• 1.0 - Introduction
• 2.0 - Experience Formula
• 3.0 - Hitpoint Brackets
• 4.0 - Recommendations

This guide reveals some of the best training locations, for several hit point brackets. Hopefully by reading here, you will be a bit wiser on where you ought to train!

Please note however, that this guide ONLY covers Melee. Please view our Magic guide or Ranged guide for further information on those skills.

The formulas for RuneScape are different to that of RuneScape Classic. Previously, a set amount of experience was given per NPC you killed. Now, experience is given dependant on how much you hit on an NPC. The formulas are quite simple, and are shown below.

Melee formula
Hit x 4	This formula is used to determine the XP given to attack, defence, or strength per hit.
Example	x 4 = 128 XP to attack, defence, or strength

Hit points formula
Hit x 1.33	This formula is used to determine the XP given to hit points per hit.
Example	x 1.33 = 42.56 XP to hit points

The average experience received per hour is worked out on the basis of how many you kill per minute.

The below information delineates the recommended hitpoint brackets noted above.

The below ratings, and average experience calculations are based on a player in its respective hitpoint bracket. Also, the monetary rating is not based on the cost of fighting the monster (if applicable) as players use different food and equipment.

Chickens (level-1)
Location: South of Falador; north-east of Draynor Village; north of Lumbridge.
Monetary rating:
Average XP per hour: 4,320 XP to combat; 1,400 XP to HP.
Experience rating:

Goblins (level-5)
Location: Lumbridge; Goblin village north of Falador.
Monetary rating:
Average XP per hour: 7,200 XP to combat; 2,400 XP to HP.
Experience rating:

Cows (level-2)
Location: North-east of Draynor Village; Crafting Guild; Lumbridge.
Monetary rating:
Average XP per hour: 9,600 XP to combat; 3,200 XP to HP.
Experience rating:

Gnome troops (level-1)
Location: Khazard Battlefield, south-east of Ardougne.
Monetary rating:
Average XP per hour: 5,800 XP to combat; 1,900 XP to HP.
Experience rating:

Men/ Women (level-2)
Location: Edgeville; Blue Moon Inn at Varrock.
Monetary rating:
Average XP per hour: 8,400 XP to combat; 2,700XP to HP.
Experience rating:

Al-Kharid warrior (level-9)
Location: Al-Kharid palace.
Monetary rating:
Average XP per hour: 13,600 XP to combat; 4,500 XP to HP.
Experience rating:

Gnome troops (level-1)
Location: Khazard Battlefield, south-east of Ardougne.
Monetary rating:
Average XP per hour: 5,800 XP to combat; 1,900XP to HP.
Experience rating:

Al-Kharid warrior (level-9)
Location: Al-Kharid palace.
Monetary rating:
Average XP per hour: 13,600 XP to combat; 4,500 XP to HP.
Experience rating:

Skeleton (level-18/22/25)
Location: Varrock sewers; Edgeville dungeon; Karamja Volcano.
Monetary rating:
Average XP per hour: 17,000 XP to combat; 5,700 XP to HP.
Experience rating:

Thug (level-10)
Location: Edgeville Dungeon (level-1-3 wild). Wilderness north-east of Edgeville (level-8 wild).
Monetary rating:
Average XP per hour: 12,900 XP to combat; 4,300 XP to HP.
Experience rating:

Jail guard (level-26)
Location: Port Sarim jail.
Notes: Simply take 3 items and food, and train there until you die. Then walk back and repeat.
Monetary rating:
Average XP per hour: 14,000 XP to combat; 4,600 XP to HP.
Experience rating:

Deadly red spider (level-34)
Location: Edgeville Dungeon (members); Arandar (members); Karamja Volcano.
Monetary rating:
Average XP per hour: 11,000 XP to combat; 3,500 XP to HP.
Experience rating:

Guard (level-21)
Location: Varrock palace; Falador center; Edgeville's Guard hut.
Monetary rating:
Average XP per hour: 10,000 XP to combat; 3,500 XP to HP.
Experience rating:

Khazard trooper (level-19)
Location: Khazard battlefield, south-east of Ardougne.
Monetary rating:
Average XP per hour: 10,000 XP to combat; 3,500 XP to HP.
Experience rating:

Black knight (level-33)
Location: Black knight's fortress west of Edgeville; Taverley dungeon (members).
Monetary rating:
Average XP per hour: 18,000 XP to combat; 5,800 XP to HP.
Experience rating:

Flesh crawler (level-28/35/41)
Location: Stronghold of Security, second floor.
Monetary rating:
Average XP per hour: 18,000 XP to combat; 5,900 XP to HP.
Experience rating:

White knight (level-36)
Location: White knight's castle, Falador.
Monetary rating:
Average XP per hour: 13,000 XP to combat; 4,400 XP to HP.
Experience rating:

Deadly red spider (level-34)
Location: Edgeville Dungeon (members); Arandar (members); Karamja Volcano.
Monetary rating:
Average XP per hour: 11,000 XP to combat; 3,500 XP to HP.
Experience rating:

Kalphite worker (level-28)
Location: Kalphite Dungeon in Kharidian desert.
Monetary rating:
Average XP per hour: 10,000 XP to combat; 3,400 XP to HP.
Experience rating:

Jungle spider (level-44)
Location: Yanille, north-east on an isle; Karamja jungle.
Monetary rating:
Average XP per hour: 22,000 XP to combat; 8,000 XP to HP.
Experience rating:

Lesser demon (level-82)
Location: Karamja Volcano.
Monetary rating:
Average XP per hour: 28,000 XP to combat; 9,000 XP to HP.
Experience rating:

Skeleton (level-45)
Location: Karamja Volcano, Edgeville Dungeon.
Monetary rating:
Average XP per hour: 25,000 XP to combat; 8,600 XP to HP.
Experience rating:

Ice warrior (level-57)
Location: Ice caves, south of Port Sarim; Ice plateau, north-west corner of the wilderness.
Monetary rating:
Average XP per hour: 29,000 XP to combat; 9,300 XP to HP.
Experience rating:

Moss giant (level-42)
Location: Crandor island; Varrock sewers (right at the end); Wilderness (level 28 or so); Brimhaven Dungeon.
Monetary rating:
Average XP per hour: 25,000 XP to combat; 8,600 XP to HP.
Experience rating:

Flesh crawler (level-28/35/41)
Location: Stronghold of Security, second floor.
Monetary rating:
Average XP per hour: 30,000 XP to combat; 9,900 XP to HP.
Experience rating:

Jungle spider (level-44)
Location: Yanille, north-east on an isle; Karamja jungle.
Monetary rating:
Average XP per hour: 22,000 XP to combat; 8,000 XP to HP.
Experience rating:

Lesser demon (level-82)
Location: Karamja Volcano.
Monetary rating:
Average XP per hour: 28,000 XP to combat; 9,000 XP to HP.
Experience rating:

Ice warrior (level-57)
Location: Ice caves, south of Port Sarim; Ice plateau, north-west corner of the wilderness.
Monetary rating:
Average XP per hour: 32,000 XP to combat; 9,900 XP to HP.
Experience rating:

Giant spider (level-50)
Location: Stronghold of Security, 3rd floor, in Barbarian Village
Monetary rating:
Average XP per hour: 34,000 XP to combat; 10,500 XP to HP.
Experience rating:

Magic axe (level-42)
Location: Wilderness axe hut (level 55 wild).
Monetary rating:
Average XP per hour: 22,000 XP to combat; 8,000 XP to HP.
Experience rating:

Dagannoth (level-74/92)
Location: Lighthouse basement.
Monetary rating:
Average XP per hour: 40,000 XP to combat; 13,000 XP to HP.
Experience rating:

Ice warrior (level-57)
Location: Ice caves, south of Port Sarim; Ice plateau, north-west corner of the wilderness.
Monetary rating:
Average XP per hour: 32,000 XP to combat; 9,900 XP to HP.
Experience rating:

Lesser demon (level-82)
Location: Karamja Volcano.
Monetary rating:
Average XP per hour: 28,000 XP to combat; 9,000 XP to HP.
Experience rating:

Giant spider (level-50)
Location: Stronghold of Security, 3rd floor, in Barbarian Village
Monetary rating:
Average XP per hour: 34,000 XP to combat; 10,500 XP to HP.
Experience rating:

Fire giant (level-86)
Location: Brimhaven dungeon, Waterfall Dungeon, a wilderness dungeon.
Monetary rating:
Average XP per hour: 48,000 XP to combat; 16,000 XP to HP.
Experience rating:

Greater demon (level-92)
Location: Brimhaven dungeon, Gu'Tanoth.
Monetary rating:
Average XP per hour: 28,000 XP to combat; 9,000 XP to HP.
Experience rating:

Bandit (level-57)
Location: Bandit camp, south of Al-Kharid in the desert; Pollnivneach.
Monetary rating:
Average XP per hour: 50,000+ XP to combat; 8,000 XP to HP.
Experience rating:

Pirate (level-26)
Location: Wilderness pirate hut (level 55 wild).
Monetary rating:
Average XP per hour: 43,000 XP to combat; 15,000 XP to HP.
Experience rating:

Dagannoth (level-74/92)
Location: Lighthouse basement.
Monetary rating:
Average XP per hour: 42,000 XP to combat; 15,000 XP to HP.
Experience rating:

Ice troll males/females/runts (level-82/82/74)
Location: Fremennik Isles.
Monetary rating:
Average XP per hour: 32,000 XP to combat; 12,000 XP to HP.
Experience rating:

Green Dragons (level-79)
Location: Wilderness
Monetary rating:
Average XP per hour: 35,000 XP to combat; 9,000 XP to HP.
Experience rating:

Monkey Guards (level-167)
Location: Ape Atoll
Monetary rating:
Average XP per hour: 32,000 XP to combat; 8,000 XP to HP.
Experience rating:

Giant Skeletons (level-80)
Location: Damis' Lair (Need Ring of Visibility)
Monetary rating:
Average XP per hour: 65,000 XP to combat; 16,000 XP to HP.
Experience rating: