Best Archer Build in Rune Slayer

Dominate the battlefield as an Archer in *Rune Slayer*—a class renowned for its devastating power. This guide will equip you with the knowledge to build the ultimate sharpshooting adventurer. Let's dive into 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

Veteran archers can skip ahead, but newcomers should heed this advice: As an Archer, your effectiveness hinges on maintaining a safe distance from enemies. While your arrows inflict significant damage, your survivability is lower than other classes. This means you need to leverage the environment and your skills to avoid direct confrontation.

Archers utilize Medium armor, offering better protection than Light armor but less than Heavy. Unlike spell-casting classes or those in Heavy armor, you lack inherent defensive abilities. Your survival depends on allies absorbing damage for you, particularly your Pets.

Tamed Pets are crucial to an Archer's success. While initial pet options are limited, Archers gain access to a wider array of powerful pets unavailable to other classes, solidifying their position as one of the game's strongest.

How to Get Beast Tamer in Rune Slayer

At level 30, choose your subclass. Archers can specialize as a Sharpshooter or a Beast Tamer. **Always choose Beast Tamer.**

The Sharpshooter subclass, while tempting, pales in comparison to the Beast Tamer's Alpha Predator passive ability. This unique ability lets you tame beasts inaccessible to other classes, including Bears, Adult Spiders, Crocodiles, and the incredibly powerful Mud Crabs. The superior pets granted by Beast Tamer provide unmatched resilience, enabling solo completion of many group activities.

Best Armor and Weapons for Archer in Rune Slayer

Below are the best armor and weapon choices for early and late-game Archer builds.

Best Early Endgame Armor and Weapon for Archers

As you approach max level, the Elder set, coupled with specific items, provides a solid foundation. The Troll Tusk Bow, a Hill Troll drop, is an excellent early weapon.

Craft the Elder set using materials from the Elder Treant raid boss. Team up with others (a guild is recommended) to tackle this challenging boss. Your ranged capabilities will prove invaluable.

Best Late Endgame Armor and Weapon for Archers

To maximize your Archer's potential at max level, join the Demon Sect. Increase your standing by eliminating players of the opposing faction to acquire the Stalker armor set. Save a significant amount of gold for necessary purchases. The rest of your gear is relatively easy to obtain.

Concurrently, hunt Amphitheres in Greatwood Forest for a chance to obtain Vermilion, the game's best bow.

Master these strategies and conquer *Rune Slayer* as an Archer. For advanced endgame guidance, consult our Essential *Rune Slayer* Endgame Tips. Stay updated via the *Rune Slayer* Trello and Discord.