Slayer
Slayer
Overview
Slayer is a members-only combat skill where players are assigned to defeat a certain number of monsters by Slayer Masters. Each monster may require specific equipment, tactics, or a minimum Slayer level to kill. Completing tasks earns you Slayer points that can be exchanged for rewards.
Slayer Masters
Delve offers several Slayer Masters, each with different requirements and task lists:
Master | Required Level | Points per Task | Location | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Turael/Mazchna | 1 | 10 | Home | Easiest tasks, good for beginners |
Vannaka | 40 | 20 | Home | Medium difficulty tasks |
Konar/Nieve | 75 | 30 | Home | High-level tasks with better rewards |
Duradel | 99 | 30 | Home | Most difficult standard tasks |
Boss Task Master | 101 | 50 | Home | Exclusively assigns boss monsters |
Wilderness Slayer Master | 100 | 50 | Home | Tasks in the Wilderness only |
Crystal Slayer Master | 90 | 50 | Home | Tasks in the Crystal Cavern only |
Special Assignment Masters | 80-95 | 50 | Various | Task-specific masters (Kraken, Cerberus, Hydra) |
Task Types
Regular Slayer
Standard tasks assigned by the main Slayer Masters (Turael through Duradel). These involve defeating a specified number of monsters and reward you with Slayer points upon completion.
Boss Tasks
High-level tasks focusing exclusively on boss monsters. These tasks are shorter but more challenging, typically requiring advanced combat skills and equipment.
Wilderness Slayer
Tasks that must be completed in the Wilderness. These offer increased risk due to potential PvP encounters, but also provide better rewards including unique emblems.
Crystal Slayer
Special tasks that take place in the Crystal Cavern. These require level 90 combat and reward players with unique crystalline drops. See the Crystal Slayer Guide for more details.
Special Assignments
Single-monster tasks for specific high-level creatures:
- Kraken (Level 87 Slayer required)
- Cerberus (Level 91 Slayer required)
- Hydra (Level 95 Slayer required)
Monster Locations
Common Slayer Locations
Slayer Tower
- First Floor: Crawling Hands, Bloodvelds
- Second Floor: Infernal Mages, Dust Devils
- Third Floor: Abyssal Demons, Nechryaels, Gargoyles
- Teleport: Use the Slayer teleport option in your spellbook
Rellekka/Fremennik Slayer Dungeon
- Main Area: Cave Bugs, Cave Crawlers, Rockslug, Cockatrice
- North Area: Turoth, Kurask, Cave Horror
- East Area: Basilisks, Jellies
Catacombs
- Magic Axes, Possessed Pickaxes, Ankou, Fire Giants
- Twisted Banshees, Warped Jellies, Wyrms
Taverley Dungeon
- Ghosts, Skeletons, Lesser Demons
- Blue Dragons, Black Dragons, Hellhounds
- Dark Beasts
Brimhaven Dungeon
- Fire Giants, Greater Demons, Black Demons
- Iron Dragons, Steel Dragons, Bronze Dragons
Boss Locations
- Abyssal Sire - Abyss dungeon (3104, 4839, 0)
- Alchemical Hydra - Hydra Teleport (2461, 9814, 0)
- Cerberus - Cerberus lair (1310, 1248, 0)
- Kraken - Stronghold slayer dungeon (2288, 10008, 0)
- Thermonuclear Smoke Devil - Smoke Devil Teleport (2404, 9417, 0)
God Wars Dungeon Bosses
- General Graardor (2860, 5354, 2)
- Kree'arra (2839, 5293, 2)
- K'ril Tsutsaroth (2925, 5335, 2)
- Commander Zilyana (2919, 5281, 1)
Wilderness Bosses
- Callisto (3325, 3845, 0)
- Venenatis (3345, 3754, 0)
- Vet'ion (3197, 3791, 0)
- Scorpia (3233, 3948, 0)
- Chaos Elemental (3285, 3922, 0)
Crystal Cavern
- All Crystal Slayer monsters are located here
- Contains monsters ranging from level 10 to 90 Slayer
- Teleport: 3225, 12439, 0
- See Crystal Slayer Guide for detailed information
Slayer Rewards
Slayer points earned from completing tasks can be used to purchase:
- Ability to craft Slayer Helmets
- Task blocking and skipping
- Task extensions
- Broader fletching (for broad bolts)
- Slayer ring crafting
- Various other perks and items
Recommended Equipment
General Purpose Gear
- Slayer Helmet/Black Mask - Provides damage and accuracy bonuses on task
- Cannon - For faster kills in multi-combat areas
- Best-in-slot weapons and armor for your level
- Teleport options for quick travel
- Food and potions appropriate for the task
Special Equipment
Some monsters require specific items to damage or kill them:
- Nose peg/Slayer helmet - For Aberrant Spectres
- Earmuffs/Slayer helmet - For Banshees
- Facemask/Slayer helmet - For Dust Devils
- Rock hammer - For Gargoyles
- Bag of salt - For Rock Slugs
- Ice cooler - For Desert Lizards
- Mirror shield - For Basilisks and Cockatrices
- Leaf-bladed weapons - For Turoth and Kurask
Tips and Strategies
- Block tasks that are slow or that you find tedious
- Use a cannon when possible to speed up tasks
- Complete milestone tasks (10th, 50th, etc.) with the highest-level master you can use
- Consider using Turael to quickly "skip" difficult tasks
- For Wilderness Slayer, bring minimal risk gear and be aware of PKers
- Use protection prayers appropriately to minimize damage
- Stock up on slayer rings for quick teleports to various locations
See Also
- Crystal Slayer Guide - Guide to Crystal Slayer
- Wilderness Slayer - Guide to Wilderness Slayer
- Slayer Task Locations - Detailed information on where to find each monster