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Compare Smithing training methods
Every OSRS smithing training method in one table, ranked by XP per hour, cost or profit, and total time to 99. Sort or filter to match your level, budget, and session style.
OSRS Smithing calculator with live Grand Exchange prices. Compare ores, bars, Blast Furnace, and Giants Foundry for XP/hr, GP profit, and time to 99 —.
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.
Lvl | Item | Actions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.5 | 1,042,755 | 144.8d | |
| 1 | 6.25 | 2,085,509 | 289.7d | |
| 1 | 12.5 | 1,042,755 | 144.8d | |
| 2 | 12.5 | 1,042,755 | 144.8d | |
| 3 | 12.5 | 1,042,755 | 144.8d | |
| 3 | 12.5 | 1,042,755 | 144.8d | |
| 4 | 12.5 | 1,042,755 | 144.8d | |
| 4 | 12.5 | 1,042,755 | 144.8d | |
| 4 | 12.5 | 1,042,755 | 144.8d | |
| 4 | 12.5 | 1,042,755 | 144.8d | |
| 5 | 12.5 | 1,042,755 | 144.8d | |
| 5 | 25 | 521,378 | 72.4d | |
| 6 | 12.5 | 1,042,755 | 144.8d | |
| 6 | 12.5 | 1,042,755 | 144.8d | |
| 6 | 25 | 521,378 | 72.4d | |
| 7 | 25 | 521,378 | 72.4d | |
| 7 | 12.5 | 1,042,755 | 144.8d | |
| 8 | 8 | 1,629,304 | 226.3d | |
| 8 | 25 | 521,378 | 72.4d | |
| 9 | 37.5 | 347,585 | 48.3d | |
| 10 | 37.5 | 347,585 | 48.3d | |
| 11 | 37.5 | 347,585 | 48.3d | |
| 12 | 37.5 | 347,585 | 48.3d | |
| 13 | 25 | 521,378 | 72.4d | |
| 14 | 37.5 | 347,585 | 48.3d |
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 train Smithing in OSRS?
The fastest Smithing training method is smithing Gold bars with Goldsmithing gauntlets at the Blast Furnace at level 40+, which provides 300K-400K XP per hour. Smithing Rune platebodies at 99 offers 480K XP per hour but is extremely expensive. For budget training, smithing Iron platebodies at 48+ provides 250K-350K XP per hour with minimal loss using the Blast Furnace. Dart tips (22+) are very fast but expensive. Most players use Gold bars or Iron items for efficient training.
02What is the Blast Furnace and how do I use it?
The Blast Furnace is a members-only Smithing minigame in Keldagrim that smelts ores into bars faster than a regular furnace and uses half the coal. It requires 60 Smithing to use without paying workers (or level 30 with 2,500 GP per 10 minutes for workers). It's essential for efficient Smithing training and profit. To use it: load ores on the conveyor belt, collect bars from the bar dispenser. Ice gloves or bucket of water are needed to collect bars safely. It's the meta for training Smithing efficiently.
03Can you make money training Smithing?
Yes, Smithing can be profitable, especially at higher levels! Smelting Rune bars at the Blast Furnace (85+) provides 50K-100K XP per hour with 500K-1M GP per hour profit. Smithing Adamant dart tips (74+) and Rune dart tips (89+) can be profitable. Making Cannonballs (35+) offers 300K-400K GP per hour but very slow XP (10K-15K XP per hour). However, the fastest XP methods like Gold bars typically cost money. Blast Furnace smelting is the best balance of XP and profit.
04What are Goldsmithing gauntlets and why do I need them?
Goldsmithing gauntlets are reward from the Family Crest quest that provide 2.5x XP (56.2 XP per bar instead of 22.5) when smelting Gold bars at a furnace. They're absolutely essential for efficient Smithing training, as Gold bars with gauntlets at the Blast Furnace provide the best XP per hour for the cost. Without the gauntlets, Gold bars are not worth using. The quest should be completed before serious Smithing training begins.
05Should I smith Dart tips or platebodies for training?
Dart tips are faster XP but more expensive: Mithril dart tips (54+) give 500K XP per hour, Adamant (74+) give 700K XP per hour, and Rune (89+) give 850K XP per hour. Platebodies are slower but cheaper: Iron platebodies (48+) provide 250K-350K XP per hour, Adamant (88+) give 350K XP per hour. Most players use Gold bars at Blast Furnace for the best balance, but dart tips are preferred for maximum speed if money isn't an issue.
06What level do I need for profitable Smithing methods?
Profitable Smithing methods start around level 35 with Cannonballs (slow XP but profitable), become more accessible at level 74+ with Adamant dart tips (sometimes profitable), and are best at 85+ with Rune bar smelting at Blast Furnace (500K-1M GP per hour). Level 89+ for Rune dart tips offers the best high-level profit potential. However, most fast training methods cost money, with profit methods providing slower XP as a trade-off.
07How long does it take to get 99 Smithing?
Getting 99 Smithing takes approximately 50-150 hours depending on methods and money spent. Using Gold bars with Goldsmithing gauntlets at Blast Furnace (300K-400K XP/hour) takes 35-45 hours costing 60-90M GP. Smithing Rune platebodies (480K XP/hour) takes 28-30 hours but costs 200M+ GP. Iron platebodies at Blast Furnace (250K-350K XP per hour) take 40-55 hours with minimal cost. Most players achieve 99 Smithing in 2-4 months using Gold bars, making it a moderate-cost skill to max.
08Which OSRS Smithing calculator shows profit and Blast Furnace vs Giants Foundry?
This OSRS Smithing calculator compares every method side-by-side with live Grand Exchange prices: Blast Furnace bars for cheap smelting, Giants Foundry at level 15+ for 250K+ XP/hr, and anvil smithing for dart tips and platebodies. Sort by XP per hour or total profit to instantly see the cheapest, fastest, or most profitable route from your current level to 99.