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This guide is written for characters playing the [[Game_Mode#Standard|Standard]] game mode. If playing {{Icon|Hardcore}} or {{Icon|Adventure}} modes, preparation for certain events is different, especially for the {{ZoneIcon|Fire God Dungeon}}.

* {{ItemIcon|Damage Reduction Potion IV|Damage Reduction Potions}}

* {{ItemIcon|Famished Potion IV|Famished Potions}}

Slayer Areas sometimes require items that must be purchased using [[slayer coins]] from the [[Shop]]. One note, the monsters locked in slayer areas will not be rolled in slayer tasks until the item is purchased from the shop. You can leverage this to control the task rolls.

* {{ItemIcon|Sunset Rapier}} - '''One of the best melee weapons early''', {{ZoneIcon|Deep Sea Ship}} (lv. 177). This can carry you through {{ZoneIcon|Air God Dungeon}} / {{ZoneIcon | Infernal Stronghold}}. '''It's probably the most important drop for Melee.'''

* {{ItemIcon|Dragon Claw}} - Very long grind, {{ItemIcon|Dragon Claw Fragment}} drops from {{Icon|Griffin|type=monster}} (lv. 124).

| {{ItemIcon|Ice Shortbow}} / {{ItemIcon|Ice Longbow}}

- ''See [[Infernal_Stronghold/Guide]]''

It is highly recommended that you have acquired *all* previously available BiS gear for each combat style before attempting ITM.

* {{ItemIcon|Diamond Luck Potion IV}} - As many as possible

Warning: it's heavily recommended to do your Master Slayer tasks before ITM because it will not be trivial to use AutoSlayer for master tasks later - you will need a specific build, and it will take much more time and resources.

{{ZoneIcon|Into the Mist}} consists of 3 set order phases, with pauses in between each phase.

 

 

Notable Drops:

Congratulations on completing {{ZoneIcon|Into the Mist}}! Your reward is one of the best upgrades in the game, the passive slot. This allows you to slot any item with the "Passive Slot Compatible" text into said slot. What this allows you to do is splash extra effects on items with otherwise mediocre stats into your build.

While the original article is more than exhaustive, I'll highlight some of the best choice items here:

* {{ItemIcon|Chapeau Noir}} - Bad stats, but includes item doubling

* {{ItemIcon|Ring of Wealth}} - More item doubling is always great

* {{ItemIcon|Slayer Helmet (Master)|Master Slayer Gear}} - Lets you splash more Flat Slayer Area Reduction

* {{ItemIcon|Elder Crown}} - More attack speed is great when farming low health enemies and you need to hit a DR breakpoint

Following completion of {{ZoneIcon|Into the Mist}}, you now have access to {{ZoneIcon|Dark Waters}}, the penultimate slayer area. These 3 mobs drop fragments for the T90 weapons, the most powerful weapons in the game. These are extremely long grinds, and require quite a bit of preparation. Each weapon requires 100 fragments, and the fragments have a 2% drop rate. That's 5,000 kills on average.

We recommend acquiring them in the following order, as the high evasion on {{Icon|Rokken|type=monster}} makes it extremely hard to complete without {{ItemIcon|Tidal Edge}}:

Additionally, you should also acquire the pet {{PetIcon|Otto}} whilst doing this grind.

There are a couple of different orders in which these weapons are normally obtained.  

Basically, a {{ItemIcon|Tidal Edge}} is heavily suggested for {{MonsterIcon|Rokken}}.

Between those two, the required time is roughly equal, but the first one requires more runes.

This whole guide assumes you either use [https://gitlab.com/aldousWatts/SEMI SEMI] to pick up items, or are active enough to pick up all pieces.

Many people combine the grinding of these weapons with the grind for the master slayer gear. An added benefit is the increased damage given by the slayer cape on task.

{{MonsterIcon|Umbora}} can be killed either with Ancient Magicks or with Normal Magic if you have an {{ItemIcon|Ocean Song}}.

With {{ItemIcon|Ocean Song}}, use {{Icon|Fire Surge|type=spell}} (reference), {{Icon|Water Surge|type=spell}} (+2% kill time) or {{Icon|Water Blast|type=spell}} (+9% kill time, strongly reduced rune cost).

With an Imbued Wand, use {{Icon|Gust|type=spell}} (+40% kill time) or {{Icon|Incinerate|type=spell}} (+45% kill time).

! DR%

| {{ItemIcon|Glacia God Helmet}}

| Head

| 8%

| {{ItemIcon|Glacia God Platebody}}

| Body

| 8%

| {{ItemIcon|Glacia God Platelegs}}

| Leggings

| 8%

| {{ItemIcon|Glacia God Boots}}

| Boots

| 8%

| {{ItemIcon|Glacia God Gloves}}

| Hands

| 8%

| scope="row" colspan="2" | Subtotal

| 40%

| {{ItemIcon|Slayer Skillcape}}

| Cape

| 0%

| {{ItemIcon|Fury of the Elemental Zodiacs|FEZ}}

| Neck

| 3%

| {{ItemIcon|Aorpheat's Signet Ring}}

| Ring

| {{ItemIcon|Earth Layered Shield}}

| Off-hand

| 12%

| {{ItemIcon|Chapeau Noir}}

| Passive

| 0%

| scope="row" colspan="2" | Total

| 55%

Use the appropriate Elemental Imbued Wand for Ancients, and the {{ItemIcon|Ocean Song}} for Normal magic.

The {{ItemIcon|Slayer Skillcape}} can be replaced with a {{ItemIcon|Max Skillcape}} or {{ItemIcon|Skull Cape}}. The {{ItemIcon|Fury of the Elemental Zodiacs|FEZ}} can be replaced with a {{ItemIcon|Warlock Amulet}}.

If you hit the DR goal, you can opt for a {{ItemIcon|Elder Crown}}, {{ItemIcon|Slayer Wizard Hat (Master)}}, {{ItemIcon|Slayer Wizard Robes (Master)}}...

You need to use Melee for this grind, and as said before, it is highly suggested that you have a {{ItemIcon|Tidal Edge}} before you start the {{MonsterIcon|Rokken}} hunt.

This method will require the highest DR, as you need to be able to tank the Shockwave special attack of {{MonsterIcon|Rokken}} while the player is stunned. At {{formatnum:1000}} HP, this will require 56 DR.

! DR%

| {{ItemIcon|Tidal Edge}}

| Weapon

| 0%

| {{ItemIcon|Terran God Helmet}}

| Head

| 8%

| {{ItemIcon|Terran God Platebody}}

| Body

| 8%

| {{ItemIcon|Terran God Platelegs}}

| Leggings

| 8%

| {{ItemIcon|Terran God Boots}}

| Boots

| 8%

| {{ItemIcon|Terran God Gloves}}

| Hands

| 8%

! scope="row" colspan="2" | Subtotal

| {{ItemIcon|Slayer Skillcape}}

| Cape

| 0%

| {{ItemIcon|Fury of the Elemental Zodiacs|FEZ}}

| Neck

| 3%

| 8%

| {{ItemIcon|Chapeau Noir}}

! scope="row" colspan="2" | Total

Besides this tank gear set-up, you will need extra DR. This can be achieved by using a {{ItemIcon|Fire Cape}}, {{ItemIcon|Infernal Cape}}, DR potions/prayers...

The use of DR potions should be avoided if possible, so that DL potions can be used.

For this method to work safely without risk of death, the player's attack speed '''must''' be less than 2.24 seconds, as this means the player is quick enough to avoid being stunned when {{MonsterIcon|Rokken}} attacks with the Shockwave special attack. To achieve this, use the combination of Slayer Area Effect negation, {{ItemIcon|Elder Crown}} in the [[Combat Passive Slot]], and {{PetIcon|Otto}}, bringing the player's attack speed down to 2.2 seconds. The method also makes use of [[Ragnar God Armour]] and the {{ItemIcon|Fighter Amulet}} in order to increase DPS.

! DR%

| {{ItemIcon|Slayer Helmet (Elite)}}

| 4%

| {{ItemIcon|Ragnar God Platebody}}

| 7%

| {{ItemIcon|Ragnar God Platelegs}}

| {{ItemIcon|Ragnar God Boots}}

| {{ItemIcon|Ragnar God Gloves}}

| Hands

| 7%

! scope="row" colspan="2" | Subtotal

| {{ItemIcon|Slayer Skillcape}}

| Cape

| 0%

| {{ItemIcon|Fighter Amulet}}

| Neck

| 0%

| {{ItemIcon|Aorpheat's Signet Ring}}

| {{ItemIcon|Dragonfire Shield}}

| Off-hand

| 8%

| {{ItemIcon|Elder Crown}}

| {{PetIcon|Otto}}

| Pet

| 0%

! scope="row" colspan="2" | Total

To obtain the remaining 8% DR, {{Skill|Prayer}}, {{Skill|Agility}}, [[Pets]], and {{ItemIcon|Yak}} can be used. One suggestion is to have either {{PetIcon|Leonardo}} or {{PetIcon|Erran}} unlocked while using {{PrayerIcon|Stone Skin}}, [[Agility#Obstacles|Lake Swim]] (obstacle 6), and the {{ItemIcon|Yak}} + {{ItemIcon|Minotaur}} [[Summoning#Synergies|Synergy]]. Another possibility is to use up to 4 [[Terran God Armour]] pieces in place of any of these sources, although this will negatively impact DPS and result in longer kill times.

To be able to idle {{MonsterIcon|Ku-tul}} with {{Skill|Ranged}}, you'll need 48 DR assuming you have 1000 HP.

Depending on your chosen route, you'll be killing {{MonsterIcon|Ku-tul}} with either a {{ItemIcon|Shockwave}}, {{ItemIcon|Ancient Crossbow}}/{{ItemIcon|Slayer's Crossbow}} or {{ItemIcon|Stormsnap}}. Use {{ItemIcon|Jadestone Bolts}}, {{ItemIcon|Emerald Bolts}} or {{ItemIcon|Ancient Arrows}} respectively.

! DR%

| {{ItemIcon|Aeris God Helmet}}

| {{ItemIcon|Aeris God Platebody}}

| {{ItemIcon|Aeris God Platelegs}}

| {{ItemIcon|Aeris God Boots}}

| {{ItemIcon|Aeris God Gloves}}

| {{ItemIcon|Slayer Skillcape}}

| Cape

| 0%

| {{ItemIcon|Fury of the Elemental Zodiacs|FEZ}}

| {{ItemIcon|Aorpheat's Signet Ring}}

| Ring

| 0%

| {{ItemIcon|Dragonfire Shield}}

| {{ItemIcon|Chapeau Noir}}

| scope="row" colspan="2" | Total

| 51%

The {{ItemIcon|Fury of the Elemental Zodiacs|FEZ}} can be replaced with a {{ItemIcon|Deadeye Amulet}}, the {{ItemIcon|Slayer Skillcape}} with a {{ItemIcon|Max Skillcape}},{{ItemIcon|Cape of Ranged Preservation}} or {{ItemIcon|Fire Cape}}/{{ItemIcon|Infernal Cape}} for the extra DR.

If you hit the DR goal, you can opt for a {{ItemIcon|Elder Crown}}, {{ItemIcon|Slayer Cowl (Master)}}, {{ItemIcon|Slayer Leather Body (Master)}}...

==Unhallowed Wasteland==

After completing the T90 weapon grinds, you are ready to face the final content in Melvor. {{ZoneIcon|Unhallowed Wasteland}} is the final {{Skill|Slayer}} area. To access, you will need to purchase a {{UpgradeIcon|Map to the Unhallowed Wasteland}}. This area requires maximizing a different stat than DR. All of the monsters here will heal a % of their HP every 2 attacks, which will outpace your DPS regardless of setup. To mitigate this, you will need the following example Melee set for use versus the {{Icon|Legaran Wurm|type=monster}}:

! Slayer Area<br>Effect Negation%

| {{ItemIcon|Slayer Helmet (Master)}}

| Head

| 20%

| {{ItemIcon|Slayer Platebody (Master)}}

| Body

| 20%

| 0%

| {{ItemIcon|Ragnar God Boots}}

| {{ItemIcon|Ragnar God Gloves}}

! scope="row" colspan="2" | Subtotal

| 40%

| {{ItemIcon|Max Skillcape}}/{{ItemIcon|Slayer Skillcape}}

| {{ItemIcon|Fighter Amulet}}

| {{ItemIcon|Hunter's Ring}}

| Ring

| 10%

| {{ItemIcon|Tidal Edge}}

| {{ItemIcon|Shield of Melee Power}} / {{ItemIcon|Dragonfire Shield}}

| {{ItemIcon|Slayer Cowl (Master)}}

| {{Skill|Agility}} Pillar of Combat

! scope="row" colspan="2" | Total

| 100%

For the other gearing, should be pretty similar. For the neck slots:

* {{Skill|Ranged}} - {{ItemIcon|Deadeye Amulet}} - Single largest DPS increase for ranged

 

For the shield slots, you should stick with {{ItemIcon|Dragonfire Shield}}, or the style shield from {{ZoneIcon|Impending Darkness Event}} ({{ItemIcon|Shield of Melee Power}} / {{ItemIcon|Shield of Magic Power}} / {{ItemIcon|Shield of Ranged Power}}).

It should be noted that while UW is listed first, '''completing the {{ZoneIcon|Impending Darkness Event}} will strictly make this grind faster!''' You can complete ID without any of the UW gear sets, and the shields greatly speed up these grinds.

* {{ItemIcon|Poison Virulence Gloves}}/{{ItemIcon|Poison Virulence Ring}} - Upgrades from {{ItemIcon|Worm Spike}}/{{ItemIcon|Poison Essence}} respectively, dropped by {{Icon|Legaran Wurm|type=monster}}

* {{ItemIcon|Burning Madness Gloves}}/{{ItemIcon|Burning Madness Ring}} - Upgrades from {{ItemIcon|Cursed Hands}}/{{ItemIcon|Burning Essence}} respectively, dropped by {{Icon|Cursed Lich|type=monster}}

* {{ItemIcon|Spiked Shell Gloves}}/{{ItemIcon|Spiked Shell Ring}} - Upgrades from {{ItemIcon|Tough Shell}}/{{ItemIcon|Stinging Essence}} respectively, dropped by {{Icon|Spiked Red Claw|type=monster}}

* {{ItemIcon|Relentless Fury Gloves}}/{{ItemIcon|Relentless Fury Ring}} - Upgrades from {{ItemIcon|Desecrated Bones}}/{{ItemIcon|Undead Essence}} respectively, dropped by {{Icon|Greater Skeletal Dragon|type=monster}}