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Killing Araxytes Off Task

An off-task araxyte method for players who meet the Slayer requirement and want a non-boss route through the nest.

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Araxyte
Morytania Spider Nest
At a glance

Killing Araxytes Off Task

Morytania Spider Nest

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Difficulty3/5
Attention3/5
AFK1/5
Risk2/5
Recommended85+ melee stats
Major unlock92 Slayer
How ratings work

difficulty1 is beginner-friendly. 3 is moderate. 5 needs end-game access, gear, or execution.

attention1 needs occasional checks. 3 needs regular input. 5 needs continuous focus.

afk1 is not AFK. 3 allows short pauses. 5 allows long low-input periods.

risk1 has limited loss pressure. 3 has meaningful failure cost. 5 has major death, supply, or PvP risk.

Overview and location

Access, encounter type and stat targets

Location

Morytania Spider Nest

Encounter type

Money maker

Minimum targets
  • 92 Slayer
  • Morytania access
  • Melee and poison protection
Recommended targets
  • 85+ melee stats
  • Piety
  • Efficient nest travel

Requirements

Access and practical preparation

92 Slayer

Required to kill araxytes off task; no Slayer helmet damage bonus applies.

Priest in Peril

Required for Morytania access. Sins of the Father provides a faster optional Darkmeyer route.

Venom protection

Use Anti-venom+ because araxytes can inflict venom.

Multi-combat cannon route

Use the off-task area with a dwarf multicannon and include cannonball cost in the profit estimate.

Core mechanics

What controls the encounter

P

Poison and venom pressure

Keep the correct protection active for the chosen araxyte.

Medium
T

Target selection

Choose the araxyte variant and room that match the method.

Medium
B

Banking loop

Measure travel time as part of the real profit rate.

Medium

Gear progression

Method-specific setups and tradeoffs

01off-task meleeBudget

Budget off-task melee

An affordable off-task melee setup focused on poison and venom pressure at Morytania Spider Nest.

  • Zombie axe
  • Dharok's platebody and Verac's plateskirt
  • Dragon defender
  • Antipoison
Advantages+ Keeps the Killing Araxytes Off Task setup affordable+ Leaves room to prepare for poison and venom pressureTradeoffs- Lower off-task melee damage than later Killing Araxytes Off Task tiers- Poison and venom pressure can extend each kill
02off-task meleeRecommended

Recommended off-task melee

A repeatable off-task melee setup balancing damage with target selection.

  • Osmumten's fang
  • Bandos chestplate and Bandos tassets
  • Avernic defender
  • Blood fury
Advantages+ Raises off-task melee damage against Killing Araxytes Off Task+ Practical for repeated trips to Morytania Spider NestTradeoffs- Costs more than the Killing Araxytes Off Task entry loadout- Target selection still needs the same response
03off-task meleeHigh-end

High-end off-task melee

Expensive offensive upgrades for sustained slayer creature farming after poison and venom pressure is reliable.

  • Scythe of vitur or Soulreaper axe
  • Torva full helm, platebody and platelegs
  • Infernal cape
  • Amulet of rancour
  • Ultor ring
Advantages+ Cuts time spent on each Killing Araxytes Off Task kill+ Suited to frequent Killing Araxytes Off Task tripsTradeoffs- Highest purchase cost among the Killing Araxytes Off Task setups- Mistakes during poison and venom pressure still cost supplies

Recommended inventory

Method-specific supplies and trip planning

Dwarf multicannon and cannonballs1-2 super combat potions (4)Anti-venom+ (4)Prayer restoration and food for the planned tripRune pouch with High Level Alchemy runesHerb sackSpider Cave teleport or Morytania travel item

Strategy

A practical step-by-step plan

1

Use the off-task multi-combat area

Place the dwarf multicannon where it can tag the intended araxytes and include every cannonball in the method cost.

2

Keep Anti-venom+ active

Venom prevention matters more than carrying a generic boss-sized food stack.

3

Use crush melee on tagged targets

Attack with the chosen crush weapon and avoid showing a Slayer helmet bonus that does not apply off task.

4

Bank alchables and sacks

Use High Alchemy and the herb sack to extend the trip, then bank before cannonballs or venom protection run out.

YOUR ESTIMATE

Profitability and projections

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Important drops

Notable rewards and drop categories

Araxyte venom sackNoxious point components where applicableHerbs and seedsAlchable drops

When the Wiki publishes a matching money-making method, its estimated average loot per kill is available in the editable calculator. Otherwise, enter your own verified sample.

What should I upgrade next?

Method-specific progression priorities

1

Add a dwarf multicannon

The cannon is the defining off-task multi-combat speed upgrade and its ammunition belongs in supply cost.

Major upgrade
2

Zombie axe -> Osmumten's fang

The faster one-handed weapon works with a defender while the cannon supplies most area damage.

Moderate upgrade
3

Osmumten's fang -> Soulreaper axe or scythe of vitur

Reserve the expensive melee route for a long off-task grind after cannon placement and venom management are stable.

Minor upgrade
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Common mistakes

Avoidable causes of failed or inefficient trips

Ignoring poison and venom pressure

Losing position during target selection

Mishandling banking loop: Measure travel time as part of the real profit rate.

WIKI VERIFIED

Guide status and data source

Guide facts have been researched against reliable game and Wiki information. The Wiki Estimate uses current market inputs when available, while the calculator remains controlled by the player.

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