Magic is one of the most comprehensive and versatile skills in OSRS. Unlike Melee or Ranged, Magic has multiple spellbooks that allow players to teleport, attack, and use utility spells that help with skilling and PvM. Since training a skill in OSRS takes a significant amount of time, many players prefer AFK methods that allow them to gain experience with minimal interaction.

This guide focuses solely on AFK Magic training, helping you level up with minimal effort. If you're looking for a complete Magic guide that includes profitable and highly efficient methods, check out our Ultimate Magic Guide.

How to Properly AFK in OSRS

To maximize your AFK training, you need to prevent your character from becoming idle. Here are the best ways to do this:

Using RuneLite's Idle Notifier

If you're playing on a PC, RuneLite is an essential tool. The Idle Notifier plugin provides notifications when your character stops attacking or casting spells. Enable it in RuneLite's plugin menu and turn on the flash notifications setting to receive alerts when you stop gaining experience.

Using a Mobile Device or Second Monitor

If you're playing OSRS on mobile, you can set your phone nearby while doing other tasks. If using a PC, a second monitor allows you to keep an eye on your character while watching videos, browsing the internet, or working on something else.

Now that you know how to AFK effectively, let's dive into the best AFK Magic training methods from level 1 to 99.

AFK Magic Training Methods (1-99)

1. Splashing (Levels 1-55+)

XP Rate: ~9,000 XP per hour

Cost: High

Splashing is one of the most well-known AFK Magic training methods. It involves casting combat spells on a monster while ensuring every hit results in zero damage. This allows you to attack indefinitely without killing the target, granting experience passively.

How to Splash:

• Equip gear that gives you -65 Magic attack bonus (e.g., full iron armor, bronze dagger, green d'hide vambraces).

• Find a low-level monster that can't deal damage to you (e.g., rats, goblins).

• Turn on Auto-Retaliate and Autocast a spell (e.g., Fire Strike).

• AFK for 20 minutes at a time (rotate the camera to reset the inactivity timer).

Tip: Avoid no-splash zones, as you won't gain XP in these areas.

2. AFK Crabs (Levels 50-75+)

XP Rate: ~30-50K XP per hour

Cost: Medium

Crabs are high HP, low defense monsters that stay aggressive for 10 minutes, making them perfect for AFK Magic training.

How to AFK Train on Crabs:

• Travel to Sand Crabs (Zeah) or Ammonite Crabs (Fossil Island).

• Equip best-in-slot Magic gear (e.g., Mystic robes, Trident of the Seas).

• Cast Magic spells using Auto-Cast.

• Use the NPC Aggression Timer (RuneLite plugin) to track aggression resets.

Tip: Reset aggression every 10 minutes by stepping out of the aggression zone and returning.

3. AFK Scurrius Rat Boss (Levels 75-99)

XP Rate: ~80K XP per hour

Cost: High

Scurrius is a new rat boss in OSRS that is ideal for AFK Magic training. You can cast Blood Barrage for high experience rates.

How to AFK Train on Scurrius:

• Equip the best Magic gear (Virtus, Kodai Wand, Occult Necklace).

• Bring Prayer potions and Blood Barrage runes.

• Enter the Varrock Sewers Scurrius instance.

• Turn on Protect from Melee, Auto-Retaliate, and Auto-Cast.

• AFK until prayer points run out.

4. AFK Kraken (Level 87 Slayer Required)

XP Rate: ~50-70K XP per hour

Cost: High

Kraken is an AFK-friendly Slayer boss that provides full spell XP without actually dealing damage.

How to AFK Train on Kraken:

• Get a Kraken Slayer task (87 Slayer required).

• Go to Kraken Cove and start an instance.

• Attack Kraken without waking it up (prevents damage but still grants XP).

• AFK as long as your runes last.

Best Staff: Harmonised Nightmare Staff (reduces tick delay, making spells cast faster).

5. Nightmare Zone (Ancient Magicks AFK, Level 70+)

XP Rate: ~80-100K XP per hour

Cost: Medium to High

The Nightmare Zone (NMZ) is a safe, AFK-friendly minigame where you can use Ancient Magicks to train Magic effectively.

How to AFK Train in NMZ:

• Unlock Ancient Magicks (Desert Treasure I quest required).

• Wear Virtus, Occult Necklace, Magus Ring.

• Enter NMZ Hard Rumble with AOE-friendly bosses (e.g., Count Draynor, Tree Spirit).

• Use Ice Barrage or Blood Barrage to hit multiple enemies.

• AFK while your character automatically attacks enemies.

Tip: Bring Absorption potions and Dwarven Rock Cake to maintain low HP.

6. Plank Make (Level 86+ Magic, Profitable AFK Method)

XP Rate: ~90K XP per hour

Profit: ~300-500K GP per hour

Plank Make is a Lunar Spell that automatically converts logs into planks, making it both AFK and profitable.

How to AFK Train with Plank Make:

• Unlock Lunar Spellbook (Lunar Diplomacy + Dream Mentor quests required).

• Stand near a bank and equip a Mud Battlestaff.

• Have logs + runes in your inventory.

• Click Plank Make once, and the game will automatically cast the spell on all logs.

• AFK for ~97 seconds per cast.

7. AFK Enchant Jewelry (Level 7-99, Profitable Method)

XP Rate: ~50-70K XP per hour

Profit: Varies based on Grand Exchange prices

Enchanting jewelry is an early-level Magic AFK method that can be highly OSRS gold profitable.

How to AFK Train with Enchanting:

• uy unenchanted jewelry (rings, necklaces, amulets).

• Have runes in your inventory.

• Click once on Enchant Spell, and OSRS will automatically enchant all items.

• AFK for ~90 seconds per inventory.

Conclusion

AFK Magic training is one of the most relaxing ways to reach level 99 Magic in OSRS. Whether you're splashing, AFK bursting in NMZ, fighting crabs, or using utility spells like Plank Make, there's an AFK method for every budget and playstyle.

By following this guide, you can train Magic effortlessly while watching videos, working, or multitasking. Good luck on your journey to 99 Magic!

RSorder Team