Optimize Your Combat Level
To reach a minimum combat level of 5 you will need:
- 2 levels in Attack or Strength
- 3 levels in Hitpoints or Defence
- 2 levels in Ranged
- 2 levels in Magic
- 5 levels in Prayer
The most skill levels you can gain while remaining level 5 are:
| Stat | Max Levels Allowed |
|---|---|
| Attack or Strength | 4 levels |
| Hitpoints or Defence | 6 levels |
| Ranged | 3 levels |
| Magic | 3 levels |
| Prayer | 12 levels |
The Combat Level Calculator helps you figure out your exact power level in seconds — and shows you how close you are to leveling up.
What Is a Combat Level Calculator?
It is a tool that calculates your total action level based on your skill stats.
You enter your:
- Attack
- Strength
- Defence
- Hitpoints
- Magic
- Ranged
- Prayer
It tells you your level. No more guessing. No more overtraining.
You’ll know if your build is melee-based, magic-based, or ranged-based.
Why Does This Matter?
Because your action level determines your PvP fights.
If you’re level 50 and the guy you’re fighting is 60? Good luck.
By using the calculator, you optimize your stats without going up a level.
How it Works
Here’s the formula used in OSRS:
Combat Level =
0.25 × (Defence + Hitpoints + floor(Prayer / 2))
+ 0.325 × max(Attack + Strength, floor(Ranged × 1.5), floor(Magic × 1.5))
Let’s say you’re a pure witch.
- Attack: 60
- Strength: 80
- Defence: 1
- Hitpoints: 75
- Ranged: 99
- Magic: 85
- Prayer: 52
Plug those into the calculator, and it’ll show your action level and what build you’re leaning toward (melee, magic, or ranged).
How to Use the Calculator
- Enter your current skill levels
- Hit “Optimize Your Combat Level”
- You’ll see:
- Fight level (e.g., 58.675)
- Fight style (Melee, Ranged, Magic)
- Level-up suggestions
This is key for building accounts that don’t overlevel.
Want to stay under 50 combat for PvP? The tool tells you how far you can go before hitting level 51.
Who Should Use the Calculator?
Anyone who plays OSRS or RS3 especially if you’re
- Building a pure
- Trying to maximize XP without raising your combat level
- Entering PvP Worlds
- Doing PvM at specific brackets (e.g., 75 CB raids)
Common Mistakes People Make
- Not rounding down: Always use
floor()for Magic and Ranged. - Forgetting Prayer: Every 2 prayer levels = 1 combat level point.
- Overtraining Hitpoints: This can push you over a bracket quickly.
OSRS vs RS3
OSRS
- Max level: 126
- No summoning
- Based on 7 skills
RS3
- Includes Summoning
- Formula slightly different
- Max level: 138
Make sure you pick the right calculator for the version you’re playing.
Example:
Build Example:
| Stat | Level |
|---|---|
| Attack | 60 |
| Strength | 80 |
| Defence | 1 |
| Hitpoints | 75 |
| Ranged | 99 |
| Magic | 85 |
| Prayer | 52 |
Combat Level = 88.475
Build Type = Ranged-based
Perfect for mid-tier PvP.
Optimize Your Fight Level
To hit combat level 5, here’s what you’ll need:
- 2 levels in Attack or Strength
- 3 levels in Hitpoints or Defence
- 2 levels in Ranged
- 2 levels in Magic
- 5 levels in Prayer
Max Skill Levels You Can Gain While Staying Level 5
| Stat | Max Levels Allowed |
|---|---|
| Attack or Strength | 4 levels |
| Hitpoints or Defence | 6 levels |
| Ranged | 3 levels |
| Magic | 3 levels |
| Prayer | 12 levels |
Perfect for planning F2P pures or Deadman Mode characters.
Using it for Pure Builds
A few pure builds you can optimize:
- 1 Defence Pure
- Obby Mauler (High strength, 1 attack)
- Range Tank (99 Defence, 99 Ranged)
- Zerker Pure (45 Defence)
All need to know where the combat level caps are to avoid leveling out of their PvP bracket.
Why You Should Use the Calculator
- Avoid wasting XP
- Optimize your build
- Dominate PvP
- Save HOURS of regret from overtraining the wrong skill
FAQs
What’s the max combat level in OSRS?
Does Prayer increase combat level?
Yes. Every 2 levels of Prayer = +1 level in the formula.
Can I lower my combat level?
No. Once it’s up, it stays up. Plan your build carefully.
Final Thoughts
The Combat Level Calculator is the ultimate tool for smart OSRS and RS3 players. If you care about PvP, PvM, or just building the perfect account, this tool will save you tons of mistakes. Use it. Bookmark it. Optimize your gameplay.