gauntlets:
- Focused gameplay: 185k XP/hour, 290k profit/hour
- Semi-AFK: 134k XP/hour, 210k profit/hour
Attention level matters way more than most people realize.
Herblore Testing Making prayer potions:
- Banking efficiently: 78k XP/hour
- Slow banking: 52k XP/hour
- Profit difference was massive
Common Sense That Isn’t Common
Stop Chasing Perfect Efficiency
You don’t need to be Woox to make decent money skilling. Find methods that work with your playstyle and XP rates instead of forcing yourself into “optimal” methods you can’t execute properly.
Your Setup Matters
Runelite plugins, your internet connection, even your mouse affects your XP rates. Factor this into your expectations instead of getting frustrated.
Consistency Beats Perfection
Better to maintain 80% efficiency for hours than hit 100% efficiency for 20 minutes then burn out.
How I Actually Use This Thing
Before Starting New Methods
Always test for 30-60 minutes first. Track the XP gains, calculate my rate, then use the calculator to see if it’s worth continuing.
Comparing My Options
Want to make 5M from crafting? I’ll test a few methods, see my real XP rates for each, then pick whichever gives the best profit for my skill level.
Reality Checking My Goals
Planning to make money for a big purchase? The calculator shows realistic timelines based on how I actually play, not fantasy numbers.
Skills That Surprised Me
Hunter Profits
Always avoided hunter because it seemed complicated. Tested red salamanders, got okay XP rates, and the calculator showed decent profit. Been hunting ever since.
Smithing Returns
Thought smithing was always expensive. Turns out some methods make good money if your XP rates are decent. The calculator revealed profitable options I’d ignored.
Crafting Opportunities
Glassblowing seemed tedious but my XP rates were actually pretty good. Calculator showed it was worth doing for profit, not just XP.
Questions This Thing Answers
How much am I actually making per hour? Input your XP rate and find out.
Is this training method worth my time? Compare the profit to other activities you could be doing.
How long will it take to reach my money goal? Based on realistic XP rates, not guide assumptions.
Should I improve my efficiency or switch methods? See how XP improvements translate to profit gains.
The Honesty Check
This calculator forces you to be real about your performance. No more pretending you’re getting guide-level XP rates when you’re really playing casually.
My Personal Wake-Up Call
Claimed I was making 400k per hour fishing. Tracked my actual XP for a week and realized I was closer to 250k per hour. Humbling but way more useful for planning.
Now I use my real numbers and make better decisions about how to spend my gaming time.
Why Generic Guides Fail
They assume perfect conditions that most players never achieve:
- No breaks or distractions
- Perfect clicking and timing
- Optimal gear and stats
- Flawless execution of complex methods
Reality is messier. You get distracted, make mistakes, play suboptimally sometimes. This calculator works with that reality instead of ignoring it.
My Skill Rotation Strategy
Use the calculator to plan which skills to focus on during different gaming sessions:
High Focus Time: Methods requiring good XP rates for decent profit Casual Play: Methods that stay profitable even with lower XP rates AFK Sessions: Activities where XP rate matters less
The Bottom Line Here
Been using this calculator for months now and it completely changed how I approach skilling. Instead of chasing methods I can’t execute properly, I focus on things that actually work for my playstyle.