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{{Infobox Slayer
|name = Cave horrors
|icon = [[File:Cave horror icon.png|center]]
|skillreq = {{SCP|Slayer|58}}
|combatreq = {{SCP|Combat|85}}
|otherreq = [[Cabin Fever]]
|chaeldar = 70-130 (200-250)
|nieve = 120-180 (200-250)
|duradel = 130-200 (200-250)
|id = 8900
}}

[[Cave horrors]] can be assigned as a [[slayer task]] starting at level 70 [[combat]] by [[Chaeldar]], [[Nieve]], and [[Duradel]]. Cave horrors are found exclusively in the [[Mos Le'Harmless Cave]], requiring completion of [[Cabin Fever]].  

You must wear a [[witchwood icon]] to fight cave horrors at melee distance, otherwise they will use a special attack which '''always''' deals damage equal to 10% of the player's base Hitpoints level, rounded down (e.g. 9 damage at 96). This can be completely mitigated by using [[Protect from Melee]], or using a safespot.

A [[light source]] is also required to fight them without taking additional damage, unless a [[fire of eternal light]] is lit. 

Cave horrors attack with [[Magic-based melee]], meaning that [[Protect from Melee]] will negate the damage, but high magic defence will help when not praying. They have fairly low Hitpoints, and they are relatively spread apart, so it is generally best to use a fast-firing Ranged weapon like a [[toxic blowpipe]], [[magic shortbow (i)]], [[Hunters' sunlight crossbow]], or [[Karil's crossbow]]. If using Melee, it is recommended to use equipment that provides high [[Prayer]] bonus (such as [[Proselyte armour]]) and always use Protect from Melee so a better amulet can be used. A dwarf multicannon can also be used to speed up kills. Cave horrors can alternatively be safespotted by using the mushrooms, stalagmites, and boulders inside the cave, such as the area by the swamp near the cave entrance.

Additionally, if using melee, it is helpful to bring a way to cast [[Bones to Peaches]] (or the [[Bones to peaches (tablet)|tablet version]]) as having good magic defence lets you out-heal their damage with the peaches. This can help save prayer potions and extend trips to the cave with extra healing. A [[herb sack]], [[seed box]], [[log basket]] and [[reagent pouch]] should be brought as well, as herbs, seeds, unnoted mahogany logs and limpwurt roots are commonly dropped.


==Slayer Unlocks==
{{Main|Slayer reward point}}
{|class="wikitable sortable lighttable align-left-2 align-left-4" style="text-align:center;"
!colspan="2"| Unlock
!Points cost
!Notes
|-
|[[File:Cave horror icon.png|link=]]
|Horrorific
|100
|Number of [[cave horror]]s assigned is increased to 200-250.
|}


==Monster Variants==
{|class = "wikitable sortable"
!Monster
!Combat level
!Slayer XP
!Locations
!Notes
|-
|[[Cave horror]]
|80
|55
|
*[[Mos Le'Harmless Cave]]
|
* The standard variant of Cave horror.
|-
|[[Cave abomination]]
|206
|1300
|
*[[Mos Le'Harmless Cave]]
|
* The superior version of Cave horror, available after unlocking the perk [[Bigger and Badder]].
|}


==Equipment==
<tabber>
Prayer Melee=

{{Equipment
|align = right
|head = Black mask
|cape = Fire cape
|neck = Amulet of fury
|ammo = Rada's blessing 2
|weapon = Abyssal whip
|torso = Proselyte hauberk
|legs = Proselyte cuisse
|shield = Dragon defender
|gloves = Barrows gloves
|boots = Dragon boots
|ring = Berserker ring (i)
}}
{{Inventory
|align = right
|1=Super attack(4)
|2=Super attack(4)
|3=Super strength(4)
|4=Super strength(4)
|5=Prayer potion(4)
|6=Prayer potion(4)
|7=Prayer potion(4)
|8=Prayer potion(4)
|9=Prayer potion(4)
|10=Prayer potion(4)
|11=Prayer potion(4)
|12=Prayer potion(4)
|13=Prayer potion(4)
|14=Prayer potion(4)
|15=Prayer potion(4)
|16=Prayer potion(4)
|17=Prayer potion(4)
|18=Prayer potion(4)
|19=Prayer potion(4)
|20=Prayer potion(4)
|21=Teleport to house (tablet)
|22=Bonecrusher
|23=Soul bearer
|24=Log basket
|25=Kandarin headgear 1
|26=Holy wrench
|27=Seed box
|28=Herb sack
}}
This setup is used if planning to fight the cave horrors with use of [[Protect from melee]], to negate all damage and use a stronger amulet. Prayer gear should be the focus to save on prayer potions, as strength gear will have diminishing returns due to their low health making them prone to overkill damage. The abyssal whip can be substituted for any melee weapon, as cave horrors are not specifically weak to any style.
*Before obtaining a black mask, replace with the best melee strength or prayer headgear item available.
*Kandarin headgear can be substituted with any light source, or replaced with more supplies if the [[Fire of eternal light]] is built.

|-|

Witchwood Melee=

{{Equipment
|align = right
|head = Black mask
|cape = Fire cape
|neck = Witchwood icon
|ammo = Rada's blessing 2
|weapon = Abyssal whip
|torso = Black d'hide body
|legs = Black d'hide chaps
|shield = Dragon defender
|gloves = Barrows gloves
|boots = Mixed hide boots
|ring = Berserker ring (i)
}}
{{Inventory
|align = right
|1=Super combat potion(4)
|2=Super combat potion(4)
|3=Prayer potion(4)
|4=Prayer potion(4)
|5=Shark
|6=Shark
|7=Prayer potion(4)
|8=Prayer potion(4)
|9=Shark
|10=Shark
|11=Shark
|12=Shark
|13=Shark
|14=Shark
|15=Shark
|16=Shark
|17=Shark
|18=Shark
|19=Shark
|20=Shark
|21=Shark
|22=Rune pouch
|23=Soul bearer
|24=Log basket
|25=Kandarin headgear 1
|26=Holy wrench
|27=Seed box
|28=Herb sack
}}
{{Rune pouch|align=right
|1=nature rune
|2=water rune
|3=dust rune
}}
This setup is used if planning to fight the cave horrors without use of [[Protect from melee]], to save on using prayer potions. Most ranged armours are effective, as they will typically have high magic defence. The abyssal whip can be substituted for any melee weapon, as cave horrors are not specifically weak to any style.
*The [[Mixed hide top]] can be brought instead for +2 strength bonus, but -15 magic defence compared to black dragonhide.
*Runes are brought for casting [[Bones to Peaches]] to provide more food and lengthen trips, and [[Teleport to house]] to leave for resupply. Tablets for both may be brought instead, if either is not unlocked.
*Before obtaining a black mask, replace with the best melee strength or prayer headgear item available.
*Kandarin headgear can be substituted with any light source, or replaced with more supplies if the [[Fire of eternal light]] is built.
|-|
Ranged safespot=

{{Equipment
|align = right
|head = Black mask (i)
|cape = Ava's accumulator
|neck = Amulet of fury
|ammo = Sunlight antler bolts
|weapon = Hunters' sunlight crossbow
|torso = Black d'hide body
|legs = Black d'hide chaps
|shield = Book of law
|gloves = Barrows gloves
|boots = Mixed hide boots
|ring = Ring of wealth
}}
{{Inventory
|align = right
|1=Ranging potion(4)
|2=Ranging potion(4)
|3=Ranging potion(4)
|4=Ranging potion(4)
|5=Prayer potion(4)
|6=Prayer potion(4)
|7=Prayer potion(4)
|8=Prayer potion(4)
|9=Prayer potion(4)
|10=Prayer potion(4)
|11=Prayer potion(4)
|12=Prayer potion(4)
|13=Prayer potion(4)
|14=Prayer potion(4)
|15=Prayer potion(4)
|16=Prayer potion(4)
|17=Prayer potion(4)
|18=Prayer potion(4)
|19=Prayer potion(4)
|20=Prayer potion(4)
|21=Rune pouch
|22=Bonecrusher
|23=Soul bearer
|24=Log basket
|25=Kandarin headgear 1
|26=Holy wrench
|27=Seed box
|28=Herb sack
}}
{{Rune pouch|align=right
|1=nature rune
|2=law rune
|3=dust rune
}}
This setup is used for safespotting the cave horrors, using one of the many safespots available throughout the cave, with some examples provided below. Any fast ranged weapon will prove effective, and no resources are needed as the player cannot be reached by the cave horrors to be attacked.
*Proselyte can be worn instead to save on prayer potions, for only a small loss in dps.
*Prayer potions are not needed if not intending to use [[Eagle eye]].
*Runes are brought for casting [[Telekinetic Grab]] to avoid needing to leave the safespot, and [[Teleport to house]] to leave for resupply. Nature runes are simply stored in the pouch from the ones dropped by the cave horrors.
*Before obtaining or imbueing a black mask, replace with the best ranged or prayer headgear item available.
*Kandarin headgear can be substituted with any light source, or replaced with more supplies if the [[Fire of eternal light]] is built.
|-|
</tabber>
==Location==
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!Location
!Maplink
!Amount
!Multicombat
!Cannonable
!Safespotable
|-
|[[Mos Le'Harmless Cave]]
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|70
|{{No}}
|{{Yes}}
|{{Yes}}
|-
|}

===Gallery===
Below are some visual examples of areas where Cave horrors can be safespotted. The third example requires Protect from melee or a Witchwood icon to safely reach, but can be a useful option if the entrance is already occupied by another player.
<gallery captionalign="center" widths="120">
File:Cave horror safespot 1.png|Directly next to the cave entrance, behind the Fire of Eternal light.
File:Cave horror safespot 2.png|Just past the Fire, an area enclosed by stalagmites and the lake.
File:Cave horror safespot 3.png|Further north into the cave, stand on one side of the lake opposite of the Cave horrors.
</gallery>