Welcome to the ultimate Old School RuneScape Construction Calculator! Whether you're aiming for the coveted Construction Cape or just need to build a few essential rooms in your Player-Owned House (POH), this tool will help you plan your journey efficiently. Input your current and target levels, choose your preferred training method, and let the calculator do the rest. Find out exactly how many planks you'll need, the total GP cost, and the experience per hour you can expect.
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Understanding Construction Training in OSRS
Construction in Old School RuneScape is a buyable skill, meaning you primarily spend money to gain experience. While it can be one of the most expensive skills to train, it offers unparalleled utility through your Player-Owned House (POH).
Key Considerations for Efficient Training:
- Plank Availability: The Grand Exchange is your primary source for planks. Prices fluctuate based on demand.
- Butler Service: A Demon Butler (requires 50 Construction) is essential for fast training. They fetch planks from your bank, allowing continuous building without frequent banking. Expect to pay 10,000 GP per 8 trips.
- Tools: You'll need a saw and a hammer. Keep them in your inventory.
- POH Location: Rimmington is the most popular due to its proximity to a bank and low house teleport cost.
- Teleports: House teleport tablets are crucial for speed. Consider buying them or crafting them with the Magic skill.
Popular Training Methods:
Oak Larders (Level 33+)
Oak Larders are a highly popular method for mid-level Construction training. They offer a good balance of XP per plank and cost, making them a go-to for many players aiming for 70-80 Construction. Each Oak Larder requires 1 Oak Plank and provides 480 XP. They are quick to build and dismantle, offering competitive XP rates.
Teak Gnome Benches (Level 40+)
Gnome Benches made from teak planks provide excellent experience per hour for their level requirement. Each Teak Gnome Bench requires 2 Teak Planks and provides 1200 XP. This method is often favored by players looking for a faster, albeit more expensive, route through the mid-levels. They are built and dismantled quickly, similar to Oak Larders.
Mahogany Tables (Level 52+)
Mahogany Tables are one of the fastest and most popular methods for high-level Construction. They offer very high XP per action but come at a significant cost. Each Mahogany Table requires 6 Mahogany Planks and provides 8400 XP. This method is generally used for pushing towards 99 Construction due to its high XP yield and efficiency with a demon butler.
Mahogany Gnome Benches (Level 66+)
Similar to their teak counterparts, Mahogany Gnome Benches are another high