Top Archer Build Guide for Rune Slayer

If you've chosen to play as an Archer in Rune Slayer, you've selected one of the game's most powerful classes. To help you maximize your potential as a sharpshooting adventurer, we've put together the ultimate guide for the best Archer Build in Rune Slayer. Let's dive right in.

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Table of contents

• Getting Started as an Archer in Rune Slayer
• How to Get Beast Tamer in Rune Slayer
• Best Early Endgame Armor and Weapon for Archers
• Best Late Endgame Armor and Weapon for Archers

Getting Started as an Archer in Rune Slayer

If you're an experienced archer, feel free to skip this section. However, if you're new to the class, this is for you. As an Archer, your most effective strategy is to maintain a safe distance from your enemies and let your arrows do the talking. While Archers can deal significant damage, they're not built to withstand much in return.

Archers wear Medium armor, which offers more protection than Light armor but less than Heavy armor. Unlike Light armor-wearing classes like Magicians or Priests, Archers lack protective spells or heavy armor. Instead, they depend on others to absorb damage, including fellow players and, crucially, their Pets.

Tamed Pets are essential for Archers. Initially, your pet options might be limited, but as an Archer, you'll eventually gain access to a wide range of pets unavailable to other classes, making Archers incredibly versatile and powerful.

How to Get Beast Tamer in Rune Slayer

At Level 30, all classes in Rune Slayer choose a subclass. For Archers, you can opt for either Sharpshooter or Beast Tamer. Without hesitation, choose Beast Tamer when you reach Level 30.

Currently, there's little reason to choose Sharpshooter over Beast Tamer. While firing multiple arrows sounds appealing, you'd miss out on the Beast Tamer's crucial Alpha Predator passive ability. This ability allows you to tame unique beasts like Bears, Adult Spiders, Crocodiles, and especially Mud Crabs, which significantly enhance your resilience and power, enabling you to tackle many group activities solo.

Best Armor and Weapons for Archer in Rune Slayer

Here, we outline the best armor and weapons for Archers in Rune Slayer for both early and late endgame.

Best Early Endgame Armor and Weapon for Archers

As you approach max level, the Elder set paired with select items is a great starting point. The ideal early weapon is the Troll Tusk Bow, which can be obtained from the Hill Troll.

Craft the entire set using parts from the Elder Treant raid boss. Don't be intimidated by its size. Join a group or a Discord guild to take down this giant tree. As an Archer, you'll have no trouble dealing damage and staying alive, especially with a strong Beast Tamer pet.

Best Late Endgame Armor and Weapon for Archers

Once you reach max level and aim to optimize your Archer, join the Demon Sect. Start eliminating players from the opposing faction to increase your standing with your demon overlords, earning you the Stalker armor set. Be prepared to save a significant amount of in-game currency. The rest of the armor is relatively straightforward to acquire.

While progressing, take on the challenging Amphitheres in Greatwood Forest. These bird enemies have a small chance of dropping Vermilion, the best bow currently available in Rune Slayer.

That's the comprehensive guide to becoming the ultimate Archer in Rune Slayer. Enjoy your journey, and if you need more assistance with endgame strategies, check out our Essential Rune Slayer End Game Tips. Stay updated with the latest on Rune Slayer through the Rune Slayer Trello and Discord.