Slayer task/Dagannoth

Dagannoth
Requirements
Skills										None
Combat level										75
Other										Horror from the Deep
Task amounts (extended)
Vannaka										40-90
Chaeldar										70-130
Konar										120-170
Nieve										120-185
Duradel										130-200
Advanced data
Icon ID										No

Dagannoth are a slayer task assigned by the advanced Slayer masters. Requiring completion of Horror from the Deep to be assigned, dagannoth are known for their high slayer experience rates and easy task completions. For players who are seeking a more difficult challenge, the Dagannoth Kings are a viable alternative for players of moderate to experienced combat ability.

The weaker variant of dagannoth can be found within the Lighthouse basement, Jormungand's Prison, and the Catacombs of Kourend. In the first two locations, a dwarf cannon can be used very effectively as the area is multicombat. For players who wish to maximise AFK time without relying on prayer, the lighthouse is a good choice. Otherwise, it is best to kill them in the prison or catacombs, as these two locations only house melee-using dagannoth. When killing the dagannoth in the Lighthouse, players can sell noted food to Jossik in the Lighthouse and buy it back in unnoted form for a small amount of money.

Players with prayer-boosting melee gear and a decent amount of prayer potions are able to AFK dagannoth within the Catacombs of Kourend with Auto Retaliate turned on. The only actions that require attention are restoring prayer points and walking away and back into the area should dagannoth become tolerant towards the player. While players cannot use a dwarf cannon in the Catacombs of Kourend, players can also use a Dinh's Bulwark special attack in conjunction with the 50% special attack regeneration from an equipped Lightbearer ring. Using the special attack from Dinh's Bulwark will help maintain enemy aggression without needing to leave the area to reset the aggression timer.

If players are assigned to kill dagannoth at Waterbirth Island, the only ideal spot would be the main area in the first floor, as the other areas have far too little dagannoth despite being in a multicombat area. The dagannoth here are much stronger compared to other locations, though the player can speed up the task once every few minutes by triggering dagannoth spawn to emerge from the nearby eggs. This will only work while the dagannoth are aggressive, since the eggs will not hatch otherwise.

For players seeking a more rewarding experience, the player can choose to kill the Dagannoth Kings, assuming that the player is on a normal dagannoth task or assigned by Konar quo Maten to slay dagannoth at the dungeon. It is highly recommended that players have 80 Agility and have completed the Elite Fremennik Diary, as both of these will make the trek to the Kings significantly easier; a level 85 shortcut (boostable) that bypasses the need for a pet rock and rune thrownaxe, and a level 81 shortcut farther ahead, both of which cut the run time by ~85%. It is not recommended to kill the Kings on a task without completion of the Elite Fremennik Diary, as this will note their unique bone drop which accounts for the majority of profit.

Finally, players can use a dagannoth task as an opportunity to train Prayer through use of the Expert Reanimation Arceuus spell, if not killing them as part of Konar's task (though heads dropped by dagannoth in the assigned location will still count). Casting this spell on an ensouled dagannoth head within range of the Dark Altar will summon a reanimated dagannoth, which gives a good amount of prayer experience, though combat and slayer experience will suffer as a result.

Dagannoth frequently drop herb seeds. The use of a seed box is recommended.

Method 1: Catacombs of Kourend

Steps:

1. Start on the east lvl 74 tile. The jellies aren't aggressive so you'll be safe.
2. Then attack the level 74 dagannoth while standing on the indicated tiles. The tiles are exactly on the edge of their aggro box.
3. If they run away move to a closer lvl 74 tile, if you get hit move to one further out. Sometimes it will stand directly next to you but not attack.
4. Once the aggro drops you can safespot the level 92s using the corners of the terrain.

Additional Notes:

• Bring a nose peg or slayer helmet for running past the deviant spectres if you're coming from fairy ring djr.
• You can use other mobs to block the dagonnoth, warped jellys being good as they're not aggressive.

Method 2: Catacombs of Kourend

The dagannoth in the Catacombs of Kourend can be safespotted, but only with difficulty. For this safespot, dagannoth must be lured to the side to prevent them pathing to the player. If using melee, this area can also be used to control the number of dagannoth that can attack you at once.

• Method 2, trapping dagannoth around the corner
• Using method 2 such that only one dagannoth can attack at once

Method 3: Catacombs of Kourend

This safespot uses a Warped Jelly as a safespot, as they are not aggressive. This safespot works best when the dagannoth are still aggressive, as they will line up in front of the jelly, allowing for easy kills.

• Method 3, using a Warped Jelly to create a safespot