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OSRS Slayer training guide

Slayer is a task-management skill. The best route depends on master, task weighting, blocks, skips, combat style, profit goals, and boss alternatives.

Quick tip: Block high-weight tasks you consistently dislike. Skip low-weight bad tasks instead of wasting a block slot.

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Training routes

Choose the trade-off that matters

4 routes shown

Route 1

Recommended

Progress masters while building permanent Slayer upgrades.

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  1. 1Train combat first
  2. 2Chaeldar or Konar
  3. 3Bigger and Badder
  4. 4Black Mask and Slayer Helmet
  5. 5Nieve or Steve
  6. 6Duradel or Kuradal
  7. 7Boss Slayer
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Route 2

Fastest XP

Build a master-specific list around Cannon, Burst, Barrage, and Venator tasks.

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  1. 1Separate block list for the chosen master
  2. 2Extend strong multi-target tasks
  3. 3Shorten or skip slow tasks
  4. 4Use Expeditious or Slaughter bracelets
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Route 3

Points

Use quick tasks and milestone masters.

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  1. 1Turael or Aya for nine quick tasks
  2. 2Konar or a high-level master for milestones
  3. 3Krystilia for Wilderness points
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Route 4

Profit and bossing

Trade XP efficiency for keys, bosses, pets, and collection logs.

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  1. 1Konar for Brimstone Keys
  2. 2Duradel or Kuradal boss alternatives
  3. 3Like a Boss
  4. 4Choose profitable substitutions
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Level checklist

Milestones worth planning around

Progression

What this skill unlocks

  • Slayer Helmet
  • Superior monsters
  • Boss assignments
  • Unique weapons and armour
  • Late-game PvM

Cross-skill value

What it helps train

  • Every combat skill

Resources

Useful outputs

  • Herbs
  • seeds
  • runes
  • equipment
  • boss uniques

Before committing supplies

Important method warnings

  • Separate block lists per master are live.
  • Task-specific rates are not sustainable 1–99 averages.
  • Wilderness Slayer needs separate PvP-risk labeling.
  • Costs and profit margins are price-sensitive. Recalculate before buying supplies for a long grind.

Connected progression

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Use milestone levels when they unlock your next goal. Level 99 does not need to be the first target.