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Best Archer Build in Rune Slayer

by Lillian Mar 18,2025

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.

A character creation screen for the Archer in Rune Slayer
Screenshot by Rune Slayer Unofficial Trello

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.**

A Mud Crab from Rune Slayer
Screenshot by The Escapist

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

A Rune Slayer player is standing facing the camera while an Elder Treant is behind him
Screenshot by Rune Slayer Unofficial Trello

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.

**Armor Name****Stats****Requirements**
Elder MaskArmor: 235 +5 Spirit +10 Agility2x Elder Greatwood 2x Ashwood Log
Elder ChestArmor: 470 +10 Spirit +20 Agility1 x Elder Vine 3 x Elder Greatwood 2 x Demon Hide
Elder BootsArmor: 235 +5 Spirit +10 Agility2x Elder Greatwood 2x Demon Hide
Thieves Ring+10 AgilityBuy from Schoen The Mage for 5 Silver in Wayshire
Elder Ring+10% Health RegenerationDrops from Elder Treant
Rat CapeArmor: 35 +12 Agility +2% Crit Chance15x Rat Skin 4x Medium Leather

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.

**Weapon Name****Stats****Requirements**
Troll Tusk BowPhysical Damage: 12 +12 Agility +1 Stamina +5% Physical PierceA random loot drop from the Hill Troll

Best Late Endgame Armor and Weapon for Archers

The Demon Sect spawn location in Rune Slayer
Screenshot by The Escapist

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.

**Armor Name****Stats****Requirements**
Stallker HoodArmor: 225 +9 Agility +2 Stamina +3% Physical PierceBuy from the Demon Sect Quartermaster 5 Gold Demon Sect: Infernal Marchal (12)
Stalker VestArmor: 450 +18 Agility +4 Stamina +2% Crit ChanceBuy from the Demon Sect Quartermaster 10 Gold Demon Sect: Blight Marshal (13)
Stalker BootsArmor: 225 +9 Agility +2 Stamina +6% Buff DurationBuy from the Demon Sect Quartermaster 5 Gold Demon Sect: Doombringer (11)
Thieves Ring+10 AgilityBuy from Schoen The Mage for 5 Silver in Wayshire
Vampire Ring+10% Health RegenerationDrops from Elder Treant
Rat CapeArmor: 35 +12 Agility +2% Crit Chance15x Rat Skin 4x Medium Leather
Amphitheres enemy is flying in Rune Slayer
Screenshot by The Escapist

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

**Weapon Name****Stats****Requirements**
VermilionPhysical Damage: 13 +8 Spirit +26 Agility +2% Crit Chance On Crit hits, unleash a storm of fire arrows that damage a small radius around your target.A random loot drop from the Amphitheres

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.

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