Top Archer Build Strategies for Rune Slayer

If you've chosen to play as an Archer in Rune Slayer, you've selected one of the most powerful classes in the game. Here's how to optimize your Archer build to reach peak performance in this thrilling adventure.

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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 new to the Archer class, pay close attention. Veterans can feel free to skip ahead. As an Archer, your most effective strategy is to maintain a safe distance from your enemies, using your arrows to deal damage. While Archers can unleash significant damage, they're less resilient when it comes to taking hits.

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Archers wear Medium armor, which strikes a balance between Light and Heavy armor. Unlike Light armor users like Magicians or Priests, Archers don't have protective spells or the durability of Heavy armor. Instead, they rely on teammates and, crucially, their Pets to absorb damage.

Tamed Pets are essential for Archers. Although your initial pet options are limited, Archers eventually gain access to unique pets unavailable to other classes, making them exceptionally powerful.

How to Get Beast Tamer in Rune Slayer

At Level 30, all classes in Rune Slayer can choose a subclass. For Archers, the choice is between Sharpshooter and Beast Tamer. Opt for Beast Tamer immediately upon reaching Level 30.

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There's currently no compelling reason to choose Sharpshooter. While firing multiple arrows simultaneously might sound appealing, it pales in comparison to the Beast Tamer's key advantage: the Alpha Predator passive ability. This ability lets you tame unique beasts like Bears, Adult Spiders, Crocodiles, and notably, Mud Crabs. Beast Tamers are so robust and versatile that they can even tackle many group activities solo.

Best Armor and Weapons for Archer in Rune Slayer

Here are the top armor sets and weapons for Archers at different stages of the endgame in Rune Slayer.

Best Early Endgame Armor and Weapon for Archers

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As you approach the maximum level, equip the Elder set along with other essential items. The best early weapon is the Troll Tusk Bow, which can be obtained as a rare drop from the Hill Troll.

Craft the entire Elder set using parts from the Elder Treant raid boss. Don't be intimidated by its size; team up with a group or join a Discord guild to take down this giant tree. As an Archer, you'll have no trouble dealing damage and staying safe, especially with a trusty Beast Tamer pet by your side.

Best Late Endgame Armor and Weapon for Archers

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Once you reach the maximum level and aim to fine-tune your Archer, join the Demon Sect. Engage in player-versus-player combat against the opposite faction to increase your standing and unlock the Stalker armor set. Be prepared to save a substantial amount of in-game currency.

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While advancing through the Demon Sect, take on the challenging Amphitheres in Greatwood Forest. These birds have a small chance of dropping Vermilion, the top-tier bow in Rune Slayer.

That's it for optimizing your Archer build in Rune Slayer. Enjoy dominating the battlefield! For more endgame guidance, check out our Essential Rune Slayer End Game Tips. Stay updated with the latest game developments by visiting the Rune Slayer Trello and joining the Rune Slayer Discord community.