Optimal Archer Configuration for Rune Slayer

If you're playing as an Archer in Rune Slayer, you've chosen one of the most powerful classes in the game. To help you reach your peak performance as a sharpshooting adventurer, we've crafted 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 a seasoned archer, feel free to skip ahead. But if you're new to the class, here's what you need to know. 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 it.

Archers wear Medium armor, which offers more protection than Light armor but less than Heavy armor. Unlike Light armor-wearing Magicians or Priests, Archers lack protective spells or heavy armor. Instead, they rely on others to absorb damage, particularly through the use of Pets.

Tamed Pets are crucial for Archers. Initially, your pet options may be limited, but as an Archer, you'll eventually 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, Archers, like all other classes in Rune Slayer, can choose a subclass. You have the option to specialize as a Sharpshooter or a Beast Tamer. Choose Beast Tamer as soon as you reach level 30.

Currently, there's no compelling reason to choose Sharpshooter. While the idea of firing multiple arrows at once is appealing, you'd miss out on the Beast Tamer's key advantage: the Alpha Predator passive ability. This ability lets you tame unique beasts like Bears, Adult Spiders, Crocodiles, and especially Mud Crabs. With stronger pets, Beast Tamers are so resilient and powerful that they can even tackle many group activities solo.

Best Armor and Weapons for Archer in Rune Slayer

Here, we'll outline the best armor and weapons for early and late endgame Archer builds in Rune Slayer.

Best Early Endgame Armor and Weapon for Archers

As you approach max level, the Elder set is an excellent starting point, complemented by a few other items. The best early weapon to acquire is the Troll Tusk Bow, which can drop from the Hill Troll.

You can 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 the giant tree. As an Archer, you should 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 with your demon overlords, which will allow you to acquire the Stalker armor set. Be prepared to save a significant amount of money. The rest of your armor is relatively easy to obtain.

While working on this, also take on the challenging bird enemies in Greatwood Forest, known as Amphitheres. They have a small chance of dropping Vermilion, the best bow currently available in Rune Slayer.

That's all you need to know to excel as an Archer in Rune Slayer. For more endgame tips, check out our Essential Rune Slayer End Game Tips. Stay updated with Rune Slayer by visiting the Rune Slayer Trello and joining the Discord community.