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Killing Gargoyles

A classic low-attention melee method with steady alchable drops and a finishing-blow requirement that can be automated after unlock.

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Gargoyle
Slayer Tower
At a glance

Killing Gargoyles

Slayer Tower

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Difficulty1/5
Attention2/5
AFK4/5
Risk1/5
Recommended75+ melee stats
Major unlock75 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

Slayer Tower

Encounter type

Money maker

Minimum targets
  • 75 Slayer
  • Rock hammer
  • Melee setup
Recommended targets
  • 75+ melee stats
  • Automatic smashing unlock
  • Alchemy runes

Requirements

Access and practical preparation

75 Slayer

Required to damage gargoyles.

Priest in Peril

Required to access Morytania and the Slayer Tower.

Rock hammer

Use a rock hammer for the finishing blow unless Gargoyle Smasher has been unlocked.

Core mechanics

What controls the encounter

F

Finishing blow

Keep the hammer available or enable the automatic unlock.

High
A

Alchable drops

Bring runes only if alching improves trip length.

Medium
S

Sustain

Use food, prayer or Guthan healing according to the chosen attention level.

Medium

Gear progression

Method-specific setups and tradeoffs

01meleeBudget

Budget melee

Guthan's set trades kill speed for passive healing during a sustainable Slayer Tower trip.

  • Guthan's warspear, helm, platebody and chainskirt
  • Rock hammer
  • Amulet of glory
  • Barrows gloves
  • Berserker ring (i)
Advantages+ Set-effect healing reduces food use+ Useful for long low-attention sessionsTradeoffs- Guthan's warspear has lower damage than a whip setup- The four-piece switch occupies inventory space
02meleeRecommended

Recommended melee

Abyssal whip and defender handle normal kills, with Guthan's reserved for healing when needed.

  • Abyssal whip
  • Bandos chestplate and Bandos tassets
  • Dragon defender
  • Amulet of fury
  • Guthan's armour switch for healing
Advantages+ Higher melee damage than camping Guthan's+ Automatic smashing can reduce clicksTradeoffs- Healing requires an active armour switch- More offensive armour increases setup cost
03meleeHigh-end

High-end melee

Ghrazi rapier and Torva prioritise kill speed for players already comfortable managing alchables and healing.

  • Ghrazi rapier
  • Torva full helm, platebody and platelegs
  • Avernic defender
  • Amulet of rancour
  • Ultor ring
Advantages+ Fastest listed melee output+ More kills between banking decisionsTradeoffs- High cost for a low-intensity method- Luxury armour may have a long payback time

Recommended inventory

Method-specific supplies and trip planning

Rock hammer unless automatic smashing is unlocked1 super combat potion (4)Food matched to the chosen trip lengthGuthan's armour switch if using set-effect healingRune pouch with High Level Alchemy runesSlayer ring or Morytania legs for travelHerb sack and gem bag if unlocked

Strategy

A practical step-by-step plan

1

Reach the Slayer Tower floor

Bring a rock hammer unless automatic smashing is unlocked, and choose Guthan sustain or ordinary melee before the trip.

2

Finish every kill

Use the rock hammer at low health or let the automatic unlock apply the finishing blow.

3

Manage alchables

High Alch rune items only when it saves a bank trip, and keep space for granite and bar drops.

4

Heal deliberately

Switch to the full Guthan set only when healing is needed; use the whip and defender for faster normal kills.

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Profitability and projections

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Important drops

Notable rewards and drop categories

Granite maulMystic robe topRune equipmentPure essence and bars

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What should I upgrade next?

Method-specific progression priorities

1

Guthan's warspear → abyssal whip and dragon defender

Use the whip for ordinary damage and switch to all four Guthan pieces only when healing is required.

Major upgrade
2

Unlock automatic smashing

Automatic finishing blows reduce clicks and make the low-attention method smoother.

Moderate upgrade
3

Bandos armour → Torva armour

Treat Torva as a luxury because Gargoyle profit may take a long time to repay it.

Minor upgrade
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Common mistakes

Avoidable causes of failed or inefficient trips

Ignoring finishing blow

Losing position during alchable drops

Mishandling sustain: Use food, prayer or Guthan healing according to the chosen attention level.

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Guide status and data source

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