OSRS Guide

OSRS Sailing Skill

Fast routes, gear choices, and 1-tick handling for level 80+ helms.

OSRS Sailing asks you to balance XP/hr and GP. Short contracts give XP, salvage plus the Extractor give passive GP, so mix both routes.

Efficient Routes

Loop Port Sarim ↔ Crandor contracts for strong tailwinds; drop in 1–2 salvage spots to steady GP. When headwinds hit, swap to salvage instead of wasting time.

Gear Priorities

1) Wind Catcher for an 8–12% speed bump; 2) Upgrade Salvaging Hook to Rune; 3) At level 80 add a Crystal Extractor within two tiles of the helm.

Handling Rhythm

Keep cargo at 60–70% to avoid slowing; empty the Extractor every 5 ticks; when sea monsters appear, helm first so the route never stops.

Frequently Asked Questions

What XP/hr after level 80?

Short contract loops reach 90–120k XP/hr; with an Extractor you also get 8–12 shards/hr passively.

Solo or party?

Solo is steadier; parties speed up Barracuda-style runs but require clear 5-tick emptying and helm ownership.

What about headwinds?

Keep an alternate tailwind route or switch to salvage. Wind Catcher still helps mobility but offers no headwind bonus.