Best Archer Build in Rune Slayer

Dominate the battlefield as a Rune Slayer Archer—one of the game's most powerful classes! This guide will help you 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

New to the Archer class? Your key to success is maintaining a safe distance from enemies, letting your arrows do the heavy lifting. While Archers deal immense damage, they're not built for close-quarters combat. They wear Medium armor—stronger than Light but weaker than Heavy—and lack the defensive spells or heavy armor of other classes. Therefore, Archers rely on teammates and, crucially, their Pets for protection.

Tamed Pets are an Archer's lifeline. Although your early pet options are limited, Archers eventually gain access to unique and powerful pets unavailable to other classes, making them a formidable force.

How to Get Beast Tamer in Rune Slayer

At level 30, choose your subclass. Archers can specialize as Sharpshooters or Beast Tamers. Choose Beast Tamer without hesitation.

The Sharpshooter subclass, while tempting with its multiple arrows, pales in comparison to the Beast Tamer's Alpha Predator passive ability. This allows you to tame powerful beasts—Bears, Adult Spiders, Crocodiles, and especially Mud Crabs—that are unavailable to other classes. This makes Beast Tamers incredibly resilient and powerful, capable of soloing 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, combined with a few additional items, provides a strong foundation. The Troll Tusk Bow, occasionally dropped by Hill Trolls, is an excellent early weapon.

Craft the Elder set using materials from the Elder Treant raid boss. Team up with others to conquer this challenging boss.

Best Late Endgame Armor and Weapon for Archers

For maximum effectiveness, join the Demon Sect, engage in PvP combat against the opposing faction, and earn the Stalker armor set. You'll also need to amass a significant amount of gold.

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

Master these strategies, and you'll become an unstoppable force in *Rune Slayer*. For advanced endgame tips, check out our Essential *Rune Slayer* Endgame Tips guide. Stay updated with the latest information via the *Rune Slayer* Trello and Discord.