Vile Blooms
Introduction
Vile blooms are a combination task of all plant monsters on Anachronia, they are bad for both GP and XP, and should ideally be skipped every time. The main reason to do them is to obtain their soul for 
All methods in this guide are doable off-task. The kill per hour numbers listed are all based on off-task testing.
Due to the limited popularity of the task, the methods below are not fully optimised. Please make a post in #suggestions if you manage to improve them.
Desirable Drops
⬥ 
Blast diffusion boots - 1/2000 to 1/4000 on task
• 4x rarer off-task
⬥ Three different totem pieces - 1/300
⬥ Dinosaur rib bone - 1/1000
⬥ Dinosaur tooth - 1/800
Location and How to Get There
Helpful teleports to get to Vile Blooms include:
⬥ Anachronia lodestone 
⬥ Laniakea 
via 
⬥ Locations via Orthen teleportation device.
⬥ A Powerburst of Acceleration 
can help greatly when travelling to sites.
Refer to the map below for the closest locations relative to each monster.
Devil's snare
Besides gathering its soul, devil snares 
should generally never be done unless you are clearing a task and are under-leveled to do the other varieties.
Stats
⬥ 
XP per kill: 1759 (580.4 
)
⬥ 
XP per kill: 1760
⬥ Optimal kills per hour: 180
⬥ Optimal XP per hour: ~317K
Method: Magic (AFK)
Ensure you have the following active before switching on the 
:
⬥ Soulsplit 
and Torment 
/ Affliction 
⬥ Autocasting Exsanguinate 
⬥ Penance aura 
• You may need Penance powder 
if using Crypt 
is not required but is helpful when cannoning. No monitoring is required for the method and a legendary pet can help pick up all loot if not using 
. If using 
, do not use 
as it DECREASES kills per hour due to the mechanics of
Preset
Note: Lower tiers of armour 
are usable albeit risky if there are multiple snares on you at once.
Where to Stand
From the position of the eastern-most , stand 4 west and 1 north. Set up as shown in the image below
Action Bar
Video Example
⬥ Devil's snare AFK Magic - https://youtu.be/wQK5vsPYGYs
Luminous snaggler
Luminous snagglers are usually not done except for souls 
Stats
⬥ XP per kill: 1719 (567.2 )
⬥ XP per kill: 1536
⬥ Optimal kills per hour: 160
⬥ Optimal XP per hour: ~246K
Method: AFK Magic
Stand on the tile shown below and ensure the following active before turning on :
⬥ Elder overload
⬥ Weapon poison +++ 
⬥ Soulsplit and Torment / Affliction
⬥ Autocasting Exsanguinate
⬥ Penance aura or Penance powder
• Use 
if struggling to upkeep HP.
⬥ Animate Dead
No extra monitoring is required for the method except upkeeping buffs, a legendary pet can pick up all loot if not using
Preset
Where to Stand
Stand on the marked tile then move 2 west.
Action Bar
Video Example
⬥ Luminous snaggler AFK Magic - https://youtu.be/vfP7i9OLmbU
Lampenflora
Lampenflora 
are the fastest option for a Vile Bloom task, allowing you to quickly move onto other better slayer tasks.
Stats
⬥ XP per kill: 1396.8 (460.9 )
⬥ XP per kill: 1331.8
⬥ Optimal kills per hour: ~340
⬥ Optimal XP per hour: ~453K
Method: Magic (AFK)
Stand on the tile shown below and ensure the following active:
⬥ Elder overload
⬥ Weapon poison +++
⬥ Aggression potion 
⬥ Scripture of Ful 
⬥ Soulsplit and Torment / Affliction
⬥ Autocasting Incite Fear 
⬥ Animate Dead
⬥ Penance aura
No extra monitoring is required for the method except upkeeping buffs, a legendary pet can pick up all loot if not using
Preset
Where to Stand
Stand on the marked tile then move 6 east and 3 south.
Action Bar
Video example
⬥ Lampenflora AFK Magic - https://youtu.be/ebj8LkUfPVo
Liverworts
Generally regarded as the highest exp Vile bloom, players should still avoid doing these unless gathering souls for as they are slow and prevent players from quickly moving onto better tasks.
Stats
⬥ XP per kill: 2970 (980.1 )
⬥ XP per kill: 3338
⬥ Optimal kills per hour: 140
⬥ Optimal XP per hour: ~467k
Method: AFK Magic
Stand on the tile shown below and ensure the following are active before turning on :
⬥ Elder overload
⬥ Weapon poison +++
⬥ Soulsplit and Affliction
• Method might not work with Torment
⬥ Autocasting Exsanguinate
⬥ Animate Dead
⬥ Penance powder
⬥ Vampyrism aura
⬥ summoned.
• 
not necessarily unless struggling to upkeep HP.
The gear shown below barely suffices for the method and players should be wary of cutting any corners. The method was tested off-task, players looking to do this with lower gear should check for themselves if it is possible with the additional damage on task.
Preset
Where to Stand
Locate the northern rubble in the oculi apoterrasaur arena and position as shown below:
Action Bar
Note: Put 
behind 
if on-task.
Video examples
⬥ Liverworts AFK Magic - https://youtu.be/bMl8XB7GBBY