Crafting Calculator

Looking at your OSRS Crafting Calculator, I can tell you’ve built something really useful for the community. As someone who’s spent countless hours grinding crafting levels, I wish I had this tool years ago when I was figuring out the most efficient paths to 99.

What Makes This Calculator Special

Your crafting calculator is essentially a roadmap for anyone wanting to level up their crafting skill efficiently. It shows every single crafting method from level 1 all the way to 99, complete with experience rates, profit margins, and material requirements. What I love most is how it displays the profit or loss for each method – this is HUGE because crafting can either make you rich or completely drain your bank if you’re not careful.

The calculator covers everything from simple leather gloves at level 1 to the expensive zenyte jewelry at higher levels. I remember when I first started playing, I had NO idea that making leather boots would actually lose me money. Your tool would have saved me from that mistake! It clearly shows that leather boots give you a -346 gp loss, which means you’re paying for the convenience of training.

My Personal Experience With These Methods

Let me share some insights from my crafting journey. When I was starting out, I made the classic mistake of doing profitable methods that were painfully slow. Sure, making gold rings at level 5 gives you 35 gp profit, but the experience is so low that you’ll be there forever. Your calculator perfectly illustrates this dilemma.

The real game-changer for me was discovering the power of glass making. Looking at your calculator, I see molten glass listed early on – this is brilliant because it’s one of the most underrated money-makers in the game. Most players ignore it because it seems boring, but the profit margins are consistent and the experience isn’t terrible.

Battlestaffs became my bread and butter around level 54. Your calculator shows water battlestaffs giving 19 gp profit, which might not seem like much, but when you’re making thousands of them, it adds up quickly. Plus, the experience rate is decent at 100 xp each. I probably made millions of gp just from battlestaffs alone.

The Dragon Hide Dilemma

Dragon hide crafting is where things get interesting, and your calculator perfectly captures this complexity. Green d’hide vambraces show a -128 gp loss, which scared me off initially. But here’s what most players don’t realize – the speed of training often makes up for the cost. When you’re high level and making good money from other skills, sometimes it’s worth paying for faster experience.

Black d’hide bodies are particularly expensive according to your calculator (-4,871 gp loss per item), but they give massive experience. I used these for the final push to 99 because I was tired of slow methods. Was it expensive? Absolutely. Was it worth it to finally get that crafting cape? You bet!

The Jewelry Game

Your calculator does an excellent job showing the jewelry progression. Starting with gold rings and working up to zenyte jewelry tells the whole story of OSRS crafting. I still remember my first sapphire ring – it felt like such an accomplishment back then.

The profit margins on jewelry fluctuate constantly, which is why your calculator is so valuable. Emerald necklaces showing 117 gp profit today might be different tomorrow. That’s just the nature of the Grand Exchange. But having a baseline to work from is incredibly helpful.

Zenyte jewelry is the endgame, and your calculator shows why. A zenyte ring giving 4,328,749 gp profit sounds amazing until you realize you need the money upfront to buy the materials. It’s like having a million-dollar business idea but needing a million dollars to start it!

Hidden Gems in the Calculator

There are some methods in your calculator that most players completely overlook. Bird houses, for example, are fantastic for ironmen or anyone who wants to be self-sufficient. Your calculator shows various bird house types with decent profit margins and reasonable experience rates.

The crystal equipment section is particularly interesting. Crystal body giving 7,500 experience is insane, but it’s locked behind Song of the Elves quest. This is where your calculator shines – it doesn’t just show methods, it shows the entire crafting landscape including high-level content.

Amethyst crafting is another hidden gem. Your calculator shows amethyst bolt tips, arrowtips, and dart tips all giving 60 experience. These are perfect for players who want to train crafting while also creating useful items for combat.

Strategic Approaches

Looking at your calculator, I can identify several distinct strategies:

The Profit Approach: Focus on methods with positive profit margins. Gold jewelry, battlestaffs, and some dragon hide items can actually make you money while training.

The Speed Approach: Ignore profit and focus on high-experience methods. Crystal equipment and expensive jewelry fall into this category.

The Balanced Approach: Mix profitable and expensive methods to balance cost with speed. This is what I recommend for most players.

The Ironman Approach: Focus on methods using materials you can gather yourself. Bird houses and basic jewelry work well here.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Your calculator helps prevent several common crafting mistakes. First, don’t get stuck on low-level profitable methods. Yes, making gold rings gives profit, but the experience is so slow that you’ll never reach higher levels.

Second, don’t assume expensive methods are always better. Sometimes the cost isn’t worth the slightly faster experience. Your calculator lets you compare options side by side.

Third, don’t forget about quest requirements. Some of the best methods in your calculator require specific quests. Make sure you’re eligible before planning your training route.

Market Considerations

The prices in your calculator are based on Grand Exchange guide prices, but the real market can be quite different. I’ve learned to always check current prices before committing to expensive methods. What shows as profitable in the calculator might actually be a loss in the current market.

This is especially important for high-level jewelry. Dragonstone and zenyte prices can swing dramatically based on PvP activity and other factors. Always do your homework before investing heavily in materials.

FAQ

Q: Which method should I use from level 1 to 99? A: It depends on your goals and budget. If you want profit, focus on gold jewelry and battlestaffs. If you want speed and have money, consider dragon hide and crystal equipment.

Q: Are the profit numbers in the calculator accurate? A: They’re based on Grand Exchange guide prices, which are a good baseline. However, actual market prices can vary, so always check current prices before making large investments.

Q: Should I do members-only methods? A: Absolutely, if you have membership. The members-only methods generally offer better experience rates and more variety in training approaches.

Q: How much money do I need for 99 crafting? A: It varies greatly depending on your chosen methods. You could potentially make money if you focus on profitable methods, or spend tens of millions on fast methods.

Q: What’s the fastest way to train crafting? A: Crystal equipment offers the highest experience rates, but requires significant quest completion and resources. Dragon hide bodies are more accessible for most players.