1–99 Slayer Training Guide (OSRS 2025)

Slayer is one of the most rewarding skills in Old School RuneScape, combining combat training, steady profit, and access to powerful gear. While XP rates are slower than pure combat skills, Slayer offers long-term value when trained efficiently.

🎯 At-a-Glance Slayer Training Overview

• Recommended starting combat: 70+ (85+ ideal)

• Fastest XP: Cannon + bursting with optimized block lists

• Best profit: Boss Slayer (Duradel) or Konar tasks

• AFK options: Aggressive monsters, cannon setups, prayer gear

• Key unlocks: Bigger and Badder, Slayer Helmet, task blocks

How Slayer Works

Slayer is a task-based combat skill where you are assigned a specific monster and quantity to kill. You earn Slayer XP equal to the monster’s hitpoints, and many monsters require special equipment to fight safely.

Completing tasks rewards Slayer points, which are used to unlock superior monsters, task extensions, skips, and utility upgrades.

Slayer Masters Explained

Low-Level & Utility Masters

• Turael / Spria: No requirements, used for point boosting or task resets

• Mazchna: 20 combat, beginner-friendly after early progression

• Vannaka: 40 combat, situational with recent point improvements

Mid to High-Level Masters

• Chaeldar: 70 combat, solid transition master

• Konar: 75 combat, location-based tasks with Brimstone Keys

• Nieve: 85 combat, excellent for fast XP

• Duradel: 100 combat & 50 Slayer, best for boss tasks and long assignments

Slayer Points & Reward Priorities

You start earning Slayer points after your 5th task. Every 10th task grants bonus points, scaling significantly at higher milestones.

Recommended Unlock Order

• Bigger and Badder (superior monsters)

• Slayer Helmet (upgrade from Black Mask)

• Task blocks & extensions

• Slayer rings (teleport utility)

• Task storage (flexibility without skipping)

Essential Gear & Preparation

Mandatory Items

• Black Mask or Slayer Helmet (imbued for magic/ranged)

• Ancient spellbook (bursting tasks)

• Dwarf Multicannon

• Expeditious & Bracelet of Slaughter

Combat Setups

• Melee: Strength bonus prioritized

• Magic: Bursting only, Ancient spells

• Prayer: High prayer bonus for AFK tasks

• Optional: Ranged, Wilderness, Boss-specific setups

Slayer Training Styles

⚡ Fastest XP Slayer

• Cannon every possible task

• Burst or barrage multi-combat monsters

• Use expeditious bracelets on slow tasks

• Block non-cannonable, non-burst tasks

Wilderness Slayer Cave offers some of the highest XP rates due to multi-combat, cannon use, and aggressive monsters.

💰 Profitable Slayer

• Konar for Brimstone Keys

• Duradel for boss-heavy task weighting

• Use bracelets to control task length

🛋️ AFK Slayer

• Aggressive monsters with prayer gear

• Cannon setups with extended ammo capacity

• Optional aggression potions for long AFK windows

📈 Slayer Point Farming

• Wilderness Slayer for highest points per task

• Turael boosting (9 Turael + 1 Konar task)

• Always use expeditious bracelets

Step-by-Step Efficient Slayer Path

1. Train combat to at least 70–85

2. Complete key quests (Desert Treasure I, Lost City)

3. Unlock Bigger and Badder

4. Imbue Black Mask / Slayer Helmet

5. Set block list based on XP or profit goal

6. Rotate between Nieve, Duradel, or Konar

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Training Slayer too early with low combat

• Ignoring task blocks and extensions

• Not using bracelets to control task length

• Cannoning inefficient tasks

• Skipping quests that unlock key monsters

FAQ

What combat level should I start Slayer?

70 combat minimum, but 85+ provides significantly better XP and task quality.

Is Slayer profitable?

Yes. Boss tasks and Konar assignments can generate large profits over time.

Should I prioritize XP or profit?

Early game favors XP; mid-to-late game allows profit without sacrificing efficiency.

Is AFK Slayer worth it?

It’s slower and less profitable but excellent for passive progression.

Do Ironmen train Slayer differently?

Core strategies are similar, but cannon use is limited and preparation is more important.

Efficiency Note

If time is limited, many players streamline progression by focusing on optimized task selection, efficient gear setups, and minimizing downtime. Trusted services like ArgenGaming are sometimes used for convenience support, allowing players to stay focused on gameplay rather than logistics.