OSRS Herb Runs Optimizer Guide
Master the art of efficient herb farming in Old School RuneScape. Learn optimal routes, profitable herbs, gear setups, and strategies to maximize your GP per run. Herb runs are one of the most consistent passive money makers in OSRS, earning 200-500K+ GP every 80 minutes.
Minimum Requirements:
- 32 Farming (for Ranarr Weeds)
- Access to at least 5 herb patches
- Seed dibber, rake, and secateurs
- Ultracompost or supercompost
- Seed capital (50-200K GP initial investment)
Recommended for Maximum Profit:
- 62 Farming (for Snapdragon seeds - highest profit)
- Magic secateurs from Fairytale I (10% increased yield)
- All 9 herb patches unlocked
- Farming cape (teleports + unlimited payment for patches)
- Ultracompost (significantly reduces disease chance)
- Resurrect crops spell from Arceuus spellbook (saves diseased patches)
Essential Gear:
- Magic secateurs - 10% increased herb yield (massive profit increase)
- Farming cape (99 Farming) - Unlimited patch protection + teleport
- Graceful outfit - Faster run energy restoration
- Anima seed teleport - Quick Farming Guild access
Inventory Setup:
Use Resurrect Crops Spell
With 78 Magic and Arceuus spellbook, you can resurrect diseased crops instead of losing them. This saves thousands in lost profits over time.
Pre-Pay Farmers for Protection
While ultracompost gives 90% disease protection, paying farmers gives 100% protection. Calculate if payment cost is worth it based on seed prices.
Time Your Runs
Herbs take 80 minutes to grow. Set a timer and do herb runs consistently every 80 minutes while doing other activities like Slayer or PvM for maximum efficiency.
Track GE Prices Daily
Herb and seed prices fluctuate. Use our GE Price Tracker to monitor which herbs are currently most profitable before buying seeds.
Add Tree Runs for Extra XP
While doing herb runs, consider adding fruit trees and hardwood trees for passive Farming XP. These don't need frequent checking and provide excellent XP/GP efficiency.
What farming level should I start herb runs?
You can start at level 32 Farming with Ranarr seeds for solid profit. However, 62 Farming for Snapdragons opens up even more options. Even lower-level herbs like Toadflax (38 Farming) can be profitable.
Do I need all 9 patches?
No! You can start with just 4-5 patches (Falador, Ardougne, Catherby, Port Phasmatys) and still make 100-200K per run. More patches = more profit, but it's not required to start.
Should I use ultracompost or pay farmers?
For expensive seeds like Snapdragon, paying farmers gives 100% disease protection and is usually worth it. For cheaper seeds like Ranarr, ultracompost (90% protection) is more cost-effective.
Can I make money with herb runs as F2P?
No, all herb patches require membership. F2P players can only farm allotments, which are significantly less profitable.
How do I maximize my yield?
Always use magic secateurs (10% yield boost), ultracompost for disease protection, and consider the Farming cape perk if you're 99 Farming. These combine to dramatically increase average herbs per patch.