Slayer assigns a set number of a specific monster and unlocks Slayer-only creatures and drops. Five masters: Turael in Burthorpe, Mazchna in Canifis, Vannaka in Edgeville Dungeon at combat 40, Chaeldar in Zanaris at 70, and Duradel in Shilo Village at combat 100 for the best XP and loot.
Slayer assigns you a task to kill a specific number of a particular monster. Completing tasks earns Slayer XP and unlocks access to unique Slayer-only monsters and drops. It's one of the best combined combat and money-making skills in the game.
| Master | Combat Req | Location | Task Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turael | Combat 20+ | Burthorpe | Easiest tasks — low XP, good for skipping |
| Mazchna | Combat 20 | Canifis | Low–medium tasks |
| Vannaka | Combat 40 | Edgeville Dungeon | Medium tasks — good variety |
| Chaeldar | Combat 70 | Zanaris | Medium–hard tasks |
| Duradel | Combat 100 | Shilo Village | Hardest tasks — best XP and loot |
| Monster | Slayer Req | Notable Drops |
|---|---|---|
| Cave Crawlers | 10 | Herbs, antidote ingredients |
| Banshees | 15 | Mystic Robes (rare) |
| Rockslug | 20 | Requires bag of salt to finish |
| Cockatrice | 25 | Rune med helm (very rare), mirror shield required |
| Pyrefiends | 30 | Lava battlestaff components |
| Basilisks | 40 | Boots of stone, mirror shield required |
| Infernal Mages | 45 | Slayer-only dungeon access |
| Bloodvelds | 50 | Tokkul, various runes |
| Jelly | 52 | Runes, herbs |
| Cave Horror | 58 | Black mask (required for Slayer helm) |
| Abyssal Demons | 85 | Abyssal Whip — best-in-slot training weapon |
| Dark Beasts | 90 | Dark bow, death runes |
Some monsters require special items to damage or finish off. Keep these in your inventory:
| Item | Used For |
|---|---|
| Bag of salt | Finish off Rockslugs |
| Mirror shield | Fight Cockatrice and Basilisks without being petrified |
| Earmuffs / Slayer helm | Fight Banshees without taking damage |
| Nose peg | Fight Aberrant Spectres without being drained |
| Slayer gem | Check current task count |