Optimal Archer Configuration 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 and become a top-tier sharpshooting adventurer, we've crafted the ultimate Archer Build guide for 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 new to the Archer class, pay close attention; veterans can skip ahead. As an Archer, your strategy is to maintain a safe distance from enemies and let your arrows do the talking. While Archers can deal significant damage, they're not built to take hits well.

Archers wear Medium armor, which offers a balance between protection and mobility. Unlike Light armor users like Magicians or Priests, Archers don't have protective spells or the resilience of Heavy armor. Instead, they rely on others to absorb damage, especially their Pets.

Tamed Pets are crucial for Archers. Initially, your pet options might be limited, but as an Archer, you'll gain access to unique pets that other classes can't, making you one of the most formidable classes in the game.

How to Get Beast Tamer in Rune Slayer

At Level 30, all classes in Rune Slayer choose a subclass. For Archers, the choice is between Sharpshooter and Beast Tamer. Opt for Beast Tamer without hesitation when you reach this level.

Choosing Sharpshooter might sound appealing, but it lacks the key advantage of Beast Tamer: the Alpha Predator passive ability. This ability allows you to tame exclusive beasts like Bears, Adult Spiders, Crocodiles, and the highly valuable Mud Crabs. Beast Tamers' enhanced pets make them incredibly resilient and powerful, capable of soloing many group activities.

Best Armor and Weapons for Archer in Rune Slayer

Here, we outline the best armor and weapons for Archers in Rune Slayer at different stages of the game.

Best Early Endgame Armor and Weapon for Archers

As you approach the maximum level, equip the Elder set to kickstart your endgame journey. The Troll Tusk Bow, which can drop from the Hill Troll, is the ideal early weapon.

Craft the Elder set using parts from the Elder Treant raid boss. Don't be intimidated by its size; join a group or a Discord guild to tackle this giant tree. As an Archer, you'll have no trouble dealing damage and surviving, 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 by defeating players from the opposing faction to increase your standing and acquire the Stalker armor set. Be prepared to save a significant amount of in-game currency.

While working on your standing, also target the 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 complete guide to mastering the Archer class in Rune Slayer. Enjoy your journey as a sharpshooting adventurer! For more endgame tips, check out our Rune Slayer End Game Tips. Stay updated with the latest on Rune Slayer through the official Trello and Discord channels.