OSRS Slayer Guide 1-99 Fastest and Most Efficient Methods

Slayer is one of the most rewarding and popular skills in Old School RuneScape (OSRS), combining combat, exploration, and lucrative drops. This comprehensive OSRS Slayer Guide will walk you through the fastest and most efficient methods to reach level 99, covering Slayer Masters, gear, tasks, and strategies to maximize experience and profit. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, this guide will help you conquer the Slayer skill.

Slayer is unique because it ties directly to combat, offering experience in Attack, Strength, Defence, Ranged, and Magic while unlocking exclusive monsters and bosses. Here’s why you should train Slayer:

• Profit Potential: High-level Slayer monsters like the Alchemical Hydra and Cerberus drop valuable items, netting millions per hour.
• Combat Boost: Slayer tasks provide combat XP, helping you level up other combat skills simultaneously.
• Exclusive Drops: Items like the Abyssal Whip, Occult Necklace, and Dragon Hunter Lance are locked behind Slayer levels.
• Variety: Tasks send you across Gielinor, keeping gameplay dynamic and engaging.

Getting Started with Slayer

Recommended Starting Stats

Slayer is combat-intensive, so it’s best to start with decent combat stats. Aim for at least:

• 70+ Attack, Strength, and Defence
• 60+ Ranged and Magic
• 43+ Prayer for protection prayers

Starting at a lower combat level (e.g., 40) is possible but slower due to weaker tasks and limited Slayer Masters. Boost your combat early with quests like Waterfall Quest and The Grand Tree.

Early Quests for Slayer XP

Knock out these quests to skip the slow early levels:

Quest	Slayer XP	Requirements
Varrock Museum Quiz	1,000	None
A Porcine of Interest	1,000	Combat to kill Sourhog (level 37)
Natural History Quiz	1,000	None

These quests can boost you to level 9-13 Slayer, saving hours of low-XP tasks.

Slayer Masters and Task Strategies

Choosing the Right Slayer Master

Your combat level determines which Slayer Masters you can use. Higher-tier Masters assign tougher tasks with better XP and rewards. Here’s a breakdown:

Slayer Master	Combat Level Req.	Points per Task	Best Use
Turael (Burthorpe)	None	0	Point boosting, skipping bad tasks
Mazchna (Canifis)	20	2	Low-level players
Chaeldar (Zanaris)	70	10	Mid-level (70-85 combat)
Nieve/Steve (Gnome Stronghold)	85	12	High-level (85+ combat)
Duradel (Shilo Village)	100, 50 Slayer	15	Endgame (100+ combat)
Konar quo Maten (Kourend)	75	18	Profit-focused tasks
Krystilia (Edgeville)	None	25	Wilderness tasks, point farming

Tip: Use Turael for nine quick tasks, then do the 10th with a high-level Master (e.g., Konar or Duradel) to maximize points due to milestone bonuses (10th, 50th, 100th tasks).

Point Boosting with Turael

Turael’s tasks are fast but give no points. To farm points efficiently:

1. Complete nine Turael tasks (e.g., goblins, cows).
2. Do the 10th task with a high-point Master like Konar or Krystilia.
3. Repeat to stockpile points for unlocks and skips.

This strategy is great early on to unlock key perks like “Bigger and Badder” (superior monsters for extra XP).

Blocking and Skipping Tasks

Some tasks are slow or unprofitable. Use Slayer points to:

• Block: Permanently remove tasks (100 points each, up to 6-7 slots with quest points).
• Skip: Pass a task temporarily (30 points each).

Tasks to Block: High-weight, low-XP tasks like Suqahs, Spiritual Creatures, and Black Demons (check task weights on the OSRS Wiki).

Tasks to Extend: Burstable tasks like Dust Devils and Nechryaels for maximum XP.

Gear and Equipment for Slayer

Essential Slayer Gear

Your gear depends on the task, but here are must-haves:

• Slayer Helmet (i): Boosts damage and accuracy on tasks; craft with a Black Mask.
• Dwarf Multicannon: Speeds up tasks in multi-combat areas (unlocked via Dwarf Cannon quest).
• Prayer Gear: Proselyte armor for Prayer-heavy tasks (unlocked via The Slug Menace).
• Teleportation: Fairy Rings (Fairy Tale II) and Slayer Rings for fast travel.

Combat Style Recommendations

Switch styles based on the monster’s weakness:

• Melee: Soulreaper Axe or Ghrazi Rapier for 1×1/2×2 targets; Arclight for demons.
• Ranged: Dragon Hunter Crossbow for dragons; Toxic Blowpipe for fast attacks.
• Magic: Ice Barrage for burstable tasks (requires Desert Treasure I).

Ironman Tip: Avoid cannonballs; they’re inefficient due to crafting time. Focus on melee or burst tasks.

Task-Specific Equipment

Some monsters require special gear (buy from Slayer Masters):

• Nose Peg: Aberrant Spectres (level 60 Slayer).
• Facemask: Dust Devils (level 65 Slayer).
• Witchwood Icon: Cave Horrors (level 58 Slayer).

Fastest Slayer XP Methods

Bursting and Barraging

Bursting (Ice Burst) and Barraging (Ice Barrage) in multi-combat areas like the Catacombs of Kourend offer insane XP rates (up to 200k+/hr). Best tasks:

• Dust Devils: Level 65 Slayer, burstable.
• Nechryaels: Level 80 Slayer, high XP and loot.
• Dagannoths: Level 74 Slayer, barrage in multi-combat.

Setup: Ancestral Robes, Kodai Wand, and Prayer potions. Use a Bracelet of Slaughter to extend tasks.

Cannon Tasks

Place a Dwarf Multicannon in multi-combat areas for tasks like:

• Kalphites: Fast kills, decent loot.
• Dagannoths: High XP in multi-combat.

Note: Cannonballs are costly, so balance with profit-focused tasks.

High-Level Slayer Bosses

At higher levels, tackle bosses for XP and profit:

• Kraken: Level 87 Slayer, AFK-friendly, drops Kraken Tentacle.
• Cerberus: Level 91 Slayer, drops Primordial Crystals.
• Alchemical Hydra: Level 95 Slayer, 4M+/hr profit.

Tips and Tricks for Efficient Slayer

Maximize Slayer Points

Earn points by completing tasks and hitting milestones (10th, 50th, 100th, etc.). Spend on:

• Bigger and Badder: Unlocks superior monsters for extra XP.
• Slayer Helmet: Essential for damage boosts.
• Block Slots: Unlock with 50 quest points per slot (up to 5, plus Elite Lumbridge Diary).

Optimize Travel

Slayer tasks span Gielinor, so use:

• Fairy Rings: Fast access to most Slayer locations.
• NPC Contact: Get tasks remotely (Lunar Diplomacy).
• Slayer Rings: Teleport to Slayer dungeons.

Profit-Focused Tasks

Use Konar quo Maten for tasks with Brimstone Key drops, which yield ~89k loot per chest. Tasks like Brutal Black Dragons (level 77 Slayer) drop dragon bones and high-value items.

Avoid Burnout

Slayer is a grind, so pace yourself. Mix AFK tasks (e.g., Kraken) with high-effort tasks (e.g., Barraging). Take breaks to avoid fatigue.

With this OSRS Slayer Guide, you’re equipped to reach level 99 efficiently while racking up profits and combat XP. Start with quests, choose the right Slayer Master, optimize your gear, and prioritize high-XP tasks like bursting. Good luck, and happy slaying!