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Compare Sailing training methods
Calculate XP needed for any Sailing level with the latest 2026 training methods. Compare Barracuda Trials, Shipwreck Salvaging, Sea Charting, and.
Time estimates assume ~1,000 actions per hour of focused gameplay. Your actual rate varies with attention, latency, and banking. Use the time column as a comparative guide rather than an exact prediction.
Level | Item | Actions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 50 | 260,689 | 181.0d | |
| 5 | 25 | 521,378 | 362.1d | |
| 15 | 5.5 | 2,369,897 | 1645.8d | |
| 15 | 10 | 1,303,443 | 905.2d | |
| 25 | 50 | 260,689 | 181.0d | |
| 26 | 9 | 1,448,270 | 1005.7d | |
| 30 | 50 | 260,689 | 181.0d | |
| 30 | 150 | 86,897 | 60.3d | |
| 30 | 385 | 33,856 | 23.5d | |
| 30 | 650 | 20,053 | 13.9d | |
| 30 | 1,250 | 10,428 | 7.2d | |
| 35 | 15.5 | 840,931 | 584.0d | |
| 35 | 31 | 420,466 | 292.0d | |
| 50 | 50 | 260,689 | 181.0d | |
| 50 | 150 | 86,897 | 60.3d | |
| 53 | 24 | 543,102 | 377.2d | |
| 53 | 48 | 271,551 | 188.6d | |
| 55 | 1,000 | 13,035 | 9.1d | |
| 55 | 1,700 | 7,668 | 5.3d | |
| 55 | 3,000 | 4,345 | 3.0d | |
| 55 | 6,200 | 2,103 | 1.5d | |
| 63 | 750 | 17,380 | 12.1d | |
| 64 | 76 | 171,506 | 119.1d | |
| 70 | 50 | 260,689 | 181.0d | |
| 70 | 235 | 55,466 | 38.5d |
When choosing between methods, weigh time investment against cost or profit. For gathering skills, profitable methods take longer but offset supply costs. For buyable skills like Prayer or Construction, faster methods cost more GP per XP - match your choice to your budget.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use these answers to choose a route that matches your budget, risk tolerance, and session style before buying supplies.
01What is the fastest way to 1-99 Sailing?
The fastest training route typically involves completing the Pandemonium quest for an initial XP boost, followed by Courier Tasks until level 30. From there, the meta shifts to Barracuda Trials (specifically the Gwenith Glide at higher levels), which can reach upwards of 200k XP/hour with optimal ship upgrades.
02Can I train Sailing AFK?
Yes, Sailing offers several low-intensity methods. Shipwreck Salvaging (unlocked at level 15) is the primary AFK method. While it provides lower XP rates than active Trials, it is highly favored by players looking for a 'low-effort' path to 99, especially on mobile.
03Do ship upgrades increase my XP rates?
Absolutely. Ship components like Hulls (for speed) and Sails (for wind efficiency) directly impact how quickly you complete tasks and trials. For methods like Salvaging, using higher-tier Salvaging Hooks (e.g., Dragon) significantly increases your success rate and XP per hour.
04How much does 99 Sailing cost?
Sailing is considered a 'buyable-lite' skill. While you don't buy XP directly, you must invest GP into ship upgrades, crew wages, and supplies like Cannonballs for bounty tasks. A budget run to 99 can cost around 20–30 million GP, though rushing with the highest-tier mahogany and camphor upgrades will be more expensive.
05Are there any quest requirements for Sailing?
The only hard requirement to begin training is the Pandemonium quest, which serves as the skill's tutorial. However, further quests like Current Affairs and Prying Times are highly recommended as they unlock essential areas, task slots, and massive 'one-off' XP rewards that help skip the slow early levels.