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.
**Armor Name** | **Stats** | **Requirements** |
Elder Mask | Armor: 235 +5 Spirit +10 Agility | 2x Elder Greatwood 2x Ashwood Log |
Elder Chest | Armor: 470 +10 Spirit +20 Agility | 1 x Elder Vine 3 x Elder Greatwood 2 x Demon Hide |
Elder Boots | Armor: 235 +5 Spirit +10 Agility | 2x Elder Greatwood 2x Demon Hide |
Thieves Ring | +10 Agility | Buy from Schoen The Mage for 5 Silver in Wayshire |
Elder Ring | +10% Health Regeneration | Drops from Elder Treant |
Rat Cape | Armor: 35 +12 Agility +2% Crit Chance | 15x 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 Bow | Physical Damage: 12 +12 Agility +1 Stamina +5% Physical Pierce | A random loot drop from the Hill Troll |
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.
**Armor Name** | **Stats** | **Requirements** |
Stallker Hood | Armor: 225 +9 Agility +2 Stamina +3% Physical Pierce | Buy from the Demon Sect Quartermaster 5 Gold Demon Sect: Infernal Marchal (12) |
Stalker Vest | Armor: 450 +18 Agility +4 Stamina +2% Crit Chance | Buy from the Demon Sect Quartermaster 10 Gold Demon Sect: Blight Marshal (13) |
Stalker Boots | Armor: 225 +9 Agility +2 Stamina +6% Buff Duration | Buy from the Demon Sect Quartermaster 5 Gold Demon Sect: Doombringer (11) |
Thieves Ring | +10 Agility | Buy from Schoen The Mage for 5 Silver in Wayshire |
Vampire Ring | +10% Health Regeneration | Drops from Elder Treant |
Rat Cape | Armor: 35 +12 Agility +2% Crit Chance | 15x Rat Skin 4x Medium Leather |

Concurrently, hunt Amphitheres in Greatwood Forest for a chance to obtain Vermilion, the game's best bow.
**Weapon Name** | **Stats** | **Requirements** |
Vermilion | Physical 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.