1–99 Herblore Guide (OSRS 2025)

Herblore has become one of the most impactful progression skills in Old School RuneScape. With new potions, minigames, and balance changes, Herblore now plays a major role in PvM, PvP, and long-term account efficiency.

At-a-Glance: Herblore Training Options

• Fastest XP: High-tier potions (with or without tick manipulation)

• Best Value: Super restores & ranging potions

• Cheapest Route: Super restores → Super combat potions

• Profitable: Mastering Mixology, herb cleaning

• AFK: Potions with stackable ingredients

Why Train Herblore?

Higher Herblore unlocks powerful potions essential for raids, bosses, and PvP. It directly improves encounter preparation, potion efficiency, and overall account self-sufficiency. For Ironmen, Herblore is one of the most important progression skills in the game.

Requirements & Core Mechanics

• Druidic Ritual: Required to unlock Herblore.

• Most XP comes from finishing potions, not making unfinished ones.

• Potion costs vary heavily based on demand and market volume.

Important Herblore Unlocks

• Amulet of Chemistry: 5% chance to create a 4-dose potion.

• Alchemist’s Amulet: Upgraded version with 15% chance.

• Prescription Goggles: 10% chance to save secondary ingredients.

• Reagent Pouch: Larger inventories and efficiency boosts.

• Potion Storage: Massive bank space savings.

Step-by-Step Herblore Training (1–99)

Levels 1–20: Getting Started

• Attack Potions: Fast and simple early XP.

• Antipoison / Strength Potions: Faster alternatives once unlocked.

Fastest Routes to 99

With Tick Manipulation

The absolute fastest path, reaching 99 in ~23 hours. Extremely click-intensive and costly, best suited for max-efficiency players.

Without Tick Manipulation

High-tier potions such as brews and advanced combat potions. Around 27 hours total, but extremely expensive.

Cheap & Fast Routes

• Super Restores & Ranging Potions: ~33 hours, moderate cost.

• Super Restores → Super Combat Potions: ~40 hours, very low cost.

Profitable Herblore Methods

Mastering Mixology

The most profitable Herblore activity overall. Provides the highest XP per herb and can generate significant profit when rewards are optimized.

Cleaning Herbs

Simple and profitable, especially with high-demand herbs. Can be done AFK or actively for higher returns.

Unfinished Potions

Zero XP but consistent profit. Often used on alt accounts for passive income.

Divine Potions

High-level method with strong GP returns, requiring significant setup and capital.

AFK Herblore Explained

• Standard Potions: ~17 seconds AFK per inventory.

• Stackable Ingredients: ~31 seconds AFK (best option).

• Herb Cleaning: ~50 seconds AFK, but inefficient.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Training with low-demand potions

• Ignoring cost-saving equipment

• Overspending early without planning a route

• Prioritizing XP over usefulness on Ironman

FAQ

What is the fastest way to 99 Herblore?

Tick-manipulated high-tier potions provide the fastest XP rates.

What is the cheapest way to train Herblore?

Super restores into super combat potions offer the best cost efficiency.

Can Herblore be profitable?

Yes, through Mixology, herb cleaning, unfinished potions, and divine potions.

Is Herblore AFK?

Partially. Potions with stackable ingredients offer the longest AFK windows.

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