What is the maximum combat level in OSRS?

The maximum combat level a player can reach in Old School RuneScape is 126, achieved by reaching level 99 in all seven combat stats.

What is the lowest possible combat level?

The lowest possible combat level is 3, which is the starting level for every new account on Tutorial Island.

Do non-combat skills affect my combat level?

No. Skilling stats like Woodcutting, Agility, or Herblore have zero impact on your calculated combat level.

How much does Prayer affect combat level?

Prayer levels contribute to your base combat calculation. Roughly every 2 Prayer levels will increase your combat level by a fractional amount, resulting in 1 full combat level per 8 Prayer levels approximately.

Why am I "Range based" or "Magic based"?

Because the formula takes the highest modifier between Melee, Ranged, and Magic. If your Ranged calculation yields a higher number than your combined Attack and Strength calculation, you are considered Ranged-based.

Can I be Melee and Range based at the same time?

Yes, if the mathematical values generated by your Melee stats perfectly match the value generated by your Ranged stats, your account is perfectly balanced. Leveling either will increase your combat level.

Why do pure accounts keep Defense at 1?

Defense heavily influences the base combat level calculation without increasing offensive damage. Pures keep it at 1 to maximize their damage-to-combat-level ratio for Player vs. Player (PvP) fights.

Does leveling Hitpoints increase combat level?

Yes. Hitpoints (HP) contributes to the base combat calculation. Roughly every 4 Hitpoints levels will increase your overall combat level by 1.

How is combat level calculated in Free-to-Play (F2P)?

The formula is exactly the same in F2P and Members worlds. The max combat level of 126 exists in both.

Will leveling Magic always increase my combat level?

No. If your account is Melee-based, you can level Magic "freely" up to a certain point without gaining a combat level, as long as the Magic multiplier stays below your Melee multiplier.

Free OSRS Combat Level Calculator – Melee, Magic & Ranged

Calculate your exact Old School RuneScape (OSRS) combat level. Input your Attack, Strength, Defence, Hitpoints, Ranged, Magic, and Prayer levels to see your precise combat bracket.

Combat Stats Input

Enter your skill levels (1-99). Hitpoints must be at least 10.

attack

strength

defence

ranged

magic

prayer

hitpoints

Interpreting Your Result

Dominant Combat Style: Identifies whether Melee, Ranged, or Magic is driving your combat level. Base Combat: The defensive portion of the formula. Total Combat System: The final, rounded integer representing your account's combat power.

✓ Do's

•Use this to carefully plan a PvP account build before investing millions of gold and hundreds of hours.
•Track exactly how many Strength levels you can gain without leveling up your Combat bracket for Bounty Hunter.
•Account for passive Hitpoints experience when calculating your final combat level target.
•Input your intended final Prayer level carefully, as Prayer jumps can ruin optimized Combat frames.

✗ Don'ts

•Don't guess your combat level when questing—some quests force XP rewards that can ruin pure accounts.
•Don't level Defence accidentally if you are a pure; always double-check attack styles.
•Don't assume Magic only levels magic combat; it heavily affects base combat for low-level accounts.
•Don't forget that decimal points are truncated in the final display.

How It Works

The OSRS Combat Level Calculator is the ultimate tool for theorycrafting and tracking your account's combat progress. Whether you are building a specialized PvP pure (like an Obby Mauler, Zerker, or Voider) or simply pushing a main account to the maximum combat level of 126, precise calculations are vital. This calculator applies the official Jagex formula to combine your seven combat stats into one definitive combat level, while also revealing your dominant combat style (Melee, Ranged, or Magic).

Understanding the Inputs

Input your exact level (1-99) for the seven combat skills: Attack, Strength, Defence, Hitpoints, Ranged, Magic, and Prayer. The calculator processes these through the game's exact weighting algorithm to return your combined tier.

Formula Used

Base = 0.25 × (Defence + Hitpoints + Floor(Prayer / 2)). MeleeMultiplier = 0.325 × (Attack + Strength). RangedMultiplier = 0.325 × (Floor(3 × Ranged / 2)). MagicMultiplier = 0.325 × (Floor(3 × Magic / 2)). Combat Level = Floor(Base + Max(MeleeMultiplier, RangedMultiplier, MagicMultiplier)).

Real Calculation Examples

1A fresh account with Level 1 in all stats (except 10 Hitpoints) results in Combat Level 3.
2A maxed account with 99 in all seven combat skills results in exactly Combat Level 126.
3A range pure with 99 Ranged, 99 Hitpoints, 1 Defence, and 1 Prayer achieves a Combat Level of 73.

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The Comprehensive Guide

OSRS Combat Level Calculator: Perfect Your PvP and PvM Account Builds

In Old School RuneScape (OSRS), your Combat Level isn't simply an average of your stats; it is the definitive measure of your in-game lethality. Whether you are avoiding PvP brackets in the Wilderness, applying for an elite PvM clan, or meticulously forging a specialized PK (Player Killing) "Pure," understanding exactly how your level is calculated is mandatory. The OSRS Combat Level Calculator reverse-engineers Jagex's precise formulas to show you exactly how each skill impacts your overall bracket.

The Mechanics Behind the Combat Level Formula

The Old School RuneScape combat level calculation is notoriously intricate. Unlike games where every skill simply adds a point, OSRS categorizes your abilities into a "Base" defensive calculation and highly specific "Offensive" multipliers. The game then selects your single highest offensive potential to formulate your final level.

The maximum combat level is 126. The absolute minimum is 3.

The Base Combat Calculation

Regardless of how you choose to fight, your foundational combat level is built on three essential defensive metrics: Defence, Hitpoints (HP), and Prayer.

The Base Combat is mathematically determined by:

0.25 × (Defence + Hitpoints + Floor(Prayer / 2))

Every single level in Defence or Hitpoints contributes exactly 0.25 to your combat level. Prayer, inherently a utility combat skill, contributes half as much. This is why specialized PvP accounts meticulously avoid leveling Defence—it bloats their combat level without increasing their damage output, making them mathematically inferior against standard opponents of the same level.

The Offensive Multipliers: Balancing the Triangle

OSRS utilizes a strict combat triangle: Melee, Ranged, and Magic. Because Melee relies on two skills (Attack and Strength) to increase accuracy and max hit, while Ranged and Magic rely on single skills, the game mathematically adjusts them to weigh equally in determining your combat level.

Melee Bracket: 0.325 × (Attack + Strength)
Ranged Bracket: 0.325 × Floor(1.5 × Ranged)
Magic Bracket: 0.325 × Floor(1.5 × Magic)

The game calculates all three multipliers. It then takes the highest value and adds it to your Base Combat to generate your final fraction, which is then rounded down to a whole number.

Why Precision Account Planning is Mandatory

Building PvP Pures

The Wilderness and Bounty Hunter mechanics group players by Combat Level. If you are Combat Level 75 with 75 Attack, 75 Strength, and 75 Defence, your max hit with a standard weapon might be 18. An account mathematically built to be Combat Level 75 with 1 Defence, 60 Attack, and 99 Strength can hit upwards of 40 damage. The "Pure" will obliterate the balanced player. This calculator allows you to find exactly how much Strength or Ranged XP you can gain without "leveling out" of your optimal PK bracket.

Managing Attack Styles

Many specialized account builds have been permanently ruined because a player accidentally gained 2 XP in Defence by using the "Block" attack style on a weapon. Utilizing the calculator helps you understand your safety margins. Additionally, HP is uniquely dangerous because it levels naturally while fighting. You must calculate your final estimated HP into your PK build, or you will inadvertently gain three combat levels over the course of the week.

Major In-Game Combat Level Milestones

Hitting specific combat milestones inherently changes your OSRS experience by unlocking content:

Level 40: You can play the Novice Pest Control boat and effectively participate in standard free-to-play clan wars.
Level 85: Unlocks "Dream Mentor" quest requirements and access to Nieve, one of the most popular Slayer Masters in the game.
Level 100: The standard requirement to board the Veteran Pest Control boat for maximized Void Knight point grinding. You also unlock Duradel, the highest standard Slayer Master.
Level 126: Pure prestige. A maxed combat account strikes fear in the Wilderness and commands respect in high-end raids like the Chambers of Xeric and the Theatre of Blood.

Strategic Theorycrafting: "Ranged-Based" vs "Melee-Based"

Understanding which style dominates your calculation gives you "free levels." For example, if your Melee Multiplier is significantly higher than your Magic Multiplier, you are "Melee Based." This means you can level your Magic skill higher and higher (to unlock utility spells like Ice Barrage or Teleblock) without gaining a single combat level—up until the exact point where the Magic Multiplier overpowers the Melee one. Our exact decimal tracker shows you how close you are to tipping that scale.

Conclusion

Whether you're a new player confused about why leveling Magic suddenly stopped giving you combat levels, or a veteran PKer designing a 60-Attack Med-Level account down to the decimal, precision is mandatory. Use the OSRS Combat Level Calculator to map out your account's ultimate destiny and dominate Gielinor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Usage of This Calculator

Who Should Use This?

Dedicated OSRS PvP players (PKers), pure account builders, restricted account builds (like level 3 skillers or 10 HP ironmen), and any player aiming to perfectly optimize their account for specific activities.

Limitations

The calculator perfectly mirrors the OSRS theoretical maximums but cannot predict if you will accidentally select a defensive attack style in-game and ruin your pure. It assumes pristine stat inputs.

Real-World Examples

Case Study A: The Berserker Pure

Scenario: A player has 60 Attack, 85 Strength, 45 Defence, 80 Hitpoints, 44 Prayer, 80 Ranged, and 85 Magic.

Outcome: Inputting these stats reveals a combat level of 86. The player is "Melee Based" and can train Ranged heavily without leveling up.

Case Study B: The Level 3 Skiller

Scenario: A player has Level 1 in everything, but 10 Hitpoints. They accidentally bury 20 dragon bones, getting Level 15 Prayer.

Outcome: Inputting these stats reveals the account is now Combat Level 4, ruining the "Level 3" skiller prestige forever.

Summary

The OSRS Combat Level Calculator precisely distills the multifaceted Old School RuneScape combat formula into an understandable metric. Providing exact decimal breakdowns and style biases, it is an essential resource for meticulously planning flawless PvP and PvM builds.