How to Make Slayer Helmet OSRS A Step-by-Step Guide
In Old School RuneScape (OSRS), the Slayer Helmet is a must-have for players looking to optimize their Slayer tasks. This iconic headgear combines the effects of multiple Slayer-specific items, offering protection and combat boosts that make it essential for efficient training. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting your Slayer journey, this guide will walk you through how to craft the Slayer Helmet, its benefits, and tips to make the process smoother. Let’s dive into the details!
The Slayer Helmet is more than just a stylish piece of gear—it’s a game-changer for Slayer efficiency. By consolidating the effects of several items, it provides both defensive and offensive advantages, making it one of the best helmets for Slayer assignments.
Key Benefits of the Slayer Helmet
- Melee Boost: Grants a 16.67% increase in Melee accuracy and damage against monsters on your Slayer task.
- Multi-Item Protection: Combines the effects of earmuffs, facemask, nose peg, spiny helmet, and reinforced goggles (if applicable).
- Versatility: Prevents infection from Nex’s virus attack and counts as warm clothing for Wintertodt.
- Upgradability: Can be imbued for additional Ranged and Magic boosts or recolored for cosmetic flair.
Who Should Prioritize Crafting It?
Players with a Slayer level of 50+ or those regularly tackling mid-to-high-level tasks will benefit most. Ironmen, in particular, should aim for it early, as it requires grinding for a black mask. If you’re focused on maximizing XP or loot, the Slayer Helmet is a priority unlock.
Requirements for Crafting the Slayer Helmet
Before you can craft the Slayer Helmet, you need to meet specific requirements and gather materials. Here’s what you’ll need to get started.
Skill and Quest Requirements
- 55 Crafting: Required to combine the components (boosts like mushroom pie or spicy stew work).
- 10 Defence: Needed to equip the helmet.
- 400 Slayer Points: To unlock the “Malevolent Masquerade” ability from a Slayer Master.
- Optional Quest: Complete A Porcine of Interest to include reinforced goggles for sourhog tasks.
Materials Needed
The Slayer Helmet is crafted by combining several items, most of which are purchasable from Slayer Masters. The black mask is the exception, requiring some grinding. Here’s the full list:
| Item | Purpose | Source | Approx. Cost (GE) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Mask | Provides 16.67% Melee boost | Dropped by Cave Horrors (1/512) | ~600k-800k coins |
| Earmuffs | Protects against banshee screams | Slayer Master | ~200 coins |
| Facemask | Protects in Smoke Dungeon | Slayer Master | ~200 coins |
| Nose Peg | Blocks aberrant spectre stench | Slayer Master | ~200 coins |
| Spiny Helmet | Protects from wall beasts | Slayer Master | ~6,500 coins |
| Enchanted Gem | Allows Slayer Master contact | Slayer Master | ~1 coin |
| Reinforced Goggles | Protects against sourhogs | Post-A Porcine of Interest | ~100 coins |
Note: The black mask must be uncharged before crafting. Use the “remove-charges” option if it has charges. Total cost, assuming you buy the black mask from the Grand Exchange, is around 650k coins.
Step-by-Step Guide to Crafting the Slayer Helmet
Now that you know the requirements, let’s break down the process of crafting the Slayer Helmet in OSRS.
Step 1: Unlock Malevolent Masquerade
Visit any Slayer Master (e.g., Turael in Burthorpe or Duradel in Shilo Village) and purchase the “Malevolent Masquerade” ability for 400 Slayer Points. To earn points quickly, try the Turael skipping method:
- Complete 9 tasks from Turael (low-level, fast tasks).
- Do the 10th task with a high-level Slayer Master like Duradel or Konar for a point multiplier (e.g., 60 points from Duradel).
- Repeat until you have 400 points (about 60 tasks).
Pro Tip: Avoid spending points on skips or blocks early on to save for this unlock.
Step 2: Gather Materials
Collect all required items:
- Purchase earmuffs, facemask, nose peg, spiny helmet, enchanted gem, and reinforced goggles (if needed) from a Slayer Master.
- Obtain a black mask by killing Cave Horrors on Mos Le’Harmless (requires 58 Slayer and Cabin Fever quest). Alternatively, buy it from the Grand Exchange.
Ironman Tip: Cave Horrors are your only source for the black mask. Bring a witchwood icon to negate their guaranteed 10% HP damage or use Protect from Melee.
Step 3: Craft the Helmet
With 55 Crafting and all items in your inventory, right-click one item (e.g., black mask) and use it on another (e.g., nose peg). The game will combine them into the Slayer Helmet. Boosts like a spicy stew (+5 Crafting) can help if you’re below 55 Crafting.
Note: The Assist System cannot be used for crafting, but temporary boosts work.
Upgrading and Customizing Your Slayer Helmet
Once you have the Slayer Helmet, you can enhance its functionality or change its appearance to suit your style.
Imbuing the Slayer Helmet
Imbuing upgrades the helmet to the Slayer Helmet (i), adding a 15% boost to Ranged and Magic accuracy and damage on Slayer tasks. You can imbue it via:
- Nightmare Zone: Costs 1,250,000 points (625,000 with hard Combat Achievements).
- Soul Wars: Costs 500 Zeal Tokens.
- Emir’s Arena: Use a scroll of imbuing.
Imbuing the black mask before crafting also works, saving time if you plan to upgrade immediately.
Recoloring for Fashionscape
For 1,000 Slayer Points per variant, you can recolor the helmet using specific boss drops. Here are the options:
| Variant | Color | Item Needed | Drop Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Black Bonnet | Black | KBD Heads | King Black Dragon (1/128) |
| Kalphite Hat | Green | KQ Head | Kalphite Queen (1/128) |
| Unholy Helmet | Red | Abyssal Head | Abyssal Demons (1/6,000) |
| Dark Mantle | Purple | Dark Claw | Skotizo (1/25) |
| Undead Head | Turquoise | Vorkath’s Head | Vorkath (1/50) |
Total cost for all recolors is 5,000 Slayer Points. Disassembling returns the item, allowing you to mix and match.
Tips and Tricks for Efficient Slayer Helmet Use
Maximize the Slayer Helmet’s potential with these practical tips.
Gear Synergy
The Slayer Helmet’s boosts don’t stack with the Salve amulet’s 20% bonus against undead. For undead tasks (e.g., ankou), consider using a Salve amulet (e) with a stronger helmet like Helm of Neitiznot for better overall damage. For non-undead tasks, pair the helmet with amulets like the Amulet of Torture (+10 Strength) for maximum output.
PvP Caution
In PvP, if you die and the Slayer Helmet isn’t protected, it converts to a black mask for the killer. Be cautious in the Wilderness, especially with Krystilia’s tasks.
Task-Specific Strategies
- Konar’s Tasks: The helmet’s boosts only apply in the designated area, so stick to Konar’s assigned locations.
- Superior Monsters: Unlock “Badder and Better” (100 points) to spawn superior Slayer monsters for more XP and loot, synergizing with the helmet’s boosts.
By following this guide, you’ll have your Slayer Helmet ready in no time, boosting your Slayer efficiency and making every task more rewarding. Whether you’re grinding for XP, loot, or just want to look cool with a recolored helm, the Slayer Helmet is a cornerstone of OSRS Slayer training. Happy slaying!