Top Archer Build Guide for Rune Slayer

If you’re playing as an Archer in Rune Slayer, you've chosen one of the game's most powerful classes. To help you reach your full potential as a sharpshooting adventurer, here's a comprehensive guide to the best Archer Build in Rune Slayer.

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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. For newcomers, listen up: the most effective strategy for an Archer is to maintain a safe distance from your enemies and rely on your arrows to do the damage. Archers deal significant damage but aren't built to withstand much themselves.

Archers wear Medium armor, which strikes a balance between Light and Heavy armor. Unlike their Light armor-wearing counterparts like Magicians or Priests, Archers lack protective spells or heavy armor. Instead, they depend on their teammates and, crucially, their Pets to absorb damage.

Tamed Pets are essential for Archers. Although your pet options start off limited, Archers can eventually access a variety of unique pets, setting them apart as one of the most formidable classes in Rune Slayer.

How to Get Beast Tamer in Rune Slayer

At Level 30, Archers, like all classes in Rune Slayer, can choose a subclass. Opt for Beast Tamer over Sharpshooter. While firing multiple arrows might sound appealing, the Alpha Predator passive ability from Beast Tamer is unbeatable. This skill allows you to tame exclusive beasts like Bears, Adult Spiders, Crocodiles, and Mud Crabs, making Beast Tamers exceptionally resilient and capable of soloing many group activities.

Best Armor and Weapons for Archer in Rune Slayer

Below, you'll find the best armor and weapons for Archers at both early and late endgame stages in Rune Slayer.

Best Early Endgame Armor and Weapon for Archers

As you approach max level, start with the Elder set and a few other key items. The best early weapon is the Troll Tusk Bow, occasionally dropped by the Hill Troll.

Craft the Elder set using parts from the Elder Treant raid boss. Join a group or a Discord guild to tackle this challenge. As an Archer with a strong Beast Tamer pet, you should handle this with ease.

Best Late Endgame Armor and Weapon for Archers

Once you reach max level and aim to optimize your build, join the Demon Sect. Engage in PvP to increase your standing and unlock the Stalker armor set. Be prepared to save a significant amount of gold.

While you're at it, take on the Amphitheres in Greatwood Forest. They have a small chance of dropping Vermilion, the best bow in Rune Slayer.

That's the complete guide to being an Archer in Rune Slayer. For more 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.