The XP per hour at the Motherlode Mine in Old School RuneScape is not a fixed amount but varies significantly based on your Mining level and efficiency. It ranges from approximately 33,000 XP per hour at level 50 to 52,000 XP per hour at level 80.
Understanding Motherlode Mine XP Rates
The Motherlode Mine is a popular training method for the Mining skill, known for its semi-AFK nature and consistent gold income. Unlike some other training methods, the XP rate is influenced by your current Mining level, as higher levels allow you to mine pay-dirt faster and access better areas.
Key factors that affect your XP per hour include:
- Mining Level: Higher levels improve your success rate and speed when mining veins.
- Area Mined: The lower level of the mine is available from level 30, while the upper level (requiring 70 Mining) offers more dense veins and potentially better rates.
- Efficiency: How quickly you bank your pay-dirt and return to mining affects overall hourly rates.
- Equipment: Certain items, like the Prospector outfit, provide bonus XP.
Motherlode Mine XP Rates by Level
Here's a breakdown of the typical XP per hour you can expect at different Mining levels, along with the approximate profit:
| Mining Level | XP per Hour | Profit per Hour (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | 33,000 | 56,034 GP |
| 61 | 45,000 | 70,789 GP |
| 70 | 48,000 | 101,696 GP |
| 80 | 52,000 | 141,267 GP |
As demonstrated in the table, as your Mining level increases, so does your potential XP gain and profit. The jump at level 70 is notable as it unlocks the more efficient upper area of the mine.
Maximizing Your Motherlode Mine XP
To achieve the higher end of the XP rates and improve your efficiency at the Motherlode Mine, consider these practical insights:
- Access the Upper Level: Once you reach Mining level 70, unlock the shortcut to the upper level of the mine. This area has more accessible veins, reducing walking time and increasing uptime.
- Utilize the Prospector Outfit: Earning or purchasing pieces of the Prospector outfit provides a small percentage bonus to Mining XP. Wearing the full set offers a 2.5% XP boost, which adds up over time.
- Varrock Armour: Completing the Varrock Achievement Diaries can grant you Varrock armour, which provides a chance to mine two ores at once up to a certain tier, effectively boosting XP and profit.
- Efficient Banking: Learn the optimal routes for banking your pay-dirt. Using the deposit box near the water wheel on the lower level, or the quicker deposit chute on the upper level (unlocked with golden nuggets), minimizes downtime.
- AFK vs. Active Play: While Motherlode Mine is often considered AFK, more active play (constantly moving to new veins as they deplete) will result in higher XP rates compared to being completely AFK.
For more in-depth information, you can refer to the Motherlode Mine page on the Old School RuneScape Wiki.
