Money Making: Difference between revisions

There are many different ways to make money in Melvor Idle, below are some methods that provide the highest rates of GP gain.  

On the right from each method, there is information for which version of the game this method was checked. The results may vary in the most recent patch.

For the game version 1.0, the methods below are still viable and have roughly the same power. That means that the most profitable method remains on top, but it could yield a different amount of money compared to what is written there.

'''Beginners''' are advised to start with [[#Fishing|Fishing]] because it doesn't require any additional skills to level, gives viable GP yields, and is the only source of {{ItemIcon|Ancient Ring of Mastery}} and {{ItemIcon|Ancient Ring of Skills}} that are very helpful in the long run.

== Fletching Dragon Javelins with Alt Magic (Max ~9500k/hr) ==

{{OldStrategy|0.18.2}}

=== Requirements ===

* {{SkillReq|Woodcutting|90}}

* {{SkillReq|Mining|95}}, 271 Mining Mastery levels in total

* {{SkillReq|Smithing|93}}

* {{SkillReq|Fletching|92}}

* {{SkillReq|Runecrafting|80}}

* {{SkillReq|Magic|95}}

** {{ItemIcon|Perfect Swing Potion IV}} (requires {{SkillReq|Herblore|53}}, 90 [[Mastery]])

** {{UpgradeIcon|Master of Nature}}

** {{SkillReq|Smithing|99}}, {{ItemIcon|Smithing Skillcape}}

** {{UpgradeIcon|Art of Control}}

** {{ItemIcon|Crown of Rhaelyx}} affects all skills above except {{Skill|Alternative Magic}}

** Cut {{ItemIcon|Normal Logs}} while gathering {{ItemIcon|Redwood Logs}} with {{ItemIcon|Bird Nest Potion IV}} to maxmize profit while {{Skill|Woodcutting}}

=== Method ===

# Mine {{ItemIcon|Dragonite Ore}} and {{ItemIcon|Runite Ore}} in a 1:2 ratio, ideally with {{ItemIcon|Mining Skillcape}} and {{ItemIcon|Mining Gloves}} equipped, and {{ItemIcon|Perfect Swing Potion IV|Perfect Swing Potion}} active.

# Runecraft {{ItemIcon|Fire Rune|Fire Runes}}, {{ItemIcon|Nature Rune|Nature Runes}}, and {{ItemIcon|Spirit Rune|Spirit Runes}} in a 7:2:3 ratio.

# Smelt {{ItemIcon|Dragonite Bar|Dragonite Bars}} using {{Icon|type=spell|Superheat IV}} while {{ItemIcon|Magic Skillcape}} and {{ItemIcon|Mystic Earth Staff}} are equipped (avoids the need for any {{ItemIcon|Earth Rune|Earth Runes}}).

# Smith {{ItemIcon|Dragon Javelin Heads}}. For a better GP rate, equip {{ItemIcon|Crown of Rhaelyx}} and use {{ItemIcon|Charge Stone of Rhaelyx|Charge Stones}}.

{{OldStrategy|0.14}}

=== Improves GP Rate ===

* Making [[Diamond|diamonds]] into [[Herblore#Combat Potions|Diamond Luck Potions]] with the [[Herblore Skillcape]] more than doubles their value. This requires:

** Level 99 [[Herblore]]

** Level 80 [[Farming]]

* [[Herblore#Skill Potions|Perfect Swing Potions]] to increase the idle rate that ore can be mined at.

** Level 50 [[Farming]]

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!Mastery

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|10||99,836||203,815||157,843||240,733||303,798||355,771||700,881

=== Calculating the GP Rate ===

The GP rate can be calculated by finding the profit of completing a single platebody action and dividing by the time to complete the action and gather/craft all sub-components.

{{Main|Reference=Math:Dragon_Platebodies}}

== Fishing ==

{{OldStrategy|0.22}}

=== Raw Magic Fish (Max {{GP|1887}}k/hr) ===

* {{SkillReq|Fishing|80}}

* {{ItemIcon|Message in a Bottle}}

! Description

| {{UpgradeIcon|Dragon Fishing Rod}} || The strongest [[Fishing#Fishing Rods|Fishing Rod]], reduces fishing catch time by 40%.

| {{ItemIcon|Amulet of Fishing}} || Reduces fishing catch time by a flat 15%, meaning that if you have Dragon Rod, you'll get a 25% boost.

| {{ItemIcon|Fishing Skillcape}} || Doubles the number of fish caught.

| {{ItemIcon|Aorpheats Signet Ring}} || Increases the chance of doubling the number of fish caught by 10%.

| {{PetIcon|Pudding Duckie}} || Increases the chance of doubling the number of fish caught by 5%.

| {{MasteryReq|Raw Magic Fish|99}} || Doubles the number of fish caught.

| [[Fishing#Mastery Pool Checkpoints|50% Fishing Mastery Pool Checkpoint]] || Provides a 5% chance to catch double fish.

| [[Fishing#Mastery Pool Checkpoints|95% Fishing Mastery Pool Checkpoint]] || Provides a 25% chance to receive an additional random special item whenever special items are received.

| {{ItemIcon|Fishermans Potion IV}} || Increases the chance of doubling the number of fish caught by 12%. (requires {{SkillReq|Herblore|40}})

NOTE: The Fishing Skillcape and Level 99 Mastery bonuses will stack, causing at least four fish to be caught each time. The Signet Ring, pet bonus and Fishermans Potion and the 50% Mastery Pool Checkpoint will provide a 32% chance of catching eight fish.

==== Method ====

Equip [[Fishing]] gear and fish for [[Raw Magic Fish|Magic Fish]]. Each piece of equipment will give a substantial boost to profit per hour. [[Fishing]] is the most profitable single-skill money making method, though it gets outclassed by the multiplicative benefits of the combinations above. This method does not include extra gold gained from special chances which would boost profit per hour marginally. Maximum gp/hr rates assume all improvements to GP rate are obtained and in use.

=== Alternative Fish ===

Players who do not yet have level 80 fishing may also choose to consider the following options: (Note that the numbers below include the boost from the Fishing Skillcape, and as such the actual profit per hour will be substantially lower for players who do not have it)

{| class="wikitable sortable"

| {{ItemIcon|Raw Magic Fish}}

| data-sort-value="80"| {{SkillReq|Fishing|80}}<br/>{{ItemIcon|Message in a Bottle}}

| {{ItemIcon|Raw Whale}}

| data-sort-value="750"| {{GP|750}}

| data-sort-value="1770"| {{GP|1770}}k

| {{ItemIcon|Raw Manta Ray}}

| data-sort-value="85"| {{SkillReq|Fishing|85}}

| data-sort-value="2428"| {{ItemIcon|Raw Manta Ray|qty=2428|notext=true}}

| data-sort-value="650"| {{GP|650}}

| data-sort-value="70"| {{SkillReq|Fishing|70}}

| data-sort-value="270"| {{GP|270}}

| data-sort-value="1013"|{{GP|1013}}k

== Fletching Magic Longbows (Max 975k/hr) ==

=== Requirements ===

By utilizing the output doubling of the [[Fletching Skillcape]], the value of [[Magic Logs|magic logs]] can be more than quadrupled; it is doubled once making unstrung bows, and another time making strung bows. Profits can be further increased by using [[Skilled Fletching Potion IV]] and [[Aorpheats Signet Ring]]. To calculate the maximum [[GP]] per hour, 99 mastery level will be assumed. The entire process is as follows:

Without using [[Aorpheats Signet Ring]] and [[Skilled Fletching Potion IV]] profits are around 624k/hr, however, using the ring and potion increases profits by 351k/hr.

{{OldStrategy|0.15}}

* 500k gp to purchase {{ItemIcon|Gem Gloves}}

* The {{ItemIcon|Mining Skillcape}} provides additional coal to sell

* Higher tier [[Shop#Pickaxes|Pickaxes]] increase the rate that ore is mined

* The {{UpgradeIcon|Master of Nature}} god upgrade decreases the mining interval by 20%

* Higher {{Icon|Mastery}} levels for an ore allow it to be mined more before it needs to respawn

* [[Herblore#Skill Potions|Perfect Swing Potions]] ({{SkillReq|Herblore|53}}) can increase idle GP rates by decreasing the amount of time spent waiting for ores to respawn

* Mining and selling {{ItemIcon|Adamantite Ore}} provides the highest GP rate when using [[Perfect Swing Potion III]] and below. When using {{ItemIcon|Perfect Swing Potion IV}}, {{ItemIcon|Dragonite Ore}} provides the highest GP rate.

* Actively switching to the highest tier [[Mining#Ores|ore]] yields higher GP rates

This method relies on {{ItemIcon|Gem Gloves}} increasing the gem chance to 100% when mining (excluding {{ItemIcon|Rune Essence}}). The average value of a [[Mining#Gems|Gem]] is {{GP|381.25}}, while a single charge of the Gem Gloves costs only {{GP|250}}. Thus {{GP|131.25}} of profit is earned per mining action from gems. It is recommended to use this method while gathering the large quantities of ore required to train the {{Skill|Smithing}} skill.

With the {{UpgradeIcon|Dragon Pickaxe}}, {{UpgradeIcon|Master of Nature}}, {{MasteryReq|Dragonite Ore|99}}, and {{ItemIcon|Perfect Swing Potion IV}}s, and the {{ItemIcon|Mining Skillcape}}, an average of 2,423 {{ItemIcon|Dragonite Ore}} mining actions can be done per hour. Between the ore, extra ore from the pickaxe and mastery double ore chance, the gems from the gloves, and the coal, {{GP|279}} profit is earned per action on average, for a total of {{GP|728960}} profit per hour.

With the {{UpgradeIcon|Dragon Pickaxe}} and {{MasteryReq|Adamantite Ore|50}}, an average of 2,117 {{ItemIcon|Adamantite Ore}} mining actions can be done per hour. Between the ore, extra ore from the pickaxe and mastery double ore chance, and the gems from the gloves, {{GP|219}} profit is earned per action on average, for a total of {{GP|486114}} profit per hour.

{{OldStrategy|0.18.2}}

==== Improves GP Rate ====

* Higher tier [[Shop#Axes|axes]] increase the rate that trees are chopped

* [[Herblore#Skill Potions|Bird Nest Potions]] increase the rate at which [[Bird Nest|bird nests]] are gained

* [[Clue Chasers Insignia]] can further increase the rate of [[Bird Nest|bird nests]]

* [[Aorpheats Signet Ring]] grants an additional 10% chance to double logs cut.

* The [[Multi-Tree]] upgrade allows the player to also cut a second log for additional profit

* The [[Master of Nature]] god upgrade decreases the Woodcutting interval by 15%.

* The [[Woodcutting Skillcape]] decreases the Woodcutting interval by 15%.

* Higher levels of log [[Mastery]] increase the chance to receive double the amount of logs

* [[Woodcutting#Mastery Pool Checkpoints|50% Woodcutting Mastery Pool Checkpoint]] increases all logs sell value by 50%

=== Chopping Magic and Yew Logs (Max {{GP|1243}}k/hr) ===

==== Expected Resources Per Hour ====

{| class="wikitable sortable"

! Logs

| data-sort-value="1563"| {{ItemIcon|Magic Logs|qty=1,563|notext=true}} <br/> {{ItemIcon|Bird Nest|qty=10|notext=true}}

| data-sort-value="707"| {{GP|941}}k

| {{ItemIcon|Yew Logs}}

| data-sort-value="60"| {{SkillReq|Woodcutting|60}}

| data-sort-value="2700"| {{ItemIcon|Yew Logs|qty=2,700|notext=true}}

| data-sort-value="310"| {{GP|302}}k

=== Chopping Logs With Bird Nests Potions (Max {{GP|3304}}k/hr) ===

* {{SkillReq|Woodcutting|10}}

* {{SkillReq|Herblore|1}}

Please note: Although the requirements seem low, using [[Bird Nest Potion IV]] and minimum action time ([[Dragon Axe]], [[Woodcutting Skillcape]] and [[Master of Nature]] god upgrade) are advised or else the GP rate drops significantly.

==== Method ====

==== Expected Resources Per Hour ====

{| class="wikitable sortable"

! Logs

| data-sort-value="14850"| {{ItemIcon|Normal Logs|qty=14,850|notext=true}} <br/> {{ItemIcon|Bird Nest|qty=5500|notext=true}}

| data-sort-value="1947"| {{GP|1947}}k

| data-sort-value="9900"| {{ItemIcon|Oak Logs|qty=9,900|notext=true}} <br/> {{ItemIcon|Bird Nest|qty=3666|notext=true}}

| data-sort-value="1357"| {{GP|1357}}k

{{OldStrategy|0.18}}

Combat can yield some of the highest GP rates in the game. {{Skill|Magic}} is the most profitable, but it can differ based on the gear and skills in your possession. In general, you need a best-in-slot setup of [[Melee]] or {{Skill|Ranged}} and have 99 in relevant combat skills to be on par with level 85 Magic in God Armor.

 

The exact rates are difficult to determine, but the best targets are as follows: {{ZoneIcon|Infernal Stronghold}}, {{MonsterIcon|Master Farmer|Master Farmers}}, {{MonsterIcon|Black Dragon|Black Dragons}}.

The two items that make this method good are {{ItemIcon|Chapeau Noir}} and {{ItemIcon|Aorpheat's Signet Ring}}.

One of the most profitable dungeons is the {{ZoneIcon|Infernal Stronghold}} because it drops a lot of pure GP that gets doubled with the {{ItemIcon|Aorpheat's Signet Ring}}. The pure GP gain with the ring is 250,000 per clear.

It also drops the {{ItemIcon|Infernal Cape}} and the {{ItemIcon|Infernal Core}} that will net you 402,400 additional GP per clear if sold with [[Item Alchemy III]].

For one clear {{ZoneIcon|Infernal Stronghold}} will yield a total of 250,000 + 402,400 = 652,400 GP per clear.

Some of the setups are listed below, but it is advised to use The Combat Simulator to check your build. By default, all of the listed setups have {{ItemIcon|Aorpheat's Signet Ring}} in the ring slot with no [[Combat Passive Slot|passive slot]], {{Skill|Prayer}}, or {{Skill|Herblore|Potions}}.  

==== Magic (Max ~12652k/hr)====  

Full {{ItemIcon|Glacia God Platebody|Glacia God Armor}}, {{ItemIcon|Elite Amulet of Magic}}, {{ItemIcon|Skull Cape}}, {{ItemIcon|Air Imbued Wand}}, {{ItemIcon|Book of Eli}},

85 {{Skill|Magic}}, using Wind Surge (2,610 runes/hr), 9,5 kills/hr = 6,189,250 gp/hr

Full {{ItemIcon|Glacia God Platebody|Glacial God Gear}}, {{ItemIcon|Elite Amulet of Magic}}, {{ItemIcon|Skull Cape}}, {{ItemIcon|Fire Imbued Wand}}, {{ItemIcon|Book of Eli}},

85 {{Skill|Magic}}, using Fire Surge (12,850 runes/hr), 10,5 kills/hr = 6,840,750 gp/hr

 

Full {{ItemIcon|Glacia God Platebody|Glacia God Armor}}, {{ItemIcon|Elite Amulet of Magic}}, {{ItemIcon|Skull Cape}}, {{ItemIcon|Air Imbued Wand}}, {{ItemIcon|Book of Eli}},

85 {{Skill|Magic}}, using Slicing Winds (15,010 runes/hr), 12,93 kills/hr = 8,423,895 gp/hr

 

Full {{ItemIcon|Glacia God Platebody|Glacia God Armor}}, {{ItemIcon|Elite Amulet of Magic}}, {{ItemIcon|Skull Cape}}, {{ItemIcon|Air Imbued Wand}}, {{ItemIcon|Book of Eli}},

99 {{Skill|Magic}}, using Gust (16,900 runes/hr), 15 kills/hr = 9,772,500 gp/hr

 

Full {{ItemIcon|Glacia God Platebody|Glacia God Armor}}, {{ItemIcon|Elite Amulet of Magic}}, {{ItemIcon|Skull Cape}}, {{ItemIcon|Ocean Song}}, {{ItemIcon|Book of Eli}}, {{ItemIcon|Warlock Ring}} ({{ItemIcon|Aorpheat's Signet Ring|Signet}} in [[Combat Passive Slot|Passive slot]]),

99 {{Skill|Magic}}, using Water Surge (10,380 runes/hr), 19,42 kills/hr = 12,652,130 gp/hr

 

==== Melee (Max ~8449k/hr)====  

Full {{ItemIcon|Terran God Platebody|Terran God Gear}}, {{ItemIcon|Amulet of Torture}}, {{ItemIcon|Infernal Cape}}, {{ItemIcon|Infernal Claw}}, {{ItemIcon|Dragonfire Shield}},

85 {{Skill|Attack|Melee}} stats, {{Skill|Hitpoints|85 hp}}, 6,57 kills/hr = 4,280,355 gp/hr

Full {{ItemIcon|Ragnar God Platebody|Ragnar God Gear}}, {{ItemIcon|Amulet of Torture}}, {{ItemIcon|Infernal Cape}}, {{ItemIcon|Infernal Claw}}, {{ItemIcon|Earth Layered Shield}},

85 {{Skill|Attack|Melee}} stats, {{Skill|Hitpoints|90 hp}}, 7,63 kills/hr = 4,970,945 gp/hr

99 {{Skill|Attack|Melee}} stats, {{Skill|Hitpoints|99 hp}}, 12,97 kills/hr = 8,449,955 gp/hr

==== Ranged (Max ~8730k/hr)====

Full {{ItemIcon|Aeris God Platebody|Aeris God Gear}}, {{ItemIcon|Elite Amulet of Ranged}}, {{ItemIcon|Ancient Crossbow}}, {{ItemIcon|Emerald Bolts}}, {{ItemIcon|Dragonfire Shield}}, {{ItemIcon|Infernal Cape}},

85 {{Skill|Ranged}}, {{Skill|Hitpoints|90 hp}}, 7,27 kills/hr = 4,736,405 gp/hr

Full {{ItemIcon|Aeris God Platebody|Aeris God Gear}}, {{ItemIcon|Deadeye Amulet}}, {{ItemIcon|Shockwave}}, {{ItemIcon|Emerald Bolts}}, {{ItemIcon|Dragonfire Shield}}, {{ItemIcon|Cape of Prat}}, {{ItemIcon|Deadeye Ring}} ({{ItemIcon|Aorpheat's Signet Ring|Signet}} in [[Combat Passive Slot|Passive slot]]),

99 {{Skill|Ranged}}, {{Skill|Hitpoints|99 hp}}, 13,4 kills/hr = 8,730,100 gp/hr