If you've spent any time in Old School RuneScape (OSRS), you know that Farming is one of the most profitable and passive skills in the game. And at the heart of that profit lies the humble herb run — a quick, efficient routine that can bring in hundreds of thousands of gold per run with minimal effort.

Whether you're funding your next gear upgrade, saving for a Bond, or just looking to optimize your skilling routine, this guide breaks down the best herb run path for maximum profit in OSRS, along with the tips, requirements, and items you'll need to pull it off.

Why Herb Runs Are So Profitable

Herbs like Ranarr, Snapdragon, and Torstol are always in demand. Players need them for prayer potions, super restores, and high-level PvM brews. Because you can plant and harvest herbs in a matter of minutes, and since the yield increases with higher Farming level and magic secateurs, you can easily turn a small time investment into a big payday.

For example:

Ranarr seeds cost around 30k–40k each.

Average harvest yields about 6–10 herbs per patch.

Herbs sell for 7k–8k each.

That's a potential 50k+ profit per patch.

Multiply that by several patches, and you're looking at 250k–600k per run.

Essential Items and Requirements

Before you dive into your herb runs, make sure you're geared up properly:

Required:

Farming level 32+ (for Ranarrs, higher for Snapdragons or Torstols)

Magic secateurs (boosts herb yield by 10%) — obtained via Fairy Tale Part I

Rake, seed dibber, spade

Herb seeds of your choice (Ranarr, Snapdragon, Torstol)

Recommended:

Explorer's ring 3/4 (free teleports to Falador patch)

Ectophial (teleport to Port Phasmatys)

Ardougne cloak 1+ (teleport to Ardougne monastery patch)

Camulet (teleport to the Desert patch)

Teleport to house (with house near Catherby or farming guild portal)

Amulet of glory (for Draynor teleport)

Farming outfit (extra yield bonus)

Supercompost or Ultracompost (greatly reduces disease chance and boosts yield)

Best Herb Run Path (Optimized for Profit)

Here's the ultimate path most efficient herb farmers use:

1.Start at Trollheim Patch

Teleport: Trollheim teleport spell

Notes: This patch is disease-free, making it one of the most valuable spots.

2.Weiss Patch (Optional)

Teleport: Teleport to Weiss via portal or house

Notes: Another disease-free patch. Must have Making Friends with My Arm quest completed.

3.Catherby Patch

Teleport: House teleport (if your house is in Catherby) or Camelot teleport

Notes: Quick banking nearby if needed.

4.Ardougne Patch

Teleport: Ardougne cloak 1+

Notes: Nearby monastery patch; quick and easy.

5.Falador Patch

Teleport: Explorer's ring 3/4

Notes: Free teleport via the ring makes this one of the fastest patches to reach.

6.Farming Guild Patch (if level 45+)

Teleport: Skills necklace to Farming Guild

Notes: Located in the Kourend & Kebos region. Access to nearby bank makes it convenient.

7.Port Phasmatys Patch

Teleport: Ectophial

Notes: Slightly out of the way, but valuable. Bring a ghostspeak amulet if banking here.

8.Harmony Island Patch (Optional)

Teleport: via house portal or arceuus spellbook

Notes: Requires The Great Brain Robbery. Another option for maximizing yield.

9.Desert Patch (Optional)

Teleport: Camulet

Notes: Desert heat makes this a minor inconvenience, but worth it if you have waterskins or heat resistance.

Pro Tips for Maximum Profit

Always use Ultracompost on herb patches. It greatly reduces disease and boosts yields by around 20–30% compared to regular compost.

Replant herbs as soon as you harvest for efficient cycle times.

Consider doing contracts in the Farming Guild alongside your herb run for extra seed packs and experience.

Use high-value herbs like Ranarrs or Snapdragons if your budget allows. For players with high levels, Torstols can be massively profitable.

Profit Example: Ranarr Herb Run

Let's break down an example profit scenario:

7 patches x 8 average herbs = 56 herbs

56 herbs x 7,500 gp = 420,000 gp

Seed cost: 7 x 35,000 gp = 245,000 gp

Net profit: 175,000 gp per run

That's in under 10 minutes.

Final Thoughts

If you're serious about passive money-making in OSRS, herb runs are one of the top methods in the game. With a properly optimized path, the right gear, and a bit of organization, you can easily make over 1M OSRS gp an hour when spread across a few runs a day — all while leveling one of the more underappreciated skills.

Remember, the OSRS market shifts often, so check herb and seed prices daily to pick the most profitable crop for your runs.