NMZ Rewards Calculator
Calculate GP/point value of Nightmare Zone rewards with live herb prices.
Value per Herb Box
13,950 gp
Cost: 9,500 pts
Daily Profit (15 boxes)
209,254 gp
142,500 pts needed
GP per Point
1.47 gp
From herb boxes
Time for Daily Boxes
0.2 min
At 800,000 pts/hr
Herb Box Breakdown
| Herb | GE Price | Weight | Chance | Expected / Box | Expected GP / Box |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grimy guam leaf | 241 gp | 6/38 | 15.8% | 1.58 | 381 gp |
| Grimy marrentill | 155 gp | 5/38 | 13.2% | 1.32 | 204 gp |
| Grimy tarromin | 168 gp | 5/38 | 13.2% | 1.32 | 221 gp |
| Grimy harralander | 390 gp | 4/38 | 10.5% | 1.05 | 411 gp |
| Grimy ranarr weed | 5,390 gp | 3/38 | 7.9% | 0.79 | 4,255 gp |
| Grimy irit leaf | 1,805 gp | 3/38 | 7.9% | 0.79 | 1,425 gp |
| Grimy avantoe | 1,719 gp | 3/38 | 7.9% | 0.79 | 1,357 gp |
| Grimy kwuarm | 2,521 gp | 2/38 | 5.3% | 0.53 | 1,327 gp |
| Grimy cadantine | 2,802 gp | 2/38 | 5.3% | 0.53 | 1,475 gp |
| Grimy lantadyme | 1,775 gp | 2/38 | 5.3% | 0.53 | 934 gp |
| Grimy dwarf weed | 1,864 gp | 2/38 | 5.3% | 0.53 | 981 gp |
| Grimy torstol | 3,724 gp | 1/38 | 2.6% | 0.26 | 980 gp |
| Total Expected Value per Herb Box | 10.00 | 13,950 gp | |||
Other NMZ Rewards
| Reward | Point Cost | GE Value | GP / Point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herb box (10 herbs) | 9,500 | 13,950 gp | 1.47 |
| Scroll of redirection | 775 | — | N/A |
| Overload (4) | 1,500 | Untradeable | N/A |
| Absorption (4) | 1,000 | Untradeable | N/A |
How Herb Boxes Work
- Herb boxes cost 9,500 NMZ reward points each.
- You can buy a maximum of 15 herb boxes per day.
- Each herb box contains 10 random noted grimy herbs.
- Herbs are rolled individually from the weighted drop table above.
- At 800,000 points/hr (hard rumble), daily boxes take ~0.2 minutes of NMZ.
How NMZ Herb Boxes Work
The Nightmare Zone reward shop sells herb boxes for 9,500 points each, with a daily cap of 15 boxes (142,500 points total). Each herb box contains a random assortment of grimy herbs weighted toward lower-tier herbs like guam and marrentill, but with chances for valuable herbs like ranarr, snapdragon, and torstol. The average box value fluctuates with GE herb prices.
At 15 boxes per day, herb boxes provide 150K–225K GP daily for just a few minutes of clicking. The real value is the GP-per-point ratio: herb boxes convert NMZ points into GP more efficiently than most other reward options. Points are earned passively during AFK melee training with absorption potions, making this essentially free money on top of combat XP.
The calculator above uses live herb prices to show the current GP value of each herb box and the effective GP per NMZ point. For other passive money-making methods, see the Money Making Guide. If you want to sell your herbs for maximum profit, the Herb Cleaning Calculator shows whether cleaning them first adds extra margin.
Strategy Tips for NMZ Rewards
Optimise your boss lineup for maximum points per hour. Easy bosses with simple mechanics like Count Draynor, Sand Snake, and Trapped Soul are ideal for AFK melee training with absorption potions. The key is minimising your hitpoints to 1 using Overload or Rock Cake, then letting absorption potions absorb all damage. This setup lets you AFK for 20 minutes at a time.
Prioritise spending points on imbues first (Berserker ring, Slayer helm, etc.) before spending on herb boxes. Imbues are essential combat upgrades, while herb boxes are a daily passive income source that you can collect indefinitely. Once all imbues are done, herb boxes become the best consistent use of your leftover points.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Buying herb boxes before imbues — Ring imbues (like the Berserker ring (i)) are best-in-slot upgrades. Spending points on herb boxes before imbues delays important combat power increases.
- Wrong dream type — Use "Practice" or "Rumble" mode with customised bosses. Normal dreams do not allow boss selection and yield fewer points.
- Not optimising boss lineup — Some bosses deal high damage or have annoying mechanics. Remove bosses like Elvarg or Dessous that interrupt AFK sessions. Stick to simple melee-only bosses for consistent points.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best GP rewards from NMZ?
Herb boxes are the best GP reward from Nightmare Zone. You can buy 15 herb boxes per day at 9,500 points each (142,500 points/day). Each box contains herbs worth 10K-15K GP on average, yielding 150K-225K GP daily for minimal effort.
How many NMZ points can you earn per hour?
Points per hour depends on your setup. Easy rumble with absorption potions yields 300K-500K points/hr. Hard rumble with optimized bosses can reach 1M+ points/hr. Power surge and Zapper power-ups boost point rates significantly.
How much are NMZ herb boxes worth?
Each herb box contains a random assortment of grimy herbs. The average value fluctuates with GE prices but is typically 10K-15K GP per box. At 15 boxes per day, that is 150K-225K GP daily. This calculator shows the current GP per point using live herb prices.
Should I buy NMZ herb boxes or save for imbues?
Prioritise imbues first — Berserker ring (i), Slayer helmet (i), and other combat imbues are essential upgrades. Once all useful imbues are purchased, herb boxes become the best daily point sink for passive GP income.