🧪 Herblore Profit Calculator
Calculate profit for every potion using live GE prices. Includes unfinished potions and finished potions with XP rates.
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How Herblore Profit Works
Herblore profit comes from the difference between the cost of ingredients and the sell price of the finished potion. There are two main methods: making unfinished potions (combining a clean herb with a vial of water) and finishing potions (adding a secondary ingredient to an unfinished potion). Unfinished potions are faster to make (~2,500/hr) and often profitable because many players prefer buying unfinished potions rather than making them.
Finished potions take slightly longer (~2,000/hr) but can offer better margins on popular potions like super restores and prayer potions. An alternative method is cleaning grimy herbs (~5,000/hr with tick manipulation), which is the fastest Herblore XP method but usually less profitable per item. The best approach depends on your goals — check the money making guide for more methods.
Profit changes constantly with GE supply and demand. New content updates, PvM meta shifts, and herb farming yields all affect potion prices. The calculator above shows live profit for every recipe, factoring in current prices of all ingredients and outputs. You can also compare herb and potion prices directly.
Strategy Tips for Herblore Profit
Unfinished potion arbitrage is one of the most reliable Herblore money makers. Many players skip the step of combining herbs with vials of water, preferring to buy unfinished potions directly. This creates a consistent price gap you can exploit. Stack this with herb cleaning for a two-step profit chain: clean grimy herbs, then combine them into unfinished potions.
Pay attention to game updates, as new PvM content often drives demand for specific potions. Boss releases spike demand for super restores, brews, and ranging potions. Getting in early — buying herbs before the update goes live — can amplify your margins significantly during the first week.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Ignoring secondary ingredient costs — A potion might look profitable based on herb price alone, but expensive secondaries like wine of zamorak or dragon scale dust can eat the entire margin.
- Confusing 4-dose and 3-dose prices — Some recipes produce 3-dose potions. Make sure you're comparing the correct dose output to the sell price, or your profit calculation will be off.
- Over-buying before price crashes — Herb prices drop when many players complete Farming runs simultaneously. Avoid buying large quantities right after reset times when supply floods the market.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you make money training Herblore in OSRS?
Yes, several potions are profitable to make. Unfinished potions (herb + vial of water) are often profitable and require no secondary ingredients. Finished potions like super restores and prayer potions can also turn a profit depending on current GE prices.
How many potions can you make per hour in OSRS?
You can make approximately 2,500 unfinished potions per hour or around 2,000 finished potions per hour (adding secondaries to unfinished potions). The calculator uses these rates to estimate your GP/hr and XP/hr.
What is the fastest way to train Herblore?
The fastest Herblore training method is making unfinished potions (~2,500/hr) or cleaning grimy herbs (~5,000/hr with tick manipulation). For XP efficiency, making the highest-level potion you can is best. This calculator shows both profit and XP/hr so you can choose between speed and profit.
Are unfinished potions profitable to make?
Yes, unfinished potions (herb + vial of water) are often profitable because many players prefer buying them pre-made. They are faster to produce than finished potions at ~2,500/hr and avoid secondary ingredient costs. Check the calculator above for current margins.