OSRS run energy guide: quest completion restores energy (Aug 2026 update) + energy management tips

New QoL: quest completion restores run energy (August 2026)

The August 19, 2026 Summer Sweep Up – Hunter & Skilling update added a significant quality-of-life change: completing a quest now fully restores your run energy. This means every time you finish a quest, your run energy is replenished to 100%, regardless of how depleted it was before.

This is particularly impactful for early-game accounts and Ironmen. When chaining the early optimal quest order (Waterfall Quest → The Knight's Sword → Tree Gnome Village → Fight Arena → The Grand Tree), you can maintain full run energy between quests without needing stamina potions or waiting for regeneration. This significantly speeds up the early-game questing experience.

For high-level players completing grandmaster quests or farming quests for rewards, the QoL saves time on travel between quest steps. While it does not affect the energy drain during quests, the post-quest refill means you can immediately move to your next destination without downtime.

How run energy works in OSRS (2026 formulas)

Run energy in OSRS is governed by two formulas: the drain rate (how fast energy depletes while running) and the regeneration rate (how fast it recovers while walking or standing still). Both formulas were updated in the January 2025 run energy rework.

The drain formula is: `(60 + (67 × Weight / 64)) × (1 - Agility/300)`. At 1 Agility, drain is approximately 98% of base; at 99 Agility, drain is reduced by 33%. This means higher Agility directly reduces run energy consumption.

The regeneration formula is: `(Agility/10) + 15` per minute. At 1 Agility, this is 15.1 per minute. At 99 Agility, this is 24.9 per minute. The regeneration rate is flat — it does not depend on weight or movement.

The January 2025 rework made low-Agility accounts significantly more viable. Before the rework, the regeneration formula was `(Agility/6) + 8`, which gave much slower regen at low levels. The change was a major improvement for new players and Ironmen.

Graceful outfit, stamina potions, and Ring of Endurance

The graceful outfit is the single most important unlock for run energy management. Each piece reduces weight and provides a set bonus: the full set reduces run energy drain by 30% and increases regeneration by 30%. It is obtained from the Rogues' Den agility arena by trading marks of grace.

Graceful pieces can be bought individually, but the full set bonus only applies when wearing all 6 pieces (hood, top, legs, gloves, boots, cape). The marks of grace required vary by course: Canifis (40-60 Agility) and Seers' Village (60+ Agility) are the most efficient courses for marks.

Stamina potions reduce run energy drain by 70% for 2 minutes. They are crafted from 3 amylase crystals + a super energy potion, requiring 77 Herblore. The extended stamina potion lasts 4 minutes (40% restoration + 70% drain reduction). The Ring of Endurance (charged) adds an additional 15% drain reduction, stacking multiplicatively with stamina potions and graceful.

For the best results, combine all three: graceful outfit + stamina potion + charged Ring of Endurance = maximum run efficiency. This setup is essential for long skilling trips, quests with extensive travel, and bossing where movement speed matters.

Run energy management tips for every account stage

Early game (1-40 Agility): Prioritize easy quests (they now restore energy on completion!). Train at the Gnome Stronghold course to 10 Agility, then move to the Draynor Village course. Complete the quests that require minimal travel first.

Mid game (40-70 Agility): Grind the graceful outfit at Canifis (40-60) and Seers' Village (60-70). Start using stamina potions if you have the Herblore level. The Hallowed Sepulchre (52+ Agility) provides excellent XP and the Ring of Endurance.

Late game (70-99 Agility): Use the Sepulchre at 72+ (floor 4) and 82+ (floor 5) for best XP. The Ring of Endurance becomes available from Sepulchre grand coffins. Combine graceful + stamina potions + RoE for maximum efficiency. At 99 Agility, run energy drain is 33% slower than level 1.