Infernal Mages OSRS Safe Spot Guide

In Old School RuneScape (OSRS), Infernal Mages are a popular Slayer monster requiring 45 Slayer to kill. Found in the Slayer Tower and Kourend Catacombs, they’re known for frequent death rune drops and rare items like dark mystic boots. However, their accurate magic attacks can be deadly without proper strategy. This guide explores safe spotting Infernal Mages, offering tips, gear setups, and locations to maximize efficiency and safety. Whether you’re a mid-level player or tackling a Slayer task, this post will help you conquer Infernal Mages with ease.

Infernal Mages are level 66 Slayer monsters that use a weaker version of Fire Blast (akin to Fire Strike in damage) to attack. They’re located primarily in the Slayer Tower’s second floor (US) and the Kourend Catacombs. Their high magic accuracy makes them challenging for unprepared players, but safe spotting can mitigate their damage entirely.

Why Safe Spot Infernal Mages?

Safe spotting allows you to attack Infernal Mages without taking damage, conserving food and prayer potions. This is especially useful for:

• Low-level players with limited combat stats or gear.
• Ironmen aiming to farm death runes or mystic items efficiently.
• Slayer tasks where minimizing damage is key to completing long assignments.

Key Stats and Weaknesses

Infernal Mages have 60 Hitpoints and are weak to ranged attacks, making crossbows or bows ideal. Their magic defense is moderate, so high ranged bonuses are crucial. Melee is also viable but riskier due to their magic attacks hitting through armor unless using Protect from Magic.

Best Locations for Safe Spotting Infernal Mages

Infernal Mages are found in two main areas, each with safe spotting opportunities. Below, we detail the best spots and how to access them.

Slayer Tower Safe Spots

The Slayer Tower, north-east of Canifis, is the primary location for Infernal Mages. You’ll need to complete the Priest in Peril quest to enter. Infernal Mages are on the second floor (US), accessible via the south-east stairs.

Safe Spot Strategy:

• Pillar Safe Spot: On the second floor, use the pillars in the Infernal Mage room. Position yourself behind a pillar so the mage can’t hit you, but you can still attack with ranged. The north-east corner pillar is particularly effective.
• Doorway Trap: Lure a mage to the doorway near the stairs. Stand just outside the room, forcing the mage to stay in place while you attack from a distance.

Tip: Wear a Slayer helmet if on task for accuracy and damage bonuses. Bring a restore potion if navigating past Aberrant Spectres without a Nose peg.

Kourend Catacombs Safe Spots

The Kourend Catacombs, accessible after starting the Client of Kourend quest, offer another location. Infernal Mages are scattered in the northern section.

Safe Spot Strategy:

• Rock Formations: Use the rocky outcrops or corners to block line-of-sight. The north-west corner near the entrance has a reliable spot where you can trap mages against rocks.
• Tunnel Entrances: Position yourself at tunnel entrances to limit mage movement, allowing you to attack safely.

Tip: Use the Xeric’s Talisman for quick teleports to the Catacombs, saving time over the Slayer Tower.

Recommended Gear and Inventory Setup

To safe spot effectively, prioritize ranged gear with high magic defense. Below is a recommended setup for mid-level players, with budget and high-end alternatives.

Ranged Gear Setup

Slot	Budget Option	High-End Option
Head	Coif	Slayer Helmet (on task)
Body	Green D’hide Body	Black D’hide Body
Legs	Green D’hide Chaps	Black D’hide Chaps
Weapon	Magic Shortbow	Rune Crossbow
Ammo	Adamant Arrows	Rune Bolts
Cape	Ava’s Attractor	Ava’s Accumulator
Amulet	Amulet of Accuracy	Amulet of Glory

Notes: Black dragonhide offers better magic defense than green, reducing damage if you’re caught out of a safe spot. Ava’s devices save ammo, crucial for long tasks.

Inventory Setup

• Food: 10-15 high-healing items (e.g., sharks or pineapple pizzas).
• Potions: 1-2 Prayer potions, 1 Ranging potion (optional).
• Teleport: Slayer Ring or Ectophial for quick exits.
• Runes: If using magic (e.g., Slayer Dart), bring sufficient runes.
• Restore Potion: For Aberrant Spectre stat drain in Slayer Tower.

Combat Strategies for Safe Spotting

Safe spotting requires careful positioning and awareness. Here’s how to execute it flawlessly.

Positioning and Luring

Steps to Safe Spot:

1. Enter the Infernal Mage area and target a single mage.
2. Lure it to a pillar or doorway by attacking and moving to your chosen safe spot.
3. Ensure the mage is stuck (e.g., behind a pillar) and can’t hit you.
4. Attack with ranged, keeping an eye on your position to avoid stepping into their attack range.

Warning: If you kill a mage just before its spell animation, it may still hit you during its death animation. Time your attacks to avoid this.

Prayer and Prayer Flicking

While safe spotting eliminates most damage, Protect from Magic is a fallback for mistakes. For advanced players, prayer flicking can conserve Prayer points:

• How to Flick: Activate Protect from Magic just before the mage’s attack animation starts, then deactivate it after the projectile launches. This negates damage without draining Prayer.
• Practice: Test flicking in a safe area first, as mistiming can lead to high damage.

Tips for Maximizing Efficiency

Beyond safe spotting, these tips will boost your XP and loot while keeping you safe.

Loot and Profit

Infernal Mages drop:

• Common: Death runes (10-20), fire runes, blood runes.
• Rare: Dark mystic boots, dark mystic hat, Occult necklace (Catacombs only).

Tip: Use a Ring of Wealth to improve rare drop chances. The average kill is worth 663.46 coins, with a 49/128 chance of a coin drop averaging 4 coins.

XP Rates and Task Skipping

Infernal Mages offer decent XP (around 20-30k Slayer XP/hour) at early levels but aren’t highly profitable. If you have Slayer points, consider skipping this task unless you need death runes or enjoy the challenge.

Navigating the Slayer Tower

To reach Infernal Mages quickly:

• Teleport: Use a Slayer Ring (75 Crafting to make) or Fairy Ring (code CKS).
• Shortcut: With 60 Slayer and 61 Agility, use the shortcut to bypass lower floors, but wear a Nose peg for Aberrant Spectres.

By mastering safe spotting in the Slayer Tower or Kourend Catacombs, you can tackle Infernal Mages with minimal risk. Use ranged gear, leverage pillars or rocks, and consider prayer flicking for efficiency. With this guide, you’re ready to farm death runes, chase rare drops, and complete your Slayer task like a pro. Happy slaying!