OSRS Ironman Agility 1-99: Rooftop Courses & Hallowed Sepulchre

Agility is unique: it directly affects your entire account’s run energy, making every quest and PvM activity faster. Training it is an investment in account quality-of-life, not just XP.

At a glance:

• Quest speedrun (1-20): 30 minutes, Tourist Trap
• Graceful farming (20-53): 13-16 hours, Canifis rooftop (critical for efficiency)
• Seers’ Village (60-90): 46-59k XP/hr, your main workhorse
• Late-game (80-99): Either Sepulchre (~145 hrs faster) or rooftops (~240+ hrs, more AFK)
• Passive bonus: Barbarian Fishing grants modest Agility XP while training Fishing

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Early Game: Quest Speedrun & Graceful Farming (Level 1-53)

Tourist Trap Quest (Levels 1-26)

The only agility quest with XP reward-get it done immediately:

• XP Reward: 9,300 Agility XP
• Quest Time: ~30 minutes
• Location: South of Carpet Quest start point
• Requirement: 10 Herblore (trivial to obtain)
• Benefit: Skips 15-20 hours of grinding early levels

This single quest jumps you from 1 to 26. Combined with other early quests (Recruitment Drive, Depths of Despair), you can reach level 33 with minimal effort.

Early Rooftop Courses (Levels 1-40)

If you haven’t done quests yet, level via rooftops:

Gnome Stronghold Course (Level 1)

• XP/hr: 8-10k (slowest course)
• Difficulty: No-fail, completely free
• Marks of Grace: Moderate
• Why: Only option if starting completely fresh
• When to leave: Level 10

Draynor Course (Level 1, rebalanced 2024)

• XP/hr: 9k
• Difficulty: Free, no-fail
• Location: East of Draynor
• Alternative to Gnome if you prefer

Al-Kharid (Level 20)

• XP/hr: 9k
• Location: Desert, functional
• Quick transition between early courses

Varrock Course (Level 30)

• XP/hr: 13.2k
• Location: Central, easy access
• Marks: Moderate

Graceful Outfit Farming (Levels 40-53) ⭐

This is critical for long-term efficiency. Invest 13-16 hours now to save time later.

Canifis Rooftop Course

• Level Required: 40
• XP/hr: 16-19k (slightly lower than optimal XP routes)
• Marks of Grace/hr: 12-18 (best in game at 2/3 spawn rate)
• Total Marks Needed: 260
• Time to Complete: 13-16 hours
• Result: Full Graceful outfit (+30% run energy restoration, -25kg weight)

Why Farm Graceful Early:

• +30% run energy restoration applies to your entire account forever
• Reduces reliance on Stamina potions (saves resources)
• Makes every quest, PvM activity, and Slayer task faster
• The slight XP loss (16k vs 46k at Seers) is offset by efficiency gains later

Marks of Grace Table (by Course):

Course	Level	Marks/hr	Total Time (260)
Canifis	40	12-18	13-21 hours
Seers’ Village	60	9-12	21-29 hours
Prifddinas	75	10-15	17-26 hours

Once you have 260 marks, equip the Graceful outfit and wear it everywhere (except PvP/specific situations where you need gear).

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Mid Game: Rooftop Progression (Levels 53-80)

Falador Rooftop (Level 50)

• XP/hr: 26k
• Difficulty: Low
• Marks: Decent
• Purpose: Quick progression from Graceful farming
• Duration: Level 40-60 (2-3 hours)

Seers’ Village Rooftop (Level 60) - THE MAIN COURSE

Seers’ Village is where you’ll spend most of your agility time. It’s the best balance of speed and consistency.

Base Rates:

• XP/hr: 46.6k (without diary)
• With Hard Kandarin Diary: 58.9k (+15% boost)
• With Camelot teleport: 56-59k XP/hr (saves banking time)
• Marks/hr: 7-12 depending on Diary tier
• Duration (level 60-90): 50-70 hours at 46k-59k

Why Seers’ is Best:

• Excellent XP rates that scale with gear
• Marks of Grace for amylase pots
• Camelot teleport nearby for quick banking (if needed)
• Failure rate drops to near-zero by level 79

Achievement Diary Priority - HARD KANDARIN

Complete Hard Kandarin Diary as soon as possible. The +15% XP boost is massive:

Kandarin Tier	XP Boost	Seers’ Rate
None	-	46.6k
Easy	+5%	48.9k
Medium	+10%	51.3k
Hard	+15%	53.6k

Hard Kandarin also grants:

• +15% Marks of Grace (faster amylase collection)
• Camelot teleport (1-2 hours time saved overall)

Cost: Relatively easy for Ironmen. Diary tasks are grindy but not prohibitive.

Pollnivneach Rooftop (Level 70)

• XP/hr: 52.3k base, 60.3k with Hard Desert Diary
• Difficulty: Medium
• Purpose: Optional progression step
• Why it’s optional: Seers’ Village is often faster without diary, or same speed with diary. Skip unless you need scenery variety.

Prifddinas Rooftop (Level 75)

• XP/hr: 50-66k (scales with level and gear)
• Requirements: Song of the Elves quest
• Bonus: Drops crystal shards worth ~300k/hr (converted to divine super combat potions)
• Difficulty: Moderate, somewhat forgiving
• Best for: Ironmen who finished Elves quest already

The crystal shards make this worth considering, but most players stick with Seers’ for consistency.

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Late Game: Rellekka to Ardougne (Levels 80-99)

Rellekka Rooftop (Level 80)

• XP/hr: 55k base, 64.9k with Hard Fremennik Diary
• Difficulty: Medium-high (tightropes get narrow)
• Duration: 35-40 hours (level 80-90)
• Marks: Good

Hard Fremennik Diary:

• +10k flat XP bonus (55k → 65k)
• Not quite as impactful as Hard Kandarin, but still worth it
• Combined with Hard Kandarin: 64.9k + 15% = 74.6k potential (though diaries don’t stack additively)

Ardougne Rooftop (Level 90)

• XP/hr: 59-70k depending on efficiency
• Difficulty: High (requires focus)
• Duration: 35-45 hours (level 90-99)
• Marks: Low
• No-fail point: Level 96

This is your final course. It’s more demanding than Seers’ due to narrow gaps, but the higher XP/hr justifies the grind.

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Late Game: Hallowed Sepulchre (Level 52-99) - The Fast Route

Sepulchre is a minigame, not a passive rooftop course. It requires active engagement but cuts ~100 hours off your grind.

Sepulchre Unlock & Entry

• Level Required: 52 Agility
• Quest Required: Sins of the Father
• Location: Darkmeyer
• Entry Cost: Free
• Time Pressure: Floors have time limits; timer extends per floor

Sepulchre Floor Progression

Each floor is progressively harder and better XP:

Floor	Level	Time Limit	XP/hr (approx)	Best For
1-2	52+	2-4 min	30-40k	Learning
1-3	62+	2-6 min	40-50k	Getting comfortable
1-4	72+	2-8 min	60-75k	Efficient training
1-5	92+	2-10 min	85-100k+	Fastest method

Sepulchre XP Rates by Level

• Level 52: 30,000 XP/hr
• Level 62: 40,000 XP/hr
• Level 72: 63,000 XP/hr
• Level 82: 73,000 XP/hr
• Level 92+: 90,000-100,000+ XP/hr

Time to 99 from Level 80

Method	XP/hr	Hours (80-99)	Notes
Sepulchre	73-95k	42-56	Active, requires skill
Ardougne Rooftop	59-70k	56-70	AFK, relaxing
Hybrid (Seers/Rellekka combo)	55-65k	58-68	Balanced

Key Point: Sepulchre saves 40-60 hours but demands active gameplay and a learning curve.

Sepulchre vs. Rooftops: Which Should You Choose?

Choose Sepulchre if:

• You want the fastest grind
• You enjoy active, mechanical gameplay
• You have time to learn (first 10-20 hours have lower XP rates)
• You want to unlock a separate Sepulchre specialist guide

Choose Rooftops if:

• You want to relax and watch streams/YouTube
• You prefer not to learn new mechanics
• You value consistency over speed
• You want zero-stress training

Both reach 99 Agility. Neither is “wrong.”

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Alternative Methods Worth Knowing

Brimhaven Agility Arena (Post-2024 Rework)

• Level: 40+
• Entry: 200 coins per attempt
• XP/hr: 28-37k at level 40-80, up to 68k at 99 with Elite Diary
• Mechanic: Tag obstacles (easy/medium/hard) in sequence for XP, tickets, and vouchers
• Best For: Casual training, ticket farming for supplies

The 2024 rework made this significantly better, but rooftops are still more efficient for pure XP. Consider only if you want Agility Tickets for other resources.

Wilderness Agility Course (Level 52)

• XP/hr: 35-50k (good rates)
• Entry Cost: 150,000 coins per attempt (safe on logout)
• Mechanic: PvP area, can be attacked
• Not Recommended for Ironmen: Risk of losing gear/time outweighs the XP gain

Skip this. Rooftops or Sepulchre are safer options.

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Barbarian Fishing Passive Agility XP

If you’re training Fishing via Barbarian method (which you should be), you’ll gain passive Agility XP:

Ratio: ~1 Agility XP per 10 Fishing XP

Example: Training Fishing from 58-99 via Barbarian Fishing:

• Fishing XP gain: ~68,000 XP/hr
• Passive Agility XP: ~6,800 XP/hr
• Over ~40+ hours of Fishing: ~1.2M Agility XP (~74 levels)

Important: This isn’t a reason to do 99 Fishing if you wouldn’t otherwise. But if you’re planning to reach 99 Fishing anyway, the passive Agility XP definitely helps fill early levels.

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Recommended Ironman Path (Balanced & Efficient)

Phase 1: Quest & Early (1-26)

• Tourist Trap: 9,300 XP (30 minutes)
• Result: Level 26

Phase 2: Graceful Farming (26-53)

• Method: Canifis Rooftop
• XP: 16-19k/hr
• Duration: 13-16 hours
• Outcome: Level 26 → 53 + full Graceful outfit

Phase 3: Seers’ Main Grind (53-80)

• Method: Seers’ Village
• Diary Priority: Hard Kandarin (massive boost)
• XP: 46-59k/hr
• Duration: 15-20 hours
• Outcome: Level 53 → 80

Phase 4: Choose Your Path (80-99)

Option A: Fast Route (Sepulchre)

• Levels 80-92: Sepulchre Floors 1-4 (~40 hours at 73k XP/hr)
• Levels 92-99: Sepulchre Floor 5 (~14 hours at 95k XP/hr)
• Total: ~54 hours from level 80, ~162 hours from level 1

Option B: Relaxed Route (Rooftops)

• Levels 80-90: Rellekka (~35-40 hours)
• Levels 90-99: Ardougne (~35-40 hours)
• Total: ~70-80 hours from level 80, ~240+ hours from level 1

Option C: Hybrid (Balanced)

• Levels 80-85: Sepulchre Floors 1-3 (~20 hours)
• Levels 85-99: Rooftops Progression (~50 hours)
• Total: ~70 hours from level 80, ~210 hours from level 1

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Achievement Diary Priority Ranking

Since Achievement Diaries directly boost Agility XP, plan your quests around these:

Priority	Diary	Tier	Boost	Location
🔴 HIGH	Kandarin	Hard	+15% XP at Seers	53.6k vs 46.6k
🟡 MEDIUM	Fremennik	Hard	+10k XP at Rellekka	65k vs 55k
🟡 MEDIUM	Desert	Hard	+10% XP at Pollnivneach	60.3k vs 52.3k
🟢 LOW	Others	-	Minor	Niche courses

Kandarin Hard is worth prioritizing early. The 15% boost compounds over 50+ hours at Seers’.

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Common Mistakes

• Skipping Graceful outfit - Yes, it’s slower to farm, but +30% run energy applies to everything forever
• Not doing Achievement Diaries early - Kandarin Hard saves dozens of hours when training Seers’
• Choosing Sepulchre without practicing - Learning the first few floors at 30-40k XP/hr feels slow; don’t expect 90k immediately
• Using Wilderness course - Not worth the PvP risk for Ironmen
• Ignoring run energy in general - Agility matters for your whole account, not just Agility training
• AFK’ing Brimhaven without reason - Rooftops are faster for pure XP

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Quick Comparison: Time to 99 (From Level 1)

Route	Hours	Best For
Quest → Graceful → Seers → Ardougne (Full Rooftop)	240-260	AFK, chill
Quest → Graceful → Seers → Sepulchre (Hybrid)	200-220	Balanced
Quest → Graceful → Seers → Sepulchre (Full Sepulchre)	160-180	Speed
With Barbarian Fishing Passive	-12 levels	Only if doing 99 Fishing

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FAQ

Is Sepulchre really worth the learning curve?

If you have 40+ hours to dedicate, yes. You’ll save 50-100 hours overall. If you prefer zero-stress training, rooftops are completely valid-you’ll still reach 99, just slower.

What about run energy management?

The 2024 Run Energy overhaul made Agility significantly more valuable for your whole account. Higher Agility + Graceful outfit means less time spent running/waiting. It compounds everywhere.

Can I skip rooftops and go straight to Sepulchre?

Yes. You can start Sepulchre at 52, but expect 30k XP/hr and a steep learning curve. Many players learn on lower floors first (52-62) for better pacing.

Should I do 99 Fishing just for the Agility XP?

No. But if you’re already doing 99 Fishing via Barbarian method, the passive Agility XP (~74 levels) is a nice bonus.

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Related Guides

• Complete Fishing Guide - Barbarian Fishing gives passive Agility XP
• Hallowed Sepulchre Specialist Guide - Deep dive into floor strategies and mechanics
• Slayer Guide - Agility helps you move between tasks faster
• Herblore Secondaries Guide - Amylase crystals from marks of grace for stamina potions
• Achievement Diary Guide - Kandarin Hard diary boosts Seers’ Village rooftop XP by 15%