Welcome to my guide on efficient Slayer training for 2025. Slayer is one of the slowest, but most rewarding skills in OSRS, and it takes a lot of time and effort to maximize your XP rates. But don't worry! In this guide, I'll walk you through all the strategies you need to reach those high Slayer XP rates as quickly and efficiently as possible. Whether you're aiming for 99 Slayer or just looking to get the best XP rates, this guide is for you.

Slayer is often considered a grindy skill, but with the right strategy and gear, you can optimize your time, increase your XP per hour, and get the most out of every task. But before we dive into the specifics, let's break down what you need to know to maximize your Slayer experience in OSRS.

1. Choosing the Right Slayer Master

The first key to an efficient Slayer is choosing the right Slayer master. Your Slayer master determines the types of tasks you get, and some of these tasks offer better XP rates than others.

For the fastest Slayer XP, Nieve is generally the best Slayer master to use. Nieve offers high-level tasks with great XP rewards, and her assignments are typically faster to complete when done correctly. However, Duradel is also a solid choice, especially if you're looking for a slightly wider variety of tasks. Nieve and Duradel are both great options, but I highly recommend Nieve for speed and XP efficiency.

2. Silver Bracelets: A Must-Have for Fast XP

Next up is one of the key items for efficient Slayer: the enchanted silver bracelets. These are a must-have for boosting your Slayer XP rates. There are two types of silver bracelets you should always keep in your inventory: the Expeditious Bracelet and the Bracelet of Slaughter.

• The Expeditious Bracelet shortens the length of your task, making it perfect for slow XP tasks.

• The Bracelet of Slaughter extends your task, making it ideal for fast XP tasks.

Make sure to always use the Expeditious Bracelet on slow XP tasks and the Bracelet of Slaughter on fast XP tasks. This item is critical for maximizing efficiency and ensuring that you get the most out of every task you complete.

3. Task Extension: Maximizing Efficiency

Slayer points are earned by completing tasks, and you can use them to extend tasks. This means you can make certain tasks even longer and reap the rewards for doing so. Some tasks are better extended because they offer faster XP rates when done in bulk. For example, tasks like Bloodvelds and Dust Devils are perfect for task extension.

By extending these tasks, you can kill more monsters and rack up Slayer XP faster. There are eight tasks I recommend extending to optimize your time:

1. Bloodvelds

2. Dust Devils

3. Spiritual Mages

4. Iron Dragons

5. Nechryaels

6. Abyssal Demons

7. Dark Beasts

8. Gargoyles

These tasks, when extended, allow you to complete them quicker and with higher XP rates, which is critical for maximizing Slayer XP per hour.

4. Choose Smaller Variants for Fast XP

When you get tasks that involve larger monsters, such as Black Dragons or Wham's, consider using the smaller variants of those monsters. For example, instead of killing Black Dragons in the Catacombs, you can head over to the Taverley Dungeon to kill Baby Black Dragons. They die much faster and provide significantly better XP rates.

Recently, Jagex also introduced Weam Lings, and these can also be killed much faster at their smaller variant, offering better XP rates. This is a great way to speed up your Slayer grind, especially for tasks that would otherwise be slow to complete.

5. Avoid Slow Tasks: Sacrifice Profit for Speed

As tempting as it may be to chase after profitable Slayer tasks, if you're aiming for the fastest XP rates, you'll need to sacrifice some profit for speed. This is one of the most important tips in this guide: avoid slow tasks, even if they're profitable.

Some tasks can be quite lucrative, but they are also slow and inefficient in terms of XP. For example, while tasks like Rune Dragons or King Black Dragon can drop valuable loot, they are extremely slow when compared to other tasks that provide higher XP rates.

If your goal is 99 Slayer, you'll need to focus on tasks that are fast and efficient, not necessarily the most profitable. Stick to tasks that can be completed quickly, even if it means leaving the high-profit tasks behind for now.

6. Recommended Block Lists

Efficient Slayer means minimizing the number of slow tasks that you get assigned. To do this, you'll want to block certain tasks that you find particularly slow or inefficient.

Here's an example block list for Nieve and Duradel based on task weighting:

• Black Dragons

• TzTok-Jad

• Fire Giants

• Kalphite Queen

• Rellekka Trolls

• Skeletal Wyverns

• Steel Dragons

• Red Dragons

These tasks either take too long or offer low XP rates compared to other tasks. Blocking them will ensure that you only get assigned the faster and more efficient tasks.

7. Using the Cannon for Maximum XP

Cannoning is one of the most effective methods for speeding up Slayer tasks and increasing your XP rates. Many Slayer monsters are cannonable, and using a cannon allows you to kill monsters much faster than you would by attacking them normally.

Monsters like Hellhounds, Greater Demons, and Dagannoths can all be cannoned, and this significantly boosts your XP rates. Keep in mind that cannoning do cost cannonballs, so be prepared for the expense. However, the XP gains from cannoning are well worth the investment.

If you're going for maximum XP rates, be sure to cannon as many tasks as possible.

8. High XP Tasks: Best Slayer Tasks for Fast XP

Now, let's talk about some of the fastest Slayer XP tasks in OSRS. These are the tasks that provide the highest XP per hour without altering accounts or special equipment.

1. Smoke Devils (125k XP per hour)

• Smoke Devils are widely considered the best for XP without altering accounts. You can Cannon and Barrage at the same time here, making it incredibly fast.

2.Bloodvelds (95k XP per hour)

• Bloodvelds are great for cannoning, especially in the Myreditch Bloodveld area unlocked after the Sins of the Father Quest. They are fast and easy to cannon, providing high XP rates.

3. Dust Devils (90k XP per hour)

• Dust Devils are fantastic for cannoning and can be found in the Catacombs of Kourend. They also drop useful loot, making them a solid choice for XP.

4. Wilderness Slayer Cave Tasks

• Any task in the Wilderness Slayer Cave provides an excellent XP rate, but be cautious about the risk of PvP. If you can handle the risk, these tasks are incredibly fast.

5. Araxxi Tasks

• Araxxi is another high XP boss task. It's not the fastest Slayer XP overall, but it's a good choice if you want a break from the grind and are looking to get some good loot as well.

6. Inferno/Firecape Tasks

• These tasks are some of the best for XP, though they're challenging. If you're up for the task, the Fight Cave and Fire cape provide incredibly fast XP, especially when using effective gear setups.

9. Minimizing Money Loss: Budget Considerations

While efficient Slayer involves high XP rates, it does come at a cost. You'll need to spend money on cannonballs, Venosaur Bow charges, ammo, runestones for barraging, and food. Unfortunately, you can expect to lose money on Slayer training if you want to train the fastest way possible.

However, don't let this discourage you. The investment will pay off in terms of the XP you gain, and if you manage your Slayer points wisely, you can extend tasks and optimize your training even more. Keep in mind that if you want the fastest possible XP, you will need to accept that some profit will be sacrificed.

10. Final Tips for 99 Slayer

• Focus on Speed: The key to reaching 99 Slayer efficiently is sacrificing slow tasks and focusing on fast, repeatable tasks with high XP rates.

• Embrace Multi-tasking: Don't be afraid to Cannon and Barrage tasks at the same time. This drastically improves your Slayer XP per hour.

• Be Prepared to Spend: Efficient Slayer will cost you money, but the XP rates make it worth it. Make sure to OSRS gold budget for cannonballs, ammunition, and food.

• Enjoy the Journey: Although Slayer can be slow, it's also incredibly rewarding and one of the most satisfying skills to train in OSRS.

Conclusion

So there you have it! These are the essential tips and strategies for efficient Slayer training in OSRS in 2025. Slayer is a grind, but with the right approach, you can maximize your XP and reach 99 Slayer faster than ever. Remember to focus on fast tasks, use the right gear (like silver bracelets), extend your tasks, and cannon as much as possible.