How to Get Untrimmed Slayer Cape in Old School RuneScape

How to Get Untrimmed Slayer Cape in Old School RuneScape

Achieving an untrimmed Slayer cape in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) is a prestigious and challenging goal. The Slayer cape is a Cape of Accomplishment, awarded for reaching level 99 in the Slayer skill, but keeping it untrimmed—meaning it’s your first 99 skill and retains its original black and red design—requires careful planning to avoid leveling other combat skills to 99 first. This guide will walk you through the process, from understanding the requirements to optimizing your Slayer training, ensuring you secure that coveted untrimmed cape.

What Is the Slayer Cape?

The Slayer cape is a members-only item purchased for 99,000 coins from Duradel in Shilo Village (or Kuradal after completing While Guthix Sleeps) once you achieve level 99 Slayer. It offers +9 to all defensive stats and, if trimmed, a +4 prayer bonus. The cape is black with a red trim if you have multiple 99s, but an untrimmed cape, with no trim, signifies Slayer as your first 99 skill.

Why Is Untrimmed Slayer Cape Rare?

An untrimmed Slayer cape is rare because Slayer training inherently grants experience in combat skills like Hitpoints, Attack, Strength, Defence, Ranged, and Magic. Without careful management, you’re likely to hit 99 in Hitpoints or another combat skill before Slayer, causing your cape to trim automatically when you achieve a second 99. The challenge lies in prioritizing Slayer experience while minimizing combat experience.

Requirements for the Slayer Cape

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Level 99 Slayer

You need 13,034,431 experience points to reach level 99 Slayer. This is a grind-heavy skill, requiring you to complete tasks assigned by Slayer Masters like Duradel or Nieve/Steve.

Shilo Village Quest

To purchase the cape from Duradel in Shilo Village, you must complete the Shilo Village quest. This quest requires:

Completing this quest unlocks access to Duradel, the highest-tier Slayer Master, who assigns tasks that yield more experience.

Optional but Helpful Quests

Quests that reward Slayer experience can give you a head start and reduce combat experience gained early on. Consider completing:

These quests help you level Slayer without gaining excessive combat experience.

Strategies to Keep Your Cape Untrimmed

Minimize Combat Experience

The biggest hurdle is preventing Hitpoints, Ranged, or Magic from reaching 99 before Slayer. Here’s how to manage experience gains:

  • Use a Dwarf Multicannon: Cannons deal damage that grants Slayer and Ranged experience (1:1 ratio with monster HP), but not Hitpoints. Cannon every task possible to maximize Slayer XP while keeping Hitpoints low.

  • Avoid Ranged and Magic Early: Using Ranged or Magic (e.g., Trident of the Swamp) grants experience in those skills and Hitpoints. Stick to melee or cannon until Slayer is close to 99.
  • Venom Over Poison: Weapons like the Serpentine Helm or Toxic Staff of the Dead can envenom enemies, dealing damage without granting Hitpoints experience. This is slower but effective for specific tasks.

Track Experience with a Spreadsheet

Create an Excel or Google Sheets document to track your experience in Slayer, Hitpoints, Ranged, and Magic. For example, at level 83 Hitpoints (1,040,000 XP), you have about 7.8 million Slayer XP before Hitpoints hits 99. Adjust your training methods if combat skills approach 99. A community-made calculator can help estimate cannonball usage and experience distribution.

Use Experience Lamps and Rewards

Funnel all experience lamps, tomes, and rewards into Slayer to widen the gap between Slayer and combat skills. Sources include:

This strategy is crucial if your combat skills are already high.

Optimizing Slayer Training

Choose the Right Slayer Master

Your choice of Slayer Master impacts task efficiency and experience rates. Here’s a breakdown:

Slayer Master Location Combat Level Requirement Best For
Duradel Shilo Village 100 High XP tasks, boss tasks
Nieve/Steve Tree Gnome Stronghold 85 Fast tasks, good for mid-levels
Chaeldar Zanaris 70 Easier tasks for lower levels

Start with Nieve/Steve until you can use Duradel for maximum experience. Avoid Konar quo Maten, as her tasks are location-specific and may yield less Slayer XP.

Task Management and Blocking

Block or skip tasks that are slow or grant excessive combat experience. Recommended blocks include:

  • Iron Dragons: High HP, slow to kill
  • Spiritual Warriors: Low Slayer XP, high combat XP
  • Gargoyles: Moderate XP, better for profit
  • Nechryael: High combat XP relative to Slayer XP

Use Slayer points to skip tasks like Kalphites, which offer low Slayer XP. Prioritize tasks like Jad (TzHaar) or those you can cannon for high Slayer XP.

Gear and Inventory Setup

Your gear should maximize Slayer efficiency while minimizing combat experience. A suggested setup includes:

  • Head: Serpentine Helm (for venom)
  • Weapon: Abyssal Whip or Dragon Scimitar (melee), Dwarf Multicannon
  • Armor: Black Mask/Slayer Helm, Bandos or Obsidian armor
  • Inventory: Prayer potions, food, cannonballs, teleport runes

For tasks requiring venom, use a Toxic Staff of the Dead or Blowpipe with a Serpentine Helm for a 100% envenom rate. Switch to a Slayer Helm for superiors, as they grant more Slayer XP and are immune to venom.

Tips for Success and Common Pitfalls

Leverage Superior Slayer Monsters

Unlock Superior Slayer creatures for a chance at higher Slayer XP per task. Superiors have more HP and grant more experience, helping you outpace combat skills. Use a Slayer Helm to maximize XP against them.

Avoid Common Mistakes

Here are pitfalls to watch out for:

  • Overusing Ranged/Magic: Cannoning grants Ranged XP, and Trident use grants Magic XP. Switch to melee or venom if these skills approach 98.
  • Ignoring Hitpoints XP: Melee tasks grant Hitpoints XP (1:1 with Slayer XP in many cases). Use cannons or venom to reduce this.
  • Forgetting to Drop the Cape: If you achieve another 99, drop your untrimmed cape in a non-members world, level the new 99, and pick it up to keep it untrimmed.

Stay Motivated

The grind to 99 Slayer is long, often taking hundreds of hours. Set milestones (e.g., level 85 for boss tasks) and celebrate progress. Join OSRS communities on Reddit or Discord for support and tips from players who’ve achieved untrimmed capes.

Securing an untrimmed Slayer cape in OSRS is a testament to your dedication and strategic planning. By prioritizing Slayer XP, using cannons and venom, blocking inefficient tasks, and tracking your progress, you can achieve this rare feat. Equip that cape with pride and perform its unique emote to show off your accomplishment!