OSRS Firemaking XP, Cost, and Time: Fastest Methods to 99
Plan your OSRS Firemaking grind with XP per log, cost per XP, and time estimates for standard logs vs. Wintertodt. Find the fastest and cheapest path to 99 Firemaking.
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OSRS Firemaking Overview
Firemaking is one of OSRS's most straightforward skills — you burn logs for XP. The XP rates are relatively fixed by log type, and the two primary training methods (burning logs and Wintertodt) cater to different goals.
Log XP Values
Fastest Method: Burning Logs
Burning logs at Varrock West Bank (near the Grand Exchange) is the fastest Firemaking XP method. You burn an entire inventory in one long line, then pick up where you left off.
XP Rates at various stages: - Willow logs (30–45): ~65,000–70,000 XP/hr - Maple logs (45–60): ~88,000–92,000 XP/hr - Yew logs (60–75): ~130,000–140,000 XP/hr - Magic logs (75–90): ~200,000–210,000 XP/hr - Redwood logs (90–99): ~250,000+ XP/hr
Optimal route: Willows to 45 (cheap) → Maples to 60 → Yews to 75 → Redwoods to 99
Cost to 99 (log burning route): - Cheapest (Willows + Maples + Redwoods): ~500K–2M GP - Medium cost: ~2–5M GP with Yew logs - Higher cost: 5–10M GP with magic logs for portions
Wintertodt: Slower but Rewarding
Wintertodt is a minigame-style training method starting at level 50 Firemaking. It offers: - XP Rate: 45,000–90,000 Firemaking XP/hr (slower than log burning) - Rewards: Crates with logs, herbs, gems, seeds — can be profitable - Other XP: Passive Woodcutting, Fletching, Construction, Farming, and Herblore XP from crates - Pyromancer outfit: Required for full Firemaking bonus (2.5% extra XP from burning)
When to use Wintertodt: - If you want passive secondary skill XP - If you need the Pyromancer outfit for bonus XP - If you enjoy the minigame format - If resource rewards offset the slower Firemaking XP rate
When to burn logs: - If you need 99 Firemaking quickly - If you want to minimize time spent on the skill
Time to 99 Estimates
Starting from level 50 (where most players transition to Maple):
The fastest overall route is using cheap cheap logs early and switching to Redwoods after 90, achieving 99 in roughly 60–80 hours total.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the fastest Firemaking XP in OSRS?
- Burning Redwood Logs (level 90+) at ~250,000 XP/hr is the fastest method after level 90. Before that, Magic Logs give ~200,000 XP/hr (75–90) and Yew Logs give ~130,000 XP/hr (60–75). All methods involve burning logs at Varrock West Bank or a similar location near a bank.
- Is Wintertodt better than burning logs?
- For pure Firemaking XP, burning logs is faster (90,000–250,000 XP/hr vs. 45,000–90,000 XP/hr at Wintertodt). Wintertodt is better if you want the Pyromancer outfit, passive secondary skill XP, supply crates that may be profitable, or simply prefer the minigame format over repetitive log burning.
- How much does 99 Firemaking cost in OSRS?
- The cheapest route (Willows and Maples primarily) can be under 1M GP since those logs are inexpensive. Using Yews throughout costs 2–5M. Magic logs throughout could cost 10–15M. Redwoods (cheap per log, high XP) are one of the best value options after level 90.
- What level do I need to burn Redwood Logs in OSRS?
- Redwood Logs require Firemaking level 90 to burn and give 350 XP per log. They're relatively cheap on the Grand Exchange despite their high XP value, making them one of the best GP/XP options in the game at 0.3–0.6 GP/XP.
Last updated 7/28/2026