Slayer task tips

Slayer task tips are given by each Slayer Master if players ask them for tips after being assigned a task. They are meant to help the player know the ins and outs of their assigned slayer creature, although some serve as flavour text and are not practical tips.

Players can ask for tips by either contacting a Slayer Master through an enchanted gem or a Slayer ring.

Slayer monsters

Monster	Tip text
Aberrant spectres	Aberrant Spectres are fetid, vile ghosts. The very smell of them will paralyse and harm you. A nosepeg will help ignore their stink.
Abyssal demon	Abyssal Demons are nasty creatures to fight. They aren't really part of this realm, and are able to move very quickly to trap their prey.
Araxytes	Try not to die.
Banshees	Banshees use a piercing scream to shock their enemies, you'll need some Earmuffs to protect yourself from them.
Basilisks	Basilisks, like Cockatrice, have a gaze which will paralyse and harm their prey. You'll need a Mirror Shield to protect you.
Bloodveld	Bloodveld are strange demonic creatures, they use their long rasping tongue to feed on just about anything they can find.
Brine rats	Brine rats can be found in caves that are near the sea. They are hairless, bad-tempered and generally unfriendly.
Cave bugs	Cave Bugs are like Cave Crawlers, except smaller and easier to squish, though they still have a fondness for plants.
Cave crawlers	Cave Crawlers are small and fast, often hiding in ambush. Avoid their barbed tongue or you'll get poisoned.
Cave horrors	Cave Horrors can be found under Mos Le'Harmless. You will need a Witchwood Icon to fight them effectively.
Cave kraken	Cave Kraken are found in subterranean lakes north of Eagles' Peak. They're very hard to damage with ranged or melee attacks, so try Magic.
Cave slime	Cave Slimes are the lesser cousins of Jellies, though don't be fooled they can still be dangerous as they're often poisonous.
Cockatrice	Cockatrice, like Basilisks, have a gaze which will paralyse and harm their prey. You'll need a Mirror Shield to protect you.
Crawling hands	Crawling Hands are undead severed hands, fast and dexterous they claw their victims.
Dark beasts	Dark Beasts are large, dog-like predators. Their massively muscled bodies protect them from crushing weapons.
Drakes	Drakes are only found in the depths of the Karuulm Slayer Dungeon, you'll want some Boots of Stone to protect yourself from the heat. The Karuulm Slayer Dungeon is located beneath Mount Karuulm.
Dust devils	Dust Devils use clouds of dust, sand, ash, and whatever else they can inhale to blind and disorientate their victims.
Fever spiders	Fever Spiders are giant spiders that carry the deadly Spider Fever. If you don't want to catch it I suggest you wear Slayer Gloves to fight them.
Fossil Island wyvern	Fossil Island Wyverns are extremely dangerous in different ways. To stand a good chance of surviving you'll need some elemental shielding from their icy breath.
Gargoyles	Gargoyles are winged creatures of stone. You'll need to fight them to near death before breaking them apart with a Rock Hammer.
Harpie bug swarms	Harpie Bug Swarms are pesky critters that are hard to hit. You need a lit bug lantern to distract them with its hypnotic light.
Hydras	Hydras are only found in the depths of the Karuulm Slayer Dungeon, you'll want some Boots of Stone to protect yourself from the heat. The Karuulm Slayer Dungeon is located beneath Mount Karuulm.
Infernal Mages	Infernal Mages are dangerous spell users, beware of their magic spells and go properly prepared.
Jellies	Jellies are nasty cube-like gelatinous creatures which absorb everything they come across into themselves.
Killerwatts	Killerwatts store huge amounts of energy in their bodies, which is released if they are touched. You'll need to wear heavily insulated boots to counter this shocking effect.
Kurask	Kurask are large brutal creatures with very thick hides. You'll need a Leaf-Tipped Spear Sword or Battle-axe, Broad Arrows, or a Magic Dart to harm them.
Lesser nagua	Nagua are creatures well versed in magic. Their reckless fighting style leaves them open to melee attacks.
Lizards	Lizards are large reptiles with tough skin. Those found in the desert will need you to douse them with freezing water to finish them off after a tough battle. You'll need boots of stone to protect your feet for those at Mount Karuulm.
Mogres	Mogres are a type of aquatic Ogre that is often mistaken for a giant mudskipper. You have to force them out of the water with a fishing explosive.
Molanisks	Molanisks are subterranean creatures. You can find them in caves deep below the ground. I heard that the goblins have recently had trouble with some, but they use a bell of some sort to deal with them.
Mutated zygomites	Mutated Zygomites are hard to destroy. They regenerate quickly so you will need to finish them with fungicide.
Nechryael	Nechryael are demons of decay which summon small winged beings to help them fight their victims.
Pyrefiends	Pyrefiends are beings of fire and molten rock, they're quick and agile so you'll want to be careful when getting close to them.
Rockslugs	Rockslugs are strange stoney slugs. You'll need to fight them to near death before finishing them off with Salt.
Sea snakes	Sea Snakes are long and slithery with a venomous bite. The larger ones are more poisonous, so keep an eye on your health.
Skeletal wyverns	Skeletal Wyverns are extremely dangerous and they are hard to hit with arrows as they slip right through. To stand a good chance of surviving you'll need some elemental shielding from its icy breath.
Smoke devil	Smoke Devils emit a lot of noxious gases & are slow and lumbering. You'll need a facemask in order to get anywhere near them.
Sourhogs	Sourhogs have highly acidic saliva and are known to spit when provoked. You should ensure that you wear a pair of Reinforced Goggles to protect yourself.
Spiritual creatures	Spiritual creatures can be found in the icy caverns near Trollheim, supporting the cause of their chosen god. The warriors, mages and rangers have different Slayer requirements.
Terror dogs	Terror dogs are the personal pets of Tarn Razorlor. Wherever you find him, you will find them. They are bad-tempered and generally unfriendly.
Turoth	Turoth are large vicious creatures with thick hides. You'll need a Leaf-Tipped Spear Sword or Battle-axe, Broad Arrows, or a Magic Dart to harm them.
Wall beasts	Wall Beasts are really much larger creatures but you'll only see their arms. You'll want something sharp on your head to stop them grabbing you.
Warped creatures	Warped Creatures can supposedly be found within a mysterious dungeon on the eastern edge of the Poison Waste. Be aware that to defeat them, you'll need to purify them in some way.
Wyrms	Wyrms are only found in the depths of the Karuulm Slayer Dungeon, you'll want some Boots of Stone to protect yourself from the heat. The Karuulm Slayer Dungeon is located beneath Mount Karuulm.

Regular monsters

Monster	Tip text
Adamant dragon	Adamant dragons can fire metal bolts which sap your health, for a chunk of their own. Watch out for their poison bombs too.
Ankou	Ankou are undead skeletal ghosts. They'll fight you up close but make sure to take advantage out of their limited defence.
Araxyte	Try not to die.
Aviansie	">sic] are bird-like creatures found in the icy dungeons of the north. Melee weapons can't reach them, so use Magic or Ranged attacks.
Bandits	Bandits band together for protection against enemies such as yourself.
Bats	Bats are rarely found on the ground, so you'll have to fight them while they're airborne, which won't be easy for melee.
Bears	Bears are tough creatures and fierce fighters, watch out for their powerful claws.
Birds	Birds aren't the most intelligent of creatures, but watch out for their sharp stabbing beaks.
Black demon	Black Demons are magic creatures so they are weak to magical attacks. They're a very strong demon and very dangerous.
Black dragon	Black Dragons are the strongest dragons and very fierce, watch out for their fiery breath. Those with higher slayer knowledge and who seek a much tougher, but substantially more rewarding foe, may wish to fight Brutal versions of these creatures in the Kourend Catacombs.
Black Knight	Black knights like using black armour and weapons, this makes them susceptible to magic attacks.
Blue dragon	Blue Dragons aren't as strong as other dragons but they're still very powerful, watch out for their fiery breath.
Bronze dragon	Bronze Dragons are the weakest of the metallic dragons, their bronze scales are far thicker than normal bronze armour.
Catablepon	Catablepon are mythical, cow like, magical creatures. Beware their weakening glare.
Chaos druid	Chaos Druids are druids who've turned to evil. Some of them have spells that can harm you, or even teleport you back to them if you flee.
Cows	Cows are bigger than you, so they'll often hit fairly hard but are usually fairly slow to react.
Crocodile	Crocodiles are large reptiles which live near water. You'll want to have a stabbing weapon handy for puncturing their thick scaly hides.
Dagannoth	Dagannoth are large sea dwelling creatures which are very aggressive. You'll often find them in caves near sea water.
Dark warrior	Dark Warriors were protective armour. If you want to fight them with melee, try crush-based attacks. Or try magic instead.
Dogs	Dogs are much like Wolves, they are pack creatures which will hunt in groups.
Dwarves	Dwarves are a small but tough race of miners, often using pickaxes to pierce their opponents armour.
Earth warriors	Earth Warriors are a kind of earth elemental, grind them to dust with blunt weapons.
Elves	Elves are quick, agile, and vicious fighters which often favour bows and polearms.
Ents	Ents are walking tree-people. Bring a hatchet to chop their wood once you've slain them.
Fire giant	Like other giants, Fire Giants often wield large weapons, learn to recognise what kind of weapon it is and act accordingly.
Flesh crawler	Fleshcrawlers are scavengers and will eat you - and anyone else, given the chance.
Ghosts	Ghosts are undead so magic is your best bet against them, there is even a spell specially for fighting the undead.
Ghoul	Ghouls aren't undead but they are stronger and tougher than they look. However they're also very cowardly and will run if they're losing a fight.
Goblins	Goblins are mostly just annoying, but they can be vicious. Watch out for the spears they sometimes carry.
Goraks	Goraks are extremely aggressive creatures. They have been imprisoned on an alternative plane, which is only accesible by using the fairyrings. Be extremely careful, their touch drains health as well as skills!
Greater demon	Greater Demons are magic creatures so they are weak to magical attacks. Though not the strongest demon, they are still dangerous.
Green dragon	Green Dragons are the weakest dragon but still very powerful, watch out for their fiery breath.
Hellhound	Hellhounds are a cross between Dogs and Demons, they are dangerous with a fierce bite.
Hill giant	Hill Giants often wield large weapons, learn to recognise what kind of weapon it is and act accordingly.
Hobgoblin	Hobgoblins are sneaky underhanded creatures, they often wield spears and some times carry javelines too.
Ice giants	Like other giants, Ice Giants often wield large weapons, learn to recognise what kind of weapon it is and act accordingly.
Ice warriors	Ice Warriors are a kind of ice elemental, shatter them with blunt weapons or melt them with fire.
Icefiends	Icefiends are beings of ice and freezing rock, they're quick and agile so you'll want to be careful when getting close to them.
Iron dragons	Iron Dragons are some of the weaker metallic dragons, their iron scales are far thicker than normal iron armour.
Jungle horror	Jungle Horrors can be found all over Mos Le'Harmless. They are strong and aggressive, so watch out!
Kalphites	Kalphite are large insects which live in great hives under the desert sands.
Lava dragon	Lava dragons live in a volcanic area of the Wilderness. Their bones are well worth burying for the Prayer XP.
Lesser demon	Lesser Demons are magic creatures so they are weak to magical attacks. Though they're relatively weak they are still dangerous.
Lizardmen	Lizardmen have a poisonous bite. Their shamans have many peculiar tricks - make sure they don't jump on your head.
Magic axes	Magic Axes have a mind of their own. You may find magic or slash-based melee attacks are slightly more effective against them.
Mammoths	Mammoths plod around the Wilderness. They're big and not very smart, so you can probably trap them on the scenery.
Minions of Scabaras	Scabarites are insectoid creatures, found beyond the Kharidian deserts. They can be extremely dangerous.
Minotaurs	Minotaurs are large manlike creatures but you'll want to be careful of their horns.
Mithril dragon	Mithril dragons are more vulnerable to magic and to stab-based melee attacks than to anything else.
Monkeys	Monkeys are tricky creatures, they are agile and fairly fast. Learn to anticipate their movements.
Moss giant	Like other giants, Moss Giants often wield large weapons, learn to recognise what kind of weapon it is and act accordingly.
Ogre	Ogres are brutal creatures, favouring large blunt maces and clubs, they often attack without warning.
Otherworldly being	Otherworldly Beings are ethereal beings making them weak to magical attack.
Pirates	Pirates can be found near the sea. They like to collect coins among other things.
Rats	Rats are your everyday pest, but they can get fairly big. Watch out for their sharp piercing teeth.
Red dragon	Red Dragons are very powerful, stronger than most dragons, watch out for their fiery breath.
Revenants	Revenants can be found in the Wilderness, residing in the deepest cavern of the Forinthry dungeon. They use all three styles of combat, but a charged Revenant bracelet will protect you from their attacks.
Rogues	Rogues are found in lawless areas, such as the deep Wilderness. They can be very protective of their loot.
Rune dragon	Rune dragons can drain your health to heal themselves. They have some shocking attacks too; avoid those if you can, or wear protective footwear.
Scabarites	Scabarites are insectoid creatures, found beyond the Kharidian deserts. They can be extremely dangerous.
Scorpions	Scorpions are almost always poisonous, their hard carapace makes them resistant to crushing and stabbing attacks.
Shades	Shades are undead so magic is your best best against them, you can find Shades at Mort'ton.
Shadow warrior	Shadow Warriors are dark and mysterious, they hide in the shadows so be wary of ambushes.
Skeletons	Skeletons are undead so magic is your best bet against them, there is even a spell specially for fighting the undead.
Spiders	Spiders are often poisonous, and many varieties are camouflaged too.
Steel dragon	Steel Dragons are dangerous metallic dragons, their steel scales are far thicker than normal steel armour.
Suqah	Suqahs can only be found on the mystical Lunar Isle. They are capable of melee and magic attacks and often drop hide, teeth and herbs!
Troll	Trolls regenerate damage quickly but are still vulnerable to poisons, they usually use crushing weapons.
Tzhaar	Tzhaar reside in their cave under the Karamja volcano. Beware as they can call to their fellows for aid.
Vampyres	Vampyres are extremely powerful beings. They feed on the blood of the living so watch out you don't get bitten.
Waterfiend	Waterfiends are creatures of water, which live under the Baxtorian Lake. Their watery form is well defended against slashing and piercing weapons, so use something blunt.
Werewolf	Werewolves are feral creatures, they are strong and tough with sharp claws and teeth.
Wolves	Wolves are pack animals, so you'll always find them in groups. Watch out for their bite, it can be nasty.
Zombies	Zombies are undead so magic is your best bet against them, there is even a spell specially for fighting the undead.

Bosses

Monster	Tip text
Abyssal Sire	The Abyssal Sire can teleport you to itself, and can manipulate its environment to attack you.
Alchemical Hydra	The Hydra has many forms. It's poisonous and heavily armoured. Try and weaken it before killing it, somehow.
Araxxor	Araxxor is a very venomous spider, make sure you bring something to protect against it.
Barrows	There are six Barrows brothers with various special attacks. You can kill whichever you like.
Callisto	Callisto roams the Wilderness. His roar can knock you off your feet, and he can hit through prayers.
Cerberus	Cerberus lives in her chamber linked to Taverley dungeon. She attacks with all combat styles so be prepared.
Chaos Elemental	The Chaos Elemental roams the deepest Wilderness. It can teleport you and make you unequip items randomly.
Chaos Fanatic	The Chaos Fanatic has a magic attack that ricochets around, but you can try to dodge it. He can also unequip your items.
Commander Zilyana	Commander Zilyana is in the God Wars Dungeon. She frequently uses magic attacks.
Crazy/Deranged archaeologist	You can find Crazy Archaeologists in the Wilderness or on Fossil Island. They throw explosive books that ricochet around, but you can try to dodge them.
Dagannoth Kings	There are three Dagannoth Kings in the cave below Waterbirth Island. You can kill whichever you like.
Duke Sucellus	Duke Sucellus is a demonic horror found in the depths of Ghorrock. You'd be wise to try and weaken him before fighting him head on.
General Graardor	General Graardor is in the God Wars Dungeon. He uses melee and ranged attacks.
Giant Mole	Dig on the mole-hills in Falador Park to enter the mole cave, and bring a lantern he can't extinguish.
Grotesque Guardians	Found upon the top of the Slayer Tower, ring the bell to start the battle, but be careful as the two Grotesques work together.
K'ril Tsutsaroth	K'ril Tsutsaroth is in the God Wars Dungeon. He's poisonous and he can hit through prayers.
Kalphite Queen	The Kalphite Queen is at the bottom of a cave in the desert. Her ranged and magic attacks cannot be blocked by armour.
King Black Dragon	The King Black Dragon's cave is reached by pulling a lever in the Wilderness. An anti-fire shield is strongly recommended.
Kraken	The Cave Kraken boss lives in a cave north of the main cave kraken lakes. It's best fought with magic.
Kree'arra	Kree'arra roosts in the God Wars Dungeon. Melee attacks don't work on flying creatures, and you'll need a grappling hook to get in.
The Leviathan	The Leviathan is an ancient sea creature found within the Scar. Its time in the Abyss may have caused it to accrue a weakness to shadow spells.
Phantom Muspah	Rumour has it that the Phantom Muspah can be found within a dungeon deep beneath Weiss. Whatever it is, it has powerful magic at its disposal, so be prepared.
Sarachnis	Sarachnis can be found in the Forthos Dungeon. She is the mother of the temple spiders, be careful not to get overwhelmed.
Scorpia	Scorpia's minions fill her cave, and will fight to protect their matriarch. Expect to be poisoned.
Thermonuclear smoke devil	The Thermonuclear Smoke Devil lives in a cave south of Castle Wars. Its attacks hit through prayer. Magical armour is recommended.
TzKal-Zuk	You must complete the entire Inferno, including TzKal-Zuk. Beware, only those skilled in combat should attempt this and death will reset your task.
TzTok-Jad	You must complete the entire fight cave, including TzTok-Jad. Beware, only those skilled in combat should attempt this and death will reset your task.
Vardorvis	Vardorvis is an undead vampyre found within the Stranglewood. He's incredibly nimble, and utilises the environment to his advantage. Be quick to react.
Venenatis	Venenatis lives in the Wilderness. Avoid her sticky webs!
Vet'ion	Vet'ion is in the Wilderness. He dies only when he has been beaten twice. While his dogs guard him, he is immune to damage.
Vorkath	Vorkath can be found on the frozen island of Ungael. You won't last long against him without some form of anti-fire protection.
The Whisperer	The Whisperer is a deadly sirenic nightmare found deep below Ice Mountain. Don't fall for her tricks.
Zulrah	Zulrah is venomous, but if you can learn his behaviour patterns you can avoid a lot of his attacks.

Trivia

• Previously, when assigned the Alchemical Hydra as a boss task, the tip given by Konar was "Try not to die." This was later changed to the current tip. Araxytes currently give the same message, suggesting that the tip "Try not to die." is a fallback for when a slayer task has no specific tip assigned to it.