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 because it doesn't require any additional skills to level, gives viable GP yields, and is the only source of 
Ancient Ring of Mastery and 
Ancient Ring of Skills that are very helpful in the long run.
Agility (Max 
4,902k/hr)
 This strategy was calculated for v1.0.1 and may have changed in newer updates.
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Requirements
Level 99
Level 70
Level 60
Level 62
Level 60
Level 60
Level 60
Level 80
Level 80
Improves GP Rate
| Name
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Description
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 Aorpheat's Signet Ring |
The Aorpheat's Signet Ring provides +100% GP while training Agility.
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 Sneak-Ers |
The Sneak-Ers provides +5% global GP.
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 Jeweled Necklace |
The Jeweled Necklace provides +5% global GP.
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 Fine Coinpurse |
The Fine Coinpurse provides +10% global GP.
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 Agility Skillcape |
+10% GP from Agility
|
 Sam |
+15% GP from Agility
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| Agility 25% Checkpoint |
+10% GP from Agility
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 Performance Enhancing Potion |
The Performance Enhancing Potion can be made at Level 62 and decreases the amount of time it takes to complete Agility obstacles.
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 Ko |
The Ko constellation can boost your Agility GP by an additional +1 - 15% (using all available Unique Modifiers).
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Method
Fishing Raw Magic Fish (Max 1,887k/hr)
| This strategy was calculated for v0.22 and may have changed in newer updates.
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Being rewritten on User:Silber
Requirements
Improves GP Rate
Note that the 
cape and 
Level 99 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 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)
Mining with Gem Gloves (Max 729k/hr Idle)
| This strategy was calculated for v0.15 and may have changed in newer updates.
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Requirements
Improves GP Rate
Method
This method relies on 
Gem Gloves increasing the gem chance to 100% when mining (excluding 
Rune Essence). The average value of a Gem is 381.25, while a single charge of the Gem Gloves costs only 250. Thus 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 
Smithing skill.
With the 
Dragon Pickaxe, 
Master of Nature, 
Level 99, and 
Perfect Swing Potion IVs, and the 
Mining Skillcape, an average of 2,423 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, 279 profit is earned per action on average, for a total of 728,960 profit per hour.
With the Dragon Pickaxe and 
Level 50, an average of 2,117 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, 219 profit is earned per action on average, for a total of 486,114 profit per hour.
Fletching Dragon Javelins with Alt Magic (Max ~9500k/hr)
| This strategy was calculated for v0.18.2 and may have changed in newer updates.
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Requirements
- Level 90
- Level 95, 271 Mining Mastery levels in total
- Level 93
Level 92
Level 80
Level 95
Improves GP Rate
- Woodcutting
- Mining
- Smithing
- Fletching
- Runecrafting
- Magic
- Other
Method
- Mine Dragonite Ore and
Runite Ore in a 1:2 ratio, ideally with Mining Skillcape and 
Mining Gloves equipped, and Perfect Swing Potion active.
- Mine Rune Essence while Mining Skillcape and Mining Gloves are equipped. No need for the potion because Rune Essence respawns fast.
- Cut
Redwood Logs. You can enable 
Bird Nest Potion IV to sell the 
Bird Nests afterwards.
- Runecraft
Fire Runes, 
Nature Runes, and 
Spirit Runes in a 7:2:3 ratio.
- Smelt
Dragonite Bars using 
Superheat IV while 
Magic Skillcape and 
Mystic Earth Staff are equipped (avoids the need for any 
Earth Runes).
- Smith
Dragon Javelin Heads. For a better GP rate, equip 
Crown of Rhaelyx and use 
Charge Stones.
- Fletch
Dragon Javelins while the 
Fletching Skillcape is equipped and 
Skilled Fletching Potion IV is active. Using Charge Stones while the Crown of Rhaelyx is equipped during this step provides a significant increase to the GP rate.
Smithing Dragon Platebodies (Max 2117k/hr)
| This strategy was calculated for v0.14 and may have changed in newer updates.
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Requirements
Improves GP Rate
Method
- Gather Dragonite Ore, Runite Ore and Coal Ore in a 1:2:6 ratio. This should be done wearing the Mining Skillcape. Depending on Mastery Levels and whether or not Diamond Luck Potions are being made, either Gem Gloves or Mining Gloves should be worn.
- Make Dragonite Bars while wearing the Smithing Skillcape.
- Make Dragon Platebodies
- Make the diamonds into Diamond Luck Potions with the Herblore Skillcape if possible.
- Sell the Gems, Diamond Luck Potions and Dragon Platebodies for profit
GP Rates with different Equipment and Mastery
The mastery in the tables below assume that every item has that mastery level. Note that the time to gather the ingredients for and make Perfect Swing Potions has not been included in the calculation due to it being negligible. It is also assumed that the Barrentoe Herbs for creating Diamond Luck Potions is grown concurrently during the money-making method, and do not add additional time.
| Equipment
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| Gloves
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Mining
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Gem
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Mining
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Gem
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Gem
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Gem
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Gem
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| Signet Ring
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No
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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| Make Diamond Luck
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No
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No
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No
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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| Perfect Swing
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No
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No
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No
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No
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No
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No
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Tier 4
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| Mastery
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GP Per Hour
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| 1 |
35,053 |
92,850 |
61,748 |
109,548 |
143,643 |
168,705 |
470,490
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| 10 |
99,836 |
203,815 |
157,843 |
240,733 |
303,798 |
355,771 |
700,881
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| 20 |
185,162 |
308,001 |
272,655 |
364,947 |
450,083 |
526,414 |
853,812
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| 30 |
277,900 |
404,524 |
393,769 |
481,140 |
572,598 |
670,720 |
979,278
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| 40 |
405,089 |
513,805 |
553,085 |
614,290 |
718,743 |
842,954 |
1,137,911
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| 50 |
526,119 |
617,919 |
705,407 |
741,425 |
839,503 |
987,252 |
1,270,966
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| 60 |
717,626 |
767,405 |
938,896 |
924,779 |
992,359 |
1,172,130 |
1,442,452
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| 70 |
874,577 |
894,775 |
1,132,811 |
1,080,840 |
1,156,265 |
1,366,490 |
1,637,861
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| 80 |
1,165,196 |
1,122,613 |
1,480,715 |
1,358,751 |
1,375,280 |
1,631,844 |
1,895,516
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| 90 |
1,368,183 |
1,286,852 |
1,727,857 |
1,559,149 |
1,545,851 |
1,837,532 |
2,099,939
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| 99 |
1,382,560 |
1,306,346 |
1,744,793 |
1,581,345 |
1,577,716 |
1,872,574 |
2,117,292
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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 article: Math:Dragon_Platebodies
Fletching Magic Longbows (Max 975k/hr)
| This strategy was calculated for v0.14 and may have changed in newer updates.
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Requirements
Method
By utilizing the output doubling of the Fletching Skillcape, the value of 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:
- Cut yew logs and magic logs simultaneously while wearing the Woodcutting Skillcape. The yew logs should be sold.
- Fletch the magic logs into Magic Longbow (u) while wearing the Fletching Skillcape.
- Purchase bowstrings from the Shop and fletch the unstrung bows into Magic Longbow.
- Sell the longbows for profit.
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.
Woodcutting
| This strategy was calculated for v0.18.2 and may have changed in newer updates.
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Improves GP Rate
Chopping Magic and Yew Logs (Max 1,243k/hr)
Requirements
- Level 75
Method
Simply cut down Magic Logs and your chosen secondary log (if the Multi-Tree upgrade has been purchased) and sell the logs and Bird Nest for profit.
Expected Resources Per Hour
The maximum rates assume Dragon Axe, Multi-Tree, Aorpheat's Signet Ring, Clue Chaser's Insignia, Beavis, Master of Nature, Woodcutting Skillcape, 95% Woodcutting Mastery Pool Checkpoint and 99 log mastery.
Bird Nests are only provided once per action.
| Logs
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Requirements
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Expected Output/Hr
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Max GP/Hr
|
 Magic Logs
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Level 75
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1,563
10
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941k
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 Yew Logs
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Level 60
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2,700
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302k
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Chopping Logs With Bird Nests Potions (Max 3,304k/hr)
Requirements
- Level 10
- Level 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
Cut down Normal Logs and your chosen secondary log (if the Multi-Tree upgrade has been purchased) and sell the logs and Bird Nest for profit. A portion of the nests can be opened for Potato Seeds to make more potions.
With Bird Nest Potion II and below, players should cut Normal Logs and Magic Logs for maximum profit.
Expected Resources Per Hour
The maximum rates assume all improvements to GP rates have been obtained and that the player already has the Bird Nest Potion IV made.
| Logs
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Requirements
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Expected Output/Hr
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Max GP/Hr
|
 Normal Logs
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Level 1
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14,850
5,500
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1,947k
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 Oak Logs
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Level 10
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9,900
3,666
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1,357k
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Combat
| This strategy was calculated for v0.18 and may have changed in newer updates.
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Combat can yield some of the highest GP rates in the game. 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 
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: 
Infernal Stronghold, 
Master Farmers, 
Black Dragons.
The two items that make this method good are 
Chapeau Noir and Aorpheat's Signet Ring.
Calculating the specific GP/hr depends on your stats and gear.
The Combat Simulator in Scripting and Extensions can help you to calculate the gains for your build.
One of the most profitable dungeons is the Infernal Stronghold because it drops a lot of pure GP that gets doubled with the Aorpheat's Signet Ring. The pure GP gain with the ring is 250,000 per clear.
It also drops the 
Infernal Cape and the 
Infernal Core that will net you 402,400 additional GP per clear if sold with Item Alchemy III.
For one clear 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 Aorpheat's Signet Ring in the ring slot with no passive slot, 
Prayer, or Potions.
Magic (Max ~12652k/hr)
Full 
Glacia God Armor, 
Elite Amulet of Magic, 
Skull Cape, 
Air Imbued Wand, 
Book of Eli,
85 Magic, using Wind Surge (2,610 runes/hr), 9,5 kills/hr = 6,189,250 gp/hr
Full Glacial God Gear, Elite Amulet of Magic, Skull Cape, 
Fire Imbued Wand, Book of Eli,
85 Magic, using Fire Surge (12,850 runes/hr), 10,5 kills/hr = 6,840,750 gp/hr
Full Glacia God Armor, Elite Amulet of Magic, Skull Cape, Air Imbued Wand, Book of Eli,
85 Magic, using Slicing Winds (15,010 runes/hr), 12,93 kills/hr = 8,423,895 gp/hr
Full Glacia God Armor, Elite Amulet of Magic, Skull Cape, Air Imbued Wand, Book of Eli,
99 Magic, using Gust (16,900 runes/hr), 15 kills/hr = 9,772,500 gp/hr
Full Glacia God Armor, Elite Amulet of Magic, Skull Cape, 
Ocean Song, Book of Eli, 
Warlock Ring ( Signet in Passive slot),
99 Magic, using Water Surge (10,380 runes/hr), 19,42 kills/hr = 12,652,130 gp/hr
The time required to mine and craft runes was not accounted in the calculations above. For instance, the build above uses 10,380 runes. At maxed-out Mining and Runecrafting, it will take around five minutes of mining essence and fifteen minutes of runecrafting. The overall GP rate is then adjusted to 9,5 million gp/hr.
Melee (Max ~8449k/hr)
Full 
Terran God Gear, 
Amulet of Torture, Infernal Cape, 
Infernal Claw, 
Dragonfire Shield,
85 
Melee stats, 
85 hp, 6,57 kills/hr = 4,280,355 gp/hr
Full 
Ragnar God Gear, Amulet of Torture, Infernal Cape, Infernal Claw, 
Earth Layered Shield,
85 Melee stats, 90 hp, 7,63 kills/hr = 4,970,945 gp/hr
Full Ragnar God Gear, 
FEZ, Infernal Cape, 
Tidal Edge, Earth Layered Shield, 
Fighter Ring ( Signet in Passive slot),
99 Melee stats, 99 hp, 12,97 kills/hr = 8,449,955 gp/hr
Ranged (Max ~8730k/hr)
Full 
Aeris God Gear, 
Elite Amulet of Ranged, 
Ancient Crossbow, 
Emerald Bolts, Dragonfire Shield, Infernal Cape,
85 Ranged, 90 hp, 7,27 kills/hr = 4,736,405 gp/hr
Full Aeris God Gear, 
Deadeye Amulet, 
Shockwave, Emerald Bolts, Dragonfire Shield, 
Cape of Prat, 
Deadeye Ring ( Signet in Passive slot),
99 Ranged, 99 hp, 13,4 kills/hr = 8,730,100 gp/hr
Level 80
Message in a Bottle
Dragon Fishing Rod
Amulet of Fishing
Pudding Duckie
Fishermans Potion IV
Raw Whale
Raw Manta Ray
Raw Shark
Woodcutting Skillcape
Dragon Axe
Beavis
Cool Rock
Smithing Skillcape
Art of Control
Puff, the Baby Dragon
Perpetual Haste
Quill
Runecrafting Skillcape
Expanded Knowledge
Gunter
Herblore Skillcape
Clue Chasers Insignia increases the chance for 
Combat:
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