Infernal Mages OSRS Safe Spot Guide for Easy Slayer Tasks
In Old School RuneScape (OSRS), Infernal Mages are a popular Slayer monster requiring level 45 Slayer to defeat. Found primarily in the Slayer Tower and Kourend Catacombs, they’re known for their frequent death rune drops and rare loot like dark mystic boots. However, their accurate magic attacks can hit hard, making safe spotting a go-to strategy for players looking to minimize damage while maximizing efficiency. This guide dives into everything you need to know about safe spotting Infernal Mages, including locations, gear setups, and tips to breeze through your Slayer task.
Infernal Mages deal significant damage with their magic attacks, which resemble a weaker Fire Blast but hit like Fire Strike. Without proper protection, they can drain your hitpoints fast, especially for mid-level players. Safe spotting allows you to attack from a distance while avoiding their hits entirely, making tasks safer and more efficient. Plus, it conserves food and prayer potions, letting you stay longer and rack up more kills.
Benefits of Safe Spotting
- Zero damage: Stay out of their attack range to avoid all hits.
- Resource efficiency: Save food, potions, and prayer points.
- Profit potential: Focus on collecting drops like death runes and mystic gear without interruptions.
Where to Find Infernal Mages
Infernal Mages spawn in two key locations in OSRS, each with its own safe spotting opportunities. Knowing where to go and how to navigate these areas is crucial for a smooth Slayer task.
Slayer Tower (Morytania)
The Slayer Tower, northeast of Canifis, is the most common spot for Infernal Mages. They’re located on the first floor (UK) or second floor (US) in the northwest section. To reach them:
- Start the Priest in Peril quest to unlock Morytania.
- Travel to Canifis via fairy ring (code CKS) or Kharyrll teleport.
- Head north to the Slayer Tower and climb to the first floor.
- Navigate past crawling hands and banshees to the Infernal Mage area.
Tip: Wear a nose peg or Slayer helmet to avoid stat drain from aberrant spectres if using the shortcut (requires 60 Slayer and 61 Agility).
Kourend Catacombs
The Catacombs of Kourend, beneath Great Kourend, offer another spot for Infernal Mages. They’re less crowded but require more effort to access:
- Teleport to Kourend Castle using a Xeric’s talisman or skills necklace.
- Enter the Catacombs via the statue in the castle courtyard.
- Head to the northern section where Infernal Mages spawn alongside other monsters.
Note: The Catacombs are multicombat, so be cautious of other aggressive monsters like dust devils.
Safe Spot Locations and Techniques
Safe spotting Infernal Mages relies on using the environment to block their magic attacks while you deal damage with ranged or magic. Here’s how to do it in each location.
Slayer Tower Safe Spots
The Slayer Tower’s layout offers several natural barriers for safe spotting. The most reliable spots include:
- Pillar Safe Spot: In the northwest corner, position yourself behind one of the stone pillars. Lure an Infernal Mage so the pillar blocks its line of sight, preventing it from attacking. Attack with a ranged weapon like a magic shortbow or crossbow.
- Doorway Trap: Near the entrance to the Infernal Mage room, use the doorway to trap mages on one side while you attack from the other. This works best with a long-range weapon to avoid stepping into their attack range.
How to Execute:
- Agro an Infernal Mage by attacking it once.
- Run to your chosen safe spot (pillar or doorway).
- Wait for the mage to follow and get stuck behind the obstacle.
- Attack with ranged or magic, ensuring you stay out of its 10-tile attack range.
Kourend Catacombs Safe Spots
The Catacombs are trickier due to their open layout and multicombat nature, but safe spots exist:
- Rock Formation: In the northern area, use rocky outcrops to block mage attacks. Position yourself so the mage can’t path to you directly.
- Corridor Kiting: Lure a mage into a narrow corridor and attack from a distance, using the walls to break its line of sight.
Pro Tip: Bring a cannon to speed up kills in the Catacombs, but set it up in a safe spot to avoid drawing agro from other monsters.
Recommended Gear and Inventory Setup
Since Infernal Mages are weak to ranged attacks, prioritizing ranged gear is ideal for safe spotting. Magic is also viable but less common due to higher costs. Here’s a breakdown of recommended setups for different budgets.
Budget Ranged Setup
| Slot | Item | Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Head | Coif | Leather cowl |
| Body | Green d’hide body | Hard leather body |
| Legs | Green d’hide chaps | Leather chaps |
| Weapon | Magic shortbow | Willow longbow |
| Ammo | Mithril arrows | Adamant arrows |
| Cape | Ava’s attractor | Team cape |
Mid-Tier Ranged Setup
- Head: Archer helm or Robin hood hat
- Body: Black d’hide body
- Legs: Black d’hide chaps
- Weapon: Rune crossbow or magic shortbow (i)
- Ammo: Broad bolts or rune arrows
- Amulet: Amulet of glory
- Cape: Ava’s accumulator
High-End Ranged Setup
- Head: Armadyl helmet
- Body: Armadyl chestplate
- Legs: Armadyl chainskirt
- Weapon: Toxic blowpipe or dragon hunter crossbow
- Ammo: Dragon darts or diamond bolts (e)
- Amulet: Necklace of anguish
- Cape: Ava’s assembler
Inventory Suggestions
- Food: 10-15 sharks or monkfish for emergencies.
- Potions: Ranging potion, prayer potion (if using Protect from Magic).
- Teleport: Ectophial or Kourend teleport for quick exits.
- Extras: Slayer ring (for teleports), antipoisons (for nearby spiders).
Tips for Maximizing Efficiency
Safe spotting is only half the battle—optimizing your approach ensures faster tasks and better profits. Here are some expert tips to level up your Infernal Mage Slayer game.
Prayer and Combat Strategies
- Protect from Magic: Use this prayer if you can’t safe spot perfectly or get caught in combat. It negates their damage entirely.
- Prayer Flicking: For advanced players, flick Protect from Magic to conserve prayer points. Time it with the mage’s attack animation.
- Long-Range Mode: Set your weapon to long-range to increase safe spotting distance, though it sacrifices attack speed.
Drop Management
Infernal Mages drop valuable items that add up over time. Prioritize picking up:
- Death runes: Common and stackable, great for magic training.
- Dark mystic boots/hat: Rare drops worth millions.
- Staff of fire: Decent alch value.
Tip: Use an herb sack or rune pouch to save inventory space for longer trips.
Task Skipping Considerations
If Infernal Mages feel too slow or unprofitable, consider skipping them with Slayer points, especially if your combat stats are low. However, with safe spotting, they’re manageable even for mid-level players, so weigh the cost of points versus potential loot.
By mastering safe spotting in the Slayer Tower or Kourend Catacombs, you can turn Infernal Mages into a low-risk, high-reward Slayer task. With the right gear, positioning, and strategies, you’ll clear tasks faster, save resources, and maybe even snag those coveted mystic drops. Happy Slaying!