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RSorder OSRS: Slayer is a long grind
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Spiritual Creatures might not show up constantly,but when they do,it's often one of the least enjoyable tasks in the game. Found in the God Wars Dungeon,these mobs are annoying to access and often require god-aligned gear to RuneScape gold avoid being swarmed by other enemies.
Their loot is poor,they're generally a waste of time,and unless you're hunting Dragon Boots from Spiritual Mages,there's no reason to ever keep this task unblocked. These were the first creatures I personally blocked,and I've never looked back.
Steel Dragons (and other Metal Dragons)
Task Weight: 7
Steel Dragons — and by extension,all metal dragons like Iron or Mithril Dragons — are slow,defensive,and dangerous. You'll need high protection prayers
Steel Dragons (and other Metal Dragons)
Task Weight: 7
Steel Dragons — and by extension,all metal dragons like Iron or Mithril Dragons — are slow,defensive,and dangerous. You'll need high protection prayers and decent gear to kill them efficiently,and even then,the loot is underwhelming compared to the effort.
Recently,Steel Dragons became weak to Earth Spells due to Project Rebalance,but it hasn't significantly improved XP rates. These tasks often require multiple trips due to their durability and strong dragonfire attacks,which is the opposite of efficient.
If you're thinking about unlocking Mithril Dragons as a Slayer option: don't. They're even slower than Steel Dragons and arguably more frustrating.
What Should You Do Instead?
To get the most out of your Slayer journey,aim for tasks that allow for multi-target combat using Ice Burst,Ice Barrage,or a Dwarf Multicannon. Tasks that fall into this category include:
Dust Devils: Can be extended and barraged in the Catacombs for fast XP and solid drops.
Nechryaels: Also great for multi-targeting with Ice spells,and have very profitable loot tables.
Smoke Devils: Can be burst with magic and are less crowded.
Bloodvelds (Mutated): Good for cannoning in multi-combat areas.
These tasks not only give great XP but also tend to pay for themselves through valuable alchables and rune drops. Make use of task extensions from your Slayer Master to maximize your time on these profitable,high-XP creatures.
Final Thoughts
Slayer is a long grind,but it doesn't have to be a painful one. By managing your block list wisely,you can avoid the most frustrating,slow,and unprofitable tasks and focus on those that make the grind more enjoyable and efficient. If you're serious about reaching 99,you need to treat your block list as a vital tool,not an afterthought.
Above all,remember: this is your journey. Efficiency matters,but so does fun. If a particular task drives you crazy,even if it's not meta to block it,do it anyway. After all,burning out is the fastest way to cheap Runescape gold stop making progress entirely.