Nieve (or Steve after Monkey Madness II) is one of the most popular Slayer masters in Old School RuneScape. Known for assigning high XP tasks with great GP/hour potential, she is the primary Slayer master for mid-to-high-level players progressing towards 99 Slayer and endgame PvM.
Players can receive Slayer reward points for completing Slayer tasks--this is based on how many tasks players have accomplished in a row. Completion of a task assigned by Nieve will grant you a varying number of points, depending on whether players have completed the Elite Western Provinces Diary, which is increased to match those of Duradel.
Task Interval |
Points |
Elite Diary |
Every task |
12 |
15 |
Every 10th |
60 |
75 |
Every 50th |
180 |
225 |
Every 100th |
300 |
375 |
Every 250th |
420 |
525 |
Every 1,000th |
600 |
750 |
Tree Gnome Stronghold
Both have identical task lists, with Steve's dialogue and model being the only difference post-quest.
This makes Nieve/Steve the go-to master once you outgrow the Chaeldar Master Guide for fast Slayer XP.
Monster |
Amount |
Unlock requirement |
Do or do NOT |
Aberrant spectres |
120-185 |
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Abyssal demons |
120-185 |
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Adamant dragons |
3-7 |
Completion of Dragon Slayer II |
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Ankou |
50-90 |
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Araxytes |
40-60 |
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Aviansie |
120-185 |
Unlocked the Watch the birdie ability via spending 80 Slayer reward points |
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Basilisks |
120-185 |
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Black demons |
120-185 |
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Black dragons |
10-20 |
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Bloodveld |
120-185 |
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Blue dragons |
120-185 |
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Boss |
3-35 |
Unlocked the Like a boss ability via spending 200 Slayer reward points, as well as various requirements for specific bosses |
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Brine rats |
120-185 |
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Cave horrors |
120-180 |
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Cave kraken |
100-120 |
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Dagannoth |
120-185 |
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Dark beasts |
10-20 |
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Drakes |
30-95 |
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Dust devils |
120-185 |
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Elves |
60-90 |
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Fire giants |
120-185 |
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Fossil Island Wyverns |
5-25 |
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Gargoyles |
120-185 |
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Greater demons |
120-185 |
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Hellhounds |
120-185 |
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Iron dragons |
30-60 |
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Kalphite |
120-185 |
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Kurask |
120-185 |
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Lizardmen |
90-120 |
Unlocked the Reptile's got ripped ability via spending 75 Slayer reward points |
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Minions of Scabaras |
30-60 |
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Mithril dragons |
4-8 |
Unlocked the I hope you mith me ability via spending 80 Slayer reward points, partial completion of the Barbarian Training miniquest |
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Mutated Zygomites |
10-25 |
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Nechryael |
110-170 |
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Red dragons |
30-80 |
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Rune dragons |
3-6 |
Completion of Dragon Slayer II |
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Skeletal Wyverns |
5-15 |
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Smoke devils |
120-185 |
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Spiritual creatures |
120-185 |
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Steel dragons |
30-60 |
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Suqah |
120-185 |
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Trolls |
120-185 |
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Turoth |
120-185 |
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TzHaar |
110-180 |
Unlocked the Hot stuff ability via spending 100 Slayer reward points |
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Vampyres |
110-170 |
Unlocked the Actual Vampyre Slayer ability via spending 80 Slayer reward points |
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Warped creatures |
120-185 |
Unlocked the Warped Reality ability via spending 60 Slayer reward points |
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Wyrms |
80-145 |
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Your ideal block list may vary depending on whether you're focused on XP, bossing drops, or profit.
Here are the recommended tasks from Nieve/Steve for optimal XP and profit:
Abyssal demons (85 Slayer) - abyssal whip drops, strong XP
Dust devils (65 Slayer) - massive XP/hr in the Smoke Dungeon or the Catacombs
Nechryael (80 Slayer) - profitable with superior spawns
Greater demons - fast kills in Chasm of Fire or Wilderness
Smoke devils (93 Slayer) - decent XP, chance at Occult necklace
Bloodveld (50 Slayer) - high XP/hr, cannonable
Hellhounds - fast task, clue scroll hunting
Black demons - excellent XP with cannon, or AFK in Catacombs
To maximize efficiency, block or skip these tasks:
Cave kraken - time-consuming, only worth it if hunting Kraken drops
Steel dragons - slow kills, low GP/hr
Spiritual creatures - poor XP, unless hunting specific drops
Gargoyles - decent profit but lower XP/hr compared to alternatives
Skeletal wyverns - profitable but long task time
Fire giants - better assigned by lower-level masters
Trolls - mediocre XP, travel time loss
Fastest Slayer XP in the game for mid-to-high levels
Excellent GP/hr from Nechryael, Abyssal demons, and Dust devils
Close to a bank for resupplying
Tasks complement high-level PvM training (e.g., preparing for Hydra, Cerberus, or Slayer bosses)
Unlock superior creatures ASAP for massive XP boosts
Bring a cannon for tasks like Bloodveld, Dust devils, and Suqahs
Use the Slayer helmet imbued for max damage and accuracy
Skip time-consuming tasks unless hunting specific boss drops
Nieve and Steve remain the most efficient Slayer masters for players pushing towards 99 Slayer or profit-based Slayer training. By focusing on their best XP tasks and blocking their worst assignments, you will optimize your time, earnings, and Slayer points en route to becoming a maxed PvM main or high-level Ironman.