OSRS Gargoyle Slayer Task Guide: Strategy & Gear Setup

Gargoyles monsters are a Slayer task in Old School RuneScape for mid- to high-level players. Known for their consistent profit and low-risk combat, they're an excellent choice for those looking to combine GP with Slayer experience. In this guide, you'll learn everything from required unlocks to gear setups and combat strategies. We'll also touch on the Grotesque Guardians and other alternative monsters, which can be fought for greater challenge and loot.

Want to tackle the boss version? Check out our full Grotesque Guardians Guide.

Monster Variants

Requirements for Gargoyle Tasks

•   75 Slayer to damage Gargoyles
•   Either a Rock hammer in inventory or the Gargoyle Smasher Slayer unlock
• Completion of Priest in Peril to access Morytania, where they belong

Recommended Stats for the Task

•   80+ Melee combat stats  
•   43+ Prayer for overhead protection
•   70+ Ranged or 75+ Magic if using alternatives

Other Recommendations for the Gargoyle

•   Gargoyle Smasher unlock (automatically kills low HP Gargoyles without a Rock hammer)
•   Slayer Helmet (i) for boost.
•   Bonecrusher, Herb Sack, Rune Pouch for supply-saving.

Location of the Gargoyles

Gargoyles are found on the top floor of the Slayer Tower (north of Canifis in Morytania). Upon reaching the Slayer Tower, you can use agility shortcuts or run to the end of the tower until you find some stairs that will take you to the second floor. Then, you must repeat the same process until you reach the third floor, where there are 8 spawns of these monsters.  

If you are on Slayer Task, you can go to the basement, where there will be 12 spawns of these monsters just for you.

Fastest ways to get there:

•   Slayer Ring to Slayer Tower
•  Fairy Ring CKS then run north
•   Ectophial teleport and run all the way to the west
•   Arceuus Spellbook (Slayer Tower teleport spell)

Tip: The northwest room is closer and easier to stack to burst them.

Gear and Inventory Setup for the Gargoyles

Best Melee Gear Setup

• Helmet: Torva Full Helm / Slayer Helmet (i)
• Amulet: Amulet of Rancour / Amulet of Torture
• Weapon: Scythe of Vitur / Ghrazi Rapier
• Shield: Avernic Defender / Dragon Defender
• Body: Torva Platebody / Bandos Chestplate
• Legs: Torva Plateleg / Bandos Tassets  
• Boots: Primordial / Dragon Boots
• Cape: Infernal Cape / Fire Cape
• Ring: Berserker Ring (i) / Berserker Ring
• Gloves: Ferocious Gloves / Barrows Gloves

Cheaper Melee Gear

• Helmet: Slayer Helmet / Helm of Neitiznot
• Amulet: Amulet of Fury / Amulet of Torture
• Weapon: Ghrazi Rapier / Abyssal Whip
• Shield: Dragon Defender / Avernic Defender
• Body: Fighter Torso / Proselyte
• Legs: Obsidian Legs / Proselyte Legs
• Boots: Dragon / Rune Boots
• Cape: Fire Cape / Ardougne Cloak
• Ring: Berserker Ring (i) / Berserker Ring
• Gloves: Barrows Gloves / Regen Bracelet

Inventory Setup

• 4-6 Prayer Potions
• Sharks / Karambwans / Saradomin Brews & Restore Potions
• Rock Hammer (if not using Gargoyle Smasher unlock)
• High Alch Runes or Tablets
• Rune Pouch, Herb Sack, Gem Bag (if Ironman or max efficiency)I
• Teleport method (Slayer ring / House tab / Ectophial)
• Full Guthan's (Optional for infinity trips)

Strategy and Tips

• Use Protect from Melee or flick to conserve prayer points
• Stand in multi-combat zones and pile them up for burst damage
• Consider Magic (Trident) or Ranged (Blowpipe) if melee isn't viable
• Stay in corners to avoid aggroing too many at once

Ironman Strategy

• Great for early Runite bars, herbs, and alchables
• Use Bonecrusher to save inventory space
• Bring Gem Bag and Herb Sack to maximize trips
• Efficient prayer setup = less food, more kills per trip

Loot Table