Top Archer Build Strategies for Rune Slayer

If you're playing as an Archer in Rune Slayer, you've chosen one of the most powerful classes in the game. To help you achieve peak performance, we've crafted a comprehensive guide to elevate your skills as a sharpshooting adventurer. Here's 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

If you're a seasoned archer, feel free to skip this section. For newcomers, here's what you need to know: As an Archer, your most effective strategy is to maintain a safe distance from enemies and rely on your arrows to deal damage. While Archers can inflict significant damage, they are not built to withstand it.

Archers wear Medium armor, which offers more protection than Light armor but less than Heavy armor. Unlike Light armor-wearing Magicians or Priests, Archers lack protective spells or heavy armor. Instead, they depend on others, particularly their Pets, to absorb damage.

Tamed Pets are crucial for Archers. Initially, your pet options may be limited, but as you progress, Archers gain access to unique pets unavailable to other classes, enhancing their power and versatility.

How to Get Beast Tamer in Rune Slayer

At Level 30, Archers, like all classes in Rune Slayer, can choose a subclass. Opt for Beast Tamer over Sharpshooter. While the idea of firing multiple arrows sounds appealing, the Alpha Predator passive ability exclusive to Beast Tamers is far more beneficial. This ability allows you to tame unique beasts like Bears, Adult Spiders, Crocodiles, and Mud Crabs, making Beast Tamers exceptionally resilient and capable of soloing many group activities.

Best Armor and Weapons for Archer in Rune Slayer

Here are the best armor sets and weapons for Archers at different stages of the game.

Best Early Endgame Armor and Weapon for Archers

As you approach max level, equip the Elder set along with the Troll Tusk Bow, which can drop from the Hill Troll.

Craft the Elder set using parts from the Elder Treant raid boss. Join a group or a Discord guild to tackle this challenge. As an Archer, you should have no trouble dealing damage and surviving, especially with a strong Beast Tamer pet.

Best Late Endgame Armor and Weapon for Archers

At max level, join the Demon Sect and start defeating players from the opposing faction to increase your standing. This will allow you to acquire the Stalker armor set. Be prepared to save a significant amount of in-game currency.

While working on your standing, also target Amphitheres in Greatwood Forest, as they have a small chance of dropping Vermilion, the best bow currently available in Rune Slayer.

That's all you need to know to excel as an Archer in Rune Slayer. For more endgame tips, check out our Essential Rune Slayer End Game Tips. Stay updated with the latest on Rune Slayer by visiting the Rune Slayer Trello and joining the Discord community.