Choosing the Archer class in Rune Slayer sets you up for thrilling gameplay with one of the game’s top classes. This guide unlocks the secrets to mastering your Archer, transforming you into a formidable sharpshooter. Here’s the ultimate Archer build for Rune Slayer.

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

New to the Archer class? This section is for you. Veterans can skip ahead. As an Archer, your strength lies in keeping distance from foes and unleashing precise arrow attacks. While Archers deal massive damage, their defenses are limited, so avoiding close combat is key.

Archers equip Medium armor, offering more protection than Light armor but less than Heavy. Unlike Magicians or Priests with protective spells, Archers lack shielding abilities. Instead, they depend on tanks or their Pets to absorb damage, making teamwork essential.

Pets are central to an Archer’s strategy. Early pet options are limited, but Archers gain access to exclusive, powerful pets, cementing their status as one of Rune Slayer’s most dominant classes.

How to Get Beast Tamer in Rune Slayer

At Level 30, all Rune Slayer classes choose a subclass. For Archers, the options are Sharpshooter or Beast Tamer. Choose Beast Tamer immediately at Level 30 for its unmatched advantages.

Skip Sharpshooter—it’s not worth it. While multi-arrow attacks sound appealing, Beast Tamer’s Alpha Predator passive lets you tame unique beasts like Bears, Adult Spiders, Crocodiles, and Mud Crabs. This makes Beast Tamers so resilient they can solo many group challenges, outshining other classes.

Best Armor and Weapons for Archer in Rune Slayer

Below are the top armor and weapon choices for early and late endgame Archer builds in Rune Slayer.

Best Early Endgame Armor and Weapon for Archers

Approaching max level? The Elder set is an excellent starting point, paired with select gear. For weapons, the Troll Tusk Bow is ideal, occasionally dropped by the Hill Troll.

Craft the Elder set using materials from the Elder Treant raid boss. Don’t be intimidated by its size—join a group or Discord guild to tackle it. With a strong Beast Tamer pet, dealing damage and surviving should be manageable.

Best Late Endgame Armor and Weapon for Archers

At max level, optimize your Archer by joining the Demon Sect. Defeat rival faction players to boost your standing and unlock the Stalker armor set. Save a substantial amount of gold, as it’s costly. Other armor pieces are relatively easier to acquire.

While progressing, take on Amphitheres in Greatwood Forest—those pesky flying enemies that lift and drop you. They rarely drop Vermilion, the top bow in Rune Slayer for unmatched power.

That’s your path to Archer mastery in Rune Slayer. For more endgame strategies, explore our Essential Rune Slayer Endgame Tips. Stay updated via the Rune Slayer Trello and Discord communities.