How to Get Araxxor Task in OSRS – Ultimate Guide

How to Get Araxxor Task in OSRS – Ultimate Guide

Securing an Araxxor task in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) is a thrilling step for high-level Slayers looking to challenge this formidable spider boss. Araxxor, located in the Morytania Spider Cave, requires a Slayer level of 92 and can only be fought on specific tasks. This guide dives into everything you need to know to get an Araxxor task, from Slayer master strategies to task optimization, ensuring you’re ready to face this venomous foe. Whether you’re chasing the Noxious Halberd or the Araxxor pet, let’s break down the process.

Araxxor is a solo-only Slayer boss, meaning you’ll need to tackle it alone, and it’s gated behind specific Slayer tasks. To even damage Araxxor, you need an araxyte or spider task, and only certain Slayer masters can assign these. Let’s explore the prerequisites and mechanics to set the stage.

Why Araxxor Tasks Are Unique

Unlike regular monsters, Araxxor is a boss tied to the araxyte creature type, introduced in 2024. It’s exclusive to Morytania and requires completion of the Priest in Peril quest to access the region. The task is desirable due to Araxxor’s lucrative drops, like the Araxyte Fang (1/600 drop rate) and Noxious Halberd pieces (1/200). However, its rarity and high Slayer requirement make it a challenge to obtain.

Basic Requirements for Araxxor

Which Slayer Masters Assign Araxxor Tasks

Not every Slayer master can give you an araxyte task, and some are better than others for maximizing your chances. Below, we detail the masters who can assign Araxxor and how to approach them.

Key Slayer Masters for Araxyte Tasks

The primary masters for araxyte tasks are Nieve (or Steve) and Duradel (or Kuradal after unlocking). Konar quo Maten can also assign Araxxor as a boss task, but this is less common and tied to specific conditions.

Slayer Master Location Task Weight Notes
Nieve/Steve Tree Gnome Stronghold 8 High chance for araxyte tasks; requires 85 Combat.
Duradel/Kuradal Shilo Village 10 Best chance for araxyte tasks; requires 100 Combat and 50 Slayer.
Konar quo Maten Mount Karuulm Varies Can assign Araxxor as a boss task in Morytania.
Turael/Aya/Spria Various Low (spiders only) Indirectly assigns spiders, which may count for Araxxor.

Maximizing Chances with Duradel

Duradel is your best bet due to his higher task weighting for araxytes (10/322 tasks). To use him, ensure you’ve completed Shilo Village and have 100 Combat. His tasks are generally tougher, but the araxyte assignment is worth the effort. Visit him in Shilo Village’s fishing shop upper floor.

Using Nieve for Faster Assignments

Nieve, located in the Tree Gnome Stronghold, assigns araxytes with a weighting of 8. She’s a solid choice if you’re below 100 Combat or prefer quicker tasks. After Monkey Madness II, Steve replaces her, but the mechanics remain the same. Nieve’s tasks are slightly less likely to yield araxytes but are easier to cycle through.

Strategies to Get Araxxor Tasks Faster

Getting an araxyte task isn’t guaranteed—it’s a roll of the dice based on task weightings. However, you can tilt the odds in your favor with smart Slayer point management and task-skipping techniques.

Using Slayer Points to Skip Tasks

Slayer points let you skip unwanted tasks to reroll for araxytes. Here’s how to optimize:

  • Earn Points: Complete tasks from Nieve or Duradel to build points (250 points per 10th task, 750 per 50th).
  • Skip Strategically: Skip tasks like trolls or suqahs, which are common but time-consuming, to cycle faster.
  • Avoid Blocking: Blocking tasks reduces your task pool, but it can lower araxyte odds if you over-block. Limit blocks to 3–4 tasks max.

Task Extension for Araxytes

Once you get an araxyte task, extend it using 100 Slayer points. This increases the task size (e.g., from 120–150 to 200–250 kills), letting you fight Araxxor multiple times without needing another task. Check your Slayer reward shop to unlock this option if you haven’t already.

Leveraging Turael Skipping (Advanced)

For players with lots of points and patience, Turael skipping can help. This involves:

  1. Getting a task from Turael (e.g., goblins).
  2. Canceling it for no point cost.
  3. Returning to Duradel or Nieve to reroll.

This method burns through points slower but is tedious. Use it sparingly if you’re desperate for an araxyte task.

Preparing for the Araxxor Task

Once you land the task, preparation is key. Araxxor’s lair is in the Morytania Spider Cave, and getting there efficiently sets you up for success.

Getting to Araxxor’s Lair

The lair is northeast of Darkmeyer, accessible via a web tunnel in the Spider Cave. Travel options include:

Gear and Inventory Tips

While this isn’t a combat guide, a quick gear overview helps. Araxxor is weak to crush attacks, so prioritize:

  • Weapons: Inquisitor’s Mace, Zamorakian Hasta, or Abyssal Bludgeon.
  • Armor: Torva or Bandos for melee, with a Slayer Helmet for the task bonus.
  • Inventory: Anti-venom+, Prayer potions, high-healing food (e.g., Saradomin Brews), and a teleport.

Bring runes for Vengeance to counter mirrorback araxytes, and consider Aranea Boots to mitigate ranged attacks.

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even seasoned players can trip up when chasing Araxxor tasks. Here’s how to sidestep pitfalls.

Wasting Slayer Points

Don’t blow all your points skipping tasks without a plan. Keep at least 100 points for extending an araxyte task, and avoid skipping low-weight tasks like dust devils that don’t hurt your odds much.

Ignoring Task Weightings

Stick to Duradel or Nieve for the best araxyte odds. Using Konar for regular tasks lowers your chances unless you’re specifically aiming for a boss task. Check the OSRS Wiki for exact weightings to plan your approach.

Underpreparing for Morytania

Morytania’s Spider Cave is dangerous, with aggressive araxytes outside the lair. Ensure you have teleportation methods and anti-venom ready before heading out. Forgetting Priest in Peril completion will lock you out entirely, so double-check your quest log.

Getting an Araxxor task in OSRS requires a mix of luck, strategy, and preparation. By focusing on Duradel or Nieve, managing Slayer points wisely, and gearing up for Morytania, you’ll maximize your chances of landing this coveted assignment. Once you’re in the lair, Araxxor’s challenge awaits—along with its rewarding loot. Start grinding those tasks, and good luck on your hunt for the araxyte task!