OSRS Sailing Boost Guide | All Sailing Level Buffs

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Here is a clean breakdown of every Sailing boost so you know exactly which drinks and items help your boat perform better on the water.

Sailing Boosts and How They Work

Sailing has several boosts that raise your level or improve the way your boat performs. Some boosts are drinks, some come from the Keg facility, and others come from items you already know. You activate each one by drinking it or by using the Keg while aboard your ship.

Full Sailing Boost List

Spicy Stew

Spicy stew with yellow spice gives a random boost between 0 and 5. It can raise any skill except Hitpoints, so you can use it to push into higher Sailing upgrades if you get lucky with the roll. Not reliable at all.

Horizon’s Lure

This drink gives a +4 visible Sailing boost. It drops your Thieving by 2. When stored in a Keg, it also increases all Sailing XP gained by 2.5 percent. This is one of the best early buffs because it helps with leveling speed.

Whirlpool Surprise

This drink gives a +3 visible Sailing boost. It raises Cooking by 2 and lowers Agility by 2. When used in a Keg, it gives your crew a minimum of 2 Deckhandiness and 2 Helmsmanship. This helps your crew operate facilities better during long routes.

Trawler’s Trust

This drink gives a +2 visible Sailing boost and raises Fishing by 2. When stored in a Keg, it gives a 5 percent chance to catch an extra fish during deep sea trawling. This is helpful if you want hybrid XP or more food.

Kraken Ink Stout

This drink gives a +1 visible Sailing boost and raises Magic by 2. When used in a Keg, it increases your chance to roll an ocean encounter by 4 percent. This speeds up random XP spikes and loot moments.

Perildance Bitter

This drink gives a +1 visible Sailing boost. It also raises Ranged and Strength by 2 and lowers Magic by 2. When placed in a Keg, it increases your cannon max hit by one. This is great for bounty tasks and sea monster fights.

Sailing Cape

The Sailing cape gives a +1 visible boost when you activate the cape effect. This works like other skill capes and is helpful for quick unlocks.

Extra Notes for Boosting

Keg Facility Tips

• Build a Keg on your ship for group buffs

• Store multiple drink types for mixed bonuses

• You cannot stack the same drink twice

• Keg drinks refresh each time you fill a glass

Best Uses for Sailing Boosts

• Unlocking higher charting tasks

• Reaching tight level requirements

• Improving crew performance

• Boosting cannon damage

• Speeding up XP per hour

Final Blurb

Sailing boosts help you level faster and keep your ship running stronger during long trips. Test different drinks in your Keg to see which ones match your goals. Each buff adds a small edge that adds up across the whole ocean.

FAQ

What is the best Sailing drink for XP

Horizon’s Lure boosts all Sailing XP gained by 2.5 percent when used in a Keg.

Do Sailing boosts stack

You can stack different drinks but not the same drink twice.

Is the Sailing cape boost useful

Yes it gives a quick +1 and works for upgrade unlocks.

Do drinks work off the boat

Most effects only apply while you are onboard your ship.

Can spicy stew boost Sailing

Yes yellow spice can give up to +5 Sailing if you hit a high roll.

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