OSRS Agility Guide
Build a high-confidence Agility training plan
Updated September 2026
What Is Your Best Agility Method Right Now?
Choose your lane first: max XP, Graceful utility, or balanced consistency. Then follow one route until your next milestone.
Choose Your Planning Track
- Fastest XPSepulchre + Advanced CoursesMaximum XP route with higher focus requirements and more active play.Low
- Graceful FirstRooftops + Marks PathPrioritize Marks of Grace and practical utility early on.Low
- Balanced MainRecommended 1-99 PathStrong balance of XP, consistency, and low-friction progression.Low
- F2P StartF2P Agility TrackPlayable without membership, then transition for efficiency gains.Low
Method Comparison Arena
Compare XP speed, focus level, and utility payoff so you can pick a route that matches your actual play style.
- FastestUp to ~100K XP/hrCost: LowIntensity: HighUse when: You want max XP and can stay focusedAvoid when: You prefer low-attention training
- UtilityMediumCost: LowIntensity: MediumUse when: You want Graceful and practical account QoLAvoid when: You only care about fastest 99
- BalancedMedium to HighCost: LowIntensity: MediumUse when: You want reliable progression with low frustrationAvoid when: You need highly AFK sessions only
- Alternative RoutesVariesCost: LowIntensity: VariesUse when: You need flexibility by diary, unlocks, or preferenceAvoid when: You want a single optimized path
High-Confidence Training Routes
Milestones That Matter
- 50: Noticeable run-energy quality jump.
- 60: Reliable midgame progression point.
- 70: Most useful shortcuts and strong QoL.
- 82: Sepulchre route becomes viable.
- 99: Maximum movement efficiency capstone.
Execution Checklist
- Pick one route based on your real focus tolerance.
- Do not over-switch courses between close levels.
- Secure Graceful naturally if utility is your priority.
- Re-evaluate route at 60, 70, 82, and 92.
🆕 Recent Changes
May 2024 - Agility Rework
Agility received a major rework making early-game training more accessible. Key changes include:
- Draynor Rooftop Course now available from level 1
- Marks of Grace added to more courses
- More linear leveling progression
- Improved early-game experience rates
January 2025 - Run Energy System Rework
The run energy system received a complete overhaul:
- Faster energy regeneration at all levels, especially lower levels
- Energy drain now influenced by BOTH weight AND Agility level
- Higher Agility levels now significantly more impactful
- Graceful outfit less essential than before (still useful in niche scenarios)
💡 Important: Training Agility is now more valuable than ever! Your Agility level directly impacts how long you can run, making it crucial for all activities.
August 2026 - Summer Sweep-Up Batch 2
Batch 2 of the Summer Sweep-Up (12 August) brought the biggest Agility shake-up in years:
- Hallowed Sepulchre Floor 4 lowered to 77 and Floor 5 to 87 (from 82 and 92) - both floor entries are now boostable
- 9 brand-new shortcuts added across Gielinor (levels 49-83)
- 6 grapple shortcuts now work barehanded at higher levels (see the table below)
- Colossal Wyrm course made ~25-40% longer with XP matched - same XP/hr at lower intensity
- Zaryte crossbow now counts for Crossbow Agility shortcuts
💡 Full details in our New Agility Shortcuts post.
September 2026 - The Graveyard Rewards Blog
Jagex revealed the main reward for The Graveyard, a Master quest launching in November 2026: a new 65-80 Agility course built to be the best Marks of Grace source in the game.
- Hybrid course: two thirds rooftop mechanics, one third a choice between a slow AFK ledge and one-tick stepping stones
- High intensity: 65,000-75,000 XP/hr and 30+ Marks of Grace/hr
- Low intensity: 55,000-60,000 XP/hr and 14-15 Marks of Grace/hr
- Also a competitive Giant Squirrel pet source versus the Penguin course
- Fremennik Graceful ornament kit from a 65 Thieving picklock chest
- Proposed Graceful rework: one-time unlock, duplicates bought with GP from Perdu
💡 Full breakdown in our Graveyard Agility course guide, and estimate your marks with the Marks of Grace Calculator.
🧭 Start Here
Most Players
Follow the recommended 1-99 path
If you want the best balance of XP, useful unlocks, and low frustration, use the main path. It is the most practical route for day-to-day gameplay.
Open Main PathI Want Graceful ASAP
Prioritize Marks of Grace and unlock outfit utility first.
Go to Graceful Path →I Want Max XP
Use Brimhaven + Sepulchre for the fastest route to 99.
Go to Fastest Path →
🏃 Why Train Agility?
Agility is one of the most useful skills in Old School RuneScape. Your Agility level directly impacts:
⚡ Energy Drain
Higher Agility = slower energy drain = run longer distances
🔋 Energy Regeneration
Higher Agility = faster energy restoration = less downtime
Even reaching level 50 Agility will have a massive impact on your gameplay compared to running around with level 1 Agility. Every player should train Agility - the earlier the better!
📚 Useful Information
📜 Recommended Quests
These quests can help you skip early Agility levels:
The Tourist Trap
Rewards two lamps that can skip you from level 1-26 Agility. Faster than training manually!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED🏘️ Rooftop Course Progression
Every rooftop course from level 1 through 99, with XP rates, marks per hour, and key notes so you can compare at a glance.
| Course | Level | XP/Lap | XP/hr | Marks | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gnome Stronghold | 1-10 | 86 | ~8k | - | Basic course; no marks |
| Draynor Village | 10-20 | 120 | ~9k | Low | Accessible from level 1 post-rework |
| Al Kharid | 20-30 | 180 | ~10k | Low | |
| Varrock | 30-40 | 238 | ~13k | Low | |
| Canifis | 40-50 | 240 | ~19k | 19/hr | Best early marks; stay for Graceful |
| Falador | 50-60 | 440 | ~26k | 11/hr | Very AFK; minimal clicks |
| Seers' Village | 60-70 | 570 | 45-55k | 12/hr | 720 XP/lap with Kandarin Hard |
| Pollnivneach | 70-80 | 890 | ~52k | 15/hr | Requires 70 Agility |
| Rellekka | 80-90 | 780 | ~53k | 18/hr | Compact course; Fremennik Hard boosts |
| Ardougne | 90-99 | 793 | 62-65k | 22/hr | Best rooftop; no diary required |
💡 Coming November 2026 - The Graveyard: a new 65-80 hybrid course that is expected to become the best Marks of Grace source in the game. High intensity gives 65-75k XP/hr and 30+ marks/hr; the low-intensity route gives 55-60k XP/hr and 14-15 marks/hr. Read the Graveyard course guide.
⭐ Marks of Grace & Graceful Outfit
Marks of Grace randomly spawn on rooftop courses while you train. They are the currency used to purchase the Graceful outfit-the most important weight-reducing gear in the game.
How Marks Spawn
Marks spawn on a timer-based system while you complete rooftop course laps. The spawn rate is optimal when your Agility level is within 20 levels of the course requirement. For example, at Canifis (level 40), marks spawn fastest between levels 40-60. Once you exceed that range, marks slow down significantly.
💡 Pro Tip: Stay at Canifis (40-60) until you have the full Graceful set. It gives the highest marks/hr in the early game at ~19/hr, and you’ll reach about level 60 Agility by the time you’re done.
Graceful Piece Costs
| Piece | Marks | Piece | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hood | 35 | Legs | 60 |
| Cape | 40 | Gloves | 30 |
| Top | 55 | Boots | 40 |
| Full Set Total: 260 Marks of Grace | |||
Set Benefits
- −25kg total weight reduction when full set is equipped
- 30% faster run energy restoration (set effect)
- Weight reduction stacks additively with other weight-reducing gear (e.g. Boots of Lightness, Spottier Cape)
Marks to GP Conversion
Marks of Grace can be exchanged for Amylase Crystals at a rate of 1 mark = 10 amylase crystals. Amylase is used to create Stamina Potions and typically trades for approximately 100 GP per crystal.
⚠️ Meta Change: Since the January 2025 run energy rework, Graceful is less essential than before. Your Agility level now has a much bigger impact on run regeneration. Focus on leveling Agility first, Graceful second.
🚪 Important Agility Shortcuts
Agility shortcuts save significant travel time across Gielinor. These are the most impactful unlocks for PvM, skilling, and general navigation.
| Level | Shortcut | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Gnome Stronghold Log | Quick bank access from the Grand Tree |
| 26 | Falador Wall | Fast access to Motherlode Mine |
| 42 | Brimhaven Pipe | Shortcut to blue dragons and Karamja dungeon |
| 51 | Falador Wall (Second) | Enter the Mining Guild quickly |
| 64 | Trollheim Climb | Fast route to God Wars Dungeon entrance |
| 70 | Taverley Pipe | Direct access to Cerberus boss lair |
| 80 | Taverley Dungeon Spike | Skip the long dungeon run to blue/black dragons |
| 85 | Wilderness Shortcuts | Free access to Revenant Caves from multiple entry points |
🆕 New Shortcuts (August 2026)
Added with Summer Sweep-Up batch 2. The Mos Le'Harmless island stepping stones (82) fix one of the most hated Treasure Trail steps, and the Edgeville Dungeon pipe (60) removes the Brass key requirement.
| Level | Shortcut | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Draynor Manor Gap | Skip the long walk around the west fence |
| 52 | River Lum Stepping Stones | Cross the River Lum south of the Champions' Guild |
| 54 | Giant's Plateau Climb | Easy access to and from the desert |
| 60 | Edgeville Dungeon Pipe | No Brass key needed for the southern entrance |
| 52 / 62 | Arceuus Library Drop | Jump from the middle or top floor straight to the bottom |
| 79 | River Elid Stepping Stones | Cross the River Elid north of Sophanem |
| 82 | Mos Le'Harmless Island Stones | Fixes the worst Treasure Trail island step |
| 83 | Pollnivneach Plateau Shortcut | Ali the Hag's hut to the nearby plateau |
Grapple Shortcuts Now Barehanded
Six grapple shortcuts no longer need a Mithril grapple or crossbow — level requirements were raised instead. Achievement Diary tasks that involve these shortcuts still require the grapple itself.
| Old (Grapple) | New (Barehanded) | Shortcut |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 48 | Broken raft in River Lum |
| 11 | 52 | Falador rough wall |
| 32 | 68 | Catherby-Taverley rock climb (now two-way) |
| 36 | 72 | Water Obelisk island to Catherby |
| 39 | 69 | Yanille rough wall |
| 53 | 78 | Strong trees south of Karamja Volcano |
🥧 Best Agility Food: Summer Pies
You take falling damage from failing obstacles, so always bring food. Summer Pies are the best choice because:
- 2 bites per pie, healing 11 HP each
- +5 temporary Agility level boost
- 10% energy restoration
💡 Pro Tip: You only need the level requirement for the FIRST obstacle. Boost with Summer Pies to access higher-level courses early!
🎯 Recommended 1-99 Agility Path
This path prioritizes XP and fast leveling over collecting Marks of Grace. This is the recommended path after the run energy changes.
Level 1-20: Draynor Village Rooftop
START HEREThanks to the Agility rework, Draynor Rooftop is now available from level 1! A quick and easy start to your Agility training.
Level 20-60+: Brimhaven Agility Arena
BEST XPBetween levels 20-60, Brimhaven Arena offers FAR better XP than any rooftop course. Your XP scales with your level, so you can even stay until 99 if you wish!
How It Works:
- Every 60 seconds, a dispenser becomes active (yellow arrow)
- Reach the active dispenser to get XP tickets + shop vouchers
- Spam obstacles during downtime for extra XP
- Obstacles unlock at levels 1, 20, and 40
💡 Pro Tip: Use the Runelite detached camera plugin to freeze your camera, then spam-click the center to continuously repeat obstacles during downtime!
Level 60-70: Seers Village Rooftop
At level 60, consider moving from Brimhaven to Seers Village, especially if you have the Hard Kandarin Diary completed.
📖 Hard Diary: Unlocks the ability to teleport to Seers Village bank at the end of the course, significantly increasing XP rates!
Level 70-80: Pollnivneach Rooftop
A solid rooftop course for the 70s. Decent Marks of Grace rates if you're still working on Graceful.
Level 75-90: Prifddinas Rooftop (Optional)
OPTIONALIf you've completed Song of the Elves, Prif is an excellent alternative to Brimhaven or Rellekka. Earns approximately 45 crystal shards per hour instead of Marks of Grace.
Good for players who need crystal shards or are tired of Brimhaven!
Level 80-90: Rellekka Rooftop
Rellekka offers great XP rates with the Fremennik Hard Diary completed. A smaller, more compact course compared to Prif.
Without the Hard Diary, Brimhaven or Prifddinas are better choices.
Level 90-99: Ardougne Rooftop
FINAL STRETCHThe best rooftop course in the game (aside from Hallowed Sepulchre). No diary requirements! This is where you'll finish your Agility journey.
🎉 Congratulations on nearly maxing Agility!
👕 Graceful Path (Alternative)
This path is for players who want to unlock the Graceful outfit as quickly as possible, prioritizing Marks of Grace over XP. Note that this is slower than the main path.
Level 1-20: Draynor Rooftop
Same as the main path - start here to begin collecting Marks of Grace from level 1.
Level 20-30: Al Kharid Rooftop
Level 30-40: Barbarian Outpost
Requires Alfred's Barcrawl mini-quest. Can boost from level 30 with Summer Pies.
Level 40+: Canifis Rooftop (Until Graceful Complete)
BEST MARKSCanifis has the highest Marks of Grace rate until level 90. Stay here until you have the full Graceful set (260 marks).
You'll reach approximately level 60 Agility by the time you complete Graceful here.
Level 50-60: Falador Rooftop
If you want better XP after level 50 (but still collecting marks), Falador offers 35k XP/hr with 11 marks/hr.
After completing Graceful: Follow the main path from level 60+ for optimal XP rates.
⚡ Fastest Path to 99
This is the absolute fastest way to train Agility, combining Brimhaven Arena with the Hallowed Sepulchre minigame.
Quick Path
- 1-20:Draynor Rooftop Course
- 20-72:Brimhaven Agility Arena
- 72-99:Hallowed Sepulchre
🏛️ Hallowed Sepulchre
The Hallowed Sepulchre is an Agility minigame (not just a course) unlocked after the Sins of the Father quest. It features 5 floors with unique obstacles requiring precise movement and pathing.
XP Rates by Level:
⚠️ Important: The Hallowed Sepulchre has a steep learning curve. You need good tick-perfect movement and pathing knowledge to achieve these XP rates.
Many players prefer traditional rooftop courses, but those who master the Sepulchre are rewarded with the best XP AND profit!
📺 Highly recommend watching a video guide before attempting this content!
🔄 Alternative Courses & Moneymakers
Level 50+: Colossal Wyrm (Varlamore)
A low-effort course in Varlamore with more animation time than other courses. Earn termites for the Varlamore Graceful recolor and blessed boneshards for Prayer XP.
CHILL & RELAXING💰 Level 52+: Wilderness Agility Course
High profit potential but comes with significant risk as it's located in the deep Wilderness. Consider joining "Agility FC" for mass protection.
⚠️ Warning: Expect PKers! Only bring items you're willing to lose.
Level 60+: Werewolf Agility Course
A small, click-intensive course. Retrieve and hand in the stick at the end for optimal XP. Great alternative to Seers Village, especially without the Hard Diary.
🆓 F2P Agility Guide
F2P Agility is playable, but progression is narrow and slow. You train one course from start to finish, with far fewer utility unlocks than members.
F2P Training Path
Train Gnome Stronghold Agility Course from 1-99. Typical rates are about 7.5k-8.5k XP/hr, which is roughly ~160 hours for 99.
Main Limitations
- No rooftop courses
- No Marks of Grace and no Graceful outfit
- No Hallowed Sepulchre access
- Far lower XP ceiling than members routes
- Fewer practical shortcut unlocks
Membership is a major upgrade for Agility if this is one of your active focus skills.
📊 Agility Calculator
Turn this guide into a concrete route with exact laps, time, and milestone checkpoints for your target level.
Use It To Plan
- Laps needed to hit your next target
- Expected time by course and level bracket
- Marks of Grace and Graceful completion progress
- Rooftop and Sepulchre route comparisons
Want just the Marks of Grace maths? Use the Marks of Grace Calculator for marks/hr, Graceful set time, and Amylase profit.
💡 Pro Tips for Agility Training
Each Summer Pie boosts Agility by +5 and has two bites (11 HP each). Use them to access higher-level courses up to 5 levels early-you only need the level for the first obstacle.
You never run out of energy on rooftop courses. Save your stamina potions for bossing and questing-they provide zero benefit on rooftops.
In RuneLite, freeze your camera angle and line up click boxes perfectly. This eliminates camera adjustment downtime between obstacles and can boost XP/hr by 10-20%.
Kandarin Hard Diary lets you teleport to the Seers' bank at the end of each lap, increasing XP from 45k/hr to 55k+ hr. One of the highest-value diary unlocks in OSRS.
Expect 10-20% lower XP for your first few hours while learning floor layouts and obstacle timing. Watch a video guide before starting-the time investment pays off massively at 92+.
Marks of Grace spawn at optimal rates when your Agility is within 20 levels of the course requirement. Don't camp Canifis past level 60-move to Seers' for better XP and decent marks.
Falador (50-60) and Prifddinas (75-90) are very AFK-friendly. Brimhaven and Sepulchre require active focus. Match your course to your real-life attention level for best results.
Every kilogram counts. Equip Graceful, Boots of Lightness, and a Spottier Cape whenever possible. Below 0kg weight, run energy drains at the slowest possible rate for your Agility level.
Frequently Asked Questions
01What's the fastest way to 99 Agility?
Hallowed Sepulchre from 87-99 (80-100k XP/hr). Since the August 2026 update, Floor 5 needs 87 instead of 92 and both high floors can be boosted. Before 87, do rooftop courses: Draynor 1-10, Canifis 40-60, Seers 60-90 (with Kandarin Hard Diary teleport).
02When should I get the Graceful outfit?
Get it naturally while training on rooftop courses! You'll earn enough Marks of Grace around level 55-65. Don't grind specifically for it - just do rooftops as part of your training.
03Is Graceful still worth it after run energy update?
Yes, but less essential! Graceful is still very useful for activities like running to bosses, doing farm runs, or anything where you need to run long distances. But for everyday gameplay, high Agility level alone provides good energy regeneration.
04Should I do Hallowed Sepulchre or rooftop courses?
Hallowed Sepulchre is best XP (especially 87+), but requires focus and has a learning curve. Rooftops are more AFK and give Marks of Grace. Do rooftops for Graceful, then switch to Sepulchre at 77+ (boostable to Floor 4 with a Summer pie) if you want maximum XP.
05What Agility level should I aim for?
Level 70 unlocks most shortcuts and gives good run energy. Level 80+ recommended for PvM and efficient gameplay. Level 99 is mainly for completionism and max run energy regeneration.
06Can I train Agility in F2P?
Yes, but it's extremely slow! F2P only has Gnome Stronghold (7.5k XP/hr). No Graceful outfit, no rooftops, no shortcuts. P2P is 6-7x faster - membership highly recommended for Agility training.
07What are Marks of Grace used for?
Buy the Graceful outfit (260 marks total), recolor it with different themes (90 marks per recolor), or trade them for Amylase Crystals (10 marks = 100 crystals, ~10k GP each) for profit.
08What's the best Agility course for marks of grace?
Canifis Rooftop (levels 40-50) has the highest marks/hr for early levels at ~19/hr. For mid-levels, Seers' Village with the Hard Kandarin Diary (60-70) averages 12-14/hr. Past level 80, Ardougne Rooftop gives 22 marks/hr and is the best live source. From November 2026, The Graveyard (65-80) is expected to become the best source in the game at 30+ marks/hr on its high-intensity route. General rule: marks spawn rate is optimal when you're within 20 levels of the course requirement.
09How many marks of grace per hour at Ardougne?
At level 90+, Ardougne Rooftop yields approximately 22 marks of grace per hour. With current Amylase Crystal prices (~1k GP per mark), that's about 22k GP/hr in passive profit, plus 62-65k XP/hr.
10What is The Graveyard Agility course?
The Graveyard is a new 65-80 Agility course launching in November 2026 as the reward from the Master quest of the same name. It's a hybrid course: about two thirds traditional rooftop mechanics, and one third a choice between a slow AFK ledge (20-30s per obstacle) or one-tick stepping stones. High intensity gives 65,000-75,000 XP/hr and 30+ Marks of Grace/hr; low intensity gives 55,000-60,000 XP/hr and 14-15 marks/hr. It is also a competitive Giant Squirrel pet source.
11Is the Graceful outfit system changing?
Jagex is polling a rework alongside The Graveyard. The proposal makes Graceful pieces a one-time unlock: once bought with Marks of Grace, they stay unlocked, and duplicates are bought with GP from Perdu (430k for the full set) instead of more marks. Existing duplicate pieces you still hold would be refunded in marks, but you would no longer be able to sell Graceful back to Grace. This is a poll, not yet confirmed.
📚 Related Guides
If you are chaining progression sessions, these pair well with Agility milestones.
Thieving Guide
Movement-heavy route with strong utility overlap.
Hunter Guide
Active rhythm with a similar attention profile.
Route planning with laps and time estimates.
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Sources & methodology
XP rates, requirements, and drop data in this guide are cross-checked against the OSRS Wiki and verified against in-game behaviour. Grand Exchange prices move daily, so treat GP/hr figures as estimates and confirm current prices with the OSRS Wiki price tracker before committing to a method.
Darren started playing the original RuneScape 2 back in the day and came back when Old School RuneScape launched. He's played on and off over the years and built OSRSToolkit to give players a single place to find reliable tools, calculators, and guides — all informed by real in-game experience.