The optimal Old School RuneScape (OSRS) Slayer block list maximizes your Slayer points and minimizes time wasted on inefficient tasks. Here's a breakdown of common strategies:
General Block List (Prioritize Points/Efficiency)
- Black Demons: Low experience, common task, bad drops.
- Iron Dragons/Steel Dragons: Slow kills, require anti-dragon shield, mediocre drops.
- Spiritual Creatures (Spiritual Warriors, Mages, Rangers): Located in the God Wars Dungeon, requiring KC (Kill Count) to access and have low value for time spent.
- Gargoyles: Unless you need granite dust or enjoy them, their low speed and common task make them good to block.
- Hellhounds: Low XP and commonly assigned.
Considerations for Customization
- Your Combat Level: Lower-level players might need to block different tasks than high-level players. For example, Suqahs are more manageable at higher levels.
- Your Slayer Master: Different Slayer Masters assign different tasks with varying frequencies. Your block list should reflect your chosen master (e.g., Duradel/Nieve/Steve).
- Your Goals: Are you prioritizing Slayer points, experience, or profit?
- Your Gear and Stats: If you struggle with certain monsters due to your gear or stats, consider blocking them.
Tasks to Consider Blocking (Depending on Preferences)
- Cave Crawlers/Crawling Hands: Low XP, require a nose peg/earmuffs.
- Dust Devils/Smoke Devils: Unless you need the drops (occult necklace), can be slow.
- Suqahs: Can be annoying to reach and kill efficiently.
Unlocking is Important
- Bigger and Badder: Allows superiors to spawn which are good money/xp.
- Slayer Helm/Black Mask: This should be your first goal as they greatly increase your damage and accuracy.
Note: This is a general guide. Experiment to find what works best for you! Task weight tables can be found online to further refine your block list.
