Ranching is a gathering skill in Melvor Idle 2 with 20 actions in the database. In the demo build, the skill features 7 playable actions out of 20 total actions in the database. The demo caps character progression at level 60. You can calculate animal production timers and yields on our interactive ranching calculator.
Skill Overview
Additional ranching actions remain demo locked in this build, including Mealworm, Wolf, Caribou, and Green Dragon. Across the demo build, skill progression is limited to level 60 before the full release. Early Access expands ranching across 25 skills to level cap 99. You can review all required skill thresholds on our XP table.
| Level Bracket | Fastest XP Method | Est. XP Rate | Best Profit Method | Est. GP Rate | Calculator Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levels 1 – 10 | Sheep | 34 XP/h | Chicken | 21 GP/h | Train 1 → 10 |
| Levels 11 – 20 | Cow | 37 XP/h | Cow | 24 GP/h | Train 11 → 20 |
| Levels 21 – 35 | Pig | 40 XP/h | Cow | 24 GP/h | Train 21 → 35 |
| Levels 36 – 50 | Pig | 40 XP/h | Cow | 24 GP/h | Train 36 → 50 |
| Levels 51 – 60 | Elk | 52 XP/h | Elk | 101 GP/h | Train 51 → 60 |
Training Strategy
Sheep consume Apple treats and produce Wool, Raw Meat, and Fertiliser. Chicken consume Grain and Corn treats, producing Egg, Feathers, Raw Chicken, and Fertiliser.
Cow consume Snape Grass and Pumpkin treats, producing Milk, Cowhide, Raw Beef, and Fertiliser. Bee consume Ambervine Leaf, Sunflower, Marigold Flower, and Rosemary Flower, producing Honey and Beeswax. Pig consume Grain and Lobster treats, producing Raw Meat and Fertiliser.
Silkworm consume Ambervine Leaf and Spikemoss Leaf treats, producing Silk. Elk produce Elk Hide, Elk Antler, Raw Meat, and Fertiliser without requiring feed treats. Players can evaluate trade values for animal harvests on our dedicated money making guide.
| Action | Level | XP | Time | XP / h | GP / h | Products & Inputs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sheep | 1 | 34 | — | — | — | |
Chicken | 5 | 31 | — | — | — | |
Cow | 15 | 37 | — | — | — | |
Bee | 25 | 6 | — | — | — | |
Pig | 35 | 40 | — | — | — | |
Silkworm | 45 | 8 | — | — | — | |
Elk | 55 | 52 | — | — | — |
Item Uses
The Wool item sells for 3 GP per unit. The Feathers item sells for 4 GP per unit. The Raw Chicken item sells for 2 GP per unit. The Cowhide item sells for 8 GP per unit. The Silk item sells for 2 GP per unit. The Elk Hide item sells for 48 GP per unit. The Elk Antler item sells for 48 GP per unit. The Egg item sells for 1 GP per unit. The Milk item sells for 1 GP per unit. The Raw Beef item sells for 1 GP per unit. The Raw Meat item sells for 1 GP per unit. The Honey item sells for 1 GP per unit. The Beeswax item sells for 1 GP per unit. The Fertiliser item sells for 1 GP per unit.
In crafting, Wool is used to craft Climbing Rope at level 12 Crafting with 2 Wool. Wool is also used to craft Rope at level 23 Crafting with 2 Wool. In runecrafting, Wool is used to craft Basic Wizard Hat at level 1 Runecrafting with 1 Wool. In runecrafting, Wool is used to craft Basic Wizard Boots at level 3 Runecrafting with 1 Wool. In runecrafting, Wool is used to craft Basic Wizard Bottoms at level 5 Runecrafting with 1 Wool. Wool is also used to craft Basic Wizard Robes at level 7 Runecrafting with 1 Wool. In runecrafting, Wool is used to craft Adept Wizard Hat at level 10 Runecrafting with 2 Wool. In runecrafting, Wool is used to craft Adept Wizard Boots at level 13 Runecrafting with 2 Wool. In runecrafting, Wool is used to craft Adept Wizard Bottoms at level 16 Runecrafting with 2 Wool. In runecrafting, Wool is used to craft Adept Wizard Robes at level 19 Runecrafting with 2 Wool.
In crafting, Cowhide is used to craft Leather at level 1 Crafting with 1 Cowhide. In crafting, Cowhide is used to craft Green Dragonhide Leather at level 54 Crafting with 1 Cowhide. In crafting, Cowhide is used to craft Elk Leather at level 55 Crafting with 1 Cowhide. In fletching, Feathers is used to craft Headless Arrows at level 1 Fletching with 1 Feathers. In crafting, Feathers is used to craft Basic Small Bird Catcher at level 10 Crafting with 4 Feathers. In beastcrafting, Feathers is used to craft Thornback Camo Body at level 28 Beastcrafting with 6 Feathers. In beastcrafting, Feathers is used to craft Snakeskin Farm Gloves at level 30 Beastcrafting with 10 Feathers.
In cooking, Egg is used to craft Cake Base at level 23 Cooking with 2 Egg. Egg is also used to craft Sweet Dough at level 36 Cooking with 1 Egg. In cooking, Milk is used to craft Cheese at level 1 Cooking with 1 Milk. Milk is also used to craft Bread at level 5 Cooking with 1 Milk. In cooking, Milk is used to prepare Cake Base at level 23 Cooking with 2 Milk. In cooking, Milk is used to prepare Sweet Dough at level 36 Cooking with 1 Milk.
In cooking, Raw Chicken is used to cook Chicken at level 15 Cooking with 1 Raw Chicken. Raw Chicken is also used to prepare Chicken Sandwich at level 20 Cooking with 1 Raw Chicken. In cooking, Raw Beef is used to cook Beef at level 10 Cooking with 1 Raw Beef. Raw Beef is also used to prepare Beef Sandwich at level 15 Cooking with 1 Raw Beef.
In cooking, Honey is used to prepare Banana Pancake at level 36 Cooking with 1 Honey. Honey is also used to prepare Apple Pancake at level 51 Cooking with 1 Honey. In cooking, Honey is used to prepare Honey Bark Bait at level 21 Cooking with 2 Honey. In runecrafting, Silk is used to craft Dust Wizard Hat at level 45 Runecrafting with 2 Silk. In runecrafting, Silk is used to craft Dust Wizard Boots at level 47 Runecrafting with 2 Silk. In runecrafting, Silk is used to craft Dust Wizard Bottoms at level 49 Runecrafting with 3 Silk. In runecrafting, Silk is used to craft Dust Wizard Robes at level 52 Runecrafting with 4 Silk. Silk is also used to craft Steam Wizard Hat at level 47 Runecrafting with 2 Silk.
In crafting, Elk Hide is used to craft Elk Leather at level 55 Crafting with 2 Elk Hide. In beastcrafting, Elk Antler is used to craft Elk Antler Helmet at level 43 Beastcrafting with 2 Elk Antler. Elk Antler is also used to craft Elk Antler Chisel at level 44 Beastcrafting with 1 Elk Antler. In beastcrafting, Elk Antler is used to craft Elk Antler Carver at level 45 Beastcrafting with 1 Elk Antler. Consult our items database to look up dropped item values and equipment bonuses. Players can also review our beginners guide to coordinate pasture cycles with active gathering.
Shop Upgrades
The +20 Bank Slots upgrade costs 5000 GP and requires level 20 Ranching. The +25 Bank Slots upgrade costs 25000 GP and requires level 50 Ranching. The +30 Bank Slots upgrade is marked as demo locked.
Sturdy Enclosures I costs 50000 GP and requires level 25 Ranching. Sturdy Enclosures II costs 450000 GP and requires level 55 Ranching. Sturdy Enclosures III is marked as demo locked. Purchasing Greener Fields I costs 120000 GP and requires level 33 Ranching and level 33 Farming. Greener Fields II is marked as demo locked.
Feed supplies can be purchased directly from the general store. Grain Starter Pack costs 1000 GP and provides 5000 Grain to feed animals in ranching. Sunflower Bundle costs 1 Sunflower Seed and requires level 30 Ranching. Marigold Flower Bundle costs 1 Marigold Seed and requires level 30 Ranching. Rosemary Flower Bundle costs 1 Rosemary Seed and requires level 30 Ranching. Purchasing Bee Free costs 100 Honey and 100 Beeswax and requires level 30 Ranching. Browse all ranching equipment and handling upgrades on our interactive shop database page.
Sources
- Steam Store & Developer Announcements (App 3218350 & Demo 5373510)
- Melvor Idle 2 Demo Game Files (Build 26316041)
- Melvor2 Extracted Combat & Experience Oracles
