OSRS Magic Guide
Complete 1-99 Training Guide | Updated 2026
Magic is the most versatile combat skill in OSRS! Train efficiently with Ice Bursting/Barraging (250-350k XP/hr) in multi-combat areas, make profit through High Alching, or go AFK with splashing. This guide covers fastest methods, profitable training, essential gear like the Occult Necklace, and everything you need from level 1 to 99.
📑 Table of Contents
⚡Useful Magic Gear
Essential Equipment
- •Occult Necklace - Provides +10% magic damage boost. Essential for combat training
- •Kodai Wand - +15% magic damage and infinite water runes. Best-in-slot weapon
- •Ancestral Robes - Best magic armor with damage bonuses. Expensive but worth it
- •Tormented Bracelet - +5% magic damage. Best-in-slot glove slot
- •Eternal Boots - Best magic boots with +8 magic attack bonus
- •Imbued God Cape - +15 magic attack. From Mage Arena II minigame
Budget Alternatives
- •Mystic Robes - Affordable magic armor for early training
- •Staff of Fire/Air/Water - Provides infinite elemental runes
- •Barrows Gloves - Excellent all-around gloves from Recipe for Disaster
📜Quests for Magic XP
Complete these quests to skip the early levels and unlock useful magic content:
| Quest | Magic XP | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Witch's Potion | 325 XP | None |
| Imp Catcher (Optional) | 875 XP | None |
| Witch's House | 6,325 XP | None |
| The Grand Tree | 18,400 XP (Lamp) | 25 Agility |
| Horror from the Deep | 4,662 XP | None |
| Fairytale I | 1,000 XP | Various |
| Desert Treasure | 20,000 XP | 53 Thieving, 50 Firemaking |
| Dream Mentor | 15,000 XP (Lamp) | 85 Combat Level |
Pro Tip: Desert Treasure is essential as it unlocks Ancient Magicks, which includes Ice Burst and Ice Barrage - the best combat training spells in the game.
📚Training Methods Overview
Training Categories
🚀 Fastest (Expensive)
Enchanting bolts + bursting at Maniacal Monkeys. Extremely fast but costs 100M+ for 99
✅ Recommended (Balanced)
Mix of enchanting, alching, and combat. Good XP with manageable costs
😴 AFK Methods
Splashing and Plank Make. Very low attention required
💰 Moneymaking
High alching profitable items. Make money while training
🚀Fastest Training Methods
⚠️ Warning: This method is extremely expensive (100M+ to 99) but provides the fastest magic XP in the game.
Level 1-55: Enchanting & Alching
- •Levels 1-7: Do quests listed above or cast Wind Strike
- •Levels 7-27: Enchant Sapphire Jewelry (Lvl-1 Enchant) - 17.5 XP per cast
- •Levels 27-45: Enchant Emerald Jewelry (Lvl-2 Enchant) - 37 XP per cast
- •Levels 45-55: High Alchemy (55 XP per cast) or Superheat Item
Level 55-99: Enchant Bolts (Fastest)
Method: Enchant Diamond/Onyx bolts with bank interface open. This is the fastest magic XP in the game.
XP Rates & Costs:
- • Enchant Diamond Bolts (E): ~78 XP per cast
- • Enchant Onyx Bolts (E): ~97 XP per cast (level 87 required)
- • XP Rate: ~90,000-100,000 XP/hour
- • Cost: ~7-10 GP per XP (very expensive)
- • Total cost 55-99: Approximately 80-120M depending on GE prices
Level 70-99: Bursting/Barraging (Combat Alternative)
Location: Maniacal Monkeys in Kruk's Dungeon (requires Monkey Madness II). Use Protect from Melee and aggro monkeys.
Combat Training Rates:
- • Ice Burst (70 Magic): ~250,000-300,000 XP/hour
- • Ice Barrage (94 Magic): ~300,000-350,000 XP/hour
- • Requires: Ancient Magicks from Desert Treasure
- • Cost: ~5-6 GP per XP (cheaper than enchanting but still expensive)
✅Recommended Training Path
This path balances cost and XP rates. It's what most players use to reach 99 without going broke.
Level 1-55: Quests & Basic Training
- •Complete all magic quests (Witch's Potion, Witch's House, Grand Tree, etc.)
- •Mix of Fire Strike and Curse spell training at low-level monsters
- •Start alching profitable items at level 55 while doing other activities
Level 55-75: High Alchemy
Method: High Alchemy profitable or break-even items. Can be done while doing Agility or other skills.
- • XP per cast: 65 XP
- • XP Rate: ~65,000-78,000 XP/hour (if focused)
- • Popular items: Rune items, d'hide bodies, battlestaves
- • Cost: Can be profitable or break-even depending on items
Level 75-99: Mixed Combat Training
Recommended Approach: Mix of Slayer tasks with magic, bursting when on burst tasks, and alching during downtime.
- •Slayer + Magic: Use Trident of the Seas/Swamp for Slayer tasks. Slower XP but profitable
- •Burst Tasks: When assigned Dust Devils or Nechryaels, use Ice Burst for 200k+ XP/hour
- •Part-time Bursting: Spend some time at Maniacal Monkeys (requires MM2) for pure magic training
- •Boss Tasks: Kill Zulrah, Kraken, or Barrows for magic XP and profit
Average Cost & Time: Using this mixed approach, expect to spend 20-40M and 150-200 hours to reach 99 Magic. Much more reasonable than pure enchanting methods.
😴AFK Training Methods
Splashing (Level 1-99)
Method: Wear armor to have -65 or lower magic attack bonus, then cast combat spells on a low-level monster in a safe spot.
- • XP Rate: 12,000-40,000 XP/hour depending on spell
- • Cost: Very cheap (just rune costs)
- • Attention: Auto-logs after 20 minutes, need to click every ~15 minutes
- • Best for: Passive overnight training or while multi-tasking
- • Popular spots: Lumbridge rats, spiders in Stronghold of Security
Plank Make (Level 86+)
Method: Cast Plank Make on logs in your inventory. Can be profitable depending on GE prices.
- • XP Rate: ~85,000-90,000 XP/hour
- • Mahogany Logs: Usually profitable (1-3 GP/XP profit)
- • Teak Logs: Break-even or small loss but faster GP/XP
- • Requires: 86 Magic, Lunar Spellbook (Dream Mentor quest)
- • Best for: Training magic while making money or breaking even
String Jewelry (Level 80+)
Method: Cast String Jewelry from Lunar spellbook to string amulets.
- • XP Rate: ~130,000-150,000 XP/hour
- • Usually break-even or small profit
- • Requires: 80 Magic, Lunar Spellbook
- • Very click-intensive, not truly AFK
💰Profitable Magic Training
These methods allow you to make money while training magic, though XP rates are generally slower.
High Alchemy (Level 55+)
Find items where the high alch value is higher than the cost + nature rune. Use the GE to buy items in bulk.
Popular Alching Items:
- • Rune 2h swords, Rune platebodies (usually profitable)
- • Black d'hide bodies (check GE prices)
- • Battlestaves (especially with Varrock diary)
- • Profit: 50-200 GP per alch depending on item
- • XP Rate: 65,000-78,000 XP/hour
Tan Leather (Level 78+)
Use Tan Leather spell from Lunar spellbook to tan dragon hides in bulk.
- • XP Rate: ~100,000 XP/hour
- • Profit: 200-500K+ GP/hour depending on prices
- • Requires: 78 Magic, Lunar Spellbook
- • Best hides: Green, Blue, Red, or Black dragonhide
PvM with Magic (Level 75+)
Train magic while bossing for profit. Slower XP but substantial income.
- • Zulrah: 1-3M GP/hour, ~25k magic XP/hour
- • Kraken: 500k-800k GP/hour, ~30k magic XP/hour
- • Barrows: 500-800k GP/hour, ~15k magic XP/hour
- • Chambers of Xeric (raids): 2-4M GP/hour, variable XP
⚠️F2P Magic Training
F2P Magic is extremely limited. You're restricted to basic combat spells (Fire Strike, Fire Bolt, Fire Blast), enchanting jewelry, and curse spells. Training is slow (10-20K XP/hr max) with very limited moneymaking options. To train efficiently, consider membership.
F2P Training Path (Very Slow)
Wind Strike → Water Strike → Earth Strike → Fire Strike on low-level monsters. Extremely slow (5-10K XP/hr).
Fire Bolt on Hill Giants or other F2P monsters. Still very slow (10-15K XP/hr). Consider splashing for AFK training.
Fire Blast is your best F2P combat spell. Train on Hill Giants, Lesser Demons, or splash for AFK (15-20K XP/hr).
High Alchemy is your only viable option to 99. Requires finding profitable items (check GE margins). Takes 1000+ hours to reach 99.
Why Get Membership for Magic?
- •12x Faster XP: Ice Bursting offers 250K+ XP/hr vs F2P's 20K XP/hr maximum
- •Multi-Target Spells: Burst and Barrage spells can hit 9 targets at once for massive XP rates
- •Profitable Training: High alch profitable items, tan leather spell (300K+ GP/hr), charge spell, enchanting for profit
- •Combat Gear: Trident of the Seas/Swamp, Toxic Trident, Sang Staff, and other powerful magic weapons
- •Magic Bosses: Access to Zulrah, Kraken, raids, and other highly profitable magic-based content
- •Utility Spells: Teleports across the map, lunar spells (venge, NPC Contact), ancient spells, and more
Time to 99: F2P = 1000+ hours | Members = 40-60 hours (bursting) or 100-150 hours (mixed)
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❓Frequently Asked Questions
What's the fastest way to train Magic?
Enchanting Dragon/Onyx bolts is the fastest method at 90-100k XP/hour, but it costs 100M+ to 99. For combat training, bursting/barraging at Maniacal Monkeys gives 250-350k XP/hour.
How much does 99 Magic cost?
It depends on your method. Pure enchanting: 80-120M. Bursting to 99: 40-60M. Mixed training with slayer and alching: 20-40M. Profitable methods (alching, tan leather): Can actually make money while training.
Should I use Ancient Magicks or Standard spellbook?
Ancient Magicks (Ice Burst/Barrage) is best for combat training in multi-combat areas. Standard spellbook is better for utility (teleports, high alchemy, enchanting). Switch between them at Ancient Altars as needed.
What magic level do I need for bossing?
Most magic bosses require 75+ Magic for Trident of the Seas. Zulrah and Kraken are good at 75-80. For efficient raiding, aim for 90+ Magic with good gear.
Is splashing worth it?
Splashing is extremely slow (12-40k XP/hour) but very cheap and AFK. It's good for training while you're busy with other tasks IRL, but not recommended as your primary training method if you want 99 quickly.
Can I train Magic for free?
Yes, but it's very slow. F2P players can splash with basic elemental spells. Members can do profitable methods like high alching profitable items or tan leather spell. However, all fast methods require significant investment.
Should I train Magic through Slayer?
Yes! Training magic through Slayer is very efficient. Use magic for your slayer tasks (Trident for most, burst spells for multi-combat tasks). You'll train both skills simultaneously and make money from drops.
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