Strategy Guide for RuneScape: The BEST Slayer Tips for OSRS 2025

Hello everyone, Kos here and welcome to another Old School RuneScape (OSRS) guide! In 2025, Slayer remains one of the most rewarding—and at times challenging—skills in the game.

Whether you find it profitable and exciting or slow and repetitive, Slayer is an essential part of progressing your account, unlocking access to profitable monsters, chasing epic pets, and achieving that coveted skillcape.

In today's updated guide, I'll share the top tactics and fresh insights that will make your Slayer grind smoother, smarter, and more satisfying than ever in the current game.

Read on for dynamic strategies tailored to the latest updates, and don’t forget to join our Discord for more OSRS help!

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Getting Started: Early Game Slayer in 2025

Efficient Slayer progression in OSRS 2025 starts with smart planning, early game optimization, and leveraging the latest updates.

Here’s how to set yourself up for Slayer success right from day one.

1.

Early Slayer XP: Museum Quiz and Key Quests

Kickstart your Slayer journey with fast, free XP:

• Varrock Museum Natural History Quiz: Finish this for an instant 1,000 Slayer XP.
• A Porcine of Interest: Also grants 1,000 Slayer XP, pushing you straight to level 13 Slayer.
• Additional quests for early XP: Wanted!, Lair of Tarn Razorlor, and Royal Trouble (each providing 5,000 Slayer XP).
• In RS3, questing provides even more XP—over 190,000 from early tasks alone.

2.

Optimal Starting Combat Training

Combine Slayer with combat training for efficiency:

• Train melee on rock/sand crabs to at least 70 combat before focusing heavily on Slayer.
• Use XP-rich quests (like Waterfall Quest).
• Training Slayer below 70 combat isn’t efficient, so prioritize combat/quest XP early.

3.

Beginner Slayer Masters: Picking Your First Master

• OSRS: Start with Turael for quick, low-XP tasks or Spria (needed for A Porcine of Interest).
• Mid-tiers: Mazchna is an option at low combat, then move to Vannaka (>40 combat), though Vannaka is not optimal for points or efficiency.
• Early Mastery Route: Rush Chaeldar at combat 70, and unlock Nieve/Steve or Duradel at higher combat levels for vastly better XP/task and point rewards.

4.

Milestone Rewards and Unlocks

• Complete ‘Smoking Kills’ to start earning full Slayer points from each assignment.
• Prioritize unlocking the Slayer Helmet, then save points to block slow or unprofitable assignments.
• Modern updates link block slots to quest points, giving you more flexibility as early as possible.

5.

Skipping, Extensions, and Bracelet Usage (2025)

• Expeditious Bracelet: Skip through slow XP tasks quickly.
• Bracelet of Slaughter: Extend high-XP, multi-target tasks (e.g., Dust Devils, Bloodvelds, Aberrant Spectres).
• More block/skip slots and easier progression let you avoid bottleneck assignments like Iron Dragons, Spiritual Creatures, Suqah, Black Demons, etc.

6.

Maximizing Early XP and Saving Time

• Use the highest Slayer Master available for your level.
• Unlock teleports (Slayer Ring, Fairy Ring network, POH portals, key diary teleports) as soon as possible.
• Early game DPS gear (e.g., Abyssal whip, Blowpipe, Ancient Magicks for bursting) makes a significant difference.
• Use POH (Proselyte Prayer + Bonecrusher for AFK) setups for long or low-intensity grinds.

7.

Patch Notes & Community Announcements

Consistent updates through 2025 have streamlined early Slayer with more block slots, improved bank/POH teleportation, and more accessible quest routes, making the early-to-mid game smoother than ever.

Expert Tip:
“You should complete the Varrock Museum Quiz and the quest ‘A Porcine of Interest’ before training Slayer as this will boost you all the way to level 13 Slayer before you even get started.” — OSRSGuide.com

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Essential Slayer Gear & Inventory Upgrades

To dominate Slayer in 2025, you must optimize not just what you fight, but how you fight.

Here’s the definitive list of gear, QOL tools, and bank strategies for maximum efficiency and profit.

1.

Must-Have Slayer Gear and QOL Items

• Slayer Helmet (Imbued): Top DPS boost on tasks.

Imbue for +16.67% melee and +15% ranged/magic accuracy/damage.

• Dwarf Multicannon: Absolute staple for many tasks; massive DPS and time saver.

Max capacity now up to 60 with Combat Achievements.

• Bonecrusher & Bonecrusher Necklace: Auto-buries bones; pairs with the dragonbone necklace for global Prayer restoration.
• Ash Sanctifier: Auto-purifies demonic ashes—key for demon tasks.

Bank-charging now available.

• Rune Pouch (now 4 slots with Thread of Elidinis): Store 4 rune types, with 2025 upgrades for quick loadouts.
• Herb Sack, Gem Bag, Seed Box: Massive inventory QOL for loot-heavy assignments.
• Teleport Tools: Eternal/standard Slayer Ring, Fairy Rings, POH portal nexus, jewelry box—all for efficient travel and task switching.
• Expeditious & Bracelet of Slaughter: Control task length for optimal XP or skip speed.

2.

Recent Diary Reward and Item Integration

• Bonecrusher, Ash Sanctifier, and Rune Pouch now feature improved bank charging and configuration.
• New demon-bane weapons offer best-in-slot performance on demon assignments and emerging future content.
• Extensive POH storage upgrades allow you to free up bank space and streamline task gear swaps.

3.

Bank Organization & Inventory Management

• Store outfits and frequently-used gear in your POH Costume Room.
• Use bank placeholders for consistent setups (melee, ranged, mage, burst, wildy, etc.).
• Batch consumables (potions, food, runes) by function for quick withdrawals.
• Keep your supply of bracelets, cannonballs, and teleport tabs topped off during bank trips.

4.

Potion Management & Survivability

• Pack appropriate potions: Divine super combats, ranging/magic pots, antifires, antivenoms, stamina pots.
• Bring combo food and Saradomin Brews for dangerous or remote tasks.
• Optional holy wrench for increased prayer restoration per sip.

5.

Balancing Survivability, Profit, and Efficiency

• For risky tasks (like Wilderness), bring minimum valuables and always a teleport.
• On profit-centric tasks, consider task extensions (Slaughter) and use looting tools (Herb Sack, Gem Bag).
• Maximize POH benefits (rejuvenation pool, jewelry box) for fast heals and resets.

6.

Notable 2022-2025 Item and Meta Changes

• Dwarf Multicannon capacity buffed for Combat Achievements.
• On-the-go charging for Bonecrusher/Ash Sanctifier.
• Flexible rune pouch loadouts.
• New demon-bane weaponry setting the tone for future content.

Expert Insight:
“Every additional slot, rune storage, or inventory tool doesn't just add convenience—it multiplies the hours you save per 99.” — Kaoz OSRS, 2025

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Advanced Methods: Cannoning, Bursting, Blocking, & Task Extensions

2025’s Slayer meta is all about maximizing XP/hr and profit with the right advanced strategies:

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Cannoning

• Multi-combat zones (Kalphite lair, Chasm of Fire) remain the best sites for cannoning.
• Be mindful of area rules and capacity updates—single-combat/cannon-restricted dungeons are far less efficient.
• World-hopping for optimal respawn rates can supercharge your XP/hour.

2.

Bursting & Barraging

• Catacombs of Kourend is the best for bursting multi-target assignments (Dust Devils, Nechryaels, Bloodvelds).
• Extend these tasks and use Bracelet of Slaughter for maximum length and XP.
• Leverage item plugins (like ground item markers) for quicker and more consistent mob stacking.

3.

The Bracelet Meta

• Bracelet of Slaughter: Always use for extendable, high-XP monster tasks.
• Expeditious Bracelet: Use to blitz through tedious or low-value tasks.
• Switch between these on-the-fly based on each assignment’s profit and enjoyment value.

4.

Blocking, Skipping, and Extensions

• Block high-weight, low-XP/profit tasks: (e.g., Hellhounds, Black Demons, Dragons, Suqahs, Steel Dragons).
• Only extend assignments that are high value for your goals (XP, GP, or pet hunting).
• Use Slayer point calculators/spreadsheets to custom-tailor your block/skip lists and maintain efficient point gain.

5.

Task Extensions for Pets & Profit

• Pair extensions and Slaughter bracelets on tasks with desirable bosses or pets (Hydra, Cerberus, Sire, Kraken).
• Use modern task storage and Turael skipping for control over pet/profit task rotation.

6.

Task Storage, Point Farming, & Sustainability

• Sustain your point bank so you always have the flexibility to skip poor assignments.
• Use milestone tasks (every 10th/50th/100th/250th/1000th) for max point gains, especially at high-level masters.
• Task storage features boost endgame efficiency, especially for pet and log completionists.

7.

Pet Hunting & Profit Maximization

• Extend and prioritize high GP-yielding, multi-drops assignments for both pet progress and profit (Nechryaels, Abbey Demons, Hydra).
• Turael skip as your pool of remaining pet/rares shrinks to chase specific targets without wasting time.

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Modern Slayer Tactics: Wildy Slayer, Turael Boosting, and Bossing

Unlock the new era of high-efficiency Slayer with specialized strategies for 2025’s best XP, point, and rare hunting methods.

1.

Wilderness Slayer: High-Risk, High-Reward

• Krystilia (Edgeville) gives you access to the fastest points and exclusive wildy-only drops.
• Wildy Slayer offers 25+ points per standard task—and up to 375 points per 50th.
• Use fast, replaceable gear (Webweaver Bow/Craw’s Bow + Black D’hide + a teleport always at the ready).
• Larran’s keys and blighted sack drops add tremendous profit on top of standard loot.
• Always prioritize risk management: never bring more than you’re willing to lose, and keep escape teleports 100% of the time.

2.

Turael Boosting & Skipping: Mastering Point Gain

• Turael skipping lets you finish 30+ rapid tasks per hour for a flood of milestone points at high-level masters.
• Set your block list to keep Turael tasks fast—block Kalphites, then use cannon/expeditious for speed.
• Use banking points to then skip/cycle for meta tasks at Nieve/Steve or Duradel.
• Best for unlocking all Slayer reward perks early, or when farming upgrades/boss assignments.

3.

Boosting vs.

Skipping: Comparing Methods

• Boosting (Turael): Best for stacking Slayer points quickly but offers lower XP/h.
• Skipping: Consumes more points but maximizes ability to focus on high-XP/profit/pet tasks.
• Use a hybrid approach for the best results: stockpile points, then skip/extend only the best assignments.

4.

Bossing on Assignment

• Boss tasks (post-200 points unlock) allow on-task uniques/pets, pulling from over 20 bosses.
• Lower XP rates compared to meta assignments, but necessary for collection logs and the rarest pets.
• Rotate bossing in as “breaks” from main XP grind or focus for unique item tracking.

5. 2025 Expert Recommendations

• Customize block lists to your playstyle—prioritize skipping slow tasks, extending only the top XP/GP/pet ones.
• Leverage all POH and diary teleportation for minimal downtime.
• For Wilderness Slayer: prepare for PKs and take full advantage of blighted sack profits and rare drops.

Pro Tip:
_“You should skip tasks that you can't cannon or barrage no matter how profitable it is, and block tasks that are frequently assigned that give low XP rates...

The fastest Slayer XP comes from bursting multi-combat assignments or specific wildy cave tasks—always balance risk with reward.” — Theoatrix, 2025_

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Community Wisdom: Slayer Tips from 2025’s Top Players

Learn from the best and future-proof your grind with advice from 2025’s top OSRS slayers:

• Choose your master wisely: Nieve/Steve or Duradel for best XP and task weighting.
• Bracelet strategy: Use expeditious to cut bad tasks short, slaughter for profitable XP boosters.
• Unlock order: Always rush “Bigger and Badder” for superiors, “Gargoyle Smasher” for auto-smash, then fill blocks.
• Milestone stacking: Do every 10th/50th task with a high-point master, especially Krystilia in the Wilderness.
• Meta tasks: Extend multi-barragable tasks; focus barraging/cannoning over variable profit.
• Upfront investment: Expect to spend for top XP rates (cannonballs, runes, food), but this pays off in time saved.
• Future-proofing: Stay flexible.

Players are stockpiling bracelets and preparing block lists to adapt for future meta shifts like grouped tasks and superior expansions.

New Reddit consensus (2025) suggests:

• Possible future grouping of dragons/demons as single block/cancel options
• Task-specific superiors (Wyverns/Kraken)
• Rechargeable/Eternal bracelets

Meta Shift:
The community now values time over gold.

The fastest routes to 99 Slayer are click-intensive, block-heavy, and require constant adaptation to the evolving item/game meta, particularly QOL and movement.

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Conclusion

Slayer in OSRS has evolved significantly, and in 2025, there’s never been a better time to maximize your efficiency, profit, and enjoyment.

Whether you're hunting pets, eyeing major drops, or simply aiming for the skillcape, these updated tactics ensure you'll stay ahead of the curve.

Join our Discord for deep dives, ask your burning questions, or share your own tips with the community.

Happy slaying, and best of luck on your grind to 99 and beyond!