OSRS Firemaking Guide
Build a high-confidence Firemaking training plan
Updated June 2026
Firemaking has two dominant lanes: profit-oriented Wintertodt or speed-oriented conventional logs. Choose your lane by budget and attention preference, then run it to your next milestone.
What Is Your Best Firemaking Method Right Now?
Pick your lane first: max speed, profit, or low-input consistency. Then commit to one route until your next checkpoint.
Choose Your Planning Track
- Fastest XPConventional High-Tier LogsMaximum XP rates with higher GP burn and active clicking.High
- Profit RouteWintertodtStrong long-term value with rewards while progressing to 99.Low
- AFK PriorityBonfire SessionsLower intensity option for relaxed sessions and steady XP.Medium
- F2P RouteF2P Log ProgressionViable free-to-play path with clear speed vs cost tradeoffs.Low to Medium
Method Comparison Arena
Compare speed, cost, and session intensity before committing to a training lane.
- FastestUp to ~500K XP/hrCost: HighIntensity: HighUse when: You want shortest time to 99Avoid when: You need GP-efficient training
- Profit50K-90K XP/hrCost: LowIntensity: MediumUse when: You want value and variety with rewardsAvoid when: You only care about max XP/hr
- AFKLow to MediumCost: MediumIntensity: LowUse when: You want low-focus training sessionsAvoid when: You are optimizing for speed
- F2PMediumCost: Low to MediumIntensity: MediumUse when: You are staying in F2P progressionAvoid when: You can access members methods
High-Confidence Training Routes
Milestones That Matter
- 50: Wintertodt access and route expansion.
- 75: Higher-XP conventional options unlock.
- 90: Late-game speed profile improves.
- 95: Near-cap optimization checkpoint.
- 99: Final Firemaking completion goal.
Execution Checklist
- Choose route by speed vs profit preference.
- Set your next milestone before buying supplies.
- Use Wintertodt setup optimized for your HP level.
- Re-plan at 75 and 90.
🎯 Recommended Firemaking Path
The Ideal Journey to 99
Levels 1-50: Regular Logs → Wintertodt
Burn logs to 50 Firemaking (takes ~2 hours). Then start Wintertodt for profitable training all the way to 99.
Levels 50-99: Wintertodt (Recommended for Most Players)
50-90K XP/hr + 2-5M GP profit from supply crates. More engaging than regular logs. Takes 70-100 hours to 99.
Alternative: Conventional Logs (Fastest but Expensive)
Burn logs manually for up to 500K XP/hr with redwoods. Reaches 99 in ~40 hours but costs 10-15M GP.
Why Most Players Choose Wintertodt
Wintertodt gives decent XP rates (50-90K/hr) PLUS you make 2-5M GP profit from 50-99. The supply crates contain valuable items like seeds, herbs, ores, and coins. It's also more engaging than just burning logs.
❄️ Wintertodt Minigame (50-99)
What is Wintertodt?
Wintertodt is a firemaking boss that requires you to chop bruma roots, burn them in braziers, and keep the braziers lit. It's a group activity where everyone contributes to defeating Wintertodt. Each kill takes 5-15 minutes.
Location: Wintertodt Camp (Kourend, north of Great Kourend)
Requirements: 50 Firemaking minimum
XP Rate: 50-90K XP/hr depending on level, gear, and team size
Profit: 2-5M GP from 50-99 (supply crates contain valuable rewards)
Recommended Stats: 50+ Hitpoints (lower = less damage taken), 60+ Woodcutting for faster chopping
How Wintertodt Works
Step 1: Chop bruma roots from bruma tree
Step 2: Burn bruma roots in the brazier (keep it lit!)
Step 3: Repair brazier when it breaks (use hammer)
Step 4: Repair pyromancer NPCs when they fall (use rejuvenation potion)
Step 5: When Wintertodt is defeated, loot supply crate for rewards
Step 6: Repeat!
💡 Wintertodt deals damage based on your HP level. Lower HP = less damage = less food needed!
Gear & Inventory Setups
Minimum Setup
Level 50+ • Under 10K GP
• Warm clothing: Any 4 pieces (clue hunter, Santa outfit, etc.)
• Hammer - brazier repairs
• Knife - optional fletching
• Tinderbox - auto-provided
• Any axe - cheap as possible
Recommended Setup
Level 60+ • 100K-1M GP
• Full Graceful outfit - weight reduction & run energy
• Dragon axe - faster bruma chopping
• Regen bracelet - passive HP recovery
• Bruma torch - acts as tinderbox, prevents brazier extinguishing
• Hammer + Knife
Optimal Setup
Level 80+ • 5M+ GP
• Full Pyromancer outfit - 40% cold damage reduction & 2.5% XP boost
• Crystal axe - fastest chopping (or infernal axe)
• Hitpoints cape - 2x HP regen at 99 HP
• Redemption prayer - heal when HP drops low
• Bruma torch as off-hand
Wintertodt 5-Phase Strategy
1. Light Braziers: Light all four braziers at the start of each round. Each lit brazier grants 25 points toward your contribution score. Always light every brazier you pass - unlit braziers mean fewer points for everyone.
2. Chop Bruma Roots: Chop bruma roots from the bruma tree near the center. Each root gives 10 Firemaking XP when chopped. Use your best axe to maximize chopping speed. Bank an inventory of roots before moving on.
3. Feed Brazier: Burn bruma roots in a lit brazier for 25 points per root (40 points per kindling if you fletch first). Stay close to two braziers so you can swap if one goes out. Keep at least one brazier burning at all times to avoid damage from the cold.
4. Fix Brazier: When a brazier goes out, use your hammer on it for 25 contribution points. Fixing is fast - always carry a hammer so you can repair immediately and get back to feeding.
5. Use Healing Potions: Grab rejuvenation potions from the crates near the entrance. Use them on incapacitated pyromancers for 25 points each. Keep 1-2 potions in your inventory for emergency heals on yourself or teammates.
💡 The sweet spot: alternate between chopping, feeding, and fixing to maintain 500+ points per game for maximum crate rewards.
Pyromancer Outfit
The Pyromancer outfit is earned from Wintertodt supply crates and gives 2.5% bonus Firemaking XP when wearing the full set. Each piece also reduces cold damage by 8% (40% total with full set).
How to get it: Keep opening supply crates from Wintertodt kills. You'll get all pieces within 50-100 kills usually.
💡 Always wear the Pyromancer pieces you've unlocked - less damage + more XP!
Wintertodt Rewards & Priorities
| Reward | Priority | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Pyromancer Outfit | High | 2.5% Firemaking XP boost & 40% cold damage reduction. Scavenge all 4 pieces before moving on - this is your #1 priority from Wintertodt. |
| Tome of Fire | High | 1/1,000 drop rate. Acts as infinite fire runes + 50% fire spell damage. Worth ~700K GP. Highly desirable for Ironmen and magic training. |
| Seeds & Herbs | High | 200K+/hr profit from ranarr, snapdragon, and magic seeds. Herb and seed drops are your consistent money-maker from crates. |
| Bruma Torch | Medium | Acts as an equipable tinderbox. Prevents braziers from going out as often. Nice convenience but not essential. |
| Dragon Axe | Medium | 1/10,000 drop rate. Worth ~55K GP. Drop it on the ground if you already have one - it’s not as valuable as seeds. |
| Phoenix Pet | Low (Cosmetic) | 1/5,000 drop rate at 99 Firemaking. Purely cosmetic pet. Nice flex but don’t grind for it - you’ll likely get it naturally going to 99. |
💡 Always open supply crates as you get them - early Pyromancer pieces reduce damage and speed up all future kills.
Low HP Strategy (10 HP Wintertodt)
Some players keep 10 HP on purpose for Wintertodt since damage scales with HP level. At 10 HP, Wintertodt deals 1-2 damage instead of 6-12 at 99 HP. This means you use almost no food.
How: Train Firemaking first before combat skills. Keep HP at base 10 by never training combat. This is popular for Wintertodt-focused accounts but not necessary - regular accounts do fine at any HP.
Solo vs Mass Worlds
Mass Worlds (309/310)
✓ Fast kills (3-5 minutes)
✓ Low effort & relaxed
✓ Minimal food needed
✓ Great for XP per hour
✓ Easy to multi-task
✗ Fewer points per kill
✗ Lower loot per hour
✗ Crowded & chaotic
Best for: XP-focused training, low-effort sessions, new players
Solo Method
✓ Maximum points per kill (13,500+)
✓ Best loot per hour
✓ 28+ rolls on supply crate
✓ Complete control over pace
✓ Great for Ironmen
✗ Slow kills (10-15 minutes)
✗ Requires attention & skill
✗ More food consumption
Best for: Maximum profit, Ironmen, experienced players
Recommendation: Start on mass worlds (309) until you have full Pyromancer outfit and understand the mechanics. Switch to solo once you’re comfortable for maximum profit per hour.
🏃 Conventional Training (Fastest XP)
Overview
Burning logs in lines is the fastest Firemaking training method. Use the best logs you can afford for maximum XP rates. This method is click-intensive but extremely fast - reaching 99 in just ~40 hours!
Location: Grand Exchange (popular spot), or any bank
Requirements: Tinderbox, logs
XP Rate: 45K-500K XP/hr depending on log type
Cost: 10-15M GP for 1-99 with expensive logs
Log Types & XP Rates
| Level | Log Type | XP per Log | XP/hr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Regular Logs | 40 XP | 45K |
| 15 | Oak Logs | 60 XP | 65K |
| 30 | Willow Logs | 90 XP | 100K |
| 45 | Maple Logs | 135 XP | 157K |
| 60 | Yew Logs | 202.5 XP | 270K |
| 75 | Magic Logs | 303.8 XP | 400K |
| 90 | Redwood Logs | 380 XP | 500K |
How to Burn Logs Efficiently
Step 1: Bank near Grand Exchange or any bank
Step 2: Withdraw 27 logs + keep tinderbox in inventory
Step 3: Walk in a straight line, burning logs as you go
Step 4: When inventory is empty, bank and repeat
💡 Use Runelite's "Shift-Drop" plugin + "Burn Left-Click" menu entry swapper for faster training!
Expensive but Fast
Burning logs costs 10-15M GP for 1-99 if using expensive logs (magic/redwood). Wintertodt gives similar time investment but MAKES you money instead of costing money. Only use conventional training if you want the absolute fastest 99 and don't mind the cost.
🪵 AFK Bonfires
Overview
Bonfires let you burn logs on an existing fire for slightly more XP and longer AFK times. You can AFK for up to 70 seconds per inventory of logs! Not the fastest or most profitable method, but great for multitasking.
Location: Grand Exchange (many permanent fires), or make your own
XP Bonus: +10% XP compared to regular burning
AFK Time: ~70 seconds per inventory (27 logs)
Best for: Multitasking or casual training
How to Use Bonfires
Step 1: Find an existing fire (Grand Exchange always has fires) or light your own
Step 2: Use logs on the fire to add them to bonfire
Step 3: Your character automatically burns all 27 logs (~70 seconds)
Step 4: Bank and repeat
💚 Perfect for watching TV, studying, or working from home - just click once per minute!
Bonfires vs Regular Burning
Bonfires give 10% more XP but are slightly slower overall than regular burning since you need to wait for all logs to burn. The main advantage is AFK time - great for multitasking but not the most efficient for pure XP grinding.
🆓 F2P Firemaking Guide
F2P Training Method
F2P can only train by burning conventional logs. No Wintertodt access in F2P!
Best Location: Grand Exchange or any bank with open space nearby
F2P Training Path
| Levels | Logs | XP/Log | Quantity | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-15 | Normal | 40 | 600 | ~15 min |
| 15-30 | Oak | 60 | 2,200 | ~1 hour |
| 30-45 | Willow | 90 | 7,600 | ~3 hours |
| 45-60 | Maple | 135 | 17,000 | ~7 hours |
| 60-99 | Yew | 202.5 | 64,000 | ~26 hours |
F2P vs P2P Comparison
- ✗ No Wintertodt - Missing profitable training method
- ✗ No Magic/Redwood Logs - Limited to Yew logs max
- ✗ Lower XP rates - 100-150k vs 450k+ XP/hr in P2P
- ✗ More expensive - Must buy logs from GE (no profit option)
- ✓ Fast skill - Still one of fastest F2P skills (~37 hours to 99)
💡 F2P Firemaking is decent but loses ~10M GP. P2P Wintertodt profits instead!
📊 Firemaking Calculator
Plan your Firemaking training with our calculator:
Calculate:
- ✓ Logs needed for level goals
- ✓ Expected XP rates
- ✓ Time to reach 99
- ✓ Wintertodt kills needed
- ✓ Cost/profit estimates
Features:
- ✓ All log types
- ✓ Wintertodt XP tracking
- ✓ Bonfire bonuses
- ✓ Method comparisons
- ✓ Custom level ranges
🧠 Pro Wintertodt Tips
Start at 10 HP
Wintertodt damage scales with your Hitpoints level. At 10 HP you take only 1-2 damage per hit instead of 6-12. Train Firemaking early on new accounts for significantly less food usage.
Fletch for Points
Fletching bruma roots into kindling gives 40 points per burn instead of 25 - that’s 60% more contribution per root. Use a knife on roots for more loot rolls per hour.
Open Crates at 99
Supply crate loot scales with your skill levels. Saving crates to open at 99 Firemaking and high Farming/Herblore levels maximizes seed and herb value per crate.
Herblore Matters
Healing from rejuvenation potions scales with your Herblore level. Higher Herblore means more HP restored per dose - train Herblore first for easier Wintertodt survivability.
Bank Near Start
The bank chest is right at the Wintertodt entrance. Keep your food and hammer nearby - you can bank between kills in under 5 seconds to restock.
Target 500 Points
Aim for 500-750 contribution points per game. Under 500 points means fewer loot rolls. Over 750 typically isn’t worth the extra effort - diminishing returns kick in.
Pick One Brazier
Stick to one brazier and defend it. Running between braziers wastes time and energy. Pick a spot near bruma roots, light it, feed it, and repair it as needed.
Warm Clothing First
Always wear 4 pieces of warm clothing before your first Wintertodt kill. Each piece reduces cold damage by 8% (capped at 4 pieces). Pyromancer pieces count as warm clothing too.
Frequently Asked Questions
01What's the fastest way to 99 Firemaking?
Burning magic logs or redwood logs from 75-99 (450-500k XP/hr). Takes ~26 hours total for 99 if you start at level 50. Expensive but extremely fast!
02Should I do Wintertodt or conventional logs?
Wintertodt if you want profit (~5-10M GP to 99) and decent XP rates (50-90k XP/hr). Conventional logs if you want maximum speed and don't mind the cost. Most players do Wintertodt for the profit.
03What level should I be for Wintertodt?
50 Firemaking minimum to access Wintertodt. Many players start at low HP (10 HP) to take less damage - this means minimal combat training before Wintertodt. Higher HP requires more food per game.
04Is Wintertodt worth it at high HP?
Yes! Even at 99 HP you can do Wintertodt - you'll just need more food (8-12 food per game instead of 2-4). The profit is still excellent, making it worthwhile even on maxed accounts.
05What's the best location to burn logs?
Grand Exchange bank is most popular - close bank and plenty of space. Varrock west bank or Draynor Village also work well. Location doesn't significantly affect XP rates.
06How much does 99 Firemaking cost?
Wintertodt profits 5-10M GP! Conventional logs: Willow (~2M loss), Maple (~8M loss), Yew (~20M loss), Magic (~30M loss). Most players do Wintertodt to 99 for the profit.
07Should I fletch kindling at Wintertodt?
Only if you want 25% more Firemaking XP and don't mind extra clicking. Most players just burn bruma roots directly for more relaxed gameplay. Kindling is optional for slightly faster XP.
08What's the best world for Wintertodt?
World 309 is the official Wintertodt mass world — always packed with players. World 310 is the secondary mass world. For solo runs, pick any low-population world. The official worlds fill fast so join early for consistent kills.
09Should I fletch bruma roots or not?
Fletching bruma roots into kindling gives ~25% more Firemaking XP and more points per game but takes longer per kill. Not fletching means faster kills but fewer points. If you're going for XP/hr, skip fletching. If you want better loot and more points per hour, fletch them.
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