What is the best money-making Slayer task in OSRS?

The best money-making Slayer tasks in 2026 are: Cerberus (2.5-4M GP/hr, 91 Slayer), Abyssal Demons (1.5-2.5M GP/hr, 85 Slayer), Grotesque Guardians (1.5-2M GP/hr, 75 Slayer), and Hydra (2-4M GP/hr, 95 Slayer). All drop extremely valuable items consistently.

What level should I start Slayer in OSRS?

You can start Slayer at level 1 with no combat requirements. However, Slayer becomes significantly more rewarding and efficient after reaching 70+ combat stats. Start with Turael or Mazchna as your Slayer master and switch to Vannaka, then Chaeldar, then Duradel or Konar as your combat stats grow.

OSRS Slayer Guide 2026: Complete A–Z Walkthrough for Every Level

Q: What is the best Slayer master in OSRS?

Duradel is considered the best Slayer master for most players once combat stats reach 100+. He assigns the highest-value tasks and provides the most Slayer XP per hour. Konar is excellent for Slayer points and drops the Brimstone Key.

Q: What tasks should I block in OSRS Slayer?

The best tasks to block vary by playstyle, but common blocks include: Turoth/Kurask (low value, awkward location), Dagannoths (unless farming DK rings), Kalphites (slow and tedious), and Hellhounds (low profit). Keep your blocks for tasks that waste the most time relative to their GP and XP return.

Q: How many Slayer points does it take to unlock the Slayer Helm?

The Slayer Helm requires 400 Slayer points to unlock the ability to combine its components. It also requires 55 Slayer and completion of the Black Mask prerequisite. The Slayer Helm (i) imbue at the Nightmare Zone costs 1.25M NMZ points.

Q: Should I use a cannon on Slayer tasks?

Yes — using a Dwarf Multicannon on multi-combat Slayer tasks significantly increases kill speed and XP per hour, though it costs gold (cannonballs). The best tasks to cannon include: Dagannoths, Nechryaels, Lizardmen, Kalphites, and any task in a multi-combat Slayer dungeon. Never cannon tasks where the Slayer Helm bonus applies to single-target accuracy.

Slayer is the most important skill in Old School RuneScape. It is the only skill in the game that simultaneously trains your combat stats, unlocks new monsters to fight, generates consistent high-value loot, and provides access to some of the best gear in the game. Every serious OSRS player — Main or Ironman — treats Slayer as a cornerstone of their progression.

The challenge for new and intermediate players is that Slayer has hundreds of moving parts: seven masters with different task pools, a complex points system, dozens of individual task weights, a block list to manage, profitable and wasteful tasks to distinguish between, and gear unlocks that are gated behind points farming. This guide covers everything — from your very first task to efficient 99 Slayer with a maxed-out GP/hr setup.

Whether you want to know which Slayer master to use at your level, what tasks to block, which monsters make the most GP, or how to use RuneHeaven's Slayer services to skip the early grind entirely — this is the only guide you need.

SECTION 01What Is the Slayer Skill?

Slayer is a members-only skill introduced in 2003 that allows players to kill specific monsters assigned by Slayer masters. You cannot train Slayer by killing monsters freely — you must be on-task for a specific creature to receive Slayer XP from it. This restriction is intentional: it forces players to fight a wide variety of monsters rather than camping one enemy indefinitely.

Slayer works like this: visit a Slayer master, receive a task (e.g. "Kill 150 Abyssal Demons"), travel to the appropriate location, kill the assigned monsters until the task is complete, return to the Slayer master for your next task. Each completion awards Slayer XP and Slayer Points — a currency used to unlock permanent upgrades, purchase usable items, and block tasks you never want to do.

📊Key Slayer Facts

Fact	Detail
Members Only	Yes — F2P cannot train Slayer
Level Range	1–99 (XP continues beyond 99)
Number of Masters	7 (Turael, Spria, Mazchna, Vannaka, Chaeldar, Konar, Nieve/Steve, Duradel)
Max Block Slots	6 (unlocked progressively via points)
Max Prefer Slots	Preference tasks receive +20% weighting
XP for 99 Slayer	13,034,431 XP
Average Hours to 99	300–500 hours depending on methods
Best GP per Hour	Up to 10M+ GP/hr (Cerberus, ToA-adjacent tasks)

SECTION 02Why Slayer Is the Best Skill in OSRS

Players who are new to OSRS sometimes ask whether Slayer is worth training or whether they should focus on combat stats directly. The answer is unambiguous: Slayer is not just worth training — it is the most efficient way to train everything simultaneously.

Slayer trains combat passively: Every Slayer task is a combat encounter. Your Attack, Strength, Defence, Ranged, Magic, Hitpoints, and Prayer all gain XP on every task simultaneously with your Slayer XP. You are never training one skill at the expense of another.
Slayer unlocks the best items in the game: The Abyssal Whip (best-in-slot melee weapon for many years), Trident of the Seas, Occult Necklace, Cerberus Crystals (Primordial, Pegasian, Eternal Boots), the Kraken Tentacle, the Abyssal Dagger, the Hydra's Claw — these are all Slayer drops. You cannot obtain them any other way.
Slayer is the best consistent money maker: High-level Slayer tasks like Cerberus (2.5–4M GP/hr), Hydra (2–4M GP/hr), and Abyssal Demons (1.5–2.5M GP/hr) are among the most profitable consistent activities in the entire game. Unlike bosses, Slayer tasks are relatively forgiving and do not require perfect mechanics knowledge.
Slayer unlocks combat areas: Some of the best monsters in the game — Grotesque Guardians (Slayer 75), Abyssal Sire (Slayer 85), Kraken (Slayer 87), Cerberus (Slayer 91), Alchemical Hydra (Slayer 95) — are locked behind Slayer level requirements. Higher Slayer = more content.
Slayer provides the Slayer Helm: The Slayer Helm (and its imbued version) provides a 16.67% accuracy and damage bonus against your current Slayer task when worn. This is an enormous DPS boost that applies to every combat style, making every Slayer task more efficient than fighting the same monsters off-task.

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The bottom line: If you are an OSRS Main and you are not training Slayer, you are leaving enormous amounts of XP, GP, and content access on the table. Start Slayer as soon as you have members and make it your primary combat training method from that point forward.

SECTION 03How the Slayer System Works

🎯Task Weighting

Each Slayer master has a pool of tasks they can assign, and each task has a weight — a number that determines how often it appears. Higher-weight tasks are assigned more frequently. For example, if a master has five tasks with weights 8, 8, 7, 5, and 2, the total weight is 30. The first task has an 8/30 (26.7%) chance of being assigned.

Understanding weights is critical for building an effective block and skip strategy. You want to block high-weight tasks you dislike and hope to favour high-weight tasks you enjoy.

💰Slayer Points

Every completed Slayer task awards points based on the master used — higher-tier masters give more points. You receive bonus points for completing tasks in streaks (every 10th, 50th, 100th, 250th, and 1000th task in a row without skipping gives a substantial bonus).

Streak Milestone	Point Multiplier	Example (Duradel)
Every task	×1 (base)	15 pts
Every 10th task	×5	75 pts
Every 50th task	×15	225 pts
Every 100th task	×25	375 pts
Every 250th task	×35	525 pts
Every 1,000th task	×50	750 pts

Never skip a streak task — skipping resets your streak counter to zero and wastes the multiplied points you would have earned on the next milestone.

🚫Blocking and Skipping

You have two ways to avoid undesirable tasks. Blocking permanently removes a task from your pool (costs 100 points, up to 6 slots). Skipping assigns you a new random task (costs 30 points). Block high-weight tasks you despise; skip mid-weight tasks occasionally. Never skip your streak task.

🔥Extending Tasks

Many tasks can be extended (larger kill count per assignment) by spending points. Extended tasks mean fewer trips to the Slayer master and more time killing efficiently. Always extend your best and most profitable tasks.

SECTION 04All 7 Slayer Masters: Which One Should You Use?

The Slayer master you choose determines which tasks you can receive, how many points you earn, and how much Slayer XP per hour you gain. Here is the complete breakdown of every master.

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Turael / Spria — Burthorpe / Draynor Village

No ReqStarterStreak Reset Only

0 ptsper task

Turael is the entry-level Slayer master with the easiest tasks in the game. He assigns very low-level monsters (goblins, spiders, bats) and awards zero Slayer points. The only use for Turael at higher levels is the "Turael Skipping" technique — using Turael to skip a bad task without spending your Slayer points. This resets your streak to 0, so only use it when you have many tasks until your next streak bonus and the bad task would waste more time than the reset costs.

Combat Req

None

Points Per Task

0

Best Use

Turael skipping only

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Mazchna — Canifis, Morytania

Combat 20Low Level

2 ptsper task

Mazchna is the second Slayer master, based in Canifis after you complete Priest in Peril. He assigns low-to-mid level tasks appropriate for players with 20–40 combat. Tasks include banshees, cave slimes, and shades. Useful for new members players building early Slayer levels, but should be replaced by Vannaka as soon as combat reaches 40+.

Combat Req

20

Points Per Task

2

Best Use

Level 1–50 Slayer

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Vannaka — Edgeville Dungeon

Combat 40Mid Level

4 ptsper task

Vannaka is the most accessible master with a reasonable task pool. His assignments include hill giants, green dragons, earth warriors, and other mid-level enemies. At 40 combat, switch to Vannaka from Mazchna. He is your primary master from level 50 Slayer to approximately 75 Slayer when Chaeldar becomes relevant.

Combat Req

40

Points Per Task

4

Best Use

Slayer 50–70

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Chaeldar — Zanaris (Fairy Land)

Combat 75Mid LevelLost City Quest

10 ptsper task

Chaeldar is the first master that opens up proper mid-game Slayer. She assigns valuable tasks including Abyssal Demons (85 Slayer req), Kalphites, Cave Horrors, and Dust Devils. Requires completion of Lost City quest to access Zanaris. The jump from 4 to 10 points per task makes Chaeldar excellent for building block unlocks quickly. Use her from 70 Slayer until you can access Konar or Nieve.

Combat Req

75

Points Per Task

10

Best Use

Slayer 70–85

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Konar quo Maten — Mount Karuulm

Combat 7518 pts/taskBrimstone Keys

18 ptsper task

Konar is a unique Slayer master — she assigns tasks at a specific location rather than just a monster type (e.g. "Kill Hellhounds in Karuulm Slayer Dungeon"). This adds travel restriction but her key advantage is the Brimstone Key, a reward she grants roughly 1-in-100 kills that opens a Brimstone chest worth 70,000–140,000 GP per key. She awards 18 points per task — the second highest. Excellent for point farming when used for every 10th task milestone alongside Duradel.

Combat Req

75

Points Per Task

18

Best Use

Point farming / Brimstone Keys

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Nieve / Steve — Tree Gnome Stronghold

Combat 8512 pts/taskHigh Level

12 ptsper task

Nieve (replaced by Steve after the Monkey Madness II quest) is the second-best Slayer master overall. She assigns high-value tasks including Cerberus (91 req), Abyssal Demons, Smoke Devils, Nechryaels, and Skeletal Wyverns. At 12 points per task she provides excellent point generation for a high-combat-level player. An excellent alternative to Duradel if you want slightly less risk of bad tasks in the pool.

Combat Req

85

Points Per Task

12

Best Use

85–100 combat

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Duradel — Shilo Village, Karamja

Combat 100 + Slayer 5015 pts/taskBest MasterEndgame

15 ptsper task

Duradel is the best and hardest Slayer master in OSRS. He assigns all of the highest-value Slayer tasks including Abyssal Demons, Cerberus, Hydra, Krakens, Gargoyles, and Smoke Devils. His task pool has the highest average GP/hr and XP/hr of any master. Requires 100 combat and 50 Slayer. Also requires completion of Shilo Village quest. Once you qualify, Duradel should be your primary master for 99 Slayer and beyond.

Combat Req

100 + 50 Slayer

Points Per Task

15

Best Use

Primary master from 100+ cb

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Optimal master rotation: Use Konar for every 10th task to maximise Brimstone Key income and take advantage of the 18-point streak bonus. Use Duradel for all other tasks. This combination maximises both GP/hr from Brimstone Keys and the high-value task pool that Duradel provides.

SECTION 05Best Slayer Tasks to Do (Duradel Pool)

These are the tasks you want to receive from Duradel. Do not skip these — complete them fully every time. They provide excellent GP, XP, or both.

Task	Slayer Req	GP / Hour	XP / Hour	Key Drops	Action
Cerberus	91	2.5–4M	45K	Primordial, Pegasian, Eternal Crystals	ALWAYS DO
Alchemical Hydra	95	2–4M	55K	Hydra's Claw, Hydra Leather, Hydra Tail	ALWAYS DO
Abyssal Demons	85	1.5–2.5M	55K	Abyssal Whip, Abyssal Dagger, Head	ALWAYS DO
Grotesque Guardians	75	1.5–2M	30K	Black Tourmaline Core, Granite Gloves	ALWAYS DO
Kraken	87	1–2M	25K	Kraken Tentacle, Trident of the Seas	ALWAYS DO
Gargoyles	75	800K–1.5M	35K	Granite Maul, Rune Med Helm	DO
Nechryaels	80	700K–1.2M	50K	Death Runes, Rune Equipment	DO
Smoke Devils	93	1–1.8M	45K	Occult Necklace, Dragon Chainbody	DO
Dark Beasts	90	600K–1M	40K	Dark Bow, Death Talisman	DO
Skeletal Wyverns	72	800K–1.2M	20K	Skeletal Visage, Granite Legs	DO
Spiritual Creatures (GWD)	63/68	500K–1M	30K	Dragon Boots (Warrior/Ranger/Mage)	DO
Cave Kraken	87	600K–1M	20K	Trident of the Seas (charges)	DO

SECTION 06Tasks to Block and Skip

Block slots are precious — you only have 6. Use them wisely on the highest-weight tasks that are the most time-inefficient. Here is the recommended block list for players using Duradel as their primary master.

🚫Recommended Block List (Duradel)

Task	Weight	Why Block	Action
Turoth / Kurask	7	Requires Leaf-bladed weapons — awkward, low profit, poor location	BLOCK
Kalphites	9	Slow kills, annoying Kalphite Cave, much better alternatives	BLOCK
Dagannoths	9	Low profit unless specifically farming DK rings — generally inefficient	BLOCK
Hellhounds	9	Very low GP/hr despite being common — no significant drops	BLOCK
Dust Devils	7	Low profit compared to alternatives — location inconvenient	SKIP
Iron Dragons	5	Slow kills, mediocre drops, time-inefficient versus better tasks	SKIP
Greater Demons	7	Low GP/hr — can cannon but still below average value	SKIP
Fire Giants	7	Common task, mediocre drops, can cannon but not worth extended	OPTIONAL

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Block list varies by playstyle. If you are specifically farming Dagannoth Kings for rings, do not block Dagannoths. If you use Hellhounds for Clue Scrolls, keep them. The block list above is optimised for pure GP/hr maximisation. Adjust based on your own goals and enjoyment.

SECTION 07Best Slayer Tasks to Cannon

A Dwarf Multicannon drastically increases kill speed on multi-combat tasks, though it costs gold in cannonballs (~200 GP each). The XP boost is worth the investment for most players. Here are the best cannon tasks.

Task	Location	XP Boost	Cannon?	Notes
Dagannoths	Lighthouse / Catacombs	Massive	CANNON	Best cannon task in the game — high density, multi-combat
Nechryaels	Slayer Tower (multi)	Large	CANNON	Use in the multi-combat area of the Slayer Tower basement
Lizardmen	Molch / Shayzien	Very Large	CANNON	Fastest Slayer XP when cannoned — very high density
Trolls	Mount Quidamortem	Large	CANNON	Dense spawn with cannon — high XP rate
Waterfiends	Ancient Cavern	Good	CANNON	Drops Mithril Seeds, decent loot with cannon
Greater Demons	Karuulm / Catacombs	Good	CANNON	Makes an otherwise mediocre task into a viable XP source
Abyssal Demons	Slayer Tower (multi)	Moderate	OPTIONAL	Can cannon in multi area but GP loss may not be worth it

SECTION 08Slayer Points & Essential Unlocks

Slayer points are your most valuable currency in the skill. Spend them wisely — the wrong spending order can set your progression back significantly. Here is a comprehensive unlock guide prioritised by importance.

400 pts

Slayer Helm

Combines Black Mask with multiple protective items. Provides 16.67% accuracy + damage boost on-task in all combat styles (imbued).

Must-Have First

200 pts

Bigger and Badder

Chance for Superior Slayer Encounters — stronger versions of your task monster that drop the Imbued Heart, Eternal Gem, and more.

Priority Unlock

120 pts

Block Slots (×6)

Each slot costs 100 points. Getting all 6 block slots opens is critical for task pool optimisation. Costs 600 points total.

Essential

100 pts

Ring Bling

Allows Slayer monsters to drop the Slayer Ring. Convenient teleportation to all Slayer locations — saves significant travel time.

Nice to Have

75 pts

Gargoyle Smasher

Gargoyles are automatically finished off without needing a Rock Hammer. Saves an inventory slot on every Gargoyle task.

Quality of Life

80 pts

Extend Cerberus

Increases Cerberus task size — more kills per assignment means less travel time and more efficient farming of Crystal drops.

High Priority

80 pts

Extend Abyssal Demons

More Abyssal Demon kills per task. At 85 Slayer, Abyssal Demons are your bread-and-butter money task — extend them.

High Priority

80 pts

Extend Hydra

Alchemical Hydra tasks are among the best in the game at 95 Slayer. Extended tasks reduce transit overhead significantly.

High Priority

50 pts

Broader Fletching

Allows fletching of Broad Arrows and Broad Bolts from broad arrowheads/bolt tips. Useful for Fletching training — small niche benefit.

Niche

35 pts

Spiritual Mage

Unlocks Spiritual Mages as an assignable task (previously inaccessible). Drops Dragon Boots — worth doing for GP on Mage tasks.

Optional

30 pts

Expeditious Bracelet

Buy from store — consumes charges to skip 10 kills from a task. Useful for fast-skipping an unextended bad task without losing streak.

Situational

15 pts

Slayer Gem

Purchase additional Slayer gems for checking task count, checking points, and checking tasks remotely. Cheap quality-of-life item.

Cheap QoL

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Optimal unlock order: (1) Slayer Helm unlock → (2) All 6 block slots → (3) Bigger and Badder → (4) Ring Bling → (5) Extend all profitable tasks (Cerberus, Hydra, Abyssal Demons, Kraken). Everything else comes after.

SECTION 09Best Money-Making Slayer Monsters

These are the Slayer monsters that generate the most consistent GP per hour at 2026 market prices. All values are net of supply costs (potions, food, cannonballs where applicable).

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Cerberus

91 SlayerCombat 80+Best in Game

Cerberus is a three-headed hellhound boss found in Taverley Dungeon requiring 91 Slayer. She drops Crystal Shards which craft into Primordial, Pegasian, and Eternal Boots — three of the best-in-slot boot items in OSRS. Each crystal is worth 3–5M GP. Cerberus drops them at approximately 1/128 rate per kill. At 25–35 kills per hour with good gear, the income from crystals alone makes Cerberus one of the top 5 money makers in the entire game. She also drops consistent rune and dragon equipment supplementing base income.

2.5–4MGP / hour

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Alchemical Hydra

95 SlayerCombat 90+S-Tier

The Alchemical Hydra is the final boss of Mount Karuulm, accessible only on a Hydra Slayer task. The Hydra's Claw (worth 60M+ GP) and Hydra Leather (worth 5M+ GP) make this one of the most valuable consistent money makers in the game. The fight itself requires attention to attack style switching and phase mechanics, but is very learnable. At 95+ Slayer this becomes a primary farming target for many players. The Brimstone Ring components also drop here.

2–4MGP / hour

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Abyssal Demons

85 SlayerCombat 75+Most Assigned

Abyssal Demons drop the Abyssal Whip (worth ~2M GP) at 1/512 and the Abyssal Dagger (worth ~25M GP) at 1/32,000. With 600–700 kills per hour possible using Arclight and Protect from Melee in the Catacombs, you can expect 2–4 Whips per hour plus consistent rune loot. Abyssal Demons are also excellent for AFK Slayer in the Slayer Tower — set up Arclight, pray melee, and cannon in the multi-combat area for maximum efficiency.

1.5–2.5MGP / hour

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Grotesque Guardians

75 SlayerCombat 70+Great Value

The Grotesque Guardians are the Slayer Tower rooftop bosses, accessible only during Gargoyle Slayer tasks. They drop the Black Tourmaline Core (~30M GP), Granite Gloves, Granite Ring, and Granite Hammer. At 3–5 pairs killed per hour, the consistent drop table and moderate rarity on the BIS items make this one of the most rewarding tasks available for mid-level accounts. Fight requires a specific mechanic rotation — refer to the OSRS Wiki for the sunrise/sunset attack pattern.

1.5–2MGP / hour

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Kraken

87 SlayerMagic FocusAFK Friendly

The Kraken boss is found in the Kraken Cove and is only accessible on a Cave Kraken Slayer task. She drops the Trident of the Seas (worth 500K but providing 2,500 charges worth ~200K) and the Kraken Tentacle (worth ~750K) that upgrades the Abyssal Whip. At 20–25 Kraken kills per hour with very little attention required, the Kraken is one of the most AFK-friendly money-making methods in members. Bring a Trident and barrage setup for maximum efficiency.

1–2MGP / hour

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Smoke Devils / Thermonuclear Smoke Devil

93 SlayerRanged/Magic

Smoke Devils drop the Occult Necklace (~500K GP), one of the best Magic damage-boosting items in the game. The Thermonuclear Smoke Devil boss version also drops the Dragon Chainbody. At 93 Slayer, Smoke Devil tasks with a Toxic Blowpipe yield 45,000+ Slayer XP/hr and consistent 1–1.8M GP/hr. The Catacombs of Kourend location provides Ancient Shard drops for Arclight charges and prayer totem pieces.

1–1.8MGP / hour

SECTION 10Slayer Gear Guide: What to Wear

Slayer gear optimisation is about balancing the Slayer Helm's on-task bonus with the best offensive gear for each combat style. Here is the complete guide by gear stage.

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Starter Slayer (Pre-Slayer Helm)

Black Mask (melee tasks)
Rune armour (Defence)
Dragon Scimitar or Whip
Amulet of Glory
Combat Bracelet
Climbing Boots

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Mid-Level Melee Setup

Slayer Helm (i)
Bandos Chestplate / Tassets
Abyssal Whip / Saeldor
Amulet of Torture
Berserker Ring (i)
Primordial Boots

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Ranged Slayer Setup

Slayer Helm (i)
Armadyl or Void Ranged
Toxic Blowpipe (darts)
Amulet of Anguish
Archers Ring (i)
Pegasian Boots

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Magic Slayer Setup

Slayer Helm (i)
Ancestral Robes / Void Mage
Trident of Swamp / Shadow
Occult Necklace
Seers Ring (i)
Eternal Boots

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Arclight (Demonic Tasks)

Slayer Helm (i)
Bandos + Abyssal Whip
Arclight (vs all demons)
70% accuracy + damage vs demons
Amulet of Torture
Berserker Ring (i)

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Special Weapons by Task

Leaf-bladed Battleaxe (Turoth/Kurask)
Arclight (all demons)
Blisterwood Flail (Vampyres)
Silverlight (demons if no Arclight)
Bone Crossbow (Ankous)
Rock Hammer (Gargoyles — or unlock auto-finish)

SECTION 11The Slayer Helm: Your Most Important Upgrade

The Slayer Helm is the single most important unlock in the Slayer skill. It combines eight items into a single head slot that provides 16.67% accuracy and damage bonus against your current Slayer task in all combat styles (when imbued at the Nightmare Zone).

⚙️How to Make the Slayer Helm

Unlock the "Malevolent Masquerade" ability from any Slayer master for 400 Slayer points
Obtain a Black Mask (from Cave Horrors, requires 58 Slayer)
Obtain: Earmuffs, Facemask, Spiny Helmet, Nose Peg, Enchanted Gem, Mirror Shield / V's Shield (check OSRS Wiki for current recipe)
Combine all items together to create the Slayer Helm
Imbue it at the Nightmare Zone for 1,250,000 NMZ points to extend the bonus to all combat styles (not just melee)

📊Slayer Helm Upgrade Path

Version	Colour	How to Obtain	Bonus
Slayer Helm	Black	Base combination (400 pts unlock)	+16.67% Melee only
Slayer Helm (i)	Black	Imbue at NMZ (1.25M pts)	+16.67% All styles
Twisted Slayer Helm (i)	Purple	Add Twisted Horns (CoX reward)	+16.67% + Cosmetic
Tztok Slayer Helm (i)	Orange/Gold	Add TzTok Slayer Helm (Fight Cave)	+16.67% + Cosmetic
Vampyric Slayer Helm (i)	Red	Add Vampyric Dust (Theatre of Blood)	+16.67% + Cosmetic

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The imbue is non-negotiable. The un-imbued Slayer Helm only provides its bonus to melee. The imbued version extends to Ranged and Magic — making it equally powerful for all combat styles. Get 1.25M NMZ points and imbue it as soon as possible after crafting. This single upgrade transforms every future Slayer task.

SECTION 12Complete Slayer Monster A–Z Reference

A comprehensive reference table of every significant Slayer monster — Slayer level required, recommended combat, GP/hr, and the key drops that make each task worthwhile.

Monster	Slayer Req	Combat Rec	GP / Hour	Notable Drops
Abyssal Demons	85	80+	1.5–2.5M	Abyssal Whip, Abyssal Dagger
Abyssal Sire (Boss)	85	85+	2–3M	Unsired (Abyssal Dagger, Nexus)
Alchemical Hydra (Boss)	95	90+	2–4M	Hydra's Claw, Hydra Leather
Ankous	1	60+	300K–500K	Blood Runes, Death Runes
Basilisks	40	60+	400K–700K	Basilisk Jaw (Knight — rare)
Bloodvelds	50	60+	300K–600K	Rune equipment, Blood Runes
Blue Dragons	1	60+	700K–1.1M	Dragon Bones, Blue D'hide
Brutal Black Dragons	77	70+	1.5–2.5M	Dragon Bones, Black D'hide, Dragon items
Cave Horrors	58	65+	800K–1.2M	Black Mask
Cave Krakens	87	75+	500K–900K	Trident of the Seas
Cerberus (Boss)	91	80+	2.5–4M	Primordial, Pegasian, Eternal Crystals
Dark Beasts	90	85+	600K–1M	Dark Bow, Death Talisman
Dust Devils	65	70+	400K–700K	Dragon Chainbody (rare)
Fire Giants	1	65+	300K–600K	Rune equipment, Battlestaff
Fossil Island Wyverns	66	65+	400K–700K	Wyvern bones (Prayer XP)
Gargoyles	75	70+	800K–1.5M	Granite Maul, Rune Med Helm
Greater Demons	1	65+	200K–500K	Rune Full Helm, Clue Scrolls
Grotesque Guardians (Boss)	75	70+	1.5–2M	Black Tourmaline Core, Granite items
Hellhounds	1	65+	100K–300K	Clue Scrolls (Hard)
Kraken (Boss)	87	75+	1–2M	Trident of the Seas, Kraken Tentacle
Kurask	70	65+	300K–500K	Leaf-bladed weapon charges
Lizardmen	1	60+	200K–500K	Xeric's Talisman
Mutated Zygomites	57	60+	200K–400K	Fungicide (required to finish)
Nechryaels	80	75+	700K–1.2M	Death Runes, Rune equipment
Red Dragons	1	70+	700K–1M	Red D'hide, Dragon Bones
Skeletal Wyverns	72	70+	800K–1.2M	Skeletal Visage, Granite Legs
Smoke Devils	93	85+	1–1.8M	Occult Necklace, Dragon Chainbody
Spiritual Creatures	63–68	70+	500K–1M	Dragon Boots (all three types)
Suqahs	1	75+	300K–500K	Suqah Hides, Lunar equipment
Thermonuclear Smoke Devil	93	85+	1–1.8M	Occult Necklace, Dragon Chainbody
Turoth	55	65+	300K–500K	Leaf-bladed weapon components
Vyrewatch Sentinels	1	65+	400K–700K	Vyre Noble Outfit, Blood Shard

SECTION 13Slayer for Beginners: Your First 50 Levels

If you are new to members and starting Slayer for the first time, the early levels can feel slow and unintuitive. Here is a structured plan for your first 50 Slayer levels.

Slayer Level Range	Recommended Master	Key Task Types	Priority
1–20	Turael	Goblins, Minotaurs, Bats, Spiders	Build XP base
20–40	Mazchna	Banshees, Crawling Hands, Cave Bugs	Get Slayer equipment, use GE
40–55	Vannaka	Earth Warriors, Hill Giants, Green Dragons	Build combat + Slayer together
55–58	Vannaka	Work toward Cave Horrors (Black Mask)	Black Mask is critical
58–70	Vannaka / Chaeldar	Cave Horrors, Dust Devils, Basilisks	Farm Black Mask for Slayer Helm
70–85	Chaeldar	Spiritual Creatures, Cave Kraken, Abyssal Demons	Unlock all blocks, get Slayer Helm
85+	Duradel / Konar	Full Duradel pool with optimised blocks	Max GP/hr from every task

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Beginner tip: Do your first 9 tasks with Turael to quickly establish a streak base, then switch to Mazchna permanently until 40 combat. Always use the highest master you qualify for — the XP and points difference compounds dramatically over hundreds of tasks.

SECTION 14Efficient Slayer: Advanced Strategies

⚡The Konar-Duradel Rotation

The most efficient Slayer point-generation strategy is using Konar for every 10th task and Duradel for all others. On the 10th task, Konar's 18 points (×5 multiplier = 90 points) significantly outpaces Duradel's 15 (×5 = 75). Across a 100-task streak, this combination generates more total points than using Duradel exclusively, while also providing Brimstone Keys worth 70K–140K GP each.

🗡️Catacombs of Kourend

The Catacombs of Kourend is the single best Slayer training location in the game for many task types. It offers: prayer restoration from Ancient Shards (1/100 drop), Totem Pieces for Skotizo boss access, Arclight charges from Ancient Shards, and excellent multi-combat areas for cannoning. Whenever a Slayer task is possible in the Catacombs, do it there.

🔄Superiors and the Imbued Heart

After unlocking Bigger and Badder, every Slayer task has a 1/200 chance of spawning a Superior version of the monster. Superiors are significantly stronger but drop the Imbued Heart (worth 35M+ GP), Eternal Gem, Larran's Key, and other valuable items. Always use Protect prayers when a Superior spawns.

📦Extended Tasks Save Hours

Never underestimate the time cost of travelling to and from the Slayer master. A short, unextended task of 100 kills takes as long to set up as a 300-kill extended version — but delivers three times the loot and XP. Extend every task you enjoy and are profitable on. The points spent on extensions pay back exponentially.

SECTION 15Using RuneHeaven for Slayer

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SECTION 16Slayer Pro Tips: Everything They Don't Tell You

🎯 Never Skip a Streak Task

Skipping any task — even a bad one — resets your streak to zero. Missing a 50th-task bonus (×15 points) loses hundreds of points. Use Expeditious Bracelet charges to shorten bad tasks rather than skipping them.

🧪 Bring Ranging Potions on Ranged Tasks

The Slayer Helm boost stacks with potion boosts — it is multiplicative with Ranging/Super Combat potions. A potted, Slayer Helm'd ranged setup destroys most Slayer monsters significantly faster than unpotted.

🏃 Graceful on Travel Days

Slayer involves a lot of travelling between masters and monster locations. Wearing a full Graceful set dramatically reduces your food and energy costs between kills. Always have it banked and accessible.

📿 Keep Slayer Rings Stocked

Slayer Rings teleport you directly to Slayer dungeons — saving 2–3 minutes per task. Farm your own (after unlocking Ring Bling) or buy from the GE. Always travel to tasks via Slayer Ring where possible.

🏰 Use Fairy Rings Constantly

The Fairy Ring teleport network connects to almost every major Slayer dungeon. Completing A Fairy Tale II and always carrying a Dramen or Lunar Staff (or the staff-free unlock) is essential for Slayer efficiency.

⚔️ Arclight for All Demon Tasks

Arclight has a 70% accuracy and damage bonus against all demon-type monsters. Using Arclight on Abyssal Demons, Greater Demons, and Black Demons dramatically reduces kill time compared to an Abyssal Whip — and is worth the Ancient Shard consumption cost.

🕯️ Catacombs Prayer Sustain

Monsters in the Catacombs of Kourend drop Ancient Shards at ~1/100 that restore 10 Prayer points each. Doing any compatible Slayer task in the Catacombs makes your prayer points effectively infinite — saving thousands of prayer potions over a 99 Slayer journey.

📊 Track Your GP/hr Honestly

Use a Loot Tracker plugin on RuneLite to track actual drops per task. Many players overestimate or underestimate their GP/hr because they rely on wiki estimates rather than their own data. After 20 tasks on any monster, you will have an accurate personal GP/hr figure.

🔋 Spec Transfer at Barrows

When on Gargoyle tasks at the Slayer Tower, maintain a Barrows armour set in your spare bank spaces. Gargoyles drop rune equipment that can be alched — and the DPS from a properly set up setup means far more kills per trip than budget gear.

🦴 Bury Bones on Every Task

Slayer tasks involve killing monsters that drop bones. Burying them during the task (or offering at a Gilded Altar between tasks) provides meaningful Prayer XP with zero extra time investment. Over 300+ tasks to 99 Slayer, this passively builds significant Prayer levels.

📱 Do Herb Runs Between Tasks

The transition time between finishing one Slayer task and starting the next (banking, travelling, checking in with master) is the perfect time to do a herb run. Stack passive income on top of your active Slayer income with zero extra effort.

🏅 Complete Diaries for Slayer Bonuses

The Morytania Hard Diary gives 50% more Slayer XP from monsters in the Slayer Tower. The Karuulm Achievement Diary removes the boot requirement in the dungeon. Completing these diaries before heavy Slayer grinding saves hundreds of thousands of XP equivalent over a 99 journey.

SECTION 17Slayer FAQ

What is the best Slayer master in OSRS?

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Duradel is the best Slayer master for most accounts with 100+ combat. He assigns the highest-value tasks and provides 15 points per task. For the optimal setup, use Konar for every 10th task (18 points + Brimstone Key) and Duradel for all others. If you are below 100 combat, use the highest master you qualify for — Nieve at 85, Chaeldar at 75, Vannaka at 40.

What tasks should I block in OSRS Slayer?

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The recommended block list for Duradel is: Turoth/Kurask (require awkward leaf-bladed weapons, low profit), Kalphites (slow and tedious), Dagannoths (unless farming DK rings), and Hellhounds (extremely low GP/hr). Fill your remaining block slots with high-weight tasks that are worst for your personal playstyle. Skip list should include Iron Dragons and Greater Demons until better tasks are available.

How many Slayer points does it take to unlock the Slayer Helm?

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The Slayer Helm requires 400 Slayer points to unlock the "Malevolent Masquerade" ability. You also need a Black Mask (from Cave Horrors, 58 Slayer) and the other required combination items. To imbue the Helm for all-style bonus, you need 1,250,000 Nightmare Zone points. Getting all 6 block slots costs an additional 600 points, making the total early-game point investment approximately 1,000–1,100 points before you can comfortably maintain a good block list.

What is the best money-making Slayer task?

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Cerberus (91 Slayer) is the best consistent GP/hr Slayer task at 2.5–4M GP/hr through Crystal drops (Primordial, Pegasian, Eternal). The Alchemical Hydra (95 Slayer) is close behind at 2–4M GP/hr. For players below these levels, Abyssal Demons (85 Slayer) at 1.5–2.5M GP/hr and Grotesque Guardians (75 Slayer) at 1.5–2M GP/hr are the best accessible alternatives.

Should I use a cannon on Slayer tasks?

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Yes — a Dwarf Multicannon is one of the best Slayer investments. The best cannon tasks are Dagannoths, Nechryaels, Lizardmen, Trolls, and Waterfiends in multi-combat areas. Cannoning costs approximately 200 GP per cannonball but dramatically increases kills per hour and XP per hour. The Slayer Helm bonus still applies alongside cannon damage, making it extremely efficient.

When should I start Slayer in OSRS?

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Start Slayer as soon as you have members access — there is no reason to wait. Begin with Turael or Mazchna at any combat level. Slayer becomes dramatically more rewarding after 70+ combat stats when you access Chaeldar and mid-tier tasks. However, the Slayer XP from early tasks still builds your level faster than waiting, and the sooner you start your streak the sooner you reach efficient Slayer rotations.

Is Slayer worth doing if I'm an Ironman?

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Slayer is even more important for Ironmen than for regular accounts. Ironmen cannot buy gear from other players, so Slayer is their primary way to obtain Abyssal Whip, Trident, Occult Necklace, Dragon Boots, and other essential equipment. Ironman Slayer strategy differs slightly — you may keep some tasks Main accounts would block (like Hellhounds for clue scrolls) because the supply drops are more valuable when you cannot simply buy them at the GE.

Can I hire someone to level my Slayer on RuneHeaven?

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Yes. RuneHeaven has verified service providers offering Slayer leveling packages at all levels — from 1 to 99, or targeting specific milestone levels like 85 (Abyssal Demons) or 91 (Cerberus). Browse current listings, compare prices, check seller reviews, and order with buyer protection covering your transaction. Our Slayer service providers use efficient task rotations to maximise the XP and GP/hr of every session.

Conclusion: Slayer Is the Heart of OSRS Progression

No skill in Old School RuneScape delivers as much as Slayer — XP in every combat stat, access to the best gear in the game, consistent high-value income, and a steady unlock progression that keeps every session rewarding. From your first task against goblins in Burthorpe to farming Cerberus crystals at 91 Slayer, the journey is one of the most satisfying progressions in any MMORPG.

Get your block list set up correctly. Farm your Slayer points smartly. Unlock the Slayer Helm and imbue it. Choose Duradel and Konar as your rotation masters. And let the kills accumulate — because every task completed is a step closer to the best account in the game.

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SECTION 01What Is the Slayer Skill?

📊Key Slayer Facts

SECTION 02Why Slayer Is the Best Skill in OSRS

SECTION 03How the Slayer System Works

🎯Task Weighting

💰Slayer Points

🚫Blocking and Skipping

🔥Extending Tasks

SECTION 04All 7 Slayer Masters: Which One Should You Use?

SECTION 05Best Slayer Tasks to Do (Duradel Pool)

SECTION 06Tasks to Block and Skip

🚫Recommended Block List (Duradel)

SECTION 07Best Slayer Tasks to Cannon

SECTION 08Slayer Points & Essential Unlocks

Slayer Helm

Bigger and Badder

Block Slots (×6)

Ring Bling

Gargoyle Smasher

Extend Cerberus

Extend Abyssal Demons

Extend Hydra

Broader Fletching

Spiritual Mage

Expeditious Bracelet

Slayer Gem

SECTION 09Best Money-Making Slayer Monsters

SECTION 10Slayer Gear Guide: What to Wear

Starter Slayer (Pre-Slayer Helm)

Mid-Level Melee Setup

Ranged Slayer Setup

Magic Slayer Setup

Arclight (Demonic Tasks)

Special Weapons by Task

SECTION 11The Slayer Helm: Your Most Important Upgrade

⚙️How to Make the Slayer Helm

📊Slayer Helm Upgrade Path

SECTION 12Complete Slayer Monster A–Z Reference

SECTION 13Slayer for Beginners: Your First 50 Levels

SECTION 14Efficient Slayer: Advanced Strategies

⚡The Konar-Duradel Rotation

🗡️Catacombs of Kourend

🔄Superiors and the Imbued Heart

📦Extended Tasks Save Hours

SECTION 15Using RuneHeaven for Slayer

SECTION 16Slayer Pro Tips: Everything They Don't Tell You

🎯 Never Skip a Streak Task

🧪 Bring Ranging Potions on Ranged Tasks

🏃 Graceful on Travel Days

📿 Keep Slayer Rings Stocked

🏰 Use Fairy Rings Constantly

⚔️ Arclight for All Demon Tasks

🕯️ Catacombs Prayer Sustain

📊 Track Your GP/hr Honestly

🔋 Spec Transfer at Barrows

🦴 Bury Bones on Every Task

📱 Do Herb Runs Between Tasks

🏅 Complete Diaries for Slayer Bonuses

SECTION 17Slayer FAQ

Conclusion: Slayer Is the Heart of OSRS Progression

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