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			== Gridmaster seasonal XP ==
			[[Gridmaster]] uses its own seasonal XP multiplier on World 2. It starts at '''5×''' and rises by 2× for each of five task or line upgrades, up to '''15×'''. Earned upgrades activate immediately. The seasonal multiplier replaces the ordinary difficulty, donor, event, equipment and temporary XP bonus stack.

			Board lamps use the earned multiplier at the moment they are claimed. See [[Gridmaster rates]] for all five upgrades and examples, and [[Gridmaster skilling relics]] for activity-specific XP effects and permanent skill links.

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Compare the 3×, 10×, and 25× experience rates by pace, goals, and the kind of progression you want from a semi-custom OSRS private server.

Sarim offers three selectable XP rates: 25× for a faster route, 10× for a middle pace, and 3× for players who want each milestone to carry more weight.

<blockquote>'''The rate is only part of the progression model.''' Sarim uses variable drop rates influenced by factors including your selected XP rate and account progression. It does not use one flat server-wide drop multiplier.</blockquote>


== The three rates at a glance ==


=== 25×: reach build decisions sooner ===

Choose 25× if you want less time between early skill milestones and the systems that define a Sarim build. It is the clearest fit for players who enjoy testing equipment perks, changing direction, and reaching encounter preparation sooner.

Faster experience does not remove the need to plan upgrades, resources, or account choices. It changes the time spent reaching skill requirements; it does not make every progression layer the same.


=== 10×: keep momentum without rushing every milestone ===

Choose 10× if you want visible progress in a normal session while preserving more of the pacing between goals. This middle option suits players who want to explore Sarim's systems without making early levels either the main event or a brief formality.

If you are unsure, 10× is the easiest rate to evaluate against your own habits: it creates room to learn while still moving toward build-defining content at a deliberate pace.


=== 3×: make progression the long-term project ===

Choose 3× if gradual advancement is a core reason you play. Skill milestones take more investment, so unlocks and long-term plans have more time to shape the account.

This rate is best for players who enjoy the route as much as the destination. It asks for more patience before later goals, but it also gives each stage of an account more room to matter.


== How to make the choice ==

Ask yourself four practical questions before selecting a pace:

* Do I mainly want to experiment with builds, or develop one account over a longer period?
* How much progress do I expect from an average play session?
* Will I enjoy repeating early progression on another account if I want a different experience?
* Am I choosing an account mode that already adds its own restrictions or risk?

A fast rate is not automatically casual, and a slow rate is not automatically more difficult. Rate controls pace. Your account mode, build choices, resource planning, and encounters determine what you do with that pace.


== How XP and drop rates relate ==

Sarim's published model says that drop rates vary with factors including selected XP rate and account progression. Because no single universal multiplier describes every account, this guide does not present an invented formula or promise a particular item frequency.

The useful takeaway is that XP rate should be chosen as a complete progression preference, not merely as a race to maximum levels. Consult the current in-game selection information and official updates whenever exact values or balancing rules matter.

[[File:Sarim-guide-dropsimulator-poster.webp|thumb|[https://sarimps.com/assets/images/dropsimulator-optimized.mp4 Watch video: Sarim in-game drop simulator preview]. The in-game drop simulator with a 1,000-kill sample selected; use current in-game information when evaluating exact rates.]]


== Consider the account mode too ==

Normal, Ironman, Hardcore Ironman, Ultimate Ironman, and Group Ironman are available. A self-sufficient or risk-based mode can change the feel of a rate because acquiring supplies and upgrades remains part of the grind even when experience comes quickly.

Read the [[Account modes|Sarim account modes guide]] before treating rate and mode as separate decisions.


== Quick answers ==


=== What XP rates does Sarim offer? ===

Sarim currently lists 25×, 10×, and 3× as its selectable experience rates.


=== Which rate is best for a new player? ===

There is no universal best rate. Choose 25× for faster access to later systems, 10× for a middle pace, or 3× for a slower, longer progression.


=== Does XP rate affect drops? ===

Sarim uses variable drop rates influenced by factors including selected XP rate and account progression rather than one flat server-wide multiplier.


=== Will Sarim reset my progress? ===

No. Sarim publishes a no-reset policy for player progression.

== Source ==

Adapted from [https://sarimps.com/guide/xp-rates/ Which Sarim XP rate should you choose?] on the Sarim website. Published 2026-08-24; Updated 2026-09-09.

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