Jeweller's Chisel buff poll — how faster bolt tips change OSRS fletching GP per hour
The Jeweller's Chisel lock-in poll (closes 12 August 2026) proposes two changes: cutting bolt tips from gems at 2 ticks instead of 5, and a 1-in-10 chance to cut two gems at once (not for Golem Crafting). If passed, this would approximately triple the bolt-tip crafting rate, significantly increasing GP/H for fletching methods that rely on bolt tips. The exact GP/H depends on the gem type, current GE prices, and the player's click speed.
Key takeaways
- The Jeweller's Chisel poll is live until 12 August 2026.
- Bolt tip cutting speed would increase from 5 ticks to 2 ticks per action.
- A 1-in-10 double-gem chance further increases output per action.
- Fletching GP/H for bolt-tip methods could increase by 150-200%.
How bolt-tip crafting works today
Currently, cutting bolt tips from gems takes 5 ticks per action. Each action produces a fixed number of bolt tips depending on the gem type: 12 from a sapphire, 15 from an emerald, 24 from a ruby, and so on. The rate is slow enough that bolt-tip fletching is rarely the best GP/H method, even though the per-item profit margin can be attractive.
The Jeweller's Chisel buff would change this by reducing the action time to 2 ticks — a 60% reduction in crafting time per action. Combined with the 1-in-10 double-gem chance, the effective output per action increases further. The poll explicitly excludes Golem Crafting, so this change is specific to the standard gem-cutting interface.
The lock-in poll opened on 5 August 2026 alongside the Wyrmscraig & Sailing Changes update. It is a straightforward quality-of-life improvement that makes the Jeweller's Chisel more useful outside of its original niche (Golem Crafting on Wyrmscraig Island).
GP/H recalculation for bolt-tip fletching methods
To estimate the new GP/H, we need to start with the current method. Suppose ruby bolt tips have a buy price of 800 GP and a sell price of 1,000 GP, giving a 200 GP profit per tip. At 24 tips per action (ruby), that is 4,800 GP profit per action. At 5 ticks per action, that is roughly 57,600 GP per hour (assuming perfect clicks).
With the buff: 2 ticks per action means the same 4,800 GP profit is earned in 40% of the time. The rate becomes roughly 144,000 GP per hour — a 2.5x increase. The 1-in-10 double-gem chance adds an effective 10% output bonus, bringing the expected rate to approximately 158,400 GP per hour. This assumes no mistakes, no banking time, and instant buy/sell on the GE.
The real-world rate will be lower once you account for GE tax, buy limits, and the time spent buying gems and selling tips. The LootPath GE tracker can help you estimate the current margins for each gem type before committing to a method.
- Sapphire: current ~72 tips/min → new ~180 tips/min (plus double chance).
- Emerald: current ~90 tips/min → new ~225 tips/min (plus double chance).
- Ruby: current ~144 tips/min → new ~360 tips/min (plus double chance).
- Diamond: current ~180 tips/min → new ~450 tips/min (plus double chance).
- Dragonstone: current ~240 tips/min → new ~600 tips/min (plus double chance).
- Onyx: current ~360 tips/min → new ~900 tips/min (plus double chance).
Best profit methods after the buff
The most profitable method after the buff will depend on the gem type's margin. Typically, higher-tier gems (dragonstone, onyx) offer higher absolute profit per action but have lower volume and higher buy limits. Lower-tier gems (sapphire, emerald) have higher volume but lower per-tip profit.
After the buff, the best GP/H method will likely involve dragonstone or onyx bolt tips, as their higher per-tip profit compounds with the faster crafting rate. However, the buy limit of 10,000 per 4 hours for gems may become the binding constraint — you can now craft bolt tips faster than you can buy the raw materials.
This means players who want to maximise profit should consider pre-buying gems before the poll passes, as the price of gems may increase once the buff is confirmed. The LootPath GE tracker can help you monitor price trends and set up alerts for your preferred gem type.
Poll status and what to watch
The Jeweller's Chisel lock-in poll closes on 12 August 2026. You can check the current results on the official OSRS polls page. If the poll passes (which requires at least 70% yes votes), the buff will be implemented in a future game update, likely within a few weeks.
If you are a fletching or crafting player, this is a significant change to watch. The speed increase shifts bolt-tip crafting from a niche method to a competitive GP/H option. Even if you don't use the Jeweller's Chisel yourself, the market prices of gems and bolt tips will adjust, creating trading opportunities.
The poll is a lock-in type, meaning the exact wording of the proposed change is final. There is no room for adjustment based on community feedback — it is a straight yes/no on the proposed buff. This makes the outcome more predictable than an open-ended poll.
Questions players ask
What is the Jeweller's Chisel buff proposed in the poll?+
The poll proposes cutting bolt tips from gems at 2 ticks instead of 5, plus a 1-in-10 chance to cut two gems at once. The buff does not apply to Golem Crafting.
When does the Jeweller's Chisel poll close?+
The lock-in poll closes on 12 August 2026. Check the official OSRS polls page for current results.
How does this change fletching GP/H?+
Bolt-tip fletching GP/H could increase by 150-200% as the action speed triples. The exact rate depends on the gem type, GE prices, and buy limits.
Will gem prices increase if the poll passes?+
Gem prices are likely to increase as the demand for raw materials rises with the improved crafting speed. Monitor the GE tracker for price trends.
Sources and verification
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