OSRS Slayer Guide 1-99 (2026): Best Masters, Tasks & Money Making

Slayer is arguably the most versatile skill in Old School RuneScape. It trains combat, unlocks exclusive high-value monsters, generates significant income, and feeds into late-game bossing. This 2026 guide covers everything: the best Slayer Masters, how to use your Slayer points, which tasks to block and extend, and how to maximise both XP and GP per hour.

How Slayer Works

To train Slayer, speak to a Slayer Master to receive a task — a set number of a specific monster to kill. Complete the task to receive Slayer points and XP. Each Slayer Master assigns different monsters and gives different point rewards per task. Your goal is to build a kill list around profitable, high-XP monsters while blocking tasks that waste time.

Best Slayer Masters Ranked

Duradel (Best for High-Level Players)

Duradel, located in Shilo Village, is the go-to master for players with 100 Combat and 50 Slayer. He assigns the highest-tier tasks including Abyssal Demons, Gargoyles, Nechryaels, and Cerberus. His task pool generates the best combination of XP and GP per hour for maxed or near-maxed accounts.

Konar quo Maten (Best for Mid-Level + Money)

Konar requires 75 Combat and assigns tasks to specific locations, which means every kill has a chance to drop a Brimstone Key. The Brimstone Chest rewards include Snapdragon seeds, Rune items, and other valuables — adding 200,000–500,000 GP/hour on top of regular task loot. Excellent choice for players in the 75–100 Combat range.

Nieve / Steve (Best Pre-Duradel)

Nieve (or Steve after Song of the Elves) requires 85 Combat and assigns a strong task pool very similar to Duradel's. She's the best option before you meet Duradel's requirements and gives 12 points per task.

Krystilia (Best for Wilderness Points)

Based in Edgeville, Krystilia assigns Wilderness-only tasks with a massive 25 points per task. This is the best master for point-farming — block-list farming, buying Slayer Helm upgrades, and saving for the Imbue are all done efficiently here. Be aware of PK risk in the Wilderness.

Slayer Points: What to Spend Them On

Slayer points are the currency of the Slayer system. Priority purchases:

Slayer Helm (i): Costs 400 points to imbue. Best-in-slot headgear on task — gives +15% damage and accuracy boost to all combat styles.
Block Slots: 100 points per additional block. Blocking bad tasks is worth huge time savings in the long run.
Extend Slots: 50 points per extend. Extend your best money-making tasks (Hydra, Gargoyles, Abyssal Demons).
Broader Fletching: 300 points. Allows fletching broad arrows and bolts — useful for AFK money.

Best Tasks to Block

Certain tasks are time-wasters with low XP and GP. Block these as soon as possible:

Black Demons
Trolls
Dagannoths (situational)
Steel Dragons
Iron Dragons

Best Tasks to Extend

Extend these for maximum efficiency:

Alchemical Hydra — ~3.7M GP/hour, excellent XP
Gargoyles — 500K–1M GP/hour, good AFK XP
Abyssal Demons — Great for Abyssal Whip/Dagger drops
Nechryaels — Good drops, especially herb seeds
Cerberus — Drops Primordial/Eternal/Pegasian crystals worth millions

Most Profitable Slayer Tasks 2026

Alchemical Hydra (~3.7M GP/hr)

The undisputed king of Slayer money-making. Found in the Karuulm Slayer Dungeon (requires 95 Slayer), the Hydra drops Hydra Leather (used to create Ferocious Gloves), Hydra Bones, and the rare Hydra's Claw used to upgrade the Zamorakian Hasta into the Dragon Hunter Lance. Budget setup works fine, but Bandos + Blowpipe + Dragon Hunter Lance is optimal.

Cerberus (~2M GP/hr)

Cerberus requires 91 Slayer and 60 Prayer. Her drops include the three primordial, eternal, and pegasian crystals, each worth 15M–30M GP. Even without uniques, the regular loot is consistently profitable. Use Protect from Melee and learn her three-soul special attack.

Gargoyles (~700K GP/hr)

Found in the Slayer Tower, Gargoyles require 75 Slayer and a Rock Hammer to finish off. They drop noted Mithril and Adamantite Bars, Rune Full Helms, and Granite Mauls. Semi-AFK with Cannon and a granite hammer in inventory. Excellent for passive income while watching something.

Abyssal Demons (~600K GP/hr)

Requiring 85 Slayer, Abyssal Demons drop Abyssal Whips (commonly) and Abyssal Daggers/Heads (rarely). In the Catacombs, they also drop Totem Pieces for Skotizo. Stack clue scrolls here for additional profit.

Training Milestones

Level 55: Broad Bolts unlocked — sell or fletch for passive income
Level 75: Gargoyles, one of the best AFK profit tasks
Level 85: Abyssal Demons — consistent whip drops
Level 91: Cerberus — mid-game money printing
Level 95: Alchemical Hydra — best Slayer money in the game

XP Rates & Time to 99

Slayer XP rates vary depending on your method and combat level. Rough estimates:

Levels 1–50: 10,000–30,000 XP/hour
Levels 50–75: 30,000–60,000 XP/hour
Levels 75–99: 60,000–100,000 XP/hour

Total time to 99 Slayer is approximately 400–600 hours depending on task choices and efficiency. Using Bursting/Barraging on Nechryaels and Dust Devils in the Catacombs can boost XP significantly at the cost of rune spending.

Conclusion

Slayer is a long-term investment that pays off enormously in both combat levels and wealth. Build your block and extend list thoughtfully, farm Slayer points efficiently through Wilderness tasks, and focus on high-value tasks as soon as your level allows. By the time you hit 99, your bank will be substantially richer for it.

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