1-99 Magic Training Guide OSRS

By Expos.GG Team · 2026-01-29

Master Magic training with our complete guide. From splashing to ice barraging, every method for reaching 99 efficiently.

Overview

Magic is versatile - used for combat, skilling, and transportation. Training it opens up many activities in OSRS.

Why Train Magic?

- Essential for PvM - Teleportation spells - High alchemy for profit - Ancient Magicks access

Training Methods

Levels 1-13: Strike Spells

- Cast on chickens or goblins - Very fast early levels - XP/Hour: 10-15k

Levels 13-55: Fire Strike/Bolt

Or quest to skip this range: - Witch's House - Watchtower - Horror from the Deep

Levels 55-70: High Alchemy

- XP/Hour: 65k (no profit) - Can profit with right items - Very AFK while doing other things

Levels 70-99: Bursting/Barraging

In MM2 tunnels or Catacombs: - XP/Hour: 200-400k - Expensive (20-50M to 99) - Best Magic XP

Alternative: Splashing

- XP/Hour: 15-20k - Completely AFK - Cheap but very slow

Spell Comparison

| Spell | XP/Cast | Cost | XP/Hour | |-------|---------|------|---------| | Fire Strike | 11.5 | Low | 15k | | Fire Bolt | 22.5 | Low | 30k | | Fire Wave | 42.5 | Medium | 50k | | Ice Burst | 40 | High | 200k | | Ice Barrage | 52 | Very High | 350k |

Bursting/Barraging Guide

MM2 Tunnels (Best) 1. Complete Monkey Madness II 2. Stack maniacal monkeys 3. Cast bursts/barrages 4. Pray mage

Dust Devils (Slayer) - 65 Slayer required - On task only - Stacks well

Nechryaels (Slayer) - 80 Slayer required - Good drops - Excellent XP

Profitable Training

High Alchemy - Find items with profit margin - Use GE Tracker - 65k XP/hour with profit

Enchanting Bolts - Steady profit - Medium XP - Good for Netflix

Plank Make - Great profit - Lunar spell - 90k XP/hour

AFK Methods

Splashing 1. Equip -65 magic bonus 2. Attack rat or other NPC 3. AFK for 20 minutes 4. XP/Hour: 15-20k

NMZ Magic - Use trident - Absorption method - Decent XP

Equipment for Training

For Bursting/Barraging - Ancestral robes (best) - Prayer bonus gear - Tormented bracelet - Occult necklace

For General Training - Mystic robes - God capes - Amulet of glory

Time to 99

| Method | Hours | Cost | |--------|-------|------| | Splashing | 600+ | Cheap | | Alching | 200 | Break-even | | Bursting | 50-60 | 30M | | Barraging | 35-45 | 60M |

Tips

1. Quest for early levels - Much faster 2. Consider defence - Barrage gives shared XP 3. Do Slayer tasks - Train both skills 4. Tome of Fire - Saves runes for fire spells

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