Written by Andrew Hammel

browe all osrs Not every Slayer assignment in OSRS is worth your time. Some are excellent for gaining XP, others for making money, and some you should just avoid altogether. This guide will show you which tasks to prioritize, which to skip, and which ones are only worth doing for profit.

S-Tier Slayer Tasks (Always Do)

Smoke devils

• The top XP task in the game using Ice Barrage
• Drops help offset rune costs
• Use a cannon to pull them, then barrage for 150k/hr

Dust devils

• High XP with Barrage or Venator bow
• Located in the Catacombs of Kourend
• Profitable and semi-AFK

Nechryael

• Solid XP with Barrage
• Great drops when using melee in Slayer Tower
• Easy farming with Venator bow or Scythe

Bloodvelds (Mutated)

• 80–100k XP/hr using a cannon in Meiyerditch Labs
• Decent loot
• Avoid regular ones unless necessary

Dagannoth

• Quick cannon task
• Decent XP and fast to clear
• Good for points, not so much for loot

A-Tier Slayer Tasks (Do If Efficient)

Kalphites

• Reliable cannon task
• Very fast and easy
• Poor profit, but great XP

Ankous

• Barrage in Catacombs or Wilderness Slayer Cave
• High XP though runes can be costly
• Ideal if you're looking for quick levels

Dark beasts

• Simple to complete with decent drops
• Low-effort method gives fast XP
• Don’t extend the task

Aberrant spectres

• Cannon Venator bow in multi area
• Carry Prayer potions
• Decent herbs and seeds help offset costs

TzHaar

• Barrage for quick Magic and Slayer XP
• Blood spells help cover costs
• Optional Fight Caves for bonus rewards

B-Tier Slayer Tasks (Profit or Filler)

Abyssal demons

• Whip drops offer solid profit
• Worthwhile when barraging or using Venator
• Long task—block it if focusing on XP

Greater demons

• Tormented Demons or K'ril for profit
• Otherwise, skip if XP is your goal

Hellhounds

• Cerberus is a good long-term money maker
• Regular ones are fast but give poor drops
• Only do if you need a break or points

Suqah

• Can be cannoned and killed quickly
• No useful drops, consumes supplies
• Good XP, bad for profit

C-Tier Slayer Tasks (Do Only for Money)

Demonic gorillas (Black demons)

• Excellent profit, terrible XP
• Only take this if you want the unique drops

Cave kraken

• Boss version offers decent profit
• Poor XP either way
• Skip if aiming for 99 Slayer fast

Aviansie

• Kree’arra for Armadyl gear
• Skip if you don't do bossing

Basilisk knights

• Profit-focused task
• Not worth it for XP unless you're just passing time

Rune dragons

• Best with a dragon hunter lance
• Good profit, low XP gain
• Skip if not properly equipped

Skip or Block These Tasks

• Drakes
• Wyrms
• Trolls
• Fossil Island Wyverns
• Spiritual creatures
• Waterfiends
• Elves
• Steel/Iron dragons (unless using DH lance)
• Mutated Zygomites

Avoid tasks that take too long, offer poor XP, or cost too much to finish.

Final Thoughts

The best Slayer tasks provide fast XP, don’t drain your bank, and save you time. If it's slow, skip it. If it’s frustrating, block it. The idea is to spend more time blasting through dust devils and less time chasing suqahs with no reward.

FAQ

Q: What’s the fastest Slayer task?

Smoke devils using Ice Barrage.

Q: Which tasks should I always prioritize?

Dust devils, Nechryaels, Smoke devils, Bloodvelds, Dagannoth.

Q: Which tasks should I always avoid?

Drakes, Wyrms, Waterfiends, Spiritual creatures, Trolls.

Q: Which Slayer tasks are best for making money?

Abyssal demons, Demonic gorillas, Cerberus, Rune dragons.

Q: Are boss-related Slayer tasks worth it?

Only if you're well-geared and care more about loot than Slayer XP gains.

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