Basalt vs Marlin scales
Values updated ·Which is worth more: Basalt or Marlin scales?
A straight Basalt for Marlin scales swap is a fair trade right now — the values are within 5%.
Is Basalt better than Marlin scales in Old School RuneScape?
A straight Basalt for Marlin scales trade rates as fair right now: at 1159 gp against 1145 gp, the two are within the 5% band the calculator treats as even in Old School RuneScape.
On demand, Basalt rates 7/10 and Marlin scales rates 8/10 in the Old School RuneScape community — a slight edge to Marlin scales when it comes to finding your next trade partner.
Basalt has held steady this week; marlin scales has held steady this week. The 30-day picture (0% vs 0%) suggests neither item has a lasting momentum edge.
Both are Members miscs, so this is a like-for-like OSRS trade — the decision comes down to value, demand and momentum rather than rarity tiers.
Trade FAQ
Is Basalt better than Marlin scales in Old School RuneScape?
Neither has a clear edge on value — Basalt (1159 gp) and Marlin scales (1145 gp) are within 5% of each other. Demand is 7/10 for Basalt and 8/10 for Marlin scales, so Marlin scales is the slightly easier item to re-trade.
Is Basalt worth Marlin scales in Old School RuneScape?
Yes — Basalt (1159 gp) and Marlin scales (1145 gp) are within 5% of each other, so a one-for-one trade is considered fair.
What is Basalt worth in Old School RuneScape?
Basalt currently trades around 1159 gp with community demand of 7/10.
What is Marlin scales worth in Old School RuneScape?
Marlin scales currently trades around 1145 gp with community demand of 8/10.