The NEW Mastering Mixology Guide - BEST Methods for Fast Rewards

Storyline / Context

• The video covers the Mixology mini-game in Old School RuneScape (or a similar RPG context), emphasizing efficient potion refining and fast rewards.
• A recent update changed the scoring system—specifically the bonuses for handing in multiple potions at once—so older guides are less useful.

Core Update (What Changed)

Hand-in bonuses now make “batching” more important:

• Hand in 2 potions: +20% more points
• Hand in 3 potions: +40% more points

This bonus structure alters which strategies are optimal, and the video claims previously “best” methods are now largely outdated.

Gameplay Flow (How the Mini-game Is Played)

1. Use the Refiner to create the required paste (using herbs / unfinished potion inputs).
2. Use the Hopper (deposit/store) to prepare for potion-making.
3. In the crafting interface, complete the required potion set for the order you receive.
4. Turn in orders to earn points.
5. Collect digweeds that spawn in the corner during/after completions, then add them to Mix-a-Lot potions for extra points.

Key Tools / QoL Mentioned

• Download and use the “Mastering Mixology” plugin, which:
  • Shows which elements are needed per potion
  • Automatically expands recipe acronyms
  • Highlights the correct table based on your inventory
  • Includes progress-speed tricks (see below)

Speed-Up / Micro-Optimization Tips

While waiting for progress indicators:

• For some actions: wait for 5 pumps, then click
• For others: use the plugin to wait until it turns green and follow the correct interaction
• One method mentioned: spam click to speed up

Additional “bug-like” trick (may be temporary or patched):

• Click twice quickly (roughly one tick apart) to speed up the rest of the progress

Golden Rules (Applies to All Methods Shown)

• If Mix-a-Lot appears in your order:
  • Make all three potions, even if you would normally skip some.
  • The video describes Mix-a-Lot as giving far more points, and the 3-potion hand-in bonus stacks with it.
• Whenever digweeds spawn:
  • Always grab them and add them to Mix-a-Lot to increase points further.

Best Methods (and Strategy Differences)

Method 1 (Simple, High Frequency)

• Make every potion in the order except the AAA potion.
• If you’re unsure what goes where:
  • The video demonstrates selecting only the non-AAA potions and turning those in.

Tradeoffs

• Pros: simple; strong points overall
• Cons: less control over the Mox vs. Li point balance (more “balanced distribution” rather than optimized toward higher Li); can leave you with “too much” of certain components compared to later methods.

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Method 2 (Slightly Better Balance / More Orders per Hour)

Based on Method 1, with extra exclusions:

• Do not make AAA
• If both Triple M and AAA appear:
  • Follow priority rules so you can avoid one
  • The video highlights making Triple M over AAA when both show up—while still following the Mix-a-Lot rule.

Tradeoffs

• Pros:
  • You complete more orders per hour (because you make fewer potion types per order)
  • Can improve overall efficiency and increase chances for digweed bonuses
  • Removes certain lower-value potion choices (single-element and low-value patterns)
• Cons:
  • Less consistent 2- or 3-potion hand-ins, which reduces boosted points
  • Slightly worse point distribution versus Method 3

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Method 3 (“Best Method / Cream of the Crop”)

Core idea:

• Don’t rely on a fixed “always skip X” rule.
• Instead, read the order’s letters (the top-left 9-letter pattern) and count Ls, Ms, and As to decide what to make.

Soft Rule A — prioritize Ls / multi-potions / sometimes allow AAA

• Generally avoid AAA, but:
  • Make AAA when it’s paired with two strong multi-potions that contain lots of Ls
  • The boosted Li-over-time can outweigh the extra auga cost

Soft Rule B — when A is heavy, reduce potion count

• If the order has a lot of A’s (5+ A’s):
  • Make only one potion (typically the middle one or the one that best fits your desired L/M distribution)
• If A is moderate and the other parts are strong multi-potions:
  • You may still make 2 or 3 potions

Method execution (practical logic shown)

• Orders are assessed by composition:
  • More L-heavy orders and multi-potions tend to be worth the boosted points
• The video provides examples where:
  • AAA is sometimes worth it
  • AAA is skipped when the L quantity is too low
• Claimed outcome:
  • This approach targets consistently strong Li gains (with examples including 70+ point turn-ins and very high “best feeling” orders)

Reward / Time Expectations (From the Video’s Estimates)

Target completion times (claiming under 15 hours total):

• Goggles: ~2 hours
• Pouch: ~3 hours
• Amulet: ~1.5 hours
• Storage: under 4 hours
• Chugging barrel: ~3–4 hours (noted as part of the total)
• Outfit: just over 2 hours

Total claim: under 15 hours

Aldoran / currency rate mentioned:

• About 55 per hour
• If you get goggles + amulet, up to 48 (wording implies the same currency-rate context)

Gamers / Sources Featured

• JAGX is credited as making the update mentioned in the video.
• No other named gamers/creators/sources are explicitly featured in the provided subtitles.