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Sacred oil

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Sacred oil(1)
Released18 October 2004 (Update)
MembersYes
Quest itemNo
Properties
TradeableYes
EquipableNo
StackableNo
NoteableYes
OptionsEmpty, Drop
Examine1 dose of sacred Oil.
Values
Value60 coins
High alch36 coins
Low alch24 coins
Weight0.02 kg
Grand Exchange
Exchange706 coins (info)
Buy limit2,000
Daily volume15
View real-time prices
Advanced data
Item ID3436
LinkMOID

Sacred oil is a vial of blessed olive oil that is used to make pyre logs. It is obtained from the Shades of Mort'ton minigame, by using vials of olive oil on the fire altar, once the temple has been fully repaired and the altar lit. Converting olive oil to sacred oil costs sanctity points, which are gained by repairing the temple's walls or by killing the loar shades that attack the temple. Each dose of olive oil costs about 0.9% sanctity to convert; a 4-dose vial of olive oil will cost about 3.6% sanctity to convert into sacred oil. Additionally, players must have at least 10% sanctity in order to convert olive oil into sacred oil.

Sacred oil's sole use is to create pyre logs, which may be used to cremate the remains of various shades. Pyre logs are made by adding sacred oil to logs, which grants 5 Firemaking experience per dose of oil used on the log. Different logs require different amounts of sacred oil, with low-end logs requiring 2 doses, mid-tier logs requiring 3 doses, and high-end logs requiring 4 doses.

Note: Players who haven't completed the Shades of Mort'ton quest will not be able to use sacred oil to create pyre logs. Attempting to do so gives the message This sacred oil doesn't seem fresh. You should make your own.

Cremating shade remains in Mort'ton is necessary to obtain various keys that allow access to the Shade Catacombs and the reward chests within. In both cases, Firemaking and Prayer experience are gained in the process.

Creation

Requirements
SkillLevelXP
Herblore Herblore10
Quest points Shades of Mort'ton
Minigames 10% sanctity in the Shades of Mort'ton minigame
Members
Ticks1 (0.6s)
ToolsNoneFacilitiesFire altar (Flamtaer)
Materials
ItemQuantityCost
Olive oil(1)120
Total cost20
Sacred oil(1)1706
Profit686
Profit after GE Tax672
Requirements
SkillLevelXP
Herblore Herblore10
Quest points Shades of Mort'ton
Minigames 10% sanctity in the Shades of Mort'ton minigame
Members
Ticks1 (0.6s)
ToolsNoneFacilitiesFire altar (Flamtaer)
Materials
ItemQuantityCost
Olive oil(2)133
Total cost33
Sacred oil(2)11,416
Profit1,383
Profit after GE Tax1,355
Requirements
SkillLevelXP
Herblore Herblore10
Quest points Shades of Mort'ton
Minigames 10% sanctity in the Shades of Mort'ton minigame
Members
Ticks1 (0.6s)
ToolsNoneFacilitiesFire altar (Flamtaer)
Materials
ItemQuantityCost
Olive oil(3)154
Total cost54
Sacred oil(3)12,772
Profit2,718
Profit after GE Tax2,663
Requirements
SkillLevelXP
Herblore Herblore10
Quest points Shades of Mort'ton
Minigames 10% sanctity in the Shades of Mort'ton minigame
Members
Ticks1 (0.6s)
ToolsNoneFacilitiesFire altar (Flamtaer)
Materials
ItemQuantityCost
Olive oil(4)156
Total cost56
Sacred oil(4)13,098
Profit3,042
Profit after GE Tax2,981

Money making

The following money making guide is available for Sacred oil:

MethodHourly profitSkills
Making sacred oil1,147,232
  • Crafting 20+
  • Combat level 81+ recommended

Products

Creating pyre logs makes use of a "Make-X" menu and processing queue. While processing, an item is created every 4 game ticks.

ItemMembersSkillsXPMaterials
Arctic pyre logs
Members
  • Firemaking 1
  • Firemaking 10
Camphor pyre logs
Members
  • Firemaking 1
  • Firemaking 20
  • 1 × Camphor logs
  • 1 × Sacred oil(4)
Ironwood pyre logs
Members
  • Firemaking 1
  • Firemaking 20
  • 1 × Ironwood logs
  • 1 × Sacred oil(4)
Magic pyre logs
Members
  • Firemaking 1
  • Firemaking 20
Mahogany pyre logs
Members
  • Firemaking 1
  • Firemaking 15
  • 1 × Mahogany logs
  • 1 × Sacred oil(3)
Maple pyre logs
Members
  • Firemaking 1
  • Firemaking 15
Oak pyre logs
Members
  • Firemaking 1
  • Firemaking 10
Pyre logs
Members
  • Firemaking 1
  • Firemaking 10
  • 1 × Logs
  • 1 × Sacred oil(2)
Redwood pyre logs
Members
  • Firemaking 1
  • Firemaking 20
  • 1 × Redwood logs
  • 1 × Sacred oil(4)
Rosewood pyre logs
Members
  • Firemaking 1
  • Firemaking 20
  • 1 × Rosewood logs
  • 1 × Sacred oil(4)
Teak pyre logs
Members
  • Firemaking 1
  • Firemaking 15
  • 1 × Teak logs
  • 1 × Sacred oil(3)
Willow pyre logs
Members
  • Firemaking 1
  • Firemaking 15
Yew pyre logs
Members
  • Firemaking 1
  • Firemaking 20

Price per dose

Item GE price
per potion
GE price
per dose
GE volume
Sacred oil(1) 706 706 15
Sacred oil(2) 1,416 708 32
Sacred oil(3) 2,772 924 5
Sacred oil(4) 3,098 775 25,516

Changes

Date Changes
31 July 2024
(Update)

Adjusted the Firemaking XP of making Pyre Logs to be a flat 5 XP per dose of Sacred Oil consumed, instead of a variable rate based on how many doses are in the vial.

Previously, experience gained was based on the number of doses in the vial prior to usage. This still used the same number of oil doses, but provided different amounts of experience. 2-dose oil provided 10 experience, 3-dose oil provided 12 experience, and 4-dose oil provided 16 experience.

Additionally, a 'make-all' menu will now appear when using sacred oil to make pyre logs.

15 April 2016
(Update)

Half full potions could now be turned into bank placeholders.

26 April –
6 June 2005

The item's examine was changed from "n doses of sacred oil"[sic] to "n doses of sacred oil."

7 – 14 March 2005

An "Empty" option was added.

Sources & credits

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